Disney / Pixar [2006] IECompA m06007 (20 February 2006)

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared unconditionally as it does not substantially lessen competition in any relevant market.

Parties: Acquirer: The Walt Disney Company; Target: Pixar
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 20 February 2006
Procedural Posture: Merger Notification / Decision (phase 1 Clearance)
Outcome: Cleared (Phase 1)
Legal Topics: Media Merger, Motion Picture Industry, Acquisition of Sole Control

Competition Law Merger Control Media Merger Motion Picture Industry Acquisition of Sole Control

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Parties

The Walt Disney Company

Acquirer

Pixar

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Decision (phase 1 Clearance)

Legal Issues

1 Whether the proposed acquisition of sole control of Pixar by Disney would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Ratio Decidendi

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared unconditionally as it does not substantially lessen competition in any relevant market.

Court Disposition

Cleared (Phase 1)