Enforcement/acccCWLTH

ACCC v PetStock (acquisition by Woolworths)

merger review14 Mar 2024

Respondent

Woolworths Group; PetStock Group

Facts

Woolworths' acquisition of PetStock raised ACCC concerns about supply-chain effects in pet care; required divestiture of 41 stores and 25 vet clinics.

Outcome

ACCC accepted court-enforceable undertaking for divestiture; transaction proceeded.

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https://accc.gov.au/media-release/

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