Acquirer: Mayne Health; Target: Queensland Diagnostic Imaging Pty Limited

Summary

Healthcare Imaging Services Pty Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of Mayne Group Limited) proposed acquisition of Queensland Diagnostic Imaging Pty Limited

Market definition

The Sunshine Coast market for the provision of diagnostic services to private patients

Competition analysis

" It appears that the barriers to entry for diagnostic imaging may not be high;

" It appears that there are a number of diagnostic services providers not presently competing in the relevant market which would be able to enter the relevant market easily;

" There are a number of available substitutes who would be able to expand existing operations in which are located on the Sunshine Coast; and

" Countervailing power appears to be present among customers including private hospitals and health funds particularly through the presence of a competitive tendering process for hospital based facilities. Additionally, medical practitioners can refer patients to a competing diagnostic imaging provider or to assist a new entrant.

Merger type

Vertical

Guidelines thresholds

Unknown

Imports above 10%

No

Initiation

Parties

ANZSIC code

8639