Part 1

Digital Markets
Chapter 5

Mergers

Value of consideration
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1
The references in section 57(2)(b) to the value of all consideration provided by P for shares or voting rights in a UK-connected body corporate is a reference to the value of all consideration provided by P, whether directly or indirectly, for shares or voting rights in the body corporate in all transactions which result in P holding shares or voting rights in the body corporate (whether or not the transaction is an event within section 57(2)).
2
In this Chapter, references to “consideration” are to fees, remuneration, assets of any description, liabilities assumed and any other kind of consideration, however provided, and include conditional and deferred consideration.
3
The Secretary of State may by regulations make further provision about how the value of—
a
consideration,
b
capital, or
c
assets,
is to be calculated for the purposes of this Chapter.
4
The Secretary of State must consult the CMA before making regulations under subsection (3).
5
Regulations under subsection (3) are subject to the negative procedure.
S. 59 in force at Royal Assent for specified purposes, see s. 339(2)(c)
S. 59 in force at 1.1.2025 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2024/1226, regs. 1(2), 2(1)(2)