Acquirer(s)

  • Kronos Inc

Target(s)

  • SimplexGrinnell Workforce Solution Division Worldwide

Summary

Kronos Inc proposed acquisition of SimplexGrinnell Workforce Solution Division Worldwide in Australia.

Market definition

Time and attendance software.
General human resource management/payroll software

Competition analysis

Kronos Incorporated propose to acquire Simplex Workforce Solution Division Worldwide. In Australia Kronos will acquire operations from Simplex under the name Simplex Australia Pty Ltd.

The relevant market is the development and distribution of time and attendance software products Australia-wide. Market inquiries indicated medium to low barriers to entry and strong import competition.

The US anti-trust authorities did not oppose this acquisition.

Merger type

Horizontal

Guidelines thresholds

Unknown

Imports above 10%

Yes