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Update
15 Jul 2022

Clarification on report of ACCC's position on ANZ's possible acquisition of MYOB

The ACCC is aware of a report that the ACCC has raised preliminary concerns regarding ANZ’s (ASX: ANZ) possible acquisition of MYOB, and that the ACCC will conduct a public review. The ACCC has not expressed any view on this possible transaction. If the transaction proceeds, the ACCC will make a decision on whether a public review will be conducted once it has received a submission from the parties. Details of any public review would be posted on our public register.
Mergers
Banking and finance
Update
07 Jul 2022

Clarification on ACCC's merger review of Dye & Durham's proposed acquisition of Link

The ACCC has become aware of a media report that states that Dye & Durham’s (D&D) proposed acquisition of Link Administration Holdings (ASX:LNK) requires approval from the ACCC which it has agreed to provide by 22 September 2022.
Mergers
Update
10 Jun 2021

Correction: Comments on proposed acquisition of Rivalea by JBS

In a correction to comments made by Deputy Chair Mick Keogh on 10 June 2021 to ABC Radio Victorian Country Hour, the ACCC has not yet reached a decision regarding the JBS/Rivalea transaction.
Mergers
Update
27 Mar 2020

COVID-19 pandemic - what it means for ACCC merger clearances, authorisations, notifications and CTMs

With the recent and increasing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACCC’s Merger & Authorisation Review Division will provide ongoing guidance regarding any changes in our operations arising from the pandemic.
Competition and exemptions
Mergers
COVID-19
Update
21 Jul 2016

Q&A: Metcash's proposed acquisition of Home Timber and Hardware

The information contains some questions and answers about the ACCC's review of the proposed acquisition of Home Timber and Hardware Group (HTHG) by Metcash.
Mergers
Update
17 Jul 2015

ACCC to hold Canberra consumer forum on Coles' proposed acquisition of ACT Supabarn supermarkets

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is inviting members of the public to attend a consumer forum as part of its consideration of the proposed acquisition of nine Supabarn supermarkets by Coles.
Mergers
Food and groceries
Update
10 Jul 2015

Q and A: Sea Swift proposed acquisition of Toll Marine

The ACCC has decided to oppose Sea Swift’s proposed acquisition of Toll Marine’s assets because we consider it would be likely to substantially lessen competition in scheduled marine freight services in the NT and FNQ (including the Torres Strait).
Mergers
Update
03 Jul 2015

Q & A: Coles proposed acquisition of Supabarn supermarkets

The ACCC’s mergers team invites submissions on the review of Coles' proposed acquisition of Supabarn supermarkets.
Mergers
Food and groceries
Update
12 Aug 2014

ACCC statement on Verve and Synergy re-merger

When the ACCC became aware of the proposed re-merger of Verve and Synergy it wrote to the WA Government expressing concern about the potential impact of the re-merger on competition and therefore on consumers.
Mergers