The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced updates to the jurisdictional thresholds under Section 8 of the Clayton Act for 2025. These thresholds are significant as they pertain to interlocking directorates, which occur when an officer or director of one company also serves in a similar capacity at a competing firm.
For the year 2025, the updated thresholds are set at $51,380,000 for Section 8(a)(1) and $5,138,000 for Section 8(a)(2)(A). These changes will take effect upon their publication in the Federal Register. A complete list of current thresholds is available on the FTC's website and will be updated closer to their effective date.
The decision to revise these thresholds was unanimously approved by a vote of 5-0. The FTC continues its mission to "promote competition, and protect and educate consumers." The agency emphasizes that it will never demand money or make threats and encourages individuals to learn more about how competition benefits consumers or file an antitrust complaint if necessary.
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