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99. Certain functions of CMA in relation to merger notices

(1) The CMA shall, so far as practicable and when the initial period (within the meaning of section 34ZA) begins in relation to the merger notice, take such action as the CMA considers appropriate to bring -

(a) the existence of the proposal;

(b) the fact that the merger notice has been given; and

(c) the date on which the period for considering the notice may expire;

to the attention of those whom the CMA considers would be affected if the arrangements were carried into effect.

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(3) [deleted]

(4) [deleted]

(5) The CMA may, at any time before the end of the initial period (within the meaning of section 34ZA) in relation to a merger notice, reject the notice if-

(a) the CMA suspects that any information given in respect of the notified arrangements (whether in the merger notice or otherwise) by the person who gave the notice or any connected person is in any material respect false or misleading;

(b) the CMA suspects that it is not proposed to carry the notified arrangements

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