| Type of matter | Parties involved | Tribunal Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Large merger | Cell C Ltd and Comm Equipment Company (Pty) Ltd | Approved without conditions |
The Competition Tribunal (Tribunal) has unconditionally approved the proposed merger in which Cell C Ltd (Cell C) will acquire Comm Equipment Company (Pty) Ltd (CEC) from The Prepaid Company (Pty) Ltd (TPC). Following the transaction, Cell C will exercise sole control over CEC.
Cell C, which is not controlled by any firm, operates in the telecommunications sector, primarily providing mobile services to businesses and consumers. Through its subsidiary, Cell C Service Provider Company (Pty) Ltd, it sells SIM cards and accessories to prepaid and postpaid subscribers. For its postpaid business, Cell C has relied on CEC to manage sales, marketing, support and administrative services.
CEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of TPC, itself wholly owned by Blue Label Telecoms Ltd. CEC provides postpaid sales services (contract renewals), marketing, administrative support and back-office services for Cell C. It also sources and sells handsets to Cell C postpaid subscribers.
Issued by:
Gillian de Gouveia, Communications Manager
On behalf of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa
Cell: +27 (0) 82 410 1195
E-Mail: GillianD@comptrib.co.za
Twitter: @comptrib
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