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Merger control
Case reference
CCENT/2006/60 - JOHNSON & JOHNSON / CONOR MEDSYSTEMS
Acquired
Conor - Medsystems, Inc.
Description
produces and supplies medical devices used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, marketing stent equipment with controlled drug delivery, under the trade name CoStar.
Acquiring
Johnson & Johnson
Description
manufactures products in the health area and supplies services related to this area, in the sectors involving pharmaceuticals, diagnosis, medical devices and consumption. In Portugal, Johnson & Johnson sells medical devices for coronary intervention through its subsidiary, Johnson & Johnson Limitada, marketing stent equipment with controlled drug delivery, under the trade name Cypher.
Sector
  • Supply and Food Industry
Activity (NACE)
  • G47 - Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
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
Notified on 7 December 2006, this merger consists of the acquisition of sole control, by the undertaking Johnson & Johnson, of Conor Medsystems, Inc (henceforth "Conor").
Timeline
2007-01-22
Competition Authority approves the acquisition of sole control Conor Medsystems, Inc by the undertaking Johnson & Johnson
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