From jws.com.au: The 9th edition of the JWS Merger Report analyses recent trends in informal merger clearance decisions by the ACCC that involve a Statement of Issues (SOI).

Key findings indicate an increase in the number of SOIs published, particularly red light SOIs, with a notable number of these being withdrawn; consumer-facing industries are under greater scrutiny.

The report also explores the correlation between the severity of preliminary competition concerns and the likelihood of transaction opposition or the need for remedies.