Acquirer(s)
- Transpacific Industries Group Ltd
Target(s)
- M&C Petrow Waste
Summary
Transpacific acquired the business trading as M&C Petrow Waste from Michael and Carol Petrow.Market definition
Solid waste collection service in the Sydney region.Competition analysis
On 7 November 2007, the ACCC announced its decision not to oppose the acquisition by Transpacific of the business trading as M&C Petrow Waste from Michael and Carol Petrow.The ACCC considered the information provided by Transpacific and other information available to it. Based on that information, the ACCC considered that the acquisition of the business trading as M&C Petrow was unlikely to remove a significant source of competitive constraint in the relevant market. A key factor in reaching this view was the fact that (in relation to the relevant market) there are a number of alternative competitive providers which will remain available to customers.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
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Transpacific acquired the business trading as M&C Petrow Waste from Michael and Carol Petrow. |
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ACCC commenced review under Merger Review Process Guidelines. Market inquiries commenced. |
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Closing date for submissions from interested parties. |
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ACCC announced it would not oppose the proposed acquisition. |