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Safe harbor

Safe harbor refers to indicative thresholds used to identify transactions that are likely to raise limited concentration concerns.

Why it matters

It provides a quick first filter for risk prioritisation, while still requiring full local-market analysis behind the file.

In practice

Teams usually read it with HHI and delta HHI first, then refine the view with local proximity, formats and relevant-market logic.

Common mistake

Treating safe harbor thresholds as an automatic conclusion rather than an analytical shortcut.

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Related documentation

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