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Competition Tribunal approves real estate merger involving Johannesburg CBD buildings and industrial properties in Gauteng

2026-03-30

Notice

The following Merger Alert is for information purposes only and is not binding on the Competition Tribunal or any member of the Tribunal

Lead Text

The Tribunal has unconditionally approved the merger in which Slip Knot Investments 777 (Pty) Ltd will acquire the entire issued share capital of the Johannesburg Land Company (Pty) Ltd, giving Slip Knot control of JLC...

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Slip Knot Investments 777 (Pty) Ltd and The Johannesburg Land Company (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

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The Tribunal has unconditionally approved the merger in which Slip Knot Investments 777 (Pty) Ltd (“Slip Knot”) will acquire the entire issued share capital of the Johannesburg Land Company (Pty) Ltd (“JLC”), giving Slip Knot control of JLC.

The acquiring group (comprising Slip Knot, its subsidiaries and its controlling entities) owns a mix of office, industrial and retail properties, along with vacant land in South Africa. Of particular relevance to this transaction are its office properties in the Johannesburg central business district (“CBD” ) and industrial properties in Gauteng.

JLC, the target firm, similarly holds a portfolio of office, industrial and parking properties in Gauteng. Its office buildings in the Johannesburg CBD and industrial properties in the province form the core assets underpinning the transaction.