Investigations of non-notified mergers and acquisitions have disclosed “significant competition issues” with some firms being prosecuted as a result, the Commerce Commission says.

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Non-notified acquisitions a concern for ComCom

Investigations of non-notified mergers and acquisitions have disclosed “significant competition issues” with some firms being prosecuted as a result, the Commerce Commission says.

The regulator’s case register shows four purchases or proposed purchases are being tested to see if they will reduce competition. They include Wilson Parking, against which the commission be

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Non-notified acquisitions a concern for ComCom

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