JPMorgan Chase Bank / Vastera Inc. [2005] IECompA m05003 (4 February 2005)
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market in Ireland.
- Parties
- Acquirer: JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association; Target: Vastera Inc.
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 04 February 2005
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
- Outcome
- merger approved
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Acquisition, Market Impact
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Parties
JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association
Acquirer
Vastera Inc.
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market in Ireland.
Court Disposition
merger approved
Orders
- The proposed acquisition of Vastera Inc. by JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association is approved.
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