U.S. Anti-Trust from the U.S. Government

Mergers and acquisitions are two different ways of bringing organizations together.  In a merger two entities are brought together and combined to become one larger entity.  In an acquisition, one entity transfers its control to another but may still act independently.  Prior to these acts being finalized for entities acting within the United States, there must be a review and acknowledgement from the Antitrust Division, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice all enforcing federal anti-trust laws. To gain more information on mergers and acquisitions being considered within the United States is at the Federal Register.  This publication is created and printed by the Government Printing Office which also includes information for the National Archives and Records Administration.  According to the webpage for the Federal Register, it is the “official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents. It is updated daily by 6 a.m. and is published Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.”  When making business decisions, it is important to have the most up to date information available when considering purchases from either stock or companies.  This publication is just one of the many ways to acquire information relevant to those decisions.