antitrust clearance
[ˌæntiˈtrʌst ˈklɪrəns]
nounpl: antitrust clearances
aprovação antitruste
1. Official authorization from competition authorities permitting a merger, acquisition, or business combination to proceed without violating antitrust laws
The company received antitrust clearance from the FTC before completing the merger.
A empresa recebeu aprovação antitruste da FTC antes de concluir a fusão.
2. Legal permission granted by regulatory bodies confirming that a proposed business transaction does not violate competition laws
Antitrust clearance was contingent on divesting certain business units.
A aprovação antitruste estava condicionada à alienação de certas unidades de negócio.
3. The process or document confirming compliance with antitrust regulations in corporate transactions
Without antitrust clearance, the acquisition cannot be finalized.
Sem aprovação antitruste, a aquisição não pode ser finalizada.
In Brazil, antitrust clearance is primarily overseen by CADE, the administrative body responsible for competition defense. This term is critical in M&A transactions and is frequently used in business and legal contexts. In the USA, the FTC and DOJ are the primary authorities. The process can be lengthy and may require conditions or divestitures, particularly in high-stakes corporate transactions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
get/obtain antitrust clearance
subject to antitrust clearance
antitrust clearance contingent upon
pending antitrust clearance
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