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NZ considers Visy bid.

Matthew Levinson

Visy Industrial Plastics NZ is seeking clearance to acquire shares in Vertex Group Holdings and Alto Plastics or the plastic packaging business and assets of both companies, according to the NZ Commerce Commission, which is currently considering the potential impact of the deal.

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