'No lessening of competition': Woolworths' acquisition gets green light

'No lessening of competition': Woolworths' acquisition gets green light

The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Woolworths to acquire 100% of Australian food manufacturer Beak & Johnston (B&J) after initially extending...

Woolworths' takeover of Beak & Johnston approved in New Zealand

Australian grocer Woolworths is set to takeover 100% of Beak & Johnston NZ Pty and other assets after getting the green light in New Zealand.The post Woolworths’ takeover of Beak & Johnston approved in New Zealand appeared first on Just Food.

Woolworths wins NZ clearance for Beak & Johnston deal

New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Woolworths' proposed acquisition of Beak & Johnston.

Woolworths cleared in NZ for Beak & Johnston deal

New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Woolworths’ proposed acquisition of Beak & Johnston. The regulator said it had considered the potential impact of the acquisition on competition in national markets for slow-cooked meats, chilled and canned soups, chilled and frozen ready-made meals, and pies. After the review, it concluded that the deal is unlikely to substantially lessen competition in any New Zealand market. “Our inv…

ComCom Grants Clearance for Woolworths To Acquire Beak & Johnston

The Commerce Commission has granted clearance for Woolworths Group Limited (Woolworths) to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Beak & Johnston Holdings Pty...