Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003

[F1 Introduction U.K.

Textual Amendments

F1 Pt. 7 Ch. 3 substituted (1.9.2003 with effect in accordance with Sch. 22 para. 4(2) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2003 (c. 14), Sch. 22 para. 4(1); S.I. 2003/1997, art. 2

435 Application of this Chapter U.K.

This Chapter applies to employment-related securities if they are—

(a) convertible securities, or

(b) an interest in convertible securities,

at the time of the acquisition.

436 “Convertible securities” U.K.

For the purposes of this Chapter securities are convertible securities if—

(a) they confer on the holder an [F2 entitlement (whether immediate or deferred and whether conditional or unconditional)] to convert them into securities of a different description,

(b) a contract, agreement, arrangement or condition authorises or requires the grant of such an entitlement to the holder if certain circumstances arise, or do not arise, or

(c) a contract, agreement, arrangement or condition makes provision for the conversion of the securities (otherwise than by the holder) into securities of a different description.]

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in s. 436(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 2 para. 9(4) of the amending Act) by Finance (No. 2) Act 2005 (c. 22), Sch. 2 para. 9(1)