Acquirer(s)

  • Transpacific Industries Limited

Target(s)

  • SA Cardboard & Paper Pty Ltd

Market definition

The ACCC considered the acquisition in the context of the Adelaide metropolitan market for the collection of cardboard and paper waste.

Competition analysis

The ACCC formed the view that the acquisition was unlikely to substantially lessen competition in the relevant market. In particular, the ACCC considered that the merged entity would be constrained by a number of existing competitors.

Timeline

Date Event

The acquisition was completed.

ACCC became aware that the acquisition had been completed.

ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines. Market inquiries commenced.

Closing date for submissions from interested parties.

ACCC announced it would not oppose the acquisition.