(1) The Minister for Finance may hold, for so long as he thinks fit, the shares of an amalgamated company acquired or taken up by him under this Act and may, as and when he thinks fit, sell all or any of such shares.
(2) The net proceeds of every sale by the Minister for Finance of shares of an amalgamated company held by him shall be paid into or disposed of for the benefit of the Exchequer in such manner as the said Minister may direct.