Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14
South Africa Regulator Clears Harith's FlySafair Deal With Conditions
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14

South Africa Regulator Clears Harith's FlySafair Deal With Conditions

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 14

Summary

  • South Africa’s Competition Commission recommended approval of Harith General Partners’ acquisition of budget airline FlySafair, clearing a key antitrust hurdle.
  • The regulator said the Competition Tribunal should approve the transaction with conditions, according to a statement posted on its website.
  • The decision advances Harith’s proposed takeover of one of South Africa’s low-cost carriers, with final tribunal approval still required.

Insights

As regulators approve its R8-billion sale, can FlySafair survive a probe that could cost 10% of its turnover?
Harith now owns a top airline and a key airport. Can regulators prevent it from creating an unfair competitive advantage?