Coleman Brands Pty Ltd - completed acquisition of Nylex Ltd Group's Esky hard and soft cooler business
Type of assessment
Informal Review
Reference
36645
Acquirer(s)
Coleman Brands Pty Ltd
Target(s)
Nylex Ltd Group's Esky hard and soft cooler business
Industry
Hard and soft cooler manufacturing
Outcome of assessment
Not opposed
Total review days *
30
Commenced public review
2nd July 2009
Date completed
12th August 2009
Market definition
The ACCC considered the completed acquisition in the context of national markets for the manufacture and supply of hard and soft coolers.
Competition analysis
The ACCC considered that the completed acquisition was unlikely to substantially lessen competition in the relevant markets given the presence of alternative suppliers of hard and soft coolers in Australia which are likely to constrain the merged firm.
Review timeline
Date
Event
2nd July 2009
ACCC noted press reports indicating that Coleman Brands Pty Ltd had acquired Nylex Ltd Group's Esky hard and soft cooler business. ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines.
12th August 2009
ACCC announced it would not oppose the completed acquisition.
* Total Review days = Total business days less public holidays and time during which the review was suspended.
