Woolworths Limited - proposed acquisition of Karabar Supabarn
Type of assessment
Informal Review
Reference
31645
Acquirer(s)
Woolworths Limited
Target(s)
Karabar Supabarn
Industry
Supermarket & Liquor Retail
Outcome of assessment
Opposed
Total review days *
54
Commenced public review
7th April 2008
Date completed
25th June 2008
Public competition assessment
Public Competition Assessment 15th July 2008 D08+67047.pdf (124.2 KB)
Statement of issues
Statement of Issues 4th June 2008 D08+51344.pdf (91.0 KB)
Review timeline
Date
Event
7th April 2008
ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines.
24th April 2008
Closing date for submissions from interested parties.
29th April 2008
Timeline delayed by negotiations on confidentiality restrictions.
1st May 2008
Timeline restarted following negotiations on confidentiality restrictions.
14th May 2008
Proposed date for announcement of ACCC's findings amended from 21 May 2008 to 18 June 2008 to allow for consideration of further information and additional market inquiries.
4th June 2008
ACCC published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns. Proposed date for announcement of ACCC's findings amended from 18 June 2008 to 25 June 2008.
12th June 2008
Closing date for submissions relating to Statement of Issues.
25th June 2008
ACCC announced it would oppose the proposed acquisition.
* Total Review days = Total business days less public holidays and time during which the review was suspended.
