Merger control is one of the most important instruments of competition policy, ensuring that markets do not become excessively concentrated in ways that could undermine the competitive process. At the same time, as the number[1] and complexity of merger transactions continue to grow, so does the need to quickly and accurately distinguish between transactions that pose no threat to competition and those that require further examination. To more effectively identify potentially problematic…
Merger control is one of the most important instruments of competition policy, ensuring that markets do not become excessively concentrated in ways that could undermine the competitive process. At the same time, as the number[1] and complexity of merger transactions continue to grow, so does the need to quickly and accurately distinguish between transactions that pose no threat to competition and those that require further examination. To more effectively identify potentially problematic mergers, competition authorities are increasingly relying on modern analytical tools, such as the Upward Pricing Pressure test (UPP) and the Gross Upward Pricing Pressure Index (GUPPI). The Competition Council of Latvia (CC) has likewise strengthened the…
