Where Member States permit a company to, either directly or indirectly, advance funds or make loans or provide security, with a view to the acquisition of its shares by a third party, they shall make such transactions subject to the conditions set out in paragraphs 2 to 5.
I gcás ina gceadaíonn na Ballstáit do chuideachta, go díreach nó go hindíreach, cistí a thabhairt ar airleacan nó iasachtaí a dhéanamh nó urrús a sholáthar, d'fhonn go bhfaighidh tríú páirtí a scaireanna, déanfaidh siad na hidirbhearta sin faoi réir na gcoinníollacha a leagtar amach i mír 2 go mír 5.