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5 Jul 2019

The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the market for air transport of passengers (Flybe/Connect Airways)

European Commission • July 2019

Mergers: Commission approves the acquisition of Flybe by Connect Airways, subject to conditions* The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of UK regional air carrier Flybe by Connect Airways, a consortium by Virgin Atlantic, Stobart Aviation and (...)

21 Jun 2019

The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the markets of night vision devices and handheld video data links (L3 Technologies / Harris Corporation)

European Commission • June 2019

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of L3 Technologies by Harris Corporation, subject to conditions* The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of L3 Technologies by Harris Corporation, both aerospace and defence companies based in the (...)

12 Jun 2019

The UK Competition Authority clears a merger in the online and offline payment services market (PayPal /iZettle)

UK Competition Authority • June 2019

CMA clears PayPal / iZettle deal* The CMA has cleared PayPal’s completed takeover of rival mobile payments company iZettle after an in-depth, Phase 2, investigation. Both companies provide mobile point of sale (mPOS) devices that enable businesses to take ‘offline’ payments through a card reader (...)

22 May 2019

The French Competition Authority clears a merger in the poultry slaughterhouses market despite very high market shares (Les Volailles Rémi Ramon / Sofral / LDC Volaille)

French Competition Authority • May 2019

Poultry industry* The Autorité de la concurrence gives clearance to the takeover of poultry slaughterhouses Les Volailles Rémi Ramon and Sofral by the LDC group (Le Gaulois, Maître Coq et Fermiers de Loué), which contributes to strengthening the French poultry sector. Background The Autorité (...)

20 May 2019

The French Competition Authority clears a merger in the sector of retail distribution of clothing and footwear (The Kooples / Maus Frères)

French Competition Authority • May 2019

Clothing and footwear* The Autorité de la concurrence clears the takeover of the company The Kooples Group by the group Maus Frères (Lacoste, Aigle and Gant) On 17 April 2019, the group Maus Frères notified the Autorité de la concurrence his project of taking over the company The Kooples Group. (...)

17 May 2019

The French Competition Authority clears a merger in the metalworking market (Ascoval / British Steel)

French Competition Authority • May 2019

Metalworking industry* The Autorité de la concurrence clears the takeover of the Ascoval company by the British Steel group. After the decision of the Strasbourg General court of first instance of 2 May 2019, which validated the takeover of the steel plant Ascoval by the British Steel group, (...)

10 May 2019

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation regarding a merger in the audiovisual sector (Telia / Bonnier Broadcasting)

European Commission • May 2019

Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Telia Company’s proposed acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting* The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting by Telia Company under the EU Merger Regulation. The (...)

10 May 2019

The Czech Competition Authority clears a merger subject to remedies in the distribution market of non-original spare parts for light vehicles (LKQ / Heptus 292)

Czech Competition Authority • May 2019

THE OFFICE APPROVED THE MERGER OF LKQ AND HEPTUS 292 ON THE DISTRIBUTION MARKET OF NON-ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS, SUBJECT TO COMMITMENTS* On 10 May 2019, the Office for the Protection of Competition issued a decision authorizing LKQ German Holdings GmbH to take sole control over the company heptus (...)

9 mai 2019

Défaut d’éléments probants : L’Autorité de la concurrence rejette pour défaut d’éléments suffisamment probants la saisine de trois garagistes évincés d’un réseau de réparateurs agréés (Hyundai)

Alain Ronzano • N° 2-2019

Le 9 mai 2018, l’Autorité de la concurrence a rendu une décision n° 19-D-08 relative à des pratiques mises en oeuvre dans le secteur de l’entretien et la réparation automobile. Sur les huit décisions rendues par l’Autorité depuis le début de l’année 2019 dans le contentieux des pratiques (...)

9 May 2019

The German Competition Authority clears a merger in the book retail sector (Thalia / Mayersche Buchhandlung)

German Competition Authority • May 2019

Merger between Thalia and Mayersche Buchhandlung cleared* The Bundeskartellamt has today cleared the merger between the two bookstore chains Thalia and Mayersche Buchhandlung. Thalia and Mayersche are both large bookstore chains which altogether operate 288 bookstores in Germany. Andreas (...)

8 May 2019

The Croatian Competition Authority clears a merger in the sugar market within the context of full liberalization and abolition of production caps on sugar beet in the internal market (Viro Grupa / Tvornica šećera Osijek)

Croatian Competition Authority • May 2019

CCA clears joint venture in sugar market created by Viro Grupa and Tvornica šećera Osijek* The concentration on the basis of which a joint venture is created in the sugar production and the wholesale business means the consolidation of the sugar market in Croatia as a result of full (...)

7 May 2019

The German Competition Authority prohibits a merger in the printing industry (MBO / Heidelberger Druckmaschinen)

German Competition Authority • May 2019

Bundeskartellamt prohibits acquisition of MBO group by Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG* Bonn, 7 May 2019: The Bundeskartellamt has today prohibited the proposed acquisition of all the shares in HB Vermögensverwaltungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG by Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG. HB (...)

26 Apr 2019

The French Competition Authority clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the public passenger transport markets (RATP Dev / Keolis)

French Competition Authority • April 2019

Future connection Gare de l’Est - Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport* The Autorité de la concurrence clears, subject to conditions, the creation by RATP Dev and Keolis of a joint undertaking for the operation of CDG Express On 29 November 2018, the companies RATP Dev and Keolis notified the (...)

17 Apr 2019

The French Competition Authority innovates merger control by analyzing the online and in-store sales of toys as a single market (Luderix International / Jellej Jouets)

French Competition Authority • April 2019

Distribution of toys* The Autorité de la concurrence innovates by analyzing the online and in-store sales of toys as a single market. The Autorité de la concurrence clears the acquisition of joint control of Luderix International (Picwic) by Jellej Jouets (Toys’R’Us) and by the undivided (...)

12 Apr 2019

The EU Commission clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the market of speed refrigeration compressors (Nidec / Embraco)

European Commission • April 2019

Mergers: Commission approves Nidec’s acquisition of Embraco, subject to conditions* The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Nidec of Embraco, Whirlpool’s refrigeration compressor business. The approval is conditional on compliance with (...)

8 Apr 2019

The EU Commission fines a multinational conglomerate company for providing incorrect information during the assessment of its merger (General Electric)

European Commission • April 2019

Mergers: Commission fines General Electric €52 million for providing incorrect information in LM Wind takeover* The European Commission has fined General Electric €52 million for providing incorrect information during the Commission’s investigation under the EU Merger Regulation of GE’s planned (...)

5 Apr 2019

The EU Commission sends statement of objections concerning alleged geo-blocking of PC video games (Valve / Focus Home / Koch Media / ZeniMax / Bandai Namco / Capcom)

Andrzej Kmiecik • April 2019

On 5 April 2019, the European Commission announced via a press release that it had sent Statements of Objections to Valve – the owner of the ‘Steam’ video game distribution platform – and five video game publishers (Bandai Namco, Capcom, Focus Home, Koch Media and ZeniMax) concerning their alleged (...)

5 Apr 2019

The EU Commission sends statements of objections to an American video game developer and five videogame publishers for “geo-blocking” of PC video games (Valve / Focus Home / Koch Media / ZeniMax / Bandai Namco / Capcom)

European Commission • April 2019

Antitrust: Commission sends Statements of Objections to Valve and five videogame publishers on “geo-blocking” of PC video games* The European Commission has informed Valve, owner of the “Steam” video game distribution platform, and five videogame publishers, of its preliminary view that the (...)

4 Apr 2019

The EU Commission publishes a report on competition policy in the digital era

Peter Broadhurst, Satyen Dhana, Nathdwarawala Shachi • April 2019

On 04 April 2019, the European Commission (EC) published a report commissioned by the EU’s Competition Commissioner, Margrethe Vestager. The report looks at how competition policy should continue to evolve in the digital age and is written jointly by an economist, a lawyer and an engineer. The (...)

4 Apr 2019

The EU Commission publishes final report on competition policy for the digital era

Martin Favart • April 2019

On 4 April 2019, the European Commission published a special report commissioned by Commissioner Margrethe Vestager on how competition policy should evolve to continue promoting pro-consumer innovation in the digital age (“Competition Policy for the Digital Era”). The report is grounded in three (...)

25 Mar 2019

The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market of distribution of agricultural machinery (Agro / Konekesko Baltic)

European Commission • March 2019

Mergers: Commission approves Danish Agro’s acquisition of Konekesko’s Baltic and Finnish agrimachinery businesses, subject to conditions* The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition by Danish Agro of Konekesko’s agricultural machinery distribution (...)

25 Mar 2019

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning a merger in the market of supply of various semi-finished aluminium products (Novelis / Aleris)

European Commission • March 2019

Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into Novelis’ proposed acquisition of Aleris* The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Aleris by Novelis under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the proposed (...)

25 Mar 2019

The Belgian Competition Authority accepts partially a request to lift the remedies imposed to clear a merger in the cinema theatres market (Kinepolis)

Belgian Competition Authority • March 2019

The Belgian Competition Authority has partially accepted the request of Kinepolis to lift the conditions imposed in 1997 and modified in 2010, as from 25 March 2019* On 31 March 2017 Kinepolis has filed a request to lift the conditions imposed by the Competition Council in 1997 in respect of (...)

22 Mar 2019

The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the markets of insurance broking services for specialty sectors and the provision of employee benefits-related services (JLT / MMC)

European Commission • March 2019

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Jardine Lloyd Thompson by Marsh & McLennan Companies, subject to conditions* The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Jardine Lloyd Thompson (“JLT”) by Marsh & McLennan Companies (“MMC”). The (...)

20 Mar 2019

The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the aerospace equipment industry (Spirit / Asco)

European Commission • March 2019

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Asco by Spirit, subject to conditions* The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Asco by Spirit. Both companies are active in the aerospace equipment industry worldwide. The approval is conditional on (...)

18 Mar 2019

The EU Commission refers to the French Competition Authority the examination of a merger in the audiovisual sector (Salto / Métropole Télévision and TF1)

French Competition Authority • March 2019

Audiovisual sector* On 18 March 2019, the European Commission referred to the Autorité de la concurrence the examination of the creation of Salto, a joint venture of the France Télévisions, Métropole Télévision and TF1 groups. Salto is intended to offer the free-to-air DTT channels (live broadcast (...)

12 Mar 2019

The French Competition Authority clears a merger in the motor vehicle distribution sector and establishes a new method for analysing mergers in this sector (Bernard Participations / Emil Frey Motors France and Fiber)

French Competition Authority • March 2019

Distribution of motor vehicles* The Autorité de la concurrence clears the acquisition of joint control of the company Bernard Participations SAS by the company Emil Frey Motors France and the company Fiber. This transaction led the Autorité to review its method for analysing mergers in the (...)

12 mars 2019

Contrôle conjoint : L’Autorité de la concurrence autorise une opération de concentration dans le secteur de la distribution automobile et revoit, à cette occasion, sa méthode d’analyse afin de l’adapter aux évolutions du secteur (Emil Frey Motors France, Fiber / Bernard Participations)

David Tayar, Emily Xueref-Poviac, Filip Salamitov • N° 2-2019 • pp. 113-114

L’Autorité de la concurrence (“l’Autorité”) a adopté le 12 mars 2019 une décision 19-DCC-42 autorisant la prise de contrôle conjoint de la société Bernard Participations par la société Emil Fray Motors France et la société Bernard Participations. Cette opération, initialement notifiée à la Commission (...)

12 mars 2019

Marché géographique : L’Autorité de la concurrence révise sa méthode d’analyse des marchés géographiques dans les opérations de concentration du secteur de la distribution automobile (Emil Frey Motors, Fiber / Bernard Participations)

Alain Ronzano • N° 2-2019

Ces derniers jours, l’Autorité de la concurrence a mis en ligne 13 nouvelles décisions d’autorisation d’opérations de concentration, dont 11 décisions simplifiées. Parmi celles-ci figure principalement la décision n° 19-DCC-42 du 12 mars 2019 concernant le changement de contrôle conjoint de la société (...)

7 Mar 2019

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation concerning a merger in retail markets for electricity and gas (E.ON / Innogy)

European Commission • March 2019

Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into E.ON’s proposed acquisition of Innogy* The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Innogy by E.ON under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission has concerns that the proposed (...)

28 Feb 2019

The French Competition Authority clears a merger, subject to remedies, in the markets of wine and spirits (Marie Brizard / COFEPP)

French Competition Authority • February 2019

Wine and spirits* The Autorité de la concurrence clears - subject to conditions - the acquisition of the group Marie Brizard by Compagnie Financière Européenne de Prise de Participation (COFEPP) On 3 January 2019, the Compagnie Financière Européenne de Prises de Participation (“Cofepp”) notified (...)

15 Feb 2019

The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the aquaculture sector (Amerra and Mubadala / Andromeda / Nireus and Selonda)

European Commission • February 2019

Mergers: Commission approves the acquisition of joint control of Andromeda, Nireus and Selonda by Amerra and Mubadala, subject to conditions* The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control over Andromeda, Nireus and Selonda, all active in (...)

11 Feb 2019

The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the flexible packaging for medical use and for food products sectors (Amcor / Bemis)

European Commission • February 2019

Mergers: Commission approves merger between Amcor and Bemis, subject to conditions* The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the merger between Amcor and Bemis. Both companies manufacture flexible packaging products worldwide. The approval is conditional on the (...)

6 Feb 2019

The Irish Competition Authority clears a merger subject to remedies in the waste sector (Panda / Knockharley Landfill)

Irish Competition Authority • February 2019

CCPC requires commitments from Panda to secure approval for acquisition of Knockharley Landfill* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has cleared, subject to binding commitments, the proposed acquisition of Knockharley Landfill Limited (Knockharley), by Pandagreen Limited (...)

25 Jan 2019

The UK Competition Authority imposes structural remedies concerning a merger in the washroom suppliers market (Rentokil Initial / Cannon Hygiene)

UK Competition Authority • January 2019

CMA orders sale of customer contracts in washroom suppliers’ merger* Rentokil Initial must sell several large supply contracts to satisfy CMA concerns over its merger with Cannon Hygiene. The decision by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) comes after an in-depth Phase 2 investigation (...)

24 Jan 2019

The French Competition Authority issues an opinion in favour of extending ex-ante regulation of the upstream wholesale digital terrestrial television broadcasting services market by three years

French Competition Authority • January 2019

DTT Broadcasting* The Autorité de la concurrence is in favour of extending ex-ante regulation of the upstream wholesale DTT broadcasting services market by three years. Background Following a referral by the French Telecommunications Regulator (ARCEP), the Autorité de la concurrence today (...)

22 janv. 2019

Sanction : La Commission européenne inflige une amende de 570 millions d’euros au deuxième plus important acteur du secteur, pour avoir entravé l’accès des commerçants aux services transfrontières de paiement par carte (Mastercard)

Michel Debroux • N° 2-2019 • p. 71

Avec cette décision, la Commission revient sur des pratiques aujourd’hui abolies. Jusqu’en décembre 2015 en effet, MasterCard imposait des commissions d’interchange variables selon les pays, contraignant les banques “acquéreuses” (banque du détaillant chez qui un client final, titulaire d’une carte, (...)

18 Jan 2019

The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the nylon industry (BASF / Solvay)

European Commission • January 2019

Mergers: Commission approves BASF’s acquisition of Solvay’s nylon business, subject to conditions* The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Solvay’s nylon business by BASF. The approval is conditional on the divestiture of a remedy package. (...)

18 Jan 2019

The Romanian Competition Authority fines a company operating in the retail market of IT products, home appliances and marketing via e-commerce platforms for gun jumping (Corsar Online)

Romanian Competition Authority • January 2019

The Competition Council sanctioned Corsar Online Srl with fines of 1.6 million lei * The Competition Council sanctioned the company Corsar Online SRL with fines of approximately 1.6 million lei for the implementation of a merger before being authorized by the Competition Authority. In the (...)

17 Jan 2019

The German Competition Authority prohibits a merger in the bearing production sector (Miba / Zollern)

German Competition Authority • January 2019

Bundeskartellamt prohibits merger between Miba and Zollern in bearing production sector* The Bundeskartellamt has prohibited the launch of a joint venture between Miba AG, Laakirchen (Austria), and Zollern GmbH & Co. KG, Sigmaringen. The companies had planned to pool their hydrodynamic (...)

16 janv. 2019

Rejet de plainte : L’Autorité de la concurrence rejette une saisine au fond dans le secteur du transport transmanche de poussins d’un jour pour défaut d’éléments probants et, par voie de conséquence, rejette également la demande de mesures conservatoires (Gibovendée, L’Envol de Retz / Britanny Ferries, P&O Short Sea Ferries, DFDS Seaways)

Anne Wachsmann, Nicolas Zacharie • N° 2-2019 • p. 84

Par une décision rendue le 16 janvier 2019, l’Autorité de la concurrence (“l’Autorité”) a jugé qu’il n’y avait pas lieu à poursuivre la procédure ouverte à la suite de la saisine des sociétés Gibovendée et L’Envol de Retz (les “saisissantes”). Ces dernières contestaient le fait que trois sociétés maritimes, (...)

3 Jan 2019

The Irish Competition Authority opens an in-depth investigation regarding a merger in the music entertainment market (MCD Productions / LN-Gaiety Holdings)

Irish Competition Authority • January 2019

CCPC to carry out a phase 2 investigation of LN-Gaiety/MCD Productions merger* The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a full Phase 2 investigation in relation to the proposed acquisition of MCD Productions Unlimited Company by LN-Gaiety Holdings (...)

21 Dec 2018

The UK Competition Authority clears a wet-lease agreement between two airlines for the operation of flights between London City airport and Dublin (Aer Lingus / CityJet)

UK Competition Authority • December 2018

Aer Lingus / CityJet deal cleared for take-off* Aer Lingus’ deal with CityJet for the London City airport to Dublin route has been cleared after a CMA probe. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has today cleared an agreement under which Aer Lingus has taken over scheduled passenger (...)

19 déc. 2018

Prix imposés : La Cour d’appel de Paris indemnise, à l’occasion d’une action « stand alone », un ex distributeur pour perte de volume à raison d’une entente de dimension locale sur les prix minimum de revente pratiqués au sein de son réseau (Bubble-Diving / Aqualung Trading)

Jean-Michel Vertut • N° 1-2019

Lorsqu’elle se prétend victime d’une pratique anticoncurrentielle, une entreprise peut solliciter la réparation de son préjudice (rappr. Com. 6 octobre 2015, n° 13-24854 : Lettre distr. novembre 2015, nos obs.). S’ouvre alors à elle une voie dite de « follow-on », à mener devant les juridictions (...)

11 Dec 2018

The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market of batteries (Spectrum Brand / Energizer)

European Commission • December 2018

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Spectrum Brands’ batteries and portable lighting business by Energizer, subject to conditions* The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Spectrum Brands’ batteries and portable lighting business by (...)

11 Dec 2018

The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the market of industrial lubricants (Quaker / Houghton)

European Commission • December 2018

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Houghton by Quaker, subject to conditions* The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of Houghton by Quaker, both producers of industrial lubricants. The decision is conditional on the divestment of (...)

11 Dec 2018

The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the data security solutions market (Gemalto / Thales)

European Commission • December 2018

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Gemalto by Thales, subject to conditions* The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Gemalto by Thales. The approval is conditional on the divestment of Thales’ general purpose hardware security (...)

11 Dec 2018

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation to assess a merger in telecoms and TV services market (Liberty Global / Vodafone)

European Commission • December 2018

Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition by Vodafone of Liberty Global’s business in Czechia, Germany, Hungary and Romania* The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess Vodafone’s proposed acquisition of Liberty Global’s business in (...)

7 Dec 2018

The EU Commission clears a merger subject to remedies in the ceilings manufacturing market (Armstrong / Knauf)

European Commission • December 2018

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Armstrong’s ceilings business outside the Americas by Knauf, subject to conditions* The European Commission has conditionally approved under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of Armstrong World Industries’ ceilings business outside the Americas (...)

29 Nov 2018

The EU Commission opens in-depth investigation regarding a merger in the nickel alloy industry (VDM / Aperam)

European Commission • November 2018

Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of VDM by Aperam in nickel alloy industry* The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of VDM by Aperam under the EU Merger Regulation. At this stage, the Commission (...)

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