CCI Rules Apollo Micro Systems' Premier Explosives Acquisition Not a Combination; Open Offer to Proceed
Apollo Micro Systems' acquisition of Premier Explosives Limited is confirmed by CCI as not a notifiable combination. No CCI approval is required. The open offer to Premier's public shareholders will proceed, with a revised schedule to be announced.
The decision removes a regulatory hurdle for the acquisition, enabling the open offer to proceed. This is a significant step towards integrating Premier Explosives, which is expected to enhance Apollo's capabilities in the defence sector.
The CCI ruling clarifies that no approval is needed for the acquisition, allowing the open offer to proceed, which is a positive development for the company's strategic expansion plans.
Apollo Micro Systems Limited (AMS) has received confirmation from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) that its proposed acquisition of Premier Explosives Limited (Premier) does not constitute a notifiable combination under the Competition Act, 2002. The CCI, in its order dated 22nd September 2026, observed that Premier's turnover for FY 2025-2026 falls below the prescribed thresholds, making the transaction de minimis. This means no CCI approval is required for the acquisition.
AMS had voluntarily filed an application with the CCI on 11th August 2026, as a precautionary measure, regarding its acquisition of a 41.33% stake in Premier under the Share Purchase Agreement dated 9th July 2026. The CCI's decision validates the company's assessment that the transaction did not require its approval.
With the CCI's position now settled, the open offer to the public shareholders of Premier, as per SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011, will proceed. A revised schedule for the open offer activities, including the tendering period, will be announced by the Manager to the Open Offer in due course.
Managing Director B. Karunakar Reddy stated that the CCI's order brings clarity and allows the open offer to proceed. He highlighted that Premier's strengths in high-energy materials and propellants complement Apollo's capabilities in defence electronics, guidance, and weapon systems integration, thereby strengthening the Apollo Group's position as an integrated, indigenous defence platform aligned with the Government of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.
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