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1. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 18 March 2025

2025-03-18

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Novus Holdings Ltd and Mustek Ltd
ADNOC International Germany Holdings AG and Covestro AG Pick n Pay Retailers (Pty) Ltd and Plumstead Family Store (Pty) Ltd Education Investment Impact Fund of South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Acudeo Kirkney (Pty) Ltd, Acudeo Protea Glen (Pty) Ltd, Acudeo Thornview (Pty) Ltd, Acudeo Crystal Park (Pty) Ltd and Acudeo Property Rf (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions
Approved without conditions
Approved with conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

2. Merger Alert: Slip Knot Investments 777 (Pty) Ltd and Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd in respect of the rental enterprise known as Braampark Office Park

2025-03-12

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Slip Knot Investments 777 (Pty) Ltd and Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd in respect of the rental enterprise known as Braampark Office Park

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

3. Merger Alert: Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (South Africa) Ltd and Guardrisk Life Ltd, rights and obligations pertaining to Life Insurance Annuity Policy...

2025-03-07

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (South Africa) Ltd and Guardrisk Life Ltd, rights and obligations pertaining to Life Insurance Annuity Policy Number 400001 issued for the benefit of certain eligible employees of Murray and Roberts Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

4. Tribunal dismisses pathologists’ exceptions in COVID-19 test pricing case

2025-03-06

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

5. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 6 March 2025

2025-03-06

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Amka Products (Pty) Ltd and the wellbeing segment of the Baby Division of Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd (Baby Wellbeing Business)
Pepkor Trading (Pty) Ltd and the business owned and operated by Good Hope Sales Cape (Pty) Ltd known as Choice Clothing
FPG Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd in respect of the immovable property known as Sitari Village Centre
Amandlamanzi Resources (Pty) Ltd and Mylotex (Pty) Ltd's Springlake Colliery
Bidvest Branded Products Holdings (Pty) Ltd and LK Plating Services (Pty) Ltd, LK Products (Pty) Ltd and Brandco Online (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions
Approved with conditions
Approved with conditions

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

6. Competition Tribunal confirms R900 000 settlement in matter involving alleged minimum resale price maintenance

2025-03-04

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

7. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 28 February 2025

2025-02-28

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Lactalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Vista 24 (Pty)
Sand Olive Investments (Pty) Ltd and MotoVantage Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Clientèle Limited and Emerald Life (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions
Approved with conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

8. Tribunal greenlights R101m settlement, ending years-long legal battle between Commission and Willowton Group over price fixing and market division allegations

2025-02-17

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

9. Competition Tribunal extends Depansum’s interim relief against Visa

2025-02-14

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

10. Merger Alert: Tario 892 (Pty) Ltd and RSAWEB (Pty) Ltd

2025-02-06

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Tario 892 (Pty) Ltd and RSAWEB (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

11. Merger Alert: Campobelo Investments, S.L. And Seidor Solutions, S.L. and Seidor Logistics, S.L.

2025-02-03

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Campobelo Investments, S.L. And Seidor Solutions, S.L. and Seidor Logistics, S.L.

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

12. Merger Alert: Competition Tribunal conditionally approves Imperial Red’s acquisition of Brookside Mall

2025-01-30

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Imperial Red (Pty) Ltd and the immovable properties and shopping centre known as the "Brookside Mall" owned by Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

13. Merger Alert: Waterview Close Properties (Pty) Ltd And Erven 6461, 6462 and 6797 Montague Gardens

2025-01-22

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Waterview Close Properties (Pty) Ltd And Erven 6461, 6462 and 6797 Montague Gardens

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

14. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 21 January 2025

2025-01-21

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

CP Spruce Holdings, S.C SP And the kidney care segment of Baxter International Inc.
AFGRI Agri Services (Pty) Ltd And MAS Corporation (Pty) Ltd
RMB Property Holdco 1 (Pty) Ltd; Atterbury Property (Pty) Ltd; and Geelhoutboom Estate (Pty) Ltd And Lagoonbay Lifestyle Estate (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions
Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

27123941383

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

15. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 18 December 2024

2024-12-18

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Raubex Roads and Earthworks Holdings (Pty) Ltd And ABI 2 (Pty) Ltd
Bidco, as represented by OMPE GP VI (Pty) Ltd acting in its capacity as Ultimate General Partner of OMPE Fund VI Partnership and Sphere Investments (Pty) Ltd, And Much Asphalt (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

16. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 17 December 2024

2024-12-17

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Khwelamet (Pty) Ltd and the Metalloys Operations, being the operations conducted by Samancor Manganese (Pty) Ltd concerning the smelting, refining and processing of high and/or medium-carbon ferromanganese
DSV Holding Germany GmbH And Schecker Aktiengesellschaft

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions
Approved with conditions

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

17. Merger Alert: Nikisize (Pty) Ltd and Autozone Holdings (Pty) Ltd

2024-12-12

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Nikisize (Pty) Ltd and Autozone Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

18. Alert: Tribunal releases public reasons for granting Lottoland interim relief against Google

2024-12-11

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

19. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 28 November 2024

2024-11-28

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Newco (Pty) Ltd and Molware, Urban Ridge East, Urban Ridge South and Urban Ridge West
Grindrod Mauritius and Terminal De Carvao Da Matola Limitada
FPG Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd in respect of the immovable property known as Sandown Retail Crossing

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

20. Competition Tribunal grants Cancer Alliance participation rights in case involving alleged excessive pricing of breast cancer drug

2024-11-14

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

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

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library