Weekly ACCC Deal Digest (14 Oct 2026)

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Forestry | Logging | Log Sawmilling | Financial Asset Investing

Funds managed by New Forests, with minor co-investor Allianz, propose to acquire the softwood forestry plantation assets of Associated Kiln Driers Pty. Limited and Heywood Plantations Pty Ltd. This asset acquisition covers approximately 10,933 hectares of plantations across four regions, excluding the sellers’ sawmills, in the forestry industry.

MN-85053 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 12 October 2026 · determination due 23 November 2026

Land Development and Subdivision | Site Preparation Services | Financial Asset Investing | Residential Property Operators

Land lease community developer Ingenia Communities Group will acquire 100% of residential real estate developer Peet Limited's issued capital. Ingenia will also form a joint venture for Peet’s Flagstone project, with Brown-Neaves Investment (via Bechel Pty Ltd) taking a 49.9% interest.

MN-60048 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 9 October 2026 · determination due 20 November 2026

Computer and Computer Peripheral Wholesaling | Other Electrical and Electronic Goods Wholesaling | Electrical, Electronic and Gas Appliance Retailing | Non-Store Retailing | Software Publishing | Motion Picture and Video Production | Motion Picture and Video Distribution | Music Publishing | Music and Other Sound Recording Activities | Domestic Appliance Repair and Maintenance

TCL Electronics, via TTE Corporation, proposes to acquire 51% of the share capital of a new entity holding Sony Corporation's global home entertainment business. This share acquisition involves consumer electronics, including LCD televisions and home audio systems, where both parties currently operate in Australia.

MN-65038 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 9 October 2026 · determination due 20 November 2026

Financial Asset Investing | Veterinary Services

VetPartners Australia Pty Ltd, indirectly controlled by EQT Fund Management S.à r.l., proposes to acquire 100% of the issued share capital in VetLove Holdings Pty Ltd. This transaction consolidates general veterinary services, with VetPartners operating 202 clinics and VetLove operating 15 clinics across Australia.

MN-75031 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 9 October 2026 · determination due 20 November 2026

Coal Mining | Financial Asset Investing

Stanmore Resources Limited, via its subsidiary Dawn Coal Pty Ltd, proposes to acquire 100% of the shareholdings in Exxaro Australia Holdings Pty Ltd. Exxaro Australia, owned by Exxaro Resources Limited, holds undeveloped metallurgical coal project assets in Moranbah South, Queensland. Stanmore Resources explores and produces metallurgical coal.

MN-05054 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 7 October 2026 · determination due 18 November 2026

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | Trailer and Other Motor Vehicle Retailing | Motor Vehicle Parts Retailing

Brown & Hurley Group Pty Ltd, via B&H Trailers Pty Ltd, proposes to acquire a 25% shareholding in Schmitz Cargobull Victoria Holding Pty Ltd. This investment, funded by a convertible note and loan, provides an indirect minority interest in Australian trailer manufacturer Freighter Group Pty Ltd. A joint venture with Schmitz Cargobull Australia Holding Pty Ltd is also established.

MN-30033 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 7 October 2026 · determination due 18 November 2026

Financial Asset Investing | Superannuation Funds | Legal Services | State Government Administration | Regulatory Services

Macquarie Global Infrastructure Fund, managed by Macquarie Asset Management, proposes to acquire 50% of the shares and units in Secure Electronic Registries Victoria (SERV). SERV is the exclusive private operator of land titling and registration services in Victoria. The interest is being acquired from FSS Liberty Pty Ltd, which is owned by Aware Super.

MN-75059 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 7 October 2026 · determination due 18 November 2026

Communication Equipment Manufacturing | Surveying and Mapping Services

Airbus SE, Thales S.A., and Leonardo S.p.A. propose forming a new joint venture to combine their respective space businesses. Airbus will hold 35% of the JV's share capital, with Thales and Leonardo each holding 32.5%. This transaction involves the aeronautics, space, and defence sectors, specifically satellite and Earth-observation services.

MN-60044 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 6 October 2026 · determination due 17 November 2026

Medical and Surgical Equipment Manufacturing | Financial Asset Investing

Investment funds advised by KKR & Co. Inc., through Armstrong Parent, Inc., are acquiring 100% of medical device contract development and manufacturing organisation Integer Holdings Corporation. This share acquisition, structured as a merger, will see Integer become a wholly owned subsidiary, with KKR indirectly holding an estimated 75% majority.

WA-30037 ↗ · Waiver · notified 10 September 2026 · approved 13 October 2026

Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | Polymer Film and Sheet Packaging Material Manufacturing | Financial Asset Investing

Monarch Alternative Capital and General Atlantic are acquiring joint control of US NewCo LLC, which will hold the Loparex operating group. Loparex manufactures release liner and technical film. This equity acquisition forms part of a broader financial restructuring and recapitalisation of Loparex's capital structure.

WA-15047 ↗ · Waiver · notified 17 September 2026 · approved 12 October 2026

Coal Mining | Other Mining Support Services | Structural Steel Fabricating

Centurion Coal Mining Pty Ltd, a Peabody Energy Corporation entity, proposes to acquire an undeveloped underground coal prospect in Queensland's Bowen Basin. This asset acquisition involves a mining lease boundary variation from the Central Queensland Coal Associates Joint Venture, a partnership of BHP Group Limited and Mitsubishi Development Pty Ltd, in the coal mining industry.

WA-45031 ↗ · Waiver · notified 11 September 2026 · approved 12 October 2026

Veterinary Services | Other Personal Services n.e.c.

Vets Central, a veterinary group operating 88 practices, proposes to acquire 100% of the business assets of Castlemaine Veterinary Clinic from Berkwill Pty Ltd as trustee for Berkwill Family Trust. This transaction involves veterinary services in the Castlemaine area, Victoria, expanding Vets Central's presence.

WA-05053 ↗ · Waiver · notified 16 September 2026 · approved 9 October 2026

Land Development and Subdivision | Supermarket and Grocery Stores | Fruit and Vegetable Retailing | Other Store-Based Retailing n.e.c. | Residential Property Operators | Non-Residential Property Operators | Real Estate Services

Coles Supermarkets Australia Pty Ltd, a Coles Group Limited subsidiary, proposes to acquire a leasehold interest in a Plainland, Queensland site from Consprop Projects Pty Ltd. This asset acquisition, formalised by an agreement for lease, will facilitate a new supermarket anchoring a neighbourhood centre, expanding Coles' grocery operations.

WA-10038 ↗ · Waiver · notified 18 September 2026 · approved 9 October 2026

Accommodation

Tasman Tourism Pty Ltd, part of Tasman Holiday Parks and managed by Tasman Capital, is acquiring the business and assets of the Trustee for Amberlee Family Trust. This asset sale includes Amberlee Holiday Homes & Accommodation and Woodlands Estate, expanding Tasman Holiday Parks' presence in the accommodation and residential park sector in Rosebud, Victoria.

WA-60050 ↗ · Waiver · notified 29 September 2026 · approved 9 October 2026

Water Freight Transport | Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is acquiring an additional ~10% shareholding in Danish dry bulk shipping operator Norse Maritime A/S. The shares are being purchased from existing shareholders Clipper Bulk Shipping Ltd. and Navi Merchants A/S via separate share sale and purchase agreements, as part of a broader restructuring.

WA-75060 ↗ · Waiver · notified 15 September 2026 · approved 9 October 2026

House Construction | Other Residential Building Construction | Non-Residential Building Construction | Financial Asset Investing | Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services | Building and Other Industrial Cleaning Services

Global alternative investment manager CVC Capital Partners plc proposes to acquire Ambrose Construct Group, a provider of insurance repairs and restoration services. The share sale involves CVC acquiring the entire issued shares of ACG's holding company from current owners CPE Capital and founders Brett and Melissa Ambrose.

WA-15045 ↗ · Waiver · notified 11 September 2026 · approved 8 October 2026

Fire and Security Alarm Installation Services | Financial Asset Investing | Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services | Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services

Fortitude Investment Partners, via Vulcan Bidco Pty Ltd, proposes to acquire 100% of the shares of Victorian-based Alexon Pty Ltd and Jetfire Fire Protection Pty Ltd. This share sale transaction involves companies primarily focused on routine maintenance and repair of fire safety systems, expanding the acquirer group's fire protection services footprint.

WA-30041 ↗ · Waiver · notified 23 September 2026 · approved 7 October 2026

Fire and Security Alarm Installation Services | Financial Asset Investing | Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services | Fire Protection and Other Emergency Services

Vulcan Bidco Pty Ltd, backed by Fortitude Investment Partners, proposes a 100% share acquisition of Melbourne's Fire and Wire Pty Ltd. This expands the acquirer's fire protection services, currently provided by FVS Services Group Pty Ltd in Queensland, Northern Territory, and Western Australia, into Victoria.

WA-35052 ↗ · Waiver · notified 23 September 2026 · approved 7 October 2026

Computer and Computer Peripheral Wholesaling | Telecommunication Goods Wholesaling | Other Electrical and Electronic Goods Wholesaling | Other Goods Wholesaling n.e.c. | Financial Asset Investing

Investment funds advised by KKR & Co. Inc. and Energy Capital Partners, through Dragon Bidco Limited, propose the joint acquisition of DCC Energy plc's entire share capital. DCC Energy is a multi-energy sales and distribution group and technology solutions distributor. This share sale sees global investment firms acquire a diversified energy and technology business.

WA-90036 ↗ · Waiver · notified 8 September 2026 · approved 7 October 2026

Financial Asset Investing | Advertising Services | Market Research and Statistical Services

Neptune BidCo US Inc., via its Nielsen group subsidiary, proposes to acquire 100% of DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.'s issued share capital. This share acquisition combines Nielsen's global audience measurement and media planning with DoubleVerify's digital media verification and optimisation for advertisers.

MN-55036 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 21 September 2026 · approved 13 October 2026

Commercial Vehicle Wholesaling | Motor Vehicle New Parts Wholesaling | Trailer and Other Motor Vehicle Retailing | Motor Vehicle Parts Retailing | Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance

Velocity Vehicle Group, through Fuso Australia Pty Ltd, proposes to acquire specific Fuso-branded truck, bus, and parts importation and wholesale distribution assets from Daimler Truck Australia Pacific Pty Ltd. This asset acquisition impacts the commercial vehicle wholesaling and parts distribution industry in Australia.

MN-25035 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 3 September 2026 · approved 9 October 2026

General Practice Medical Services | Specialist Medical Services | Physiotherapy Services | Other Allied Health Services | Other Health Care Services n.e.c.

Bupa Health Services Pty Ltd proposes to acquire 100% of the shares in Partnered Health Pty Ltd. This transaction sees Bupa, an international healthcare company with diverse Australian operations, expand its primary care and corporate health services by acquiring Partnered Health, a national provider in these areas.

MN-50028 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 11 September 2026 · approved 9 October 2026

Other Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing n.e.c. | Other Hardware Goods Wholesaling | Other Electrical and Electronic Goods Wholesaling

Danfoss A/S proposes to acquire sole control of Alfa Gomma S.p.A. in liquidazione via a share purchase agreement. Both companies are global manufacturers and distributors of fluid handling systems, including hydraulic and industrial hoses and fittings. Alfa Gomma is currently undergoing voluntary liquidation.

MN-75052 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 9 September 2026 · approved 9 October 2026

Human Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product Manufacturing | Other Professional and Scientific Equipment Manufacturing | Industrial and Agricultural Chemical Product Wholesaling | Professional and Scientific Goods Wholesaling | Pharmaceutical and Toiletry Goods Wholesaling | Financial Asset Investing

German-headquartered Merck KGaA, through EMD Holdings NewCo, Inc., proposes to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of US-based Bio-Techne Corporation. This share acquisition will see Bio-Techne become a wholly-owned subsidiary. Both global life science companies supply analytical instruments, reagents, and consumables to biopharmaceutical and research sectors.

MN-25049 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 9 September 2026 · approved 8 October 2026

Supermarket and Grocery Stores | Residential Property Operators | Non-Residential Property Operators

Woolworths Group Limited, via its subsidiary Fabcot Pty Ltd, is acquiring a freehold interest in land at 158-162 Homestead Road, Orchard Hills, NSW, from private individuals. This asset acquisition is for the development of a new neighbourhood centre, including a Woolworths supermarket, in the residential property sector.

MN-40034 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 3 September 2026 · approved 8 October 2026

Professional and Scientific Goods Wholesaling | Pharmaceutical and Toiletry Goods Wholesaling | Financial Asset Investing | Computer System Design and Related Services

Covetrus, Inc., jointly controlled by TPG Inc. and Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC, proposes to acquire 100% of the shares in MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc., a Cencora Inc. subsidiary. Both companies are global wholesale distributors of animal health products and veterinary practice management software providers.

MN-55037 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 14 September 2026 · approved 8 October 2026

Other Wood Product Manufacturing n.e.c.

Hyne Pallets Pty Ltd proposes to acquire the wooden pallet manufacturing business of Advance Pallets Pty Ltd. This asset acquisition involves two New South Wales-based wooden pallet manufacturers. Hyne Pallets operates an integrated timber processing business, while Advance Pallets sources most timber from Hyne Group.

MN-75043 ↗ · Notification, Phase 1 · notified 7 September 2026 · approved 7 October 2026