Lion Nathan Australia Pty Limited - proposed acquisition of J Boag & Son Pty Limited
Type of assessment
Informal Review
Reference
30241
Acquirer(s)
Lion Nathan Australia Pty Limited
Target(s)
J Boag & Son Pty Limited
Industry
Alcoholic Beverages
Outcome of assessment
Not opposed
Total review days *
29
Commenced public review
8th November 2007
Date completed
18th December 2007
Market definition
The ACCC considered that the relevant market for the proposed acquisition was the national market for beer.
Competition analysis
On 18 December 2007 the ACCC formed the view, after conducting market inquiries, that the proposed acquisition was unlikely to substantially lessen competiton in the relevant market. Factors informing this conclusion included that the merged entity would continue to be constrained by the presence of alternative bulk and packaged beer suppliers in Australia, in particular, the Foster's Group's beer division, Carlton United Breweries.
Review timeline
Date
Event
8th November 2007
ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines.
21st November 2007
Closing date for submissions from interested parties.
18th December 2007
ACCC announced it would not oppose the proposed acquisition.
* Total Review days = Total business days less public holidays and time during which the review was suspended.
