AlphaTheta/Serato [Archived]

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AlphaTheta/Serato [Archived]

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ARCHIVED—this case hub reflects the position at the date of the cancellation of the investigation on 22 July 2024 after the abandonment of the transaction; it is no longer maintained.

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Case facts

OutlineUK merger investigation into the anticipated acquisition by AlphaTheta Corporation of Serato Audio Research Limited. The transaction involves horizontal overlaps in relation to the supply of DJ software for laptop and desktop applications.
Latest developmentsOn 22 July 2024, the CMA formally cancelled its phase 2 investigation after the parties decided to abandon the proposed transaction.
Parties• AlphaTheta Corporation (ATC): ATC is a Japan-based company that supplies DJ software globally for use on laptops and desktops under the rekordbox brand and DJ hardware under the Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta brands. ATC also supplies WeDJ, a mobile/tablet-only DJ software app. • Serato Audio Research Limited (Serato): Serato is a New Zealand-based company that supplies DJ software for use on laptops and desktops under the Serato DJ brand.
BackgroundBackgroundOn 11 July 2023, that parties announced that ATC had agreed to acquire
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