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Kinetic / Tassielink

Under assessment · Notification · Phase 1 · day 2, due 11 Nov 2026

Transport & LogisticsMN-75058ACCC register

Kinetic Holding Company Pty Ltd, controlled by TPG Inc., proposes to acquire 100% of the shares in Tasmanian bus operators Tassielink Group Pty Ltd and Tasmanian Tours & Travel Pty Ltd via a share sale. Kinetic is a national and international bus services provider, while Tassielink operates general access and charter bus services in Tasmania.

Timeline

  1. 29 Sept 2026Filed with the ACCC
  2. 11 Nov 2026Decision due

Acquisition details

Kinetic Holding Company Pty Ltd (Kinetic) proposes to acquire 100% of the shares in Tassielink Group Pty Ltd and Tasmanian Tours & Travel Pty Ltd (together, Tassielink) pursuant to a Share Sale Agreement (the Acquisition). Kinetic is a transportation company that operates bus services in Australia (including Tasmania) and overseas. In Australia, Kinetic is a national operator of public (general access), school and charter bus services (including under the Greyhound Resources and SkyBus brands). Kinetic is ultimately controlled by funds managed and/or advised by affiliates of TPG Inc. (TPG). TPG is a global alternative asset management firm. Tassielink is a family-owned bus operator based in Hobart, Tasmania. It operates general access and charter bus services.

Parties

Acquirer
KINETIC HOLDING COMPANY PTY LTD ABN - 49 601 254 880
Target
Tassielink Group Pty Ltd ACN - 643 785 611, TASMANIAN TOURS & TRAVEL PTY. LTD. ABN - 43 080 290 393
Other parties
TPG Inc. SEC - 87-2063362
ANZSIC
  • 4621 Interurban and Rural Bus Transport
  • 4622 Urban Bus Transport (Including Tramway)
  • 6240 Financial Asset Investing

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