Avago Technologies Limited
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission of India examined a notice regarding Avago Technologies Limited's acquisition of sole control of Broadcom Corporation. Assessing market presence and overlaps, the Commission held the deal would not harm competition and approved it under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
What did the court decide?
Approval of the proposed acquisition of Broadcom Corporation by Avago Technologies Limited under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
What the court decided
Fair Competition
For Greater Good
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
(Combination Registration No. C-2015/09/312)
16th December 2015
Notice under sub-section (2) of Section 6 of the Competition Act, 2002 filed by Avago Technologies Limited (“Avago” or “Acquirer”)
CORAM:
Mr. Ashok Chawla Chairperson
Mr. S. L. Bunker Member
Mr. Sudhir Mital Member
Mr. Augustine Peter Member Mr. U. C. Nahta Member Mr. M. S. Sahoo Member Mr. G. P. Mittal Member
Legal Representative of the parties: Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
Order under sub-section (1) of Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the proposed acquisition of Broadcom Corporation by Avago Technologies Limited is likely to cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
Whether the Commission should approve the proposed combination under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002.
Parties & counsel
- applicant
Avago Technologies Limited
Coram
Mr. Ashok Chawla
Mr. S. L. Bunker
Mr. Sudhir Mital
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
All orders in this case
2 orders share this CNR
- Order 1 — this page
- Order 2
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