In New Zealand, one of Mohawk’s interconnected bodies corporate is Godfrey Hirst New Zealand Limited.
The Statement of Issues outlines the Commission’s potential competition issues with the acquisition following its initial investigation. The Statement of Issues is not a final decision and does not mean that the Commission intends to decline or clear the merger.
The Commission is seeking submissions from Godfrey Hirst, Bremworth and any other interested parties on the issues raised in the Statement of Issues.
The Statement of Issues can be found on the case register on our website.
Submissions can be sent by email to registrar@comcom.govt.nz with the reference ‘Godfrey Hirst/Bremworth’ in the subject line.
Submissions are due by close of business on 2 February 2026, with cross-submissions due by close of business on 10 February 2026.
The Commission is currently scheduled to make a decision on the application by 13 March 2026. However, this date may be extended with the agreement of the applicant if the material before the Commission at that time does not allow it to be satisfied that the proposed acquisition will not have, or would not be likely to have, the effect of substantially lessening competition in a market in New Zealand.
Background
We will only give clearance to a proposed merger if we are satisfied that the merger is unlikely to have the effect of substantially lessening competition in a market.
Further information explaining how the Commission assesses a merger application is available on our website.