Fletcher Building’s acquisition of Higgins Group Holdings

Issued 29 February 2015
Release no. 90

Statement of preliminary issues for Fletcher Building’s acquisition of Higgins

The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Fletcher Building Holdings New Zealand Limited seeking clearance to acquire Higgins Group Holdings Limited, including 50% of shares in the Horokiwi Quarries Limited.

The statement of preliminary issues outlines the key competition issues that the Commission currently considers will be important in deciding whether or not to grant clearance.

The Commission invites submissions from parties who consider that they have information relevant to the Commission’s consideration of this matter.

Submissions can be sent to registrar@comcom.govt.nz with the reference Fletcher Building/Higgins in the subject line of your email, or to PO Box 2351, Wellington 6140 by close of business Monday 14 March 2015.

The statement of preliminary issues and public version of the application will be available on the Clearances Register shortly.
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