MDPPACPB Regulations

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1.2 The level of reduction shall depend on: 
    (a) The order of application (first, second, third, or subsequent applicant); 
    (b) The timing of disclosure relative to the Authority’s investigation; 
    (c) The value of evidence provided; and 
    (d) The degree of cooperation maintained throughout the proceedings. 
1.3 The Authority shall retain discretion within the ranges provided to determine 
the exact level of reduction, based on the facts of each case. 
 
 
 
2. Fine Reduction Ranges 
 
Applicant 
Position 
Timing of Application 
Reduction 
Range 
Conditions 
First Applicant 
(Immunity) 
Before the Authority initiates 
investigation OR before a 
Statement of Objections is issued 
Up to 100% 
Must provide sufficient information to allow the 
Authority to initiate proceedings or establish an 
infringement. Full cooperation required. 
First Applicant 
(Late) 
After Statement of Objections but 
before final decision 
60–80% 
Must provide substantial added value to the case 
and admit liability. 
Second 
Applicant 
Early stage (before Statement of 
Objections) 
40–60% 
Must provide additional significant evidence 
strengthening the Authority’s case. 
Second 
Applicant 
(Late) 
After Statement of Objections 
30–50% 
Must provide useful corroborating evidence and 
admit liability. 
Third Applicant Early stage 
20–40% 
Evidence must contribute materially to the case. 
Third Applicant 
(Late) 
After Statement of Objections 
10–30% 
Must provide relevant corroboration. 
Subsequent 
Applicants 
Any stage 
Up to 20% 
Must provide cooperation and useful 
corroboration. 
 
 
3. Cooperation Multiplier 
 
3.1 The base reduction range shall be adjusted upwards or downwards 
depending on the quality of cooperation: 
 
• 
Exceptional cooperation: +10% additional reduction within the 
applicable range. 
 
• 
Incomplete cooperation: –10% downward adjustment within the 
applicable range. 
 
• 
Breach of obligations: Revocation of leniency. 
 
 
4. Interaction with Settlement 
 
4.1 Where an applicant combines leniency with settlement, additional 
reductions shall apply: 
 
• 
Early Settlement (before Statement of Objections): +10% 
additional reduction. 
 
• 
Late Settlement (after Statement of Objections): +5% additional 
reduction.