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  1. Government plans structural separation of Foodstuffs.
  2. The Commerce Commission initiated a compulsory carve up review concerning Foodstuffs.

Commerce Commission Approves Acquisitions While Blocking Foodstuffs Merger

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1
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What happened

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The Commerce Commission approved the acquisition of Foodland NZ by Progressive Enterprises and the sale of that business to Woolworths New Zealand. However, the Commission declined a merger involving Foodstuffs, citing concerns regarding power concentration.

From interest.co.nz

Why it matters

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The ruling impacts the structure of the grocery retail sector in New Zealand. The Commerce Commission is currently reviewing Foodstuffs' market concentration, and the government is planning a structural separation of Foodstuffs, making this decision relevant to ongoing policy efforts to restructure the market.

The Commerce Commission began a compulsory carve up review of Foodstuffs, and the government is planning a structural separation of Foodstuffs.

From interest.co.nz

Who's involved

  • Commerce CommissionNZ government agency that issued rulings on market acquisitions and mergers.
  • FoodstuffsNew Zealand grocery and liquor retailers cooperative subject to the merger decline and structural review.
  • Woolworths New ZealandNew Zealand supermarket chain approved to acquire Foodland NZ and is a competitor to Foodstuffs.
  • Progressive EnterprisesNew Zealand retail company approved to acquire Foodland NZ.
  • WoolworthsSouth African retail company that is an active competitor to Foodstuffs.
  • governmentThe government planning the structural separation of Foodstuffs.

Who could feel it

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  • Progressive EnterprisesSpeculative

    Progressive Enterprises might increase its market share and revenue through the acquisition of Foodland NZ.

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The Commerce Commission initiated a compulsory carve up review concerning Foodstuffs. All 3 developments

Within Government plans structural separation of Foodstuffs.

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