When two firms merge, they must notify the Antitrust Division of Justice or the FTC of their plan to merge under the:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act requires companies to notify the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and provide information regarding their proposed merger. The purpose of this notification is to allow these agencies to review and analyze the potential impact of the merger on competition in the relevant market(s) and take appropriate action if necessary. The Clayton Act also provides antitrust scrutiny for specific types of mergers and acquisitions, but it does not have a requirement for pre-merger notification like the HSR Act. The Lanham Act, Norris-LaGuardia Act, and Wagner Act do not relate to antitrust regulations or mergers and acquisitions.

When Two Firms Merge, They Must Notify the Antitrust Division