Latest Australian Competition And Consumer Commission News

Peter Warren Automotive has completed its acquisition of Wakeling Automotive, but the transaction remains tied to eight dealership divestments required by the ACCC. The deal expands Peter Warren’s dealership portfolio while leaving a significant regulatory obligation outstanding.

Ampol will acquire Evie Networks for $225 million in a debt-funded deal that would more than triple its public charging footprint to approximately 1,425 bays. The transaction offers a faster route into Australia’s expanding EV infrastructure market, but its earnings case depends on regulatory clearance, integration and rising utilisation.

Transurban Group has agreed to pay $4.5 billion for Canada’s pension fund’s stakes in three major Sydney toll roads, lifting its ownership of Westlink M7, NorthConnex and WestConnex. The debt-funded transaction is expected to support long-term free cash growth, but still requires regulatory and contractual approvals.

The ACCC has determined that I Squared Capital's proposed acquisition of oOh!media may proceed by scheme of arrangement, removing a major regulatory condition. Approval from Australia's FIRB, New Zealand's OIO and oOh!'s shareholders is still required before completion.

Global Lithium’s proposed acquisition of the Nova Operation from IGO has become unconditional after the ACCC waived its notification requirement. Completion is still pending the shutdown and final shipment timetable, with the transaction not yet completed.

MAAS Group has received FIRB approval for the sale of its construction materials division to Heidelberg Materials Australia, leaving shareholder approval and an Asphalt Operators acquisition as the key remaining conditions. Settlement remains targeted for October 2026, with transaction terms unchanged.

Kelsian has secured Treasurerial approval for the proposed sale of its Tourism Portfolio to Journey Beyond, removing a key regulatory condition. The transaction still requires contract consents and other conditions, with completion targeted for the first half of FY2027.

Kelsian’s proposed sale of its Tourism Portfolio to Journey Beyond has cleared the ACCC, removing a major regulatory condition before completion. The transaction still requires FIRB approval, contract consents and other conditions, with completion expected in 1HFY27.

Peter Warren Automotive has secured ACCC approval for its acquisition of Wakeling Automotive’s dealerships in Sydney’s Macarthur region, contingent on divesting eight sites to maintain local competition.

The ACCC has approved Peter Warren Automotive's acquisition of Wakeling Automotive's dealerships in Sydney's Macarthur region, conditional on divesting eight sites to preserve competition.

Stanmore Resources is set to acquire the Moranbah South tenements for US$105 million, significantly expanding its metallurgical coal resources and enhancing synergies with nearby projects.

HiTech Group has formalised its acquisition of Hudson Global Resources' Australian assets with a $7 million upfront price, plus up to $3 million in deferred payments tied to future cash flow. Completion is targeted for 11 September 2026, pending final conditions.