12.—(1) Sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) apply where the following change occurs—
(a)a participant (“G”) consists of a group; and
(b)a participant equivalent (“H”) which was a member of G becomes a participant equivalent as a member of another participant (“J”).
(2) In respect of the change—
(a)G and J must notify the administrator of the change and when it occurred;
(b)in the notification of J, J must inform the administrator whether or not J requests that H may apply for registration as a separate participant; and
(c)if such a request is made, H must apply for registration as a participant in accordance with article 11.
(3) Where H is not registered as a separate participant, H is treated as if it were a participant equivalent as a member of J for the whole of the year in which the change occurs.