Hi Sasha,

> In market-based economies, M&As -including the disposal of
> assets- are a matter for the parties involved and, occasionally, a state regulator, which the NCC is NOT.
> It is unthinkable in such a society that business decisions are
> subject to the whim of random people on a mailing list. The
> RIPE NCC recognises that and puts M&A firmly outside policy.

I think we need to look at the differences between regulating M&A, which is indeed far outside the scope of this working group, and defining policy about what can be done with resources after someone acquires them (M&A or otherwise) which is definitely in scope.