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DOJ closes review of Arrive’s proposed Passport Labs acquisition

The Justice Department says it completed a targeted antitrust investigation and closed it after reviewing evidence about competition in mobile parking payments.

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  • The department said it opened an investigation and issued Second Requests to both companies.
  • Arrive announced its intent to acquire Passport on March 4, according to the department.
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The DOJ’s decision closes its investigation; the department did not provide a detailed account of its competitive-effects conclusion in the statement.

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The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division said it closed its investigation into Arrive AS’s proposed acquisition of Passport Labs Inc. The department said both companies offer mobile parking payment solutions, among other products and services.

The department said it prioritized evidence related to competition in mobile parking payments through a timing agreement with the companies. Its statement did not describe any conditions attached to the proposed deal.

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DOJ closes review of Arrive’s proposed Passport Labs acquisitionUS Department of Justice

The Justice Department says it completed a targeted antitrust investigation and closed it after reviewing evidence about competition in mobile parking payments.US Department of Justice

The department said it opened an investigation and issued Second Requests to both companies.US Department of Justice

Arrive announced its intent to acquire Passport on March 4, according to the department.US Department of Justice

The DOJ’s decision closes its investigation; the department did not provide a detailed account of its competitive-effects conclusion in the statement.US Department of Justice

The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division said it closed its investigation into Arrive AS’s proposed acquisition of Passport Labs Inc.US Department of Justice

The department said both companies offer mobile parking payment solutions, among other products and services.US Department of Justice

The department said it prioritized evidence related to competition in mobile parking payments through a timing agreement with the companies.US Department of Justice

Its statement did not describe any conditions attached to the proposed deal.US Department of Justice

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