New Zealand: Commerce Commission investigation into proposed acquisition of Serato Audio Research Limited by AlphaTheta Corporation
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Issued Commerce Commission's decision prohibiting AlphaTheta’s proposed acquisition of Serato
On 18 July 2024, the Commerce Commission denied approval for AlphaTheta's proposed acquisition of Serato. Both companies operate in the DJ segment of the music industry. AlphaTheta supplies DJ hardware under the Pioneer DJ brand and DJ software unde…
SourceClosed consultation on Commerce Commission statement of unresolved issues regarding AlphaTheta's proposed acquisition of Serato
On 13 June 2024, the New Zealand Commerce Commission (CC) closes a public consultation on its statement of unresolved issues concerning the proposed acquisition of Serato by AlphaTheta Corporation (ATC). Regarding potential unilateral effects in the…
SourceOpened consultation on Commerce Commission statement of unresolved issues regarding AlphaTheta's proposed acquisition of Serato
On 29 May 2024, the New Zealand Commerce Commission (CC) issued a statement of unresolved issues concerning the proposed acquisition of Serato by AlphaTheta Corporation (ATC) and opened a public consultation until 13 June 2024. Regarding potential u…
SourceClosed Consultation on Commerce Commission Statement of Issues regarding AlphaTheta's proposed acquisition of Serato
On 21 February 2024, the public consultation closed on the New Zealand Commerce Commission (CC) statement of issues concerning the proposed acquisition of Serato by AlphaTheta Corporation (ATC). The CC expressed concerns about the potential substant…
SourceOpened Consultation on Commerce Commission Statement of Issues regarding AlphaTheta's proposed acquisition of Serato
On 7 February 2024, the New Zealand Commerce Commission (CC) issued a statement of issues concerning the proposed acquisition of Serato by AlphaTheta Corporation (ATC) and opened a public consultation until 21 February 2024. The CC expressed concern…
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