Guidance

Enterprise Act 2002: guidance on changes to the public interest considerations in merger cases

Guidance to accompany the Enterprise Act 2002 (Specification of Additional Section 58 Consideration) Order 2020.

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This guidance accompanies:

which came into force on 23 June 2020.

It seeks to provide clear and practical guidance to those affected, or potentially affected, by the amendments to the Act, including:

  • explaining why the government amended the Act
  • describing the practical effects of the amendments
  • offering guidance to businesses and others about what they should do (and not do) as a result of these changes

Businesses and investors who wish to engage with the government about transactions that they believe may have a public health emergency dimension should contact PHEconsideration@beis.gov.uk in the first instance.

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Published 26 June 2020

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