{"id":2764,"date":"2021-02-26T06:54:57","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T06:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=2764"},"modified":"2021-02-26T06:57:13","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T06:57:13","slug":"procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/","title":{"rendered":"Procedure for Merger and Amalgamation: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Due to the continuously changing dynamics, increased\ncompetition, advanced technologies, and globalization, the deals concerning <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/merger-and-amalgamation\" class=\"text-primary\">Merger and\nAmalgamation<\/a><\/strong> have become very much common these days. Therefore, it\nshall be noted that every company that wish to expand its business operations\nchooses to undergo the procedure for Merger and Amalgamation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will cover the concept and\nprocedure for Merger and Amalgamation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3abb8cefa2b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3abb8cefa2b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Concept_of_Merger_and_Amalgamation\" title=\"Concept of Merger and Amalgamation\">Concept of Merger and Amalgamation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Benefits_of_the_Procedure_of_Merger_and_Amalgamation\" title=\"Benefits of the Procedure of Merger and Amalgamation\">Benefits of the Procedure of Merger and Amalgamation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Laws_Governing_the_Process_of_Merger_and_Amalgamation\" title=\"Laws Governing the Process of Merger and Amalgamation\">Laws Governing the Process of Merger and Amalgamation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Different_Types_of_Merger_in_India\" title=\"Different Types of Merger in India\">Different Types of Merger in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Horizontal_Merger\" title=\"Horizontal Merger\">Horizontal Merger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Vertical_Merger\" title=\"Vertical Merger\">Vertical Merger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Co-centric_Merger\" title=\"Co-centric Merger\">Co-centric Merger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Conglomerate_Merger\" title=\"Conglomerate Merger\">Conglomerate Merger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Cash_Merger\" title=\"Cash Merger\">Cash Merger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Forward_Merger\" title=\"Forward Merger\">Forward Merger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Reverse_Merger\" title=\"Reverse Merger\">Reverse Merger<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Different_Types_of_Amalgamation_in_India\" title=\"Different Types of Amalgamation in India\">Different Types of Amalgamation in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Amalgamation_in_the_Nature_of_Merger\" title=\"Amalgamation in the Nature of Merger\">Amalgamation in the Nature of Merger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Amalgamation_in_the_Nature_of_Purchase\" title=\"Amalgamation in the Nature of Purchase\">Amalgamation in the Nature of Purchase<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Procedure_for_Merger_and_Amalgamation_in_India\" title=\"Procedure for Merger and Amalgamation in India\">Procedure for Merger and Amalgamation in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#File_Application_with_NCLT\" title=\"File Application with NCLT\">File Application with NCLT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Holding_of_Meeting_by_NCLT\" title=\"Holding of Meeting by NCLT\">Holding of Meeting by NCLT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Notice_for_Creditors_Meeting\" title=\"Notice for Creditors Meeting\">Notice for Creditors Meeting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Documents_Attached_with_the_Notice\" title=\"Documents Attached with the Notice \">Documents Attached with the Notice <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#NCLT_Order\" title=\"NCLT Order\">NCLT Order<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/procedure-for-merger-and-amalgamation\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concept_of_Merger_and_Amalgamation\"><\/span>Concept of Merger and Amalgamation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, Merger and Amalgamation are often\nconsidered as one, but the same are the two different concepts. The term merger\nmeans a combination of two or more business entities who decide to combine and\nform a company. In contrast, the term amalgamation means the association of two\nor more business entities into one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the parties involved in the process of merger are Transferor and Transferee, whereas, in the case of Amalgamation, the parties involved in a deal are Amalgamated Company and Amalgamating Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/difference-between-merger-and-amalgamation-in-india\/\">Difference between Merger and Amalgamation in India<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_the_Procedure_of_Merger_and_Amalgamation\"><\/span>Benefits of the Procedure of Merger and Amalgamation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The key benefits of the process of Merger and Amalgamation are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/To-increase-the-market-share.png\" alt=\"Benefits of the Procedure of Merger and Amalgamation\" class=\"wp-image-2767\" width=\"596\" height=\"302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/To-increase-the-market-share.png 1000w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/To-increase-the-market-share-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/To-increase-the-market-share-768x389.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 596px) 100vw, 596px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>To increase the\nmarket share;<\/li><li>To expand\nbusiness operations;<\/li><li>To reduces\ncompetition;<\/li><li>To increase\nshareholder value;<\/li><li>To diversify\nrisk;<\/li><li>To maximise tax\nliabilities;<\/li><li>To develop a\nbrand name;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laws_Governing_the_Process_of_Merger_and_Amalgamation\"><\/span>Laws Governing the Process of Merger and Amalgamation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The laws governing the process of Merger and\nAmalgamation are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Companies\n(Compromises, Arrangements, and Amalgamations) Rules 2016;<\/li><li>Companies Act\n2013;<\/li><li>Foreign Exchange\nManagement Act 1999;<\/li><li>Competition Act\n2002;<\/li><li>Income Tax Act\n1961;<\/li><li>Indian Stamp\nDuty Act 1899;<\/li><li>SEBI\n(Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeover) Regulations 2011;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Types_of_Merger_in_India\"><\/span>Different Types of Merger in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The different types of Merger are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Horizontal-Merger-1024x482.png\" alt=\"Different Types of Merger\" class=\"wp-image-2766\" width=\"695\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Horizontal-Merger-1024x482.png 1024w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Horizontal-Merger-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Horizontal-Merger-768x361.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Horizontal-Merger.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 695px) 100vw, 695px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Horizontal_Merger\"><\/span>Horizontal Merger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The term Horizontal Merger means a situation wherein\ntwo or more companies who are dealing in similar nature products decide to\ncombine their operations. The benefits of this type of merger are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>To Reduce\nCompetition;<\/li><li>To Acquire Dominant\nMarket Position;<\/li><li>To Expand Market\nReach;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong> Brook Bond and Lipton India, Hindustan Unilever and\nPatanjali.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vertical_Merger\"><\/span>Vertical Merger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The term Vertical Merger means a combination in which two or more companies, although deal in similar types of products, but the stages of production at which they operate are different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong> Reliance Industries and FLAG Telecom Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Co-centric_Merger\"><\/span>Co-centric Merger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-centric Merger means a situation wherein the\norganisations that serve the same type of customers merge. That means the\nproducts and services of both companies must complement each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong> Axis Bank acquiring Freecharge, Flipkart acquiring\nWalmart India, Citi Group acquiring Salomon Smith Barney, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conglomerate_Merger\"><\/span>Conglomerate Merger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever two or more unrelated industries or\ncompanies decide to merge with each other, then, in that case, the same is\ntermed as Conglomerate Mergers. Further, it shall be noted that the aims and\nobjectives of both entities are completely different from each other in this\ncase. However, the main reason for this type of merger is to expand and boost\nbusiness in terms of size, operations, and profits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong> Voltas Ltd and L&amp;T<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cash_Merger\"><\/span>Cash Merger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this type of Merger, the shareholders are offered cash in place of the shares of the newly <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/private-limited-company-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">incorporated company<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Forward_Merger\"><\/span>Forward Merger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever a company or an entity chooses to merge\nwith its prospective customers, the same is known as Forward Merger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/ICICI_Bank\">ICICI Bank<\/a> acquired Bank of Mathura<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reverse_Merger\"><\/span><strong>Reverse Merger<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of Reverse Mergers, a company chooses to\nmerge or combine with its suppliers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For example:<\/strong> Gujarat Godrej Innovative Chemicals acquired the Godrej soap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Types_of_Amalgamation_in_India\"><\/span>Different Types of Amalgamation in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The different types of Amalgamation are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amalgamation_in_the_Nature_of_Merger\"><\/span>Amalgamation in the Nature of Merger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In case both the Transferor and the Transferee\nCompany choose to combine their shareholding, together with their assets and\nliabilities, the same is known as Amalgamation in the Nature of Merger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, under this kind of amalgamation,\nmodifications and alterations are made to the recorded values of the assets and\nliabilities. Also, the shareholders of the Transferor Company become the\nmembers or shareholders of the Transferee Company, that, too with at least 90%\nof the total shareholding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amalgamation_in_the_Nature_of_Purchase\"><\/span>Amalgamation in the Nature of Purchase<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In case the conditions and stipulations for the\namalgamation in the nature of merger are not properly satisfied, then, in that\ncase, the same deal will be termed as the Amalgamation in the Nature of\nPurchase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, under this method, a transferor company\nacquires or purchases a transferee company, but the shareholder of the transferee\ncompany will not have any proportionate shareholding in the amalgamated\ncompany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Merger_and_Amalgamation_in_India\"><\/span>Procedure for Merger and Amalgamation in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps involved in the procedure for Merger and Amalgamation in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/File-application.png\" alt=\"Procedure for Merger and Amalgamation in India\" class=\"wp-image-2768\" width=\"638\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/File-application.png 852w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/File-application-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/File-application-768x251.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"File_Application_with_NCLT\"><\/span>File Application with NCLT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first\nstep of the procedure for Merger and Amalgamation, all the directors of the\napplicant company need file an application with the National Company Law\nTribunal in form NCLT \u2013 1, together with the required documents. That means the\ntransferor and transferee company are qualified to file an application or\npetition with the NCLT to obtain approval for the process of amalgamation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the\nsaid application must be filed under section 230 \u2013 232 of the Companies Act\n2013. However, if in case the parties involved have their registered office in\nthe same state, then, in that case, they can furnish a joint application.\nHowever, if they have their offices in two different states, then, in that\ncase, they need to file separate applications in the respective states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the\ndocuments required for the application are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Form NCLT \u2013 2 for the Notice of Admission;<\/li><li>Form NCLT \u2013 6 as affidavit with the disclosures as\nfollows:<\/li><li>Material Facts of the Applicant Company;<\/li><li>Latest Financial Statements of the Company;<\/li><li>Details about any Pending Legal Proceedings;<\/li><li>Reduction of the Share Capital;<\/li><li>A certified copy of the Scheme of Compromise and\nArrangement;<\/li><li>Any Corporate Debt Restructuring Scheme, which is\nagreed to be not less than 75% of the total secured creditors. Such a scheme\nmust include the annexures as follows:<\/li><li>Form CAA 1 as the Creditor Responsibility Statement;<\/li><li>Safeguards to protect Secured and Unsecured Creditors;<\/li><li>Auditor\u2019s Report;<\/li><li>Declaration stating that the company has duly complied\nwith all the requirements as specified by the Reserve Bank of India;<\/li><li>Valuation Report for the assets, shares, and property\nof the applicant company; <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Holding_of_Meeting_by_NCLT\"><\/span>Holding of Meeting by NCLT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, in the next step of the procedure for Merger\nand Amalgamation, the tribunal will pass an order for holding the Meeting for\nCreditors if it gets satisfied with the petition and documents filed. Further,\nthe agenda of the said meeting will include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>To fix the date,\nvenue, and time of the meeting;<\/li><li>To appoint the\nchairperson for the said meeting;<\/li><li>To fix the\nremuneration and terms of the appointed chairperson;<\/li><li>To decide the\nprocedure and quorum of the meeting;<\/li><li>To decide the\nmode of voting, which should be from either of the following:<\/li><li>Voting by Show\nof Hands;<\/li><li>Voting by Postal\nBallot;<\/li><li>Voting by Proxy;<\/li><li>To determine the\nTotal Value of the Creditors;<\/li><li>To provide the\nNotice for Meeting, together with Advertisement;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notice_for_Creditors_Meeting\"><\/span>Notice for Creditors Meeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, in the\nprocedure for Merger and Amalgamation, the company requires to send a notice to\nthe creditors in form CAA \u2013 2, together with the details regarding the\nfollowing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Notice must be sent to each of the member, creditor,\nand debenture holder at their respective registered address;<\/li><li>The said notice must be sent either by the liquidator\nor the company\u2019s chairman;<\/li><li>The modes of sending the notice are as follows:<\/li><li>Courier;<\/li><li>Speed Post;<\/li><li>Registered Post;<\/li><li>Hand Delivery;<\/li><li>E-mail;<\/li><li>Any other registered means;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Attached_with_the_Notice\"><\/span>Documents Attached with the Notice <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents\nattached with the Notice are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A certified copy of the scheme of Amalgamation;<\/li><li>Details of the passed NCLT Order concerning the\nguidelines for the meeting;<\/li><li>Details of the Company as follows:<\/li><li>Company Identification Number of the Company;<\/li><li>Permanent Account Number of the Company;<\/li><li>Name of the Company;<\/li><li>Incorporation Date;<\/li><li>Nature of the Company, such as Private Limited\nCompany, Public Limited Company, or One Person Company;<\/li><li>Address of the Registered Office;<\/li><li>Authorised Share Capital of the Company;<\/li><li>Total Paid up Share Capital of the Company;<\/li><li>Name, Address, and basic details of the Promoters and\nDirectors;<\/li><li>In the case of Joint Application, facts and details of\nthe parties involved;<\/li><li>Details of the Board Meeting in which the procedure\nfor Merger and Amalgamation was approved;<\/li><li>The Explanatory Statement of the Notice must have the\ndetails as follows:<\/li><li>Parties Involved;<\/li><li>Ratio for Share Exchange;<\/li><li>Effective Date;<\/li><li>Appointed Date;<\/li><li>Summary of the Valuation Report;<\/li><li>Details concerning Debt and Capital Restructuring;<\/li><li>Amount outstanding to Unsecured Creditors<\/li><li>Disclosures of the effects of the Procedure for Merger\nand Amalgamation on the following:<\/li><li>Key Managerial Personnel;<\/li><li>Promoters;<\/li><li>Directors;<\/li><li>Non Promoter Members;<\/li><li>Creditors;<\/li><li>Depositors;<\/li><li>Deposit Holders;<\/li><li>Debenture Trustee;<\/li><li>Shareholders;<\/li><li>Employees;<\/li><li>Details regarding the pending proceedings or\nlitigation;<\/li><li>Details of approval or sanction from the regulatory\ngovernment authorities;<\/li><li>Statement concerning the people eligible to attend and\nvote in the Creditors Meeting;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NCLT_Order\"><\/span>NCLT Order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If in case the\nNational Company Law Tribunal is satisfied with the procedure followed, it will\npass an order in favour of the scheme of merger and amalgamation, together with\nthe required directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, the procedure for Merger and Amalgamation is a scheme of compromise and arrangement undertaken by companies who wish to expand their business operations and boost their client reach. Further, it shall be noted that the term merger and amalgamation are two different concepts instead of one. Furthermore, to undergo the procedure for Merger and Amalgamation, one needs to follow the steps mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/start-up-companies-into-the-scheme-of-merger-and-amalgamation\/\">MCA Allows the Entry of Start-up Companies into the Scheme of Merger and Amalgamation<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Due to the continuously changing dynamics, increased competition, advanced technologies, and globalization, the deals concerning Merger and Amalgamation have become very much common these days. Therefore, it shall be noted that every company that wish to expand its business operations chooses to undergo the procedure for Merger and Amalgamation. 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