The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has
granted approval to the acquisition of Coca-Cola (Pakistan) under phase-1 review of the
Competition Act, 2010, and the Competition (Merger Control) Regulations, 2016. Coca-Cola İçecek (Turkey) acquired 49.67 percent shareholding of Coca-Cola (Pakistan)
through CCI International Holand (one of its subsidiaries) from Atlantic Industries. The
transaction involves total consideration of USD 300 million. After this transaction, Coca-Cola Turkey will own majority of shareholding in Coca-Cola
(Pakistan) with management. This is significant vote of confidence that Pakistani
economy has great potential for above-average returns on their capital for
international investors. The Chairman and Mergers team has streamlined, merger system and process to
expedite mergers/acquisitions applications to facilitate international investors.
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