Acquirer(s)

  • Woolworths Limited

Target(s)

  • Karabar Supabarn

Statement of issues

Document title Date
Statement of Issues

Public competition assessment

Document title Date
Public Competition Assessment

Timeline

Date Event

ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines.

Closing date for submissions from interested parties.

Timeline delayed by negotiations on confidentiality restrictions.

Timeline restarted following negotiations on confidentiality restrictions.

Proposed date for announcement of ACCC's findings amended from 21 May 2008 to 18 June 2008 to allow for consideration of further information and additional market inquiries.

ACCC published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns. Proposed date for announcement of ACCC's findings amended from 18 June 2008 to 25 June 2008.

Closing date for submissions relating to Statement of Issues.

ACCC announced it would oppose the proposed acquisition.