Ireland Judgment

Sagem / Printrak [2008] IECompA m08035 (7 November 2008)

Competition Law Merger Control Biometric Identification Solutions Sole Control Acquisition

Status: Judgment
Jurisdiction: Ireland
Posture: Merger Notification / Phase 1 Determination

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Holding and result

The authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Court disposition

Cleared

Orders

The proposed acquisition is approved without conditions.

Material facts

Parties

Sagem Sécurité S.A.

Acquirer

Printrak International Inc.

Target

Motorola, Inc. and its subsidiaries

Seller

Procedural history

Posture

Merger Notification / Phase 1 Determination

Questions and positions

Legal issues

Whether the proposed acquisition of sole control of Printrak International Inc. and certain assets of Motorola, Inc. and its subsidiaries by Sagem Sécurité S.A. would substantially lessen competition in the market for biometric identification solutions in Ireland.

Party arguments

Applicant: The acquisition would not result in a substantial lessening of competition as the parties' activities are complementary and the market remains competitive.
Respondent: No objections or counter-arguments from third parties or the authority are recorded.

Court’s reasoning

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Competition Act 2002 (Ireland)

Assessment of mergers under Irish competition law focuses on whether the transaction would substantially lessen competition.

Ratio, limits and disposition

Ratio decidendi

The authority determined that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.

Court disposition

Cleared

The proposed acquisition is approved without conditions.

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BAILII >> Databases >> Irish Competition Authority Decisions >> Sagem / Printrak [2008] IECompA m08035 (7 November 2008) URL: https://www.bailii.org/ie/cases/IECompA/2008/m08035.html Cite as: [2008] IECompA m08035, [2008] IECompA m8035 [ New search ] [ Help ] Sagem / Printrak [2008] IECompA m08035 (7 November 2008) Page Attachment Determination M035 Sagen-Printrak_0.pdf (101.22 KB) (101.22 KB) Determination M035 Sagen-Printrak.pdf (101.22 KB) (101.22 KB) Transaction details The proposed acquisition of sole control of Printrak International, INC. and certain assets of Motorola, INC and it subsidiaries by Sagem Sï¿½curite S. A. Economic sector Media merger Biometric identification solutions for identifying an individual including the relevant products, maintenance and services associated with such solutions. No Notification date: Friday, November 7, 2008 Parties Involved Business activities The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland Sagem Sï¿½curï¿½te Sagem: main activity is the development of technologies involved in the advanced management of identity for forensic and Civil ID applications. Printrak International Inc. Printrak: designs and markets biometric identification solutions. Case Officer Assigned Contact Details Mr. Ibrahim Bah Tel:01-804 5425, email: ib@tca.ie The deadline for any third parties who wish to make submissions regarding the competition aspects of this merger is: Phase 1 Thursday, November 20, 2008 Current status Completed Preliminary investigation (Phase 1) Decision date: Friday, November 21, 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/m08035.html

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Competition Act 2002 (Ireland)

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