Generali Participations Netherlands N.V.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission of India approved a combination wherein Generali Participations Netherlands N.V. increased its stake in Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited from 49% to approximately 71% and IITL exited as a shareholder, finding no appreciable adverse effect on competition.
What did the court decide?
The Proposed Combination is approved under Section 31(1) of the Act upon communication of the order.
What the court decided
A compact analysis
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COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
(Combination Registration No.C-2021/12/894)
20th January 2022
Notice under Section 6(2) of the Competition Act, 2002 filed by Generali Participations Netherlands N.V.
CORAM:
Mr. Ashok Kumar Gupta Chairperson
Ms. Sangeeta Verma Member
Mr. Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi Member
Order under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002
- On 23.12.2021, the Competition Commission of India ( Commission ) received a notice under Section 6(2) of the Competition Act, 2002 ( Act ) filed by Generali Participations Netherlands N.V. ( GPN/Acquirer ) in relation to an increase in its shareholding in Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited ( FGLIC/Target ). It is mentioned that GPN proposes to increase its equity shares of FGLIC in tranches, pursuant to which, GPN’s aggregate shareholding in FGLIC will stand increased from 49% to up to approx. 71% (hereinafter, GPN and FGLIC are collectively referred to as Parties ).
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the proposed increase in GPN's shareholding and exit of IITL from FGLIC is likely to cause an appreciable adverse effect on competition.
Whether the Commission should approve the Proposed Combination under the seamless preceding clause of Section 31(1) of the Act.
How to define the relevant market for a combination involving a change in shareholding and exit of a shareholder in an insurance firm.
Parties & counsel
- other
Competition Commission of India
- applicant
Generali Participations Netherlands N.V.
- other
Future Generali India Life Insurance Company Limited
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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