Merger Alert: Dis-Chem Distribution (Pty) Ltd And CT Distribution Centre (Pty) Ltd and KZN Warehouse (Pty) Ltd
Notice
The following Merger Alert is for information purposes only and is not binding on the Competition Tribunal or any member of the Tribunal
Lead Text
The Tribunal has unconditionally approved the large merger between Dis-Chem Distribution (Pty) Ltd (“Dis-Chem Distribution”) and CT Distribution Centre (Pty) Ltd (“CTDC”) and KZN Warehouse (Pty) Ltd (“KZN Warehouse”). Upon implementation of the proposed transaction, Dis-Chem Distribution will exercise sole control over KZN Warehouse and CTDC.
Type of matter
Large merger
Parties involved
Dis-Chem Distribution (Pty) Ltd And CT Distribution Centre (Pty) Ltd and KZN Warehouse (Pty) Ltd
Tribunal Decision
Approved without conditions
Issued By
Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa
E-Mail:
GillianD@comptrib.co.za
The Tribunal has unconditionally approved the large merger between Dis-Chem Distribution (Pty) Ltd (“Dis-Chem Distribution”) and CT Distribution Centre (Pty) Ltd (“CTDC”) and KZN Warehouse (Pty) Ltd (“KZN Warehouse”). Upon implementation of the proposed transaction, Dis-Chem Distribution will exercise sole control over KZN Warehouse and CTDC.
Dis-Chem Distribution is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited (“Dis-Chem”). The Dis-Chem Group is active along the pharmaceutical supply chain ranging from wholesale distribution, logistics and online stores to the operation of retail pharmacies. The Dis-Chem Group also conducts wholesale distribution of pharmaceutical products and front shop goods.
CTDC owns a warehouse complex in Cape Town and KZN Warehouse owns a warehouse complex in KwaZulu-Natal. The distribution centres of the target properties are leased to Dis-Chem Distribution.
