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December 2003
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Background
Principles
The Bureau's Contact Information
Review/Feedback Mechanisms
Summary, Fees and Service Standards
Merger Review
IntroductionMerger notification filings and ARCsExamination ProcessMerger Notification Unit (MNU)Complexity Definitions Non-Complex MergersComplex MergersVery Complex Mergers Information Requirements Non-complex transactionsComplex and Very Complex Transactions Service StandardsFees
IntroductionMerger notification filings and ARCsExamination ProcessMerger Notification Unit (MNU)Complexity Definitions
Non-Complex MergersComplex MergersVery Complex Mergers
Information Requirements
Non-complex transactionsComplex and Very Complex Transactions
Service StandardsFees
Written Opinions
IntroductionComplexity Definitions Non-complex written opinionsComplex written opinions Information requirements Civil Provisions: Sections 75, 77, 78, 79 and Criminal Provisions: Sections 45, 50, 61Civil Provisions: sections 75, 77, 78, 79Criminal Provisions:sections 45, 50, 61Misleading Representations and Deceptive Marketing Practices (Sections 52 to 55.1 and 74.01 to 74.06)Merger Notification Provisions: Part IX and the Notifiable Transactions Regulations Service StandardsFeesRefund Policy
IntroductionComplexity Definitions
Non-complex written opinionsComplex written opinions
Information requirements
Civil Provisions: Sections 75, 77, 78, 79 and Criminal Provisions: Sections 45, 50, 61Civil Provisions: sections 75, 77, 78, 79Criminal Provisions:sections 45, 50, 61Misleading Representations and Deceptive Marketing Practices (Sections 52 to 55.1 and 74.01 to 74.06)Merger Notification Provisions: Part IX and the Notifiable Transactions Regulations
Service StandardsFeesRefund Policy
Photocopies
Fees
Appendix A