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Alinta-AGL Joint Merger Proposal


Type of assessment Informal Review
Reference 24306
Acquirer(s)
Alinta Ltd
Target(s)
The Australian Gas Light Company
Industry Gas, Electricity
Summary
Alinta/AGL Joint Merger Proposal reflecting the Mergers Implementation Agreement (MIA) signed between the parties. On 3rd August 2006, the ACCC accepted undertakings from Alinta in relation to this proposal.

As part of the processes under the undertakings, the ACCC subsequently assessed whether it was necessary for Alinta to divest the Agility contracts associated with the Moomba to Sydney and Parmelia Gas Pipelines.

On 26 September 2006 the ACCC determined that it was necessary for Alinta to divest the Agility contracts.
Outcome of assessment Not opposed subject to undertakings
Total review days * 65
Commenced public review 4th May 2006
Date completed 3rd August 2006
Market definition
Please refer to Public Competition Assessment.
Competition analysis
Please refer to Public Competition Assessment.
Public competition assessment
  • Public Competition Assessment
    9th January 2007
    D07+2781.pdf (221.6 KB)
Statement of issues
Undertakings
  • Initial 87B Undertaking accepted by ACCC.
    3rd August 2006
    D06+50235.pdf (752.3 KB)
  • Replacement 87B Undertaking accepted by the ACCC
    27th November 2006
    D06+82583.pdf (1.3 MB)
Related media releases
Review timeline
Date Event
4th May 2006 Alinta submission on competition issues sent to ACCC
24th May 2006 Alinta offered revised draft s87B undertaking to ACCC
24th May 2006 ACCC commenced market inquiries in relation to revised draft s87B undertaking
16th June 2006 ACCC Issues Statement of Issues - market inquiries commenced
3rd July 2006 Market inquiries in relation to Statement of Issues to be completed
3rd August 2006 ACCC accepted Undertakings from Alinta.

* Total Review days = Total business days less public holidays and time during which the review was suspended.

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