Target(s)
- Huntleigh Technology PLC
Market definition
The ACCC considered the following markets:- the national market for the manufacture and supply of air pressure mattresses used in the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers; and
- the national market for the manufacture and supply of patient lifting devices.
The competition assessment in this instance would not have changed if a broader product market was adopted.
Competition analysis
The ACCC decided not to oppose the proposed acquisition on the basis that imports and the countervailing power of consumers - that is, distributors, hospitals, nursing homes and aged care facilities would be likely to constrain the merged firm. No substantial lessening of competion was likely.Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 15/12/2006 | ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines |
| 15/12/2006 | ACCC timeline suspended pending further information from Getinge |
| 04/01/2007 | ACCC timeline resumed |
| 02/02/2007 | Closing date for submissions from interested parties |
| 08/02/2007 | ACCC announced its decision not to oppose the acquisition |