English abstract
The present study conducts a thorough analysis of the legal framework
that regulates corporate mergers. It mainly concentrates on the Omani
Companies Law, as outlined in Royal Decree No. (18) of 2019, and compares
it with comparable legal frameworks in Egypt and France.
This study explores the theoretical foundations of explaining what
mergers are, how they differ from other legal concepts, and what laws
regulate the merger process, including its jurisdictional and procedural
aspects.
Moreover, the study investigates the effects of mergers on the involved
entities, encompassing the dissolution of the combined entity, the legal
standing and liabilities of the surviving or newly established business, and the
assignment of contractual obligations.
Additionally, the study explores the impact of mergers on the rights and
prerogatives of shareholders or partners, examining their entitlement to equity
holdings, governance rights, and mechanisms for dissenting stakeholders
seeking recourse.
Utilizing a methodical approach, the study is divided into distinct
sections, each of which clarifies a certain field of study. The culmination of
this scholarly inquiry yields insightful findings and recommendations,
contributing to the existing body of knowledge in corporate law and mergers
and acquisitions
