Primer on Economic Considerations in the FTC and DOJ Horizontal Merger Approval Process

CRS Report, RS22606, Mergers and Acquisitions: Primer on Economic Considerations in the FTC and DOJ Horizontal Merger Approval Process, February 15, 2007.

  • “The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) jointly enforce antitrust laws that cover mergers and acquisitions of large companies. Initially, firms seeking a merger notify the agencies of their intent and provide information on their products and industries. Consumers, competitors, and other interested parties may also notify the enforcement agencies of their concerns. If the enforcement agencies determine a full review is warranted, they acquire more detailed information from the merging firms. Regulatory agencies focus on several economic criteria to evaluate a proposed merger.”
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