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Explanatory note

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(This Note is not part of the Order)

This Order prohibits Thomas Cook Group Limited from exercising control over any enterprise of Barclays Bank plc or from completing any agreement (or entering into a new agreement) with Barclays Bank plc whereby any of the enterprises of the two parties cease to be distinct. The merger of Thomas Cook Group Limited and enterprises owned by or under the control of Barclays Bank plc has been referred to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.

The Order, unless previously revoked, will cease to have effect—

(a)

40 days after the Commission’s report is laid before Parliament, or

(b)

on the failure of the Commission to report within the period allowed.