Calgary-Agrium Inc. announced Dec. 27 that it withdrew its notification and report form submitted to the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act in connection with the previously announced acquisition of all of the outstanding common stock of UAP Holding Corp. Agrium refiled its notification and report form on Dec. 28, 2007. Agrium originally filed its notification and report form under the HSR Act on Dec. 10, 2007. By re-filing, Agrium will have a full 15-day period after the re-filing to discuss the transaction and answer any questions raised by the DOJ or the FTC. The waiting period under the HSR Act will expire at 11:59 pm New York City time Jan. 14, 2008, unless this period is earlier terminated or extended.
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