C2 Computer Investments (Pty) Ltd v KMSA Holdings (Pty) Ltd (LM323Mar18) [2018] ZACT 16 (5 June 2018)

C2 Computer Investments (Pty) Ltd v KMSA Holdings (Pty) Ltd (LM323Mar18) [2018] ZACT 16 (5 June 2018)

The Tribunal found that there is no horizontal product overlap between the activities of C2 Computer Investments (Pty) Ltd and KMSA Holdings (Pty) Ltd. The Competition Commission's investigation confirmed that the transaction would not substantially prevent or lessen competition in any relevant market. Furthermore, the merging parties provided assurances that the transaction would not result in any adverse employment effects or raise other public interest concerns. Accordingly, the Tribunal concluded that the proposed transaction does not contravene the Competition Act and approved the merger unconditionally.

Citation
[2018] ZACT 16
Parties
Applicant: C2 Computer Investments (Pty) Ltd; Respondent: KMSA Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Court
Competition Tribunal
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
5 June 2018
Case Number
LM323Mar18
Procedural Posture
Merger Approval / Final Determination
Outcome
The proposed merger is approved unconditionally.
Judges
AW Wessels, Enver Daniels, Fiona Tregenna
Legal Topics
Merger Notification, Substantial Prevention or Lessening of Competition, Public Interest, Employment Effects
Competition Law Merger Notification Substantial Prevention or Lessening of Competition Public Interest Employment Effects

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Parties

C2 Computer Investments (Pty) Ltd

Applicant

KMSA Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Merger Approval / Final Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of KMSA Holdings (Pty) Ltd by C2 Computer Investments (Pty) Ltd is likely to substantially prevent or lessen competition in any relevant market.
  2. 2 Whether the transaction raises any public interest concerns, including adverse effects on employment.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that there is no horizontal product overlap between the activities of C2 Computer Investments (Pty) Ltd and KMSA Holdings (Pty) Ltd. The Competition Commission's investigation confirmed that the transaction would not substantially prevent or lessen competition in any relevant market. Furthermore, the merging parties provided assurances that the transaction would not result in any adverse employment effects or raise other public interest concerns. Accordingly, the Tribunal concluded that the proposed transaction does not contravene the Competition Act and approved the merger unconditionally.

Court Disposition

The proposed merger is approved unconditionally.

Orders

  • The proposed transaction between C2 Computer Investments (Pty) Ltd and KMSA Holdings (Pty) Ltd is approved without conditions.