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MicroStar Logistics-Konvoy deal raises antitrust concerns in Australia

( August 14, 2025, 03:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The bid by MicroStar Logistics, a US-based keg services company, to acquire Konvoy Holdings has raised antitrust concerns for the Australian competition watchdog. MicroStar and Konvoy both supply keg pooling services to brewers across Australia. In a statement of issues published today, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said its preliminary investigation indicated that alternatives to keg pooling services are not a close substitute and “other businesses are not likely to start supplying keg pooling services in competition.”The full statement by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission follows; the statement of issues is attached:...

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