The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) under the aegis of the Federal Government of Nigeria, has issued the Merger Review Regulations (MRR) 2020 with ancillary documents.
This disclosure was made by the Executive Vice Chairman of the Commission, Babatunde Irukera, in a press release issued by the Commission today and tweeted via the official handle of the Government of Nigeria.
The @fccpcnigeria has just issued the Merger Review Regulations (MRR) 2020 with ancillary instruments. The Merger Review Regulations 2020 establishes a composite framework for application of rules with respect to notification & review of mergers under Part XII of FCCP Act 2018. pic.twitter.com/rsyIGh5arj
— Government of Nigeria (@NigeriaGov) November 30, 2020
According to the information contained in the press release, the MRR 2020 establishes a composite framework for the application of rules with respect to notification and review of mergers under Part XII of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act 2018.
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What you should know
In addition to the Merger Review Regulations, the ancillary instruments that have also been issued include:
- The Merger Review Guidelines (MRG) 2020 that provides guidance framework for the procedural and substantive review of notified mergers.
- Notice of Merger Form (Form 1) with Guidance Notes that explains filing requirements for notifications.
- Notice of Merger Form for the Simplified Procedure (Form 2).
- Negative Clearance Form to seek clearance for transactions where parties are uncertain about the applicability of the full review jurisdiction of the Commission.
- Guidance Notes about gun jumping and measures to uphold standstill obligations.
- Notice in respect of Indicative Timeframes for Merger Notification and Review Process.
- Templates for Waiver of Confidentiality and eliciting contact information.
- Model Power of Attorney.
What they are saying
Speaking on the development, Babatunde Irukera said,
“Consequently, the Commission’s previous Guidelines on Simplified Process for Foreign-to-Foreign Mergers with Nigerian Component is now replaced by the new Merger Review Framework.”
“The Commission expresses its gratitude to all stakeholders for their valuable contributions during the process of consultation. As a first step towards implementation, the Commission is convening a virtual Stakeholders’ Seminar in conjunction with the World Bank Group to sensitise and educate the public on the provisions of MRR 2020 and ancillary instruments.
“The virtual Seminar will also include participation from other competition authorities. The Commission invites all stakeholders, including businesses, legal & financial advisers, as well as other regulators to the virtual seminar scheduled to take place at 2:00pm on Thursday, December 10, 2020.”
To register and participate in the forthcoming seminar, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN sU4LL6iR3S7-6XAmk6g-_Q
