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cooperation in carrying out an investigation, on-the-spot verification or supervisory activity as provided for in [Article 84](84.md) or to exchange information as provided for in [Article 81](81.md) only where:\n\n<a id=\"p-a\"></a>**(a)** judicial proceedings have already been initiated in respect of the same actions and the same persons before the authorities of the Member State addressed;\n\n<a id=\"p-b\"></a>**(b)** final judgment has already been delivered in the Member State addressed in respect of the same persons and the same actions.\n\nIn the case of such a refusal, the competent authority shall notify the requesting competent authority and ESMA accordingly, providing as detailed information as possible.\n\n***\n\n[Title VI — Competent authorities](../titles/vi.md) · [← Article 82](82.md) · [Article 84 →](84.md)\n"}