| Investigation Initiated Concerning Three Undertakings Operating in the Sales of Industrial Gas | 27.12.2012 | ||
| After examining the information, evidence and the findings gathered in the preliminary inquiry in its meeting of 09.08.2012, the Board concluded that the findings were significant and sufficient, and decided to open an investigation under article 41 of the Act no 4054 on the Protection of Competition concerning the following undertakings, in order to determine whether there was a violation of article 4 of the same Act: - Linde Gaz A.Ş., - Yalızlar Sınai ve Tıbbi Gazlar Teknik Hırdavat Makine Sa... | |||
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| The Investigation on Four Undertakings Operating in the Ready-Mix Concrete and Cement Sector Was Concluded | 27.12.2012 | ||
| The investigation conducted in order to determine whether article 4 of the Act no 4054 on the Protection of Competition was violated by four undertakings operating in the ready-mix concrete and cement market was concluded. The investigation was initiated concerning - Akçansa Çimento San. ve Tic. A.Ş., - Bursa Beton San. ve Tic. A.Ş. and Bursa Çimento Fabrikası A.Ş., - Limak Anadolu Çimento İnşaat Malz. San. ve Tic. A.Ş. and Limak Batı Çimento San. ve Tic. A.Ş., - S... | |||
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| Investigation Conducted on UN Ro Ro A.Ş. Operating in the Roll-on/Roll-off Transportation Business Concluded | 27.12.2012 | ||
| The investigation initiated in response to the application claiming that UN Ro-Ro İşletmeleri A.Ş. (UN Ro Ro) violated the Act no 4054 by engaging in exclusionary practices against UND Deniz Taşımacılığı A.Ş. (UND Deniz) in the ro-ro transportation services provided in the ro-ro lines between Turkey and Europe. In the complaint application, UND Deniz claimed that - UND Deniz was not allowed to use the ticket identification system or the service provision system aimed at transporting TIR driver... | |||
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| The investigation on Undertakings Operating in the Ready-Mixed Concrete Sector in the Sakarya Province Was Concluded | 27.12.2012 | ||
| The investigation initiated as a result of the preliminary inquiry conducted in response to the complaint that undertakings operating in the ready-mixed concrete sector in the Sakarya province violated the Act no 4054 by entering into agreements was concluded. As a result of the investigation, which concerned the undertakings titled - Arıdil Konut ve Otomotiv Pazarlama San. ve Tic. A.Ş., - Belpaş Sakarya Büyükşehir Belediyesi İhtiyaç Maddeleri Paz. Tic. ve San. A.Ş., - Çimsa Çimento Sanayi v... | |||
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| "Discussion Paper on the Thresholds Included in the Communiqué Concerning the Mergers and Acquisitions Calling for the Authorization of the Competition Board, No:2010/4" Was Opened for Public Opinion | 27.12.2012 | ||
| As known, the Communiqué Concerning the Mergers and Acquisitions Calling for the Authorization of the Competition Board, No:2010/4 which entered into force in 2011 in relation to the control of mergers and acquisitions introduced some amendments to the regime adopted with the Communiqué no 1997/1. The efficiency of the threshold system adopted with the amendments made was evaluated within the framework of the Competition Board decisions in a discussion paper. It is proposed that some amendments ... | |||
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| Change of Date for the Traffic Signalization Hearing | 27.12.2012 | ||
| The hearing which was previously announced to be held on Tusday, September 11, 2012 within the framework of the investigation initiated concerning 3M Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Kisan İnşaat Mühendislik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Kisan Trafik İşaretleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Özgürler Trafik İşaretleri Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti., Ulukar Elektronik Makina İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Günsan Trafik Elektrik ve İnşaat Mühendislik Sanayi Ticaret Ltd. Şti., Satra Trafik Sanayi İnşaat ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti... | |||
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| Hearing for the Investigation concerning Nine Toyota Dealers Operating in the Istanbul Province to be Held on November 13, 2012 | 27.12.2012 | ||
| The investigation on Beykoz Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Derindere Turizm Otomotiv Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş., Dumankaya Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Gedizler Oto Satış ve Servis Ticaret A.Ş., Gökkuşağı Otomotiv Ltd. Şti., Nataş Nakil Araçları Ticaret A.Ş., Ortaköy Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Sonkar Otomotiv Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. and Sonkar Artı Otomobil Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. has reached the hearing phase. The hearing concerning the aforementioned undertakings shall be held on T... | |||
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| Announcement Concerning Out-Of-Scope Applications to the Competition Authority | 27.12.2012 | ||
| ANNOUNCEMENT CONCERNING OUT-OF-SCOPE APPLICATIONS TO THE COMPETITION AUTHORITY As is known, the main goal of the Act no 4054 on the Protection of Competition (Competition Act) is to prevent agreements restricting competition, abuses of dominant position and mergers and acquisitions that would significantly decrease competition. In order to reach that goal, the Competition Authority, which is charged with the application of this Act, may impose fines on those undertakings which distort, prevent ... | |||
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| Competition Authority is Celebrating its 15th Year | 27.12.2012 | ||
| On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of its establishment, Competition Authority will organize a meeting on March 15, 2012, at 15.00 in Ankara. In the meeting, the Competition Report which puts certain sectors under the microscope will be announced and evaluated. The opening remarks for the meeting will be delivered by the President of the Competition Authority Prof. Dr. Nurettin KALDIRIMCI, Minister of Customs and Trade Mr. Hayati YAZICI, and Prime Minister Mr. Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN, in case ... | |||
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| An Investigation Opened concerning Frito-Lay | 27.12.2012 | ||
| As a result of the preliminary inquiry conducted to determine whether articles 4 and 6 of the Act no 4054 were violated through the exclusion of competitors, foreclosure of markets and/or exclusionary practices, in the Competition Board meeting dated 26.06.2012 it was decided that an investigation should be opened concerning Frito Lay Gıda San. Tic. A.Ş., operating in the packaged chips market. As is known, article 4 of the Act no 4054 prohibits anti-competitive agreements and concerted practic... | |||
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