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ARTICLE · 24 JANUARY 2014

Hart-Scott-Rodino Thresholds Increased Approximately 7 Percent For 2014

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This year's revised Federal Trade Commission thresholds under Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) represent an approximately 7 percent increase from the existing amounts.

United StatesAntitrust/Competition Law
John Dierking
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  • This year's revised Federal Trade Commission thresholds under Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) represent an approximately 7 percent increase from the existing amounts. They will apply to all applicable transactions on or after February 24, 2014.
  • The penalties for noncompliance with HSR requirements include, but are not limited to, civil penalties of up to $16,000 per day for each day of violation.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced this year's revision to the thresholds under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR), representing an approximately 7 percent increase from the existing amounts. The revised amounts will apply to all transactions closing on or after February 24, 2014. Section 7A of the Clayton Act requires revisions to the HSR thresholds annually based on changes in the gross national product.

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