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Turkey's competition board launches probe into Dassault Systemes
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 9, 2026
Turkey Investigates Dassault Systemes for Possible Anti-Competitive Practices
Investigation Overview
ISTANBUL, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Turkey's Competition Board said on Friday it has opened an investigation into French software company Dassault Systemes over alleged anti-competitive practices in its dealership system.
Details of the Probe
The regulator said the probe will examine whether Dassault, which provides widely used engineering and design programs such as SolidWorks and CATIA, violated Turkey's competition law.
Potential Implications for Dealers
The investigation will focus whether the company interfered with dealers' pricing, preventing free price formation, and if it imposed restrictions on which customers or regions dealers could sell to.
(Reporting by Ezgi Erkoyun; Editing by Jonathan Spicer )
Frequently Asked Questions about Turkey's competition board launches probe into Dassault Systemes
1What is competition law?
Competition law refers to regulations that promote competition and prevent monopolistic practices in the market, ensuring fair trading and consumer protection.
2What is an investigation in the context of business?
An investigation in business typically involves examining practices or behaviors to determine compliance with laws and regulations, often related to competition or consumer protection.
3What are anti-competitive practices?
Anti-competitive practices are actions by companies that reduce competition in the market, such as price fixing, market division, or abuse of market power.
