Section 50 of the Competition and Consumer Act Prohibits Mergers

question 9

Multiple Choice

Section 50 of the Competition and Consumer Act prohibits mergers that substantially lessen competition.Tingle Ltd controls 80 per cent of the herbs and spices in Australia.It has accepted a takeover offer from Toucan Ltd,which has not previously been involved in herbs and spices.Which of the following statements is correct in relation to s 50?

• A)The takeover will probably not be approved because Toucan will control more than 40 per cent of the market.
• B)The proposed takeover must be approved by the Federal Court.
• C)Toucan's offer is likely to be approved if the offer is changed from a takeover to a merger.
• D)The takeover is likely to be approved because it will not substantially lessen competition.

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