Issued 26 January 2003

The Commerce Commission has received an application from Pacific Radiology Limited to acquire the radiology services, business and assets of Wakefield Radiology Limited.

Pacific Radiology provides radiology services in Christchurch, Nelson and the Hutt Valley, while Wakefield Radiology has clinics in the Wellington and Wairarapa regions.

In considering the application, the Commission's role is to determine whether the merger has the effect of substantially lessening competition in a market.

A public version of the application from Pacific Radiology will shortly be available on the Commission's website, www.comcom.govt.nz under the Clearances Register.

 

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