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Petitions for sanction of a scheme of amalgamation under sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956. Analysis: 1. Amalgamation Details: The petitions involve two private limited companies seeking amalgamation, with the transferor-company engaged in trading and the transferee-company in manufacturing. Both companies are profit-making, and the amalgamation is proposed for synergic advantages. 2. Shareholder and Creditor Approval: Shareholders of both companies and unsecured creditors of the transferor-company have approved the scheme. Meetings of shareholders and creditors were dispensed with due to unanimous consent. 3. Publication and Objections: Petitions were advertised in newspapers, and no objections were raised post-publication. The Official Liquidator confirmed that the affairs of the transferor-company were not prejudicial. 4. Share Exchange Ratio: The Regional Director objected to the fixed exchange ratio without a separate valuation report. However, the court upheld the ratio, considering shareholder wishes and legal precedents supporting the decision. 5. Legal Precedents: Legal arguments referenced judgments supporting the validity of the exchange ratio fixed by the companies, emphasizing the importance of majority shareholder approval and expert valuation reports. 6. Chartered Accountant Report: The report by the appointed Chartered Accountant supported the fairness of the exchange ratio based on common shareholders and their unanimous resolution, ensuring no financial injury to shareholders. 7. Overruling Objections: The court overruled objections related to the share exchange ratio, considering legal arguments, expert opinions, and shareholder consensus. 8. Creditor Meetings: The Regional Director raised concerns about creditor meetings of the transferee-company. However, the court deemed such meetings unnecessary, especially with no objections raised post-advertisement. 9. Audited Balance-Sheet: The Regional Director requested audited balance-sheets, which were subsequently provided by the petitioners, addressing the objections raised and ensuring compliance with legal provisions. 10. Court Decision: After thorough consideration of objections, reports, and explanations, the court concluded that the objections from the Central Government were not valid. The court approved the amalgamation scheme, deeming it beneficial for the companies, members, and creditors. 11. Costs: The court quantified costs to be paid to the Central Government's standing counsel at Rs. 3,500 per petition, to be paid to the respective advocate. The petitions were disposed of accordingly, with the scheme granted as per the prayers made.
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