Akzo Nobel N.V And Kansai Plascon Africa Ltd and Kansai Plascon East Africa (Pty) Ltd

Case number: IM147Nov22
Case parties: Primary Acquiring Firm: Akzo Nobel N.V
Primary Target Firm: Kansai Plascon Africa Ltd (First)
Secondary Target Firm: Kansai Plascon East Africa (Pty) Ltd (Second)
Case type: Intermediate Merger Reconsideration
Type of merger: Horizontal
Case status: Pending Reasons
Outcome: Prohibited
Order date: 2023-11-21
Sector: Manufacturing
Relevant market: The market for the manufacture and supply of decorative coatings
Competition Tribunal Members: Mondo Blessing Mazwai, Jerome Wilson, Liberty Mncube