Morgan Stanley -with- Barra (Financial _ Risk Management Services) [2004] IECompA M04027 (04 May 2004)

Morgan Stanley -with- Barra (Financial _ Risk Management Services) [2004] IECompA M04027 (04 May 2004)

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Citation
[2004] IECompA M04027
Parties
Acquirer: Morgan Stanley; Target: Barra Inc.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
04 May 2004
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
Outcome
approved
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Financial Services, Risk Management
Competition Law Merger Control Financial Services Risk Management

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Parties

Morgan Stanley

Acquirer

Barra Inc.

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Barra Inc. by Morgan Stanley raises competition concerns under Irish merger control law.

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Court Disposition

approved

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition of Barra Inc. by Morgan Stanley is approved without conditions.