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Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible

03 October 2024

On 28 June 2024, the Competition Commission published Draft Guidelines under section 79(1) of the Competition Act to address its... approach towards 'indivisible transactions.' These guidelines are aimed at providing clarity on how multiple transactions can be evaluated as a single merger filing. In this article, we explore the key elements of the Draft Guidelines and the rationale behind their publication, offering insight into their potential impact on merger control in South Africa. 

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An introduction to mergers and acquisitions in South Africa

24 January 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions or ‘M&As’ have become integral components of South Africa’s corporate landscape and play a crucial role in... economic growth and development. In this article, we explore the legal framework and key considerations surrounding M&A transactions in South Africa by looking at the regulatory environment, competition law, due diligence, tax, and transaction structuring that accompanies M&A transactions.

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Competition Act new draft rules for company divestiture recommendations

29 May 2023

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition has recently published new draft rules for comment relating to divestiture recommendations made... by the Competition Commission. In this article, we take a look at these new rules.

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New notification requirements for small business mergers

10 January 2023

New guidelines for small merger notification have been issued by the Competition Commission and businesses should take note of these... when considering any mergers or acquisitions in the coming year. In this article, we look at the main aspects of these new guidelines.

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