Companies Act 2014 section 1130

Merger may not be put into effect save in accordance with this Chapter

Section 1130 establishes that a merger involving a public limited company may only be carried out in strict compliance with the rules set out in this Chapter, and that all other required approvals must also be obtained.

• A merger may only be implemented under and in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
• No merger can proceed without any approval, authorisation, or consent required by other legislation.
• Consents required under EU law (Community acts) must also be obtained before the merger takes effect.
• This section serves as a safeguard ensuring full legal compliance before any merger is finalised.