M2 Telecommunications Group Limited - proposed acquisition of Commander Communications Limited's small and medium business assets
Type of assessment
Informal Review
Reference
36636
Acquirer(s)
M2 Telecommunications Group Limited
Target(s)
Commander Communications Limited
Industry
Telecommunications
Summary
On 2 June 2009, M2 Telecommunications announced its intention to acquire all of the small and medium business assets and associated intellectual property of Commander Communications.
Outcome of assessment
Not opposed
Total review days *
9
Commenced public review
5th June 2009
Date completed
18th June 2009
Market definition
The ACCC did not consider it necessary to form a definitive view on the relevant markets as the outcome of the competition analysis was considered likely to be the same regardless of whether a broader or narrower telecommunications services market was adopted.
Competition analysis
The ACCC considered that the proposed acquisition would be unlikely to result in a substantial lessening of competition for the supply of fixed voice, mobile or data services, including to small and medium enterprises, given that the merged firm is expected to be constrained by Telstra and Optus and, to a lesser extent, by the numerous smaller competitors that can offer a similar service.
Review timeline
Date
Event
5th June 2009
ACCC commenced informal review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines.
17th June 2009
Closing date for submissions from interested parties.
18th June 2009
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.
