When the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution receives a request pursuant to II of Article L. 613-32-1 that a branch of a Class 1a credit institution or investment firm referred to in Articles L. 511-27 or L. 532-23, respectively, be considered to be of significant importance, it shall consult with the other competent authorities of the Member States concerned in order to reach a joint decision within two months of receiving the request. To this end, the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution shall in particular take into account the following elements:
1° The market share of the branch in terms of deposits in the host Member State if this share is greater than 2% ;
2° The likely impact of a suspension or cessation of the activities of the Class 1a credit institution or investment firm on systemic liquidity and payment, clearing and settlement systems in the host Member State;
3° The size and importance of the branch in terms of the number of clients within the banking or financial system of the host Member State.
Reasons shall be given for the joint decision and it shall be communicated to the other competent authorities of the Member States concerned.