Competition: decisions from 26/07 to 30/07/2010

30/07/2010Economy, finance and tax  -  Competition

Recent European competition decisions at a glance, including United Air Lines merger with Continental Airlines.

ANTI-TRUST:

Commission sends Statement of Objections to Servier for providing misleading and incorrect information

Commission initiates formal investigations against IBM in two cases of suspected abuse of dominant market position

 

MERGERS:

Acquisition of Smith International by Schlumberger – approved

Merger between United Air Lines and Continental Airlines - approved

Joint control of Ionbond Group by Crédit Suisse and Barclays – approved

Proposed merger between Olympic Air and Aegean Airlines - opening of in-depth investigation

 

STATE AID:

 

Netherlands:

Prolongation of temporary approval of state support for Fortis Bank Nederland and ABN Amro - authorised

 

Romania:

Amendment of guarantee scheme - authorised

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