1. Prepare

  1. Analyse

  1. Report

Concentration overview

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235

Markets analysed

6

High risk

10

Medium risk

84

Low risk

  1. Prepare

  1. Analyse

  1. Report

Concentration overview

Download

235

Markets analysed

6

High risk

10

Medium risk

84

Low risk

A clearer view of competition

Sloc Concentrate streamlines competition analysis across complex markets, enabling faster, more transparent and defensible decision-making.

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DATA engine

Structured market data, not spreadsheet chaos

A single source of truth for your merger. Consolidate data from multiple sources, gather new information with automated RFIs, and refine your analysis as new evidence emerges.

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Market visualisation

Germany | Televisions

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12 changes detected

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Adjust others (unknown)

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Market readiness tracker

All

50

2

8

13

27

Germany

Televisions

Belgium

Mobile Phones

Canada

In-Car Entertainment

UK

Video Players

Adaptable to your merger

Define market structures from scratch or transform existing datasets to fit your definitions. Validation and review tools maintain consistency and accuracy.

Adaptable to your merger

Define market structures from scratch or transform existing datasets to fit your definitions. Validation and review tools maintain consistency and accuracy.

Adaptable to your merger

Define market structures from scratch or transform existing datasets to fit your definitions. Validation and review tools maintain consistency and accuracy.

Automated RFIs

Generate tailored information requests and import responses back into Sloc, with material changes flagged and resolved automatically.

Automated RFIs

Generate tailored information requests and import responses back into Sloc, with material changes flagged and resolved automatically.

Automated RFIs

Generate tailored information requests and import responses back into Sloc, with material changes flagged and resolved automatically.

Iterative refinement

Create a living evidence base that evolves with your matter. Refine market data over time with source traceability and automatically updating results.

Iterative refinement

Create a living evidence base that evolves with your matter. Refine market data over time with source traceability and automatically updating results.

Iterative refinement

Create a living evidence base that evolves with your matter. Refine market data over time with source traceability and automatically updating results.

Analysis Engine

Analyse any market, in any jurisdiction, at any scale

Automatically assess concentration and identify competition risk across even the most complex product and geographic market definitions.

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Merging parties

Acquirer

NovaCore

Target(s)

Lumatek

Risk rating

Combined share

25%

40%

Low risk

Medium risk

High risk

HHI score

1,800

2500

Low risk

Medium risk

High risk

Analyse markets

Product

Geography

Product market

Consumer Electronics

Computers and Peripherals

In-Car Entertainment

In-Home Electronics

Home Audio and Cinema

Home Video

Televisions

Video Players

Portable Electronics

Designed for real-world mergers

Adapt the analysis to the requirements of your matter. Configure market definitions, competitive dynamics and risk ratings to reflect the realities of any market or transaction.

Designed for real-world mergers

Adapt the analysis to the requirements of your matter. Configure market definitions, competitive dynamics and risk ratings to reflect the realities of any market or transaction.

Designed for real-world mergers

Adapt the analysis to the requirements of your matter. Configure market definitions, competitive dynamics and risk ratings to reflect the realities of any market or transaction.

Dynamic, instant analysis

Economist-grade algorithms automatically calculate market shares, HHIs and overlaps in real time. Results update as new data is added, refined or market definitions evolve.

Dynamic, instant analysis

Economist-grade algorithms automatically calculate market shares, HHIs and overlaps in real time. Results update as new data is added, refined or market definitions evolve.

Dynamic, instant analysis

Economist-grade algorithms automatically calculate market shares, HHIs and overlaps in real time. Results update as new data is added, refined or market definitions evolve.

Clear risk identification

Visual, colour-coded risk ratings allow identification of potential problems early on. Fully customisable thresholds allow you to focus on the areas most relevant to your matter.

Clear risk identification

Visual, colour-coded risk ratings allow identification of potential problems early on. Fully customisable thresholds allow you to focus on the areas most relevant to your matter.

Clear risk identification

Visual, colour-coded risk ratings allow identification of potential problems early on. Fully customisable thresholds allow you to focus on the areas most relevant to your matter.

Report Engine

Results you can trust, built for scrutiny

Create structured, transparent, Economist-Grade™ outputs to support internal review, client advice and regulatory submissions.

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Market summary

USA | Home Audio & Cinema

Target

Risk rating

High risk

Market share

31.9%-to-39.4% (↑ 7.5%)

HHI score

2,351-to-2,832 (↑ 481)

Rank

1st (↑ 2)

Market share breakdown

Concentration overview

USA

      Home Audio and Cinema

High risk

Consumer Electronics

Low risk

   Computers and Peripherals

No overlap

   In-Car Entertainment

Low risk

   In-Home Electronics

Mid risk

Transparent by design

Robust results traceable to their underlying data and methodology. Interactive outputs make it easy to understand, interrogate and defend the analysis.

Transparent by design

Robust results traceable to their underlying data and methodology. Interactive outputs make it easy to understand, interrogate and defend the analysis.

Transparent by design

Robust results traceable to their underlying data and methodology. Interactive outputs make it easy to understand, interrogate and defend the analysis.

Built for collaboration

Store, share and revisit findings securely within Sloc. Keep data, analysis and outputs connected in one place throughout the lifecycle of the matter.

Built for collaboration

Store, share and revisit findings securely within Sloc. Keep data, analysis and outputs connected in one place throughout the lifecycle of the matter.

Built for collaboration

Store, share and revisit findings securely within Sloc. Keep data, analysis and outputs connected in one place throughout the lifecycle of the matter.

Regulator-ready exports

Download fully-formatted reports - including clear summaries, methodologies, data packs, maps, and charts meeting the highest regulatory standards.

Regulator-ready exports

Download fully-formatted reports - including clear summaries, methodologies, data packs, maps, and charts meeting the highest regulatory standards.

Regulator-ready exports

Download fully-formatted reports - including clear summaries, methodologies, data packs, maps, and charts meeting the highest regulatory standards.

How teams are using Sloc

Hear how Sloc is helping competition leaders take control.

UK - National retail merger

Of Counsel, White Shoe Law Firm

“Sloc gave our client more certainty, while saving a huge amount of time. The conclusions felt far more defensible and scientific than anything we could have produced ourselves.”

250+

Markets analysed

Within 24 hours

Defensible findings

Canada - National retail merger

Associate, Seven Sisters Law Firm

“The ability to instantly risk rate each market according to our merger regime’s presumptions of anti-competitive effects is a real difference maker for transactions.”

HHI scores

Calculated automatically

Risk ratings

Configurable thresholds

UK - National retail merger

Principal Associate, Magic Circle Law Firm

“Sloc made it really easy to test different scenarios and it was incredibly helpful to immediately see the impact on market shares.”

20 +

Scenarios tested

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UK - National retail merger

Of Counsel, White Shoe law firm

“Sloc gave our client more certainty, while saving a huge amount of time. The conclusions felt far more defensible and scientific than anything we could have produced ourselves.”

250+

Markets analysed

Within 24 hours

Defensible findings

Canada - National retail merger

Associate, Seven Sisters law firm

“The ability to instantly risk rate each market according to our merger regime’s presumptions of anti-competitive effects is a real difference maker for transactions.”

HHI scores

Calculated automatically

Risk ratings

Configurable thresholds

UK - National retail merger

Principal Associate, Magic Circle law firm

“Sloc made it really easy to test different scenarios and it was incredibly helpful to immediately see the impact on market shares.”

20 +

Scenarios tested

Calculate instantly

Compare effortlessly

UK - National retail merger

Of Counsel, White Shoe Law Firm

“Sloc gave our client more certainty, while saving a huge amount of time. The conclusions felt far more defensible and scientific than anything we could have produced ourselves.”

250+

Markets analysed

Within 24 hours

Defensible findings

Canada - National retail merger

Associate, Seven Sisters Law Firm

“The ability to instantly risk rate each market according to our merger regime’s presumptions of anti-competitive effects is a real difference maker for transactions.”

HHI scores

Calculated automatically

Risk ratings

Configurable thresholds

UK - National retail merger

Principal Associate, Magic Circle Law Firm

“Sloc made it really easy to test different scenarios and it was incredibly helpful to immediately see the impact on market shares.”

20 +

Scenarios tested

Calculate instantly

Compare effortlessly

Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about getting started and using Sloc day to day.

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Let’s talk about your current setup and see how Sloc can emplower your competition team.

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Do you prefer email? We're available at:

hello@sloc.io

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Let’s talk about your current setup and see how Sloc can emplower your competition team.

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What jurisdictions are supported by Sloc?
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Sloc is jurisdiction-agnostic and excels at handling multi-jurisdictional mergers. Its algorithms are built around established economic methodologies used by international competition authorities and its analytical features are global in coverage.

Can Sloc support large or complex matters?
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Yes. Sloc’s powerful automation is built to flex to specific matter requirements and scale to large matters involving even thousands of markets. Standardised, intuitive workflows make testing and interpreting even the most substantial mergers straightforward.

Can Sloc outputs be used for regulatory submissions?
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Yes. Sloc is purpose-built to support merger notifications, briefing papers and internal case materials. Outputs are transparent, reviewable and supported by underlying data packs, methodology notes and clear analytical assumptions.

Does Sloc replace lawyers and economists?
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No. Sloc is designed to empower lawyers and economists, not replace them. It helps competition teams perform analysis faster, more transparently and with greater confidence, while keeping expert judgement at the centre of the process.

Can we use our own data in Sloc?
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Yes. Teams can securely upload their own data, or data provided by clients and third parties, directly into the platform. Sloc Local also includes built-in location data to help teams identify relevant sites quickly, while Sloc Concentrate streamlines data collection through smart RFIs.

How is Sloc deployed?
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Sloc is cloud-based and hosted securely on ISO 27001 certified infrastructure. No installation is required and you can sign-in right away using your company credentials via SSO. Fully isolated, dedicated environments can also be supported in your region of choice where required.

What jurisdictions are supported by Sloc?
icon

Sloc is jurisdiction-agnostic and excels at handling multi-jurisdictional mergers. Its algorithms are built around established economic methodologies used by international competition authorities and its analytical features are global in coverage.

Can Sloc support large or complex matters?
icon

Yes. Sloc’s powerful automation is built to flex to specific matter requirements and scale to large matters involving even thousands of markets. Standardised, intuitive workflows make testing and interpreting even the most substantial mergers straightforward.

Can Sloc outputs be used for regulatory submissions?
icon

Yes. Sloc is purpose-built to support merger notifications, briefing papers and internal case materials. Outputs are transparent, reviewable and supported by underlying data packs, methodology notes and clear analytical assumptions.

Does Sloc replace lawyers and economists?
icon

No. Sloc is designed to empower lawyers and economists, not replace them. It helps competition teams perform analysis faster, more transparently and with greater confidence, while keeping expert judgement at the centre of the process.

Can we use our own data in Sloc?
icon

Yes. Teams can securely upload their own data, or data provided by clients and third parties, directly into the platform. Sloc Local also includes built-in location data to help teams identify relevant sites quickly, while Sloc Concentrate streamlines data collection through smart RFIs.

How is Sloc deployed?
icon

Sloc is cloud-based and hosted securely on ISO 27001 certified infrastructure. No installation is required and you can sign-in right away using your company credentials via SSO. Fully isolated, dedicated environments can also be supported in your region of choice where required.

What jurisdictions are supported by Sloc?
icon

Sloc is jurisdiction-agnostic and excels at handling multi-jurisdictional mergers. Its algorithms are built around established economic methodologies used by international competition authorities and its analytical features are global in coverage.

Can Sloc support large or complex matters?
icon

Yes. Sloc’s powerful automation is built to flex to specific matter requirements and scale to large matters involving even thousands of markets. Standardised, intuitive workflows make testing and interpreting even the most substantial mergers straightforward.

Can Sloc outputs be used for regulatory submissions?
icon

Yes. Sloc is purpose-built to support merger notifications, briefing papers and internal case materials. Outputs are transparent, reviewable and supported by underlying data packs, methodology notes and clear analytical assumptions.

Does Sloc replace lawyers and economists?
icon

No. Sloc is designed to empower lawyers and economists, not replace them. It helps competition teams perform analysis faster, more transparently and with greater confidence, while keeping expert judgement at the centre of the process.

Can we use our own data in Sloc?
icon

Yes. Teams can securely upload their own data, or data provided by clients and third parties, directly into the platform. Sloc Local also includes built-in location data to help teams identify relevant sites quickly, while Sloc Concentrate streamlines data collection through smart RFIs.

How is Sloc deployed?
icon

Sloc is cloud-based and hosted securely on ISO 27001 certified infrastructure. No installation is required and you can sign-in right away using your company credentials via SSO. Fully isolated, dedicated environments can also be supported in your region of choice where required.

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