In order to qualify for leniency, the applicant should end its involvement in the alleged secret cartel, except in cases where an NCA considers that its continued involvement is reasonably necessary to preserve the integrity of the investigation, for example, in order to ensure that other alleged participants in the cartel do not discover that the NCA was made aware of the alleged cartel before it carries out investigative measures such as unannounced inspections.
Afin de remplir la condition relative à une coopération véritable, totale, constante et rapide, le demandeur devrait, lorsqu'il envisage de faire une demande auprès de l'ANC, s'abstenir de divulguer son intention de présenter la demande ni la teneur de celle-ci, sauf à d'autres ANC, à la Commission ou à des autorités de concurrence de pays tiers.