Enterprise Act 2002
2002 CHAPTER 40
Commentary on Sections
Part 3: Mergers
Summary and Background
Chapter 4: Enforcement
Powers exercisable before references under section 22 or 33
Section 71: Initial undertakings: completed mergers
224.This section allows the OFT to accept undertakings from parties where it is considering whether to make a merger reference in relation to a completed merger. This is a new power for the OFT. It allows the OFT to act before it has reached a definite conclusion on whether to refer the merger. The OFT can ask parties to undertake not to carry out any action that might prejudice the merger reference or the ability of the CC to act following the outcome of its inquiry. These undertakings are legally-binding.
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