US DOJ closes investigation into Seismic Software-Highspot merger
( August 19, 2026, 19:29 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: An investigation into a proposed merger between Seismic Software and HighSpot was closed by the US Department of Justice following a "targeted review," the agency announced. “After a targeted review of key competitive questions, the Antitrust Division made the decision to close its investigation, reducing the Second Request compliance burden on the merging companies," US DOJ Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward Jr. said. "The resolution of this matter using a targeted approach is an excellent example of the Antitrust Division efficiently reviewing a proposed merger with an expedited focus on key dispositive issues.”Statement follows below:...
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