NE BUSINESS BUREAU
NEW DELHI, JUNE 27
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of TCNS Clothing Co. Limited by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited. The proposed combination involves acquisition of 51% of the Expanded Share Capital of the Target by the Acquirer TCNS Clothing Co. Limited (Target) by the Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (Acquirer).
C-2023/05/1030 CCI approves acquisition of TCNS Clothing Co. by Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail.#CCIMerger #Mergers #MergerAndAcquisition pic.twitter.com/5zd2yvZN7Z
— CCI (@CCI_India) June 27, 2023
The Acquirer is a listed company and is part of the Aditya Birla conglomerate. It is engaged in retailing of branded products within the apparel, footwear and accessories segment, through its retail stores, online retail platforms and e-commerce marketplaces.
The Target is a listed company engaged in the business of manufacturing, distribution and sale of women’s apparel, jewellery, footwear, and beauty products, currently undertaken under the brands i.e., W, Aurelia, Wishful, Elleven and Folk Song. The Target is also engaged in the business of wholesale cash and carry trading (including sale through franchisee outlets) of products in the aforementioned categories.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
