Company Act 2013 Analysis

telephoner twist 2013 AnalysisIntroductionThe awaited cutting confederation Act 2013 has replaced the 1956 Act with prime objective to foretell the present day challenges and in line with rapid developments, integrations, globalisation of financial markets and growing economy of the world by Lok sabha on 18 Dec 12 and in Rajya sabha on 08 Aug 13, has been received Honble president give in on 29 Aug 13. The new-sprung(prenominal) act emphasized changes and improvised governance structure business-friendly collective regulations, adaptation of e-management, enforcement, sh atomic number 18 toter protection, enhanced duty, improved institutional structure, enhanced disclosure norms, efficient merger acquision, introduce the role of whistle blowers, one Person Comp any(prenominal), and corporate social responsibility (CSR) changes. The Companies Act, 2013 not however simplifies the mergers, skills and restructuring process plainly also modifying the previous constraint, r egulatory body like National Company Law tourist court (NCLT)and facilitates an effective impact on world business environment.This paper is analysis of the Company Act 2013 regarding modification and new green light taken in the battleground of MA framework and trying to prove that the new MA structure is in line with global context and in improving the efficiency and blandness of doing business in India.ObjectivesThe prime objective of this paper is to establish a healthy comparison between Companies Act, 2013 and Company Act 1956 regarding MA process.To evaluate the new initiative taken and its impact.To find out the possible measures or necessary step to overcome the breathing lapses.ScopeScope of the theater is limited to study the new regulation and mostly focusing on the new development of as per Company Act, 2013.LimitationThe new Company Act, 2013 has become fully employ from 01 Apr 2014. So the actual output and the consequences the corporate sector faced cannot be measured in this sort time horizon. Further the paper is based on the secondary data so the realistic situation may be different.Research MethodologyThis paper is an exploratory type research and based on the secondary data information from the following sources, Research journal avail able online, Article published in magazine news paper, various websites blogs, media reports and personal fundamental interaction interview of professional on media.Literature reviewMaximum references is taken from the Company Act, 2013 Rules, Circulars Notifications published by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, India, which emphasise the all aspect of gild rule regulation.Reports of various agencies like PWC, Indias report on Company Act,2013, Key highlights and analysis, Nov 2013,Deloittes Company Act, 2013, Fresh thinking for a new start, Oct 2013, Assochams, Mergers and acquisitions in the era of Company Act, 2013 Feb 2014, Ernst Young LLPs report on India Inc Company Act 2013 an overview, Sep 2013 and KPMG Indias analysis on Company Act 2013, freshly Rules of the game, Oct 2013, which were emphasise on the business friendly corporate regulation, improved CG norms, enhance accountability, raise levels of transparency and protect interest of investors. culture of Company ActThe expedition of Companies Act, 2013 as follows2008On 23rd October 2008, Companies Bill, 2008 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to replace existing Companies Act 1956. It is based on the recommendation of J.J. Irani committee2012 The Companies Bill, 2012 was introduced and got its assent in the Lok Sabha on 18 December 2012.2013 Companies Bill, 2012 was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 8th August, 2013. After having received the assent of the President of India on 29 August 2013, it has nowadays become the much awaited Companies Act, 2013. The Act comprises of 29 chapters, 470 clauses 7 schedules. The key high lights of Company Act, 2013 are the extent of subordinated legislation. Which contain 300 re ferences in the Act to rules which may be prescribed to implement and operational.New Initiative and changes1. Simplifying procedures for restructuring section 230-232 To provide for a simpler and faster process of mergers and acquisitions, the new Company Act provides following initiative like(a) Fast track mergersection 233 In 2013 Act contains victuals that merger process between 2 or more small companies and between a holding company and require approval of ROC, OL, members holding at least 90% of total number of shares and majority of creditors representing 9/10th in value. This leave alone taking less in the High Court (NCLT under 2013 Act) process and go forth facilitate easy completion of the process.(b)Multilayer investment subsidiaries section 186 In 2013 Act angiotensin-converting enzyme of the measures adopted to prevent money laundering and to ensure transparency is to restrict ones ability to set up multiple investment companies.(c) Registered Valuers section 247 F or military rank to be made in respect of any property, stocks, shares, debentures, securities, practicedwill or other assets or of net-worth or liabilities under 2013 Act, will be done by a person registered with the Government as a valuer. Registered valuer shall be appointed by the audit committee.(d) Minority buy-out section 236 The New Act has introduced new 6 groomings relating to minority buy-back which will provide greater flexibility to the promoters/ acquirer in realigning the control and management. The key supplys like purchasing capacity of share holder having more than 90% holding, act under the SEBI Regulations, price determined by a registered and provision of delisting guideline etc.2. Outbound merger 2013 Act introduced provision for an Indian company to be merged with a foreign company and vice versa which will require prior approval of run batted in under FEMA rule.3. New types of companies permitted One person company (OPC) whose paid-up share capital does n ot exceed INR 0.5 crore or whose turn over does not exceed INR 2 crore would be a private company. These companies enjoy more choices and flexibility.4. Objection by minority Objection to the agree or locating can be made only by persons holding not less than 10% of the shareholding or having outstanding debt of not less than 5% of total outstanding debt as per the latest audited labyrinthine sense sheet which will save the companies from being dragged in long drawn court (NCLT under 2013 Act) process by minority holders who is holding even iodin share. Threshold will ensure that merger / demerger etc. process moves smoothly and swiftly in accordance with the law.5. postal Ballot Voting by postal ballot through post / electronic mode is made applicable to all companies.6. Buy-back of securitiesTo provide to shareholder in a joint venture an spend in a tax efficient manner or to reward shareholders Buy-back of security has often been used. Under 1956 Act, it is possible to carry out more than 1 buy-back in a financial year as long as conditions were complied with. 2013 Act has restricted the ability of a company to do multiple buy-backs of securities.7. other(a) changesApproval threshold i.e. Compromise or arrangement would require approval by a majority representing 3/4th in value of the creditors and members.The final cause of compromise and arrangement pauperization to be compliant with the Accounting Standards and Auditors Certificate to that effect needs to be filed with NCLT in accounting treatment. paygrade report to be given to shareholders / creditors along with notice convening meeting for a compromise or arrangement.The notice for compromise or arrangement need to be given to CG, Income tax, RBI, SEBI, Stock exchanges, ROC, OL, CCI, if necessary, and other sectoral regulators / authorities, to enable them to make representations.Participation and resolution for compromise or arrangement need to be passed through Postal ballot.Treasury stock H olding of shares in its own name or in the name of trust whether through subsidiary or associate companies by the transportation company as a result of the compromise or arrangement will not be allowed and any such shares shall be call off / extinguished.Takeover Offer may be included as a part of compromise and arrangement in the manner as may be prescribed in rules issued by SEBI.Merger of listed into unlisted company In case of compromise / arrangement between a listed transferor company and an unlisted transferee company, NCLT may provide that the transfereeDispensation of meeting of creditors Meeting of creditors can be dispensed only if 90% of the creditors in value agree to the scheme by way of affidavit.Combining authorized capital on amalgamationMinority shareholders Exit routeAfter passing resolutions at board meeting and not by circular resolution, the proposal of amalgamation, merger or reconstruction can be considered and approved by Board of directors only byThe sche me of compromise or arrangement shall clearly indicate only one appointed date from which date the scheme shall be effective not at a date subsequent to the appointed dateCapital reduction will require approval of NCLT.Comparison analysis1. For outbound cross-border deals The Companies Act, 1956 does not permit. The Companies Act, 2013 allows, subject to RBI approval, both inbound and outbound cross border mergers and amalgamations between Indian and foreign companies.2. The Companies Act, 2013 states that an application need for the Tribunal to make compromise or arrangement involving CDR, with matters like (a) A report by the auditors of the company about fund requirements after the CDR will conform to a liquidity test (b) A military rating report in respect of the shares and the property and all assets, tangible and intangible, movable and immovable, of the company by a registered valuer. The Companies Act, 1956 does not contain any detail provision regarding a high court approv al of a CDR scheme3. Under the Companies Act, 2013, the Tribunal will not sanction a scheme of capital reduction, merger, acquisition or other arrangement unless the accounting treatment prescribed in the scheme is in compliance with notified AS and a certificate to that affect by the companys auditor has been filed with the Tribunal. Currently, SEBI has done this job.4. The Companies Act, 1956 does not prohibit companies from creating treasury shares under the scheme. The Companies Act, 2013 prohibits such practices.5. The Companies Act, 2013 clarifies that the merger of a listed company into an unlisted company will not automatically result in the listing of the transferee company. in that location are no such pabulum under the Companies Act, 1956.6. Under the existing Companies Act, 1956 any shareholder, creditor or other interested person can raise objection. However, under the Companies Act, 2013, only persons holding not less than 10% of the shareholding or having outstandin g debt not less than 5% of the total outstanding debt, can raise objections to the scheme.7. The Companies Act, 2013 empowers the Tribunal to dispense meeting of creditors if 90% or more of such creditors or course of instruction of creditors (in value terms) agree to scheme through affidavit. Though the Companies Act, 1956 does not provide such action.8. Under the Companies Act, 1956 the terms undertaking and substantially the whole of undertaking are not explicitly defined. Under the Companies Act, 2013 provide the specific definitions of above.9. The Companies Act, 2013 prohibits a company from making investments through more than two layers of investment companies subject to certain exceptions. thither is no such restriction under the Companies Act, 1956.10. The Companies Act, 2013 includes specific provisions requiring the company to send a notice of the scheme inviting objections/suggestions from inter alia the Income tax authorities, RBI, Competition care of India and such other sectoral regulators or authorities likely to be affected by the scheme. Currently, the Companies Act, 1956 does not require such notification to regulators/authorities.11. The Companies Act, 1956 does not have specific entrenchment provisions (akin to veto rights). However, the Companies Act, 2013 stipulates that the articles of the company can include entrenchment clauses.12. The Companies Act, 2013 also includes specific provision stating that contracts or arrangement between two or more persons as regards share transfer be enforceable as contracts. There are no such specific provisions under the existing Companies Act, 1956.13. Under the Companies Act, 1956 preference shares are mandatorily redeemable within a period of 20 years. However, the Companies Act, 2013 will permit companies with infrastructure projects to issue preference shares, which are redeemable beyond 20 years,14. The Companies Act, 2013 introduces the well-recognized internationally concept of class action suits in IndiaSteps for improvementTo improve and to make efficient the MA regulation, at that place needs to be address the interests of wider stakeholders including financial institutions, minority stake holders, employees, customers, vendors, regulators and the society at large. Effective system having following pointsEffective, diversified and independent board that is able to challenge management on its strategic choicesClearly defined roles for board and managementConstructive board meetingsRobust monitoring of business performance attention assurance like management controls, internal and external auditOpenness and transparency in dealings with stakeholdersA constant effort to improve accountability and drive better performance by focusing on the most substantive issuesThe ability of the board and management to work together in define the optimum business model for successThe ability to identify, access and manage emerging risksConclusionWith rapidly changed global environm ent, there is a requirement for adopting and sustaining good Governance practices for value creations and building corporations of the future which contains the measures practices regarding merger acquisition fast track process, protection of shareholders interest etc. The Companies Act, 2013, adds robust and progressive new provisions with investor-friendly regulation and also retains the old provisions. The 2013 Act features some new provisions in the area of mergers and acquisitions, apart from the existing provisions by simplifying and rationalising the procedures involved and ensuring high accountability for the company. It is definitely take some time for implementation from which we can derive further more relevant information and result of company act. There are some part of this act which is still need to be relooked but overall while compare with other globally accepted company law like Japanese model, European model and American Anglo-Saxon model. Whereas no model/rule/ regulation are perfect and better but the initiative taken for improvement must be considered as the first step towards growth and flourishing keeping the view of current changing scenario.