BlueScope Steel Ltd - proposed acquisition of Smorgon Steel Distribution

Type of assessment

Informal Review

Reference

27939

Acquirer(s)

BlueScope Steel Ltd

Target(s)

Smorgon Steel Distribution

Industry

Steel

Outcome of assessment

Not opposed

Total review days *

Commenced public review

11^th April 2007

Date completed

7^th June 2007

Competition analysis

For detailed competition analysis, please see the Public Competition Assessment below.

Public competition assessment

Review timeline

Date	Event
11^th April 2007	ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines. Market inquiries commenced
2^nd May 2007	Closing date for submissions from interested parties
23^rd May 2007	ACCC decision delayed pending further discussions with the parties involved in the proposals to acquire Smorgon.
7^th June 2007	ACCC announced decision not to oppose the proposed acquisition

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

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