Acquirer(s)
- Woolworths Ltd
Target(s)
- Supermarket in Hawker ACT
Market definition
Please refer to the Public Compeition AssessmentCompetition analysis
Please refer to the Public Competition AssessmentStatement of issues
Public competition assessment
| Document title | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Competition Assessment |
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
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 published a Statement of Issues outlining preliminary competition concerns. |
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Closing date for submissions relating to Statement of Issues. |
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ACCC timeline suspended after Woolworths requested more time to respond to the Statement of Issues and an information request issued on 19 December 2012. Former proposed decision date of 7 February 2013 delayed pending receipt of the information. |
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ACCC received further information from the merger parties. ACCC timeline recommenced. |
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Former proposed decision date of 23 May 2013 delayed to allow the ACCC to complete additional market consultation before finalising its assessment. |
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ACCC announced it would not oppose the proposed acquisition. |