The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given its approval for the amalgamation of Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEE) and Bangla Entertainment (BEPL) with Culver Max Entertainment (CME) formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks, with certain modifications.
The proposed combination relates to (i) amalgamation of each of ZEE and BEPL with and into CME; and (ii) preferential allotment of certain shares by CME to Sunbright International Holdings (earlier known as Essel Holdings), and Sunbright Mauritius Investments. The proposed combination is in the nature of an acquisition and amalgamation falls under Section 5(a) and 5(c) of the Competition Act, 2002.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises is one of India’s leading television media and entertainment companies. It is amongst the largest producers and aggregators of Hindi programming in the world.
| Company Name | CMP |
|---|---|
| Zee Entertainment | 81.06 |
| Sun TV Network | 641.25 |
| GTPL Hathway | 69.83 |
| Network 18 Media Inv | 36.38 |
| TV Today Network | 114.27 |
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