Politico October 22, 2024
With Ben Leonard
Driving The Day
MERGER BURDEN SHIFT? The Federal Trade Commission recently finalized new rules that expand requirements for companies across sectors to notify the agency and the Justice Department of significant mergers in a move that could have a considerable impact on health care companies, Ben reports.
When they go into effect in mid-January, the rules seek to dramatically increase the information companies must provide about mergers. They’ll apply to hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, tech firms and providers in deals over a certain financial threshold.
Transparency vs. innovation: The rules are a game-changer that supporters say will require companies to be more transparent and take the burden off regulators in trying to prevent illegal mergers and acquisitions. Opponents...
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