Paragraph 18

in paragraph (4) for “him” substitute “it”; and

for paragraphs (7) and (8) substitute—

“(7)

If the appropriate authority is the FCA, the FCA must not register a special resolution under this Article unless the proposed amalgamation would not, in its opinion, result in a contravention of the 2000 Act, or any requirement imposed by or under that Act.

(8)

If the appropriate authority is the PRA, the FCA must not register a special resolution under this Article unless the PRA, having first consulted the FCA, has confirmed to the FCA that the proposed amalgamation would not, in its opinion, result in a contravention of the 2000 Act, or any requirement imposed by or under that Act.”.