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New HSR Reporting Thresholds Announced for 2015The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (HSR) requires parties to transactions meeting certain size thresholds to make notification filings with the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice and to observe a waiting period before closing. On January 15, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission announced increases in the reporting thresholds under HSR. Changes to the HSR reporting and exemption thresholds are made each year based on annual changes in the Gross National Product. The revised thresholds were published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2015 and will be effective on and after February 20, 2015. HSR applies to acquisitions of assets, voting securities and non-corporate interests (such as limited liability company membership interests), and also may apply to the formation of joint ventures, corporations and non-corporate entities (such as LLCs or limited partnerships). Revised HSR Reporting ThresholdsUnder the new thresholds:
Even if a transaction is reportable based on these thresholds, it may qualify for an exemption from the HSR filing requirements. For example, exemptions are available for certain acquisitions of non-U.S. assets and voting securities. HSR Filing FeesEffective February 20, 2015, HSR filing fees will be as follows:
Penalty for Failure to Make and HSR FilingIt is recommended for companies considering transactions to seek legal advice and determine if an HSR filing will be required. Complex rules govern transaction valuation and the availability of exemptions under HSR. Failure to make a required HSR filing before closing is a violation of federal law and can subject parties to penalties of up to $16,000 per day for each day of noncompliance. Penalties can also be imposed on parties who submit incomplete filings (even if the filing was timely made). If you have questions about the new HSR thresholds or how to apply HSR to a specific transaction, please contact Martin Brinkley, Miranda Miller, David Clement or the Smith Anderson lawyer you currently work with. |
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