This Q&A on the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
laws and regulations applicable in Mauritius provides an overview
of the main themes and issues impacting M&A activity in the
jurisdiction. Topics covered include the key laws and regulatory
authorities of Mauritius, due diligence procedures, deal
protection, public disclosure, director duties, shareholder rights
and the current state of the M&A market in the jurisdiction
more generally.
1. WHAT ARE THE KEY RULES/LAWS RELEVANT TO M&A AND WHO ARE
THE KEY REGULATORY AUTHORITIES?
Mergers and acquisitions are governed principally by the
Companies Act 2001, Securities Act 2005 and the Competition Act
2007.
The institution and regulatory bodies regulating mergers and
acquisitions are Registrar of Companies (ROC), the
Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the
Competition Commission.