On March 4, 2019, the Federal Register published FTC notices
with the latest annual adjustments to the statutory thresholds
under both the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976
(15 U.S.C. § 18a) (HSR) and Section 8 of the Clayton Act (15
U.S.C. § 19). Once the new thresholds come into effect, the
HSR size-of-the-transaction threshold will increase approximately
6.6% from $84.4 million to $90 million.
For HSR purposes, the revised thresholds will apply for
transactions that close on or after April 3, 2019. For Section 8
purposes, the revised thresholds are effective immediately.
Size-of-the-Transaction Test
(Original: $50 Million; New as of April 3, 2019: $90 Million)
