►M18
The competent authority shall, on its own behalf and where requested by ESMA or the college referred to in Article 18, without undue delay during the assessment period, where necessary, but no later than on the 50th working day of the assessment period, request such further information that is necessary to complete the assessment. Such request shall be made in writing and shall specify the additional information needed.
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The assessment period shall be interrupted for the period between the date of request for information by the competent authority and the receipt of a response thereto by the proposed acquirer. The interruption shall not exceed 20 working days. Any further requests by the competent authority for completion or clarification of the information shall be at its discretion but may not result in an interruption of the assessment period.