Domain Aged Care Group - proposed acquisition of Ramsay Aged Care Pty Ltd
Summary
Domain Aged Care Group - proposed acquisition of Ramsay Aged Care Pty Ltd
File number
C2006/92
Outcome
Not Opposed
Date completed
19th May 2006
Merger type
Horizontal
Market definition
The proposed acquisition was considered on the basis of local markets for the provision of aged care. While narrower markets might exist (for example, delineated by the nature of the aged care service), it was not necessary to consider this issue as the proposed acquisition is unlikely to substantially lessen competition whichever market definition is adopted.
Competition analysis
There is limited local overlap between the facilities proposed to be acquired and those currently operated by the Domain Aged Care Group. In the only area where overlap occurs, there are a number of competing facilities. As such, the ACCC considers that the proposed acquisition is unlikely to substantially lessen competition in any relevant market.
