Applying for a merger clearance fact sheet

Mergers and acquisitions can raise competition issues, and some transactions may require clearance from the Commerce Commission to ensure they do not substantially lessen competition.

This Commerce Commission fact sheet explains when and why a business might seek Commission clearance for a proposed merger and outlines the key steps in the clearance assessment process.

Commerce Commission disclaimer: This fact sheet provides guidance only. It is not intended to be definitive and should not be used in place of legal advice.

Source: New Zealand Commerce Commission, https://www.comcom.govt.nz/business/merging-or-acquiring-a-company/applying-for-a-merger-clearance/