Hewlett Packard / Peregrine Systems [2005] IECompA m05064 (19 October 2005)
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with competition law requirements.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Hewlett Packard Company; Acquirer Subsidiary: Lake Merger Corporation; Target: Peregrine Systems, Inc.
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 19 October 2005
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
- Outcome
- approved
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, Media Merger, Computer/it Management Services
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Parties
Hewlett Packard Company
Acquirer
Lake Merger Corporation
Acquirer Subsidiary
Peregrine Systems, Inc.
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Preliminary Investigation (phase 1)
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Peregrine Systems, Inc. by Hewlett Packard Company through Lake Merger Corporation raises competition concerns under Irish competition law.
Ratio Decidendi
The proposed acquisition does not raise competition concerns and is compatible with competition law requirements.
Court Disposition
approved
Orders
- The proposed acquisition is approved and may proceed.
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