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Lineage's proposed acquisition of Fremantle City Coldstores not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose the acquisition of Perth-based cold storage supplier Bigstreet Pty Ltd trading as Fremantle City Coldstores (FCC) by Australian subsidiaries of Lineage Logistics Holdings LLC.

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ACCC consults on Sigma's proposed remedy for Chemist Warehouse acquisition

The ACCC is seeking views on a proposed court-enforceable undertaking offered by Sigma Healthcare Limited (ASX: SIG) in relation to its proposed acquisition of Chemist Warehouse Group Holdings.

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ACCC consults on Olam's proposed divestiture undertaking

The ACCC is seeking views on a proposed court-enforceable divestiture undertaking offered by Olam Agri Holdings Limited, and its subsidiaries Olam Agri Australia Pty Ltd and Queensland Cotton Corporation Pty Ltd, in relation to its proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton Limited (ASX: NAM).

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Stockland and Supalai's acquisition of Lendlease MPC projects not opposed, subject to divestiture

The ACCC will not oppose Stockland and Supalai’s proposed acquisition of 12 Lendlease (ASX: LLC) residential masterplanned community projects after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking.

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ACCC authorises collaboration to support cash-in-transit services

The ACCC has granted authorisation to allow the Australian Banking Association (ABA), its member banks, Australia Post, retailers, supermarkets and other industry participants to collaborate so they can ensure there is continuity of cash-in-transit services.

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ACCC will not oppose Optus and TPG regional mobile network and spectrum sharing

The ACCC will not oppose the proposed regional mobile network and spectrum sharing agreements between Optus Mobile Pty Ltd and TPG Telecom Limited (ASX:TPG)

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Experian’s proposed acquisition of illion not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose the acquisition of Credit Data Solutions Pty Ltd (illion) by Experian Australia Credit Services Pty Ltd (Experian).

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Louis Dreyfus’ proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton not opposed, subject to undertaking

The ACCC will not oppose Louis Dreyfus’ proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton Limited (ASX: NAM), after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking from the Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.

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ACCC welcomes start of consultation on draft merger reform laws

The ACCC has welcomed the start of consultation by the Government on draft legislation for proposed reforms to Australia’s merger laws.

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Aurizon's proposed acquisition of Flinders Logistics raises concerns

The ACCC has identified preliminary competition concerns with Aurizon’s (ASX:AZJ) proposed acquisition of Flinders Logistics Pty Ltd in a Statement of Issues published today.

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Stockland and Supalai's proposed acquisition of Lendlease residential masterplanned communities raises preliminary concerns

The ACCC has published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns with Stockland and Supalai’s proposed acquisition of 12 Lendlease (ASX: LLC) residential masterplanned community projects through a joint venture.

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Olam Agri Holding's proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton raises concerns

The ACCC has published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns with Olam Agri Holding’s proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton Ltd (ASX: NAM).

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Sigma and Chemist Warehouse's proposed merger raises competition concerns

The ACCC has outlined preliminary competition concerns with Sigma Healthcare Limited’s (ASX: SIG) proposed acquisition of Chemist Warehouse Group Holdings in a Statement of Issues published today.

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Icon Group's proposed lease acquisitions raise concerns

The ACCC has published a Statement of Issues outlining its preliminary competition concerns with Icon Group’s proposed acquisitions of leases at: - St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital in Queensland; - St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside in Chermside, Queensland; and - St John of God Geelong Hospital in Victoria.

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Global Payments' proposed acquisition of School Bytes raises concerns

The ACCC has outlined preliminary competition concerns with Global Payments Australia 1 Pty Ltd’s proposed acquisition of School Bytes Learning Pty Ltd in a Statement of Issues published today.

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Louis Dreyfus Company's proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton raises concerns

The ACCC has published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns with Louis Dreyfus Company’s (LDC) proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton Ltd (ASX: NAM).

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Metcash's proposed acquisition of Superior Food Services not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose Metcash Trading Limited’s (Metcash) (ASX:MTS) proposed acquisition of wholesale food distributor SFG Group Holdings Pty Ltd, trading as Superior Food Services (Superior).

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ACCC welcomes proposal for stronger merger laws

The ACCC welcomes the Government’s announcement today that it will move to strengthen Australia’s merger laws, bringing Australia into line with most other developed economies.

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ACCC will not oppose revised Cochlear, Oticon Medical transaction

The ACCC will not oppose Cochlear Limited’s (ASX:COH) proposed acquisition of the cochlear implants business of Oticon Medical A/S from its parent company, Demant A/S.

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GrainCorp's proposed acquisition of XF Australia not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose the acquisition of animal feed supplement supplier, XF Australia Limited by Graincorp Limited.

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ACCC update on Tribunal’s decision to authorise ANZ's acquisition of Suncorp

On 20 February 2024, the Australian Competition Tribunal set aside the ACCC’s earlier decision on 4 August 2023 not to grant authorisation for ANZ to acquire Suncorp’s banking business.

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Westpac's proposed acquisition of HealthPoint not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose Westpac Banking Corporation’s proposed acquisition of HealthPoint.

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Review of past merger decisions reveals mixed outcomes

The ACCC has released findings from reviews of three past merger decisions by the ACCC that were completed in 2019 in a report released today.

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Monash IVF's proposed acquisition of Fertility North not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose Monash IVF Group Limited’s (ASX: MVF) proposed acquisition of Fertility North Holdings Pty Ltd.

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Australian Competition Tribunal authorises ANZ’s proposed acquisition of Suncorp Bank

The ACCC notes the Australian Competition Tribunal’s decision today to grant authorisation for ANZ’s proposed acquisition of Suncorp’s banking business.

Lineage's proposed acquisition of Fremantle City Coldstores not opposed

ACCC consults on Sigma's proposed remedy for Chemist Warehouse acquisition

ACCC consults on Olam's proposed divestiture undertaking

Stockland and Supalai's acquisition of Lendlease MPC projects not opposed, subject to divestiture

ACCC authorises collaboration to support cash-in-transit services

ACCC will not oppose Optus and TPG regional mobile network and spectrum sharing

Experian’s proposed acquisition of illion not opposed

Louis Dreyfus’ proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton not opposed, subject to undertaking

ACCC welcomes start of consultation on draft merger reform laws

Aurizon's proposed acquisition of Flinders Logistics raises concerns

Stockland and Supalai's proposed acquisition of Lendlease residential masterplanned communities raises preliminary concerns

Olam Agri Holding's proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton raises concerns

Sigma and Chemist Warehouse's proposed merger raises competition concerns

Icon Group's proposed lease acquisitions raise concerns

Global Payments' proposed acquisition of School Bytes raises concerns

Louis Dreyfus Company's proposed acquisition of Namoi Cotton raises concerns

Metcash's proposed acquisition of Superior Food Services not opposed

ACCC welcomes proposal for stronger merger laws

ACCC will not oppose revised Cochlear, Oticon Medical transaction

GrainCorp's proposed acquisition of XF Australia not opposed

ACCC update on Tribunal’s decision to authorise ANZ's acquisition of Suncorp

Westpac's proposed acquisition of HealthPoint not opposed

Review of past merger decisions reveals mixed outcomes

Monash IVF's proposed acquisition of Fertility North not opposed

Australian Competition Tribunal authorises ANZ’s proposed acquisition of Suncorp Bank

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