Explanatory note

This Order requires Pointing Holdings Limited and Warner Jenkinson Europe Limited to maintain the business of Pointing Holdings Limited separately from that of Warner Jenkinson Europe Limited. The merger of Universal Foods Corporation (of which Warner Jenkinson Holdings Limited is a subsidiary) and Pointing Holdings Limited has been referred to the Competition Commission. This Order, unless previously revoked, will cease to have effect 40 days after the Commission’s report is laid before Parliament, or on the failure of the Commission to report within the period allowed.