European Union: European Commission investigation into proposed acquisition of Figma by Adobe
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Closed EU Commission investigation into proposed acquisition of Figma by Adobe
On 18 December 2023, the European Commission closed its investigation into Adobe's proposed acquisition of Figma. The investigation was closed as a consequence of Adobe's withdrawal of its declaration of intent to acquire Figma. In its investigation…
SourceIssued EU Commission statement of objections against Adobe's proposed acquisition of Figma
On 17 November 2023, the European Commission issued its statement of objections against Adobe's proposed acquisition of Figma, noting that the acquisition may result in lessening competition in the interactive product design software market. In part…
SourceAnnounced European Commission investigation into the proposed acquisition of Figma by Adobe
On 7 August 2023, the European Commission announced it had opened an in-depth investigation of Adobe’s proposed acquisition of Figma. In particular, the Commission will examine whether the transaction may allow Adobe to restrict competition in the g…
SourceAnnounced European Commission initial assessment into proposed acquisition of Figma by Adobe
On 15 February, the European Commission announced it would assess under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Figma by Adobe, following the acceptance of the referral from the Federal Competition Authority of Austria and supported by …
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