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The Proposed Combination consists of certain other constituent steps involving FCL, Future Corporate Resources Private Limited (\u201cFCRPL\u201d), and Future Retail Limited (\u201cFRL\u201d).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Acquirer is globally engaged in the business of making investments in other companies. It is a direct subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (\u201cACI\u201d) and belongs to the Amazon group. ACI is the ultimate parent entity of the Amazon group.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">FCRPL is engaged in the business of management consultancy services and trading in goods and services and also has investments in various Future Group of companies. FCL is principally engaged in marketing and distribution of corporate gift cards, loyalty cards and reward cards to corporate customers. FRL (and its subsidiaries) are active in the Indian retail market and currently operate multiple retail formats in hypermarkets, supermarkets and convenience stores under various brand names.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Ministry of Corporate Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>[Press Release dt. 28-11-2019]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>[Source: PIB]<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves the acquisition by Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC (\u201cAcquirer\u201d) in Future Coupons (Private) Limited (\u201cFCL\/Target\u201d), under 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