Acquirer(s)
- BG Group Plc
Target(s)
- Origin Energy Limited
Timeline
| Date | Event |
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ACCC commenced review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines. |
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Closing date for submissions from interested parties. |
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ACCC requested further information from BG Group. ACCC timeline suspended. |
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Draft 87B undertaking proffered by BG. ACCC commenced market inquiries. Timeline recommenced. |
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Former proposed date for announcement of ACCC's findings, amended to allow for public consultation on draft 87B undertakings. |
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Closing date for submissions relating to draft 87B undertaking. |
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In light of BG's announcement of 9 September 2008, the ACCC does not expect to make a decision on the proposed acquisition. The ACCC will suspend the timeline pending the expiry of BG's offer period on 26 September 2008. |
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BG announced that its offer for Origin Energy has lapsed with conditions unfulfilled. ACCC review discontinued. |