New concentration thresholds in the draft 2023 US Merger Guidelines
In this paper, we discuss how the proposed draft 2023 US Merger Guidelines have redrawn the thresholds for determining whether a merger should be presumed...
CRA assists clients seeking clearance for proposed mergers and acquisitions from national competition authorities. We also assist third parties and government agencies in connection with mergers and acquisitions. Our engagements have involved a wide array of firms and industries worldwide.
We define relevant product and geographic markets, measure market concentration, evaluate conditions of entry and efficiencies, and assess competitive effects. As appropriate, we employ advanced econometric and economic approaches—many of which were developed by CRA economists—to assess the competitive implications of mergers.
If a merger is challenged by a government agency, CRA experts also provide expert testimony on the competitive effects of horizontal and vertical mergers. CRA also advises companies in many industries to assess whether potential acquisition targets are likely to trigger investigations by competition authorities.
Engagements
- 01Dr. Elizabeth M. Bailey testifies on behalf of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard in preliminary injunction winCharles River Associates expert, Dr. Elizabeth M. Bailey, provided expert testimony and economic analysis on behalf of Microsoft and Activision Blizzard in an...View engagement
- 02CRA consultants assist in clearance of oil and gas dealBaker Hughes has obtained global antitrust clearance for its acquisition of Altus Intervention. Both parties were active in well intervention services,...View engagement
- 03Dr. Elizabeth M. Bailey provides testimony on behalf of ASSA ABLOY and Spectrum Brands in DOJ “Litigate the Fix” merger challengeCharles River Associates expert, Dr. Elizabeth M. Bailey, provided expert testimony and economic analysis on behalf of ASSA ABLOY AB and Spectrum Brands...View engagement