The mandate of the CC is three-fold, namely: . Preventing concentration through merger control which relates to - recommending large merger decisions to the Tribunal; approving intermediate mergers; . Prosecution of anti-competitive behavior - horizontal restrictive practices (cartels, bid-rigging), vertical restrictive practices (exclusive agreements, resale price maintenance); abuse of dominance (excessive pricing, exclusionary conduct, price discrimination); and . Advocacy for pro-competitive conduct.