Portuguese Competition Authority

AdC opens public consultation on draft guidelines on infringement procedures* In August 2022, Law no. 17/2022, transposed to the national legal order Directive (EU) 2019/1 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 11 December 2018 (ECN+ Directive). As a result, the AdC must approve (...)

ECJ clarifies issues of the Lisbon Court of Appeal on competition infringements* The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a judgement that points that the Super Bock’s exclusive distribution agreements in which it fixed, inter alia, minimum resale prices may be contrary to (...)

AdC investigates resale price fixing of food supplements and health food products* The investigation The Competition Authority (AdC) is investigating an anti-competitive practice carried out by a health food supplier, by preventing its distributors from freely setting retail prices. The (...)

AdC fines three supermarket chains and a product supplier for price fixing* The decision The AdC has imposed fines to three supermarket chains - Auchan, Modelo Continente and Pingo Doce - as well as to the joint supplier of beauty, cosmetics, and personal care products, JNTL Consumer (...)

AdC opens in-depth investigation into acquisition of Nowo by Vodafone* The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has decided to open an in-depth investigation into the merger involving the acquisition by Vodafone Portugal, S.A. (Vodafone) of sole control over Cabonitel, S.A., whose only (...)

The AdC issued a non-opposition decision to the merger 8/2023 - Urbaser / Industrial Waste NewCo* On March 29, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Competition Authority, in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by Article 19 (1) d) of its statutes, approved by Decree-Law 125/2014 of (...)

AdC sanctions suppliers of electric cables for cartel in public procurement* The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has sanctioned the companies Cabelte - Cabos Eléctricos e Telefónicos (Cabelte), S.A., Quintas & Quintas - Condutores Eléctricos, S.A. (Q&Q) and Solidal - (...)

2023 Priorities: AdC strengthens investigation capability in the context of the digital economy* The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) publishes today, in its website, the Competition Policy Priorities for the year 2023, which include the strengthening of the investigation capability in (...)

AdC strengthens its toolbox to promote competition and facilitate the detection of anticompetitive behavior in digital markets* The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC – Autoridade de Concorrência) has been diversifying its toolbox to promote competition and to facilitate the detection and (...)

AdC opens in-depth investigation into merger in the medical devices market* The Portuguese Competition Authority (Autoridade da Concorrência – AdC) has decided to open an in-depth investigation into the merger involving the acquisition by Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC), through its (...)

AdC sanctions supplier of food supplements* The AdC has sanctioned Farmodiética - Cosmética, Dietética e Produtos Farmacêuticos, S.A., for fixing and imposing retail prices to distributors. The case concluded earlier due to the collaboration of the company, which admitted its liability and (...)

AdC accuses suppliers of extra-high voltage cables of anticompetitive agreement in public procurement procedures* The Statement of Objections The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has issued a Statement of Objections for an agreement or concerted practice restricting competition (...)

AdC sends Statement of Objections to Affidea Group, Lifefocus Group and GS24 for participating in teleradiology cartel* The AdC has sent a Statement of Objections to Affidea Group, Lifefocus Group and GS24 (commercially known as "Lifeplus Group") for participating in a cartel in public (...)

AdC sanctions Unilabs’ subsidiary for teleradiology cartel* The decision The AdC sanctioned an affiliate of the Unilabs Group, the firm Dr. Campos Costa – Consultório de Tomografia Computorizada – for participating in a cartel established for providing teleradiology services to public (...)

Portuguese and Spanish Competition Authorities conduct unannounced inspections* The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) and the Spanish CNMC carried out simultaneous unannounced inspections in Spanish territory, at an intermediary company active in the wood chip business. Both (...)

AdC sanctions company for participating in cartel in the supply of teleradiology services to public hospitals* The decision The AdC sanctioned ITM - Instituto de Telemedicina for participating in a cartel established for the supply of teleradiology services to public hospitals and other (...)

AdC sanctions three supermarket chains and alcoholic beverage supplier for price fixing*The decision The AdC (Portuguese Competition Authority) has sanctioned three supermarket chains - Auchan, Modelo Continente and Pingo Doce - as well as their common supplier of alcoholic beverages Active (...)

Portuguese Competition Authority’s Google investigation moves to the European Commission* The investigation In recent years, the Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has been investigating in depth the digital markets in Portugal, including digital advertising. Following a complaint (...)

AdC sanctions Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML) for gun-jumping* The AdC’s Decision The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) sanctioned Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML) with a fine in the amount of € 2.500.000 for gun-jumping, specifically, for implementing the (...)

The AdC issued a non-opposition decision to the merger 37/2022 - BK Portugal / IberKing*Lurca* On 6 September 2022, the Board of the AdC, using the powers conferred on it by subparagraph d) of paragraph 1 of article 19 of the Statutes, approved by Decree-Law no. /2014, of 18 August, decided (...)

The AdC issued a non-opposition decision to the merger 40/2022 - Fundo iCON / Sonorgás* On 6 September 2022, the Board of the AdC, using the powers conferred on it by subparagraph d) of paragraph 1 of article 19 of the Statutes, approved by Decree-Law no. /2014, of 18 August, decided to (...)

The AdC has a new whistleblower tool with anonymous and encrypted communications* The AdC has a new whistleblower tool through which any person or company may report an anti-competitive practice detected during their professional activity. The new tool guarantees the protection of the (...)

The AdC issued a non-opposition decision to the merger 36/2022 - Grupo Catalana Occidente / Grupo Mémora* On 26 August 2022, the Board of the AdC, using the powers conferred on it by subparagraph d) of paragraph 1 of article 19 of the Articles of Association, approved by Decree-Law n.º (...)

The AdC issued a non-opposition decision to the merger 28/2022 - FastFiber / Fibroglobal* On 26 August 2022, the Board of the AdC, using the powers conferred on it by subparagraph d) of paragraph 1 of article 19 of the Articles of Association, approved by Decree-Law n.º. 125/2014, of 18 (...)

The AdC issued a decision of non-applicability to the merger 33/2022 - Mota-Engil / Concessão do Hospital de Lisboa Oriental* On 24 August 2022, the Board of Directors of the Competition Authority, in the exercise of the powers conferred on it by subparagraph d) of paragraph 1 of article 19 (...)

AdC publishes paper on competition and purchasing power in times of inflation* The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) published a paper emphasizing the role competition can play in protecting purchasing power in times of inflation. Even if competition policy is not intended to address (...)

The AdC accused a corporate group of abusing its dominant position in the payments sector* The Portuguese Competition Authority (Autoridade da Concorrência, AdC) issued a Statement of Objections against a corporate group for tying behavior which may restrict competition and innovation in the (...)

AdC sanctions bid-rigging cartel in the security sector* The decision The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) sanctioned a bid-rigging cartel active in the provision of surveillance and security services in public tenders. The cartel involved the 2045 Group, Comansegur, Grupo 8, (...)

AdC sanctions hospitals and respective association for concerted behavior* The decision The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) sanctioned the Portuguese Private Hospitals Association (APHP), G.T.S - Grupo Trofa Saúde, SGPS, S.A. and Hospital Privado da Trofa, S.A. (jointly, the Trofa (...)

AdC sanctions Auchan, Modelo Continente, Pingo Doce and Beiersdorf for colluding on prices* The decision The AdC (Portuguese Competition Authority) has sanctioned three supermarket chains – Auchan, Modelo Continente (Sonae Group), and Pingo Doce (Jerónimo Martins Group) – as well as their (...)

AdC sanctions Auchan, E. Leclerc, Modelo Continente, Pingo Doce and Unilever for colluding on prices to the detriment of consumers* The decision The AdC (Portuguese Competition Authority) has sanctioned four supermarket chains – Auchan, E. Leclerc, Modelo Continente (SONAE Group), and Pingo (...)

AdC sanctions Moody’s and Informa D&B for cartel* The AdC issued a sanctioning decision against Bureau Van Dijk Electronic Publishing, Unipessoal, Lda (Bureau Van Dijk), of Moody’s Group, and Informa D&B - Serviços de Gestão Empresarial Soc. Unipessoal, Lda (Informa D&B) for a (...)

AdC issues sanctioning decision for anticompetitive agreement in the labor market for the first time* The AdC has sanctioned for the first time in Portugal an anti-competitive practice in the labor market. In this case, the 31 sports companies participating in the 2019/2020 edition of the (...)

AdC decides not to oppose the exploration by JCDecaux of the outdoor advertising concession in Lisbon* The AdC has decided not to oppose the operation by JCDecaux of the outdoor advertising concession in Lisbon, after the company undertook commitments to prevent competition concerns that (...)

AdC sanctions Auchan, Lidl, Modelo Continente, Pingo Doce, a supplier of soft drinks and two managers for colluding on prices to the detriment of consumers* The decision The AdC (Portuguese Competition Authority) has sanctioned four supermarket chains – Auchan, Lidl, Modelo Continente and (...)

AdC issued SO to Modelo Continente, Pingo Doce, Auchan and Johnson & Johnson for aligning consumer prices* The AdC (Portuguese Competition Authority) has issued one Statement of Objections to three food distribution groups Modelo Continente, Pingo Doce and Auchan and the supplier of (...)

The AdC issued a non-opposition decision to the merger 3/2022 - OneVet / CVSP* On February 18, 2022, exercising the powers conferred on it by Article 19 (1) d) of its statutes, approved by Decree-Law 125/2014 of 18 August, the Board of the AdC decided, under Article 50 (1) b) of the (...)

The AdC issued a non-opposition decision to the merger 1/2022 - Grupo MásMóvil / Cabonitel* On February 15, 2022, exercising the powers conferred on it by Article 19 (1) d) of its statutes, approved by Decree-Law 125/2014 of 18 August, the Board of the AdC decided, under Article 50 (1) b) (...)

AdC issues statement of objection to Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa for failure to notify a merger* The Statement of Objections The AdC (Autoridade da Concorrência – Portuguese Competition Authority) issued a Statement of Objections to Santa Casa da Misericórdia for failure to notify (...)

AdC sanctions Auchan, E. Leclerc, Intermarché, Modelo Continente, Pingo Doce, a supplier and retailer of alcoholic drinks and two managers for colluding on prices to the detriment of consumersThe decision The AdC (Portuguese Competition Authority) has sanctioned five supermarket chains – (...)

AdC issues Statement of Objections to MEO, NOS, Vodafone and Accenture for anticompetitive agreement in pay-TV services* The AdC has issued a Statement of Objections to MEO, NOS, Vodafone and Accenture for restricting competition by agreeing among themselves to insert 30 seconds of (...)

AdC simplifies mergers notification* The AdC has reduced and simplified the information requested in the premerger notification forms, a procedure for companies involved in mergers or acquisitions that result in a lasting change of shareholder control. Changes now introduced aim to reduce (...)

The AdC publishes final Report and Best Practices Guide on anticompetitive agreements in the labor market* The AdC publishes final Report and Best Practices Guide on anticompetitive agreements in the labor market The Competition Authority has published the final version of the Report and (...)

Competition Authority issues Statement of Objections to private hospitals and their business association for anticompetitive agreement* The AdC – Portuguese Competition Authority has issued a Statement of Objections for an agreement or concerted practice restricting competition in the (...)

AdC issues Statement of Objections to seven companies for taking part in a cartel in public tenders* The AdC issued a Statement of Objections to the companies 2045/Gália, Comansegur, Grupo 8, Prestibel, Prosegur, Securitas and Strong Charon for bid-rigging in public tenders for the provision (...)

AdC sanctions medical devices company for restricting distributors sales* The AdC’s decision The AdC sanctioned Natus Medical Incorporated (Natus) for restricting competition in the distribution of essential medical devices in the Portuguese market. The investigation, opened by the AdC (...)

AdC issues Statements of Objections for anticompetitive agreement in the labour market for the first time* The AdC (Portuguese Competition Authority) has issued for the first time Statements of Objections for an agreement not to hire workers, in this case involving the Portuguese (...)

AdC’s sector inquiry on FinTech: 74% of companies operating in Portugal consider that there are barriers to market entry* The AdC – Portuguese Competition Authority recently carried out an analysis of the FinTech market in Portugal to follow up on the recommendations made in 2018. The (...)

AdC clears acquisition of Ferro Corporation by Pigments Spain, subject to divestment commitments* The AdC – Portuguese Competition Authority has decided to clear the proposed acquisition of Ferro Corporation (Ferro), subject to commitments by the acquiring undertaking, Pigments Spain, SL. (...)

The AdC imposed fines on six large retail food chains and two suppliers for price fixing, harmful to consumers* The decisions The AdC – Autoridade da Concorrência imposed a total fine of circa €304 million on six large food retail chains, two beverage suppliers, a board member and a (...)

AdC issues Statement of Objections to supermarkets and Beiersdorf for price fixing, harmful to consumers* The AdC – Autoridade da Concorrência issued a Statement of Objections to the supermarket chains Modelo Continente, Pingo Doce and Auchan and the supplier of cosmetics and personal care (...)

AdC imposes fine of 84 million euros to MEO for cartel with NOWO* The AdC - Portuguese Competition Authority imposed a fine of 84 million euros on the telecommunication operator MEO for market sharing and price fixing of mobile and fixed telecommunications services with NOWO – (...)

The AdC identifies barriers to the opening of new facilities and proposes recommendations aimed at promoting the well-being of chronic disease patients* The Portuguese Competition Authority – Autoridade da Concorrência (AdC) has undertaken an analysis on the hemodialysis care provision (...)

AdC issues Statement of Objections to supermarkets and beverage supplier for price fixing, harmful to consumers* The AdC – Portuguese Competition Authority issued a Statement of Objections to Modelo Continente, Pingo Doce, Auchan and the supplier of alcoholic beverages Active Brands for (...)

AdC issues Statement of Objections to National Association of Land Surveyors for price fixing* The AdC – Portuguese Competition Authority issued a Statement of Objections (SO) to the National Association of Land Surveyors (ANT – in Portuguese), for price fixing of the services of land (...)

AdC imposes fine of €3.6 M to APAP for restraining competition in advertising services* The AdC (Autoridade da Concorrência) imposed a fine of 3,6 million euros on the Portuguese advertising agencies association - APAP (Associação Portuguesa de Agências de Publicidade, Comunicação e (...)

AdC opens in-depth investigation into the Pigments Spain/Ferro Assets merger* The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has decided to open an in-depth investigation into the acquisition of sole control by Pigments Spain, of a set of assets in the business of coatings for the ceramic (...)

AdC prohibits the acquisition of Grupo Fundão by the Transdev Group due to risk of eliminating competition in passenger transportation in central Portugal* The AdC (Portuguese Competition Authority) issued a prohibition decision relative to the acquisition of Grupo Fundão as well as of the (...)

AdC issues statement of objection against Fidelidade - Sociedade Gestora de Organismos de Investimento Imobiliário, S.A. (Fidelidade SGOII) for failure to notify a merger* The AdC (Autoridade da Concorrência – Portuguese Competition Authority) sent a statement of objections to Fidelidade (...)

AdC issues Statement of Objections to six waste management companies for non-competition agreement* The AdC issued a Statement of Objections to six companies and six board members of the waste management groups Blueotter and EGEO with respect to a non-competition agreement, forbidden by (...)

AdC issues Statement of Objections to MEO, NOS, NOWO and Vodafone for cartel to limit competition in online advertising* The AdC issued a Statement of Objections to the telecommunications operators MEO - Serviços de Comunicações e Multimédia (MEO), NOS Comunicações, SA, NOWO - (...)

New case in the retail sector: AdC issues Statements of Objections to six supermarket chains and two drink suppliers for price fixing, harmful to consumers* The AdC – Portuguese Competition Authority issued Statements of Objections to 6 large food retail chain groups and 2 suppliers, one of (...)

AdC issues Statement of Objections to supermarket chains and bread supplier for price fixing, harmful to consumers* The AdC – Portuguese Competition Authority issued a Statement of Objections (SO) to three large food retail groups and a supplier of pre-packaged bread and substitutes and (...)

Covid - 19: AdC imposes precautionary measure on the Portuguese Football League that suspends no-poach agreement* The AdC ordered the Portuguese Professional Football League (LPFP in Portuguese) to immediately suspend the no-poach agreement, an agreement to not recruit or hire another (...)

Covid-19: AdC warns associations of the need to comply with competition rules* The Competition Authority (AdC) issued guidance aimed at three business associations in the pharmaceutical and financial sectors, in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, reaffirming the need to apply competition (...)

Telecoms: the AdC publishes the final version of its report on minimum contract duration clauses and insists on enhancing freedom of choice for consumers* The Portuguese Competition Authority (Autoridade da Concorrência – AdC) has published the final version of its report on “Loyalty (...)

AdC fines Hospital Particular do Algarve for gun-jumping* The AdC fined Hospital Particular do Algarve, SA (HPA) in the total amount of 155,000 euros for acquiring sole control of Hospital de S. Gonçalo de Lagos S.A. (HSGL) without prior notification of the acquisition and, consequently, (...)

AdC assures vigilance of anticompetitive practices that exploit current situation* In times of great collective effort, the AdC wishes to assure that it remains particularly vigilant in its mission. This includes the detection of possible anticompetitive practices that exploit the current (...)

AdC adopts sanctioning decision which concludes proceedings against railway maintenance companies with a total fine of €3.4 M and disqualification of participation in public tenders* The AdC (Portuguese Competition Authority) today adopted a sanctioning decision that concludes the process (...)

AdC imposes fine of 48 million euros on EDP Produção for abuse of dominance* The AdC (Autoridade da Concorrência – Portuguese Competition Authority) imposed a fine of 48 million euros on EDP – Gestão da Produção de Energia, S.A., (EDP Produção), for abuse of dominance in the market for (...)

AdC accuses HCapital, SCA - SICAR of gun-jumping* The AdC (Autoridade da Concorrência – Portuguese Competition Authority) sent a statement of objections to HCapital, SCA – SICAR for acquiring sole control of Solzaima without prior notification of the transaction and, consequently, without (...)

The AdC adopts a clearance decision on the Grupo HPA Saúde / Hospital São Gonçalo de Lagos merger* The AdC (Autoridade da Concorrência – Portuguese Competition Authority) has adopted a clearance decision on the merger concerning the acquisition of sole control of Hospital São Gonçalo de (...)

AdC imposes a fine of 225 million euros to 14 banks The Portuguese Competition Authority (Autoridade da Concorrência - AdC) fined 14 banks in the total amount of 225 million euros in connection with the concerted practice of exchanging sensitive commercial data, during a period of more than (...)

The first cartel sanctioned by the AdC in the Portuguese financial sector has the highest fines ever applied* The AdC applied a fine totalling more than €54 million on insurance companies, board members and directors involved in the “insurer cartel”. The proceedings is now concluded with the (...)

AdC sanctioned Super Bock for fixing minimum resale prices in hotels, restaurants and cafes* The AdC (Autoridade da Concorrência) sanctioned Super Bock Bebidas S.A., one board member and one director of the company to fines of €24 million for fixing minimum resale prices and other (...)

AdC accuses Portuguese advertisers and advertising agencies of limiting the normal functioning of the market* The AdC (Autoridade da Concorrência) accuses the Portuguese advertisers association APAN (Associação Portuguesa de Anunciantes) and the advertising agencies association APAP (...)

AdC started a phase II investigation on Fidelidade / Saudeinveste and Imofid merger* The AdC (Autoridade da Concorrência) decided to open a phase II investigation on the merger involving the acquisition by Fidelidade of two real estate investment funds, previously managed by a managing (...)

Autoridade da Concorrência carried out dawn raids in the waste management sector* The Autoridade da Concorrência (AdC) – Portuguese Competition Authority carried out dawn raids in two premises of seven undertakings in the waste management sector in the district of Lisbon on suspicions of (...)

The AdC warns that using algorithms to coordinate market prices is incompatible with the Portuguese Competition Law* The Portuguese Competition Authority (Autoridade da Concorrência, AdC) warns that firms are responsible for the algorithms they use and that employing these tools with the aim (...)

AdC confirms dawn raids in the healthcare sector* The Autoridade da Concorrência (AdC) - Portuguese Competition Authority confirms it has carried out dawn raids in eight locations of nine entities in the healthcare sector in Lisbon, Porto and Algarve, following suspicions of anticompetitive (...)

AdC sanctions an undertaking and its manager for anticompetitive practices in the sector of railway maintenance services* The AdC imposed fines totalling 906.485,58 euros on Mota-Engil – Engenharia e Construção, S.A., and one of its managers, for participating in a horizontal agreement (...)

AdC issues Statements of Objections to supermarket chains and beverage suppliers for price fixing, harmful to consumers* The AdC – Portuguese Competition Authority issued three Statements of Objections to six large food retail groups in Portugal and three beverage suppliers for taking part (...)

AdC imposes fines of €12 million on insurance companies for cartel settlement* The Portuguese Competition Authority (Autoridade da Concorrência – AdC) imposed fines in the total amount of €12 million on the insurers Fidelidade – Companhia de Seguros and Multicare – Seguros de Saúde for (...)

Ports: AdC presents three recommendations to the Government and administrations to improve competition in the sector * The Portuguese Competition Authority (Autoridade da Concorrência, AdC) recommends to the Government and port authorities the adoption of measures to promote competition in (...)

AdC sanctions an undertaking and its manager for anticompetitive practices in the sector of railway maintenance services.* The AdC imposed fines totalling 365,400 euros on Sacyr Neopul S.A., and its production manager, for participating in a horizontal agreement (cartel) that resulted in (...)

AdC confirms dawn raids in four telecommunications operators* The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC - Autoridade da Concorrência) confirms that it carried out dawn raids have been carried out in five locations of four telecommunication companies, following suspicions of antitrust (...)

The AdC has published the final version of the Issues Paper “Technological Innovation and Competition in the Financial Sector in Portugal”, in which warns of the risks in PSD2’s implementation* The AdC has approved the final version of the Issues Paper “Technological Innovation and (...)

AdC clears the acquisition of Repsol’s LPG business in Madeira and Azores by Rubis, subject to conditions* The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has accepted the divesture commitments brought forth by Rubis II Distribuição Portugal, and hence has approved Rubis’ acquisition of the (...)

AdC issues Statement of Objections to 5 companies and 6 directors and managers for cartel in railway maintenance companies* The Portuguese Competition Authority (Autoridade da Concorrência - AdC) issued a Statement of Objections to railway maintenance companies of Mota-Engil, Comsa, Somague, (...)

AdC issues Statement of Objections to EDP Produção for abuse of dominance to the detriment of consumers* The Portuguese Competition Authority (Autoridade da Concorrência – AdC) issued a Statement of Objections against EDP – Gestão da Produção de Energia, S.A. (EDP Produção) for abuse of (...)

AdC issues Statement of Objections to 5 insurance companies and 14 directors and managers for participating in a cartel * The Portuguese Competition Authority (Autoridade da Concorrência - AdC) issued a Statement of Objections to the insurance companies Fidelidade – Companhia de Seguros, (...)

AdC issues Statement of Objections to Super Bock for fixing minimum resale prices of beverages in hotels, restaurants and cafes* The Portuguese Competition Authority (Autoridade da Concorrência – AdC) issued a Statement of Objections to Super Bock Bebidas S.A. for suspicion of behavior (...)

AdC’s intervention expands the scope of CTT postal network access offer to competing operators and broadens consumer choice* The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) adopted a decision which renders legally binding a set of commitments that expand the scope of CTT’s Postal Network Access (...)

The AdC identifies barriers to entry of new FinTech firms and recommends measures to promote choice for consumers and companies in financial services in Portugal* The Portuguese Competition Authority - Autoridade da Concorrência (AdC), identified barriers to entry of new firms based on (...)

Portuguese Competition Authority dismantles cartel of paper envelopes* The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) dismantled a five-member cartel of paper envelopes producers and distributors, and imposed a fine of €160.000,00 on the company Firmo Papéis e Papelarias, S.A. The (...)

The Portuguese Competition Authority sends Statement of Objections to CTT – Correios de Portugal S.A.* The Portuguese Competition Authority (Autoridade da Concorrência – AdC) confirms having sent a Statement of Objections to CTT – Correios de Portugal S.A. (CTT) outlining its preliminary (...)

The PCA adopts a decision which renders legally binding the commitments offered by Dia Portugal related to Minipreço franchise* The Portuguese Competition Authority (PCA) adopted a decision which renders legally binding the commitments offered by Dia Portugal Supermercados, Sociedade (...)

DIA Portugal offers commitments to the PCA* On 3 April 2014, the Portuguese Competition Authority (PCA) opened proceedings against DIA Portugal Supermercados, Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda. (DIA Portugal), for alleged infringement of national competition rules in the context of the Franchise (...)

The PCA adopts a decision which renders legally binding the commitments offered by Fiat regarding motor vehicle warranties* The Portuguese Competition Authority (PCA) adopted a decision which renders legally binding the commitments offered by FCA Portugal, S.A., in relation to Fiat brands (...)

The Portuguese Competition Authority confirms unannounced inspections in the specialised credit sector* The Portuguese Competition Authority (the PCA) confirms that it carried out unannounced inspections on 28 and 29 January 2016, at 13 premises of various specialised credit institutions (...)

Intervention of the Portuguese Competition Authority led to positive changes in the motor vehicles warranties* The Portuguese Competition Authority (PCA) decided to close the infringement procedure against SEAT Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda. (SEAT Portugal) because the company, diligently, (...)

The Portuguese Competition Authority fined ANF Group for abusing its dominant position* The Portuguese Competition Authority (PCA) has imposed fines of € 10.340.000 on ANF (Associação Nacional das Farmácias) and three companies of the ANF Group (Farminveste – S.G.P.S., S.A., Farminveste – (...)

Fiat offers commitments regarding motor vehicles warranties* The Portuguese Competition Authority (PCA) opened proceedings against Fiat Group Automobiles Portugal, S.A., now FCA Portugal, S.A. (Fiat), in relation to the Fiat brand, for alleged infringements of competition rules. The (...)

SIVA offers commitments to the Portuguese Competition Authority regarding motor vehicles warranties* The Portuguese Competition Authority has opened proceedings against SIVA – Sociedade de Importação de Veículos Automóveis, S.A., the Portuguese importer of Audi, Volkswagen and Skoda brands, (...)

ADC CLEARS THE ACQUISITION OF TAP * The Portuguese Competition Authority (PCA) adopted a clearance decision on the merger concerning the acquisition of joint control of the air transport undertaking TAP – Transportes Aéreos Portugueses, SGPS, S.A. by HPGB, SGPS, S.A. and DGN Corporation, (...)

AdC fines Ford for providing false, inaccurate or incomplete information* The Portuguese Competition Authority (Autoridade da Concorrência - AdC) has imposed a fine of €150,000 on Ford, for providing false, inaccurate or incomplete information further to a request of the AdC in the context (...)

The PCA converts into mandatory conditions the commitments presented by Ford Lusitana regarding motor vehicle warranties* The Portuguese Competition Authority (PCA) converts into mandatory conditions all the commitments presented by Ford Lusitana, S.A. (Ford), in order to address the (...)

The PCA sanctions five undertakings for anticompetitive practices in public tenders for the supply of pre-fabricated modules to Parque Escolar * Undertakings collaborate and renounce the right to judicial review The Portuguese Competition Authority (PCA) sanctioned the undertakings Algeco (...)

AdC fines CP Carga for providing false, inaccurate or incomplete information* The Portuguese Competition Authority (Autoridade da Concorrência - AdC) has imposed a fine of € 100.000,00 on CP CARGA, for providing false, inaccurate or incomplete information further to a request of the AdC, in (...)

Ford offers commitments to the Portuguese Competition Authority regarding motor vehicles warranties* The Portuguese Competition Authority has opened proceedings against Ford Lusitana, S.A. (Ford) for alleged infringements of the competition rules, on January 2015. The Portuguese (...)

The PCA converts into mandatory conditions the commitments presented by Peugeot Portugal regarding motor vehicle warranties* The Portuguese Competition Authority (PCA) converts into mandatory conditions all the commitments presented by Peugeot Portugal Automóveis, S.A. (Peugeot), in order to (...)

The PCA declared the extinction of the proceedings of the JCDecaux/Cemusa merger* On March 19, 2015, the Portuguese Competition Authority (PCA) declared the extinction of the merger proceedings concerning the acquisition of sole control of Cemusa by JCDecaux, in the field of outdoor (...)

Portuguese Competition Authority’s decision against Sport TV confirmed by the Lisbon Court of Appeal* The Lisbon Court of Appeal confirmed the Portuguese Competition Authority’s (PCA) decision against Sport TV for abusing its dominant position in the market of conditional-access premium (...)