Mergers and Acquisitions

The CIRC has made it easier for insurance companies to engage in M&A. Although the Commission maintains a strict supervisory role in transactions, its motive for deregulation is clear. More reforms are in the pipeline for this complex and competitive market

O'Melveny & Myers

After five years, MOFCOM has updated its merger control notification rules. Although big improvements have been made, issues with determining control and new joint venture turnovers still need clarification

After five years, MOFCOM has updated its merger control notification rules. Although big improvements have been made, issues with determining control and new joint venture turnovers still need clarification

An acquirer may control two insurance companies that engage in the same type of business.

The new NDRC Measures have made Chinese outbound investments easier by raising requirement thresholds and simplifying the approval process. This could reduce the premium often demanded by foreign sellers and boost the domestic economy

The new NDRC Measures have made Chinese outbound investments easier by raising requirement thresholds and simplifying the approval process. This could reduce the premium often demanded by foreign sellers and boost the domestic economy

Institutional investors included in the M&A panel of the CSRC.

MOFCOM has imposed unique behavioural remedies that place a heavy burden on companies trying to do M&A. It is now taking steps to clarify procedures