The Competition Authority publishes translations of selected decisions and opinions.
Alll decisions and opinions are published in Icelandic on www.samkeppni.is
Alll decisions and opinions are published in Icelandic on www.samkeppni.is
Case nameDecision no.Press releases / Decision
Íslandsbanki hf. (a commercial bank) takeover of Eik Properties ehf. (real estate). Intervention22/2010
Vestia´s (a subsidiary of NBI hf. a commercial bank) takeover of Plastprent ehf. (plastics). Intervention.20/2010
Reginn´s (a wholly owned subsidiary of NBI hf. a commercial bank) takeover of Fasteignafélag Íslands (real estate). Intervention.19/2010
The Acquisition of Landsbanki Íslands hf. (a bank) and Yucaipa American Alliance (investment fund) of shares in L1003 (shipping)29/2009
The acquisition of Straumur Burðaras (an investment bank) of LS retail (a software developer)28/2009
Infringement of condition imposed in decision 36/2008 The merger of Teymi and IP-fjarskipti and a violation of article 10 of the Icelandic competition act. Fines. Conditions. Admission of infringements.27/2009
Merger of Betri tímar ehf. and BT Verslanir ehf. (Entertainment and consumer electronics retailer) No intervention26/2009
Complaint by Steinsnar concerning the competition between the camping site in Borgarbyggð and Steinsnar´s camping site at Fossatún. A request for financial segregation – No intervention.25/2009
Fine imposed on Sena ehf. (Entertainment company – wholesaler) for failing to notify and for putting into effect the merger of Sena ehf. and Skífan ehf. (Music retailer) in breach of Article 17 a paragraph 3 of the Icelandic Competition Law No. 44/2005. Fine imposed: 15 million IKR.23/2009
Fine imposed on Hagar hf. (Commercial enterprise in many different retail markets) for failing to notify and for putting into effect the merger of Hagar hf. and BT Verslanir ehf. (Entertainment and consumer electronics retailer) in breach of Article 17 a paragraph 3 of the Icelandic Competition Law No. 44/2005. Fine imposed: 20 million IKR.22/2009
Complaint of Hugarflug ehf. regarding the alleged discrimination of Strætó bs. on the market for bus maps.21/2009
Merger of Hagar hf. (Commercial enterprise in many different retail markets) and BT Verslanir ehf. (Entertainment and consumer electronics retailer). No intervention due to the withdrawal of the merger notification.20/2009
Merger of Kaupfélag Skagfirðinga svf. (a cooperative society) and Tengill eignarhaldsfélag ehf. (an investment company). No intervention.19/2009
Merger of Þórsmörk ehf. (Investment company) and Árvakur hf. (Newspaper company). No intervention.18/2009
Vélar og verkfæri ehf. abused its dominant position in the market for materials to produce lock systems. The Competition Authority imposed an administrative fine of ISK 15 million on Vélar og verkfæri ehf14/2009
Merger of Sena ehf. (Entertainment company – wholesaler) and Skífan ehf. (Music retailer). Merger aut12horised with certain requirements.12/2009
Complaint concerning competition between The Agricultural University of Iceland and independent contractors regarding heymaking. 11/2009
Hagar hf. (a commercial enterprise) abused its dominant position in the grocery retailing market. The Competition Authority imposed an administrative fine of ISK 310 million on Hagar hf.64/2008
Request by Valitor hf. (payment card company) for an exemption based on Article 15 of the Competition Act to set Multilateral Interchange Fee (MIF) for credit card transactions in Iceland. Request for exemption denied.62/2008
The Competition Authority received a letter from Capacent ehf. (a media monitoring company) containing an account of a cooperation between Capacent and Ríkisútvarpið RUV (The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service), 365 miðlar ehf. and Skjárinn miðlar ehf. in setting up and operating an electronic radio and television monitoring system with a Portable People Meter (PPM) from Arbitron Inc. In its decision, the Competition Authority has concluded that the cooperation might distort competition, especially in the market for media monitoring, i.a. as the parties involved together are powerful buyers in the market for media monitoring. However, the Authority has decided to grant a temporary exemption, on the basis of Article 15 of the Competition Act, until the 2nd of April 2013, given a few conditions is met. These are set in order to ensure that new parties in the broadcast media market in Iceland are not eliminated from future participation in the cooperation. Furthermore, it is a prerequisite for the exemption that communication and exchange of information between the concerned parties is subject to restrictions.61/2008
The merger of VST-Rafteikning hf. (an consulting engineering firm), Fjarhitun hf. (a geothermal consultant firm), Fjölhönnun ehf. (an engineering firm) and RT ehf.(a company that specializes in design and electronic equipment, control systems, communication networks and consulting). No intervention.56/2008
The merger of Malbikunarstöðin Hlaðbær-Colas hf. (an asphalt plant company) and Tak-malbik ehf. (a mineral plant company). No intervention.54/2008
Complaint by Félag íslenskra stórkaupmanna – FÍS (The Federation of Icelandic Trade) concerning the competition between Bóksala stúdenta (University Book Store) and other bookstores on the market. A request for financial segregation - No intervention.49/2008
Byr (a savings bank) fined for not complying with an information request 1.000.000 ISK per day until the information is received.48/2008
Stoðir´s (a holding company) ownership of shares in Landic Property and Thyrping (Real estate companies). No intervention.45/2008
Miðbæjarhótel´s (a hotel company) failure to respond to Competition Authorities inquiries. Periodic penalty of ISK 150.000 imposed on Miðbæjarhótel.44/2008
The acquisition of KEA svf. (a cooperative society) of Sparisjóður Höfðhverfinga (a savings bank). No intervention.43/2008
The merger of Verkfræðistofa Sigurðar Thoroddsen hf. (an consulting engineering firm) and Rafteikning hf. (an electrical consulting company). No intervention.42/2008
Complaint by Tax Free á Íslandi ehf. relating to alleged anticompetitive practices by Global Refund á Íslandi ehf.. (Both companies are tax (VAT) refund companies providing service to tourists and foreign visitors in Iceland). No intervention.41/2008
The merger of Línuhönnun hf. (an Iceland-based company of consulting engineers), Verkfræðistofan Afl hf. (a qualified engineering and software company) and Raftæknistofan hf. (an electrical engineering service). No intervention.40/2008
The merger of Línuhönnun hf. (an Iceland-based company of consulting engineers) and Verkfræðistofa Suðurlands ehf. (an engineering and consulting company). No intervention.39/2008
The merger of VGK Hönnun hf. (an Iceland-based company of consulting engineers) and Rafhönnun hf. (an electrical engineering service). No intervention.38/2008
Geysir Green Energies failure to notify about substantial changes regarding a merger under investigation and failure to produce required information timely. Geysir Green Energy fined ISK 500.000.-37/2008
Merger of Teymi hf. (holding company) and IP – fjarskipti ehf. (telecom company). Intervention.36/2008
The merger of Sundagarðar (an investment company) and Borgarnes Kjötvörur (a food production company). No intervention.35/2008
The acquisition of Kaupthing banki hf. (a bank) and several savings banks of all shares in Keldur eignarhaldsfélag ehf. (a holding company)33/2008
The acquisition of Geysir Green Energy (an investment company) of Jarðboranir (a drilling company). No intervention.29/2008
The merger of FL Group (an investment company) and Tryggingamiðstöðin (an insurance company). No intervention.28/2008
The Icelandic fish auction market (FMI Ltd.) and a computer company for the Icelandic fish auctions (RSF Ltd.) abused their dominant position in the market of auctioning fish. The Competition Authority imposed an administrative fine of ISK 10 million on FMI Ltd.27/2008
Merger of Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson ehf. (a producer, importer and distributor of food and drinks) and Bako ehf. (an importer and distributor of food, food-making utilities and supplies). No intervention.26/2008
Merger of Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson ehf. (a producer, importer and distributor of food and drinks) and Sól ehf. (a producer, importer and distributor of drinks). No intervention.25/2008
Merger of Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson ehf. (a producer, importer and distributor of food and drinks) and Samsöluvörur ehf. (a producer, importer and distributor of drinks). No intervention.24/2008
Orkuveita Reykjavíkur acquired a 15% stake in its competitor Hitaveita Suðurnesja with an obligation to buy additional 15% from Hafnarfjörður. Intervention, obligation to sell.23/2008
Merger of Nyherji hf. (IT service provider) and TM Software hf. (also an IT service provider). No intervention.22/2008
The acquisition of Exista hf. (financial services group) of all shares in Skipti hf. (holding company and mother company of Iceland Telecom). No intervention.21/2008
Request by Frumtak GP ehf. for an exemption based on Article 15 of the Competition Act to allow the cooperation of the private banks of Iceland (Glitnir banki hf., Kaupthing banki hf. and Landsbanki Íslands) in running a fund through Frumtak that supports new innovative companies. Request for exemption granted for a certain period of time with certain requirements.20/2008
Merger of Teymi hf. (an IT conglomerate) and Kerfislausnir ehf. (an IT company specializing in queuing management systems for banks and institutions). No intervention. 16/2008
Merger of Opin Kerfi ehf. (an IT Company) and Titan Upplýsingatækni ehf. (also an IT company). No intervention. 15/2008
Merger of Garmar ehf. (a waste management company) and Sorphreinsun Vilhelms Harðarssonar ehf. (a waste management company). No intervention 14/2008
Merger of Vesturbjarg ehf. (a waste management company) and Gámaþjónusta Vestfjarða ehf. and Gámaþjónusta Vesturbyggðar ehf. (both waste management companies). No intervention. 13/2008
The Federation of Icelandic Industries and the Icelandic Federation of Trade and Service admitted to violations of the Competition Act by concerted practices by undertakings under the umbrella of the two federations in implementing price changes in price-labelled food products in connection with the reduction in VAT from 14% to 7% and removal of excise duties that took effect on 1 March 2007. They have both consented to payment of a fine.10/2008
Merger of FoodCo hf. (a restaurant and fast-food enterprise) and Lækjarbrekka (a restaurant). No intervention63/2007
Merger of FoodCo hf. (a restaurant and fast-food enterprise), Kaffi Sólon and Sjávarkjallarinn (restaurants). No intervention.62/2007
Sparisjóður Siglufjarðar (a savings bank) acquisition of Glitnir´s branch in Siglufjörður (a commercial bank). No intervention.61/2007
365 hf. (Private mass media company) complained about a contract between Ríkisútvarpið ohf. (The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service) and Árvakur hf. (Publisher of an icelandic newspapper) about the publications of polls in the spring of 2007. No intervention.60/2007
Merger of Heilsa ehf., (an importer and distributor of health goods) and Heilsuhornið Ninna ehf., (specialized retail store with organic and health goods). No intervention.57/2007
The Icelandic Competition Authority reviewed the terms of decision no. 20/2005, concerning the merger of FL Group, Bláfugl and Flugflutningar. No grounds for disallowment of the merger terms.54/2007
Merger of Gámaþjónusta Austurlands ehf. (a waste management company) and Sjónarás ehf. (a waste management company). No intervention.53/2007
Merger of DM ehf. (a logistics company specializing in the distribution of books and office supplies) and Parlogis hf. (a logistics company specializing in the distribution of drugs and medical products). No intervention.52/2007
The merger of Reynimelur (a joint venture where two of the leading parent companies were public transport companies) and Kynnisferðir (a public transport company and a tour organizer) Merger annulled.51/2007
Merger of Samkaup hf. (a holding company for grocery stores) and Bur ehf. (a wholesale business and distributor of daily consumer goods). No intervention.50/2007
Merger of Nýafl ehf., (a company wholly owned by IAV, a construction company) and Eignarhaldsfélagið Nesprýði ehf., (a parent company of a landscape gardening company and a concrete/cement company). No intervention.48/2007
The merger og Sparisjóður Mýrarsýslu (a savings bank) and Sparisjóður Ólafsfjarðar (a savings bank). No intervention.46/2007
The merger of Sparisjóður Mýrarsýslu (a savings bank) and Sparisjóður Siglufjarðar (a savings bank). No intervention.45/2007
The merger of Kaupthing bank and NIBC Holding N.V. (the sole proprietor of the bank NIBC N.V.). No intervention.44/2007
Decision no. 42/2007, Brunavarnir Suðurnesja (a fire brigade) violated the terms of decision no. 6/1994 of the Competition Authority that concerned their operations. Intervention. Brunavarnir Suðurnesja fined ISK 600.000.-42/2007
Failure to notify adequately by VBS (investment bank) in relations with its merger with FSP (investment company). VBS fined ISK 250.000.-31/2007
Merger of Nathan & Olsen hf. (a wholesale business of daily consumer goods) and Bergdal hf. (a wholesale business of daily consumer goods). No intervention.30/2007
Merger of Gámaþjónustan hf. (a company in the recycling and garbage disposal industry) and Hafnarbakki (sale and liese of shipping containers). No intervention.29/2007
The merger of Sparisjóður Siglufjarðar (a savings bank) and Sparisjóður Skagafjarðar (a savings bank). No intervention.27/2007
The merger of Sparisjóður Vestmannaeyja (a savings bank) and Sparisjóður Hornafjarðar (a savings bank). No intervention.26/2007
The merger of Frumherji and Aðalskoðun (both operating in inspections, testing and legal metrology). Merger annulled.23/2007
Merger of Siminn hf. (Iceland’s dominant telecommunications operator)) and Sensa ehf. (IT service provider). No Intervention22/2007
Merger of 365 hf. (Mass media conclomarate) and Innn ehf (A CMS-software developer end service provider). No Intervention21/2007
Merger of Hönnun hf (Engeneering firm) and Verkfærðistofu Guðumdar og Kristjáns hf. (Engeneering firm). No Intervention20/2007
Merger of Samkaup hf. (a company that runs retail stores in the grocery markets), Kram ehf. (a company that runs a small grocery store in Reykjavík) and Hólmgarður (a small grocery store in Keflavík). No intervention.19/2007
Violation of dominant postion (article 11) by Síminn hf. (Iceland´s dominant telecommunications operator). Anticompetitive practices by selling subsidized and SIM-locked mobile telephony handsets. 17/2007
Merger of FoodCo hf. (a restaurant and fast-food enterprise) and Kamus ehf. (restaurant enterprise). No intervention.16/2007
Merger of FoodCo hf. (a restaurant and fast-food enterprise) and Veitingahúsið Greifinn ehf. (restaurant). No intervention.15/2007
Two savings banks, Sparisjóður vélstjóra and Sparisjóður Hafnarfjarðar, merged into BYR sparisjóður. No intervention.14/2007
Merger of DM ehf (a logistics company) and Transport, toll og flutningsmiðlun ehf. (a logistics and customs services company), announced to the Competition Authority on March 1, 2007. No intervention.13/2007
Complaint by Loftmyndir ehf. (company specializing in aerial geographic photography and digital mapmaking) concerning Landmælingar Íslands (National Land Survey of Iceland, public body)52/2006
Request by The Bankers and Securities Dealers Association of Iceland (BSDI) regarding the issuing of guidelines concerning the handling of funds belonging to no competent minors. No intervention.51/2006
Request by Auðkenni hf. concerning cooperative introduction of new security measures within the banking industry. No intervention.50/2006
The foundation of Orkusalan. An energy company founded as a joint venture by three large power producers to produce and distribute electric power. Conditions imposed relating to restrictive practices.49/2006
Complaint by Hraðar Hendur (a company that provides sign language services) concerning sign language services provided by Samskiptamiðstöð heyrnalausra og heyrnaskertra (The Communication Centre for The Deaf and Hard of Hearing, a publicly run institution). No intervention.48/2006
A merger of Penninn hf. (Bookstore and office supply conglomerate) and Bókaverslun Anrés Níelsonar hf. (Bookstore) on the one hand and a merger of Penninn hf. and Bókaverslun Jónasar Tómasonar ehf. (Bookstore) on the other hand. No intervention.47/2006
A merger of DM ehf. (A holding company) and Dreifingarmiðsöðin ehf. (A logistics company specializing in keeping stock and distribution of books and office utensils and equipment). Conditions imposed relating to restrictive practices.46/2006
Merger of Íslandspóstur hf. (Icelandic postal service), Samskipti ehf. and Samskipti-merking ehf. (a company providing total print solutions as well as specializing in servicing trade shows). No intervention.45/2006
Merger of Alcan Inc (An international aluminum conglomerate) and Carbon Savoie S.A.S. (A French company that services the aluminum industry). No Intervention44/2006
Merger of O.W. Bunker & Trading A/S (An international company that services fishing vessels and other ships with fuels and other oil relating product in international waters.) and Gropo ABC Atlantic Bunker S.L. (A Spanish company that services fishing vessels and other ships with fuels and other oil relating product in international waters) No intervention.43/2006
Merger of OMX AB (a Norwegian company specializing in securities transactions and owns most of the stock exchanges in the Nordic and Baltic regions) and Verðbréfaþing hf. (Icelandic stock exchange). No intervention42/2006
Complaint by Tax Free á Íslandi ehf. relating to anticompetitive practices by Global Refund á Íslandi hf.. (Bothe Companies are tax (VAT) refund companies providing service to tourist and foreign visitor in Iceland. Tax Free á Íslandi ehf. is an Icelandic based company while Global Refund á Íslandi hf. is a subsidiary of Global Refund Holding AB). No Intervention.41/2006
Complaint concerning anticompetitive practices by Námsgagnastofnun (The National Centre for Educational Materials, public body) relating to publication and sale of educational material to primary schools.40/2006
Complaint by Mjólka ehf. (Independant Dary producer) because of missuse by Osta- og smjörsalan sf. (Dominant dairy association with a monopoly on the sale of powdered milk) of market dominance. Conditions imposed relating to restrictive practices39/2006
Merger of Exista ehf. (a financial services company ) And VÍS eingarhaldsfélags hf. (Insurance holding company). No intervention.38/2006
Merger of Skoðun ehf. (subsidiary of Dagsbrún hf. telecom and media conglomerate) and Kögun hf. (Iceland’s largest IT conglomerate). No intervention.37/2006
Merger of Skýrr hf. (IT service company part of a Iceland’s largest IT conglomerate) and EJS ehf. (IT hardware retailer and software distributor). No intervention36/2006
Merger within the fertilizer and feed market. Conditions imposed relating to restrictive practices.35/2006
Merger of Dagsbrún hf. (holding company in telecommunications, media and entertainment) and Securitas hf. (alert services company). Conditions established for the merger.34/2006
Merger of Síminn (Iceland Telecom) and Radíómidun-Ísmar ehf. (resale of satellite services and sales of telecommunications and fish-finding equipment). No intervention.33/2006
Merger of Húsasmidjan hf. (hardware and home improvement chain) and Sindri-KHB byggingarvörur ehf. (hardware store). No intervention.31/2006
Request for exemption by Bifreiðastöd Hafnarfjardar (taxi company) from the provision of the Competition Act banning the issue of joint tariffs for members. Temporary and conditional exemption granted.30/2006
Request for exemption by Adalbílar (taxi company) from the provision of the Competition Act banning the issue of joint tariffs for members. Temporary and conditional exemption granted.29/2006
Merger of DAC ehf. and Lyfjaver ehf. (companies in retail, importation and wholesale of pharmaceuticals and dosages for individual patients and patients in institutions). Merger annulled.28/2006
Merger of Hagar hf. (commercial enterprise) and Íshöfn ehf. (clothing retail shops). No intervention.27/2006
Merger of Hagar hf. (commercial enterprise) and Res ehf. (clothing retail shops). No intervention.26/2006
Request for exemption by Bifreiðastöd Reykjavíkur (taxi company) from the provision of the Competition Act banning the issue of joint tariffs for members. Temporary and conditional exemption granted.25/2006
Request for exemption by Samband íslenskra tryggingarfélaga (Association of Icelandic Insurance Companies) for a joint tender on behalf of all auto insurance companies for the removal of damaged vehicles from sites in metropolitan area of the Reykjavík. Request for exemption denied.24/2006
Request for exemption by Hreyfill (taxi company) from the provision of the Competition Act banning the issue of joint tariffs for members. Temporary and conditional exemption granted.23/2006
Merger of Dagsbrún hf. (holding company in telecommunications, media and entertainment) and Sena hf. (entertainment company). Merger annulled.22/2006
Abuse by Skífan (Dagur Group) of dominant position (sale of entertainment material). Dagur Group fined ISK 65. million20/2006
Merger of Icelandic umbúdir ehf. and Valdimar Gíslason hf. (sale of packaging for food). No intervention.19/2006
Merger of Lyf og heilsa (pharmaceuticals retailer) and part of the operation of Apótek Vestmannaeyja ehf. (pharmacy). No intervention.17/2006
Complaint by Radíó Reykjavík (radio station) concerning the refusal by Samband tónskálda og eigenda flutningsréttar (Association of Icelandic Composers and Owners of Performance Rights) to enter into a licensing agreement. No intervention.16/2006
Extension of the term of effect of a maximum fare tariff issued by the Federation of Icelandic Taxi Drivers pursuant to the decision of the Competition Authority No. 4/2006.15/2006
Request by Félag íslenskra hljómlistarmanna (Society of Icelandic Performing Artists) for an exemption based on Article 15 of the Competition Act to issue a tariff for the Organist Department of the Society. Exemption Granted.14/2006
Merger of Fons Eignarhaldsfélag hf. (holding company) and Skeljungur hf. (Shell distributor). No intervention.13/2006
Complaint relating to alleged competitive discrimination in forestry projects undertaken by the State. No intervention.12/2006
Review of conditions in Decision No. 39/2003, cf. Decision No. 23/2002, restricting direct marketing measures by Landssími Íslands hf. (Iceland Telecom) vis-à-vis the customers of Dagsbrún hf. (Og Vodafone, telecom company). Condition not removed.11/2006
Complaint by Og fjarskipti hf. (Og Vodafone, telecom company) relating to alleged abuse by Landssími Íslands hf. (Iceland Telecom) of its dominant position in the market for mobile telephone services. No intervention.10/2006
Collusion within Bændasamtök Íslands (The Farmers Association of Iceland) regarding price fixing. The Competition Authority imposed an administrative fine of ISK 10 million on The Farmers Association. Conditions imposed relating to anti-competitive collusion.9/2009
The acquisition of Nýi Kaupþing banki hf. (a bank) og Hafrahlíð ehf. (parent company of car dealerships). Short form. No intervention.7/2009
Merger of Árvakur hf. (Newspaper company – publisher, distributor and owner of printing company), Fréttablaðið ehf. (Newspaper company - publisher) and Pósthúsið ehf. (Distributing company). Merger annulled.6/2009
The Federation of Icelandic Trade has admitted to have violated Article 12, cf. Article 10, of the Competition Act and consented to the payment of ISK 1 million in administrative fine.5/2009
Merger of Valitor hf. (payment card company) and Euro Refund Group North in Iceland ehf. (VAT refund company). Merger annulled.3/2009
Merger of Valitor hf. (payment card company) and Euro Refund Group North in Iceland ehf. (VAT refund company). Merger annulled.3/2009
Merger of Eignarhaldsfélagið Sævarhöfði ehf. (an owner of a car dealership) and Bifreiðar og landbúnaðarvélar ehf. (a car dealership). No intervention. 7/2008
Complaint concerning the competition between the interpretation and translation office of Alþjóðahúss ehf. (A center that assist foreigners in Iceland) and independent translation offices and interpretators. 6/2008
The acquisition of Kaupþing bank (a bank) of a major stake in Ekort (a company involved in the marketing and running of loyality reward system for credit cards). Merger, conditions imposed.5/2008
Greiðslumiðlun [VISA Iceland], Kreditkort [MasterCard Iceland] and Fjölgreiðslumiðlun [jointly owned netting system] admit to non-compliance with the Competition Act and will pay a combined total of ISK 735 million (approx. Euros 7.9 million) in administrative fines4/2008
The Competition Authority published its opinion base don Article 18 of the Competition Act regarding public restrictive practices due to the Icelandic legislation regarding public service broadcasting, that is Act No. 6/2007 regarding Ríkisúvarpið ohf. (The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service).4/2008
Decisions made by banks and government agencies regarding the future of companies in competitive markets3/2008
Merger of Brimborg ehf. (a car dealership) and Vélaland ehf. (a vehicle and engine workshop). No intervention.3/2008
The merger of Sparisjóður Keflavíkur (a savings bank) and Sparisjóður Vestfirðinga (a savings bank). No intervention.2/2008
The merger of Sparisjóður Keflavíkur (a savings bank) and Sparisjóður Húnaþings og Stranda (a savings bank). No intervention.1/2008
The merger of Bílanaust hf. (a company which specialises in import and distribution of automotive spare parts and accessories), Dekki.is ehf. (A company specializing in importing tires) and Hjólbarðaverkstæðið Dekkið ehf. (Tire dealer and garage)9/2007
The acquisition by 365 Miðlar ehf. (media conglomerate) of two radio stations, Kiss FM and XFM, from Íslenska útvarpsfélaginu ehf. (media company ). No intervention.7/2007
Violation of article 10 by Landsvirkjun (Iceland’s dominant energy company), Fjarski ehf. (a telecommunication infrastructure provider) and Síminn hf.(Iceland’s dominant telecommunications operator) regarding business dealings relating to Fjarski ehf. Landsvirkjun agrees to pay a fine of IKR. 25 million and Síminn a fine of IKR. 55. million.6/2007
Complaint concerning subscription clauses and pricing by Sýn (Iceland’s dominant sports TV-channel ) during the Football Worldcup of 2006. No intervention5/2007
Merger of Sparisjóðs Keflavíkur (local savings and loans bank) and Sparisjóður Ólafsvíkur (also a small local savings and loans bank). No intervention4/2007
The purchase by Sparisjóður Keflavíkur (local savings and loans bank) of Landsbanki Íslands (Iceland’s third largest bank) local retail branch in Sandgerði. No intervention3/2007
Merger of Sena ehf. (entertainment company). and Concert ehf. (Booking and talent agency).No intervention.2/2007
Merger og Björgun ehf. (landfill and building contractor) and Sæþór ehf. (harbour contractor). No intervention1/2007
IGS (Icelandair Ground Services) at Keflavik Airport fined for abuse of dominant position. Amount of fine ISK 80 million. Competition Appeals Committee confirmed the decision, but reduced the fine to ISK 60 million.9/2006
Merger of Kvos ehf. (undertaking involved in print processing, sale of office equipment) and Skólavörubúdin ehf. (office supplies). No intervention.8/2006
Merger of Penninn hf. (retail of books, stationery and office equipment) and Bókabúd Keflavíkur ehf. (book shop). No intervention.7/2006
Merger of Saga film hf. and Storm ehf. (undertakings involved in film processing, television programming, production of advertisements etc.). Conditions imposed relating to restrictive practices.6/2006
Collusion within Félag íslenskra hljómlistarmanna (Society of Icelandic Performing Artists) in the issue of a tariff for the organist Department of the Society. 5/2000. Ruling.5/2006
Merger of Gera ehf. and Kornax ehf. (undertakings engaged in the importation and sale of supplies to farmers and flour. No intervention.3/2006
Merger of Vátryggingafélag Íslands hf. (insurance company) and Öryggismiðstöd Íslands hf (alert service). No intervention.2/2006
Complaint concerning anticompetitive practices by Námsgagnastofnun (The National Centre for Educational Materials, public body) and the legal framework relating to publication and sale of educational material to primary schools - OPINION2/2006
Merger of Eignarhaldsfélagið Sævarhöfði ehf. (an owner of a car dealership) and Bifreiðar og landbúnaðarvélar ehf. (a car dealership). No intervention.