---
title: "Prepare the information request for merger notification screening"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/mergers-and-acquisitions-private-equity/prepare-the-information-request-for-merger-notification-screening"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A2-P20260916-1"
practice_area: "Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity"
tier: "red"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Prepare the information request for merger notification screening

> Map available transaction and financial information to a lawyer-selected current threshold checklist and draft a request for missing facts.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/mergers-and-acquisitions-private-equity/prepare-the-information-request-for-merger-notification-screening  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity](https://ailawframework.com/practice/mergers-and-acquisitions-private-equity.md) |
| Human involvement | Red: Lawyer writes; AI may check, clarify or collect data |
| How AI is used | Map available transaction and financial information to a lawyer-selected current threshold checklist and draft a request for missing facts. |
| What the lawyer must review | Apply current statutory instruments, thresholds, exemptions and control rules to verified facts Make the notification or waiver decision separately |
| Written for / versions | — |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer leads the decision**

A targeted facts request and source map for merger notification screening.

- What the AI does: Map available transaction and financial information to a lawyer-selected current threshold checklist and draft a request for missing facts.
- What the lawyer does: Apply the current statutory instruments, thresholds, exemptions and control rules to verified facts; make the notification or waiver decision separately.
- Who reviews: The lawyer responsible for this task
- Basis: Suggested checking workflow informed by the linked official sources. The workflow and traffic light are framework guidance, not a source-issued AI classification.
- Why: A focused work product makes the review proportionate: check the source inputs and every material result, then resolve the specific exceptions before relying on it.
- Restriction: Pause a no-notification conclusion while material group, revenue or prior-acquisition facts are missing. Escalate uncertain exemptions or targeted requirements; an AI threshold answer is not clearance.
- Written for: AU

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Confirm the proposed acquisition, relevant entities, group/control relationships, Australian connection and expected timing.
2. Reconcile Australian revenue, global transaction value and relevant prior acquisitions to reliable records; label estimates and missing information.
3. Check the current general, cumulative, asset, voting-power and any targeted requirements and exemptions that may apply.
4. Resolve the notification position with the responsible adviser and confirm any necessary approval or waiver before allowing the deal to proceed.

## Practical guide

Jurisdiction: Australia. ACCC mandatory merger control operating from 1 January 2026; additional asset and voting-power requirements commenced 1 April 2026.

**Deliverable**: A targeted facts request and source map for merger notification screening.

**Inputs**

- Deal structure and group chart
- Relevant revenue and valuation records
- Acquisition history and proposed transaction dates

**Example**: The buyer’s history includes several purchases of similar businesses. Request the supporting acquisition information rather than checking only this deal’s headline price.

**Stop and escalate when**

- Pause a no-notification conclusion while material group, revenue or prior-acquisition facts are missing.
- Escalate uncertain exemptions or targeted requirements; an AI threshold answer is not clearance.

Checked 2026-09-16.

## Sources

- [ACCC: Thresholds for notifying acquisitions](https://www.accc.gov.au/business/mergers-and-acquisitions/thresholds-for-notifying-acquisitions) (checked 2026-09-16)

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*