The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved merger of TPL Life Insurance Limited with Dar Es Salaam Textile Mills Limited, a move that can be beneficial for the insurance industry, Business Recorder learnt on Thursday.
The approval comes following the parties’ agreement into a Scheme of Arrangement under the Companies Act, 2017.
This cross-sectoral merger is a positive development for the Pakistani insurance industry, showcasing growth and consolidation.
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TPL Life Insurance Limited offers a range of services in life insurance, reinsurance, counter-reinsurance, and various guarantee and indemnity businesses. They offer products that include insurance related to endowment, pension funds, and transit, among others.
On the other hand, Dar Es Salaam Textile Mills Limited, incorporated as a public unlisted company in 1989, initially focused on manufacturing and selling yarn. However, the company ceased its textile operations in 2014 and has since been engaged in general trading activities.
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CCP’s thorough analysis determined that the proposed merger would not lead to dominance in the relevant market, as defined under the Competition Act, 2010, post-transaction.
As a result, the merger request earned swift approval from the commission.
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