Media release
Issued 12 July 2018
Release no. 9
Letter of issues for Ingenico/Paymark merger
The Commerce Commission has sent a Letter of Issues to Ingenico Group SA in relation to its proposed acquisition of
Paymark Limited.
The letter outlines that, at this stage, the Commission is not satisfied that the acquisition would not be likely to
have the effect of substantially lessening competition.
A letter of issues is sent, if following initial investigations, the Commission has concerns about potential competition
issues that may arise from the proposed merger. A letter of issues is not a final decision and does not mean that the
Commission intends to decline to clear a merger.
A copy of the letter has been published on the Commission’s website. Other interested parties may make submissions on the issues outlined in the letter if they wish to.
Submissions are due no later than Wednesday 25 July, with any cross-submissions due no later thanWednesday 1 August.
Background
Ingenico Group SA has sought clearance from the Commission to acquire 100% of the shares in Paymark Limited.
The Commission will give clearance to a proposed merger if we are satisfied that the merger is unlikely to have the
effect of substantially lessening competition in a market.