Where is the line drawn between acquisitions of securities made “solely for the purpose of investment” on one hand, and influencing control, thereby requiring regulatory approval, on the other hand? That is the central...more
7/18/2016
/ Acquisitions ,
Baker Hughes ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Exemptions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Halliburton ,
Hart-Scott-Rodino Act ,
Investment Firms ,
Mergers ,
Oil & Gas ,
Premerger Notifications ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Securities ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Waiting Periods
The Federal Trade Commission has announced the following new Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filing thresholds, which will be effective for transactions closing on or after Feb. 11, 2013....more