regulatory
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.55
DOJ issues Second Request to Patrick Industries and LCI Industries, extending HSR waiting period for merger
PATRICK INDUSTRIES INC
- DOJ issued a Second Request for additional information and documentary material to Patrick Industries (PATK) and LCI Industries on October 9, 2026.
- The Second Request extends the HSR waiting period until 30 days after both companies substantially comply, unless DOJ terminates it earlier.
- The parties withdrew their initial HSR filings on Sept 4, 2026, and refiled Sept 9, 2026, starting a new waiting period.
- June 30, 2026 merger agreement: First Merger Sub merges into LCI, then LCI merges into Second Merger Sub, a Patrick subsidiary.
- Patrick filed a Form S-4 (File No. 333-299100) on Sept 23, 2026; the registration statement is not yet effective.