Summary

Inghams Enterprises Pty Ltd - proposed acquisition of Aldinga Table Turkeys Pty Ltd.

Market definition

The effect of the acquisition was examined in the national market for the wholesale supply of processed turkeys.

Competition analysis

The ACCC decided not to oppose the proposed acquisition for the following reasons:
a. Aldinga's small market share;
b. the likelihood for the exercise of countervailing power by foodservice and supermarket chains; and
c. potential competition from foods with a measure of substitutability.

Merger type

Horizontal, Shareholding

Initiation

Parties