Acquirer(s)
- Southern Cross Broadcasting (Australia) Ltd
Target(s)
- Data and Commerce Ltd
Summary
Acquisition of interest in Data and Commerce Ltd (DCL) by Southern Cross Broadcasting (Australia) Ltd (SCB)Market definition
The relevant market was considered to be the market for the supply of commercial broadcast radio advertising services in Melbourne.Competition analysis
The Commission considered that the acquisition did not, of itself, appear to have the effect of: increasing the likelihood of co-ordinated conduct between SCB and DCL; foreclosing sales opportunities by third parties to DCL; or of providing SCB access to DCL's commercially sensitive information. Further, the Commission considered that the acquisition did not appear to limit DCL's ability, or provide a disincentive, to become a better rival in its own right.On this basis, the Commission decided to not oppose the acquisition.
Merger type
Shareholding
Guidelines thresholds
Unknown
Imports above 10%
Unknown
Initiation
Complaint
ANZSIC code
9121