We concluded that the transaction was not likely to substantially harm competition. There remain sufficient competitive alternatives in the marketplace.

The divestitures required by the department will ensure that competition at movie theaters in the affected parts of Chicago, New York, Boston, Seattle and Dallas is preserved.

The new players need to impress. They're fighting for their position and the established players know there is genuine competition for places.

American consumers were harmed by the conspiracy.

Price-fixing threatens our free market system and robs consumers of the benefit of competitive prices. We vigorously investigate and prosecute companies and individuals involved in these conspiracies.

The victims in this case included a not-for-profit corporation and a religious institution operating schools, hospitals, and convents.