Luanda, December 29, 2025 — The Angolan authority concluded its investigation into Luanday – Comércio e Serviços, Limitada for fixing resale prices and other commercial conditions in the distribution of beverages. As part of a sanctioning procedure through a settlement, the company agreed to pay AOA 792.2 million (approximately $864,478) fine.
The Autoridade Reguladora da Concorrência said the company engaged in resale price maintenance and imposed other resale conditions on independent distributors in the beverage market, conduct that restricted distributors’ autonomy in setting prices and margins.
Restrictive Practice
According to the authority, Luanday imposed resale prices and related commercial terms on a network of independent distributors for at least seven consecutive years. The conduct was found to breach Article 13(1)(e) of Angola’s Competition Law, which prohibits agreements that impose resale prices, discounts, payment terms, quantities or profit margins on distributors.
The authority said such practices eliminate distributors’ freedom to determine prices based on their own costs and margins, undermining efficient market functioning.
Fine and Settlement
Luanday was fined AOA 792,294,463.88, calculated on the basis of the company’s 2024 turnover and reduced to reflect mitigating factors linked to a settlement agreement.
The authority cited Luanday’s full cooperation throughout the investigation, its immediate cessation of the conduct and its voluntary payment of the fine as key factors supporting the reduction.
Procedure and Cooperation
The case originated from a complaint alleging resale price imposition by national beverage producers. During the inquiry and investigation phases, the authority carried out multiple evidentiary measures while ensuring the companies’ rights of defence.
Luanday cooperated from the outset and requested the application of the settlement procedure, formally waiving its administrative and judicial rights to challenge acts related to the case. The authority said the settlement enabled a faster and consensual conclusion of the proceedings, balancing public enforcement interests with legal certainty for the company.
Source: https://arc.minfin.gov.ao/PortalARC/#!/sala-de-imprensa/noticias/14715/comunicado
