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
