(1) The amendments in Schedule 3 have effect in consequence of provision made by Part 28 of the Companies Act 2006 (takeovers etc).

(2) The amendments in Schedule 4 have effect in consequence of the extension to Northern Ireland of Part 2 of the 2004 Act (community interest companies) and the revocation of Part 3 of the 2005 Order (which made corresponding provision for Northern Ireland).

(3) In Schedule 4 -

(a) Part 1 amends the 2004 Act,

(b) Part 2 amends the 2005 Regulations, and

(c) Part 3 makes amendments of other enactments.