merger relief

merger relief
Relief under section 131 of the Companies Act 1985 from crediting share premium (the difference between the issue price of shares and their nominal value) to a share premium account. Only available on a securities exchange offer where the issuing company has secured at least a 90% equity holding in the other company. It is a prerequisite for merger accounting.
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