Enviri Receives HSR Clearance for Clean Earth Sale, Advancing Divestiture

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Enviri announced the termination of the HSR waiting period for the sale of its Clean Earth business, marking a significant step towards completing the divestiture and the spin-off of New Enviri.

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• HSR Waiting Period Terminated

  The Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act waiting period for the sale of the Clean Earth business has been terminated, indicating U.S. antitrust regulators have completed their review.

• Key Condition for Sale Met

  This termination satisfies one of the key conditions required for the closing of the Clean Earth business sale to Veolia Environnement S.A.

• Remaining Milestones Outlined

  The company still needs to file its Form 10 for New Enviri, file a definitive proxy statement, and secure shareholder approval, with closing targeted for mid-year.

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This filing announces a critical regulatory milestone for Enviri's proposed sale of its Clean Earth business. The termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act waiting period signifies U.S. antitrust regulators have completed their review, removing a significant hurdle for the transaction. This progress is particularly important given the company's recent wider losses, as the divestiture is a key strategic move to streamline operations and potentially improve its financial position. Investors should monitor the remaining milestones, including the filing of the Form 10 for New Enviri, the definitive proxy statement, and securing shareholder approval, all targeted for mid-year.