Symantec / PC Tools [2008] IECompA m08027 (1 September 2008)
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- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
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Holding and result
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State and therefore cleared the transaction under Phase 1 review.
Court disposition
Cleared (Phase 1)
Orders
- The proposed acquisition of PC Tools Holdings Property Limited by Symantec Corporation is cleared unconditionally.
02
Material facts
Parties
Symantec Corporation
AcquirerPC Tools Holdings Property Limited
Target03
Procedural history
Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the proposed acquisition of PC Tools Holdings Property Limited by Symantec Corporation would substantially lessen competition in the security software products and services sector in Ireland.
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market as both parties operate in complementary segments and sufficient competition remains post-transaction.
- Respondent
- No objections or adverse arguments from third parties or the authority are recorded.
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Irish Competition Act 2002
A merger may only be prohibited if it would substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State and therefore cleared the transaction under Phase 1 review.
Court disposition
Cleared (Phase 1)
- The proposed acquisition of PC Tools Holdings Property Limited by Symantec Corporation is cleared unconditionally.
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BAILII >> Databases >> Irish Competition Authority Decisions >> Symantec / PC Tools [2008] IECompA m08027 (1 September 2008) URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08027.html Cite as: [2008] IECompA m08027, [2008] IECompA m8027 [ New search ] [ Help ] Symantec / PC Tools [2008] IECompA m08027 (1 September 2008) Page Attachment M08027 Symantec PC Tools Dermination Public_0.pdf (84.21 KB) (84.21 KB) M08027 Symantec PC Tools Dermination Public.pdf (84.21 KB) (84.21 KB) Transaction details The proposed acquisition of PC Tools Holdings Property Limited by Symantec Corporation. Economic sector Media merger Security software products and services sector. No Notification date: Monday, September 1, 2008 Parties Involved Business activities University College Dublin Allied Irish Banks provides software and services which address risks to information security, availability, compliance and information technology systems performance. Symantec Corporation publishes software and provides technical resources for securing, protecting and maintaining the Microsoft Windows operating systems. PC Tools Holdings Property Limited Case Officer Assigned Contact Details Mr. Cormac Keating Tel: 01-804 5453, email:cwk@tca.ie The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is: Phase 1 Friday, September 12, 2008 Current status Completed Cleared (Phase 1) Decision date: Thursday, September 25, 2008 Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (Ireland) © BAILII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Donate to BAILII URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08027.html
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