CCI Approves ATFL's Acquisition of DMFPL, Preferential Allotment to Bharti and DMPL India.

Banking & Finance | Dated: 23 Jan 2025

On January 21, 2025, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the following proposals :

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Gurugram-based Agro Tech Foods Limited (ATFL) has acquired 100% shareholding of Gurugram (Haryana)-based Del Monte Foods Private Limited (DMFPL) in a deal worth ₹1,300 crore.
  • - Approval was granted for the merger of 9 entities with pharmaceutical firm Sequent Scientific Limited (SSL).
  • - Singapore-based Majesty II Pte. Limited acquired 100% shareholding of Cyprus-based investment holding company of Advent International Group, AI Lenarco Midco Ltd.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) As per the proposed combination, Agro Tech Foods Limited (ATFL), the Acquirer, will purchase the entire shareholding of Del Monte Foods Private Limited (DMFPL), the Target, from its existing shareholders: Bharti Enterprises Limited (BEL), a conglomerate primarily engaged in management consultancy services within the Bharti Group (including its subsidiaries), and DMPL India Limited (DMPL India).
  • (ii) ATFL will issue 20.95% and 14.39% of its equity shares to Bharti and DMPL India, respectively, through preferential allotment.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which regulatory body recently approved the acquisition of Del Monte Foods Private Limited (DMFPL) by Agro Tech Foods Limited (ATFL)?

Correct Answer: CCI

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Competition Commission of India (CCI)

  • Chairman : Ravneet Kaur
  • Headquarters : New Delhi