MGT 611
Graded Discussion Board 01
Marks: 20
TOPIC:
Contract Act
Company Background
Unilever Limited, a leading multinational company, is a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) company that operates in different locations all across Pakistan. Initially it produced soaps and margarine produced from oil and fats. Its operations in the country continued to expand further into the food industry and also increased investment in research and development for further growth. Although, It is now one of the world's top companies, but continues to focus its portfolio, and rationalize its businesses to focus on core products and brands.
The Case
Unilever sold its oil business to M/s Dalda Foods (Pvt) Limited for Rs 250 million in 2012. Later on both the companies made an agreement of non-competition. According to the agreement, Dalda Foods restricted Unilever to compete with it in oil businesses for the period of five years. Monopoly Control Authority of Pakistan issued a show-cause notice to the Unilever Pakistan Limited and termed this agreement as a violation of monopoly laws but Unilever Pakistan ignored this order and filed an appeal in the High Court.
REQUIREMENT:
You are required to discuss:
· The kind of contract took place between the Unilever Pakistan and M/s Dalda Foods (Pvt) Limited. (10)
· The act committed by the Unilever Pakistan in reference to the Monopoly laws. (10)
Important Instructions:
1: Your discussion must be based on logical facts.
2: The GDB will remain open for 3 working days/ 72 hours.
3: Your answer should not exceed 200 words.
4: Do not copy or exchange your answer with other students.
5: Obnoxious or ignoble answer should be strictly avoided.
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