# Knauf and USG seek clearance to merge

Gebr. Knauf KG and USG Corporation have applied to the New Zealand Commerce Commission for clearance to merge. The proposed merger is also being assessed by competition authorities in Australia, USA, and Singapore.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-12-20
- Status: announced
- Products: plasterboard, cement board, metal profiles, plasters, suspended ceilings
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [USG](https://endata.com/companies/27822.md) (target)
- [Gebr. Knauf KG](https://endata.com/companies/28423.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [comcom.govt.nz](https://www.comcom.govt.nz/news-and-media/news-and-events/2018/knauf-and-usg-seek-clearance-to-merge/), 2018-12-20: "The Commerce Commission has received an application from Gebr. Knauf KG and USG Corporation seeking clearance for the two to merge."

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