May 2012
Commission finds Igloo joint venture unlikely to lessen competition in pay TV market
16 May 2012
The Commerce Commission has completed its investigation into the joint venture between Television New Zealand Limited (TVNZ) and Sky Network Television Limited (Sky) finding the pay TV market will not be less competitive as a result of the venture.
Relates to: Business Competition
Pact Group granted clearance to acquire Viscount Plastic NZ subject to a divestment undertaking
10 May 2012
The Commerce Commission has cleared Pact Group Pty Limited to acquire the plastic pails business of Viscount Plastic (NZ) Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
March 2012
Visy granted clearance to acquire HP Industries
30 March 2012
The Commerce Commission has cleared VRPS Limited, a subsidiary of Visy Industries Australia Pty Limited (Visy), to acquire certain businesses and assets of HP Industries Holding Limited and HP Industries (New Zealand) Limited. The businesses and assets relate to PET bottles, plastic containers, and plastic closures.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of preliminary issues available for Universal/EMI clearance application
30 March 2012
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application received from Universal Music New Zealand Limited (Universal) seeking clearance to acquire up to 100% of the shares in the recorded music business of EMI Music New Zealand Limited (EMI).
Relates to: Business Competition
Southern Community Laboratories cleared to acquire Medlab South
23 March 2012
The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Southern Community Laboratories Limited (SCL) to acquire 100% of the shares in Medlab South Limited from Sonic Healthcare (New Zealand) Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Universal Music applies for clearance to acquire the recorded music business of EMI Music
19 March 2012
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Universal Music New Zealand Limited seeking clearance to acquire certain shares or assets in the recorded music business of EMI Music New Zealand Limited. The application relates to a global merger.
Relates to: Business Competition
Fonterra’s proposed Kotahi joint venture unlikely to lessen competition – final decision by Commerce Commission
15 March 2012
The Commerce Commission has declined to authorise a proposed Kotahi Logistics LP joint venture between Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited and Silver Fern Farms Limited, as it would be unlikely to harm competition, and therefore does not need an authorisation under the Commerce Act.
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of Preliminary Issues available for Southern Community Laboratories/ Medlab South clearance application
12 March 2012
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Southern Community Laboratories Limited seeking clearance to acquire 100% of the shares in Medlab South Limited (Medlab South).
Relates to: Business Competition
Southern Community Laboratories applies for clearance to acquire Medlab South
2 March 2012
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Southern Community Laboratories Ltd (SCL) seeking clearance to acquire 100% of the shares in Medlab South Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
IAG granted clearance to acquire part of AMI
1 March 2012
The Commerce Commission has granted a clearance application for IAG (NZ) Holdings Limited to acquire certain business assets of AMI Insurance Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
February 2012
Statement of preliminary issues available for Visy/HP clearance application
21 February 2012
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from VPRS Limited and Visy Industries Australia Pty Limited seeking clearance to acquire certain businesses and assets of HP Industries Holding Limited and HP Industries (New Zealand) Limited.
Relates to: Business Competition
Visy seeks clearance to acquire HP Industries
3 February 2012
The Commerce Commission has received an application from VPRS Limited and Visy Industries Australia Pty Limited (together Visy) seeking clearance to acquire certain businesses and assets of HP Industries Holding Limited and HP Industries (New Zealand) Limited (together HP).
Relates to: Business Competition
Statement of preliminary issues available for epay/Ezi-Pay clearance application
1 February 2012
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from epay New Zealand Ltd seeking clearance to acquire Ezi-Pay Ltd.
Relates to: Business Competition
January 2012
Statement of preliminary issues available for IAG/AMI clearance application
25 January 2012
The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from IAG seeking clearance to acquire AMI Insurance. Both IAG and AMI supply general insurance including house, contents, and motor vehicles.
Relates to: Business Competition
epay New Zealand Ltd seeks clearance to acquire Ezi-Pay Ltd
18 January 2012
The Commerce Commission has received an application from epay New Zealand Ltd seeking clearance to acquire Ezi-Pay Ltd. The acquisition would also include certain assets of Compass Communications and the assets or shares of EFTDATA Holdings Ltd. The latter two companies have the same shareholders as Ezi-Pay Ltd.
Relates to: Business Competition
