Weekly ACCC Deal Digest (4 June 2026)

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Poultry Farming (Meat)

Roc Partners-backed Precision Poultry Pty Ltd proposes to acquire the broiler chicken farming operations of VOAG Pty Ltd and its related entities. This asset and land acquisition involves Precision Poultry, a Victorian broiler chicken grower, acquiring VOAG's New South Wales operations. Both supply chicken growing services to separate processors.

MN-35019 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 2 June 2026 | determination due 15 Jul 2026 ↗

Veterinary Services

CVS Vets (Australia) Proprietary Limited, part of CVS Group Plc, proposes to acquire 60% of shares in Newman Vet Pty Ltd (trading as Paws at Prospect Vet and Eyes at Prospect Vet). This transaction involves small animal veterinary services in Adelaide, where CVS Group already operates multiple practices. Existing owners will retain 40%.

MN-70020 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 2 June 2026 | determination due 15 Jul 2026 ↗

Music Publishing

Sony Music, comprising SMG-Three LLC and Sony Music Publishing, proposes to acquire 100% of the shares of Recognition Music Group (Delaware) L.P. from funds advised by Blackstone, Inc. This transaction is in the music publishing industry, where both Sony Music and Recognition Music acquire and commercialise music publishing rights.

MN-20023 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 2 June 2026 | determination due 15 Jul 2026 ↗

Dental Services

Impression Dental Group, a Genesis Capital-controlled dental support organisation, proposes a 100% share acquisition of Coastal Dental Care Australia Pty Ltd. CDC operates 15 dental practices, a lab, denture clinic, and dental supplies across Queensland and Northern NSW. Genesis Capital also controls Pacific Smiles Group, active in the dental services sector.

MN-90015 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 28 May 2026 | determination due 13 Jul 2026 ↗

Gravel and Sand Quarrying | Other Construction Material Mining | Other Petroleum and Coal Product Manufacturing | Ready-Mixed Concrete Manufacturing | Waste Treatment and Disposal Services | Waste Remediation and Materials Recovery Services | Scientific Testing and Analysis Services

Heidelberg Materials Australia Holdings Pty Ltd is acquiring Maas Group Holdings Limited's construction materials business via a share sale. This includes 43 quarries, 18 ready-mix concrete plants, 4 asphalt sites, and other related assets across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory.

MN-50009 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 28 May 2026 | determination due 3 Aug 2026 ↗

Dental Services

Smile Partners Australia, a private equity-backed network of orthodontic practices, proposes to acquire 100% of the assets of Mehta Orthodontics, an independent orthodontic practice in Bella Vista, Sydney. This transaction in the dental services industry expands Smile Partners' presence, which already includes 20 clinics across Australia.

MN-05014 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 26 May 2026 | determination due 9 Jul 2026 ↗

Cosmetic and Toiletry Preparation Manufacturing | Pharmaceutical and Toiletry Goods Wholesaling | Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Toiletry Goods Retailing

German public company Henkel AG & Co. KGaA proposes to acquire Olaplex Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries through a share acquisition. This transaction combines Henkel's hair care and styling products supplied to professionals and mass-market retailers with Olaplex's premium offerings for online and specialty retailers.

MN-80016 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 26 May 2026 | determination due 9 Jul 2026 ↗

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Fuel Retailing | Supermarket and Grocery Stores

Dib Group Pty Limited (Metro Petroleum) is acquiring 41 retail fuel sites from Ampol Retail Holding Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Ampol Limited. This asset sale is a divestiture remedy from Ampol's prior acquisition of EG Group Australia. Both parties are active in Australian fuel retailing and convenience products.

WA-60020 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 26 May 2026 | approved 3 June 2026 ↗

Other Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

KK Group Invest A/S acquired 100% of PowerCon Holding ApS via share transfer. PowerCon supplies infrastructure solutions for shore power supply for ships at ports globally, including Australia. The acquirer is a global technology company developing power electronics for onshore and offshore wind turbines, also supplying products in Australia.

WA-20024 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 19 May 2026 | approved 2 June 2026 ↗

Road Freight Transport | Courier Pick-up and Delivery Services | Other Warehousing and Storage Services

Direct Couriers (Aust) Pty Ltd proposes to acquire 100% of the shares in Phoenix Transport Holdings Pty Ltd and its subsidiary. Both Australian firms provide business-to-business courier, interstate delivery, and warehousing services. Direct Couriers focuses on same-day services; Phoenix Transport specialises in third-party warehousing and heavy-freight, primarily in NSW and QLD.

WA-80017 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 18 May 2026 | approved 2 June 2026 ↗

Landscape Construction Services | Garden Supplies Retailing

SOILCO Pty Ltd, an organic waste recycler and manufacturer of compost and soil improvement products, will acquire 100% of the shares in Garden Mediums Pty Ltd (trading as Go Grow). Go Grow manufactures and supplies potting mixes, fertilisers, and garden products. The transaction involves parties in the landscape construction and garden supplies retailing industries.

WA-80018 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 18 May 2026 | approved 2 June 2026 ↗

Other Auxiliary Finance and Investment Services | Auxiliary Insurance Services

AUB Group Limited's subsidiary, Austbrokers Corporate Pty Ltd, will acquire a 92% shareholding in Australian risk management and insurance broking intermediary KJ Risk Group Pty Ltd. This share acquisition involves Austbrokers Corporate purchasing 43% from Niven Industries Pty Ltd and AUB Group Limited transferring its 49% interest.

WA-40023 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 14 May 2026 | approved 2 June 2026 ↗

Pubs, Taverns and Bars | Financial Asset Investing

Star Hotels Group, an independently owned pub and liquor retail group, acquired 100% of the business assets and freehold of Shafston Hotel, a hospitality venue in East Brisbane. This asset sale expands Star Hotels Group's Queensland portfolio.

WA-80015 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 14 May 2026 | approved 2 June 2026 ↗

Land Development and Subdivision

Prime Property Fund Asia Limited Partnership is acquiring units in the Stockland Sienna Wood Retail No. 2 Trust and Stockland Providence Retail Trust. This unit acquisition provides capital for Stockland to develop and manage retail town centre assets in Western Australia and Queensland, within the land development and subdivision sector.

WA-20022 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 14 May 2026 | approved 2 June 2026 ↗

Aged Care Residential Services

Respect Group Limited proposes to acquire the business and assets of Jallarah Homes Inc, a not-for-profit operating a 30-bed aged care facility and 5 independent living units in Meningie, South Australia. This asset sale marks Respect's first entry into the SA residential aged care and retirement living market.

WA-35020 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 21 May 2026 | approved 1 June 2026 ↗

Aircraft Manufacturing and Repair Services

A consortium led by Tinicum Incorporated and Blackstone will acquire 100% of the shares in Senior plc via a scheme of arrangement. Senior plc is a UK publicly listed company manufacturing high-technology components and systems for aerospace, defence, and industrial markets. Blackstone will also acquire joint control of Tinicum subsidiary, AeroFlow.

WA-30018 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 18 May 2026 | approved 1 June 2026 ↗

Technical and Vocational Education and Training | Higher Education

UP Education Australia Pty Limited, a tertiary education provider owned by Pacific Equity Partners funds, acquired Australian Academy of Beauty Dermal & Laser Pty Ltd via a share sale. The target provides beauty, laser, and dermal training to approximately 487 students across four NSW campuses, expanding UP Education's vocational education offerings.

WA-85030 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 18 May 2026 | approved 1 June 2026 ↗

Non-Residential Property Operators

Oracle Corporation Australia Pty Ltd has secured a leasehold interest from AirTrunk SYD3 Pty Ltd for colocation, office, and storage space within a Sydney metropolitan area data centre. This transaction enables Oracle, a provider of enterprise software and cloud solutions, to utilise AirTrunk's hyperscale data centre facilities.

WA-50016 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 1 May 2026 | approved 1 June 2026 ↗

Aircraft Manufacturing and Repair Services | Air and Space Transport

Turkish Airlines is acquiring a 26-27% controlling stake in Spanish aviation group Air Europa Holding. Turkish Airlines operates globally in passenger and cargo air transport, including flights to Australia. Air Europa provides international and domestic air services, with no direct flights to Australia. This is a share acquisition.

WA-90016 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 8 May 2026 | approved 29 May 2026 ↗

Sewerage and Drainage Services

Sydney Water Corporation is acquiring the South Windsor wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations, and reticulation system from Hawkesbury City Council. This asset sale involves the Windsor Sewerage Scheme assets, expanding Sydney Water's wastewater services within the Hawkesbury City local government area.

WA-80013 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 8 May 2026 | approved 29 May 2026 ↗

Medical and Surgical Equipment Manufacturing

Medtronic plc, via its subsidiary Project Saint Merger Sub, Inc., acquired Scientia Vascular, Inc. Both companies are medical device suppliers, with a focus on neurovascular guidewires in Australia. The transaction was approved.

MN-80010 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 5 May 2026 | approved 28 May 2026 ↗

Liquor Retailing | Accommodation | Pubs, Taverns and Bars | Non-Residential Property Operators

The Black Rhino Group, through Black Rhino (Granville) Pty Ltd and the trustee for the It Is What It Is (Granville) Trust, is acquiring the Granville Tavern and Motel and Cambridge Street Bottle Shop & Cellars in Granville, Queensland. This asset acquisition from Granville Hotel Qld Pty Ltd includes the freehold and business assets of these hospitality venues.

WA-65017 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 12 May 2026 | approved 28 May 2026 ↗

Fire and Security Alarm Installation Services

BGIS Pty Ltd is acquiring the business and assets of South Australian fire protection specialist, Safe Fire Electrical. BGIS provides facilities management and technical services across Australia, while Safe Fire Electrical offers design, installation, maintenance, testing and certification of fire systems for commercial and industrial clients. This is an asset sale.

WA-55020 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 19 May 2026 | approved 27 May 2026 ↗

Other Agriculture and Fishing Support Services | Software Publishing

URUS Group, via its Australian subsidiary Alta Genetics, has acquired 100% of the shares in AgriWebb Pty Ltd. This agricultural sector transaction combines URUS's global bovine genetics and dairy herd management software with AgriWebb's Australian grazing livestock and farming management software.

WA-30015 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 11 May 2026 | approved 27 May 2026 ↗

Engineering Design and Engineering Consulting Services

European private equity firm IK Partners, via Goldcup 39483 AB, acquired all shares in Swedish company Selatek Holding AB and its subsidiaries. Selatek provides electrical, automation, and security services, including engineering consulting. Its Australian revenue stems from programming services for water and sanitation control systems.

WA-20019 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 7 May 2026 | approved 27 May 2026 ↗

Software Publishing | Computer System Design and Related Services

GE Healthcare Technologies Inc, a global medical technology and digital solutions company, has acquired global medical imaging software provider Intelerad Topco Holdings ULC and Intelerad Holdings ULC. Intelerad specialises in diagnostic viewing, reporting, and archiving tools for healthcare providers. The acquisition was approved.

MN-01074 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 20 January 2026 | approved 26 February 2026 ↗

Accommodation | Scenic and Sightseeing Transport | Travel Agency and Tour Arrangement Services | Nature Reserves and Conservation Parks Operation

Intrepid Travel Pty Ltd, a global experiential travel company, completed the share acquisition of 100% of Wild Bush Luxury Experience Pty Ltd from Experience Co Limited. Wild Bush Luxury is a boutique Australian tourism operator managing unique travel experiences including The Maria Island Walk and Arkaba Homestead.

WA-70003 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 20 January 2026 | rejected 5 February 2026 ↗