Weekly ACCC Deal Digest (5 August 2026)

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Karmo Holdings, a subsidiary of Autoleague, proposes to acquire 100% of the shares in Submo Pty Ltd (trading as Simplr), a wholly owned subsidiary of Eagers Automotive. This transaction combines two Australian vehicle subscription service providers; Karmo focuses on new vehicles, while Simplr provides used vehicle subscriptions.

MN-15030 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 3 August 2026 | determination due 14 Sep 2026 ↗

HammondCare proposes to acquire Anglican Community Services’ Support at Home business, including interests in Care Finder Agreements and ongoing service delivery for clients. This transaction in the aged care sector involves the acquisition of a business, not an entire entity.

MN-85038 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 3 August 2026 | determination due 14 Sep 2026 ↗

Silk Contract Logistics, a DP World Australia subsidiary, proposes to acquire specific bulk logistics assets from Toll Transport. This asset acquisition includes equipment, employee contracts, and customer contracts related to Toll's plastics and glass bulk logistics business. Both companies operate in Australian bulk containerised logistics services.

MN-01116 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 30 July 2026 | determination due 10 Sep 2026 ↗

Golden Energy and Resources Pte Ltd and M Resources Pty Ltd propose to acquire the assets of the insolvent Tahmoor Colliery, a NSW coking coal mine in liquidation. This asset acquisition includes mining rights, plant, equipment, real estate, and a 16.67% equity interest in Port Kembla Coal Terminal Limited.

MN-10022 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 30 July 2026 | determination due 10 Sep 2026 ↗

Global Infrastructure Management, EQT AB, and the Qatar Investment Authority propose to acquire The AES Corporation. The global power generation and utilities company, with Australian solar infrastructure and energy storage interests, will be jointly controlled by Global Infrastructure Management and EQT AB following this share acquisition.

MN-70027 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 30 July 2026 | determination due 10 Sep 2026 ↗

MM Security Supplies Pty Ltd proposes to acquire the business assets and goodwill of Micron Alarm Supplies Pty Ltd, trading as Micron Security Products. This asset sale combines two Australian wholesale suppliers of electronic security equipment, including CCTV and alarm systems. The acquirer has a national footprint; the target operates two stores and online.

MN-01115 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 29 July 2026 | determination due 9 Sep 2026 ↗

Accenture plc proposes to acquire approximately 80% to 90% of the shares in Dragos, Inc. This transaction sees the global professional services firm expand its cybersecurity capabilities, particularly in Operational Technology and Extended Internet of Things security, through the acquisition of the US-headquartered technology supplier.

MN-50032 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 29 July 2026 | determination due 9 Sep 2026 ↗

Accenture Venture Holdings, a subsidiary of global professional services company Accenture, proposes to acquire 100% of the shares in runZero, Inc. runZero supplies Operational Technology cybersecurity software and asset discovery technology globally, including Australia. Accenture provides a broad range of cybersecurity services.

MN-60031 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 29 July 2026 | determination due 9 Sep 2026 ↗

Salesforce, Inc., a global supplier of customer relationship management (CRM) and software-as-a-service solutions, proposes to acquire 100% of the shares in Intercom, Inc., a global provider of customer service software, including AI agent products. This deal combines offerings in the software sector.

MN-40031 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 28 July 2026 | determination due 8 Sep 2026 ↗

Kimberly-Clark Corporation proposes to acquire Kenvue Inc., uniting personal care and consumer healthcare product portfolios. Both companies supply feminine hygiene products in Australia. To address this, Kimberly-Clark offered to divest Kenvue's feminine hygiene business in Australia and New Zealand.

MN-80005 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 28 July 2026 | determination due 8 Sep 2026 ↗

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AUB Group Limited's subsidiary, Austagencies Pty Ltd, acquired an additional 20% of Sura Technology Risks Pty Ltd's issued share capital from D J & S Underwood Pty Ltd. This share purchase increases Austagencies' holding to 70% in the technology specialty insurance underwriting agency, further expanding AUB's insurance broking portfolio.

WA-05038 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 15 July 2026 | approved 4 August 2026 ↗

The Baupost Group Securities, L.L.C., a private hedge fund, proposes to acquire a non-controlling, minority equity position in McDermott International, Ltd. This equity rights offering involves McDermott, which provides engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and installation solutions to the global energy industry.

WA-20030 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 21 July 2026 | approved 4 August 2026 ↗

Count Limited acquired a further 83 shares in OBM Financial Services Pty Ltd, increasing its ownership from 48.1% to 50.6% on a fully diluted basis. This share acquisition enhances Count's presence in the accounting and wealth management services sector, where O'Brien operates as an authorised representative of a Count subsidiary.

WA-30026 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 10 July 2026 | approved 4 August 2026 ↗

CRH Americas, Inc., a subsidiary of global building materials supplier CRH plc (with Australian interests in precast concrete, cement, and aggregates), is acquiring 100% of Arcosa, Ltd. shares. Arcosa is a US-based provider of infrastructure materials, with minor Australian supply of trenching and shoring products.

WA-55030 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 21 July 2026 | approved 4 August 2026 ↗

Kanda Healthcare Pty Ltd, controlled by private equity firm Genesis Capital, acquired 100% of Live Your Way Australia's assets. This asset sale combines two National Disability Insurance Scheme registered disability support providers in Queensland's Bundaberg, North Burnett, and Fraser Coast regions.

WA-75034 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 14 July 2026 | approved 4 August 2026 ↗

Community Enterprise Queensland is acquiring the operating businesses of Aurukun Supermarket, Hope Vale Local Store, and Badu Island Community Store from Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation. This asset purchase involves retail stores supplying groceries and other goods in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

WA-95034 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 14 July 2026 | approved 4 August 2026 ↗

EQT Fund Management S.à r.l., through its EQT X fund and Elevate BidCo GmbH, proposes to acquire 100% of the shares in Exolaunch GmbH. Exolaunch manufactures and supplies satellite deployment hardware and provides related launch mission management and deployment services, operating in the space technology sector.

WA-01114 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 8 July 2026 | approved 3 August 2026 ↗

Infoblox Inc., an IT automation and security services provider owned by Warburg Pincus LLC and Vista Equity Partners Management, LLC, proposes to acquire 100% of the equity interests in Kentik Technologies, Inc., a network observability and intelligence software supplier. This share sale is in the network management and security sector.

WA-10023 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 6 July 2026 | approved 3 August 2026 ↗

General Dental Holdings Pty Ltd (Impression Dental Group), controlled by private equity firm Genesis Capital, proposes to acquire 100% of the assets of Kingston Beach Dental, owned by Dr Martyn Sweet and Felicity Sweet. This asset sale involves a general dental services practice in Kingston, Tasmania. Impression Dental Group is a dental support organisation with no current Tasmanian presence.

WA-20029 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 13 July 2026 | approved 3 August 2026 ↗

VC Operations (WA) Pty Ltd (Vets Central), an Australian veterinary group, acquired the business assets of Lava Street Veterinary Clinic and Doggy Kinder. This asset sale from Longyester Pty Ltd and Doggy Kinder Pty Ltd expands Vets Central's veterinary and dog daycare network, particularly in Warrnambool, Victoria.

WA-40032 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 15 July 2026 | approved 3 August 2026 ↗

Bain Capital, a private investment firm, acquired 51% of the shares and voting rights in Everllence SE and its subsidiaries from Volkswagen. Everllence is an engineering company specialising in propulsion and energy solutions for maritime, energy, and industrial applications, with a focus on decarbonisation technologies. This share acquisition results in joint control.

WA-40033 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 20 July 2026 | approved 3 August 2026 ↗

McDonald's Australia Limited is acquiring nine McDonald's fast-food restaurants in North West Sydney from a franchisee group. This asset purchase involves the surrender of franchise agreements and the sale of restaurant property, plant, equipment, and stock. The transaction consolidates operations in the fast-food sector.

WA-45021 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 3 July 2026 | approved 3 August 2026 ↗

AVC Operations Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Australian Venue Co. Holdings Limited, acquired the assets of the Chequers Hotel, a licensed pub in Bullsbrook, WA. Saracen Property Holdings No2 Pty Ltd as trustee for Condor Bullsbrook Trust was the vendor. This asset sale expands Australian Venue Co.'s portfolio of over 200 licensed venues.

WA-80026 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 3 July 2026 | approved 3 August 2026 ↗

NPM Capital, a financial investor, proposes to acquire 100% of the share capital of AmbaFlex group, a manufacturer of specialty conveying and accumulation solutions for the intralogistics market. The acquisition is via AmbaFlex's holding entity, Helix Holdco B.V., from vendors Helion C.V. and WPAI-I B.V.

WA-80029 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 10 July 2026 | approved 3 August 2026 ↗

Inter IKEA Systems B.V. and IKEA Pty Limited (IKEA Australia) have restructured their franchising arrangements. This involves moving to a single, consolidated master franchise agreement for all IKEA sales channels in Australia, covering intellectual property rights. This simplifies the existing channel-specific agreements for the retail business.

WA-80030 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 15 July 2026 | approved 3 August 2026 ↗

HB Land, a subsidiary of Ho Bee Land Limited, and Satterley Elimbah Pty Ltd are forming a 50/50 joint venture, Elimbah Land JV Pty Ltd. This venture will develop 181 hectares of land at Elimbah, Queensland, primarily for residential premises. The transaction involves share subscriptions into the new entity for this residential development.

WA-35024 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 9 July 2026 | approved 30 July 2026 ↗

AustralianSuper Pty Ltd, through an indirect vehicle, is acquiring shares in Advanced Navigation Pty. Ltd. This share acquisition sees the superannuation fund invest in a developer and manufacturer of AI-powered navigation solutions, primarily for major defence contractors.

WA-35032 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 10 July 2026 | approved 30 July 2026 ↗

BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Fund, via Ulexite Group Pty Limited, acquired 100% of the issued capital of Ignition TopCo Pty Ltd, the ultimate holding company of the Orikan Group. This share sale involves a provider of parking management, compliance, and mobility technology solutions and associated services to various public and private entities.

WA-60028 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 10 July 2026 | approved 30 July 2026 ↗

PT AP Investment, an Indonesian natural resources investment company, proposes to acquire substantially all assets, including subsidiary shares, of Australian metallurgical coal miner Vitrinite Pty Ltd. Vitrinite, which owns Queensland's Vulcan Mine, entered voluntary administration. This transaction is in the natural resources sector.

WA-60029 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 10 July 2026 | approved 30 July 2026 ↗

AngloGold Ashanti Australia Limited will acquire five gold exploration tenements and associated access and royalty contracts from Matsa Gold Pty Ltd and Red October Gold Pty Ltd. This asset acquisition, via an option exercise, enables AngloGold Ashanti Australia to expand its gold exploration activities in Western Australia.

WA-80028 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 8 July 2026 | approved 30 July 2026 ↗

Kalari Pty Ltd, a Qube Bulk subsidiary, is acquiring the Gracemere Operations assets of De Gunst Transport Pty Ltd. This asset sale involves De Gunst's mine transport and logistics activities in Central Queensland, focusing on mine resupply services. Kalari provides bulk logistics for the Australian mining and resources industry.

WA-70028 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 8 July 2026 | approved 29 July 2026 ↗

Pearl Spring ZB 2016 Trust, an investment vehicle of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, acquired a minority unit interest in Barings Darling Square Holding Trust. The transaction, involving a unitholders' agreement, relates to a 13-level office building at Darling Square, Haymarket NSW. Barings and Tigcorp are other unitholders in this commercial real estate deal.

WA-90026 | waiver (Waiver application) | notified 3 July 2026 | approved 29 July 2026 ↗

Salesforce, Inc. is acquiring 100% of the shares in Contentful Global, Inc. This share acquisition combines Salesforce's global customer relationship management software with Contentful's digital experience software and headless content management system, integrating their respective capabilities.

MN-95025 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 13 July 2026 | approved 4 August 2026 ↗

Coles Group Limited, through its subsidiary Retail Payment Solutions Pty Ltd, is acquiring the business assets of Paydock. The deal enhances Coles' retail payment solutions, leveraging Paydock's payment orchestration platform for merchants and financial institutions.

MN-65028 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 9 July 2026 | approved 3 August 2026 ↗

Heidelberg Materials Australia acquired Maas Group Holdings Limited's construction materials business via a share sale. The transaction included 43 quarries, 18 ready-mix concrete plants, asphalt sites, and other related assets in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

MN-50009 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 28 May 2026 | approved with conditions 30 July 2026 ↗

Motorola Solutions, Inc., through its subsidiary, is acquiring all shares of Israel-based D-Fend Solutions AD Ltd. This share acquisition integrates D-Fend Solutions' counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technology into Motorola Solutions' portfolio of mission-critical communications and security solutions for public safety and government clients.

MN-05032 | notification (Phase 1 – initial assessment) | notified 8 July 2026 | approved 29 Jul 2026 ↗

No rejections published since last edition.