8 Antitrust Considerations For Defense Industry M&A

Law360, New York (January 6, 2015, 10:36 AM EST) -- Aerospace and defense contractors engage in a wide range of mergers, acquisitions and joint venture transactions. Like all companies, aerospace and defense contractors need to be sensitive to antitrust considerations that might limit their ability to complete certain transactions. Transactions in the defense sector are often subject to even greater antitrust scrutiny, and the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have challenged numerous mergers and acquisitions in this industry. This article highlights some of the leading factors contractors should consider when contemplating M&A transactions in their unique industry....

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