Drago International Ventures Limited v Active Topco Limited (LM019May15) [2015] ZACT 91 (13 July 2015)

Drago International Ventures Limited v Active Topco Limited (LM019May15) [2015] ZACT 91 (13 July 2015)

The Tribunal found that there are no overlaps or vertical links between the activities of Drago International Ventures Limited and Active Topco Limited. The Competition Commission's investigation concluded that the proposed transaction is unlikely to substantially prevent or lessen competition in the relevant market. Furthermore, no public interest concerns were identified. The Tribunal agreed with the Commission's analysis and approved the merger unconditionally.

Citation
[2015] ZACT 91
Parties
Applicant: Drago International Ventures Limited; Respondent: Active Topco Limited
Court
Competition Tribunal
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
13 July 2015
Case Number
LM019May15
Procedural Posture
Merger Approval / Final Determination
Outcome
Merger unconditionally approved.
Judges
Norman Manoim, Yasmin Carrim, Medi Mokuena
Legal Topics
Merger Control, Substantial Lessening of Competition, Public Interest Assessment
Competition Law Merger Control Substantial Lessening of Competition Public Interest Assessment

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Parties

Drago International Ventures Limited

Applicant

Active Topco Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Merger Approval / Final Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the proposed merger between Drago International Ventures Limited and Active Topco Limited is likely to substantially prevent or lessen competition in the relevant market.
  2. 2 Whether any public interest concerns arise from the proposed transaction.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that there are no overlaps or vertical links between the activities of Drago International Ventures Limited and Active Topco Limited. The Competition Commission's investigation concluded that the proposed transaction is unlikely to substantially prevent or lessen competition in the relevant market. Furthermore, no public interest concerns were identified. The Tribunal agreed with the Commission's analysis and approved the merger unconditionally.

Court Disposition

Merger unconditionally approved.

Orders

  • The merger between Drago International Ventures Limited and Active Topco Limited is approved without conditions.