(1) These Regulations may be cited as the European Communities (Takeover Bids (Directive 2004/25/EC)) Regulations 2006.

(2) In relation to a company referred to in Regulation 4(1), the Act of 1997 and Parts 1, 2 and 3 shall be read together as one.

(3) In relation to a company referred to in Regulation 21(1), the Companies Acts and Part 4 shall be read together as one.

(4) In relation to a body corporate referred to in Regulation 22, the Companies Acts and Part 5 shall be read together as one.

(5) These Regulations come into operation on 20 May 2006.