Integrace Private Ltd wins CCI nod for Universal Nutriscience takeover

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition by Integrace Private Limited of share capital of Universal Nutriscience Private Limited. Integrace is an orthopaedics and gynaecology-focused domestic formulations company, while Universal Nutriscience is a nutraceutical company focused on nutraceutical and lifestyle products.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition by Integrace Private Limited of share capital of Universal Nutriscience Private Limited.
02Integrace Private Limited is an orthopaedics and gynaecology-focused domestic formulations company with a portfolio of 20+ products.
03Integrace Private Limited has a specialist coverage base of healthcare professionals across orthopaedics and gynaecologists.
04Universal Nutriscience Private Limited is a nutraceutical company focused on nutraceutical and lifestyle products.
05The Proposed Combination contemplates the acquisition by Integrace Private Limited of share capital of Universal Nutriscience Private Limited from its existing shareholders.
06Integrace Private Limited is a subsidiary of Morning Waves Investments B.V., which is an affiliate of Warburg Pincus LLC and/or its affiliates.
07Morning Waves Investments B.V. is a holding company with current shareholding only in Integrace Private Limited.

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Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

Which of the following companies has been approved by the CCI for acquisition by Integrace Private Limited?

A.Integrace Private Limited
B.Universal Nutriscience Private Limited
C.Morning Waves Investments B.V.
D.Warburg Pincus LLC

Universal Nutriscience Private Limited is a nutraceutical company that has been approved by the CCI for acquisition by Integrace Private Limited.

Statement I & IIhard

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: Integrace Private Limited has a portfolio of 20+ products catering to pain management, pregnancy and women's health. Statement-II: Integrace Private Limited is a nutraceutical company focused on nutraceutical and lifestyle products. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

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