CS CWA MBA (Fin) B.Com LL.B (Spl)
6501 Points
Joined March 2007
If there are common directors in both the companies, then look into the shareholding pattern of the companies.
For yor specific point that both the directors hold 49% .........., the shareholding is immaterial in this case because the composition is controlled by the Directors who are on the Board of one company.
If both the directors jointly hold equal percentage of share capital of both the companies, then look into the balance ownership of these Companies. It is not legally possible that Company A holds 51% in Company B and Company B holds 51% in Company A, since this would be deemed that the Company is holding its own shares. This is not permissible.
Some other entities must be holding shares in the Company A and Company B. Then, look into their Directorships and then the shareholding pattern.