( October 29, 2026, 05:27 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Comhla Vet is seeking clearance for its proposed acquisition of Veterinaryfirst, New Zealand’s antitrust watchdog said. In a statement on Wednesday, the Commerce Commission said that both Comhla Vet and Veterinaryfirst, also known as Vet First, provide in-clinic veterinary services to companion animals, and on-farm veterinary services to production animals. The regulator said that while Comhla Vet owns and operates a nationwide network of 52 veterinary clinics, Vet First owns and operates 17 veterinary clinics across New Zealand through its Petfirst Veterinary brand. The watchdog said that it has published a statement of preliminary issues and is seeking views on the deal until Nov. 11.Statement follows. Clearance application and statement of preliminary issues are attached....
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