DOJ Approves Keysight Buyout with Asset Sale Condition
Published Date: 6/12/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. government says Keysight Technologies can’t buy Spirent Communications without making some changes because it could hurt competition. To fix this, Keysight must sell parts of Spirent’s business to Viavi Solutions and help Viavi keep those businesses running smoothly. People have 60 days to share their thoughts on this plan before it’s final.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Spirent business lines must be sold
The proposed Final Judgment requires Keysight to divest Spirent’s high-speed ethernet, network security, and channel emulation business lines (the listed Divestiture Assets) to Viavi Solutions, Inc. or another buyer approved by the United States. The divestiture must occur within 10 calendar days after the Court’s Asset Preservation and Hold Separate Order or within 10 calendar days after required Regulatory Approvals (whichever is later), subject to U.S. approval of up to a total 90‑day extension.
Transition services to keep operations running
Defendants must provide transition services to the buyer: up to 90 calendar days for warehousing, IT, HR, accounting, payroll, marketing, export control and related functions, and up to 12 months for customer service and support. The United States may approve one or more extensions totaling up to an additional 90 calendar days, and the buyer may terminate transition services on 30 calendar days’ notice.
Employee hiring and compensation protections
Defendants must identify Relevant Personnel and give the buyer the opportunity to hire them, provide personnel details within 10 business days on request, and must not interfere with hiring. For Relevant Personnel who join the buyer within 180 calendar days of the Divestiture Date (or whose employment transfers automatically), Defendants must waive non-compete and nondisclosure restrictions related to the divested business and vest/pay accrued bonuses, incentives, and other compensation; Defendants also face a 12‑month limited non-solicit on rehiring certain personnel.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Department and Agencies
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-14935, United States v. Edwards LifeSciences Corp. and Genesis MedTech Group Limited; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
The U.S. government says Edwards LifeSciences broke the rules when it bought JC Medical from Genesis MedTech. Edwards must pay $10 million, Genesis pays $2 million, and Edwards has to get approval before buying any company working on special heart valve devices in the U.S. This keeps the market fair and protects competition in heart health tech.
2026-14903, United States, et al. v. OhioHealth Corporation; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
The U.S. government and Ohio are taking on OhioHealth Corporation for using sneaky contract rules that stop insurers from offering cheaper health plans. OhioHealth must now remove these rules and promise not to use them again, helping more budget-friendly options reach patients. People have 60 days to share their thoughts before the court makes it official.
2026-14812, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane
The Expeditionary Missions Consortium–Crane just added a bunch of new members and said goodbye to one. This update keeps their special legal protections in place, so if anyone tries to sue them over competition issues, they can only claim actual damages. No big money changes or project shifts, and they’ll keep sharing membership updates as they happen.
2026-14803, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy Consortium
The Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy Consortium (RISE) just added nine new members to their team, including companies from New York, North Carolina, and beyond. This update helps protect them from big antitrust lawsuits, limiting damages to actual losses. The group’s work continues as planned, and they’ll keep sharing membership updates as they grow.
2026-14806, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Defense Industrial Based Consortium
The Defense Industrial Based Consortium (DIBC) just updated its membership list, adding lots of new companies from the U.S., Canada, and the UK. This change keeps special legal protections in place that limit how much money can be claimed in antitrust lawsuits. These updates took effect early 2026 and affect all members involved in defense-related research and production.
2026-14786, Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Naval Surface Technology & Innovation Consortium
The Naval Surface Technology & Innovation Consortium (NSTIC) updated its member list, adding lots of new companies from all over the U.S. This change helps protect members from big antitrust lawsuits, limiting damages to actual losses only. These updates were officially filed on January 8, 2026, and keep the consortium’s teamwork strong and legally safe.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2025-10720, Sunshine Act Meetings
The Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission moved its Sunshine Act meeting from June 12 to June 24, 2025, at 2 p.m. This change affects anyone following or involved in mine safety reviews and ensures meetings stay open and transparent. No extra costs are involved, just a new date to mark on your calendar!
Next: 2025-10540, Dredged Material Management Options in the New York Bight
The EPA is exploring new ways to manage dredged material in the New York Bight to keep our ocean healthy and safe. This means they’re checking out different options to find the best spot for dumping dredged stuff without harming the environment or ocean activities. If you live near or work in the area, expect updates soon, as these changes could affect local projects and budgets.