Barloworld SA (Pty) Ltd v Jacmes Motors CC T/A Van Der Linde Toyota And Cev Motors (Pty) Ltd (018986) [2014] ZACT 22 (7 August 2014)

Barloworld SA (Pty) Ltd v Jacmes Motors CC T/A Van Der Linde Toyota And Cev Motors (Pty) Ltd (018986) [2014] ZACT 22 (7 August 2014)

The Tribunal found that the proposed transaction would not substantially prevent or lessen competition in the market for retail and distribution of new and used motor vehicles in the Northern Cape Province. Despite product and geographic overlap, the presence of numerous competitors and the willingness of customers to travel significant distances ensured a competitive environment. No public interest issues, such as adverse effects on employment or small businesses, were identified. Therefore, the merger was approved unconditionally.

Citation
[2014] ZACT 22
Parties
Applicant: Barloworld SA (Pty) Ltd; Respondent: Jacmes Motors CC T/A Van Der Linde Toyota and CEV Motors (Pty) Ltd
Court
Competition Tribunal
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
7 August 2014
Case Number
018986
Procedural Posture
Merger Control / Approval
Outcome
The proposed merger is approved unconditionally.
Judges
T Madima, F Tregenna, A Roskam
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Retail Motor Vehicle Market, Geographic Market Overlap, Public Interest, Competition Assessment
Competition Law Merger Control Retail Motor Vehicle Market Geographic Market Overlap Public Interest Competition Assessment

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Parties

Barloworld SA (Pty) Ltd

Applicant

Jacmes Motors CC T/A Van Der Linde Toyota and CEV Motors (Pty) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Merger Control / Approval

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition will substantially prevent or lessen competition in the market for retail and distribution of new and used motor vehicles.
  2. 2 Whether any public interest concerns arise from the proposed transaction.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the proposed transaction would not substantially prevent or lessen competition in the market for retail and distribution of new and used motor vehicles in the Northern Cape Province. Despite product and geographic overlap, the presence of numerous competitors and the willingness of customers to travel significant distances ensured a competitive environment. No public interest issues, such as adverse effects on employment or small businesses, were identified. Therefore, the merger was approved unconditionally.

Court Disposition

The proposed merger is approved unconditionally.

Orders

  • The acquisition by Barloworld SA (Pty) Ltd of the entire issued share capital of Jacmes Motors CC T/A Van Der Linde Toyota and CEV Motors (Pty) Ltd is approved without conditions.