GE / Carnival [2008] IECompA m08024 (20 August 2008)
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- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
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Holding and result
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and cleared the merger at Phase 1.
Court disposition
merger cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by General Electric Company of Carnival Film and Television Limited is cleared at Phase 1.
02
Material facts
Parties
General Electric Company
AcquirerCarnival Film and Television Limited
Target03
Procedural history
Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the market for drama programming in the UK
Party arguments
- Applicant
- GE argued that the acquisition would not adversely affect competition in the relevant media sector.
- Respondent
- Carnival did not oppose the acquisition and did not raise competition concerns.
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Competition Act 2002 (Ireland)
Assessment of mergers under Irish competition law to determine substantial lessening of competition.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and cleared the merger at Phase 1.
Court disposition
merger cleared
- The proposed acquisition by General Electric Company of Carnival Film and Television Limited is cleared at Phase 1.
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BAILII >> Databases >> Irish Competition Authority Decisions >> GE / Carnival [2008] IECompA m08024 (20 August 2008) URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08024.html Cite as: [2008] IECompA m08024, [2008] IECompA m8024 [ New search ] [ Help ] GE / Carnival [2008] IECompA m08024 (20 August 2008) Page Attachment M08024_public_0.pdf (61.69 KB) (61.69 KB) Transaction details The Proposed Acquisition by General Electric Company of Carnival Film and Television Limited. Economic sector Media merger Drama programming in the UK Yes Notification date: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Parties Involved Business activities Bord Telecom Eireann PostGEM Limited GE: is a global technology and services company incorporated in New York, USA General Electric Company (GE) Carnival: is a UK based independent drama producer for television in the UK. Carnival Film and Television Limited (Carnival) Case Officer Assigned Contact Details Cormac Keating Tel: 01-804 5453, email:cwk@tca.ie The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is: Phase 1 Monday, September 1, 2008 Current status Completed Cleared (Phase 1) Decision date: Monday, September 8, 2008 Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (Ireland) © BAILII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Donate to BAILII URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08024.html
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