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9/7/2010
FCA continues probe of merger between HKScan and Järvi-Suomen Portti |
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The FCA today decided to commence further measures in a merger whereby HKScan Finland Oy acquires the meat processing business of Järvi-Suomen Portti Osuuskunta as well as the foodstuff production, sales and marketing business of Portti in Mikkeli. Both parties produce and sell meat, meat products and other foodstuffs to the retail trade, industrial kitchens and the industry. HKScan's subsidiary LSO Foods Oy is also active at the start of the production chain in the purchase of live animals and their subsequent slaughtering.  Read more
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8/26/2010
FCA's 2010 Yearbook published |
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The Year Book 2010 contains the essential points on FCA´s activities in 2009–2010. The English version is only available electronically as a PDF document.
FCA's Yearbook 2010
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7/14/2010
FCA approves corporate acquisition by Alma Media and provincial newspapers |
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The FCA today approved a corporate transaction in which Alma Media Oyj, Keskisuomalainen Oyj, Ilkka-Yhtymä Oyj, Pohjois-Karjalan Kirjapaino Oyj, Keski-Pohjanmaan Kirjapaino Oyj and Länsi-Savo Oy will jointly acquire a controlling interest in Alma Markkinapaikat Oy, to which the electronic housing, car and consumer marketplaces currently held by the Alma Group will first be transferred. The aforementioned companies will also jointly acquire a controlling interest in Arena Interactive Oy, which is engaged in mobile business. Read more
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7/8/2010
Market Court fines telecom companies for abusing dominant market position |
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In decisions issued on 6 July 2010, the Market Court fined Oulun Puhelin Holding Oyj (formerly Oulun Puhelin Oyj), Aina Group Oyj (formerly Hämeen Puhelin Oy), Kymen Puhelin Oy and TeliaSonera Finland Oyj a total of EUR 220,000 for abusing their dominant market position in setting prices for subscriber connections. In the case of TeliaSonera Finland Oyj, this involved the practices of Auria Oy, formerly Loimaan Seudun Puhelin Oy, which was merged into TeliaSonera Finland Oyj at the beginning of 2007. These decisions were based on proposals for fines submitted to the Market Court by the Finnish Competition Authority. Read more
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6/11/2010
Proposal for a new Competition Act brought before Parliament |
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The government proposes to the Parliament that it pass the new Competition Act. The main changes concern the competition infringement fine, damages and merger control. The proposal was brought before the Parliament in the presidential session of 11 June 2010.
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5/28/2010
Veho undertakes to improve access of independent repairers to Mercedes-Benz training – Consumers shall have more possibilities to tender garages |
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Veho Group Oy Ab has provided the FCA with a commitment by which it undertakes to improve the independent repairers' access to the technical training it regularly arranges for the Mercedes-Benz motor vehicles. The commitment decision issued by the FCA today will increase the independent repairers' possibilities to provide consumers with expert services and therefore create competition between the authorised and independent repairers and garages. Effective competition between repair shops has a major impact on car owners, as the service and repair costs of motor vehicles amount to estimated 40 per cent of the total costs of ownership of a car. Read more
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5/3/2010
Kirsi Leivo on a leave of absence, deputy arrangements 1.5.2010 - 1.8.2011 |
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The Head of FCA's Industries 1 unit, Director Kirsi Leivo begins a leave of absence at the start of May. In her absence, the Industries 1 unit is led by Assistant Directors Mika Hermas and Leena Lindberg. Lindberg is deputized by Head of Research Maarit Taurula as the Head responsible for merger control. Taurula is deputized by Head of Research Antti Norkela in her former duties as a Head in the Industries 2 unit.
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4/29/2010
FCA proposes infringement fine to Iittala for RPM |
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The FCA proposes that the Market Court impose an infringement fine of €4m on the Iittala Group Oy Ab for resale price maintenance (RPM) violating the Finnish Competition Act.
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