In this Part -

"Article 31 notice" means a notification under the first sub-paragraph of Article 31(2) of the EMIR regulation;

"assessment period" means the period for assessment of an Article 31 notice established under Article 31 of the EMIR regulation;

"proposed acquisition" has the meaning given by the first sub-paragraph of Article 31(2) of the EMIR regulation;

"shares" has the meaning given by section 422 of the Act [Section 422 was substituted by S.I. 2009/534.] (controller), but section 422A of the Act [Section 422A was inserted by S.I. 2009/534 and amended by S.I. 2011/1613.] (disregarded holdings) does not apply;

"voting power" has the meaning given by section 422 of the Act.