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It is important to know about the laws before entering into mergers and Acquisitions. The laws include the central statutes like the Company Act, Contract Act, Labor and Employment Act, Foreign Exchange, etc. It even includes sector-specific regulations and state amendments to central legislation. The Legal Considerations for Mergers and Acquisitions Companies Act: The 2013 Companies Act is the primary legislation governing the management and operation of the company. Under this Act, the merger is defined as the amalgamation of two or more companies into one and the acquisition is defined as a purchase of one company by another company.  This Act provides the procedures for mergers and acquisitions including valuation of shares, approval of shareholders and regulatory authorities. Approval of shareholders is required before mergers and acquisitions. At least 75% of shareholders present and voting must vote for the proposal of mergers and acquisitions. The Act talks about approval ...