Novartis AG - proposed acquisition of the Fort Dodge livestock business of Pfizer Inc

Status: 
Completed
Outcome: 
Withdrawn on 14 January 2010
Reference number: 
39290
Industry: 
Pharmaceuticals
Commenced: 
18 November 2009
Total review days: 
39 days

Acquirer(s)

  • Novartis AG

Target(s)

  • Fort Dodge livestock business of Pfizer Inc

Timeline

DateEvent
18/11/2009ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines.
27/11/2009Closing date for submissions from interested parties.
09/12/2009Former proposed date for announcement of ACCC's findings. Indicative decision date amended at Pfizer's request.
14/01/2010The ACCC ceased its review of the proposed acquisition at Pfizer's request.