Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act Exemptions by Topic Checklist

Summary

This is a checklist of potential exemptions to the filing requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino ("HSR") Act, 15 U.S.C. § 18a, organized by exemption type. Exemptions can render part or all of a transaction non-reportable. The HSR Act exemptions are complex and technical; for specific questions, parties should consult antitrust counsel as well as the Premerger Notification Office of the Federal Trade Commission's (PNO) informal interpretations at https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/premerger-notification-program/informal-interpretations.