The FTC has announced its final rule on HSR premerger notifications, introducing significant changes that will impact costs and timelines for transactions. The updated rules expand reporting obligations, emphasizing a deeper dive into deal structures and beneficial ownership. While these changes aim to enhance regulatory scrutiny, they bring added complexities for dealmakers. If you're navigating these shifts, this article provides a comprehensive overview of the updates and their implications for mergers & acquisitions.
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The FTC finalized significant updates to the HSR filing process, effective February 10, 2025. These changes will require more detailed information for mergers and acquisitions, including expanded descriptions of transaction rationale, ownership structures and business operations. Read the full breakdown in our latest article: https://lnkd.in/gEXvVbAh #FTC #HealthLaw #BusinessLaw #Compliance #HealthCareMergers
FTC Issues Rule Finalizing Substantial Changes to Premerger HSR Process: Detailed Analysis | Hall Render
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Starting February 21, 2025, the FTC will implement new filing thresholds for mergers under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act. Companies must evaluate the "Size of Transaction" and "Size of Person" to determine if a premerger notification is necessary. Updated filing fees will also apply. Stay informed to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. More details can be found in the full article. https://lnkd.in/ezwt9PPJ #HSRAct #FTC #MergerCompliance #AntitrustLaw #BusinessNews
FTC Announces Annual Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification Filing Thresholds Increase for 2025 | Hall Render
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Take a look our next blog post on Antitrust & Litigation Today concerning updates to the FTC's merger guidelines.
Check out the next post on our blog, Antitrust & Litigation Today, entitled FTC Announces 2024 Update of Premerger Notification Thresholds and Fees The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s latest adjustments to the HSR Act thresholds and filing fees mark a pivotal step towards enhancing antitrust oversight in response to the evolving economic environment. These updates signify the FTC’s dedication to preserving competitive markets by expanding the scope of mergers and acquisitions subject to review and adapting the filing fee structure to current economic conditions. Understanding these changes is crucial for businesses planning strategic mergers or acquisitions, underscoring the necessity of expert legal guidance. #AntitrustLaw #FTCUpdate #MergersAndAcquisitions #HSRAct2024 https://bit.ly/43MGLQ3
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Recent developments impacting merger clearance include updated HSR thresholds, a lawsuit challenging FTC authority, and a settlement concerning FTC allegations of unlawful pre-merger coordination. Read the Husch Blackwell legal update by Wendy Arends, Victoria Sitz, Mark Tobey, and Blake Heyer: https://lnkd.in/gxX-ZPZE #mergerclearance #mergeracquisitions #antitrust
M&A Antitrust Update: 2025 Brings New HSR Thresholds, a Challenge to the HSR Rules, and a Gun-Jumping Violation
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The Federal Trade Commission announced today it’s long awaited changes to the HSR notification program for mergers and acquisitions. While the final rule represents a significant paring back of what was contemplated under the original proposal more than a year ago, the changes, which will be implemented after the new year, will significantly expand the disclosure and reporting requirements. Follow this space for more on what the new rules will bring, and what it will mean for deal makers.
FTC Finalizes Changes to Premerger Notification Form
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From Lowenstein Sandler LLP: On October 10, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission released the final revised rules governing premerger notification filings under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act. ... The new HSR filing requirements will add complexity to filings and impose a greater burden on the vast majority of parties in HSR reportable transactions. ... As you are contemplating the timing for HSR reportable mergers and acquisitions planned for early 2025 and thereafter, below are several key changes and considerations to keep in mind. #ftc #filingrequirements #mergers #hsr #notificationfilings
What the New HSR Filing Requirements Mean for Your Future Reportable Deals
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🚨 New HSR Filing Requirements Coming in January 2025 🚨 The FTC recently unveiled revised rules for HSR premerger notifications, marking the first major update since 1978. Effective late January 2025, these changes will increase the complexity and preparation time for filings, especially for private equity and acquisitions with competitive overlaps. Additional information in this article: https://lnkd.in/gzwePU52 #Mergers #Antitrust #PrivateEquity #Compliance
What the New HSR Filing Requirements Mean for Your Future Reportable Deals
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On October 10, 2024, the FTC finalized updates to the Hart-Scott Rodino Premerger Notification Form, responding to evolving market realities and corporate structures. Stay informed about how these updates might impact your transactions starting January 2025! Read more in our latest article. https://lnkd.in/grmegEpG #Antitrust #Mergers #FTC
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Since the proposed HSR rule changes were issued in 2023, I’ve been vocal about the troubling policy and legal issues the proposal raised. But Rahul Rao is right to recognize the amount of FTC staff work that must have gone into the process. Thanks very much to the staff. The revisions made to the final rules were a significant improvement — the elimination of labor information and rollback of some of the more onerous document collection and production obligations, especially. The delay in issuing the final rules was worth it to see the changes that were made. Hopefully the remaining ambiguities are resolved soon.
Partner in the Global Antitrust Practice at White & Case; Former Deputy Director of the FTC's Bureau of Competition
Today, the FTC voted unanimously (5-0) to finalize amendments to the HSR Form and Instructions. This update marks the first time in over 45 years that the agencies have done a top-to-bottom revision of the HSR Form. These changes bring the HSR Form into the modern era—where mergers and acquisitions have become more complex and more frequent—and will better position both agencies to efficiently and effectively discharge our statutory duties. Much work went into updating the HSR Form, including from staff at the agencies as well as from members of the public, companies and organizations, and state attorneys general who collectively submitted hundreds of thoughtful comments. Thank you to all who contributed to this effort. The final rule will be effective 90 days after it is published in the Federal Register.
FTC Finalizes Changes to Premerger Notification Form
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