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Gun Jumping in M&A Transactions: The Boundaries of Permissible Conduct Before Clearance by the Commission

29 Sep 2026

Gun jumping arises when parties to an M&A transaction begin implementing the transaction or coordinating their market conduct before obtaining the required merger clearance. Until closing, the target company must remain independent, while buyer influence, information exchange and integration activities must stay within permitted limits to avoid significant fines and other regulatory consequences.

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Ivana Ružičić, Managing Partner and Ana Stojak, Junior Associate at PR Legal