Under the EU merger regulations, preapproval is not needed under which of the following conditions?
A) Where a non-EU firm is involved in the merger.
B) Where the firms are involved in agricultural trade.
C) Where the merger falls under a de minimis exception or has the benefit of a block exception.
D) All of the above.

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Preapproval is not needed if the merger falls under a de minimis exception (meaning the combined worldwide turnover of the merging firms is less than €50 million) or has the benefit of a block exception (meaning the merged entity's market share is below certain thresholds). The involvement of non-EU firms or agricultural trade is not relevant in determining whether preapproval is needed under EU merger regulations.

Under the EU Merger Regulations, Preapproval Is Not Needed Under