Rentokil Initial - acquisition of the hygiene and washroom services business of SGS Australia Pty Ltd - Pink Healthcare
Type of assessment
Informal Review
Reference
24237
Acquirer(s)
Rentokil Initial
Target(s)
SGS Australia Pty Ltd
Industry
washroom and hygiene services
Outcome of assessment
Not opposed
Total review days *
17
Commenced public review
3rd July 2006
Date completed
25th July 2006
Market definition
The ACCC considered the impact of the acquisition in regional markets for washroom and hygiene services.
Competition analysis
The ACCC considered that the acquisition would be unlikely to substantially lessen competition on the basis of low barriers to entry, the ability of customers to switch service providers combined with the existence of other service providers in the relevant markets.
Review timeline
Date
Event
3rd July 2006
ACCC commenced review under merger review process guidelines
25th July 2006
ACCC announced its decision to not oppose the acquisition
* Total Review days = Total business days less public holidays and time during which the review was Suspended.
