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Regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance · Working

Market allocation

Also called: market sharing

ELI5

Competitors dividing customers, territories or products instead of competing.

Used in conversation

“Do not describe market allocation as agreed until the operative document says so.”

Pitch context

You will see “Market allocation” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance.

Why it matters: In regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 3

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