Emerson Electric _ Avocent (Information Technology) [2009] IECompA M09023 (21 October 2009)

Emerson Electric _ Avocent (Information Technology) [2009] IECompA M09023 (21 October 2009)

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.

Citation
[2009] IECompA M09023
Parties
Acquirer: Emerson Electric Co.; Target: Avocent Corporation
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
21 October 2009
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Acquisition, Sole Control
Competition Law Merger Control Acquisition Sole Control

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Parties

Emerson Electric Co.

Acquirer

Avocent Corporation

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Avocent Corporation by Emerson Electric Co. raises competition concerns under Irish merger control law.

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition and cleared the transaction in Phase 1.

Court Disposition

Cleared

Orders

  • Acquisition of Avocent Corporation by Emerson Electric Co. is approved.