Protector Glass Industries Pty Ltd - proposed acquisition of Southern Cross Auto Glass Pty Limited
Type of assessment
Informal Review
Reference
35668
Acquirer(s)
Protector Glass Industries Pty Ltd
Target(s)
Southern Cross Auto Glass Pty Limited
Industry
Automotive Glass Industry
Summary
Protector Glass Industries Pty Ltd proposes to acquire the business assets of Southern Cross Auto Glass Pty Ltd.
Outcome of assessment
Not opposed
Total review days *
7
Commenced public review
11th December 2008
Date completed
19th December 2008
Market definition
The ACCC assessed the proposed acquisition in terms of the New South Wales market for the wholesale supply of automotive glass.
Competition analysis
The ACCC formed the view that the proposed acquisition would be unlikely to substantially lessen competition in the relevant market. Factors informing this conclusion included the competitive constraint provided by existing alternative suppliers of automotive glass and the existence of relatively low barriers to entry and expansion to automotive glass supply.
Review timeline
Date
Event
11th December 2008
ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines.
18th December 2008
Closing date for submissions from interested parties.
19th December 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.
