(1)This Chapter forms part of the SIP code (see section 488 of ITEPA 2003).
(2)Therefore expressions used in this Chapter and contained in the index at the end of Schedule 2 to ITEPA 2003 have the meaning indicated by that index.
(3)Subsection (4) applies if any of a participant’s plan shares are forfeited.
(4)For the purposes of this Chapter the shares are treated as acquired by the trustees—
(a)when the forfeiture occurs, and
(b)for no consideration.