Transpacific Industries Group Ltd - acquisition of Allician Pty Ltd T/A Fraser Coast Recycling
Type of assessment
Informal Review
Reference
29110
Acquirer(s)
Transpacific Industries Group Ltd
Target(s)
Allician Pty Ltd T/A Fraser Coast Recycling
Industry
Cardboard recycling
Summary
Transpacific has acquired the business of Allician Pty Ltd trading as Fraser Coast Recycling.
Outcome of assessment
Not opposed
Total review days *
8
Commenced public review
26th August 2008
Date completed
4th September 2008
Market definition
The acquisition was considered in the context of the regional Fraser Coast market for the collection of dry recyclable material. It was not necessary for the ACCC to reach a conclusive view on market definition as the outcome of the competition assessment would not have been affected.
Competition analysis
The ACCC formed the view that the acquisition was unlikely to substantially lessen competition due to both the lack of overlap between the operations of Transpacific and Allician and relatively low barriers to entry for the collection of dry recyclable materials.
Review timeline
Date
Event
15th August 2007
The acquisition was completed.
26th August 2008
ACCC became aware that the acquisition had been completed.
26th August 2008
ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines. Market inquiries commenced.
3rd September 2008
Closing date for submissions from interested parties.
4th September 2008
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.
