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Orikan's proposed acquisition of Duncan raises concerns

The ACCC has outlined its preliminary competition concerns with Orikan Group Pty Ltd’s proposed acquisition of Duncan Technologies Pty Ltd in a Statement of Issues published today.

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ACCC will not oppose Aurizon's Flinders Logistics acquisition after changes to transaction structure

The ACCC will not oppose Aurizon’s (ASX: AZJ) proposed acquisition of Flinders Logistics Pty Ltd, following a restructure of the transaction to address the ACCC’s preliminary competition concerns.

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Cleanaway's proposed acquisition of Citywide Waste raises concerns

The ACCC has published a Statement of Issues outlining its preliminary competition concerns with Cleanaway Waste Management Limited’s (ASX:CWY) proposed acquisition of the waste and recycling business of Citywide Service Solutions Pty Ltd.

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Blackstone’s proposed acquisition of I’rom raises concerns

The ACCC has outlined preliminary competition concerns with the proposed acquisition of I’rom Group Co Limited by Blackstone Group (HK) Limited (Blackstone) in a Statement of Issues published today.

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Sigma and Chemist Warehouse proposed merger not opposed, subject to undertaking

The ACCC will not oppose the Sigma Healthcare Limited (ASX: SIG) and CW Group Holdings Limited (Chemist Warehouse) merger after accepting a court-enforceable undertaking from Sigma.

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Sanitarium's proposed acquisition of Vita Brits not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose Australian Health & Nutrition Association Limited's (Sanitarium) proposed acquisition of the brand and intellectual property assets necessary for the supply of Vita Brits from Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

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Brookfield’s acquisition of Neoen not opposed, subject to divestments

The ACCC will not oppose the acquisition of Neoen SA by a consortium led by Brookfield Renewable Holdings SAS (Brookfield BidCo), subject to a court-enforceable undertaking to divest Neoen’s existing Victorian renewable electricity generation and storage assets and its development projects in Victoria.

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Accolade's proposed acquisition of Pernod Ricard’s BrandCo wine business not opposed

The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Pernod Ricard Winemakers by Australian Wine HoldCo Limited, through its subsidiary Accolade.

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Qube’s proposed acquisition of MIRRAT raises preliminary concerns

The ACCC has published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns with Qube Holdings Limited’s (ASX:QUB) proposed acquisition of Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal Pty Ltd (MIRRAT).

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ACCC welcomes introduction of merger reform bill, prepares for implementation

The ACCC today welcomed the introduction of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mergers and Acquisitions Reform) Bill 2024 into the Australian Parliament, which if passed through the Parliament will provide the ACCC with fit for purpose tools targeted at identifying and preventing anti-competitive mergers.

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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.

Orikan's proposed acquisition of Duncan raises concerns

ACCC will not oppose Aurizon's Flinders Logistics acquisition after changes to transaction structure

Cleanaway's proposed acquisition of Citywide Waste raises concerns

Blackstone’s proposed acquisition of I’rom raises concerns

Sigma and Chemist Warehouse proposed merger not opposed, subject to undertaking

Sanitarium's proposed acquisition of Vita Brits not opposed

Brookfield’s acquisition of Neoen not opposed, subject to divestments

Accolade's proposed acquisition of Pernod Ricard’s BrandCo wine business not opposed

Qube’s proposed acquisition of MIRRAT raises preliminary concerns

ACCC welcomes introduction of merger reform bill, prepares for implementation

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

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