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MN-65007

Australian Venue Co. / An Sibin Irish PubMN-65007

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Processing timeline

22

days

Filed

23 Feb 2026

Australian Venue Co - An Sibin Irish Pub - Phase 1 Determination

Decision

17 Mar 2026Australian Venue Co - An Sibin Irish Pub - Phase 1 Determination
Type
Notification
Outcome
Approved
Stage
Phase 1 - initial assessment
Status
Assessment completed

Parties

Acquirer(s)

AVC OPERATIONS PTY LIMITED ABN - 81 607 832 299

Target(s) or Vendor(s)

ASH PROMOTIONS PTY LTD ABN - 41 601 281 510

Other parties

None listed

Summary

AVC Operations Pty Limited, a subsidiary of Australian Venue Co. Holdings Limited, acquired 100% of the business and assets of Ash Promotions Pty Ltd, trading as An Sibin Irish Pub. This asset sale expands AVC's licensed venue portfolio, which includes pubs, bars, and restaurants, by adding a traditional Irish pub.

Acquisition details

AVC Operations Pty Limited ( AVC ) proposes to acquire 100% of the business and assets of Ash Promotions Pty Ltd trading as An Sibin Irish Pub ( An Sibin ) under an asset sale agreement, dated 10 February 2026 (the Acquisition ). AVC is a subsidiary of Australian Venue Co. Holdings Limited which operates licensed venues throughout Australia and New Zealand, primarily pubs, as well as some bars, clubs, and licensed restaurants. AVC's venues are individually branded and mostly located in inner-city and metro areas, offering food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, function rooms, live entertainment and gaming facilities. An Sibin is a pub located at 147 James Street, Northbridge WA 6003. It has a traditional Irish pub offering, similar to a hotel or tavern. The business and assets of An Sibin are operated by Ash Promotions Pty Ltd trading as An Sibin Irish Pub, being the Target.

Industry

Broad:Hospitality & LeisureANZSIC 4511:Cafes and RestaurantsANZSIC 4520:Pubs, Taverns and Bars

Decisions and key events

17 Mar 2026Australian Venue Co - An Sibin Irish Pub - Phase 1 DeterminationAttachmentPDF167.3 KB

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