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SCHEDULE 8U.K.Mergers: time-limits

8(1)Section 96 (merger notices) is amended as follows.U.K.

(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).