Dell / Perot Systems [2009] IECompA m09020 (25 September 2009)
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and cleared the transaction.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Dell Inc.; Target: Perot Systems Corporation
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 25 September 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
- Outcome
- merger cleared
- Legal Topics
- Merger Control, IT Services Sector
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Parties
Dell Inc.
Acquirer
Perot Systems Corporation
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Perot Systems Corporation by Dell Inc. would substantially lessen competition in the IT services sector
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in the relevant market and cleared the transaction.
Court Disposition
merger cleared
Orders
- Acquisition of Perot Systems Corporation by Dell Inc. is approved.
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