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Competition Law [2024] ZACT 44

Sasol Pension Fund and Others v Eden Meander C/O Accelerate Property Fund Ltd (LM142Dec23)

Sasol Pension Fund and Others v Eden Meander C/O Accelerate Property Fund Ltd (LM142Dec23) [2024] ZACT 44 (25 March 2024)

The Competition Tribunal conditionally approved a large merger for Eden Meander, finding no geographic overlap and imposing HDP-related outsourcing conditions.

  • Large Merger Review
  • Retail Property Market
  • Public Interest Conditions
  • Hdp Ownership
  • Employment Impact
  • Large-merger-review
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Competition Law [2024] ZACT 3

Astron Energy (Pty) Limited v Vitol Emerald Bidco (Pty) Ltd and Others (LM196Mar23/INT123Nov23; LM196Mar23CNF135Nov23)

Astron Energy (Pty) Limited v Vitol Emerald Bidco (Pty) Ltd and Others (LM196Mar23/INT123Nov23; LM196Mar23CNF135Nov23) [2024] ZACT 3 (15 January 2024)

The Competition Tribunal granted Astron Energy leave to intervene in the Engen/Vitol merger proceedings, limited to specified foreclosure, employment, and merger-condition issues.

  • Intervention Rights
  • Customer Foreclosure
  • Input Foreclosure
  • Confidentiality In Merger Proceedings
  • Employment Impact
  • Merger Conditions
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Competition Law [2023] ZACT 81

Joint Venture Firm to be Incorporated v New H Powertrain Holding S.L.U (LM091Sep23)

Joint Venture Firm to be Incorporated v New H Powertrain Holding S.L.U (LM091Sep23) [2023] ZACT 81 (5 December 2023)

The Competition Tribunal unconditionally approved a large merger creating a joint venture between Renault and Geely to develop and supply global powertrain solutions.

  • Large Merger Review
  • Horizontal Overlap
  • Public Interest Assessment
  • Ownership Spread
  • Employment Impact
  • Large-merger-review
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Competition Law [2023] ZACT 28

Twin City Trading 2 (Pty) Ltd v Castle Gate (Pty) Ltd and Another (LM004Apr23)

Twin City Trading 2 (Pty) Ltd v Castle Gate (Pty) Ltd and Another (LM004Apr23) [2023] ZACT 28; [2023] 3 CPLR 45 (CT) (17 July 2023)

The Tribunal found that the proposed transaction, involving Twin City Trading acquiring a 30% undivided share in the rental enterprises of Castle Gate and Club Retail, should be treated as a single indivisible merger due to the interlinked agreements and common control. The Tribunal agreed with the Commission that the merger would not substantially prevent or lessen competition in the market for lettable retail property, regardless of the precise market definition, given the low post-merger market share and the availability of alternative shopping centres within close proximity. The Tribunal…

  • Merger Control
  • Horizontal Effects
  • Public Interest
  • Spread Of Ownership
  • Lettable Retail Property
  • Employment Impact
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Competition Law [2022] ZACT 55

Infinity Renewable Energy B.V. v Actis Sky B.V. and Lekela Power B.V (LM128Oct22)

Infinity Renewable Energy B.V. v Actis Sky B.V. and Lekela Power B.V (LM128Oct22) [2022] ZACT 55 (21 November 2022)

The Competition Tribunal unconditionally approved Infinity Renewable Energy B.V.’s acquisition of Actis Sky B.V. and Lekela Power B.V., finding no competition or public interest harm.

  • Large Merger
  • Renewable Energy Market
  • Public Interest Assessment
  • Horizontal Overlap
  • Employment Impact
  • Competition-law
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Competition Law [2022] ZACT 35

Emira Property Fund Ltd v Transcend Residential Property Fund Ltd (LM088Aug22)

Emira Property Fund Ltd v Transcend Residential Property Fund Ltd (LM088Aug22) [2022] ZACT 35; [2024] 1 CPLR 6 (CT) (4 November 2022)

The Competition Tribunal unconditionally approved Emira Property Fund Ltd’s acquisition of Transcend Residential Property Fund Ltd, finding no material competition or public interest concerns.

  • Large Merger Review
  • Market Definition
  • Public Interest
  • Employment Impact
  • Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment
  • Large-merger-review
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Competition Law [2022] ZACT 20

Futuregrowth Asset Management (Pty) Ltd v Fruitone Holdings (Pty) Ltd (LM047May22)

Futuregrowth Asset Management (Pty) Ltd v Fruitone Holdings (Pty) Ltd (LM047May22) [2022] ZACT 20 (3 August 2022)

The Competition Tribunal unconditionally approved Futuregrowth’s acquisition of a joint controlling stake in Fruitone, finding no competition or public interest concerns.

  • Large Merger Review
  • Market Share Analysis
  • Public Interest
  • Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment
  • Employment Impact
  • Large-merger-review
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Competition Law [2021] ZACT 66

Bopa Moruo Fund II (Pty) Ltd and Others v ASOC I Bidco Three (Pty) Ltd (LM065Aug21)

Bopa Moruo Fund II (Pty) Ltd and Others v ASOC I Bidco Three (Pty) Ltd (LM065Aug21) [2021] ZACT 66 (18 October 2021)

The Competition Tribunal unconditionally approved a large merger in which three investment firms acquired joint control of SkyNet SA through ASOC I Bidco.

  • Large Merger Review
  • Public Interest Considerations
  • Spread Of Ownership
  • Employment Impact
  • Horizontal And Vertical Overlap
  • Large-merger-review
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Competition Law [2021] ZACT 2

Orviscene Proprietary Limited v Makrogate Limited (LM166Dec20)

Orviscene Proprietary Limited v Makrogate Limited (LM166Dec20) [2021] ZACT 2 (6 January 2021)

The Competition Tribunal unconditionally approved Orviscene’s acquisition of Makrogate’s rental enterprise, finding no substantial lessening of competition or public interest concerns.

  • Merger Control
  • Retail Property Market
  • Market Share Analysis
  • Public Interest
  • Employment Impact
  • Merger-control
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Competition Law [2018] ZACT 77

GroCapital Holdings (Pty) Ltd v South African Bank of Athens Ltd (LM065May18)

GroCapital Holdings (Pty) Ltd v South African Bank of Athens Ltd (LM065May18) [2018] ZACT 77 (21 September 2018)

The Competition Tribunal conditionally approved GroCapital’s acquisition of South African Bank of Athens, finding competition and public interest concerns were addressed by conditions.

  • Large Merger
  • Coordinated Effects
  • Information Exchange
  • Cross Directorships
  • Public Interest
  • Employment Impact
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