(33)To ensure that there is proper allocation of tasks among Member States and an efficient and effective ex-ante control of cross-border operations, the competent authorities of the Member States of the company or companies carrying out the cross-border operation should have the power to issue a pre-conversion, pre-merger or pre-division certificate (hereinafter referred to as ‘pre-operation certificate’). The competent authorities of the Member States of the company or companies resulting from the cross-border operation should not be able to approve the cross-border operation without such a certificate.