PROJECTS

Fisheries Quota Competition Review, New Zealand

The problem

Sanford, a New Zealand fishing company, wanted to acquire Simunovich Fisheries’ scampi fishing quota, but the Commerce Commission—New Zealand’s competition authority—was worried that the acquisition would reduce competition, as Sanford’s share of the scampi quota would increase from 34.9 percent to 42.7 percent.

How we helped

Castalia analyzed the transaction for the Commerce Commission. We reviewed the experience with similar quota aggregations which had happened in the past. We also analyzed whether scampi was a stand-alone market, or part of a broader lobster market. Our analysis shows that the proposed acquisition was unlikely to have a detrimental effect on competition.

Impact

Our analysis led the Commerce Commission to clear Sanford to acquire Simunovich Fisheries’ scampi quota.

The client

New Zealand Commerce Commission

Our team

Alex Sundakov

Executive Director

Find out more

View more Castalia projects

How can we help you?

WASHINGTON, DC
+1 (202) 466-6790
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1200
United States of America

SYDNEY
+61 (2) 8075 4654
Suite 3652, Level 36, Gateway, 1 Macquarie Place
Australia

AUCKLAND
+64 (4) 913 2800
Sinclair House, 3 Glenside Crescent
New Zealand

WELLINGTON
+64 (4) 913 2800
Level 2, 88 The Terrace
New Zealand

PARIS
+33 (0)1 85 64 10 22
3B Rue Taylor
France

BOGOTÁ
+57 (1) 508 5794
Calle 81 #11-08, Piso 5, Oficina 5-121
Colombia

Thinking for a better world.

PROJECTS NEWS BLOG CONTACT

WASHINGTON, DC
+1 (202) 466-6790
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 1200
United States of America

SYDNEY
+61 (2) 9231 6862
Suite 19.01, Level 19, 227 Elizabeth Street
Australia

AUCKLAND
+64 (4) 913 2800
74D France Street, Newton South
New Zealand

WELLINGTON
+64 (4) 913 2800
Level 2, 88 The Terrace
New Zealand

PARIS
+33 (1) 73 44 26 97
6 Rue Duret
France

BOGOTÁ
+57 (1) 508 5794
Calle 81 #11-08, Piso 5, Oficina 5-127
Colombia

Thinking for a better world.

PROJECTS NEWS BLOG CONTACT

Terms | Privacy | Credits | Sitemap