see detailed public competition assessement below.
Competition analysis
see detailed public competition assessment below.
Public competition assessment
Public Competition Assessment - proposed acquisition of Kmart and Officeworks 17 October 2007 17th October 2007 D07+96674.pdf (144.7 KB)
Statement of issues
Statement of Issues 5th September 2007 D07+83548.pdf (136.8 KB)
Other
Public Competition Assessment - proposed acquisition of Kmart and Officeworks 17 October 2007 17th October 2007 D07+96674.pdf (144.7 KB)
Review timeline
Date
Event
15th June 2007
ACCC commences review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines. Market inquiries commenced.
12th July 2007
Timeline delayed by negotiations on confidentiality restrictions.
13th July 2007
Closing date for submissions from interested parties.
31st July 2007
Decision date amended from 'early September' to 'September' to allow for provision of further information by Woolworths and consideration of submissions from market participants.
5th September 2007
ACCC published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns. Proposed date for announcement of ACCC's findings amended accordingly.
19th September 2007
Closing date for submissions from interested parties.
28th September 2007
Decision date amended from 3 October to 17 October 2007 due to Woolworths' delay in providing a submission in response to the Statement of Issues.
17th October 2007
ACCC announced it would oppose Woolworths' proposed acquisition of Kmart plus Officeworks.
* Total Review days = Total business days less public holidays and time during which the review was suspended.
