JPMC/ Bear Stearns [2008] IECompA m08012 (9 April 2008)
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- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Posture
- Merger Notification / Decision
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01
Holding and result
The Competition Authority found that the proposed merger would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in Ireland.
Court disposition
merger cleared
Orders
- The proposed merger between JPMorgan Chase & Co and The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. is approved.
02
Material facts
Parties
JPMorgan Chase & Co
ApplicantThe Bear Stearns Companies Inc.
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Merger Notification / Decision
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the proposed merger between JPMorgan Chase & Co and The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. would substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets.
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The merger would not adversely affect competition in the banking and financial services sector.
- Respondent
- No opposition or adverse argument presented.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Competition Act 2002 (Ireland)
Assessment of mergers under Irish competition law to determine impact on competition.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Competition Authority found that the proposed merger would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in Ireland.
Court disposition
merger cleared
- The proposed merger between JPMorgan Chase & Co and The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. is approved.
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BAILII >> Databases >> Irish Competition Authority Decisions >> JPMC/ Bear Stearns [2008] IECompA m08012 (9 April 2008) URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08012.html Cite as: [2008] IECompA m8012, [2008] IECompA m08012 [ New search ] [ Help ] JPMC/ Bear Stearns [2008] IECompA m08012 (9 April 2008) Page Attachment M08012-JPMC-Bear Stearns.public_0.pdf (84.45 KB) (84.45 KB) M08012-JPMC-Bear Stearns.public.pdf (84.45 KB) (84.45 KB) Transaction details "Proposed merger between JPMorgan Chase & Co and The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. " Economic sector Media merger Banking and financial services No Notification date: Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Parties Involved Business activities BTE Motorola Ireland Ltd A global financial services firm Eirpage Limited An investment banking, securities and derivitives trading, clearance and brokerage firm. JPMorgan Bear Stearns Case Officer Assigned Contact Details Victoria Balageur 018045451, vb@tca.ie The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is: Phase 1 Monday, April 21, 2008 Current status Completed Cleared (Phase 1) Decision date: Tuesday, April 22, 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/m08012.html
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