FTC Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification Report

FTC Approves Fiscal Year 2020 Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification Report The Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department's Antitrust Division released the agencies' 43nd Annual Hart-Scott-Rodino Report. The report provides HSR Premerger Notification data for fiscal year 2020, and its release coincides with an unprecedented surge in pre-merger filings during the current fiscal year. Enacted by Congress in 1976, the Hart Scott Rodino Act gives the federal government the opportunity to investigate and challenge mergers that are likely to harm consumers before injury occurs. The Commission vote to issue the annual report was 5-0. Chair Lina M. Khan and Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter issued a joint statement. Commissioners Noah Joshua Phillips and Christine S. Wilson also issued a joint statement. The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition, and protect and educate consumers. You can learn more about how competition benefits consumers or file an antitrust complaint.  For the latest news and resources, follow the FTC on social media, subscribe to press releases and read our blog. Contact Information Media Contact: Betsy Lordan Office of Public Affairs 202-326-3707 Related Actions Statement of Chair Lina M. Khan Joined by Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter Regarding the FY 2020 Hart-Scott-Rodino Annual Report for Transmittal to Congress Statement of Commissioners Noah Joshua Phillips and Christine S. Wilson Regarding the FY 2020 Hart-Scott Rodino Annual Report to Congress Hart-Scott-Rodino Annual Report to Congress: Fiscal Year 2020 Media Resources Merger Review More news from the FTC >>    SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:  Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help This is a free service provided by the Federal Trade Commission.

 

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