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… 9301006 Informal Interpretation 9301006 Informal Interpretation January 14, 1993 Federal Trade Commission Pre-Merger Office Bureau of Competition Sixth & Pennsylvania …
Date
Rule
801.1(a); 7A(c)(4); 7A(a)(2)(B)
1/25/93 Called [redacted]. It appears that [redacted] is a political subdivision, and therefore, exempt. Nonprofit corporate affiliate is an entity and would be required to file if it meets the size...
… 9301005 Informal Interpretation 9301005 Informal Interpretation January 13, 1993 Ms. Nancy Ovuka United States … Requirement of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 Dear Ms. Ovuka: This is to confirm …
1/11/93 - called [redacted]. He advises that [redacted] holds only [redacted] and the latter's financials reflect the size of [redacted]. [Redacted] is a single entity and controls neither entity. The...
… 9301003 Informal Interpretation 9301003 Informal Interpretation January 8, 1993 VIA TELECOPY NO. (202) 326-2050 … made during the preceding five years. You stated the FTCs position that the applicable five-year period was that …
Date
Rule
801.1(c)(3); 803.2; 801.1(c)(4)
1/11/93 Under 801.1(c)(4), if settlor retains a reversionary interest, then settlor holds assets of the trust. By naming himself beneficiary, individual who contributed more than 50% has retained a...
… Cut Bank et al. Rayle v. First Natl Bank of Cut Bank et al. FTC amicus curiae brief in Rayle v. First Natl Bank of Cut …
Date
Federal Court
Central District of California
FTC amicus curiae brief in Rayle v. First Natl Bank of Cut Bank et al. before the Central District of California concerning whether an equity receiver may sue on behalf of defrauded customers
… 9301004 Informal Interpretation 9301004 Informal Interpretation January 12, 1993 … concerning the position of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with respect to a proposed acquisition of the … and March 18, 1991, addressed to Mr. Patrick Sharp), the FTC took the position that the acquisition of a [redacted] …
Date
Rule
801.1(c); 801.63
The Trust remains in existence and continues to hold title to the asset after the transaction. This is a purchase of a stream of income and not reportable.
… 9301008 Informal Interpretation 9301008 Informal Interpretation VIA TELECOPIER/ REGULAR U. S. MAIL Mr. Victor … of [redacted], such acquisition would be exempt under FTC Rule 802.51(b) under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust …
Date
Rule
802.51
In order to be an exempt transaction under section 802.51, you need only to satisfy one of the subsections (a, b, c or d) listed therein.
… FTC Staff Comment Before the Legislative Audit Counsel, … South Carolina Concerning the Regulation of the Health Care Professions Submitted by wfg-adm109 on January 1, 1993 | 12:00AM FTC Staff Comment Before the Legislative Audit Counsel, …
… 9212005 Informal Interpretation 9212005 Informal Interpretation December 14, 1992 Staff Attorney Patrick Sharpe, … I am not an attorney; my title is compliance specialist.) Premerger Notification Office Bureau of Competition Room 303 …
Date
Rule
7A(c)(1); 802.1
See # 23 in Premerger Practice Manual refers to the PMN Office position on loans. Called [redacted] 12-18-92. Noted that the sale of substantially all of a portfolio of loans can be exempt under c-1...
… 9212004 Informal Interpretation 9212004 Informal Interpretation The trust is known colloquially as a … defines voting securities as “any securities\ which at present or upon conversion entitle the owner or holder …
Date
Rule
801.40; 801.1(f)(1)
12/16/92 – Advised [redacted- colleague] in the absence of [redacted- author of the letter] that the premerger office was of the view that the trust units were not voting securities. Asked for further...
… 9212002 Informal Interpretation 9212002 Informal Interpretation December 10, 1992 VIA FACSIMILE Ms. Nancy Ovuka … Notification Practice Manual (1991), Interpretation 64, the FTC staff concluded that a single-member public benefit …
Date
Rule
801.2(d); 802.30
12/14/92 The transaction is exempt. The parties have already filed for a merger and consolidation so that the contemplated restructuring is covered by the prior filing. JS andRS concurs 802.30 does...
… 9112003 Informal Interpretation 9112003 Informal Interpretation December 3, 1991 CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mr. Patrick Sharp Premerger Specialist Premerger Notification Office H-303 …
Date
Rule
801.1(c); 802.63
Called (redacted) firm and informed a cast of thousands in a conference call that my answer was over-simplified. After explaining John Sipples letter of 11-21-90, the parties decided to file and did...
… 9212001 Informal Interpretation 9212001 Informal Interpretation December 2, 1992 BY HAND Patrick Sharpe, Esq. Premerger Notification Office Bureau of Competition Room 321 …
Date
Rule
801.10
If this is straight up, as is, with no side deals (contractual agreements, etc.) then this is ok. Otherwise, we are troubled lets talk. Called [redacted] 12-3-92. [Redacted] said that the parties will...
… 9212003 Informal Interpretation 9212003 Informal Interpretation December 10, 1992 John Sipple, Esq. Director Pre-Merger Notification Office Federal Trade Commission 6th …
Date
Rule
801.10(b)
Clarified that payment is not received until after the services is provided. If payment was received before the service is provided the countervailing liability/obligation would have to be added to...
… 9212006 Informal Interpretation 9212006 Informal Interpretation December 15, 1992 VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS Premerger … notification requirement. If I have misapprehended the FTCs position on this issue, please so notify me immediately …
… 9212007 Informal Interpretation 9212007 Informal Interpretation December 15, 1992 Ms. Nancy Ovuka Federal Trade … exempt from filing under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act. The basis of the exemption from reporting …