Merger Contract Template for India

1. Foreign Investment Compliance: Required when the merger involves foreign entities or investment, detailing FEMA compliance

2. Competition Law Compliance: Detailed provisions required when the merger meets CCI notification thresholds

3. Industry-Specific Provisions: Special provisions for regulated industries like banking, insurance, or telecommunications

4. Intellectual Property Rights: Detailed IP provisions when significant IP assets are involved in the merger

5. Environmental Matters: Required for industries with significant environmental impact or liabilities

6. Data Protection and Privacy: Required when significant personal data or sensitive information is involved

7. Government Contracts: Special provisions for handling government contracts post-merger

8. Financing Provisions: Required when the merger involves external financing arrangements

1. Schedule 1 - Definitions: Detailed definitions and technical terms used in the agreement

2. Schedule 2 - Corporate Information: Detailed corporate information of both entities including shareholding patterns

3. Schedule 3 - Assets and Liabilities: Comprehensive list of assets and liabilities being transferred

4. Schedule 4 - Material Contracts: List of important contracts that will be affected by the merger

5. Schedule 5 - Intellectual Property: Details of all IP rights owned or used by the merging entities

6. Schedule 6 - Real Estate: Details of all real estate owned or leased by the merging entities

7. Schedule 7 - Employee Information: List of employees and their terms of employment

8. Schedule 8 - Pending Litigation: Details of ongoing legal proceedings

9. Schedule 9 - Required Consents: List of all regulatory and third-party consents required

10. Appendix A - Completion Checklist: Detailed checklist of actions required for completion

11. Appendix B - Form of Transfer Instruments: Templates for various transfer documents required for the merger