SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 14

Part VIII Company reorganisations

Period within which replacement option must be granted

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The new option does not qualify as a replacement option unless it is granted within—

(a)

if the company reorganisation falls within paragraph 59(2)(a), the period of six months beginning with the time when the person making the offer has obtained control of the company and any condition subject to which the offer is made is satisfied;

(b)

if the company reorganisation falls within paragraph 59(2)(b) or (d), the period of six months beginning with the time when the acquiring company obtains control of the company whose shares are subject to the old option;

(c)

if the company reorganisation falls within paragraph 59(2)(c), the period during which the acquiring company remains bound or entitled as mentioned in that paragraph.