The U.S. Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 in connection with Telaria Inc.'s proposed merger with The Rubicon Project Inc.

The stock-for-stock transaction remains subject to other customary closing conditions, including approvals from the stockholders of The Rubicon Project and Telaria.

The deal, which has been unanimously approved by the two companies' boards, is expected to close in the first half of 2020.