Smile Partners' bid for Mehta Orthodontics cleared by Australian watchdog
( June 20, 2026, 04:29 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Smile Partners Australia’s acquisition of Mehta Orthodontics has been approved by Australia's competition watchdog after a Phase 1 review. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission on Saturday concluded the deal is unlikely to substantially lessen competition. Despite both parties operating in the same region of Sydney, the watchdog found their combined market share to be low and that sufficient competition from other orthodontic providers will remain.Statement follows. Determination attached. ...
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