Kegstar pushes back on ACCC's price concerns after Konvoy deal blocked
By Saloni Sinha ( August 10, 2026, 06:19 GMT | Insight) -- US-based keg-services company MicroStar Logistics’ wholly owned subsidiary Kegstar has pushed back against the Australian antitrust regulator’s decision to block its proposed acquisition of Konvoy Holdings’ assets, saying it “strongly disagrees” with the watchdog’s view that the transaction would lead to higher prices. In a statement to MLex on Monday, Ben Phipps, Kegstar’s general manager for Australia and New Zealand, said the company is “disappointed” with this decision and continues to believe the transaction would deliver efficiencies and benefits for the industry across Australia. US-based keg-services company MicroStar Logistics’ wholly owned subsidiary Kegstar has pushed back against the Australian antitrust regulator’s decision to block its proposed acquisition of Konvoy Holdings’ assets, saying it “strongly disagrees” with the watchdog’s view that the transaction would lead to higher prices....
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