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Docket No. 9310 In the Matter of Aspen Technology, Inc.
FTC Matter/File Number
021 0153
Docket Number
9310
Enforcement Type
Civil Penalty (Order Violation)
Part 3 Administrative Complaints

Case Summary

Under terms of the order, Aspen agreed to divest Hypotech’s continuous process and batch process assets and Aspen’s operator training software and service business to a Commission-approved buyer to settle charges in the complaint and resolve the administrative proceedings. The Commission issued an administrative complaint on August 6, 2003 that challenged Aspen’s 2002 acquisition of Hyprotech, Ltd. alleging that the acquisition eliminated a significant competitor in the provision of process engineering simulation software for industry. According to the complaint, the acquisition has led to reduced innovation competition in six specific process engineering simulation software markets.

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