Summary order identifying parties, transaction structure, and relevant product markets for the proposed combination of Linde and Praxair under the Competition Act, 2002 and CCR Regulations, 2011.
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SUMMARY OF THE COMBINATION
(Under Regulation 13 (1B) of the The Competition Commission of India (Procedure in regard to the transaction of business relating to combinations) Regulations, 2011)
Names of the parties
Linde Aktiengesellschaft (“ Linde ”)
Praxair, Inc. (“ Praxair ”)
Type of combination
Areas of activities of the parties
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a surface technologies business that supplies high-performance surface coatings and equipment. In India, Praxair is active in both these product lines.
Relevant market and competitive assessment
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2 issues framed by the court
What are the areas of activities of Linde Aktiengesellschaft and Praxair, Inc. in India?
What are the relevant markets for the proposed combination involving Linde and Praxair?
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Linde Aktiengesellschaft
Praxair, Inc.
As recorded by the court registry
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