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Its resources must be so depleted and its prospects for rehabilitation so remote that the firm is on the verge of financial collapse

The current Guidelines acknowledge the defense but describe it as "rarely" applicable, emphasizing that all three prongs must be satisfied and that the burden of proof falls squarely on the merging parties

However, under either standard, the evidence must be substantial, and courts have uniformly applied the defense with considerable strictness

Third, and critically, Pinnacle's growth rate must be assessed in the context of the broader market

Competitive Pressures and Market Entry Pinnacle's deceleration and seller churn must be understood in the context of the broader competitive landscape, which has evolved significantly since Pinnacle's founding in 2014 and its IPO in 2020

Counterarguments and Risks Any credible analysis of a defense theory must confront the strongest counterarguments the opposing party is likely to advance