J.P. Morgan / Westcom [2004] IECompA m04060 (26 October 2004)
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns in the relevant markets and is compatible with the Competition Act, 2002.
- Parties
- Acquirer: J. P. Morgan Chase & Co.; Target: WestCom Corporation; Target: WestCom Dedicated Private Lines, Inc.
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 26 October 2004
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Review
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Mandatory Notification, Media Merger, Telecommunications Sector
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Parties
J. P. Morgan Chase & Co.
Acquirer
WestCom Corporation
Target
WestCom Dedicated Private Lines, Inc.
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Review
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of WestCom and WestCom Dedicated Private Lines, Inc. by J. P. Morgan Chase & Co. is compatible with competition law under the Competition Act, 2002.
Ratio Decidendi
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns in the relevant markets and is compatible with the Competition Act, 2002.
Court Disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition is approved and may proceed.
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