News
2010
February 2010
- Charon, Prestação de Serviços de Segurança e Vigilância, SA (Charon) notifies acquisition of exclusive control of a set of assets belonging to the company STAR - Companhia de Segurança Privada Lda (Star Assets)
03-02-2010
- Press Release No. 1/2010 - Competition Authority releases Report on Consumer Mobility in the Electronic Communications Sector
02-02-2010
January 2010
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY issues a ruling of non-applicability for Merger Operation No. 49/2009 Kiri Holding / DyStar Assets
18-01-2010
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger Operation No. 48/2009 – Otis / Quadrante Assets
13-01-2010
- Lisbon Commercial Court rules on Competition Authority case against pharmaceutical companies
12-01-2010
2009
December 2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 46/2009 – RENTIPAR / GLOBAL SEGUROS*GLOBAL VIDA
31-12-2009
- Press Release No. 24/2009 - CA imposes fines on five mass catering undertakings
30-12-2009
- Press Release No. 23/2009 -Competition Authority allows external access to Merger Database
30-12-2009
- Kiri Holding notifies acquisition of exclusive control of a set of assets held by the companies DyStar KG and DyStar GmbH
29-12-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 30/2009 – PTC / RETI
24-12-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 45/2009 – GOLDCUP / ISABERG
24-12-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 44/2009 – Metso/TamfelT
21-12-2009
- MASEL OTIS – ELEVADORES DA MADEIRA LDA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of a set of assets held by the company QUADRANTE – COMÉRCIO DE ELEVADORES LDA
10-12-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 43/2009 – SALVADOR CAETANO / CAETANOBUS
07-12-2009
- Farminveste SGPS Lda notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Glintt – Global Intelligent Technologies SGPS SA, as a result of the opening of informal proceedings for an unnotified merger that took place in 2008
04-12-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises merger operation CCENT No. 42/2009 - ALFREDO FARRECA RODRIGUES / ASSETS
03-12-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 37/2009 – TRANSDEV/GESBUS
03-12-2009
- RENTIPAR SEGUROS SGPS SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of GLOBAL COMPANHIA DE SEGUROS SA and GLOBAL VIDA - COMPANHIA DE SEGUROS DE VIDA SA.
03-12-2009
November 2009
- A GOLDCUP 5115 AB notifica aquisição do controlo exclusivo sobre a empresa ISABERG HOLDING AB
27-11-2009
- Press Release No. 22/2009 - CA rules against TAP/SPDH merger
20-11-2009
- METSO CORPORATION notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the undertaking TAMFELT CORPORATION
19-11-2009
- The group SALVADOR CAETANO SGPS SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of CAETANOBUS - FABRICAÇÃO DE CARROÇARIAS SA
11-11-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 40/2009 – BARCLAYS/CITI Assets
05-11-2009
- ALFREDO FARRECA RODRIGUES LDA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of “Assets” held by the HJT (HOLDING JOALTO/TRANSDEV) GROUP
04-11-2009
- TRANSDEV PARTICIPAÇÕES SGPS SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of GESBUS – CONSULTORIA E GESTÃO DE TRANSPORTES SA
03-11-2009
October 2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 39/2009 – UNICER / NEWCOFFEE II
30-10-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY delivers ruling of non-applicability in the case of Merger 31/2009 – “GALP: LPG, lubricant and aviation fuel business (acquired from ExxonMobil)”
23-10-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 38/2009 - SUNTORY/BLACK LION
23-10-2009
- Press Release No. 21/2009 - The PCA brings together world-renowned experts in the III Lisbon Conference
20-10-2009
- Press Release No. 20/2009 - Competition Authority instructs Sugalidal to stop harmful practices
15-10-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 35/2009 – LUSITÂNIA/REAL SEGUROS
15-10-2009
- ONGOING MEDIA SGPS SA and VERTIX SGPS SA notify acquisition of joint control of the undertaking GRUPO MEDIA CAPITAL SGPS SA
15-10-2009
- Commission approves acquisition by E.ON of certain Electrabel power plants and drawing rights
14-10-2009
- Press Release No. 19/2009 - Competition Authority provides clarification regarding statements on fuel
13-10-2009
- BARCLAYS BANK PLC notifies acquisition of the credit card business of the Portuguese subsidiary of CITIBANK INTERNATIONAL PLC
13-10-2009
- UNICER – BEBIDAS DE PORTUGAL SGPS SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the undertaking NEWCOFFEE CO II - SGPS SA
12-10-2009
- SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the undertaking BLACK LION BEVERAGES LUXEMBOURG S.A.R.L.
07-10-2009
- GESTMIN SGPS SA notifies acquisition of control of the “LPG, lubricant and aviation fuel business” formerly held within the domain of Esso Portuguesa Lda and at present owned by GALP ENERGIA SGPS SA
06-10-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 33/2009 – Auto-Sueco / Arrábidapeças.
02-10-2009
September 2009
- Press Release No. 18/2009 - Competition Authority begins publication of Monthly Bulletin of Liquid Fuel Statistics
30-09-2009
- Mergers: Commission clears proposed acquisition of Sanyo by Panasonic, subject to conditions
29-09-2009
- SUMA – Serviços Urbanos e Meio Ambiente SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of ENVIROIL – Resíduos e Energia Lda
28-09-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 34/2009 – BIAH / “ASSETS”
25-09-2009
- LUSITÂNIA - COMPANHIA DE SEGUROS SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of REAL SEGUROS SA
22-09-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 32/2009 – Nestlé Waters / Cool Point Assets
21-09-2009
- Press Release No. 17/2009 - The Competition Authority has new premises
17-09-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 21/2009 – ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE / PROCONFAR
09-09-2009
- Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed takeover of Sun Microsystems by Oracle
03-09-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 27/2009 – REF IV Associates (Riverside)/CRIOESTAMINAL
03-09-2009
- Press Release No. 16/2009 - Competition Authority finds the undertakings PT Group and ZON Group guilty of Abuse of a Dominant Position
02-09-2009
August 2009
- AUTO-SUECO, LIMITADA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the company ARRÁBIDAPEÇAS – COMÉRCIO, IMPORTAÇÃO E EXPORTAÇÃO DE PEÇAS AUTO, LDA.
31-08-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 29/2009 – RE COATINGS (RIVERSIDE) / KAUL * CAPOL
28-08-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 28/2009 – SALVADOR CAETANO AUTO / AUTO PARTNER * AUTO PARTNER III
28-08-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY considers obligation to submit prior notification not applicable to Merger Operation No. 26/2009 – SOLZAIMA/NEWCO
28-08-2009
- Press Release No. 15/2009 - Competition Authority denies salary rise report by weekly newspaper “SOL”
28-08-2009
- NESTLÉ WATERS DIRECT PORTUGAL - Comércio e Distribuição de Produtos Alimentares SA notifies acquisition of the “ASSETS” of Cool Point - Representações Franchising Lda allocated to the economic activity of marketing water dispensers and their consumables
20-08-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 25/2009 – BANIF/TECNICRÉDITO
19-08-2009
- SALVADOR CAETANO AUTO SGPS SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the companies AUTO PARTNER SGPS SA AND AUTO PARTNER III SGPS SA.
11-08-2009
- The investment fund REF IV Associates Cayman LP notifies acquisition of exclusive control of CRIOESTAMINAL – SAÚDE E TECNOLOGIA SA.
06-08-2009
- The investment fund RE COATINGS (RIVERSIDE) notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the sister-companies KAUL GmbH and CAPOL (UK) Limited
06-08-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 24/2009 – PIERER and KNÜNZ / PEGUFORM
05-08-2009
July 2009
- PT COMUNICAÇÕES SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of RETI – REDE TELEDIFUSORA INDEPENDENTE SA
31-07-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 19/2009 – CLIRIA/CLÍNICA DE OIÃ
31-07-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 23/2009 – EXPLORER II / “VALOR GROUP”
31-07-2009
- The undertaking SOLZAIMA – EQUIPAMENTOS DE ENERGIAS RENOVÁVEIS SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of a company to be set up as part of the process in progress of splitting the assets associated with the industrial activity of the company VALE MONTANHA – SERVIÇOS DE ENGENHARIA LDA.
29-07-2009
- BANIF SGPS SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of TECNICRÉDITO SGPS SA.
29-07-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 18/2009 – AIRBERLIN/TUIFLY'S CCB
29-07-2009
- Press Release No. 14/2009 - Competition Authority recommends notification of European Commission regarding aid to Jornal da Madeira
29-07-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger Operation No. 22/2009 – PT Prime Tradecom
23-07-2009
- The companies PIERER GmbH and KNÜNZ GmbH notify acquisition of joint control of PEGUFORM LUXEMBOURG HOLDING S.À.R.L.
23-07-2009
- Press Release No. 13/2009 - Competition Authority publishes 2008 Annual Monitoring Report on the electronic Communications Markets
17-07-2009
- Press Release No. 12/2009 - Competition Authority insists on ruling against milling cartel
08-07-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorizes Merger Operation No. 20/2009 – BIOVAIL/TBZ
07-07-2009
- The investment fund EXPLORER II – FUNDO DE CAPITAL DE RISCO notifies acquisition of exclusive control of a group of companies, jointly termed the “VALOR GROUP”
07-07-2009
- Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed takeover of Austrian Airlines by Lufthansa
01-07-2009
June 2009
- Press Release No. 11/2009 - Electronic Notification System for Merger Operations
30-06-2009
- ALLIANCE HEALTHCARE SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of PROCONFAR-PRODUTOS DE CONSUMO FARMACÊUTICOS SA
26-06-2009
- The undertakings ES TECH Ventures SGPS SA, Caixa Web SGPS SA and Portugal Telecom SGPS SA notify acquisition of joint control of the undertaking PT Prime Tradecom - Soluções Empresariais de Comércio Electrónico SA
24-06-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger Operation No. 17/2009 – GRUPO COPO/ COPO FEHRER
23-06-2009
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Nuon Energy by Vattenfall, subject to conditions
22-06-2009
- Commission clears proposed takeover of SN Brussels Airlines by Lufthansa, subject to conditions
22-06-2009
- Press Release No. 10/2009 - Global Competition Review Awards the Competition Authority Three Stars
18-06-2009
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of joint control of DFDS by DSV and Vesterhavet
12-06-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY decides legislation is not applicable in the case of Merger Operation No. 14/2009 – DOMINO / LABELJET
05-06-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY announces that the procedure initiated to assess Merger Operation No. 13/2009 (Merck / MediCult) has been terminated
04-06-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger Operation No. 16/2009 – PLATINUM EQUITY / AEES
04-06-2009
- BIOVAIL LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL (Barbados) SRL notifies acquisition of the business associated with the drug TBZ
03-06-2009
- The company Cliria – Hospital Privado de Aveiro SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Clínica Central de OIÃ SA
02-06-2009
May 2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger Operation No. 15/2009 – BASF Coatings/CIN Tintas
28-05-2009
- Platinum Equity LLC notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the “Electrical and Electronic Solutions” business of Alcoa Inc
20-05-2009
- Press Release No. 9/2009 - Competition Authority concludes Report on Wholesale Electricity Prices
15-05-2009
- AIR BERLIN Group notifies acquisition of TUIfly’s City Carrier Business.
15-05-2009
- Grupo COPO de Inversiones SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the companies (i) COPO Fehrer SA and its subsidiary Espumas Zaragosa SL; (ii) COPO Fehrer Inversiones SL and its subsidiary COPO Fehrer Indústria de Poliuretano do Brasil Ltda and (iii) COPO Fehrer Barcelona SL
15-05-2009
- BASF Coatings SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of CIN Tintas para Repintura Automóvel SA
08-05-2009
- DOMINO PRINTING SCIENCES plc notifies acquisition of exclusive control of LABELJET – Comércio e Indústria de Etiquetas SA
06-05-2009
- Press Release No. 8/2009 - Complaints relating to insurers and car repairs
06-05-2009
April 2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger Operation No. 11/2009 – Warburg Pincus/Enodis Ice Group
29-04-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger Operation No. 10/2009 – EXPLORER II/ GASCAN
29-04-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger Operation No. 09/2009 – LALLEMAND BIO/GBI UNIPESSOAL/MAURI/ GBI BAKERY INGREDIENTES
29-04-2009
- MERK KGaA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of MEDICULT
27-04-2009
- Press Release No. 7/2009 - Competition Authority discontinues 8 investigations instigated in 2004 for alleged anti-competitive practices in the liquid road-fuels sector
21-04-2009
- Mergers: Commission approves merger between Posten and Post Danmark, subject to conditions
21-04-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorizes Merger Operation No. 08/2009 – RECHEIO / RAMECEL ASSET
17-04-2009
- WARBURG PINCUS LLC notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the business area of Enodis Limited involving ice machines and related activities
08-04-2009
- LALLEMAND BIO SL notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the following undertakings: GBI UNIPESSOAL LDA, MAURI FERMENTOS SA and GBI BAKERY INGREDIENTS SL
07-04-2009
- TAP – TRANSPORTES AÉREOS PORTUGUESES SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of SPdH – Serviços Portugueses de Handling SA
06-04-2009
- EXPLORER II - FUNDO DE CAPITAL DE RISCO notifies acquisition of exclusive control of GASCAN - GASES COMBUSTÍVEIS SA
06-04-2009
March 2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger Operation No. 06/2009 – CLECE / SOPELME
31-03-2009
- Press Release No. 6/2009 - Final Report on the In-depth Analysis of the Liquid Fuel and Bottled Gas Sectors
31-03-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 07/2009 – Medtronic / Corevalve
26-03-2009
- RECHEIO CASH & CARRY SA notifies acquisition, by lease transfer, of a wholesale trading establishment in Fatima identified as the “RAMECEL ASSET”
26-03-2009
- Press Release No. 5/2009 - Electronic submission of the Notification Form for Mergers between Undertakings
19-03-2009
- Press Release No. 4/2009 - New Notification Form for Mergers between Undertakings
19-03-2009
- Press Release No. 3/2009 - The Competition Authority has concluded its investigation into anti-competitive practices in the gymnasium and health club market
18-03-2009
- CLECE SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of SOPELME – Sociedade Peninsular de Limpezas Mecanizadas Lda
13-03-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger Operation No. 05/2009 - REFECON ÁGUAS/ÁGUAS DE GOUVEIA
10-03-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger Operation No. 03/2009 – SCHWEPPES /JOI*SPIRIT
06-03-2009
- Medtronic, Inc. notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Corevalve, Inc.
05-03-2009
February 2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger Operation No. 04/2009 – CERUTIL/VISTA ALEGRE ATLANTIS
19-02-2009
- Commission approves proposed joint-venture between Rolls-Royce and Mubadala
17-02-2009
- 05/2009 - REFECON ÁGUAS/ÁGUAS DE GOUVEIA
13-02-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises merger operation 02/2009 – FRANCISCO PARTNERS / DMATEK
12-02-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Merger No. 66/2008 – SHIN-ETSU/CIRES
04-02-2009
- Commission clears Sanofi-Aventis´ proposed acquisition of Zentiva, subject to conditions
04-02-2009
- Cerutil Cerâmicas Utilitárias SA notifies takeover of VAA – Vista Alegre Atlantis SGPS SA.
03-02-2009
January 2009
- Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of joint control of Retriever Sverige by Bonnier and Schibsted
29-01-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY adopts a decision of non-applicability in the case of merger 01/2009 – I’M / Pirites Alentejanas
29-01-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises merger operation 67/2008 – MOTA ENGIL / INDÁQUA
29-01-2009
- Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed take-over of SN Brussels Airlines by Lufthansa
26-01-2009
- SCHWEPPES INTERNATIONAL LTD notifies acquisition of the “Assets” represented by the brands “JOI”, “SPIRIT”, “POMAR” and “STAR”
23-01-2009
- FRANCISCO PARTNERS II (CAYMAN) LP notifies acquisition of exclusive control of DMATEK Ltd
22-01-2009
- Prior notification of a concentration - Case COMP/M.5434 — Ryanair/Aer Lingus II
21-01-2009
- Prior notification of a concentration - Case COMP/M.5399 — Mubadala/Rolls-Royce/JV
21-01-2009
- Prior notification of a concentration - Case COMP/M.5411 — Johnson & Johnson Consumer France/Vania — Laboratoires Polivé
21-01-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises the merger operation ORQUASA/QUIMITÉCNICA – Serviços
15-01-2009
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises MITSUBISHI RAYON /LUCITE merger operation
15-01-2009
- Press Release No. 2/2009 - Competition Authority announces lapse of proceedings relating to merger operation Ccent. No. 16/2008 – Galp/Fuel Stations
15-01-2009
- Commission clears proposed acquisition of DSM Special Products by Arsenal Capital Partners, subject to conditions
09-01-2009
- I´M SGPS SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Pirites Alentejanas SA
09-01-2009
- Commission clears Iberia's proposed acquisition of Vueling and Clickair, subject to conditions
06-01-2009
- Press Release No. 1/2009 - Competition Authority suspends myZONcard promotional campaign
06-01-2009
December 2009
- MOTA-ENGIL – Ambiente e Serviços SGPS SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of INDÁQUA – Indústria e Gestão de Águas SA
30-12-2008
- SHIN-ETSU INTERNATIONAL EUROPE BV notifies acquisition of exclusive control of COMPANHIA INDUSTRIAL DE RESINAS SINTÉTICAS, CIRES SA
23-12-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY adopts a decision of non-opposition to merger operation CCENT. No. 64/2008: MAGNUM/PPS/FARMA APS
23-12-2008
- Interim Report on the Liquid Fuel and Bottled Gas Sectors in Portugal
16-12-2008
- Commission clears acquisition of Fortis' Belgian and Luxembourg assets by BNP Paribas subject to divestment of BNP's Belgian consumer credit subsidiary
03-12-2008
2008
- Mitsubishi Rayon Co. Ltd notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Lucite International Group Limited
18-12-2008
- Commission clears proposed take-over of Martinair by KLM
17-12-2008
- Commission clears proposed merger between Campina and Friesland Foods, subject to conditions
17-12-2008
- Press Release No. 21/2008 - Competition Authority condemns Lisbon Breadmakers´Association for information exchange on the pricing of bread for sale to the public
16-12-2008
- Quimitécnica Ambiente – Tratamento de Resíduos e Efluentes SA, via the special purpose entity Orquasa – Origem Química e Ambiente SA, notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Quimitécnica – Serviços Comércio e Indústria de Produtos Químicos SA
15-12-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY adopts decision of non-opposition to CSL Limited/Talecris Biotherapeutics merger
12-12-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY adopts decision of non-opposition to AUTO INDUSTRIAL/ “Mitsubishi Business” merger
12-12-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY adopts a decision of non-opposition to AUTO INDUSTRIAL / BRÁS HELENO merger
12-12-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration - Case COMP/M.5335 — Lufthansa/SN Holding (Brussels Airlines)
06-12-2008
- MAGNUM CAPITAL LP and Paulo Paiva dos Santos notify acquisition of joint control of FARMA APS – Produtos Farmacêuticos SA.
04-12-2008
- Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Fortis' Belgian and Luxembourg assets by BNP Paribas subject to divestment of BNP's Belgian consumer credit subsidiary
03-12-2008
November 2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY rules that legislation is not applicable to SPECTRIS / LOCHARD merger
28-11-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5294 — Schaeffler/Continental)
26-11-2008
- Mergers: Commission closes investigation after BHP Billiton abandons proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto
26-11-2008
- Press Release No. 20/2008 - Information from the Competition Authority on its President´s Decision
25-11-2008
- Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of MÁV Cargo by Rail Cargo Austria, subject to conditions
25-11-2008
- Press Release No. 18/2008 - Merger operation Ccent. 56/2007 - CATVP/ Bragatel* Pluricanal Leiria* Pluricanal Santarém
24-11-2008
- Press Release No. 19/2008 - Merger operation Ccent. 21/2008 - CATVP/TVTel
24-11-2008
- Case COMP/M.5363 — Santander/Bradford & Bingley Assets
21-11-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY delivers ruling of non-opposition to SECIL PREBETÃO / RUBETÃO merger operation
20-11-2008
- Auto Industrial notifies the purchase, from Grupo Fernando Simão – Sociedade de Comércio Automóvel e Representações Lda, of exclusive control of the latter's Mitsubishi Business
20-11-2008
- Auto Industrial notifies acquisition of the company Braz Heleno SA
20-11-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5364 — Iberia/Vueling/Clickair)
19-11-2008
- Spectris plc notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Lochard Ltd.
07-11-2008
October 2008
- Competition Authority authorises merger operation Ccent. No. 28/2008 - FERTIBERIA / ADP ADUBOS
31-10-2008
- Mergers: Commission approves proposed acquisition of ExxonMobil's Iberian subsidiaries by GALP, subject to conditions
31-10-2008
- Mergers: Commission opens consultations on review of Merger Regulation
28-10-2008
- Secil Prebetão – Prefabricados de Betão SA and Rubetão – Prefabricados de Betão SA notify merger
27-10-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises merger operation Ccent 58/2008: Explorer II / Companhia das Sandes
24-10-2008
- Competition Authority authorises merger operation Ccent No. 57/2008 - Change/Mundo VIP
24-10-2008
- Mergers: Commission revises Remedies Notice and amends Merger Implementing Regulation
22-10-2008
- Commission clears StatoilHydro's proposed acquisition of Jet Scandinavia, subject to conditions
21-10-2008
- Press Release No. 17/2008 - Study of the electricity market in the second half of 2007
17-10-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY adopts a decision of non-opposition to the POLYTEC/PEGUFORM merger operation
14-10-2008
- Competition Authority issues decision not to oppose OPWAY / RECIGROUP merger operation
09-10-2008
- CSL Limited notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Talecris Biotherapeutics Holdings Corp
07-10-2008
- Fundo Explorer II – Fundo de Capital de Risco notifies acquisition of various companies operating in the catering services sector, under the trade name “Companhia das Sandes”
06-10-2008
- CHANGE SGPS SA notifies acquisition of joint control of Mundo VIP – Operadores Turísticos SA, through the acquisition of the shares currently held by Sonae Distribuição SGPS SA.
02-10-2008
September 2008
- Commission clears proposed acquisition of parts of GBI by Associated British Foods, subject to conditions
23-09-2008
- Commission clears proposed acquisition of TNS by WPP, subject to conditions
23-09-2008
- Polytec Holding AG notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Peguform Luxembourg Holding SARL
22-09-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration - Case COMP/M.5005 — Galp Energia/ExxonMobil Iberia
19-09-2008
- Competition Authority authorises the 3 i / MÉMORA merger operation
18-09-2008
- Competition Authority authorises the CRIAR VANTAGENS / AQUAPOR merger operation
18-09-2008
- Competition Authority authorises IBERIA / VUELING_CLICKAIR merger operation
18-09-2008
- Press Release No. 16/2008 - In-depth Analysis of the Liquid Fuel Market
17-09-2008
- OPWAY – SGPS, SA, holding company of the OPWAY Group, notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the holding company RECIGROUP
16-09-2008
- Competition Authority authorises the SONAE DISTRIBUIÇÃO/RAR HOLDING/EMPRESA COMUM merger operation
15-09-2008
- Competition Authority authorises RECHEIO / SCGR (SANFINS) merger operation.
15-09-2008
- Competition Authority adopts a decision of non-applicability in Case Ccent. No. 43/2008 – Farcoware / LPL / Codifar / União / Medlog / Disfalog / NewCo
11-09-2008
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Agip España by Galp
09-09-2008
- Competition Authority authorises Merger Ccent 48/2008 – KLA-Tencor/VISTEC Semiconductor Systems
09-09-2008
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed take-over of Martinair by KLM
08-09-2008
- Competition Authority authorises merger operation Ccent No. 50/2008: OPWAY / CONSTRUTORA DO TÂMEGA (MADEIRA)
08-09-2008
- Competition Authority authorises merger operation Ccent. No. 49/2008: Explorer I / SOLZAIMA
08-09-2008
- Competition Authority authorises merger operation Ccent. No. 45/2008 – CETELEM / COFINOGA
08-09-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises TRANSDEV/JOALTO/JV merger, with the imposition of conditions and obligations
05-09-2008
- A 3i Group plc notifica aquisição do controlo exclusivo da Memora Inversiones Funerárias, S.L., sociedade espanhola que desenvolve a sua actividade, em Portugal, através das empresas: Servilusa – Agências Funerárias, S.A., Euro Stewart Portugal – Actividades Funerárias, Lda. e Servilusa, SGPS, S.A..
03-09-2008
- Press Release No. 15/2008 - Competition Authority finds PT Comunicações guilty of Abuse of a Dominant Position
02-09-2008
August 2008
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of certain Schering-Plough animal health products by Pfizer
27-08-2008
- Competition Authority decides to initiate an in-depth investigation into merger operation Ccent. No. 16/2008 – PETROGAL / Fuel Stations
26-08-2008
- Recheio Cash & Carry SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of SCGR – Comércio por Grosso e a Retalho SA, which operates a wholesale commercial establishment in Sanfins
26-08-2008
- IBERIA, Líneas Aéreas de España SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the undertaking resulting from the merger between Vueling Airlines SA and Clickair SA.
21-08-2008
- CRIAR VANTAGENS – ÁGUAS E RESÍDUOS Lda, an undertaking jointly owned by Alexandre Barbosa Borges SGPS, SA and Investhome – Construção Imobiliária SA, notifies acquisition of exclusive control of AQUAPOR – SERVIÇOS SA.
20-08-2008
- SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Construtora do Tâmega (Madeira) SGPS, SA.
18-08-2008
- Competition Authority authorises ONGOING / ECONÓMICA merger operation
14-08-2008
- Competition Authority authorises CAMPOFRIO / GROUPE SMITHFIELDS merger
14-08-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5169 — Galp Energia España/Agip España)
09-08-2008
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into Arsenal's proposed acquisition of chemical manufacturer DSP
07-08-2008
- Commission statement on OMV's withdrawal of its notification for the proposed acquisition of MOL
06-08-2008
- SONAE DISTRIBUIÇÃO SGPS, SA and RAR – SOCIEDADE DE CONTROLE (HOLDING) SA notify establishment of a Joint Venture for the management of their shareholdings in the travel agency and tour operator field
06-08-2008
- Commission clears proposed acquisition of BarcoVision by Itema
04-08-2008
July 2008
- Competition Authority authorises the EXPLORER II / PROBOS merger operation
31-07-2008
- Banco Cetelem SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Cofinoga Portugal SGPS, SA.
31-07-2008
- Competition Authority authorises VERDEOCULTO / ETSA merger operation
31-07-2008
- Competition Authority authorises SUMA/TRIU merger operation
31-07-2008
- Competition Authority authorises IBERHOLDING/VITACRESS merger operation
31-07-2008
- Companhia Portuguesa de Hipermercados SA notifies acquisition of a range of assets formerly operated by the group Sonae Distribuição SGPS, SA, under the names “Modelo de Eiras”, “Modelo de Lagoa” and “Projecto de Condeixa”
29-07-2008
- Farcoware – Cooperativa Informática de Farmácia Crl (Farcoware), Codifar – Cooperativa Distribuidora Farmacêutica Crl, União dos Farmacêuticos de Portugal Crl, Medlog – Investimentos e Participações SGPS, SA, Disfalog – Distribuição e Logística Lda, and LPL – Multimédia Lda notify the creation of a joint venture for the provision of a range of services to pharmacies
28-07-2008
- Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation between the Portuguese Competition Authority and the Turkish Competition Authority
28-07-2008
- Competition Authority authorises the LS CABLE/ SUPERIOR ESSEX
24-07-2008
- Competition Authority authorises the ZODIAC / DRIESSEN merger
24-07-2008
- Competition Authority authorises the IMPRESA / EDIMPRESA merger
24-07-2008
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of V&S Vin & Sprit by Pernod Ricard, subject to conditions
21-07-2008
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into dairy products merger between Campina and Friesland
17-07-2008
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of ConvaTec by Nordic Capital, subject to condit
16-07-2008
- Press Release No. 13/2008 - Authority imposes alterations to four undertakings' model contracts for coffee distribution to the HORECA channel
16-07-2008
- Campofrío Alimentación SA and Groupe Smithfield Holdings SL notify merger. The economic activity of both companies is the production, processing and preservation of meat and meat products
16-07-2008
- Competition Authority decides to initiate an in-depth investigation into the Sumolis/Compal merger
15-07-2008
- ONGOING STRATEGY INVESTMENTS, SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of ECONÓMICA, SGPS, SA, which, fundamentally, through its holdings, is present in the newspaper publishing sector
14-07-2008
- Commission clears proposed acquisition of GBI UK by Lesaffre, subject to conditions
11-07-2008
- Iberholding – Prestação de Serviços SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Vitacress 2008 Limited, whose activity is the production and marketing of fresh vegetables
11-07-2008
- FERTIBERIA SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of CUF - Adubos de Portugal SA. Both enterprises carry out their activities, fundamentally, in the production and marketing of fertilizers
10-07-2008
- Verdeoculto - Investimentos SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of ETSA - Empresa Transformadora de Subprodutos Animais SA, which operates in the sector covering the collection and processing of all types of sub-products of animal origin
10-07-2008
- SUMA - Serviços Urbanos e Meio Ambiente SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of TRIU – TÉCNICAS DE RESÍDUOS INDUSTRIAIS E URBANOS SA. Both companies provide services in the field of the collection and management of non-hazardous waste
09-07-2008
- Explorer II – Fundo de Capital de Risco notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Probos - Plásticos SA, which manufactures and distributes thermoplastic edges for the furniture industry
08-07-2008
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into BHP Billiton's proposed acquisition of Rio Tinto
04-07-2008
- Commission clears Nokia's proposed acquisition of digital map provider NAVTEQ
02-07-2008
- Commission clears proposed acquisition of Huntsman by Hexion, subject to conditions
01-07-2008
- LS CABLE LTD notifies acquisition of exclusive control of SUPERIOR ESSEX INC. Both undertakings produce fibre optic and copper cables, among other products
01-07-2008
June 2008
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of the cigarette business of Skandinavisk Tobakskompagni by British American Tobacco, subject to conditions
27-06-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises SAG GEST / “LOURES AUTOMÓVEIS” merger operation
27-06-2008
- Press Release No. 11/2008 - Competition Authority authorises Galp/Sines Bulk Liquid Terminal merger operation (public service franchise)
27-06-2008
- Press Release 9/2008 - Competition Authority authorises the merger operation EDP / EDIA Assets (Alqueva*Pedrógão), with conditions and obligations attached
27-06-2008
- Press Release No. 8/2008 - Liquid fuel enquiries in progress
26-06-2008
- Press Release No. 7/2008 - Competition Authority receives “three stars ” in the GCR international ranking
26-06-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises LeYa / Oficina do Livro merger operation
26-06-2008
- Commission clears proposed acquisition of Premiere by News Corp, subject to conditions
25-06-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5250 — Porsche/Volkswagen)
24-06-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises the merger operation TAGUSGÁS / “Regulated Gás Natural Assets at present held by Galp Gás Natural SA”.
20-06-2008
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Viesgo, Endesa Europa and minor Endesa activities in Spain by E.ON
19-06-2008
- Zodiac SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Driessen Aerospace Group NV. Both undertakings operate in the aeronautical sector
19-06-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises MOTA ENGIL / ES CONCESSÕES/ ASCENDI merger operation
19-06-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Explorer II / Constantino merger operation
18-06-2008
- Commission approves planned acquisition of Endesa by Enel and Acciona
16-06-2008
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Scania by Volkswagen
13-06-2008
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into Ålö's proposed takeover of MX
09-06-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises SYNBRA / PLASTIMAR merger operation
05-06-2008
- LeYa SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Romabeth – SGPS, Lda, which includes four companies that are active in the publishing and sale of schoolbooks and school manuals
05-06-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises Salvador Caetano / Choice Car merger operation
05-06-2008
- Commission approves proposed takeover of M-Real Zanders' Reflex paper mill by Arjowiggins, subject to conditions
04-06-2008
- SAG GEST — Soluções Automóvel Globais SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Loures Automóveis, Comércio de Automóveis, SA
04-06-2008
- Report by the Competition Authority on the Fuel Market in Portugal
02-06-2008
May 2008
- Press Release No. 6/2008 - Study on the formation of fuel prices
29-05-2008
- Explorer II – Fundo de Capital de Risco notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Constantino Fernandes Oliveira & Filhos SA
27-05-2008
- Tagusgás – Empresa de Gás do Vale do Tejo SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of a set of Regulated Natural Gas Assets at present held by Galp Gás Natural SA
26-05-2008
- Impresa – Sociedade Gestora de Participações Sociais SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Edimpresa Editora Lda
26-05-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5170 — E.ON/Endesa Europa/Viesgo)
24-05-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5110 — Porsche/Volkswagen)
24-05-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises the BA GLASS / SOTANCRO merger operation
21-05-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises the Monsanto / de Ruiter Seeds merger operation
21-05-2008
- Mota-Engil Concessões de Transportes SGPS, SA and ES Concessões SGPS, SA (a company controlled by Grupo Espírito Santo) notify acquisition of joint control of five companies with motorway franchises
19-05-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5171 — Enel/Acciona/Endesa)
17-05-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5174 — Iberia/ST Aerospace/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure
17-05-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5157 — Volkswagen/Scania)
17-05-2008
- Press Release No. 5/2008 - Alteration to the Law on Competition: Competition Authority can apply new sanction
16-05-2008
- Press Release No. 4/2008 - AdC launches public consultation on notification form for merger operations (until 30 June)
15-05-2008
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into StatoilHydro's proposed acquisition of ConocoPhillips' Jet petrol stations in Scandinavia
14-05-2008
- Commission clears TomTom's proposed acquisition of digital map provider Tele Atlas
14-05-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises CINTERION / SWM merger operation
05-05-2008
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of a controlling shareholding in Aker Yards by STX
05-05-2008
April 2008
- Press Release No. 3/2008 - Government requests Competition Authority to provide urgent analysis of fuel market
30-04-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises merger between ESEGUR and CidadeGestão
30-04-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises merger between TOYOTA CAETANO and MOVICARGO INDUSTRIAL
30-04-2008
- CA authorises Pingo Doce/Plus merger, with conditions attached
29-04-2008
- BA Glass I – Serviços de Gestão e Investimentos SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Sotancro – Embalagem de Vidro SA; both companies produce and sell glass containers
26-04-2008
- SYNBRA INTERNATIONAL BV, through a Portuguese subsidiary created for the purpose, Synbra Portugal – Indústria de Matérias Plásticas, Unipessoal, Lda, notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the undertakings that make up Grupo Plastimar; these companies manufacture and sell expanded polystyrene and expanded polypropylene products
24-04-2008
- CATVP – TV Cabo Portugal SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of TVTel – Comunicações SA, a company that is active in the electronic communications market, in particular in the provision of triple-play services – which offer pay-TV, telephone and broadband Internet
21-04-2008
- MONSANTO COMPANY notifies acquisition of exclusive control of DE RUITER SEEDS, a company that creates, produces, packs and markets different varieties of vegetable and fruit seeds
21-04-2008
- Press Release No. 2/2008 - Competition Authority concludes analysis of declarations on rise in bread price
21-04-2008
- Caetano – Auto - SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Choice Car - SGPS, SA, which has shareholdings in companies that import and distribute new and used/light and heavy motor vehicles, hire out motor vehicles, and provide automobile-related services to companies and individuals, in particular accident management and accident assistance
18-04-2008
- Commission clears proposed acquisition of Vedior by Randstad, subject to conditions
17-04-2008
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of parts of GBI by Associated British Foods
17-04-2008
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of BarcoVision by Itema
14-04-2008
- Cinterion Wireless Modules Holding GmbH notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the assets pertaining to the Siemens Group's business in integrated wireless communications modules
11-04-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises the acquisition of exclusive control of CONDOR FLUGDIENST GMBH by AIR BERLIN PLC; both companies operate in the air passenger transport sector
11-04-2008
- Retirada em 11 de Abril de 2008, a notificação à Comissão da operação de concentração relativa à aquisição do controlo exclusivo pela empresa GALP Energia España SAU (Espanha), pertencente ao Grupo GALP Energia (Portugal), sobre a empresa Agip España SAU ( Espanha), mediante a aquisição de acções.
11-04-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5004 — GALP Energia España/Agip España)
10-04-2008
- Competition Authority authorises acquisition of exclusive control of “Assets” of Policarpo – Viagens e Turismo Lda, consisting of trading establishments, in Evora and Oporto, that provide travel agency services
10-04-2008
- ESEGUR – Empresa de Segurança SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Cidade Gestão – Serviços e Gestão Lda, an undertaking that is active, fundamentally, in the field of outsourced back-office services, in particular document and mailroom management
08-04-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises acquisition, by EDP Gás - SGPS, SA, of exclusive control of Portgás – Sociedade de Produção e Distribuição de Gás SA, a company with an exclusive public-service franchise for the distribution of natural gas; its economic activity consists of the development and operation of the public gas-distribution network in the northern coastal region of Portugal
03-04-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises acquisition, by PAINE & PARTNERS LLC, of exclusive control of the company STAB ERSTE HOLDING GmbH, whose economic activity is the production of hydropneumatic adjustment elements (gas springs), hydraulic vibration dampers and related products
03-04-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises acquisition, by EDP Gás - SGPS, SA, of exclusive control of Portgás – Sociedade de Produção e Distribuição de Gás SA, a company with an exclusive public-service franchise for the distribution of natural gas; its economic activity consists of the development and operation of the public gas-distribution network in the northern coastal region of Portugal
03-04-2008
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises acquisition, by ASFC – SGPS, SA, a joint company set up by Nortesaga – Investimentos SGPS, Lda and Fundo Caravela – Fundo de Capital de Risco, of exclusive control of the company José Manuel Novo SA, which produces and markets containerisation solutions for solid urban wastes
03-04-2008
- Commission approves Heineken´s acquisition of Scottish & Newcastle assets in Belgium, Finland, Portugal and UK; refers acquisition of Irish assets to Irish Competition Authority
03-04-2008
- Competition Authority decides to open an in-depth investigation of the merger involving the acquisition, by the company CATVP - TV Cabo Portugal SA, of exclusive control of Bragatel - Companhia de Televisão por Cabo de Braga SA, Pluricanal Leiria - Televisão por Cabo SA, and Pluricanal Santarém - Televisão por Cabo SA, all electronic communications companies that, fundamentally, carry out cable distribution network activities
02-04-2008
March 2008
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into Nokia's proposed acquisition of Navteq
28-03-2008
- THE COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises the acquisition, by LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC, of exclusive control of the undertaking ELECTRO-ARCO SA, a Portuguese undertaking that produces and sells arc welding consumables, accessories and equipment
27-03-2008
- The Competition Authority authorises the acquisition, by COMPANHIA DE SEGUROS TRANQUILIDADE SA and UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INTERNATIONAL BV, of joint control of ADVANCECARE - GESTÃO DE SERVIÇOS DE SAÚDE SA, an undertaking that provides health plan management services to insurance companies and a private health subsystem
27-03-2008
- Competition Authority authorises acquisition, by INTER-RISCO – Sociedade de Capital de Risco SA, of exclusive control of the companies Frissul – Entrepostos Frigoríficos SA and Frissul – Transportes Frigoríficos Lda, which carry out the activities of cold storage, cold production and refrigerated distribution, and the activity of transporting refrigerated and frozen goods, respectively
18-03-2008
- Competition Authority authorises acquisition of control, by Recheio Cash & Carry SA, of the assets of the undertaking Luta – Comércio e Distribuição de Produtos de Consumo CRL. Both undertakings are active in the Cash & Carry wholesale trade for standard food products
17-03-2008
- Competition Authority authorises acquisition, by Hypercom Corporation, of exclusive control of the companies Thales e-Transactions SA, Thales e-Transactions España SA, Thales e-Transactions GmbH and Thales e-Transactions Ltd, which operate in the business of electronic payment solutions
17-03-2008
- Commission clears proposed acquisition of DoubleClick by Google
13-03-2008
- Toyota Caetano Portugal SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Movicargo - Movimentação Industrial Lda, which imports and markets cargo handling equipment
07-03-2008
- TOP ATLÂNTICO – VIAGENS E TURISMO SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of “Assets” held by Policarpo – Viagens e Turismo Lda and “Assets” held by Portimar Madeira – Agência de Viagens e Turismo Lda; these assets consist of commercial establishments that provide travel agency services.
07-03-2008
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Scottish & Newcastle assets by Carlsberg
07-03-2008
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into OMV’s planned takeover of MOL
06-03-2008
- Commission welcomes Court judgment on Spain's failure to withdraw illegal conditions imposed on E.ON / Endesa merger
06-03-2008
- Concentrations: la Commission autorise le projet de rachat de Telelogic par IBM
05-03-2008
- Mergers: Commission approves proposed acquisition of Foseco by Cookson subject to conditions
04-03-2008
- Commission clears acquisition of Maxit by Saint-Gobain subject to conditions
04-03-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5009 — Randstad/Vedior)
04-03-2008
February 2008
- PAINE & PARTNERS LLC notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the company STAB ERSTE HOLDING GmbH, whose economic activity is the production of hydropneumatic adjustment elements (gas springs), hydraulic vibration dampers and related products
29-02-2008
- ASFC – SGPS, SA, a joint undertaking established by Nortesaga – Investimentos, SGPS, Lda and Fundo Caravela – Fundo de Capital de Risco, notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the company José Manuel Novo SA, which is active in the production and marketing of containerisation solutions for solid urban waste
29-02-2008
- Competition Authority authorises acquisition of exclusive control of Anatur - Agências de Viagens e Turismo SA by Viagens Abreu SA. Both companies provide travel agency services
28-02-2008
- Commission imposes € 899 million penalty on Microsoft for non-compliance with March 2004 Decision
27-02-2008
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of various Hagemeyer subsidiaries by Rexel subject to conditions
22-02-2008
- Hypercom Corporation notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the companies Thales e-Transactions SA, Thales e-Transactions España SA, Thales e-Transactions GmbH and Thales e-Transactions Ltd, which operate in the business of electronic payment solutions
20-02-2008
- Commission clears acquisition of Reuters by Thomson subject to conditions
19-02-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4992 — ArcelorMittal/Galvex)
19-02-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4999 — Heineken/Scottish & Newcastle assets)
16-02-2008
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of former ICI's adhesives and electronic materials businesses by Henkel
15-02-2008
- INTER-RISCO – Sociedade de Capital de Risco SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the companies Frissul – Entrepostos Frigoríficos SA and Frissul – Transportes Frigoríficos Lda, which carry out the activities of cold storage, cold production and refrigerated distribution, and the activity of transporting refrigerated and frozen goods, respectively
14-02-2008
- Competition Authority authorises the merging of three cooperatives into a single cooperative, namely UDIFAR — Cooperativa de Distribuição Farmacêutica CRL, CODIFAR — Cooperativa Distribuidora Farmacêutica CRL, and UNIÃO dos Farmacêuticos de Portugal CRL. The cooperatives are active, fundamentally, in the wholesale trade in pharmaceutical products
12-02-2008
- COMPANHIA DE SEGUROS TRANQUILIDADE SA and UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INTERNATIONAL BV notify acquisition of joint control of ADVANCECARE - GESTÃO DE SERVIÇOS DE SAÚDE SA, an undertaking that provides health-plan management services to insurance companies and to a private health subsystem
11-02-2008
- - LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the undertaking ELECTRO-ARCO SA, a Portuguese undertaking that produces and sells arc welding consumables, accessories and equipment
11-02-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4952 — Carlsberg/Scottish & Newcastle assets)
09-02-2008
- AIR BERLIN PLC notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the undertaking CONDOR FLUGDIENST GMBH. Both companies are active in the air passenger transport sector
09-02-2008
- AIR BERLIN PLC notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the undertaking CONDOR FLUGDIENST GMBH. Both companies are active in the air passenger transport sector
09-02-2008
- Recheio Cash & Carry SA notifies acquisition of control of assets held by Luta – Comércio e Distribuição de Produtos de Consumo CRL. Both undertakings are active in the wholesale trade for standard food products
08-02-2008
- Viagens Abreu SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Anatur - Agências de Viagens e Turismo SA. Both companies provide travel agency services
08-02-2008
- Competition Authority authorises acquisition, by Auto Sueco II- Automóveis SA, of a trading establishment for the purchase and sale of new and used light motor vehicles and the supply of technical assistance services; it is owned by Fernando Simão–Sociedade de Comércio Automóvel e Representações Lda
07-02-2008
- Competition Authority authorises acquisition, by Soares da Costa Construção SGPS, SA, of exclusive control of Contacto – Sociedade de Construções SA, companies that operate in the construction and public works sector
07-02-2008
- Competition Authority authorises acquisition, by GEOTUR-Viagens e Turismo SA, of exclusive control of the company PURAVIDA-Viagens e Turismo Lda, which is engaged in travel and tourist agency activities
04-02-2008
January 2008
- Competition Authority authorises acquisition of exclusive control, by Footfall Limited, of Footfall Ibérica SL, which specialises in high-precision electronic, digital and video systems to count pedestrian flow
31-01-2008
- Commission opens infringement procedure against Spain for not lifting conditions imposed by CNE on acquisition of Endesa by Enel and Acciona
31-01-2008
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Kerling by Ineos
30-01-2008
- Processo COMP/M.4979 — ACER/Packard Bell
29-01-2008
- PINGO DOCE – Distribuição Alimentar SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Plus Discount – Supermercados Ldª, which is active in the retail distribution of food products
28-01-2008
- Competition Authority authorises acquisition, by Nike Inc., via Nike Vapor Ltd., of exclusive control of Umbro PLC, which designs, produces and markets footwear, clothing and sports equipment
24-01-2008
- Commission clears proposed acquisition of Cumerio by Norddeutsche Affinerie
23-01-2008
- EDP – Gestão da Produção de Energia SA notifies acquisition of sole control of the rights to exploit the hydroelectric component of the infrastructures contained in the primary system of the Alqueva multi-purpose undertaking (“EFMA”, composed of the Alqueva and Pedrógão dams and hydroelectric power stations) and the sub-franchise of the rights to the private use of the associated public water domain for the purposes of producing electric power and installing electric power production infrastructure
22-01-2008
- Auto Sueco II - Automóveis SA notifies acquisition, via a transfer, of a commercial establishment that buys and sells light, new and used motor vehicles and provides technical assistance services; it is owned by Fernando Simão – Sociedade de Comércio Automóvel e Representações Lda
21-01-2008
- Soares da Costa Construção, SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the undertaking Contacto – Sociedade de Construções SA. Both undertakings are active in the construction and public works sector
21-01-2008
- Press Release No. 1/2008 - Pharmaceutical companies involved in cartels notified of Competition Authority's updated decision
17-01-2008
- Commission launches sector inquiry into pharmaceuticals with unannounced inspections
16-01-2008
- TRANSDEV Participações, SGPS, SA and JOALTO Group notify creation of a joint undertaking that will be present, principally, in the heavy-vehicle road passenger transport sector.
15-01-2008
- Commission initiates formal investigations against Microsoft in two cases of suspected abuse of dominant market position
14-01-2008
- GEOTUR-Viagens e Turismo SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the undertaking PURAVIDA-Viagens e Turismo Lda, which carries out activities as a travel and tourism agency
14-01-2008
- EDP – Energias de Portugal SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of the undertakings Pebble Hydro – Consultoria, Investimento e Serviços Lda and Hidroeléctrica de Janeiro de Baixo Lda. The economic activities involved are: the execution, manangement and operation of facilities and systems for the production of energy from water resources (mini-hydroplants)
11-01-2008
- Commission launches public consultation on the future framework for State funding of public service broadcasting
10-01-2008
- Commission approves acquisition of Solvay's caprolactones business by Perstorp
10-01-2008
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4926 — Basell/Berre L'Étang Refinery)
04-01-2008
2007
March 2007
- Competition Authority delivers decision to open an in-depth investigation of the merger involving the acquisition, by the company C.L.T. – Companhia Logística de Terminais Marítimos SA, of exclusive control of the activity covering the movement of liquid and liquefied cargoes at the Port of Sines Liquid Bulk Terminal (TGLS) and the integrated management of wastes within the area under the jurisdiction of the Port of Sines, a franchised activity formerly controlled by Administração do Porto de Sines SA.
31-03-2008
January 2007
- Footfall Limited notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Footfall Ibérica SL, a company that specialises in electronic, digital and high-precision video systems to count pedestrian flow
03-01-2008
December 2007
- Competition Authority authorises the acquisition, by Portgás – Sociedade de Produção e Distribuição de Gás SA, of exclusive control of a range of Regulated Gás Natural Assets, currently owned by Galp Gás Natural SA
27-12-2007
- Press Release No. 22/2007 - Competition Authority authorises Sonae Distribuição/Carrefour merger operation, with conditions attached
27-12-2007
- Competition Authority authorises the merger between the undertakings Tomgal – Indústrias de Alimentação SA and Sugal - Alimentos SA, which operate, fundamentally, in the sector involving tomato production and processing
20-12-2007
- Competition Authority authorises acquisition, by EasyJet Airline Company Limited, of exclusive control of GB Airways Limited
20-12-2007
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed take-over of Aker Yards by STX
20-12-2007
- Commission Prohibits MasterCard's intra-EEA Multilateral Interchange Fees
19-12-2007
- Commission welcomes Court judgment on Dutch joint venture CVK
18-12-2007
- By decision of the Competition Authority Council of 18 December 2007, Administrative Proceeding No. Ccent 69/2007 – ABF/GBI was terminated on the grounds of supervening impossibility, since the European Commission has decided to examine the merger operation in question, under Article 22 (3) of EC Regulation No. 139/2004 of 20 January 2004
18-12-2007
- Malta opens petroleum products market to competition; infringement procedure closed
18-12-2007
- Nike Inc., via Nike Vapor Ltd. (a 100%-owned subsidiary of Nike, set up for the purpose of the present transaction), notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Umbro PLC, which operates in the design, production and marketing of footwear, clothing and sports equipment.
14-12-2007
- Competition Authority authorises the acquisition of exclusive control of a range of Roche Assets relating to the Roche products Rapilysin, Bezalip and Neotigason
10-12-2007
- WP nº 31 Unbundling and Incumbent Investment in Quality Upgrades and Cost Reduction
07-12-2007
- WP nº 30 Access Regulation under Asymmetric Information about Demand
07-12-2007
- WP nº 29 The race for telecoms infrastructure investment with bypass: Can access regulation achieve the first best?
07-12-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by Soares da Costa – Concessões, SGPS, SA, of exclusive control of C.P.E. – Companhia de Parques de Estacionamento, SA, which operates vehicle parks
07-12-2007
- Commission approves acquisition of exclusive control, by Continental AG (Germany), of Siemens VDO Automotive AG (Germany). Continental manufactures technical rubber products, tyres, braking systems and other (electronic) components for the car industry; Siemens VDO produces components (electronic and mechanical ) for the car industry.
05-12-2007
- Projected acquisition of the undertaking Tele Atlas (Netherlands) by the undertaking Tom Tom (Netherlands): Commission passes proposal to in-depth investigation phase. Tom Tom produces portable navigation devices, while Tele Atlas is one of the two producers of digital road maps, an essential component of portable navigation devices.
05-12-2007
- Commission approves acquisition of exclusive control of Tele2 Italia and Tele2 España's fixed-line communications by Vodafone Group Plc (UK).
05-12-2007
- Guidelines published on Vertical and Conglomerate Mergers
05-12-2007
November 2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by SUMA – Serviços Urbanos e Meio Ambiente SA, of exclusive control of NOVAFLEX – Técnicas do Meio Ambiente SA. Both undertakings carry out their activities in the field of the provision of waste management and urban cleaning services in general
30-11-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by Sonae Sierra, SGPS, SA, of exclusive control of the companies Gaiashopping I - Centro Comercial SA and Arrabidashopping - Centro Comercial SA, whose main activity consists of providing third parties with premises for trading and catering, leisure and similar activities in the Greater Oporto Region
30-11-2007
- Competition Authority authorises acquisition, by PACSA – Papelaria del Carrión SL, of exclusive control of the companies Copidata – Formulários e Sistemas Para Informática SA and Copidata II – Industrial, Gráfica e Equipamentos SA. The target-companies are active in the production and marketing of envelopes and printed forms
22-11-2007
- Commission clears proposed acquisition of Saar Ferngas AG by the ArcelorMittal group
22-11-2007
- The undertakings Tomgal – Indústrias de Alimentação SA and Sugal - Alimentos SA notify merger. The enterprises are principally active in the tomato production and processing sector
21-11-2007
- Press Release No. 21/2007 - Competition Authority submits a Recommendation to the Government, with measures and a timetable for the introduction of greater competition into the Notary System
21-11-2007
- UDIFAR – Cooperativa de Distribuição Farmacêutica CRL, CODIFAR - Cooperativa Distribuidora Farmacêutica CRL and UNIÃO dos Farmacêuticos de Portugal CRL notify merger. The cooperatives are active, fundamentally, in the wholesale trade in pharmaceutical products
16-11-2007
- CATVP – TV Cabo Portugal SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Bragatel – Companhia de Televisão por Cabo de Braga SA, Pluricanal Leiria – Televisão por Cabo SA and Pluricanal Santarém – Televisão por Cabo SA, which, as telecommunications operators, carry out economic activities as cable distribution network operators and Internet service providers, among others
15-11-2007
- EasyJet Airline Company Limited notifies acquisition of exclusive control of GB Airways Limited, whose main activity consists of the provision of scheduled air passenger transport services as a British Airways franchise holder.
14-11-2007
- The undertaking Portgás – Sociedade de Produção e Distribuição de Gás SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of a set of regulated assets belonging to Gás Natural, at present held by Galp Gás Natural SA
14-11-2007
- Press Release No. 20 /2007 - Salt cartel detected by the Competition Authority in 2006 – Appeals Court confirms cartel and maintains fines imposed on undertakings
14-11-2007
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into Google's proposed take over of DoubleClick
13-11-2007
- Actavis Group PTC ehf notifies acquisition of exclusive control of a set of Roche Assets relating to the products Roche Rapilyzin, Bezalip and Neotigason
13-11-2007
- The Competition Authority authorizes the acquisition, by RAR-SOCIEDADE DE CONTROLE (HOLDING) SA (“RAR”), of exclusive control of COLEPCCL PORTUGAL – Embalagens e Enchimentos SA, the parent company of a group of industrial companies in which the whole activity of producing packaging and related products and industrial padding and equipment is vertically integrated
12-11-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by Recordati – Industria Chimica e Farmacêutica SpA, of exclusive control of OE Holding SA, which specialises in research into and the development, production and distribution of drugs for the treatment of patients suffering from rare diseases (orphan medical products)
12-11-2007
- Competition Authority approves acquisition, by Auto Partner III, SGPS, SA, of exclusive control of Auto Garme SA, whose activities involve the provision of technical assistance services and the marketing of spare parts and new and used light vehicles
12-11-2007
- Competition Authority approves acquisition, by Auto Partner III, SGPS, SA, of exclusive control of A.A. Clemente da Costa SA and José Mário Clemente da Costa SA, whose activities involve the provision of technical assistance services and the marketing of motor vehicles and spare parts
12-11-2007
- The Competition Authority authorizes the acquisition, by RAR-SOCIEDADE DE CONTROLE (HOLDING) SA (“RAR”), of exclusive control of COLEPCCL PORTUGAL – Embalagens e Enchimentos SA, the parent company of a group of industrial companies in which the whole activity of producing packaging and related products and industrial padding and equipment is vertically integrated
12-11-2007
- Competition Authority approves acquisition, by Alliance Healthcare SA, of exclusive control of Alloga Portugal – Armazenagem e Distribuição Farmacêutica, Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda., which is active in the provision of logistics services for pharmaceutical products
12-11-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4513 — Arjowiggins/M-real Zanders Reflex)
09-11-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by SAG GEST – Soluções Automóvel Globais, SGPS, SA, of exclusivie control of Ecometais – Sociedade de Tratamento e Reciclagem SA, which carries out its activities in the field of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap
09-11-2007
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of English Welsh & Scottish Railway Holdings by Deutsche Bahn, subject to conditions
07-11-2007
- EasyJet Airline Company Limited notifies acquisition of exclusive control of GB Airways Limited, whose main activity consists of the provision of scheduled air passenger transport services as a British Airways franchise holder
06-11-2007
October 2007
- Commission clears proposed acquisition of Numico by Danone, subject to conditions
31-10-2007
- Press Release No. 19/2007 Competition Authority fines companies for cartel in public invitation to tender for aircraft to fight forest fires
31-10-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4898 — Compagnie de Saint-Gobain/Maxit)
30-10-2007
- ASSOCIATED BRITISH FOODS plc notifies acquisition of exclusive control of various undertakings and assets belonging to the group GBI Holding BV, including GBI, UNIPESSOAL, LDA, whose main activity is the manufacture and marketing of dry and fresh yeasts
29-10-2007
- WP nº 28 Asymmetric Collusion and Merger Policy
29-10-2007
- Commission approves Owens Corning's proposed acquisition of Saint-Gobain's Vetrotex business, subject to conditions
26-10-2007
- SONAE SIERRA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Gaiashopping I – Centro Comercial SA and Arrabidashopping – Centro Comercial SA, through the acquisition of a 50% shareholding in the registered capital of these companies, at present held directly and indirectly by CNP Assurances. The economic activities of the target-companies consist of providing third parties with premises for trading, catering, leisure and similar activities in the Greater Oporto region
25-10-2007
- Competition Authority determines not to oppose the merger involving Ruralia Holding BV's acquisition of exclusive control of EDIÇÕES NOVA GAIA Lda, which is active in the publishing and publication of schoolbooks and other teaching and pedagogical resources
24-10-2007
- PACSA – Papelaria del Carrión SL notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Copidata – Formulários e Sistemas Para Informática SA and Copidata II – Industrial, Gráfica e Equipamentos SA. The target-companies produce and market envelopes and printed forms
24-10-2007
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of MAP by Antalis subject to commitments
24-10-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4890 — Arcelor/SFG)
23-10-2007
- With conditions and obligations aimed at guaranteeing compliance with the commitments assumed by the notifying party, the Competition Authority approves the acquisition, by BENCOM – Armazenagem e Comércio de Combustíveis SA, of exclusive control of the company NSL – Nicolau Sousa Lima, SGPS, SA, undertakings operating in various sectors of economic activity in the Autonomous Region of the Azores.
23-10-2007
- Introductory remarks on Microsoft's compliance with March 2004 antitrust decision
22-10-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by MEDTRONIC, INC., of exclusive control of KYPHON, INC., a worldwide undertaking operating in the field of medical devices for treatment of the spinal column
22-10-2007
- Competition Authority rules that legislation is not applicable to the operation involving Ruralia Holding BV's acquisition of exclusive control of Edições Gailivro SA, since the operation is not covered by the obligation of prior notification to which Article 9 (1) of Law No. 18/2003 of 11 June refers
22-10-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by The Body Shop International plc, of exclusive control of Dibel – Sociedade Importadora de Produtos de Beleza SA, which is active in the cosmetic products sector
22-10-2007
- Auto Partner III, SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of A.A. Clemente da Costa SA and José Mário Clemente da Costa SA. The undertaking A.A. Clemente da Costa SA provides technical assistance services for Renault vehicles in the mechanical and collision areas; José Mário Clemente da Costa SA markets new vehicles of the Renault range and spare parts that it resells to A.A. Clemente da Costa
22-10-2007
- Auto Partner III, SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Auto Garme SA, by means of the acquisition of 65% of its registered capital. The target-company markets new Renault vehicles, provides technical assistance services for vehicles of this and various other makes in the mechanical and collision areas, takes back used vehicles, which it sells to merchants in this line of business, and purchases used vehicles directly from Renault for sale to other dealers and end-customers
22-10-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by Petróleos de Portugal - Petrogal SA, of exclusive control of Probigalp - Ligantes Betuminosos SA, which purchases, manufactures, processes, imports and exports bituminous products
22-10-2007
- SAG GEST – Soluções Automóvel Globais, SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Ecometais – Sociedade de Tratamento e Reciclagem SA, which carries out activities in the field of ferrous and non- ferrous scrap
19-10-2007
- Soares da Costa – Concessões SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of C.P.E. – Companhia de Parques de Estacionamento SA, which operates parking lots
19-10-2007
- RAR-SOCIEDADE DE CONTROLE (HOLDING) SA (“RAR”), notifies acquisition of exclusive control of COLEPCCL PORTUGAL – Embalagens e Enchimentos SA, the parent company of a group of industrial companies that vertically integrate the whole activity of producing packaging and related products and industrial padding and equipment
19-10-2007
- Commission clears proposed acquisition of Hilton by Blackstone
19-10-2007
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Altadis by Imperial Tobacco, subject to conditions
18-10-2007
- Recordati – Industria Chimica e Farmacêutica SpA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of OE Holding SA, which specialises in research into and the development, production and distribution of drugs for the treatment of patients suffering from rare diseases (orphan medical products)
17-10-2007
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Bonnier Danish book publishing business by Egmont, subject to commitments
15-10-2007
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Organon BS by Schering-Plough, subject to conditions
11-10-2007
- Press Release No. 18/2007 - Competition Authority and Attorney General's Office organise a joint seminar on the application of competition legislation.
10-10-2007
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into Thomson's take over of Reuters
08-10-2007
- Press Release No. 17 /2007 - III Iberian Competition Meeting, organised in Óbidos by the Competition Authority
08-10-2007
- Alliance Healthcare SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Alloga Portugal – Armazenagem e Distribuição Farmacêutica, Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda, which provides logistics services to wholesale and retail undertakings dealing in pharmaceutical products
08-10-2007
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Alcan by Rio Tinto
03-10-2007
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of ABN AMRO assets by Fortis, subject to conditions
03-10-2007
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed take-over of Telelogic by IBM
03-10-2007
- Commission confirms approval of recorded music joint venture between Sony and Bertelsmann after re-assessment subsequent to Court decision
03-10-2007
- State Aid reform
02-10-2007
- Press Release No. 16 /2007 - Competition Authority takes no further action on BAYER/SAPEC case, with conditions attached
02-10-2007
- SUMA – Serviços Urbanos e Meio Ambiente SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of NOVAFLEX – Técnicas do Meio Ambiente SA. Both undertakings carry out their activity in the area of the provision of management services for waste and urban cleansing in general
02-10-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4731 — GOOGLE/DOUBLECLICK)
02-10-2007
- The European Commission launched an inquiry into competition in gas and electricity markets on 13 June 2005, pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation 1/2003 EC
01-10-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by GCT – IMOBILIÁRIA SA, of exclusive control of GRUGEST-SGPS SA, which is active, fundamentally, in the retail trade in food products through the operation of a chain of 22 supermarkets under the trade name ULMAR
01-10-2007
September 2007
- The Body Shop International plc notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Dibel – Sociedade Importadora de Produtos de Beleza SA, which markets the brand “The BODY SHOP” in Portugal, on a franchise basis
28-09-2007
- Ruralia Holding BV notifies acquisition of exclusive control of EDIÇÕES NOVA GAIA Lda, whose economic activity is the publication and sale of schoolbooks
26-09-2007
- Commission adopts Final Report of the Sector Inquiry on Business Insurance
25-09-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by SMURFIT KAPPA ESPAÑA SA, of exclusive control of PLÁSTICOS VICENT SL, a company that, fundamentally, manufactures and markets the particular type of packaging termed “bag-in-box”, which is intended for the packaging of wines and liquid and semi-liquid food products
24-09-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition – by CAPIO AB, via da CAPIO Springfield AB, a special purpose entity for the acquisition – of exclusive control of Unilabs SA, a European group in the field of clinical laboratory analyses, which provides clinical analysis services to doctors, patients and hospitals.
24-09-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4816 — Blackstone/Hilton)
21-09-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4842 — Danone/Numico)
21-09-2007
- Mergers: Commission approves proposed take-over of part of Constantia's particle board division by Kronospan Group, subject to conditions
19-09-2007
- Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Cumerio by Norddeutsche Affinerie AG (NA)
19-09-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY, of exclusive control of NEOWARE INC., which operates worldwide in the supply of thin client solutions (including hardware and software) and services that include open thin client technology in corporate computing environments
19-09-2007
- Ruralia Holding BV notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Edições Gailivro SA, whose economic activity is the publication and sale of schoolbooks
19-09-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by Barclays Private Equity Limited, of exclusive control of Global Refunds Holdings BV – including the acquisition of two Portuguese subsidiaries, Global Refund Portugal II Lda and Global Refund Portugal Lda – and Gallaropoli BV, which are active in the provision of VAT refund services; they concentrate on supplying international customers (mainly traders) with services involving VAT refunds on purchases, with reimbursement in cash and in the form of credit on their credit cards. This service is offered by the undertaking under the trademark “Tax-Free Shopping”
19-09-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by Inter-Risco – Sociedade de Capital de Risco SA, as the managing company for Fundo Caravela, via NewCoffee Co, SGPS, SA, of exclusive control of the undertakings Sanzala – Sociedade Fornecedora de Cafés Lda and 611 – Assistência Técnica Lda, which are active in the roasting and marketing of coffees
19-09-2007
- MEDTRONIC, INC. notifies acquisition of exclusive control of KYPHON, INC, a company that specialises in the design, manufacture and marketing of medical devices for the treatment and restoration of the anatomy of the spinal column
18-09-2007
- Antitrust: Commission welcomes CFI ruling upholding Commission’s decision on Microsoft's abuse of dominant market position
17-09-2007
- Petróleos de Portugal - Petrogal SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Probigalp - Ligantes Betuminosos SA, which purchases, manufactures, processes, imports and exports bituminous products
17-09-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4828 — Owens Corning/Saint Gobain Vetrotex)
15-09-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4726 — Thomson/Reuters)
08-09-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4581 — Imperial Tobacco/Altadis)
08-09-2007
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Kerling by INEOS
07-09-2007
- Mergers: Commission clears proposed acquisition of Procter & Gamble's European tissue business by SCA, subject to conditions
06-09-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4827 — Rio Tinto/Alcan)
06-09-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition, by GRUPO MEDIA CAPITAL, SGPS, SA, of exclusive control of CLMC MULTIMÉDIA SA, a company operating in film distribution and video recording distribution (DVD/VHS) to the retail channel and video rental establishments
06-09-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by SONAECOM SGPS, SA, of exclusive control of TELEMILÉNIO – TELECOMUNICAÇÕES, SOCIEDADE UNIPESSOAL, LDA. (TELE2), which is active in the provision of retail fixed-line telecommunications services, in particular the supply of the fixed telephone service and Internet service
04-09-2007
August 2007
- Inter-Risco–Sociedade de Capital de Risco SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Sanzala – Sociedade Fornecedora de Cafés Lda and 611 – Assistência Técnica Lda, which are active in the roasting and marketing of coffees
31-08-2007
- HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY notifies acquisition of exclusive control of NEOWARE INC., which operates worldwide in the supply of thin client solutions (including hardware and software) and services that include open thin client technology in corporate computing environments
31-08-2007
- Barclays Private Equity Limited notifies acquisition of exclusive control of Global Refunds Holdings BV – including the acquisition of two Portuguese subsidiaries, Global Refund Portugal II Lda and Global Refund Portugal Lda – and Gallaropoli BV, which are active in the provision of VAT refund services, concentrating on supplying international customers (mainly traders) with services involving VAT refunds on purchases, with reimbursement in cash and in the form of credit on their credit cards. This service is offered by the undertaking under the trademark “Tax-Free Shopping”
31-08-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by Luxottica Group SpA, of exclusive control of OAKLEY, Inc., an undertaking that operates worldwide, fundamentally in the design, development, production and distribution of premium optical products
31-08-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4617 — Nutreco/BASF)
30-08-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by FINANÇOR AGRO-ALIMENTAR SA, of exclusive control of NICOLAU SOUSA LIMA INDÚSTRIA, SGPS, SA, which is active, fundamentally, in the production of compound feed for animals and in meat production in the Autonomous Region of the Azores
29-08-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by BIO-RAD LABORATORIES INC., of exclusive control of DIAMED HOLDING AG, which specialises on a world scale in research, development, production and services relating to laboratory diagnostic products
29-08-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4691 — Schering-Plough/Organon BioSciences)
29-08-2007
- Press Release No. 15/2007 - Clarification concerning recent news reports on the documentation seized from PT by the Competition Authority
28-08-2007
- GCT – IMOBILIÁRIA SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of GRUGEST-SGPS SA, which is active, fundamentally, in the retail trade in food products through the operation of a chain of 22 supermarkets under the trade name ULMAR
27-08-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by SONAECOM SGPS, SA, of exclusive control of a group of assets corresponding to the residential segment of the fixed-network retail communications business (voice and Internet) belonging to ONI Telecom – Infocomunicações SA
24-08-2007
- CAPIO AB notifies acquisition of exclusive control of UNILABS SA, a European group operating in the provision of clinical laboratory analysis services
24-08-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4843 — RBS/ABN AMRO assets) (
22-08-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4843 — RBS/ABN AMRO assets) (
22-08-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4843 — RBS/ABN AMRO assets) (
22-08-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4844 — Fortis/ABN AMRO assets)
22-08-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4845 — Santander/ABN AMRO assets) — Candidate case for simplified procedure
22-08-2007
- Commission clears proposed acquisition of US provider of electronic travel distribution services Worldspan by Travelport (US)
21-08-2007
- Press Release No. 14/2007 - Clarification of the Lisbon Commercial Court Decision on the Case involving SIC/PT Multimédia/TV Cabo
17-08-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by Metalgest - Sociedade de Gestão SGPS, SA, of sole control of Benfica SAD, which is responsible for the professional management of the Sport Lisboa e Benfica football team and is active, in particular, in the exploitation of the rights to televise football matches via unencrypted and encrypted channels, and the exploitation of the “Benfica” brand by the professional football team and in sporting events
17-08-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by Casa Agrícola AVR, SA and its individual shareholders, owners of GRUPO LENA, of joint control of Abiber – SGPS, SA, a holding company of GRUPO ABRANTINA; both companies are present in the national construction and public works market.
16-08-2007
- SONAE DISTRIBUIÇÃO notifies acquisition of exclusive control of CARREFOUR (PORTUGAL), a retail food distribution company, which currently operates a chain of 12 hypermarket-format stores and, also, markets fuel on a retail basis, through 8 fuel stations
13-08-2007
- The company GRUPO MEDIA CAPITAL, SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of CLMC MULTIMÉDIA SA, which operates in the field of film distribution and videogram distribution (DVD/VHS) to the retail channel and video rental establishments
13-08-2007
- SMURFIT KAPPA ESPAÑA SA notifies acquisition of exclusive control of PLÁSTICOS VICENT SL, a company that, fundamentally, manufactures and markets the particular type of packaging termed “bag-in-box”, which is intended for the packaging of wines and liquid and semi-liquid food products
08-08-2007
- FAQs on “Abuse of a Dominant Position”
07-08-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by ISRAEL CHEMICALS Ltd., of sole control of SUPRESTA LLC, which is present in the manufacture of phosphorus-based products for fire safety, along with plasticizers and functional fluids
06-08-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC, of sole control of BIOSITE INC., which is active in the diagnostic test market in the areas of cardiovascular diseases, drug detection and infectious diseases
06-08-2007
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Viesgo, Endesa Europa and certain minor Endesa activities in Spain by E.ON
06-08-2007
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of ABN AMRO by Barclays
06-08-2007
- FINANÇOR AGRO-ALIMENTAR SA notifies acquisition of sole control of NICOLAU SOUSA LIMA INDÚSTRIA SGPS, SA, which is active, fundamentally, in meat production and the production of compound feed for animals in the Autonomous Region of the Azores
03-08-2007
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into AEE's take-over of Lentjes GmbH
03-08-2007
- Press Release No. 13/2007 - Competition Authority imposes a fine of EUR 38 million on PT Comunicações for Abuse of a Dominant Position
02-08-2007
- British Airways to pay record £121.5m penalty in price fixing investigation
01-08-2007
- Luxottica Group SpA notifies acquisition of sole control of OAKLEY, Inc., an undertaking that operates worldwide, fundamentally in the area of the design, development, production and distribution of premium optical products
01-08-2007
July 2007
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Gerber by Nestlé
27-07-2007
- Metalgest - Sociedade de Gestão SGPS, SA, notifies acquisition of sole control of Benfica SAD, which is responsible for the professional management of the Sport Lisboa e Benfica football team. At present, in particular, the latter exploits television rights, via encrypted and unencrypted channels, and the “Benfica” brand, through the professional football team and the organisation of sporting events
24-07-2007
- Press Release No. 12/2007 - Competition Authority adopts Simplified Decision for merger operations
24-07-2007
- Competition Authority approves Air Berlin plc's acquisition of sole control of LoMa-Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, both undertakings operating in the air passenger transport sector
23-07-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition, by ST Cigar Group Holding BV, of sole control of BV Schimmelpenninck Sigarenfabrieken v/h Geurts en Van Schuppen, which operates in the production and marketing of cigars.
19-07-2007
- The Competition Authority approves the acquisition (i) by Atlanticfiber – Indústria Ibérica de Fibras Ópticas SA, of joint control of Nelson Quintas & Filhos Holding SGPS, SA and, successively, (ii) by Cabelte (Holding) SGPS, SA, of sole control of Cabospar – Promoção Imobiliária SA. The sector involved is that of the production and marketing of electric cables and copper and optical fibre telecommunications cables.
18-07-2007
- Commission authorises acquisition of Télé 2 France by SFR subject to conditions
18-07-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition of sole control, by ING Parcom Private Equity FCPR III, of 5àSec BV, which is active in the provision of textile treating services (dry cleaning, laundry and associated services e.g. alterations and repairs).
16-07-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition of sole control, by Siemens AG, of Amerlab - Sistemas de Diagnóstico para Laboratório, Lda, which is active in the market for the sale of immunochemical test kits in the territory of Portugal
16-07-2007
- SONAECOM, SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of sole control of TELEMILÉNIO – TELECOMUNICAÇÕES, SOCIEDADE UNIPESSOAL, LDA. (TELE2), which is active in the provision of retail fixed-line telecommunications services, in particular the supply of the fixed telephone service and Internet service
12-07-2007
- ISRAEL CHEMICALS Ltd notifies acquisition of sole control of SUPRESTA LLC, which produces phosphorus-based products for fire safety, along with plasticizers and functional fluids
11-07-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4672 — E.ON/Endesa Europa/Viesgo)
11-07-2007
- Commission adopts consolidated guidance concerning jurisdiction in merger control
10-07-2007
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of BSG Group's wireless business by Syniverse
10-07-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4692 — Barclays/ABN AMRO)
10-07-2007
- BIO-RAD LABORATORIES INC. notifies acquisition of sole control of DIAMED HOLDING AG, which develops and produces reagents and instruments (diagnostic tests) used in blood typing and screening (immunohaematology)
09-07-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4533 — SCA/P&G (European Tissue Business))
07-07-2007
- SONAECOM, SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of sole control of a group of assets corresponding to the residential segment of the fixed-network retail communications business (voice and Internet) of ONI Telecom – Infocomunicações SA
06-07-2007
- Commission approves planned acquisition of Endesa by Enel and Acciona
05-07-2007
- Commission fines Telefónica over €151 million for over five years of unfair prices in the Spanish broadband market
04-07-2007
- Casa Agrícola AVR, SA, and its individual shareholders, owners of Grupo Lena, notify acquisition of joint control of Abiber – SGPS, SA, a holding company of Grupo Abrantina, with economic activity in the building and public works sector
03-07-2007
June 2007
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Novartis' Medical Nutrition business by Nestlé, subject to conditions
29-06-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition of sole control, by CLECE SA, of Astrolimpa – Sociedade de Limpezas Industriais SA, a company operating in the national market for the provision of cleaning services.
29-06-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition of sole control, by CLECE SA, of Astrolimpa – Sociedade de Limpezas Industriais SA, a company operating in the national market for the provision of cleaning services.
29-06-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition of sole control, by CLECE SA, of Astrolimpa – Sociedade de Limpezas Industriais SA, a company operating in the national market for the provision of cleaning services.
29-06-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4688 — Nestlé/Gerber)
29-06-2007
- International Monetary Fund - Portugal: 2007 - Article IV Consultation: IMF recommends increasing competition in product markets
28-06-2007
- Commission prohibits Ryanair’s proposed takeover of Aer Lingus
27-06-2007
- State aid: Commission endorses €106 million aid for two separate investment projects in the pulp and paper sector in Figueira da Foz Portugal
27-06-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4477 — SES Astra/Eutelsat/JV)
26-06-2007
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Ineos CV´s Specialty PVC Business by Vinnolit
26-06-2007
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition, by Mota - Engil, Ambiente e Serviços, SGPS, SA, of sole control of Multiterminal - Sociedade de Estiva e Tráfego SA, an undertaking operating in port cargo handling and container repair and maintenance activities
25-06-2007
- INVERNESS MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, INC notifies Authority of its acquisition of sole control of BIOSITE, INC., which produces and markets diagnostic tests in the areas of cardiovascular diseases, drug detection and contagious diseases
22-06-2007
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of Wolff by Dow Chemical
20-06-2007
- Competition Authority notified of ING Parcom's acquisition of sole control of 5àSec
18-06-2007
- Press Release No. 11/2007 - Competition Authority advances in international ranking by Global Competition Review
18-06-2007
- Competition Authority approves CDC Capital Investissement's acquisition of sole control of Genoyer SA, which produces and markets tubes, valves and equipment for the oil and gas industry
18-06-2007
- Competition Authority notified of STCG's acquisition of sole control of the Dutch undertaking Schimmelpenninck and, through its Dutch subsidiary HW, its acquisition of the Belgian undertaking TVE's cigar brands that are marketed in Portugal.
15-06-2007
- Competition Authority notified of the acquisition of sole control of NSL by the Bensaude Group, through BENCOM
15-06-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4732 — Terra Firma/EMI) — Candidate case for simplified procedure
15-06-2007
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed takeover of Constantia's particle board division by the Kronospan Group
15-06-2007
- HgCapital abandons proposed acquisition of Denton and withdraws notification
14-06-2007
- Competition Authority notified of Siemens' acquisition of sole control of Amerlab
12-06-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4685 — ENEL/Acciona/Endesa)
12-06-2007
- Competition Authority notified of CLECE's acquisition of sole control of Astrolimpa
12-06-2007
- Commission approves proposed acquisition of First Choice by TUI, subject to conditions
06-06-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4650 — Porsche/Volkswagen)
05-06-2007
- Air Berlin plc notifies acquisition of sole control of LoMa-Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH
05-06-2007
- Press Release No. 10/2007 - TAP/Portugália merger: Competition Authority authorises the operation, with conditions and obligations attached
05-06-2007
May 2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4572 — Vinnolit/Ineos CV Specialty PVC Business)
30-05-2007
- Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed take-over of Denton by HgCapital
30-05-2007
- Competition Authority approves acquisition, by SECIL – Companhia Geral de Cal e Cimento SA, of sole control of the company Cimentos da Madeira Lda
24-05-2007
- Competition Authority approves acquisition, by Danish HoldCo A/S, a special purpose vehicle wholly owned by Fundo EQT V, of sole control of the company Dako Denmark A/S
24-05-2007
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of Atradius NV by Compañhia Española de Seguros y Reaseguros de Crédito y Caución, SA, Sociedade Unipersonal
24-05-2007
- Commission approves Universal's proposed takeover of BMG's music publishing business, subject to commitments
22-05-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4550 — Dow Chemical/Wolff Walsrode)
22-05-2007
- Press Release No. 9/2007 - Authority notifies undertakings of Draft Decision on TAP-PGA merger
18-05-2007
- Competition Authority approves acquisition, by the company Vista Desarrollo SA, SCR, of sole control of the Spanish-registered company Laboratórios Indas SA, as well as, by this means, of its subsidiary Indas Portugal, Produtos de Saúde, Hospitalares e de Higiene Lda
17-05-2007
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition, by A. SILVA & SILVA SGPS, SA, of sole control of SOPOL – SOCIEDADE GERAL DE CONSTRUÇÕES E OBRAS PÚBLICAS, SA, a company of which it held joint control with Dragados Construcción PO, SA
17-05-2007
- Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4540 — Nestlé/Novartis (Medical Nutrition Business))
16-05-2007
- Competition Authority approves the formation of a company to operate in the automotive vehicle sector, specifically in the retail business and authorised repair business, with SAG Gest – Soluções Automóveis Globais, SGPS, SA and Alfredo José Mendes da Silva Bastos as its shareholders
15-05-2007
- Kohler Co. notifies acquisition of sole control of Lombardini SRL
15-05-2007
- CDC Capital Investissement notifies acquisition of sole control of Genoyer SA
14-05-2007
- Competition Authority approves Carlyle Group's acquisition of sole control of Freeport Leisure Plc
11-05-2007
- http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/07/645&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en
10-05-2007
- Competition Authority approves Thermphos Trading GmbH's acquisition of sole control of the Dequest business currently held by Solutia Inc
04-05-2007
- Why Should National Competition Authorities be Independent? And how should they be Accountable?
04-05-2007
- Competition Authority decides that Cegedim SA's acquisition of sole control of Dendrite International, Inc. is not covered by the obligation to provide prior notification to which Article 9 of the Competition Law refers.
04-05-2007
- Commission opens in-depth inquiry into Travelport's proposed acquisition of Worldspan
03-05-2007
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of Industrias de Alimentação IDAL, SA by the company Tomgal – Indústrias de Alimentação SA
03-05-2007
- Mota - Engil, Ambiente e Serviços, SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of sole control of Multiterminal - Sociedade de Estiva e Tráfego SA
02-05-2007
April 2007
- Fundo EQT V notifies Competition Authority of acquisition of sole control of Dako Denmark A/S
24-04-2007
- Press Release No. 8/2007 - CA detects cartel operating in the Port of Setúbal and imposes a fine of €185,000
23-04-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves Nilefos Chemicals and Minerals Ltd's acquisition of sole control of Rhodia Home Personal Care and Industrial Ingredients SA, Unipersonal
23-04-2007
- Compañia Española de Seguros e Reaseguros de Crédito y Caución SA notifies CA of acquisition of sole control of Atradius NV
18-04-2007
- Competition Authority approves acquisition by MONTE SGPS, SA of sole control of MONTEADRIANO - SGPS, SA.
16-04-2007
- Competition Authority approves OPCA – OBRAS PÚBLICAS E CIMENTO ARMADO SA's acquisition of sole control of CERAMICAPOLO – INDÚSTRIA e CERÂMICA SA.
16-04-2007
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition, by ALELUIA – CERÂMICAS SA, of sole control of KERATEC – INDÚSTRIAS CERÂMICAS SA
16-04-2007
- Guidelines on the prior evaluation procedure for merger operations between undertakings
16-04-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition of sole control of Recoletos Grupo de Comunicación SA, a Recoletos Group company, by Unidade Editorial SA, an RCS Group company
11-04-2007
- Press Release No. 6/2007 - This week Portugal hosts the Annual Meeting of the ECA
10-04-2007
- Competition Authority considers that the acquisition of sole control of MARINERTES SA by TEIXEIRA DUARTE – Engenharia e Construções SA is not covered by the obligation to provide prior notification.
09-04-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition of sole control of MARRACHINHO – SUPERMERCADOS DO ALGARVE SA by ITMI NORTE-SUL PORTUGAL – Sociedade de Desenvolvimento e Investimento SA.
09-04-2007
- Carlyle Group notifies Competition Authority of acquisition of sole control of Freeport Leisure Plc
04-04-2007
March 2007
- Grupo A. Silva & Silva notifies acquisition of sole control of SOPOL
30-03-2007
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of Actaris Metering Systems by Itron, Inc
29-03-2007
- Tomgal – Indústrias de Alimentação SA notifies acquisition of sole control of Industrias de Alimentação IDAL SA
28-03-2007
- Press Release No. 5/2007 - Authority takes TAP/Portugália merger to the in-depth investigation phase
28-03-2007
- Grupo Thermphos notifies acquisition of sole control of the Dequest business currently held by Solutia Inc
28-03-2007
- Cegedim SA notifies acquisition of sole control of Dendrite International, Inc
28-03-2007
- SECIL notifies acquisition of sole control of the company Cimentos da Madeira
27-03-2007
- SAG Gest and Alfredo José Mendes da Silva Bastos notify formation of a company to operate in the automobile sector, specifically in the retail business and the authorised repair business.
22-03-2007
- OPCA – OBRAS PÚBLICAS E CIMENTO ARMADO SA notifies acquisition of sole control of CERAMICAPOLO – INDÚSTRIA e CERÂMICA SA.
19-03-2007
- Press Release No. 4/2007 - Competition Authority authorises BCP/BPI merger, with conditions and obligations
16-03-2007
- Press Release No. 3/2007 - Complaint presented by Tvtel to the Competition Authority (CA)
14-03-2007
- ALELUIA – CERÂMICAS SA notifies acquisition of sole control of KERATEC – INDÚSTRIAS CERÂMICAS SA
14-03-2007
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of ICS INEX INSPECTION SYSTEMS by EMHART GLASS SA
12-03-2007
- Competition Authority notified of Unidade Editorial's acquisition of sole control of Recoletos
09-03-2007
- Competition Authority notified of Nilefos' acquisition of sole control of HPCII
09-03-2007
- Competition Authority authorizes acquisition of sole control of SOPOL – SOCIEDADE GERAL DE CONSTRUÇÕES E OBRAS PÚBLICAS SA by OPCA – OBRAS PÚBLICAS E CIMENTO ARMADO SA.
08-03-2007
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of Complage – Construções e Projectos SA by Edifer – Sociedade Gestora de Participações Sociais SA.
05-03-2007
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of GARDENA AG by HUSQVARNA DEUTSCHLAND GmbH
05-03-2007
- MONTE, SGPS, SA notifies acquisition of sole control of MONTEADRIANO - SGPS, SA.
05-03-2007
- Itron, Inc notifies acquisition of sole control of Actaris Metering Systems
02-03-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY announces termination of administrative proceeding relating to acquisition of sole control of ENDESA SA by GAS NATURAL, SDG, SA
01-03-2007
February 2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises acquisition of sole control of PAVICENTRO – PRÉ-FABRICAÇÃO SA by OPCA – OBRAS PÚBLICAS E CIMENTO ARMADO SA.
27-02-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises acquisition of joint control of PROMORAIL – TECNOLOGIAS DE CAMINHO de FERRO SA by OPCA – OBRAS PÚBLICAS E CIMENTO ARMADO SA and EDIFER – SGPS, SA
27-02-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises acquisition of sole control of OPCA – OBRAS PÚBLICAS DE CIMENTO ARMADO SA by ESPÍRITO SANTO PROPERTY SA
27-02-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition of joint control of AUTOLOMBOS – SOCIEDADE DE AUTOMÓVEIS Lda by SAG GEST – SOLUÇÕES AUTOMÓVEL GLOBAIS, SGPS, SA and NUNO LOBO
27-02-2007
- Competition Authority issues approval, with conditions, for acquisition of sole control of Eólica da Alagoa SA by Enernova - Novas Energias SA
26-02-2007
- Competition Authority approves OPERADORES VACACIONALES' acquisition of sole control of CÓNDOR VACACIONES
19-02-2007
- Press Release No. 2/2007 - Clarification by the Competition Authority
16-02-2007
- Competition Authority approves PAMPLONA PE HOLDCO 5 SA's acquisition of sole control of the “Ceramics Business” of the companies JOHNSON MATTHEY PLC and JOHNSON MATTHEY INC
09-02-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorises acquisition of sole control of ALELUIA CERÂMICA SA by OPCA – OBRAS PÚBLICAS E CIMENTO ARMADO SA
02-02-2007
January 2007
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of the company Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. by the undertaking IFIL Investments SpA
31-01-2007
- Competition Authority approves Lonza Group Limited's acquisition of sole control of the Cambrex Corporation's assets representing its bioproduct and biopharmaceutical business
26-01-2007
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of SIMÕES&FREITAS LDª by PINGO DOCE – Distribuição Alimentar SA
23-01-2007
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control Conor Medsystems, Inc by the undertaking Johnson & Johnson
22-01-2007
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of N.V. De Smet SA Technologies & Services by Barclays Private Equity France SAS
19-01-2007
- Press Release No. 1/2007 - BCP/BPI Takeover Bid – Clarification by the Competition Authority
19-01-2007
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of QUALIFRUTAS LDA by GCT – Gestão De Comércio Grossista, SGPS, SA
17-01-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves WINREASON SA's acquisition of sole control of ONI, SGPS, SA.
15-01-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition, by LACTOGAL - Produtos Alimentares SA, of sole control of INTERNATIONAL DAIRIES CV, with the imposition of conditions and obligations (disposal of the registered capital of the company RENOLDY- Produção e Comercialização de Leite e Produtos Lácteos, Lda)
15-01-2007
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition of sole control of the company SWEDEN DIA by GRUPO CINVEN, via CB DIAGNOSTIGS AB
11-01-2007
- Competition Authority approves Segulah Beta AB's acquisition of sole control of Isaberg Rapid AB
10-01-2007
2006
December 2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition of sole control of Grupo Media Capital SGPS, SA (“MEDIA CAPITAL”) by Promotora de Informaciones SA (“PRISA”), by means of a bid to purchase the shares representing its registered capital
29-12-2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition of sole control of R.L. - Sociedade Gestora de Participações Sociais SA by Mota - Engil, Ambiente e Serviços, SGPS, SA, by means of a bid to purchase the shares representing its registered capital.
27-12-2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the merger of the activities of NYSE Group Inc. and Euronext NV at an international level
22-12-2006
- Press Release No 28/2006 - Portuguese Competition Authority clears Sonaecom/PT merger – with conditions and obligations attached
22-12-2006
- Press Release No 27/2006 - Article published in the Diário Económico of 13 December under the title “European Court approves minimum fees for lawyers”, preceded by the reference “Decision contradicts Authority s opinion”
15-12-2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY authorizes AUTO SUECO s acquisition of sole control of STAND BARATA
14-12-2006
- Competition Authority authorizes Investifino s acquisition of 100% of the shares representing the registered capital of Grupo Soares da Costa SGPS, SA
14-12-2006
- Press Release No 26/2006 - New preliminary decision on Sonaecom/PT merger
05-12-2006
November 2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition of sole control of MARKEM CORPORATION by DOVER TECHNOLOGIES INC
30-11-2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the creation of a joint undertaking between Inter-Risco – Sociedade de Capital de Risco SA and Serlima Gest SGPS, SA, which will essentially act as the Serlima Group holding company
23-11-2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves acquisition by MOTORTEJO – Comércio e Indústria Automóvel SA, through a transfer, of sole control of a motor vehicle trading and repair establishment at present held by FÓRMULA H – Comércio de Veículos SA
23-11-2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition of sole control of SOM LIVRE – SOM E IMAGEM Lda by SIC – SOCIEDADE INDEPENDENTE DE COMUNICAÇÃO SA
21-11-2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition of sole control of JABA FARMACÊUTICA, JABAFARMA and BONAFARMA by the undertaking RECORDATI ESPANHA
16-11-2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition by PINGO DOCE – Distribuição Alimentar SA, via a transfer, of a group of assets – two commercial establishments, both called Supermercados Alentejano, one located in the municipality of Ourique and the other located in the municipality of Almodôvar – owned by the company FAUSTINO & LOPES - Alentejano Supermercados Lda
02-11-2006
October 2006
- Press Release No.25/2006 - Authority arranges a meeting between European Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes and Portuguese entrepreneurs
29-10-2006
- Competition Authority rules that the acquisition of ordinary shares in the Group Soares da Costa SGPS, SA – Sociedade Aberta by Manuel Fino SGPS, SA is not covered by the obligation of prior notification under the terms of Article 9 of the Competition Law, on the grounds that it does not constitute a merger between undertakings in the meaning of Article 8 (1), combined with point (3) of the same article
11-10-2006
September 2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition of sole control of Pullmantur SA by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
30-09-2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition by AXA Investment Managers Private Equity Europe SA of sole control of Financière Eliokem SARL and Eliokem Inc
28-09-2006
- Press Release No. 24/2006 - Merger SonaeCom/PT – statement
27-09-2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY rules that the acquisition of Ferro Corporation assets by Wind Point Partners VI, LP is not covered by the obligation of prior notification
26-09-2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition of sole control of the assets, properties, holdings, and activities attached to the R&D, production, marketing and sale of lateral flow diagnostic tests and directly related products, belonging to various undertakings in the ACON Group
25-09-2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition of sole control of ABAC ARIA COMPRESSA SpA by ATLAS COPCO AB, via its subsidiary ATLAS COPCO ITALIA SpA
21-09-2006
- Annual Report on Competition Policy submitted to OECD (July 2005-June 2006)
14-09-2006
August 2006
- COMPETITION AUTHORITY approves the acquisition of sole control of RAISIO PORTUGAL – Produtos Químicos Lda by CIBA ESPECIALIDADES QUÍMICAS SL
31-08-2006
- Press Release No. 22/2006 - Competition Authority holds public consultation until 28 September on the terms of the administrative procedure relating to a request for exemption from a fine or a special reduction in the amount
30-08-2006
- Press Release No. 21/2006 - Publication of the law introducing clemency in competition cases in Portugal
25-08-2006
- Competition Authority rules that the acquisition of sole control of NUTRIFRESH – COMÉRCIO DE PRODUTOS ALIMENTARES LDª by GCT – GESTÃO DE COMÉRCIO TOTAL SGPS SA is not covered by the obligation of prior notification to which Article 9 of the said Competition Law refers since the conditions for notification provided for in point 1 of that article are not fulfilled
24-08-2006
- Competition Authority approves the merger by incorporation of three formerly independent cooperatives, Farcentro – Cooperativa Farmacêutica do Centro de Portugal CRL, Cofarbel – Cooperativa Comercialização Beira Litoral CRL and Centrobeira – Cooperativa de Serviços à Farmácia CRL, into the incorporating undertaking Farbeira – Cooperativa de Farmacêuticos do Centro CRL
24-08-2006
- Press Release No. 20/2006 - Competition Authority considers clauses in SIC and TV Cabo Partnership Agreement illegal and imposes a fine totalling € 3,040,000
11-08-2006
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of Auto Comercial Ouro by FS Ibérica SGPS SA
10-08-2006
- Press Release No. 19/2006 - Sonaecom/PT merger
03-08-2006
July 2006
- Competition Authority approves MODELO CONTINENTE SGPS SA’s acquisition of a set of assets belonging to SCANEVA – PRODUTOS ALIMENTARES LDA
28-07-2006
- Competition Authority announces termination of the administrative proceedings relating to IBERSOL SGPS SA’s acquisition of sole control of TELE PIZZA SA
27-07-2006
- Competition Authority approves Siemens AG’s acquisition of sole control of DPC – Diagnostics Products
20-07-2006
- Press Release No. 18/2006 - Global Competition Review awards the Competition Authority a higher international ranking
18-07-2006
- Press Release No. 17/2006 - Sophisticated cartel in the salt sector operated for eight years, causing serious losses to consumers and industry – Authority imposes a fine of 910,000 euros
17-07-2006
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of joint control of TAGUSGÁS – Empresa de Gás do Vale do Tejo SA by Construtora do Lena SGPS SA
07-07-2006
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of Portway - Handling de Portugal SA by ANA - Aeroportos de Portugal SA
07-07-2006
- Competition Authority approves PERFORMANCE FIBERS EUROPE SARL’s acquisition of sole control of a group of assets belonging to INVISTA RESINS AND FIBERS GmbH
06-07-2006
June 2006
- Competition Authority authorizes acquisition of sole control of LUSOSIDER - Projectos Siderúrgicos SA by CSN Steel Corporation
30-06-2006
- Competition Authority authorizes acquisition of sole control of the company Enermet Group Oy by Bayard Group Pty
27-06-2006
- Mobile Operators Reach Agreement - Price Plan Simulators Available by 1 October
26-06-2006
- Press Release No. 16/2006 – Competition Authority Recommendation – Mobile operators adopt price comparison simulators
22-06-2006
- Competition Authority approves JÓSE DE MELLO SAÚDE’s acquisition of sole control of DR. CAMPOS COSTA – CONSULTÓRIO DE TOMOGRAFIA COMPUTORIZADA SA, VALIR – SOCIEDADE GESTORA DE PARTICIPAÇÕES SOCIAIS SA and VALAB – SGPS SA
20-06-2006
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of a group of regulated natural gas assets, at present belonging to Galp Energia, by REN – Rede Eléctrica Nacional SA
20-06-2006
- Competition Authority authorizes Pestana Group’s acquisition of sole control of INTERVISA
19-06-2006
- Competition Authority authorizes purchase of a Moura trading establishment by Pingo Doce
06-06-2006
- Competition Authority approves ALTRI SGPS SA’s acquisition of sole control of CELULOSE BEIRA INDUSTRIAL (CELBI) SA
06-06-2006
- Competition Authority authorizes the acquisition by Dia Portugal- Supermercados SA, from Patrisuper, of four supermarkets in the municipalities of Vouzela, Oliveira de Frades, S.Pedro do Sul and Tondela
06-06-2006
- Press Release No. 15/2006 - Ibero-American Workshop and Forum on Competition, which were held in Lisbon as part of “I Lisbon Competition Week”
01-06-2006
May 2006
- Press Release No. 14/2006 - Authority fines Medical Association for imposing tables of charges
31-05-2006
- Competition Authority rules that the acquisition of sole control of Huhtamäki Embalagens Portugal SA by ONO Développement SAS, from the Finnish company Huhtamäki OYJ, is not covered by the obligation to provide prior notification to which Article 9 of the said Law refers, since the conditions for notification provided for in point (1) of that article are not fulfilled
31-05-2006
- Competition Authority rules that the acquisition of sole control of VVF Vacances and VVF Patrimoine (“VVF Group”) by Caisse De Dépôts et Consignations (“CDC”) and Finama Private Equity (“Finama PE”) is not covered by the obligation to provide prior notification to which Article 9 of the said Law refers, since the conditions for notification provided for in point (1) of that article are not fulfilled
31-05-2006
- Competition Authority decides that MODELO CONTINENTE’s acquisition of a group of assets belonging to the “Maconde Group” companies Macmoda and Tribo Decorações does not constitute a merger between undertakings under the terms of the Competition Law and is therefore not subject to the obligation to provide prior notification
30-05-2006
- Competition Authority approves PT Comunicações SA’s acquisition of sole control of Dados, Comunicações e Soluções Informáticas Lda
30-05-2006
- Press Release No. 13/2006 - I Lisbon Competition Week - II Portuguese-speaking Meeting on Competition
30-05-2006
- Press Release No. 12 /2006 - Competition Authority appointed President of the European Network of Competition Authorities
25-05-2006
- Leniency program approved by the Portuguese parliament
19-05-2006
- Competition Authority approves ERCROS SA’s acquisition of sole control of the company DERIVADOS FORESTALES GROUP XXI SL
18-05-2006
- Press Release No. 11 /2006 - Authority signs Cooperation Protocol with the Centre for Judicial Studies
16-05-2006
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of SADOPORT
09-05-2006
- Press Release No. 10 /2006 - I Lisbon Competition Week
08-05-2006
- Press Release No. 8/2006 - Competition Authority bans the merger between the Brisa Group and Auto-Estradas do Atlântico Group
01-05-2006
April 2006
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of joint control of Union Española de Explosivos SA, the owner of SPEL – Sociedade Portuguesa de Explosivos SA, by a Group of UEE Managers and by the undertakings INVERSIONES IBERSUIZAS and VISTA DESARROLLO
27-04-2006
- Press Release No. 9/2006 - Authority fines Nestlé 1 million euros for abusive clauses in coffee supply contracts
27-04-2006
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition by PINGO DOCE – Distribuição Alimentar SA of a commercial establishment in Santa Comba Dão named “Supermercado Feira”
12-04-2006
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition by SOLERA INC of sole control of the “Claims Services Business” belonging to Automatic Data Processing Inc. (Grupo ADP)
12-04-2006
- Press Release No. 7/2006 - Authority proposes measures to increase competition in water sector concessions
06-04-2006
March 2006
- Competition Authority approves UNIBETÃO’s acquisition of sole control of SICOBETÃO, attaching conditions and obligations
24-03-2006
- Press Release No. 5/2006 - The Competition Authority pursues its anti-cartel activities
15-03-2006
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of ACTIVIDADES MULTI-CINEMAS E ESPECTÁCULOS LDA by CINEMA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION LDA
14-03-2006
- Competition Authority approves CEPSA’s acquisition of sole control of Lubrificantes Del Sur SA
13-03-2006
- Press Release No. 4/2006 - Presentation to the Government of the Recommendation on Pharmacies
01-03-2006
February 2006
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of HOSPOR – Hospitais Portugueses SA by Espírito Santo Saúde SGPS, SA
27-02-2006
- Competition Authority approves acquisition by Edifer SGPS of sole control of Gestisor SGPS and its holding Promorail Tecnologia de Caminhos de Ferro SA
23-02-2006
- Guide to the notification of mergers to the Competition Authority
20-02-2006
- Press Release No. 3/2006 - Acquisition of Portugal Telecom notified
20-02-2006
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of Benninger Holding AG and its holdings (except for the undertakings Benninger Guss AG and Benninger Immobilien AG) by CapVis Equity II LP
16-02-2006
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of AIXAM-MEGA, SA by Fundos AXA LBO III, FCPR, which are managed by Axa Investment Managers Private Equity Europe SA
15-02-2006
- Competition Authority issues a ruling of non-applicability in merger case No. 79/2005 – KEMET / “EPCOS business”, on the grounds that none of the notification criteria provided for in Article 9 (1) of the Competition Law is fulfilled
15-02-2006
- Competition Authority issues a ruling of non-applicability in the case of notified merger No. 1/2006 - GROSVENOR / SONAE / SONAE SIERRA, on the grounds that none of the notification criteria provided for in Article 9 (1) of the Competition Law is fulfilled
14-02-2006
- Competition Authority approves Violas SGPS SA’s acquisition of sole control of Solverde-Sociedade de Investimentos Turísticos da Costa Verde SA
03-02-2006
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of SELENIS – INDÚSTRIA DE POLÍMEROS SA and SELENIS ITÁLIA SpA by the undertaking LA SEDA DE BARCELONA SA.
03-02-2006
- Press Release No. 2/2006 - Visit to the Authority president by his Czech counterpart
02-02-2006
January 2006
- Competition Authority approves acquisition by PINGO DOCE – Distribuição Alimentar SA, by means of a lease transfer, of a trading establishment in Ílhavo, owned by the company PARADI – Supermercados Lda
26-01-2006
- Competition Authority halts the proceeding relating to Rede Eléctrica Nacional SA’s acquisition of sole control of the high-pressure natural gas transport network, controlled at present by GPD – Gás de Portugal SGPS, SA (via Transgás)
19-01-2006
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition by PINGO DOCE – Distribuição Alimentar SA, by means of a lease transfer, of a trading establishment situated in Mem Martins, in the municipality of Sintra, and owned by the company POLISUPER – Produtos Alimentares SA.
18-01-2006
- Competition Authority approves the creation of a joint venture, “Nova EAD”, to be controlled by CTT - Correios de Portugal SA and the individual shareholders of the company EAD- Empresa de Arquivo e Documentação SA
18-01-2006
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of Compal – Companhia Produtora de Conservas Alimentares SA by Caixa Desenvolvimento SGPS, SA
09-01-2006
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition by José de Mello – Sociedade Gestora de Participações Sociais SA and Têxtil Manuel Gonçalves SGPS, SA of joint control of Efacec Capital SGPS, SA
03-01-2006
- Press Release No. 1/2006 - Authority fines the Portuguese Association of Shipping Agents the sum of 195,000 euros for price-fixing
01-01-2006
2005
December 2005
- Competition Authority issues a ruling of non-applicability regarding the acquisition of GELCASA’s ice-cream shop business by JERÓNIMO MARTINS – RESTAURAÇÃO E SERVIÇOS SA
30-12-2005
- Violas SGPS notifies acquisition of sole control of Solverde-Sociedade de Investimentos Turísticos da Costa Verde
30-12-2005
- LA SEDA DE BARCELONA notifies acquisition of sole control of the companies SELENIS – INDÚSTRIA DE POLÍMEROS SA and SELENIS ITÁLIA SpA
30-12-2005
- KEMET Corporation notifies sole control of EPCOS AG’s tantalum capacitor business
23-12-2005
- In pursuance of Article 40 (2) of the Competition Law, Farmindústria, J. Mello and Alliance Santé notify an alteration to the shareholder structure of Alliance Unichem Farmacêutica
23-12-2005
- Competition Authority approves Caixa Desenvolvimento’s acquisition of sole control of Nutricafés
23-12-2005
- Competition Authority approves Actavis’ acquisition of the totality of the registered capital of certain undertakings and assets in the production and sale of generic medicines for human use, under the ownership of Alpharma
23-12-2005
- PINGO DOCE notifies acquisition, by means of a lease transfer, of the Supermarket PARADI, located in Ílhavo
21-12-2005
- The pharmaceutical co-operatives Farcentro, Cofarbel and Centrobeira notify merger involving incorporation into Farbeira
20-12-2005
- Press Release No. 13/2005 - Competition Authority bars Galp from buying Esso service stations in Portuguese ports
14-12-2005
- GRUPO PESTANA notifies acquisition of sole control of ANGLOTEL HOLDINGS
12-12-2005
- Competition Authority approves BASF’s acquisition of the assets of CROMPTON’s polyurethane business
09-12-2005
- Competition Authority approves Grupo General Cable Sistemas’ acquisition of sole control of Cable Silec’s electric cable and telecommunications department
09-12-2005
- Competition Authority approves Banco Santander Central Hispano’s acquisition of sole control of Interbanco
09-12-2005
- CTT and individual shareholders in EAD - Empresa de Arquivo e Documentação SA notify the establishment of a joint undertaking “Nova EAD”
07-12-2005
- Competition Authority approves Celulose do Caima’s acquisition of joint control of EDP – Bioeléctrica
06-12-2005
November 2005
- Competition Authority approves FOGECA MULTIAUTO’s acquisition of sole control of GRUPO VDR
30-11-2005
- Competition Authority issues conditional approval of ENERNOVA’s acquisition of sole control of the undertakings Bolores, Eneraltius, Levante, Cabeço das Pedras and Malhadizes
30-11-2005
- Competition Authority approves CHINA NATIONAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION’s acquisition of sole control of DRAKKAR HOLDING SA
28-11-2005
- PINGO DOCE notifies the acquisition, via lease transfer, of a trading establishment in Mem Martins, in the municipality of Sintra, held by the undertaking POLISUPER
25-11-2005
- Press Release No. 12/2005 - Competition Authority prohibits merger between the Arriva and Barraqueiro Groups
25-11-2005
- Competition Authority approves EUROVIDA’s acquisition of the control of property rights over the assets of the life insurance policy portfolio and the assets representing the technical provisions of AVIVA VIE Portugal
23-11-2005
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of MACROMEDIA Inc by ADOBE SYSTEMS Inc.
23-11-2005
- GAS NATURAL notifies acquisition of sole control of ENDESA
21-11-2005
- JERÓNIMO MARTINS – RESTAURAÇÃO E SERVIÇOS SA notifies acquisition of sole control of the ice-cream shop business of GELCASA - Comercialização de Gelados e Ultracongelados SA.
18-11-2005
- Competition Authority approves Catelli Holding’s acquisition of sole control of SIG Manzini and SIG Comaco
17-11-2005
- ACTAVIS notifies acquisition of the entire share capital of certain ALPHARMA GENÉRICOS companies and assets operating in the production and sale of human generics
14-11-2005
- CAIXA DESENVOLVIMENTO notifies acquisition of sole control of NUTRICAFÉS
11-11-2005
- CAIXA DESENVOLVIMENTO notifies acquisition of sole control of COMPAL.
11-11-2005
- Competition Authority issues conditional approval for acquisition of sole control of Ortiga, Energia Eólica SA and Safra - Energia Eólica SA by ENERNOVA - Novas Energias SA.
11-11-2005
- Competition Authority approves FEIRA NOVA’s acquisition, by lease transfer, of two Faro trading establishments named “Loja da Penha” and “Loja de São Luís”.
11-11-2005
- A Comparative Overview of the Progress Achieved to Date in the Construction of the EC Internal Energy Market
09-11-2005
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of SELENIS by IBERSUIZAS and OTHERS
09-11-2005
- Grupo General Cable Sistemas notifies acquisition of Cable Silec’s electric cable and telecommunications department
07-11-2005
- José de Mello and TMG notify acquisition of joint control of Efacec Capital.
07-11-2005
- I Lisbon Conference on Competition Law and Economics - Opening Speech by President of the Portuguese Competition Authority
03-11-2005
October 2005
- Competition Authority approves SONAECOM’s acquisition of sole control of NOVIS and CLIXGEST
31-10-2005
- BASF notifies acquisition of CROMPTON’s polyurethane business
28-10-2005
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of BRISA – Conservação de Infraestruturas SA by EFACEC – Serviços de Manutenção e Assistência SA
26-10-2005
- FOGECA notifies acquisition of sole control of GRUPO VICTOR DOMINGOS RIBEIRO
25-10-2005
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of NQF Gás by NQF Energia
24-10-2005
- Mission from the People’s Republic of China visits Competition Authority
24-10-2005
- Celulose do Caima notifies acquisition of joint control, with EDP – Energias de Portugal, of EDP – Bioeléctrica
21-10-2005
- CHINA NATIONAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION notifies acquisition of sole control of DRAKKAR HOLDING SA
20-10-2005
- Press Relaese No 11/2005 - Authority uncovers milling industry cartel – imposes € 9m fine on 10 companies
20-10-2005
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of certain PEYROTEO & CARAVELA assets by NESTLÉ WATERS DIRECT PORTUGAL
17-10-2005
- EUROVIDA notifies acquisition of the assets of AVIVA VIE Portugal
14-10-2005
- Competition Authority approves Hewlett-Packard Company’s acquisition of the total assets of the undertaking Scitex Vision Ltd
13-10-2005
- Press Relaese No 10/2005 - Cartels in 36 open calls for tender issued by 22 Portuguese hospitals lead to a €16 million fine by the Authority
13-10-2005
- FEIRA NOVA notifies acquisition by lease transfer of the Faro commercial establishments “Loja da Penha” and “Loja de São Luís”
12-10-2005
- BANCO SANTANDER notifies acquisition of sole control of INTERBANCO
07-10-2005
- ENERNOVA notifies acquisition of the registered capital of the undertakings Bolores, Eneraltius, Levante, Cabeço das Pedras and Malhadizes
07-10-2005
September 2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of joint control of BARRANCARNES, TRANSFORMAÇÃO ARTESANAL, SA by NATUREZA SGPS SA, JULÍAN MARTÍN SA and CAJA DUERO – CAJA DE AHORROS DE SALAMANCA Y SORIA.
29-09-2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition by GUÉRIN-RENT-A-CAR (DOIS) of GLOBALRENT’s rent-a-car assets.
29-09-2005
- IBERSUIZAS and OTHERS notify acquisition of joint control of SELENIS
27-09-2005
- Competition Authority decides that the acquisition of sole control of the undertaking Sicóbetão-Fabricação de Betão Pronto SA by Unibetão-Indústrias de Betão Preparado SA should pass to the in-depth investigation phase.
26-09-2005
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of the undertaking VIATRIS Holding GmbH by MEDA AB.
26-09-2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition by BNC – Banco Nacional de Crédito SA of sole control of EUROVIDA – Companhia de Seguros de Vida SA.
26-09-2005
- SONAECOM SGPS SA acquires sole control of NOVIS TELECOM and CLIXGEST – INTERNET E CONTEÚDOS SA.
19-09-2005
- Competition Authority decides that the acquisition of SONHANDO – Organização de Viagens SA by GRUPO PESTANA is not subject to prior notification on the grounds that it does not constitute a merger between undertakings in the meaning of Article 8 (1), combined with point (3), of the same legislation
15-09-2005
- Competition Authority approves acquisition by ESSEX GROUP INC. of sole control of the assets and shareholdings of NEXANS SA’s European subsidiaries in the business area of the manufacture, development, marketing and distribution of enamelled and winding wires
15-09-2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of SEGURO DIRECTO GERE by AXA Aurora SA
14-09-2005
- NQF Energia notifies acquisition of sole control of NQF Gás
14-09-2005
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of the total share capital of UNIBROKER and BECIM by MDS – Corretor de Seguros SA
12-09-2005
- Hewlett-Packard Company acquires total assets of Scitex Vision Ltd
06-09-2005
August 2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of DYWIDAG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL by BLITZ 05-103
30-08-2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of JOST-WORLD by BLITZ 05-070 SERVIÇOS
25-08-2005
- EFACEC – Serviços de Manutenção e Assistência SA notifies acquisition of sole control of BRISA – Conservação de Infraestruturas SA
24-08-2005
- BANCO NACIONAL DE CRÉDITO notifies acquisition of sole control of EUROVIDA
24-08-2005
- GRUPO PESTANA notifies acquisition of SONHANDO
23-08-2005
- NESTLÉ WATERS gives notice of acquisition of PEYROTEO & CARAVELA assets
22-08-2005
- MEDA submits notification of the acquisition of sole control of VIATRIS
22-08-2005
- GUÉRIN-RENT-A-CAR gives notice of the acquisition of the GLOBALRENT assets connected with short-term self-drive vehicle hire
18-08-2005
- ADOBE SYSTEMS gives notice of the acquisition of sole control of MACROMEDIA
17-08-2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of LUSOMUNDO SERVIÇOS by CONTROLINVESTE
10-08-2005
- AXA gives notice of the acquisition of sole control of SEGURO DIRECTO GERE
08-08-2005
- ESSEX GROUP gives notice of the acquisition of sole control of NEXANS’ European subsidiaries in the business area of enamelled winding wires and similar products
05-08-2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition, from GRUPO TERTIR, of joint control of SOTAGUS by MULTITERMINAL
03-08-2005
- MDS submits notification of the acquisition of sole control of UNIBROKER and BECIM
01-08-2005
July 2005
- Catelli submits notification of the acquisition of sole control of SIG Manzini and SIG Comaco
25-07-2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of ITEUVE by CONTROLAUTO
25-07-2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of JOMAR by LUSO FINSA
22-07-2005
- Recommendation No. 2/2005 - The form and the places for the presentation mobile telecommunications prices
02-07-2005
June 2005
- Competition Authority approves the GRUPO ENDESA’s acquisition of sole control of FINERGE
23-06-2005
- Competition Authority initiates an in-depth investigation into the acquisition of Lusomundo Serviços by Controlinveste
17-06-2005
- First Lisbon Conference on Competition Law and Economics at Centro Cultural de Belém, Lisbon, November, 3-4, 2005.
16-06-2005
May 2005
- MODELO CONTINENTE notifies acquisition of sole control of PINTO RIBEIRO SUPERMERCADOS
12-05-2005
- CTT notifies acquisition of sole control of MAILTEC
11-05-2005
- AMBÍLIA notifies acquisition of sole control of the undertakings IPODEC, POLIDUMPER, IPONIX and AUTO-VILA
10-05-2005
- HEATING PRODUCTS notifies acquisition of sole control of ROCA AQUECIMENTO
10-05-2005
- Competition Authority approves EDIFER’s acquisition of sole control of TECNASOL FGE
10-05-2005
- Competition Authority approves SVITZER LISBOA’s acquisition of sole control of LISBON TUGS
05-05-2005
- FOGECA notifies acquisition of sole control of SETUCAR
05-05-2005
- Presentation on the occasion of the European Competition Day: "Liberal Professions: Notaries in EU – a framework for reforms", Luxembourg
03-05-2005
- Competition Authority approves BRISA’s acquisition of sole control of NUTREND ENGENHARIA
02-05-2005
April 2005
- Competition Authority initiates an in-depth investigation into GALP’s acquisition of ESSO’s marked diesel fuel service stations in the Fishing Ports of Matosinhos, Portimão, Peniche, Olhão, Figueira da Foz and Lisbon
29-04-2005
- CONTROLAUTO notifies acquisition of sole control of ITEUVE
22-04-2005
- ERCROS notifies acquisition of sole control of GRUPO ARAGONESAS
21-04-2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition by ENERSYS of FIAMM’s Motive Power Business
21-04-2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition by SERCOS of the total registered capital of DESCO
21-04-2005
- INVESCAIMA notifies acquisition of sole control of PORTUCEL TEJO under the first phase of its reprivatization
19-04-2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition by GALP MADEIRA of the total registered capital of GASINSULAR
14-04-2005
- MAILTEC notifies acquisition of sole control of EQUIPRESTE
12-04-2005
- FLORIMOND DESPREZ notifies acquisition of sole control of ADVANTA LAMBDA
08-04-2005
- Competition Authority decides that CREDIBOM’s purchase of BCP’s business for non-automobile point-of-sale consumer credit is not covered by the obligation to provide prior notification.
07-04-2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition by Papeles Y Cartones de Europa, S.A. of sole control of Gescartão, Sociedade Gestora de Participações Sociais, S.A.
07-04-2005
- PINGO DOCE notifies acquisition from IMOCOM, by means of a lease transfer, of the commercial establishment called “Blu Market” in Santarém
05-04-2005
- SVITZER LISBOA – REBOCADORES E SERVIÇOS MARÍTIMOS, S.A. acquires the total registered capital of LISBON TUGS – COMPANHIA DE REBOCADORES DE LISBOA, S.A.
05-04-2005
- Regulations for the Position of Visiting Fellow
04-04-2005
- MUNDO VIP – OPERADORES TURÍSTICOS S.A. and ELOVIA – INVESTIMENTOS TURÍSTICOS, SGPS, LDA acquire joint control of SOLIFÉRIAS – OPERADORES TURÍSTICOS, LDA.
01-04-2005
March 2005
- EDIFER notifies acquisition of sole control of TECNASOL FGE
29-03-2005
- Competition Authority approves ALLIANCE UNICHEM PLC’s acquisition of sole control of ALLOGA, S.A.
29-03-2005
- Competition Authority approves Angelini Farmacêutica’s acquisition, from Aventis Pharma and Laboratórios Roussel, of the rights and obligations relating to the marketing of the product Adalgur N® in Portugal.
29-03-2005
- Via Oeste, SGPS, S.A. (BRISA Group) and AUTO-ESTRADAS DO OESTE – Concessões Rodoviárias de Portugal, S.A. acquire joint control of Auto-Estradas do Atlântico – Concessões Rodoviárias de Portugal, S.A.
24-03-2005
- SERCOS - Indústria de Condutores Eléctricos, S.A., notifies acquisition of the total registered share capital of DESCO- Fábrica Portuguesa de Material Eléctrico e Electrónico, S.A.
21-03-2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control of ESPIRITO SANTO VIAGENS, S.G.P.S., S.A. by ESPIRITO SANTO TOURISM (EUROPE) S.A.
21-03-2005
- EnerSys, Inc. notifies acquisition of the Motive Power Business belonging to Grupo Fabrica Italiana Accumulatori Motocarri Montecchio S.p.A.
16-03-2005
- ENERNOVA - Novas Energias, S.A. notifies acquisition of sole control of Ortiga, Energia Eólica, S.A. and Safra - Energia Eólica S.A.
09-03-2005
- Controlinveste notifies acquisition of sole control of Lusomundo Serviços
09-03-2005
- Competition Authority approves FRESENIUS KABI’s acquisition of sole control of LABESFAL
08-03-2005
- Competition Authority approves MONSANTO COMPANY’s acquisition of sole control of SEMINIS
08-03-2005
- BRISA – Serviços Viários, SGPS, S.A. notifies acquisition of sole control of NUTREND ENGENHARIA, S.A.
07-03-2005
- Competition Authority approves PORTUGAL TELECOM’s acquisition of sole control of WEBLAB
03-03-2005
February 2005
- GALP MADEIRA notifies acquisition of total registered capital of GASINSULAR
25-02-2005
- Competition Authority considers Competition Law not applicable to Galp Açores’s acquisition of control of SAAGA
23-02-2005
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of control of RECOLETOS by RETOS
23-02-2005
- Competition Authority decides to initiate an in-depth investigation into the acquisition of joint control of ARRIVA TRANSPORTES DA MARGEM SUL (ATMS) by BARRAQUEIRO and ARRIVA INVESTIMENTOS
22-02-2005
- Competition Authority considers Competition Law not applicable to EDP’s acquisition of 20% of Turbogás share capital
21-02-2005
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of control of OGMA by EMBRAER and EMPORDEF
17-02-2005
- ALLIANCE UNICHEM notifies acquisition of sole control of ALLOGA
15-02-2005
- Competition Authority approves SACYR-VALLEHERMOSO’s acquisition of control of FINERGE
14-02-2005
- Competition Authority approves IMPRESA’s acquisition of sole control of SIC
11-02-2005
- EUROPAC notifies acquisition of sole control of GESCARTÃO
11-02-2005
- CREDIBOM notifies acquisition of sole control of the non-automobile point-of-sale consumer credit business managed by CREDIBANCO – Banco de Crédito Pessoal, S.A. until the close of 2004
09-02-2005
- ANGELINI FARMACÊUTICA notifies the acquisition, from AVENTIS PHARMA and LABORATÓRIOS ROUSSEL, of the rights and obligations relating to the marketing of the product Adalgur N®, in Portugal
09-02-2005
- ESPIRITO SANTO TOURISM (EUROPE) notifies acquisition of control of ESPIRITO SANTO VIAGENS, S.G.P.S., S.A.
04-02-2005
- MONSANTO COMPANY notifies acquisition of control of SEMINIS Inc.
02-02-2005
- Competition Authority approves Fima/VG’s acquisition of sole control of Unilever Bestfoods Portugal
01-02-2005
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of joint control of IBÉRIA TOURS by ESPIRITO SANTO VIAGENS and SONAE TURISMO.
01-02-2005
January 2005
- EFACEC notifies acquisition of sole control of ATM – Assistência Total em Manutenção, S.A., BRISA – Conservação de Infraestruturas, S.A. and the business of ENGIMAIS – Engenharia e Consultoria Imobiliária, S.A. involving integrated maintence services in large non-residential buildings.
28-01-2005
- Press Release No. 2/2005 - Luis Cabral has just taken up duties as Principal Economic Adviser to the Competition Authority
24-01-2005
- Competition Authority approves merger of the co-operatives GRULA, COOPERTORRES and TORRENTAL
19-01-2005
- FRESENIUS notifies acquisition of sole control of LABESFAL
18-01-2005
- EDP notifies acquisition of joint control, with National Power, of Turbogás
13-01-2005
- SACYR notifies acquisition of sole control of FINERGE
11-01-2005
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of SOQUIFA by OCP PORTUGAL
11-01-2005
- Press Release No 1/2005 - Competition Authority’s ruling on an anti-competitive practice in the health sector. Fines imposed on the companies Abbott Laboratórios, Bayer Diagnostics Europe, Johnson & Johnson, Menarini Diagnósticos and Roche Farmacêutica Química
11-01-2005
- PORTUGAL TELECOM notifies acquisition of sole control of WEBLAB
10-01-2005
- IMPRESA notifies acquisition of sole control of SIC
04-01-2005
2004
December 2004
- EMBRAER, EADS and EMPORDEF notify acquisition of joint control of OGMA
30-12-2004
- Press Release No 13/2004 - Conditional Approval of the Merger Operation Involving Seguros e Pensões
30-12-2004
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of joint control of YXLON.
28-12-2004
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of joint control of GALP ENERGIA by PETROCER and PARPÚBLICA.
23-12-2004
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of joint control of EMPRIANO by MONTE and ADRIPARTE.
23-12-2004
- PETROGAL notifies acquisition of sole control of certain Esso service stations in port zones
23-12-2004
- Fima/VG notifies acquisition of sole control of Unilever Bestfoods Portugal
23-12-2004
- MERCEDES BENZ COMERCIAL notifies acquisition of sole control of C. SANTOS ALVERCA
22-12-2004
- RETOS notifies acquisition of sole control of RECOLETOS
21-12-2004
- Merger notified by GRULA, COOPERTORRES and TORRENTAL
14-12-2004
- GALP AÇORES notifies acquisition of sole control of SAAGA
09-12-2004
- ESPIRITO SANTO VIAGENS and SONAE TURISMO notify acquisition of joint control of IBÉRIA
06-12-2004
- The European Competition Network: case referrals
06-12-2004
- Acquisition of sole control of YXLON notified by Ernst Reichmayr, Gerhard Unterganschnigg, Ivar Mitchell, Gerhard Andlinger Trust, Beamsley Investments Ltd and all the principals of Andlinger & Company
03-12-2004
- OCP PORTUGAL notifies acquisition of sole control of SOQUIFA
02-12-2004
November 2004
- BARRAQUEIRO notifies acquisition of joint control of ARRIVA TRANSPORTES DA MARGEM SUL
22-11-2004
- ADRIPARTE and MONTE notify acquisition of joint control of EMPRIANO
11-11-2004
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of exclusive control of NAVEPRINTER by GLOBAL NOTÍCIAS
05-11-2004
October 2004
- PETROCER notifies acquisition of joint control of GALP ENERGIA with PARPÚBLICA
22-10-2004
- Competition Authority decides on an in-depth inquiry into the concentration involving the acquisition by the CAIXA GERAL DE DEPÓSITOS of the Grupo BCP’s insurance activities (life and non-life insurance business marketed directly and via intermediaries’ networks).
14-10-2004
September 2004
- Competition Authority approves Associated British Foods’ acquisition of Mauri Fermentos
24-09-2004
- Competition Authority approves EDP’s acquisition of joint control of PORTGÁS
20-09-2004
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of IRP and LUSOCIL by SECIL MARTINGANÇA
14-09-2004
- Competition Authority notified of SALVADOR CAETANO/FERNANDO SIMÃO concentration
14-09-2004
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of ALGECO by TDR CAPITAL
02-09-2004
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of INET by TEKTRONIX
02-09-2004
August 2004
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM (RES) by ENERSIS
26-08-2004
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of FOREIGN & COLONIAL B.V. by ISIS
13-08-2004
- Competition Authority approves acquisition of STABILUS by MONTAGU
12-08-2004
- GLOBAL NOTÍCIAS notifies acquisition of sole control of NAVEPRINTER
12-08-2004
- SECIL MARTINGANÇA notifies acquisition of sole control of IRP and LUSOCIL
12-08-2004
- BRITISH FOODS notifies acquisition of sole control of MAURI FERMENTOS
02-08-2004
- Competition Authority approves the acquisition of GALYCAS and EMESA by PREVIDENTE
02-08-2004
July 2004
- Authority allows creation of a joint undertaking - CTT IMO (NewCo) - between CTT and VISABEIRA, subject to conditions and commitments
14-07-2004
- ISIS ASSET MANAGEMENT notifies acquisition of sole control of FOREIGN&COLONIAL
14-07-2004
- MONTAGU PRIVATE EQUITY notifies acquisition of sole control of STABILUS HOLD CO.
13-07-2004
- Authority approves SEMAPA’s acquisition of sole control of PORTUCEL
12-07-2004
- Authority considers SECIL BRITAS/CARCUBOS merger exempt from obligation to notify
12-07-2004
- Conclusion of case against the Câmara dos Técnicos Oficiais de Contas (Chamber of Certified Accountants)
07-07-2004
- Resolution of Rio de Janeiro of the First Lusophone Meeting on Competition
02-07-2004
June 2004
- Press Release No. 6/2004 - I Portuguese-Speaking Conference on Competition
28-06-2004
- The Competition Authority invites applications for new appointments
18-06-2004
April 2004
- Study on Electricity and Gas Markets in Portugal - Final Report
15-04-2004
March 2004
- Portuguese Competition Authority signs Notice on Cooperation within European Competition Network
30-03-2004
2003
November 2003
- Report of Activities of the Portuguese Competition Authorities: report to the OECD
18-11-2003
- Universal Service Obligations in Portugal: report to OECD
18-11-2003
October 2003
- Portuguese Competition Authority: initial presentation to the OECD Competition Commitee
16-10-2003