Acquirer(s)
- Her Majesty's Treasury
Target(s)
- Lloyds Banking Group plc
Summary
HMT proposed to acquire additional shares in Lloyds, taking its total interest from 43.4% to up to 77%.Market definition
The ACCC considered it unnecessary to define a relevant market.Competition analysis
As the activities of HMT and Lloyds did not overlap, the ACCC considered that the proposed acquisition was unlikely to substantially lessen competition in any relevant Australian markets.Timeline
| Date | Event |
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ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines. |
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ACCC announced it would not oppose the proposed acquisition. |