Symal Group - 80% acquisition of Davison Earthmovers
MN-55003
View on ACCC websiteStage
Phase 1 - initial assessment
Effective Notification
03/02/2026
End of Determination Period
18/03/2026
Determination Published
24/02/2026 (21 cal / 15 bus. days)
Determination
Acquirers
SYMAL GROUP LIMITED
ABN: 72 615 255 466
Targets
J. DAVISON NOMINEES PTY. LTD.
ABN: 70 007 998 969
DAVISON CONTRACTORS PTY LTD
ABN: 68 675 773 896
P&A EQUIPMENT PTY LTD
ABN: 59 650 590 864
Other parties
Paul Davison
Anna Davison
Description
Symal Group Limited (Symal Group) proposes to acquire 80% of the entity which will own the business, assets and related entities of J. Davison Nominees Pty Ltd, P&A Equipment Pty Ltd and Davison Contractors Pty Ltd (collectively referred to as Davison Earthmovers). The final transaction will be subject to the completion of a restructure of the Davison Earthmovers.
Symal Group will then acquire 80% of the shares in P&A Equipment, with the balance of the 20% (Option Shares) owned by one or more entities owned and controlled by Paul and Anna Davison (Davison Minority Shareholders).
The Parties will agree to a put and call option arrangement in respect of Symal Group acquiring the Option Shares following completion of the initial acquisition.
Symal Group is an Australian based self-performing contractor providing construction and engineering services, specialising in the roads, rail, defence, justice, ports and energy sectors. The services provided by Symal Group include various forms of construction, project management, plant and equipment hire, material sales and recycling and repurposing.
Davison Earthmovers is a South Australian based civil contractor specialising in civil construction and infrastructure. Their capabilities span bulk earthworks, excavation and material movement, and roadwork and pavement construction, alongside project management and design-and-construct offerings.
Symal Group provides its services across Australia, particularly Victoria and Queensland, while Davison Earthmovers’ supply of services is limited to South Australia.
Timeline & Events
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Merger notified to ACCC
03/02/2026