IBM/ Vallent [2006] IECompA m06096 (22 December 2006)

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition of Vallent Corporation by IBM Corporation does not raise competition concerns and is therefore cleared unconditionally at Phase 1.

Parties: Acquirer: IBM Corporation; Target: Vallent Corporation
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Judgment Date: 22 December 2006
Procedural Posture: Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance
Outcome: Cleared (Phase 1)
Legal Topics: Merger Notification, Market Impact Assessment, Information Technology Sector

Competition Law Merger Control Merger Notification Market Impact Assessment Information Technology Sector

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Parties

IBM Corporation

Acquirer

Vallent Corporation

Target

Procedural Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Clearance

Legal Issues

1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Vallent Corporation by IBM Corporation would substantially lessen competition in any market in Ireland

Ratio Decidendi

The Competition Authority determined that the proposed acquisition of Vallent Corporation by IBM Corporation does not raise competition concerns and is therefore cleared unconditionally at Phase 1.

Court Disposition

Cleared (Phase 1)