247That, however, does not prevent the absence of effects on the market being taken into account as a relevant factor in determining the amount of the fine, as the Commission acknowledges at recital 194 to the contested decision. The Commission is also correct to claim at the same recital that the presence of damage to competition would render the infringement even more serious. Last, it should be observed that, even though the Commission does not analyse it further, it states in the conclusion, at recital 225 to the contested decision, that it has taken account of the absence of damage to competition caused by the concentration.