South African NCA has published (12 December) a weekly case summary, with details on 12 M&A transactions reviewed and cleared, some with conditions. Source: https://www.compcom.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Statement-on-the-latest-decisions-taken-by-the-Commission-12-December-2024.pdf
Month: December 2024
CADE Fines Companies and Individuals Over Infraero Bidding Cartel
The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has imposed (11 December) fines totaling over R$6.9 million (USD 1,170,990) on six companies and six individuals involved in a cartel manipulating bidding processes for the Brazilian Airport […]
Spotless, Ventia, and Executives Face Court for Alleged Cartel
The ACCC has initiated (12 December) civil cartel proceedings in the Federal Court against Spotless Facility Services Pty Ltd, Ventia Australia Pty Ltd, and four senior executives for alleged price-fixing related to estate maintenance services […]
ACCC Clears Viva Energy’s Acquisition of LOC Global with Conditions
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved (12 December) Viva Energy’s acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in LOC Global, subject to divestiture of 14 retail fuel and convenience sites. The acquisition, valued […]
Australian Online Florist Fined AUS$1 Million for Misleading ‘Local’ Claims
Meg’s Flowers Fined $1M for Misleading Local Claims
