Oracle/Metasolv [2006] IECompA m06076 (6 November 2006)

Oracle/Metasolv [2006] IECompA m06076 (6 November 2006)

The Competition Authority found that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Parties
Acquirer: Oracle Corporation; Target: Metasolv, Inc.
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
06 November 2006
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome
Cleared (Phase 1)
Legal Topics
Merger Notification, Market Impact Assessment, Telecommunications Software
Competition Law Merger Control Merger Notification Market Impact Assessment Telecommunications Software

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Parties

Oracle Corporation

Acquirer

Metasolv, Inc.

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Metasolv, Inc. by Oracle 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 any market for goods or services in the State.

Court Disposition

Cleared (Phase 1)

Orders

  • The proposed acquisition by Oracle Corporation of Metasolv, Inc. is approved without conditions.