Acquirer(s)
- Hexion Specialty Chemicals Pty Ltd
Target(s)
- Orica Australia Pty Ltd
Market definition
For detailed market definition refer to Public Competition Assessment below.Competition analysis
For detailed competition analysis refer to Public Competition Assessment below.Statement of issues
| Document title | Date | |
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| ACCC Statement of Issues |
Public competition assessment
| Document title | Date | |
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| Public Competition Assessments |
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
ACCC commences review under the Merger Review Process Guidelines. Market inquiries commence |
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Closing date for submissions from interested parties. |
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Having regard to the submissions received, the proposed date for ACCC findings has been revised from 13 October to 18 October. |
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Proposed announcement delayed until 25 October (delay requested by Hexion to allow for provision of additional information). |
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Proposed announcement delayed to allow for further inquiries. |
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ACCC published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns. Proposed date for announcement of ACCC findings delayed to allow for market consultation on the ACCC's Statement of Issues. |
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Closing date for submissions from interested parties |
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ACCC decided not to oppose the proposed acquisition. |