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WA-65011

Tony White Group / Sharton Motors Dealerships in Maitland and Port StephensWA-65011

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Processing timeline

29

days

Filed

16 Mar 2026

Notification waiver determination published

Decision

14 Apr 2026Notification waiver determination published
Type
Waiver
Outcome
Not approved
Stage
Waiver application
Status
Assessment completed

Parties

Acquirer(s)

TWG HUNTER DEALERSHIPS PTY LTD ABN - 18 695 726 348, THE TRUSTEE FOR WHITE KING CORPORATE UNIT TRUST ABN - 70 760 893 620

Target(s) or Vendor(s)

SHARTON MOTORS PTY LTD ABN - 55 001 345 384, N&M BURTON PTY LTD ACN - 125 935 944

Other parties

None listed

Summary

TWG Hunter Dealerships Pty Ltd is acquiring 95% of the share capital of Sharton Motors Pty Ltd, a car retailing business operating Toyota and GWM/Haval dealerships in Maitland, Port Stephens, and Cardiff. The transaction also involves the direct purchase of associated freehold properties from N&M Burton Pty Ltd.

Acquisition details

TWG Hunter Dealerships Pty Ltd ( TWG ) is acquiring 95% of the share capital of Sharton Motors Pty Ltd ( Sharton Motors ), and the associated freehold properties (currently held by N&M Burton Pty Ltd). Sharton Motors is in the business of selling and servicing Toyota, GWM/Haval vehicles and the associated sales of parts and accessories under the name of Sharton Motors Pty Ltd at the following sites: 70 Port Stephens Drive, Taylors Beach 104 - 110 Newcastle Street, East Maitland 124 Newcastle Street, East Maitland Union Street, East Maitland 83 - 87 Melbourne Street, East Maitland 75 Melbourne Street, East Maitland 91 Melbourne Street, East Maitland 322 Main Road, Cardiff The Freehold Properties will be purchased by the TWG directly from N&M Burton Pty Ltd. Both the TWG and Sharton Motors are in the business of selling new and used vehicles in Australia. The acquisition will involve: the vendors each selling their entire existing interests in Sharton Motors to TWG, with the effect that TWG will acquire 95% of Sharton Motors, which operates Toyota and GWM/Haval motor vehicle dealerships at locations in Maitland, Port Stephens and Cardiff; and N&M Burton Pty Ltd selling their associated freehold properties to TWG.

Industry

Broad:Retail & Consumer GoodsANZSIC 3911:Car Retailing

Decisions and key events

14 Apr 2026Notification waiver determination publishedAttachmentPDF157.1 KB

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