6The directors’ report shall contain—
(a)particulars of any important events affecting the company or any of its [F1subsidiary undertakings] which have occurred since the end of the financial year,
(b)an indication of likely future developments in the business of the company and of its [F1subsidiary undertakings], F2. . .
(c)an indication of the activities (if any) of the company and its [F1subsidiary undertakings] in the field of research and development [F3and
(d)(unless the company is an unlimited company) and indication of the existence of branches (as defined in section 698(2)) of the company outside the United Kingdom]
Textual Amendments
F1Words substituted (subject to the transitional and saving provisions mentioned in S.I. 1990/355, arts. 6–9) by Companies Act 1989 (c. 40, SIF 27), ss. 8(2), 213(2), Sch. 5 para. 2(2)
F2Word in Sch. 7 para. 6(b) omitted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3178, reg.3.
F3Sch. 7 para. 6(d) and word "and" immediately preceding it inserted (1.1.1993) by S.I. 1992/3178, reg.3.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Sch. 7 para. 6 extended (with modifications) (19.12.1993) by S.I. 1993/3245, reg.3
C2Sch. 7 para. 6 applied (with modifications) (31.12.2004) by The Insurance Accounts Directive (Lloyd's Syndicate and Aggregate Accounts) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/3219), reg. 3(4)(c), Sch.