2 Internal environment Assess the internal environment of this company by focusing on: 2.1 Resources based view. [5] 2.2 Competencies [5] LIFE HEALTHCARE EXPANDS RENAL CARE SERVICES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA 26 February 2024 The Competition Commission has approved the acquisition of 41 Fresenius Medical Care renal dialysis clinics in South Africa by Life Healthcare Group, a leading healthcare organisation and South Africa's second-largest private hospital group. The acquisition, first announced in May 2023, sees Life Healthcare's renal dialysis footprint expand from 31 Life Renal Dialysis facilities in South Africa to 69 across six South African provinces, creating a comprehensive renal dialysis network across the country. The deal also includes five renal clinics in Namibia and one in Eswatini taking the total number of clinics acquired to 47. The deal is subject to a few outstanding conditions precedent being completed with a take on date of 1 April 2024. Life Healthcare has more than 20 years' experience in providing renal dialysis services to chronic kidney patients in addition to its expertise in acute hospital care, acute rehabilitation, mental health, oncology and diagnostics services. "Our strategy of diversifying from an acute-focused business to a more innovative and integrated healthcare organisation has led