Target(s)
- Officeworks BusinessDirect Pty Ltd<br/> Officeworks Superstores Pty Ltd<br/> Target Australia Pty Ltd
Statement of issues
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 15/06/2007 | ACCC commences review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines. Market inquiries commenced. |
| 12/07/2007 | Timeline delayed by negotiations on confidentiality restrictions. |
| 13/07/2007 | Closing date for submissions from interested parties. |
| 31/07/2007 | Decision date amended from 'early September' to 'September' to allow for provision of further information by Woolworths and consideration of submissions from market participants. |
| 05/09/2007 | ACCC published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns. Proposed date for announcement of ACCC's findings amended accordingly. |
| 19/09/2007 | Closing date for submissions from interested parties. |
| 28/09/2007 | Decision date amended from 3 October to 17 October 2007 due to Woolworths' delay in providing a submission in response to the Statement of Issues. |
| 17/10/2007 | Decision date amended to early November to allow for further investigation, including examination of conglomerate effects. |
| 24/10/2007 | Woolworths withdrew its application for ACCC clearance. |