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Sebi seeks clarification over Vodafone-Idea merger

Market regulator Sebi has sought clarification from Aditya Birla Group firm Idea Cellular regarding its proposed merger with Vodafone Plc's Indian unit

In March, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular announced merger of their operations to create the country’s largest mobile phone operator worth more than $23 billion with a 35% market share.Premium
In March, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular announced merger of their operations to create the country’s largest mobile phone operator worth more than $23 billion with a 35% market share.

New Delhi: Market regulator Sebi has sought clarification from Aditya Birla Group firm Idea Cellular regarding its proposed merger with Vodafone Plc’s Indian unit.

Besides, the companies approached the Competition Commission of India (CCI) last month regarding the proposed merger and are awaiting the fair trade regulator’s nod in this regard.

In March, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular announced merger of their operations to create the country’s largest mobile phone operator worth more than $23 billion with a 35% market share.

As part of the proposal, the British firm will own 45.1% of the merged entity while the Aditya Birla group, Idea’s parent company, will hold 26% after paying 3,874 crore for a 4.9% stake.

The remaining 28.9% will be held by other shareholders. Idea Cellular had sought approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in April for the proposed merger.

The market regulator has asked for clarifications from the merchant banker involved in the planned Idea-Vodafone merger, as per the latest update.

The clarifications being sought by Sebi could not be ascertained. An e-mail sent to Idea in this regard did not elicit any response.

Earlier, Idea said a joint notification has been filed with the CCI and the Scheme of Arrangement has been filed with Sebi and stock exchanges for their approvals.

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Published: 18 May 2017, 04:12 PM IST
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