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Earlier this week, the Federal Trade Commission officially reinstated the practice of including “prior approval” requirements in consent orders settling merger investigation cases by...
Several U.S. regulatory schemes can affect the ability of foreign investors to acquire an interest in or control of U.S.-based companies. Parties considering cross-border investments should think early and often about how to steer their deal through relevant agencies.
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) has announced a new policy to dramatically expand its use of prior approval orders in merger transactions. On October 25, the FTC...
On October 25, 2021, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its “Statement on Use of Prior Approval Provisions in Merger Orders” (the Statement). The Statement announces two...
On 25 October, the FTC released a Statement on the Use of Prior Approval Provisions in Merger Orders (Prior Approval Statement) making clear that the agency intends to include in all...