Author: 21st Century Competition

India: CCI reports more than 60 antitrust probes last year (Competition Policy International)

The Competition Commission of India reportedly investigated more than 60 cases of alleged anticompetitive behavior last financial year, conducting probes in industries including pharmaceuticals and real estate.

At the end of March 2014 reports say the CCI had 61 ongoing cases before its Director General, the investigational arm of the regulator.

Since …read more

US: United Natural announces latest acquisition target (Competition Policy International)

United Natural Foods announced late last week that it plans to acquire Tony’s Fine Foods, according to a press release.

The acquisition of the perishable deli products operations is reportedly expected to value about $195 million in cash and stock. United Natural says it plans to run Tony’s as a subsidiary.

The …read more

Canada: Rogers sees failed future with four wireless players (Competition Policy International)

A future in Canada’s wireless market is unsustainable with four major rivals, according to top operator Rogers Communications.

Rogers CEO Guy Lawrence spoke out against the government’s encouragement and pursuit of four wireless competitors, arguing that nations that have attempted similar market structures have been unable to do so in the …read more

US: NCAA’s motion for trial delay denied, date set (Competition Policy International)

The NCAA failed to obtain a delay of a trial for an antitrust suit filed against the collegiate sports association as a federal judge Friday set a trial date for June 9.

The NCAA had reportedly attempted to have the trial delayed until February to conjoin the suit with another case …read more