CommScope, Inc.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission of India assessed a proposed acquisition by CommScope of TE Connectivity's Broadband Network Solutions business. After evaluating market shares, product substitutability, and buyer power, the Commission opined the combination was not likely to cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition and approved it under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
What did the court decide?
Approval of the proposed combination by CommScope of the Broadband Network Solutions business of TE Connectivity under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
What the court decided
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA (Combination Registration No. C-2015/05/275)
Fair Competition For Greater Good
22.07.2015
Notice u/s 6 (2) of the Competition Act, 2002 given by:
- CommScope, Inc. (“ CommScope ” or “ Acquirer ”)
Order under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002
CORAM:
Mr. Ashok Chawla Chairperson
Mr. S.L. Bunker Member
Mr. Augustine Peter Member Mr. M.S. Sahoo Member Mr. G.P. Mittal Member
Legal Representatives: M/s Luthra and Luthra Law Offices
Introduction
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the proposed combination by CommScope of the Broadband Network Solutions business of TE Connectivity is likely to cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
Whether the relevant product and geographic markets for Structured Cabling Systems (SCS) and Automated Infrastructure Management (AIM) solutions need to be precisely delineated for the competition ass
Whether the combined market share and other competitive factors indicate a likelihood of abuse of dominant position or creation of monopoly.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
CommScope, Inc.
- applicant
CommScope Holding
- applicant
TE Connectivity Limited
Coram
Case details
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