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CCENT/2005/51
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CCENT/2005/51 - ADOBE SYSTEMS / MACROMEDIA
Acquiring
Adobe Systems, Inc.
Description
an undertaking quoted on the NASDAQ National Market in the USA; it offers software and services to consumers, creative professionals and businesses in the public and private sectors.
Acquired
Macromedia, Inc.
Description
an undertaking quoted on the NASDAQ National Market in the USA; it produces and markets software allowing users to produce digital media solutions, in particular for applications for use on the internet.
Sector
Digital & Information Technology
Activity (NACE)
J62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
Applicable legislation
Art. 9(1)(a) (Law 18)
Notification thresholds
Market share
Type of merger
Horizontal
Cooperation with sector regulators
Status
Closed
Type of Investigation
Phase 1
AdC’s decision
Non-opposition
Case description
On 17 August 2005 notice was given of the present merger, which consists of the acquisition of sole control of MACROMEDIA, Inc by ADOBE SYSTEMS, Inc.
Timeline
2005-11-23
Competition Authority approves acquisition of sole control of MACROMEDIA Inc by ADOBE SYSTEMS Inc.
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