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Molex-Smiths Interconnect Technologies deal reviewed in Australia under mandatory regime

( November 17, 2025, 04:56 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Molex Electronic Technologies’ proposed acquisition of Smiths Interconnect Group is being reviewed under Australia’s new mandatory merger regime. In publishing a questionnaire as part of its Phase 1 review, the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission suggested its review would focus on Australian overlaps for the supply of connectors for all end-use applications. The Molex Group is part of the Koch Group, a multinational conglomerate based in the US; Smiths Interconnect researches, develops and produces electronic components, sub-systems, optical and radio-frequency products in the aerospace and defense, medical and industrial sectors. The end of the Phase 1 determination period is Jan. 14, 2026.The questionnaire is attached; the full statement follows: ...

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