ACCC M&A
Period:643 submissions
Total Submissions
643

611 completed, 27 active

Approval Rate
97%

592 approved, 19 rejected

Avg. Time to Decision
24 days

Median: 22 days

Under Assessment
27

4% of pipeline

Estimated ACCC Fee Revenue
Filing fees from the mandatory notification regime (2025+)

Notifications

$14.1M

249 x $56,800

Waivers

$3.3M

394 x $8,300

Phase 2 Fees

$4.3M–$14.4M

9 cases x $475K–$1.6M

Total Estimate

$21.7M–$31.8M

Filing + assessment fees

Time to Completion

Assessment Duration Distribution
How long do assessments typically take?
Duration Breakdown
From notification to determination

Average

24 days

Median

22 days

Fastest

2 days

Slowest

235 days

Notification vs Waiver

Notification
249 submissions

210

Approved

2

Rejected

32d

Avg. Duration

Waiver
394 submissions

377

Approved

17

Rejected

20d

Avg. Duration

By Status
Determination Outcomes
Top 10 Industries
Submissions Over Time
Repeat Acquirers
Companies with multiple submissions
AVC OPERATIONS PTY LIMITED10 deals
VC OPERATIONS (WA) PTY LTD10 deals
COLES SUPERMARKETS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD9 deals
Eli Lilly and Company5 deals
OCHRE HEALTH PTY LIMITED4 deals
REDCAPE HOTEL GROUP PTY LTD4 deals
RESPECT GROUP LIMITED3 deals
ENDEAVOUR GROUP LIMITED3 deals
OHCA PROPERTY HOLDINGS PTY LTD3 deals
DPG SERVICES PTY LTD3 deals
Rejected Deals (19)
3% rejection rate of completed assessments

Shepparton Automotive Group - Darryl Twitt Motors dealerships in Shepparton East, Victoria

WA-15040Car RetailingMotor Vehicle Parts Retailing

Monadelphous - Tyden Power

WA-15037Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionElectrical Services

Grafton Motor Group – Grafton Mazda

WA-05045Car Retailing

Laundy – Woy Woy Hotel

WA-25025Pubs, Taverns and BarsNon-Residential Property Operators

MAG South Coast - Country Motor Company / Kinghorn Motors

WA-30010Car RetailingMotor Vehicle Parts Retailing

Herron Todd White – CJA Lee Property Valuers

WA-20015Real Estate Services

Energy Bay - Rights to install/operate embedded networks and other assets from Centuria Capital Group members

WA-01094Other Electricity GenerationElectricity Distribution

Star Hotels Group – Liquor Legends Berserker & Liquor Legends Highway A1, QLD

WA-75015Liquor RetailingPubs, Taverns and Bars

Vets Central – Hills Veterinary Centre

WA-85016Veterinary ServicesOther Personal Services n.e.c.

Tony White Group - Sharton Motors Dealerships in Maitland and Port Stephens

WA-65011Car Retailing

INNIO Group – Enerflex

WA-25010Other Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing n.e.c.Other Construction Services n.e.c.

PT Asian Bulk Logistics – Engage Marine

WA-20010Water Freight TransportOther Water Transport Support Services

Eli Lilly – Orna Therapeutics

WA-01087Human Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product ManufacturingScientific Research Services

MicroStar Logistics - Konvoy

MN-30003Other Goods and Equipment Rental and Hiring n.e.c.

Premier Fresh – Charles Domenico Group

WA-10008Vegetable Growing (Outdoors)Fruit and Vegetable Processing

Intrepid Travel – Wild Bush Luxury

WA-70003AccommodationScenic and Sightseeing Transport

Henkel – ATP adhesive systems group

WA-65003Cleaning Compound ManufacturingCosmetic and Toiletry Preparation Manufacturing

Salesforce – Qualified

WA-35003Computer System Design and Related Services

Coles – supermarket and liquor site in Kalgoorlie, WA

MN-01068Supermarket and Grocery StoresLiquor Retailing