ACCC does not oppose Elders and AIRR rural services deal

The ACCC will not oppose the proposed acquisition of Australian Independent Rural Retailers by Elders. The ACCC considered the potential for vertical integration concerns, but noted that market feedback 'suggested that most independent retailers consider they have sufficient alternative supply options if Elders attempted to discriminate against them'.

See ACCC, 'Elders and AIRR rural services deal not opposed' (Media Release, 12 September 2019) and Elders Ltd proposed acquisition of AIRR Holdings Ltd Mergers Register.

See also AAP, 'Elders makes $187m takeover bid for AIRR' (SMH 15 July 2019)