Australia: ACCC investigation into Google's proposed acquisition of Mandiant
Progress
Current status
in force
11 Aug 2022 in force
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Merger control regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
search service provider
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
competition authority
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Approved merger of Google-Mandiant
On 11 August 2022, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) approved the acquisition by Google of Mandiant, a global supplier of cybersecurity software and consulting services, after conducting an investigation which determined that…
SourceEvent type
investigation
Action type
ruling
Government branch
executive
Government body
competition authority