Getinge Extended Health Care Limited - proposed acquisition of Huntleigh Technology PLC
Type of assessment
Informal Review
Reference
26748
Acquirer(s)
Getinge Extended Health Care Limited
Target(s)
Huntleigh Technology PLC
Industry
Healthcare Equipment
Outcome of assessment
Not opposed
Total review days *
26
Commenced public review
15th December 2006
Date completed
8th February 2007
Market definition
The ACCC considered the following markets:
- the national market for the manufacture and supply of air pressure mattresses used in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers; and
- the national market for the manufacture and supply of patient lifting devices.
The competition assessment in this instance would not have changed if a broader product market was adopted.
Competition analysis
The ACCC decided not to oppose the proposed acquisition on the basis that imports and the countervailing power of consumers - that is, distributors, hospitals, nursing homes and aged care facilities would be likely to constrain the merged firm. No substantial lessening of competion was likely.
Review timeline
Date
Event
15th December 2006
ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines
15th December 2006
ACCC timeline suspended pending further information from Getinge
4th January 2007
ACCC timeline resumed
2nd February 2007
Closing date for submissions from interested parties
8th February 2007
ACCC announced its decision not to oppose the acquisition
* Total Review days = Total business days less public holidays and time during which the review was suspended.
