Dispensation granted for Shareholders & Creditors meetings in Scheme of Arrangement under Companies Act The National Company Law Tribunal, Bengaluru Bench granted dispensation of meetings of Equity Shareholders and Unsecured Creditors for a proposed Scheme ...
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Dispensation granted for Shareholders & Creditors meetings in Scheme of Arrangement under Companies Act
The National Company Law Tribunal, Bengaluru Bench granted dispensation of meetings of Equity Shareholders and Unsecured Creditors for a proposed Scheme of Arrangement under Sections 230 & 232 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Tribunal approved the application by two Applicant Companies, the Demerged Company, and the Resulting Company, based on compliance with legal provisions, board resolutions, auditor certificates, and the scheme's rationale. Specific directions were issued for notification requirements and filing necessary petitions, with the option for parties to file a miscellaneous application if aggrieved by the order.
Issues involved: Joint application under Sections 230 & 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 seeking dispensation of meetings of Equity Shareholders & Unsecured Creditors for proposed Scheme of Arrangement.
Analysis: 1. Facts of the Case: The application involves two Applicant Companies, one being the Demerged Company and the other the Resulting Company. Detailed information is provided regarding the incorporation, share capital, shareholders, and creditors of both companies, along with their respective business activities and financial positions.
2. Board Resolutions & Auditor Certificates: The Board of Directors of both companies have approved the Scheme of Arrangement. Independent Auditors of the companies have issued certificates confirming compliance with accounting standards. The key rationale of the scheme is outlined, focusing on realigning business operations and transferring assets between the companies.
3. Legal Provisions & Counsel Submissions: The legal provisions under Section 230(9) of the Companies Act, 2013 empower the Tribunal to dispense with calling meetings of creditors if at least ninety per cent value agree to the scheme. The Counsel for the Applicant Companies presented arguments supporting the scheme's benefit to stakeholders and the certification provided by Chartered Accountants.
4. Tribunal Decision: After reviewing the certificates, affidavits, and scheme details, the Tribunal concluded that the case made by the Applicants warranted the relief sought. Dispensation of meetings of Equity Shareholders and Unsecured Creditors of both companies was granted. As there were no Secured Creditors, their meeting dispensation was not relevant.
5. Directions and Order: The Tribunal issued specific directions, including dispensation of shareholder and creditor meetings, notification requirements, and granting permission for filing necessary petitions for the sanction of the Scheme of Arrangement. Parties were also informed of their right to file a miscellaneous application if aggrieved by the order.
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