Microsoft / Sybari [2005] IECompA m05008 (25 February 2005)
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Microsoft Corporation; Target: Sybari Software, Inc.
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 25 February 2005
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
- Outcome
- approved
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, IT Software, Media Merger
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
Parties
Microsoft Corporation
Acquirer
Sybari Software, Inc.
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Sybari Software, Inc. by Microsoft Corporation would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market.
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market.
Court Disposition
approved
Orders
- The proposed acquisition by Microsoft Corporation of Sybari Software, Inc. is approved.
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
Sign in to read
Sign in to read the full judgment text
Sign in to read the full judgment text. Downloads and additional research tools may depend on your plan.
Sign in to read the full judgment