The US merger control regime has a relatively easy filing process, but its review process can be very burdensome in a small percentage of transactions. Determining reportability is relatively straightforward for most transactions and the filing itself, while requiring some information in unusual forms, is not particularly complex and can often be prepared in a few days, or even less, if the required information is readily available.

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Originally published in Acquisition International | November 2013

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