Acquirer: Ingram Micro; Target: Tech Pacific Australia Pty Ltd
Summary
Proposed acquisition of TechPac Holdings Limited by Ingram Micro Inc
Outcome
Not Opposed
Date completed
2nd November 2004
Merger type
Horizontal
Guidelines thresholds
Unknown
Imports about 10%
Unknown
Market definition
The relevant market for consideration is the national market for the distribution of IT products.
Competition analysis
The ACCC decided not to oppose the acquisition of TechPac Holdings Limited by Ingram Micro Inc on the grounds that:
1. Market concentration levels are unlikely to exceed the Commission's thresholds;
2. The prospect of new entry or expansion of smaller firms;
3. The presence of countervailing power of vendors and resellers; and
4. Import competition is strong.
