A Standard Document that should be used to prepare an affidavit for either a buyer or seller to accompany a premerger filing under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act in a negotiated transaction (known as a non-Rule 801.30 transaction). This Standard Document discusses what types of transactions are considered negotiated under the HSR Act, the identity of proper signatories to the affidavit, language that must be included in the affidavit, and filing logistics. This Standard Document has integrated drafting notes with important explanations and drafting tips.