Author: 21st Century Competition

European Commission – Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of E-Plus by Telefónica Deutschland, subject to conditions

European Commission Press release Brussels, 2 July 2014 Following an in-depth investigation, the European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Dutch Telecom operator KPN’s German mobile telecommunications business E-Plus by Telefónica Deutschland (Telefónica). …read more

European Commission – Mergers: Commission clears proposed merger between Telefónica Deutschland (Telefónica) E-Plus subject to conditions-frequently asked questions

European Commission MEMO Brussels, 2 July 2014 (See also IP/14/771) On which markets did the Commission have concerns? The Commission had concerns on two markets in Germany, namely the retail market for mobile telecommunications services and the wholesale market for network access and call origination. …read more

Ireland: No evidence found of beef price manipulation (Competition Policy International)

Food officials in Ireland announced this week that there has been no evidence found that prices of beef products are being manipulated.

According to reports, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney spoke in Parliament this week and responded to a question on the matter with, “I am …read more

Germany: Bayer to keep sought-after brands after Merck buyout (Competition Policy International)

Following Germany pharmaceutical firm Bayer’s acquisition of major Merck assets, reports say Bayer will keep several popular brands to the disappointment of several suitors that were looking to snatch up the businesses.

Reports say Bayer will maintain the Dr. Scholl’s and Coppertone brands following the $14 billion buyout of US-based Merck …read more