The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission today issued a Statement of Issues on the proposed acquisition of P&N Beverages Australia Pty Ltd by Asahi Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd.
The Statement of Issues seeks further information on certain competition issues which have arisen from the ACCC's review.
The ACCC invites submissions from the market in response to the Statement of Issues by 20 December 2010. As a result, the ACCC's final decision will be deferred until 3 February 2011.
Submissions can be sent by email to the ACCC at mergers@accc.gov.au.