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​ACCC calls for comment on Platinum Equity's proposed acquisition of OfficeMax, amid concerns

( August 24, 2017, 03:33 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has flagged initial concerns over the proposed acquisition of OfficeMax Australia by Platinum Equity, which has recently acquired the Australian and New Zealand businesses of Staples Inc. The ACCC's  preliminary view is that combining Staples and OfficeMax may substantially lessen competition in the supply of traditional office products such as stationery, notebooks, and copy paper to large commercial and government customers in Australia. The ACCC is also considering a competing bid by Complete Office Supplies to acquire OfficeMax.The regulator's media release follows and its statement of issues is attached. ...

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