SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8Mergers: time-limits

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1

Section 96 (merger notices) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (1), for the words from “of proposed arrangements” to the end of the subsection substitute “ of arrangements or proposed arrangements which might have resulted or might result in the creation of a relevant merger situation. ”

3

In subsection (2) after paragraph (a) (and before the “and” immediately following it) insert—

aa

shall contain the prescribed information;

4

After subsection (2) insert—

2A

Where the CMA is satisfied that a merger notice meets the requirements of subsection (2), it shall give notice to that effect to the person who gave the merger notice.

5

Omit subsections (3) and (4).