(iii) Rebates
Fidelity Rebates. Fidelity rebates are granted to buyers on the condition that they buy exclusively from the dominant supplier. In the EU, it is prohibited for a company dominating the market to grant fidelity rebates.
Target Rebates. Target rebates are rebates which are granted by a dominant company to buyers under the condition that they reach a certain target sales quantity or turnover. In the EU, it is prohibited for a dominant company to grant target rebates for reaching a specified sales volume or turnover increase.
Aggregated Rebates. Generally, it is prohibited to grant aggregated sales rebates which develop a foreclosure or a tying effect in favour of a dominant market party. In the EU, it is prohibited to grant aggregated rebates based on the overall turnover. Nevertheless, It may be possible to grant rebates in return for efficiencies.