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Federal Trade Commission Announces Update of Transaction Thresholds for Filings

Clayton Northrop

Federal Trade Commission Announces Update of Transaction Thresholds for Filings
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On January 10, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the approval of revised jurisdictional thresholds and a revised filing fee schedule for the Hart‑Scott‑Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. Starting in 2025, the transaction threshold for reporting proposed mergers and acquisitions under Section 7A of the Clayton Act will be increased from $119.5 million to $126.4 million, with the revision based on changes in the gross national product. This requirement will be applicable to all transactions closing on or after the effective date, which is 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.