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Competition Commission guidelines on internal restructuring

30 May 2025,  Ahmed Dhupli, Luhann Prinsloo

Thinking of reshuffling your company’s structure? The Competition Commission has just released clear guidelines on when internal changes could count... as mergers, and when you need to notify them. Don’t get caught off guard; find out what the new rules mean for your business.

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Walking the M&A tightrope: Telecom and Energy deals in SA

06 May 2025

The telecommunications and energy sectors are undoubtedly amongst the key drivers of the South African economy at present. However, with... an increasing number of mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) occurring in these sectors, the Competition Commission are imposing stricter approval conditions to promote public interest and balance competition and economic transformation. 

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Will AI be steering the future of M&A?

31 March 2025,  Ahmed Dhupli

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) will inevitably in some way become part of the day-to-day operations of most businesses.... In the fast-paced and competitive world of business, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a vital strategy for companies looking to expand their reach, increase market share, or diversify their portfolios. 

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M&A under scrutiny as Companies Act amendments reshape deals

03 March 2025

The Amendment Act has brought about several noteworthy changes in respect of company law. One of the pertinent changes introduced... in terms of the Amendment Act is the new thresholds requiring private companies to comply with the takeover regulations.

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Merger retrenchments or operational cuts – Where’s the line?

27 February 2025,  Mark le Riche

When is a retrenchment truly merger-related? The Constitutional Court’s ruling in the Coca-Cola case reshapes the debate on job cuts... and business survival.

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Merging the pieces when transactions become indivisible

03 October 2024,  Luhann Prinsloo

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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Shining success in pivotal IT sector merger

08 May 2024,  Dr Candice Reynders, Johnny Davis, Luhann Prinsloo

In a landmark transaction that promises to redefine the landscape of South Africa’s information technology and telecommunications sector, the M&A... Team of PH Attorneys played a crucial role in facilitating the acquisition of a leading cyber security software firm by a multinational enterprise software procurement company. 

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Merger & Acquisitions: Why they fail?

15 April 2024,  Mark le Riche

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) are intricate commercial transactions that hold huge potential for economic growth, investment, job creation and increased... market competitiveness. Yet, their complexity can also be their undoing. In this article, we take a look at some of the main pitfalls and issues in South Africa that result in unsuccessful M&As or M&As that don’t live up to their expectations.

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Alignment or misalignment? The BEE Commission, the Competition Commission and M&A

15 April 2024,  Luhann Prinsloo

As much as M&A transactions are a part of our economic landscape and vital to economic growth and investment in... South Africa, there remains a vital balance been economic growth and addressing historical disparities and increasing the participation of previously disadvantaged in the economy. To regulate and align these objectives, the Competition Commission and BEE Commission play pivotal roles. But, do their functions complement each other? In this article, we investigate how their respective functions and mandates align (or not) in respect of the South African M&A environment.

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Good Housekeeping: Preparing for an M&A

15 April 2024,  Luhann Prinsloo

When a company is considering a Merger or Acquisition transaction (M&A), it is vital that the correct preparation is done... for the transaction using what we call good ‘housekeeping’ practices. In this article we take a look at these housekeeping practices and why they are important in the run-up to an M&A.

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Relationship triangle between M&A, BEE and Foreign Entities

15 April 2024,  Johnny Davis, Mark le Riche

The Merger & Acquisition (M&A) landscape in South Africa does not only consider competition within the South African market but... also considers the impact M&A transactions may have on historically disadvantaged people as regulated by the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 (“BEE Act”). In this article, we look at the relationship triangle between M&A transactions, the requirements of the BEE Act, and its impact on foreign entities wishing to invest in South Africa through an M&A.

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Private vs Listed Company M&A Transactions

15 April 2024

Mergers and Acquisitions (“M&A”) are a pivotal part of South Africa’s growing and developing corporate landscape. There are however some... unique differences when dealing with private or listed company M&As. In this article, we look at some of the more distinctive traits and considerations associated with M&A transactions in these two sectors in South Africa.

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