Documents/FTC2009/2: Maintain Competition/Strategy 2.1.2: HSR Filings

Strategy 2.1.2: HSR Filings

Continue to make efficient use of the initial 30-day period after HSR filings (or 15 days for a cash tender offer) to determine whether a more detailed investigation is needed to assess whether a merger is likely to harm competition, and to avoid unnecessary extended investigations, including prompt inter-agency clearance and timely review.

Other Information:

When appropriate, issue requests for additional information under HSR to determine whether a merger is likely to be anticompetitive.

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