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Navigating US Antitrust Review: M&A Strategy in the Era of Heightened Scrutiny
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Key Findings
FTC Second Request rate has increased from 3% to 5.5% since 2021. Vertical mergers face increased behavioral remedy requirements. Mergers in healthcare and tech face the longest review timelines.
FTC and DOJ merger review has intensified. This whitepaper provides a strategic framework for merger parties, covering deal design, HSR notification, Second Request management, and consent decree negotiation.