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AI Summary of Article 55 Consequences of the conditions for Additional Tier 1 instruments ceasing to be met

The cessation of compliance with the conditions established in Article 52(1) for an Additional Tier 1 instrument triggers immediate consequences. Specifically, the instrument will no longer meet the criteria required for classification as Additional Tier 1.

Additionally, any corresponding portion of the share premium accounts associated with that instrument will also instantaneously lose its status as an Additional Tier 1 item. These provisions underscore the importance of maintaining compliance with regulatory frameworks to ensure ongoing qualification and reliability in capital structuring.

Version status: Applicable | Document consolidation status: Updated to reflect all known changes
Version date: 1 January 2014 - onwards
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Article 55 Consequences of the conditions for Additional Tier 1 instruments ceasing to be met

The following shall apply where, in the case of an Additional Tier 1 instrument, the conditions laid down in Article 52(1) cease to be met:

(a) that instrument shall immediately cease to qualify as an Additional Tier 1 instrument;

(b) the part of the share premium accounts that relates to that instrument shall immediately cease to qualify as an Additional Tier 1 item.