Sony / Konica [2006] IECompA m06011 (3 March 2006)

Sony / Konica [2006] IECompA m06011 (3 March 2006)

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared unconditionally at Phase 1.

Parties
Acquirer: Sony Corporation; Target: Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Limited
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
03 March 2006
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared (Phase 1)
Legal Topics
Media Merger, Manufacture and Distribution of Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras
Competition Law Merger Control Media Merger Manufacture and Distribution of Digital Single Lens Reflex Cameras

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 1 Authorities cited 1 Party arguments 2
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Sony Corporation

Acquirer

Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Limited

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market

Ratio Decidendi

The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is cleared unconditionally at Phase 1.

Court Disposition

Cleared (Phase 1)

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition by Sony Corporation of Konica Minolta Photo Imaging Limited is approved without conditions.