Asahi Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd - proposed acquisition of P&N Beverages Australia Pty Ltd

Status: 
Completed
Outcome: 
Not opposed subject to undertakings on 11 August 2011
Reference number: 
45901
Industry: 
Non-alcoholic beverages
Commenced: 
21 July 2011
Total review days: 
16 days

Acquirer(s)

  • Asahi Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd

Target(s)

  • P&N Beverages Australia Pty Ltd

Summary

Asahi Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd proposes to acquire the water and fruit juice production assets of P&N Beverages Australia Pty Ltd (P&N).

Public competition assessment

Document title Date
Public Competition Assessment ( PDF 101.25 KB ) 13 Sep 2011

Undertakings

Document title Date
Asahi PN juice and water assets - 45901- executed undertakings from Asahi - 11 August 2011 - (Public Version) ( PDF 8.27 MB ) 11 Aug 2011

Timeline

DateEvent
21/07/2011ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines.
21/07/2011Draft 87B undertaking proffered by Asahi. ACCC commenced market inquiries.
31/07/2011Closing date for submissions relating to draft 87B undertaking.
11/08/2011ACCC announced it would not oppose the proposed acquisition, subject to the 87B undertaking accepted by the ACCC.