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ARTICLE · 12 FEBRUARY 2020

HSR Thresholds Will Increase For 2020 Transactions

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Size-of-transaction threshold under Hart-Scott-Rodino Act will increase to $94 million.

United StatesAntitrust/Competition Law
Michael Sibarium
Michael Sibarium
Alvin Dunn
Alvin Dunn
Jeetander T. Dulani
Jeetander T. Dulani
Drew A. Navikas
Drew A. Navikas
Evan Storm
Evan Storm

Size-of-transaction threshold under Hart-Scott-Rodino Act will increase to $94 million.

On February 27, 2020, revised thresholds for the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR) will take effect. The thresholds determine whether parties involved in proposed mergers, consolidations, or other acquisitions of voting securities, assets, or unincorporated interests must notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) of a proposed transaction and comply with a mandatory waiting period before the transaction can be consummated. Note that the current $90 million threshold is still in effect for transactions that will close on or before February 26, 2020.

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