The number of deals cleared with conditions fell sharply in 2024. Many antitrust authorities remained skeptical of whether merger remedies can effectively address antitrust concerns, choosing instead to challenge and ultimately seek to block M&A. Paradoxically, where remedies were agreed, authorities were increasingly creative. Over half of cases contained behavioral commitments. We are now on the precipice of a paradigm shift. A more permissive merger control environment should mean less resistance to merger remedies. All things being equal, dealmakers should have an easier path to clearance.
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