SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Tax advantaged employee share schemes

PART 1Retirement of participants

Transitional provision

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(1)

A SIP, SAYE option scheme or CSOP scheme approved before the day on which this Act is passed has effect with any modifications needed to reflect the amendments made by this Part of this Schedule.

(2)

In relation to any shares awarded under a SIP before that day which are subject to provision for forfeiture, that provision has effect with any modifications needed to reflect the amendment made by paragraph 3 above.

(3)

Because of paragraphs 48 and 58 below, that amendment is not relevant to shares awarded under a SIP on or after that day.