The US FTC announces new jurisdictional thresholds for the HSR, which it adjusts annually based on changes in the gross national product

Cuomo, Paul; Bodosky, Michael P.

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26 Jan 2018

The US FTC announces new jurisdictional thresholds for the HSR, which it adjusts annually based on changes in the gross national product

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US FTC, Annual Update of Size of Transaction Thresholds for Premerger Notification Filings and Interlocking Directorates, Press Release, 26 January 2018

On January 26, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission announced new jurisdictional thresholds for the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (“HSR Act”) and Section 8 of the Clayton Act (“Corporate Interlock Statute”). The FTC is required to adjust the thresholds annually, based on changes in the gross national product. The new HSR thresholds will become effective February 28, 2018 (30 days after publication in the

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Paul Cuomo
Baker Botts (Washington)

United States 10 contributions 4633 visits
Michael P. Bodosky
Baker Botts (Washington)

United States 7 contributions 1059 visits

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Paul Cuomo, Michael P. Bodosky, The US FTC announces new jurisdictional thresholds for the HSR, which it adjusts annually based on changes in the gross national product, 26 January 2018, e-Competitions January 2018, Art. N° 95040

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