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MLex Comment: In-depth Oracle, Sun merger reviews open door for additional third party complaints

By Dafydd Nelson ( September 17, 2009, 07:45 GMT | Comment) -- The European Commission’s decision to open a Phase II investigation into Oracle’s intended purchase of Sun Microsystems earlier this month has drawn surprise from many quarters, particularly as the deal had already been cleared unconditionally by the US’ Department of Justice. But other jurisdictions have also initiated in-depth reviews, increasing the risk that additional disgruntled third parties will come forward and make their views known.The European Commission’s decision to open an in-depth investigation into Oracle’s intended purchase of Sun Microsystems earlier this month has drawn surprise from many quarters, particularly as the deal had already been cleared unconditionally by the US’ Department of Justice....

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