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US M&A activity: Remedies return, states press forward, and HSR form reverts
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
US antitrust agencies under current leadership are open to negotiated structural remedies if proposed early, but state-level enforcement and private suits continue to pose risks after federal clearance. The HSR form has reverted to its pre-2025 version, with further revisions possible this year, affecting M&A filing requirements and timelines.
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You face rising regulatory hurdles beyond federal agencies as states gain power to block or delay deals; start crafting remedy packages early and plan integration contingencies to avoid costly injunctions.
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antitrustmergersremediesHSR-formstate-enforcement