Jabil Circuit India Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission of India analyzed the proposed acquisition of Ericsson India's EMS business by Jabil Circuit India Pvt. Ltd. Finding that neither party holds a substantial market share and that the EMS segment has many players, the Commission approved the combination under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002, noting no appreciable adverse effect on competition.
What did the court decide?
The Commission approved the proposed combination under Section 31(1) of the Act, stating it is not likely to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition.
What the court decided
Fair Competition For Greater Good
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA (Combination Registration No. C-2017/02/481)
30.03.2017
Notice filed under sub-section (2) of Section 6 of the Competition Act, 2002 given by Jabil Circuit India Pvt. Ltd.
CORAM:
Mr. Devender Kumar Sikri
Chairperson
Mr. Augustine Peter Member
Mr. U. C. Nahta Member
Legal Representative: M/s Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Order under sub-section (1) of Section 31 of the Act
- On 13.02.2017, the Competition Commission of India (“ Commission ”) received a notice under sub-section (2) of Section 6 of the Competition Act, 2002 (“ Act ”) given by Jabil Circuit India Pvt. Ltd. (“ Jabil India ”/ “ Acquirer ” ). The Acquirer submitted certain information on 14.02.2017, as per the undertaking filed at the time of giving the notice.
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the proposed acquisition of Ericsson India's EMS business by Jabil India is likely to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition.
Whether the combination warrants approval under the Competition Act, 2002.
Whether the proposed vertical relationship between the parties raises any competition concerns.
Parties & counsel
- other
Competition Commission of India
- applicant
Jabil Circuit India Pvt. Ltd.
- other
Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd.
Coram
Case details
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