Statement of Preliminary Issues released for Ampol / Z clearance application

The Commerce Commission has published a statement of preliminary issues relating to an application from Ampol Limited (Ampol) seeking clearance to acquire 100% of the shares in Z Energy Limited (Z), subject to an undertaking from Ampol to sell its Gull business either by a trade sale or an IPO.

This statement outlines the key competition issues that the Commission considers important in deciding whether or not to grant clearance to the proposed acquisition, including its evaluation of the proposed divestment undertaking.

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