According to the latest filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the merger plan between the online education platform Udemy, Inc. and a certain exchange has reached a key milestone.

The United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially approved the early termination of the mandatory waiting period stipulated by the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act (HSR Act). This decision means that the merger transaction between the two companies is no longer subject to the statutory waiting period, clearing a significant regulatory hurdle for subsequent integration. Industry analysts point out that early termination of the waiting period usually reflects the regulator’s preliminary approval of the transaction’s competitive impact and also signals that the merger process may accelerate. The strong alliance between Udemy and Coursera is set to reshape the global online education market landscape. The complementarity between the two parties in course content, technology platforms, and user bases is expected to create significant synergies. As regulatory barriers are crossed, the market’s focus will shift to specific integration plans and future strategic planning.