ITW / AVCo [2008] IECompA m08026 (27 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 determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.
Court disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition is cleared unconditionally.
02
Material facts
Parties
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
AcquirerITW Global Investment Inc.
Acquirer SubsidiaryA V Co 1 Limited
TargetAWT Group
Target Subsidiary03
Procedural history
Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The acquisition would not adversely affect competition as ITW and AVCo operate in distinct segments and the transaction does not create or strengthen a dominant position.
- Respondent
- No objections or adverse arguments submitted.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Irish Competition Act
Assessment of mergers under Irish Competition Act to prevent substantial lessening of competition.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.
Court disposition
Cleared
- The proposed acquisition is cleared unconditionally.
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BAILII >> Databases >> Irish Competition Authority Decisions >> ITW / AVCo [2008] IECompA m08026 (27 August 2008) URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08026.html Cite as: [2008] IECompA m8026, [2008] IECompA m08026 [ New search ] [ Help ] ITW / AVCo [2008] IECompA m08026 (27 August 2008) Page Attachment M08026 ITW AVCo Determination Public_0.pdf (74.58 KB) (74.58 KB) M08026 ITW AVCo Determination Public.pdf (74.58 KB) (74.58 KB) Transaction details The Proposed Acquisition by Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW's) subsidiary ITW Global Investment Inc. of sole control of A V Co. 1 Limited (AVCo) Economic sector Media merger Weighing solutions for the industrial market and retail stores. No Notification date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 Parties Involved Business activities Hibernian Insurance Company Ltd Bank of Ireland Insurance Services Limited ITW: is a worldwide manufacturer of highly engineered products and speciality systems for customers around the world. Illinois Tool Works Inc.(ITW) AVCo.: AVCo's subsidiary AWT Group is a leading Global provider of Industrial weighing solutions. A V Co 1 Limited (AVCo) Case Officer Assigned Contact Details Mr. 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 Sunday, September 7, 2008 Current status Completed Cleared (Phase 1) Decision date: Thursday, September 18, 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/m08026.html
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