The Commerce Commission has published a statement of issues relating to an application from J&P Turner Limited (JPT) seeking clearance for it, or any interconnected body corporate, to acquire up to 100 percent of the shares in Turners & Growers Fresh Limited (T&G Fresh).
The Statement of Issues outlined the Commission’s potential competition issues with the acquisition following its initial investigation. It is not a final decision and does not mean that the Commission intends to decline or clear the merger.
The Commission has sought submissions from JPT, T&G Fresh and other interested parties on the issues raised in the Statement of Issues. The Statement of Issues can be found on the case register.
The Commission is currently scheduled to make a decision on the application by the 5th of November 2026.
However, this date may be extended with the agreement of the applicant(s) if the material before the Commission at that time does not allow it to be satisfied that the proposed acquisition will not have, or would not be likely to have, the effect of substantially lessening competition in a market in New Zealand.
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