Pre-merger notifications
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
FTC and the Justice Department's Antitrust Division are implementing an electronic filing system that will allow firms to submit pre-merger notifications online, according to a June 20 announcement. The forms are required in advance of transactions for certain mergers and acquisitions. The electronic filing option will be available upon the issue of a forthcoming Federal Register notice, FTC states. In addition to being a beneficial move for companies, the new system complies with the Government Paperwork Elimination Act, which requires that federal agencies provide electronic filing and signature options to the extent practicable...