Weekly ACCC Deal Digest (24 June 2026)
10 new, 31 approved, 0 rejected and 25 pending deals with ACCC up to 23 June
Merger Loop
June 24, 2026
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❇️ New Deals
Coles – supermarket site in Coffs Harbour (NSW)
Coles Group Limited proposes a lease with H.A. Bachrach (Nom) Pty Ltd (part of Bachrach Naumburger Group) for a new Coles supermarket development at Park Beach Plaza, Coffs Harbour, NSW. The site was previously a Ritchies IGA Supermarket, with the new store opening September 2027.
Endeavour Group - retail liquor site in Avalon, NSW
Endeavour Group Limited proposes to acquire a leasehold interest for a 340 square metre retail liquor site in Avalon, NSW. This asset acquisition from Avalon DM Pty Ltd will establish a new Dan Murphy's store. Endeavour Group operates retail liquor stores and licensed hotel venues across Australia.
Regis Resources - Vault Minerals
Australian gold producers Regis Resources Limited and Vault Minerals Limited are merging via a scheme of arrangement. Regis will acquire 100% of Vault's shares. Post-merger, Regis shareholders will own 51% and Vault shareholders 49% of the combined entity. Both operate gold mines in Western Australia.
Genea - Care Fertility Greenslopes
Genea Pty Ltd, an IVF and fertility business operating nationally, proposes to acquire Care Fertility Greenslopes Pty Ltd. This acquisition includes the Greenslopes, Queensland-based gynaecology, IVF and fertility business, an associated trust, and intellectual property.
Autodesk - MaintainX
Autodesk, Inc., a software company specialising in design and management software for industries like architecture and manufacturing, proposes to acquire 100% of the share capital in MaintainX, Inc. MaintainX is a software company providing computerised maintenance and enterprise asset management systems for physical assets.
Discovery Holiday Parks – four Breeze Holiday Parks
Discovery Holiday Parks Pty Limited and Beston Parks Land Co Pty Ltd are acquiring the business, assets, and real estate of four Breeze Holiday Parks. Vendors are Katherine Park Holding Pty Ltd, Katherine Park Pty Ltd, and Frank Davies Investments Pty Ltd. This asset sale expands the acquirers' holiday park accommodation offerings across Victoria, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.
Bertelsmann Music Group - Concord
Bertelsmann Music Group and Concord are merging their music publishing and recording businesses. Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Axton Holdings, LLC will contribute their respective operations to a new holding company, New MusicCo. This transaction combines two significant players in the global music industry, both active in Australia.
Adbri - Eureka Concrete
Adbri Pty Ltd proposes to acquire the ready-mix concrete and quarry products business of Eureka Concrete (Holdings) Pty Ltd. This asset acquisition includes Eureka's operations, concrete batch plants, and a sand quarry in regional Victoria. Adbri is a national supplier of cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates.
Complete Air Supply - All Air
Complete Air Supply Pty Ltd, part of the Beijer Group, proposes to acquire 100% of the business and assets of All Air Duct & Fittings Pty Ltd. Both companies operate in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry, supplying ductware and fittings to installers in Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
Calvary - Hobart Private Hospital
Little Company of Mary Health Care Ltd (Calvary) proposes to acquire the business and assets of Hobart Private Hospital from Healthscope. This asset sale in the healthcare sector is part of an orderly sale of Healthscope's hospitals, following its parent entities entering voluntary administration. Calvary is a not-for-profit hospital operator.
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✅ Recently Approved
Mercer Investments (Australia) Limited– Stockland Residential Rental Partnership
Mercer Investments (Australia) Limited, as trustee for AP#2 Trust, is acquiring a 49.9% interest in the Stockland Residential Rental Partnership (SRRP) portfolio from One MEA Holdings Pte. Ltd. The SRRP develops and owns land lease communities, comprising approximately 2,000 homes across Queensland and Victoria.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Carlyle – CHN Group
The Carlyle Group Inc., through Crystal Holdings Korea Co., Ltd., will acquire sole control of CHN Group from its current owners. CHN Group is a South Korean manufacturer and supplier of home appliances, specialising in water purifiers and filters. This transaction is structured as an acquisition of sole control.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Henkel – Olaplex
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA will acquire Olaplex Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries from Advent International, L.P. and other minority shareholders. This share acquisition combines Henkel's broad hair care and styling product portfolio, including Schwarzkopf, with Olaplex's premium hair products supplied to online, specialty retailers and professionals in Australia.
Bingo Industries - JLW Services
BINGO Acquisitions Pty Ltd, trading as BINGO Industries, is acquiring the assets and business of JLW Services Pty Ltd. This transaction combines BINGO's recycling and waste management operations with JLW's specialised end-of-life tyre and mattress recycling, on-site shredding, and mine site clean-up services across regional Australia.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
American Industrial Partners – Honeywell’s Warehouse and Workflow Solutions business
American Industrial Partners proposes to acquire all outstanding equity interests in Honeywell International, Inc.'s Warehouse and Workflow Solutions business. This transaction sees the private equity firm acquiring a provider of material handling and warehouse automation solutions.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
MA Financial Group (Redcape Fund) – The Arthouse Hotel
MA Financial Group's Redcape Hotel Group Pty Ltd acquired The Arthouse Hotel from Alsimas Pty Limited. This asset sale includes the lease, six gaming machine licences, goodwill, and business assets of the Sydney CBD community pub. Redcape Fund expands its portfolio of 37 pubs across NSW, Queensland, and Victoria.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
River Capital – YOMG
River Capital, through RC Bite Bid Co Pty Ltd, proposes to acquire 100% of the shares in YOMG OpCo, Leaseholder Companies, and YOMG IP Co. Private investment firm River Capital, owner of The Cheesecake Shop, is acquiring The Yo My Company Pty Ltd, operator of 15 YOMG quick-service restaurants in Victoria and Queensland.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Hexagon - Waygate Technologies
Hexagon AB, via Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence LLC, is acquiring the Waygate business and assets from Baker Hughes Company. This asset acquisition unites two non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions providers. Hexagon offers NDT software; Waygate specialises in integrated NDT hardware, software, and services.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Metcash - Foodland Flagstaff Hill, South Australia
Metcash Limited, via its subsidiary Action Supermarkets Pty Ltd, is acquiring the business and assets of ZH Supermarket Pty Ltd, trading as Foodland Flagstaff Hill. This involves the ASX-listed food, liquor, and hardware wholesaler acquiring an independent supermarket in South Australia, which is also a Metcash wholesale customer.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Shape Australia – Australian Professional Shopfitters
SHAPE Australia Corporation Limited proposes to acquire 100% of the issued share capital in Australian Professional Shopfitters Pty. Ltd. This share purchase agreement sees SHAPE, a construction services provider, expand its commercial fitout and shopfitting capabilities, particularly within the retail sector across Australia.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
M&G Asia Property Fund – Stockland Coopers Paddock and Willawong Distribution Centre
M&G Asia Property Fund, managed by M&G Luxembourg S.A., is acquiring units in the Stockland M&G Asia Partnership 2 from Stockland. This unit acquisition provides capital for the continued operation of the Coopers Paddock (NSW) and Willawong Distribution Centre (QLD) logistics facilities.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Australian Venue Co - leasehold and assets of Brabham Tavern, WA
Australian Venue Co., through AVC Operations Pty Ltd, is acquiring the assets, lease, and liquor licence of the newly built Brabham Tavern in WA from Koy Pty Ltd and Brabtav Pty Ltd. This asset sale expands Australian Venue Co.'s hospitality portfolio of pubs and licensed venues.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Imagine Education – childcare centres ownership restructure
An ownership restructure is underway for 35 Imagine Education childcare centres (Imagine Childcare, Children First, Grow Early Education brands). Imagine Education Investments Trust will acquire units in various Sub-Trusts from current holders, issuing new units. This unit-based transaction involves Waterworks Education Group Pty Ltd and Polar 993 Limited.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Oscars Group – Hotel Diplomat in Potts Point, NSW
Oscars Group, via Searock Property Pty Ltd and Oscars NSW Ops Pty Ltd, acquired the Hotel Diplomat in Potts Point, NSW. The asset acquisition from 17 BW Road Pty Ltd, Bayswater OpCo Pty Ltd, and Barclay House Operations Pty Ltd involves the freehold land, buildings, licences, and business assets of the hotel accommodation venue.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Ares (Bolt S.p.A.) – Investment in Plenitude
Ares Management, via Bolt S.p.A., will acquire joint control of Eni Plenitude S.p.A. Società Benefit from Eni S.p.A. through a share purchase and capital increase. Plenitude is an integrated energy transition company with Australian utility-scale solar assets in the Northern Territory. Ares has Australian wind development interests.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Xylem - TriOS
Xylem Inc., a global water technology company, proposes to acquire 100% of the issued shares in TriOS Mess-und Datentechnik GmbH. TriOS develops and supplies optical measurement and sensor systems for water monitoring. This share sale involves Xylem, active across the water cycle, and TriOS, specialising in water monitoring sensors.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Online Education Services – South Australian Institute of Business and Technology
Online Education Services Pty Ltd will acquire 100% of the shares in South Australian Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd. OES provides online education delivery services to universities. SAIBT, part of the Navitas Group, historically offered diploma pathway qualifications but will be a dormant entity at completion.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Vets Central - Morley Veterinary Hospital
Vets Central Holdings Pty Ltd acquired 100% of the business assets of Morley Veterinary Hospital from Vetcentre Pty Ltd. Vets Central, an Australian veterinary group with 82 practices, provides core and ancillary services for pets and livestock. Morley Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice in Western Australia, offering similar services.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Northstar – business assets of Mildura Mazda
Northstar Mildura Pty Ltd, part of an automotive group, proposes to acquire certain business assets of the Mildura Mazda dealership. This asset acquisition involves a motor vehicle dealership engaged in retail and wholesale sales of new and used Mazda vehicles, servicing, repairs, and parts, primarily in the Mildura region.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Autopact - Freehold interest in commercial land in Ferntree Gully, VIC
Autopact, through its subsidiary Autopact Property No. 4 Pty Ltd, is acquiring the 100% freehold interest in commercial land and buildings at 871–875 Burwood Highway, Ferntree Gully, VIC. This asset sale from Doidge Property Pty Ltd relates to property currently leased to an Autopact motor-vehicle dealership.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Envest Group – MA Insurance Brokers
The Envest Group, via subsidiary PSC Transport Insurance Brokers, is acquiring MA Insurance Brokers' business and assets for cash and shares in PSC Transport Insurance Brokers. MA is a Brisbane-based general insurance broker specialising in transport and machinery insurance. Envest Group operates across insurance broking, underwriting, and wealth management.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Autopact - Freehold interest in commercial land in Dubbo, NSW
Autopact Property No. 3 Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Autopact Holdings Pty Ltd, is acquiring the 100% freehold interest in commercial land in Dubbo, NSW, from Peter Terry Nominees Pty Ltd. This asset sale, via a contract of sale of land, relates to properties currently leased for Autopact's motor-vehicle dealership operations.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Jardines - I-MED
Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited, via Kent Image Australia Pty Ltd, proposes to acquire 100% of the issued share capital in Image Holdco Pty Ltd and its subsidiaries. The target operates diagnostic imaging clinics and teleradiology services in Australia and New Zealand. The acquirer is a diversified investment company. Completion is expected later in 2026.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Macquarie Asset Management led consortium – Qube
A consortium led by Macquarie Asset Management, including UniSuper, Pontegadea, Temasek, GIC, CalPERS, and National Pension Service, is acquiring 100% of Qube Holdings Limited. This share acquisition via scheme of arrangement involves Qube, an integrated provider of import and export logistics services and infrastructure.
Zurich - Beazley
Zurich Insurance Group Ltd has received approval to acquire all shares in UK-based global specialty insurer Beazley plc. The share sale creates competitive overlap in Australian insurance products, including Cyber, Marine, SME, and Professional Liability.
OMERS Apollo Investment Holdings LLC, which owns Integris, LLC, proposes to acquire 100% of the shares in Australian and New Zealand IT managed service provider First Focus IT Pty Ltd. Integris is also an IT managed service provider for mid-sized businesses. This transaction expands Integris's reach into the ANZ market.
Banijay Entertainment – All3Media
Banijay Group and RedBird IMI combined their audiovisual content production and distribution businesses, including RedBird's All3Media, into a newly incorporated company. Banijay Group will hold 50% of the new entity's share capital and voting rights, with sole control. Both parties have Australian operations.
International Parking Group – car park at St John of God Murdoch Hospital
International Parking Group acquired a long-term lease for a new 1,128-bay multi-deck and 892 at-grade car parking facility at St John of God Murdoch Hospital. This asset acquisition expands International Parking Group's hospital car park infrastructure portfolio in Western Australia.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Life Without Barriers – Mallacoota District Health & Support Service
National social services charity Life Without Barriers acquired Mallacoota District Health & Support Services Inc. via a Merger Implementation Deed. Life Without Barriers' nominees became the sole members of the East Gippsland-based charity, expanding its aged care, disability, and community services in Victoria.
Editor note: deal both new and approved
Smile Partners Australia – Mehta Orthodontics
Private equity-backed Smile Partners Australia Pty Ltd acquired 100% of the assets of Shrika Pty Ltd as trustee for Shrika (trading as Mehta Orthodontics). This transaction integrates an independent orthodontic practice in Bella Vista, Sydney, into Smile Partners' national network of clinics.
Stonepeak – Castrol
BP's global lubricants business, Castrol Group Holdings Limited, was acquired by Stonepeak Partners LP via a 100% share sale. BP reinvested, taking a 35% share in Stonepeak's Motion JVCo Limited, with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board also investing indirectly.
❌ Recently Rejected
No rejections published since last edition.
🔁 Pending Deals
Notification — Phase 1 (initial assessment)
Transocean - Valaris: submitted 16 June 2026; expected 28 Jul 2026; MN-25019 ↗
CSR - Complete Plaster: submitted 15 June 2026; expected 27 Jul 2026; MN-10018 ↗
EBOS - Paringa Pet Foods: submitted 11 June 2026; expected 23 Jul 2026; MN-30020 ↗
Service Stream – RiE: submitted 11 June 2026; expected 23 Jul 2026; MN-50022 ↗
Equans - CV Services Group: submitted 9 June 2026; expected 21 Jul 2026; MN-05025 ↗
Coles – supermarket site in Minto, NSW: submitted 9 June 2026; expected 21 Jul 2026; MN-25029 ↗
Uber - Blacklane: submitted 5 June 2026; expected 20 Jul 2026; MN-20018 ↗
Premier Fresh – Domenico Group: submitted 4 June 2026; expected 17 Jul 2026; MN-40020 ↗
Coles – supermarket site in Lidcombe (NSW): submitted 4 June 2026; expected 17 Jul 2026; MN-50019 ↗
ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac – shares in joint venture and interests in Joint Cash Pool: submitted 3 June 2026; expected 16 Jul 2026; MN-20014 ↗
ANZ Banking Group - Worldline Australia: submitted 3 June 2026; expected 16 Jul 2026; MN-80014 ↗
Sony Music - Recognition Music: submitted 2 June 2026; expected 15 Jul 2026; MN-20023 ↗
Precision Poultry - VOAG chicken farming operations: submitted 2 June 2026; expected 15 Jul 2026; MN-35019 ↗
CVS Group – Paws at Prospect Vet and Eyes at Prospect Vet: submitted 2 June 2026; expected 15 Jul 2026; MN-70020 ↗
Heidelberg Materials Australia – construction materials business of MAAS: submitted 28 May 2026; expected 3 Aug 2026; MN-50009 ↗
Impression Dental Group - Coastal Dental Care: submitted 28 May 2026; expected 13 Jul 2026; MN-90015 ↗
Black Rhino - Club Hotel Motel Roma: submitted 21 May 2026; expected 20 Jul 2026; MN-90008 ↗
Logic Technologies - Ace Communication Distributors: submitted 21 May 2026; expected 6 Jul 2026; MN-95021 ↗
PT Asian Bulk Logistics – Engage Marine: submitted 13 May 2026; expected 26 Jun 2026; MN-90012 ↗
Zoetis – Neogen Genomics Business: submitted 12 May 2026; expected 23 Jul 2026; MN-05013 ↗
Saipem - Subsea7: submitted 27 April 2026; expected 6 Jul 2026; MN-01072 ↗
Trescal – TR Calibration: submitted 14 April 2026; expected 2 Jul 2026; MN-90009 ↗
Notification — Phase 2 (detailed assessment)
Insurance Australia Group – RAC Insurance: submitted 3 March 2026; expected 26 Aug 2026; MN-65005 ↗
MicroStar Logistics - Konvoy: submitted 20 February 2026; expected 17 Aug 2026; MN-30003 ↗
Coles – supermarket and liquor site in Kalgoorlie, WA: submitted 27 November 2025; expected 2 Jul 2026; MN-01068 ↗