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What is HSR review and how does it affect M&A timing?

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HSR (Hart-Scott-Rodino) is the US antitrust review process for M&A transactions above certain size thresholds (currently ~$120M). Parties file a notification with the FTC and DOJ, then wait 30 days during which the agencies review the deal.

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