French competition authority's Nvidia probe nearing end
Overview of the French Competition Authority's Investigation
Background of the Probe
PARIS, July 9 (Reuters) - The French competition authority said on Thursday its probe into chipmaker Nvidia Corp is coming to an end.
The agency is investigating the chipmaker over alleged anti-competitive practices.
Current Status of the Investigation
Statements from the Authority
"We are nearing the end of the investigation," Umberto Berkani, the French competition authority's general rapporteur, told reporters on Thursday.
Potential Outcomes
The end of the investigation does not mean Nvidia will necessarily face sanctions.
Next Steps in the Process
The French antitrust watchdog's investigation services must first decide whether to issue a statement of objections - a finding that there are sufficient grounds to proceed -- or close the case. If they issue such a statement, Nvidia will have an opportunity to respond before the authority's board issues a final ruling.
(Reporting by Mathieu Rosemain; Writing by Makini Brice; Editing by Jan Harvey, William Maclean)
