Mergers and acquisitions guidelines
The Commerce Commission’s Mergers and Acquisitions Guidelines explain how the Commission assesses whether an acquisition of a firm’s assets or shares would be likely to substantially lessen competition in a market, and the process for considering clearance applications.
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/