1. For each merging cooperative, one or more independent experts, appointed by that cooperative in accordance with the provisions of Article 4(6), shall examine the draft terms of merger and draw up a written report for the members.
2. A single report for all merging cooperatives may be drawn up where this is permitted by the laws of the Member States to which the cooperatives are subject.
3. The law applicable to the mergers of public limitedliability companies concerning the rights and obligations of experts shall apply by analogy to the merger of cooperatives.