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US M&A Activity: Remedies Return, States Press Forward, And HSR Form Reverts
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
In Q2 2026, US antitrust agencies under the Trump 2.0 leadership are more open to negotiating structural remedies for mergers, but federal clearance does not guarantee protection from state or private legal challenges. The HSR filing form has reverted to a previous version, with potential new rules expected by year's end.
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You face sharper regulatory hurdles as federal merger approvals won’t stop states or private parties from blocking deals. Get your remedy plans worked out and buyers lined up before filing; the HSR form changes mean compliance demands can shift fast.
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2 sources · first reported 21 Aug 2026 · latest 24 Aug 2026
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