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Aftermarket definition

What does Aftermarket mean? In legal practice, an aftermarket is the market for products or services that customers buy after, and because of, purchasing a primary product—often a related or complementary follow‑on product. Typical examples include software support for installed software, spare parts and maintenance for machinery, and printer consumables. It is a descriptive term rather than one defined in statute, but it is well recognised in UK and EU competition case law and guidance. Key features often include customer lock‑in, high switching costs, technical or contractual restrictions, interoperability limits, or IP/licensing constraints that can channel demand to specific suppliers. Competition authorities may treat...

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CMA Phase 2 merger decision: SLC in UK wholesale of commercial vehicle and trailer parts following TVS Europe Distribution’s acquisition of 3G Truck & Trailer Parts; full divestiture remedy ordered

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Archived — this case hub, preserved for the record, sets out the position as at the decision of 12 January 2020; it is no longer updated. See the timeline for more.

Case facts

Outline of the UK merger probe into TVS Europe Distribution Limited’s completed purchase of 3G Truck & Trailer Parts Limited. The businesses both supply, at wholesale, commercial vehicle and trailer components to motor factors (local distributors) within the Independent Aftermarket.

Latest developments

On 12 January 2021, following its phase 2 review, the CMA published its final report, concluding that the deal has led, or could lead, to an SLC due to horizontal Unilateral effects in the UK supply of commercial vehicle and trailer parts to motor factors (local distributors) in the Independent Aftermarket. In light of these findings, the CMA determined that TVS Europe Distribution Limited must divest 3G Truck & Trailer Parts Limited to a buyer approved by the CMA.

Parties

  • TVS Europe Distribution Limited (TVS EDL): TVS EDL is the Holding company of Universal Compoents (UC). UC operates in the wholesale distribution of a...
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