News | February 2009
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Industry News
FTC sues to block CCC, Mitchell merger
The Federal Trade Commission has filed suit to block the merger of CCC Information Services Inc. and Mitchell International Inc., charging that the merger would hinder competition in the market for electronic systems used to estimate the cost of collision repairs, known as “estimatics,” and the market for software systems used to value passenger vehicles that have been totaled, known as total loss valuation (TLV) systems. >>Read More
CCC, Mitchell to contest FTC’s decision to oppose merger
CCC Information Services and Mitchell International reaffirmed their commitment to their planned merger and intend to contest the Federal Trade Commission’s decision to oppose it. CCC and Mitchell reiterated their commitment to the value of the proposed merger and the competitive industry in which they serve. . >>Read More
DEG forecasts 1,000 inquiries in first year
The 10-month-old Database Enhancement Gateway (DEG), a joint project of three collision industry associations, has received 725 inquiries, and the founders hope its use continues to grow as the problem-solving tool becomes better known. >>Read More