Australia: M&A/Private Equity

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Competition And Consumer Law Round-Up
This edition of the K&L Gates Competition and Consumer Law Round-Up examines recent enforcement actions by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, including greenwashing allegations, misleading pricing investigations, and record penalties for horticulture code breaches. The newsletter also covers significant merger reviews, authorisations for industry collaborations, and emerging regulatory developments affecting digital platforms and supply chain disruptions.
Australia Anti-trust
KG
K&L Gates LLP
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Serial Killers? Australia’s New Merger Rules Take Aim At Roll‑ups
Australia's new mandatory merger notification regime, effective 2026, fundamentally changes how serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies are regulated by aggregating multiple smaller deals over a three-year period. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission now examines patterns of incremental consolidation collectively rather than viewing individual transactions in isolation, requiring acquirers to plan earlier and account for the cumulative impact of their acquisition programs.
Australia Commercial
GGI Global Alliance
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Price Unit Of Measure – What Does It Mean And How To Report It Under ASIC
ASIC transaction reporting requires entities to submit an expanded set of data fields, including Item 49: Price Unit of Measure. This field specifies what unit a reported price refers to, drawn from ISO 20022 standardised codes, and must align with quantity measures to ensure internal consistency. Understanding when to populate this field and selecting the correct unit code are critical to avoiding common reporting errors.
Australia Finance
TRAction
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Proposed Changes To CGT Non-resident Withholding To Impact M&A Timetables
The Australian Treasury has released exposure draft legislation that significantly expands capital gains tax obligations for non-residents, introducing new ATO notification requirements for transactions valued at $50M or more and fundamentally shifting due diligence responsibilities from vendors to purchasers. These changes will impact M&A deal processes, compliance timelines, and risk allocation between parties in cross-border transactions involving Australian assets.
Australia Commercial
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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