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Are Qualcomm and Broadcom subjected to EU antitrust laws when it comes to acquisitions? Or just limited to when one side is registered in a EU country?
by yeukhon 9y ago
Are Qualcomm and Broadcom subjected to EU antitrust laws when it comes to acquisitions? Or just limited to when one side is registered in a EU country?
- danmaz74 9y agoI think that any acquisition between companies that have a relevant market in the EU may be subject to scrutiny.
- wyldfire 9y agoEffectively both are in all jurisdictions because they sell their parts globally. So, the EU certainly would be able to reject the acquisition.
- skinnymuch 9y agoWhat does that mean if the EU rejects it? They are American companies, no? If the US doesn't reject it, why can't they merge? Or can they, but the EU rejection means they can't sell things in the EU or other ramifications? It's curious to me because China does multiple things that wouldn't be allowed in the EU. Like working far too closely with the government can be allowed for Chinese companies, but mergers between them can still be rejected by the EU?
- icebraining 9y agoThe landmark case is the GE-Honeywell merger, which the EU blocked after the US DoJ had already approved. In it, the Commission said they had the authority it involved at least two "companies with a combined turnover worldwide in excess of €5,0 billion and European sales of at least €250 million". I'm not sure what would be the procedure if they went ahead anyway, but when you control €500M+ in sales in your jurisdiction, you have a strong position.
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