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1. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 5 April 2024

2024-04-05

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Woolworths (Pty) Ltd and Absolute Pets (Pty) Ltd
ETG Inputs Holdco Ltd and certain assets of JPB Beleggings (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions
Approved with conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

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From: Info Library

2. Merger Alert: RMB Ventures Eight Proprietary Limited and Mohau Private Equity Fund 1 Proprietary Limited And Bulldog Group Holding Company

2024-03-28

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

RMB Ventures Eight Proprietary Limited and Mohau Private Equity Fund 1 Proprietary Limited And Bulldog Group Holding Company

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

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From: Info Library

3. TRIBUNAL CONFIRMS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN WHICH FURNITURE REMOVAL COMPANIES ADMIT TO CARTEL INVOLVEMENT AND AGREE TO PAY A R40 MILLION PENALTY

2024-03-20

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

4. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 15 March 2024

2024-03-15

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Capitec Life Ltd and the funeral insurance business underwritten in the cell structure of Centriq Life Insurance Company Ltd
Rand Agri Holdings (Pty) Ltd and JVD Commodities (Pty) Ltd and JVD IP (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions
Approved with conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

5. Merger Alert: Devland Cash and Carry (Pty) Ltd and various grocery retail and wholesale stores operated under the brand names “Cambridge Foods” ...

2024-03-06

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Devland Cash and Carry (Pty) Ltd and various grocery retail and wholesale stores operated under the brand names “Cambridge Foods” and “Rhino” and ultimately owned by Massmart Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

6. Merger Alert: Hyprop Investment Ltd and the Trustees for the time being of the Table Bay Mall Property Trust in respect of the rental enterprise known as Table Bay Mall

2024-03-01

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Hyprop Investment Ltd and the Trustees for the time being of the Table Bay Mall Property Trust in respect of the rental enterprise known as Table Bay Mall

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

7. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 29 February 2024

2024-02-29

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Sasol Pension Fund; Luvon Investments (Pty) Ltd; and Litapro (Pty) Ltd And Eden Meander C/O Accelerate Property Fund (Pty) Ltd
Redefine Retail (Pty) Ltd And Pan Africa Development (Pty) Ltd and a retail property development owned by Pan Africa Phase 2 (Pty) Ltd
RMB Ventures Eight (Pty) Ltd and Bopa Moruo Fund II (Pty) Ltd And Icon Oncology Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions
Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

8. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 21 February 2024

2024-02-21

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd and the dialysis services business of Fresenius Medical Care South Africa (Pty) Ltd
SPE Mid-Market Fund I Partnership (representedby the general partner, SPE Mid-Market Fund IGeneral Partner (Pty) Ltd) and S Bacher and Company (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

9. Competition Tribunal grants interim relief to Depansum: Visa may not prohibit Nedbank from processing transactions for Depansum

2024-02-19

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

10. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 16 February 2024

2024-02-16

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Hemipac Investments (Pty) Ltd And Ascension Properties (Pty) Ltd in respect of the portfolio of 10 property rental enterprises
Barkophor Investments (Pty) Ltd And Izandla Property Fund (Pty) Ltd in respect of the letting enterprise known as Sasol DC

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

11. Merger Alert: Redefine Properties Ltd And Mall Of The South (Pty) Ltd

2024-02-09

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Redefine Properties Ltd and Mall of the South (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

12. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 6 February 2024

2024-02-06

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

Beko Europe BV and Whirlpool Corporation’s Europe, Middle East and North Africa major domestic appliances businesses and Whirlpool Maroc S.A.R.L (Morocco) and Whirlpool MEEA (UAE)
AIIH Ltd and Joseph Investment Holdings

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

13. Merger Alert: Units on Jorissen (Pty) Ltd and Varsity Stay 2 (Pty) Ltd in respect of an undivided share in the Units on Jorissen asset

2024-01-31

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Units on Jorissen (Pty) Ltd and Varsity Stay 2 (Pty) Ltd in respect of an undivided share in the Units on Jorissen asset

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

14. Merger Alert: Momentum Metropolitan Strategic Investments (Pty) Ltd And Investment Managers Group (Pty) Ltd and Royal Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd

2024-01-23

Type of matter

Large merger

Parties involved

Momentum Metropolitan Strategic Investments (Pty) Ltd And Investment Managers Group (Pty) Ltd and Royal Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved with conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

15. Tribunal confirms Spar Group Ltd consent agreement aimed at ending long-term exclusive leases in shopping centres

2023-12-21

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

16. Tribunal dismisses Absa’s variation application in matter involving Sekunjalo and various banks

2023-12-21

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

17. Merger Alert: outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 21 December 2023

2023-12-21

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger
Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

The Compensation Fund And Rand Mutual Holdings Limited
K2023647843 (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd And Mayfair Gearbox Holding Company (Pty) Ltd
Ideas Infrastructure II GP (Pty) Ltd And Aurora Rietvlei Solar Power (RF) (Pty) Ltd (Aurora) and Vredendal Solar Power Park (RF) (Pty) Ltd
Hatfield Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Hatfield Property Holdings (Pty) Ltd And Haval dealership business and the property on which Haval dealership operates
FPG Holdings (Pty) Ltd And Pick n Pay Retailers (Pty) Ltd in respect of the rental enterprises known as Plattekloof Shopping Centre and Table View Shopping Centre
TotalEnergies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd And Totalgaz Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions
Approved without conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

18. Tribunal dismisses Sekunjalo’s application to extend interim relief against banks

2023-12-19

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

19. eMedia channels to remain on DStv for now as Tribunal extends interim relief

2023-12-18

Type of matter

not applicable

Parties involved

not applicable

Tribunal Decision

not applicable

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library

20. Merger Alert: Outcome of mergers decided by the Tribunal - 14 December 2023

2023-12-14

Type of matter

Large merger
Large merger
Large merger
Large merger

Parties involved

RMB Investments and Advisory (Pty) Ltd And LM Propco (Pty) Ltd
Greenstreet 1 (Pty) Ltd And Solareff (Pty) Ltd
3 Sisters (Pty) Ltd And Capespan Group (Pty) Ltd
SKG Properties Fund II (Pty) Ltd And Elixir Trust

Tribunal Decision

Approved without conditions
Approved with conditions
Approved with conditions
Approved with conditions

Issued By

Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa

Tel:

27123941383

Cell:

27824101195

E-Mail:

GillianD@comptrib.co.za

X (Twitter):

twitter.com/comptrib/status/1861692486839607353

LinkedIn:

za.linkedin.com/company/competition-tribunal-of-south-africa

From: Info Library