Common use of Acquisition and Distributors Clause in Contracts

Acquisition and Distributors. Certain other business transactions and practices (such as mergers and acquisitions) may violate the antitrust laws if they "unreasonably" restrain trade or damage a competitor. The legal considerations involved in these transactions and practices can be very complex. Accordingly, you must consult the Law Department before entering into any agreement for (a) the acquisition of a business; (b) the formation, amendment or termination of any distributor agreement; or (c) the establishment of or deviation from a formal pricing policy or list.