LACNIC · RIR Watchdog
IPv4 Mergers, Acquisitions, Reorganizations and Relocations
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Source facts
- Policy ID
- LAC-2019-2
- RIR
- LACNIC
- Official status
- Implemented
- Normalized status
- Accepted
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2019
- Last source update
- Oct 15, 2026
- Coverage
- Partial
Who actually shaped the debate?
Policy evolution
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ummary This proposal modifies the mechanism for updating IPv4 resource records in case of mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and relocations.Source facts ↗
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ummary This proposal modifies the mechanism for updating IPv4 resource records in case of company mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and relocations.Source facts ↗
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Rationale (Describe the problem you intend to solve) The merger, acquisition, reorganization or relocation of companies or parts of companies is a common occurrence in the Internet and technology sector, among operators and other businesses.Source facts ↗
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Rationale (Describe the problem you intend to solve) The merger, acquisition, reorganization or relocation of companies or parts of companies is a common occurrence in the Internet and technology sector, among both operators and other businesses.Source facts ↗
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It also proposes leaving the supporting documentation up to the staff, as such documentation will not necessarily be the same in every case.Source facts ↗
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It also proposes leaving the supporting documentation up to the staff, as such documentation will not necessarily be the same in every case.Source facts ↗
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Policy text · Astra identified a substantive wording change in this retained policy section.
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Mergers, Acquisitions, Reorganizations or Relocations LACNIC will process and register any transfer of IPv4 resources that occurs as a result of a partial or complete, intra-or inter-RIR merger, acquisition, business reorganization or relocation, regardless of whether the resources are held by ISPs or end-users.Source facts ↗
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Mergers, Acquisitions, Reorganizations or Relocations Because LACNIC's policies do not recognize the non-authorized sale or transfer of assigned or allocated resources, such transfers will be considered invalid, with the exception of those subject to the provisions of section 2.3.2.18.Source facts ↗
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Mergers, Acquisitions, Reorganizations or Relocations LACNIC will process and register any transfer of IPv4 resources that occurs as a result of a partial or complete, intra-or inter-RIR merger, acquisition, business reorganization or relocation, regardless of whether the resources are held by ISPs or end-users.Source facts ↗
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Nevertheless, LACNIC will process and register any IPv4 resource transfer that occurs as a result of a partial or complete merger, acquisition, business reorganization or relocation, regardless of whether the resources are held by an ISP or an end-user.Source facts ↗
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To initiate this change and proceed with the registration, legal documentation supporting the operation shall be provided.Source facts ↗
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To initiate this change and proceed with the registration, legal documentation must be submitted which, at the discretion of LACNIC, supports the operation.Source facts ↗
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To initiate this change and proceed with the registration, legal documentation supporting the operation shall be provided.Source facts ↗
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Examples of such documentation include: • A copy of the legal document validating the transfer of assets.Source facts ↗
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Such supporting legal documentation will be decided by LACNIC and/or the other RIRs, if applicable.Source facts ↗
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Examples of such documentation include: • A copy of the legal document validating the transfer of assets.Source facts ↗
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Such supporting legal documentation will be decided by LACNIC and/or the other RIRs, if applicable.Source facts ↗
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• A detailed inventory of all the assets used by the applicant for maintaining the resources in use.Source facts ↗
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Such supporting legal documentation will be decided by LACNIC and/or the other RIRs, if applicable.Source facts ↗
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Such supporting legal documentation will be decided by LACNIC and/or the other RIRs, if applicable.Source facts ↗
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• A list of the applicant's clients using the resources. In addition, the need to maintain all the resources must also be justified, forcing the return of the surplus resources if applicable or, alternatively, the transfer of such surplus resources to third parties under the policies in force (2.3.3 and 2.3.4.).Source facts ↗
Stated scope of valid cases · The rationale now expressly states that the cases described as valid include both intra-RIR and inter-RIR cases; the earlier version stated only that all cases are valid.
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This proposal seeks to simplify the text and clarify that all cases are valid.Source facts ↗
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This proposal seeks to simplify the text and clarify that all cases are valid (both Intra and Inter-RIR).Source facts ↗
Debate timeline
Entities
- Unknown · Public profile research pendingDiscussion messages1First activityApr 8, 2019Last activityApr 8, 2019First explicit stanceUnknownLatest explicit stanceUnknownStance changes0Viewpoint consistencyNo explicit position statedOther policies20
- Discussion messages0First activityUnknownLast activityUnknownFirst explicit stanceUnknownLatest explicit stanceUnknownStance changes0Viewpoint consistencyNo explicit position statedOther policies39
- Discussion messages0First activityUnknownLast activityUnknownFirst explicit stanceUnknownLatest explicit stanceUnknownStance changes0Viewpoint consistencyNo explicit position statedOther policies5Freshness: Stale
Last research attempt: Sep 18, 2026
Identity verified: Sep 20, 2026
LACNIC · Historical /D General information Download TXT PDF DOCX Original language Español Last modified 14/04/2014 Status Implemented 100 %. Authors Edmundo Cázarez - Version [1] In discussion 15/08/2014 Ratification by the board 15/08/2014 Implemented 03/10/2014 Version 1 Summary This document proposes giving equal treatment to returned and recovered resources, expanding the scope
politicas.lacnic.netVerified public profiles
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- Unknown
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- First explicit stance
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- Other policies
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First explicit stance: Unknown → Latest explicit stance: Unknown · Stance changes: 0
Viewpoint consistency: No explicit position stated
- Sep 14, 2026
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Per-policy stance timelines:LAC-2013-4 · Unknown · No explicit position statedLAC-2018-14 · Unknown · No explicit position statedLAC-2019-1 · Unknown · No explicit position statedLAC-2019-2 · Unknown · No explicit position statedLAC-2019-3 · Unknown · No explicit position statedLAC-2019-4 · Unknown · No explicit position statedTotal policy messages: 0
- Discussion messages0First activityUnknownLast activityUnknownFirst explicit stanceUnknownLatest explicit stanceUnknownStance changes0Viewpoint consistencyNo explicit position statedOther policies4
Sources and coverage
Official policy sources
Public discussion archives
- lacnic-politicas
- Earliest captured
- Oct 21, 1999
- Latest captured
- Oct 14, 2026
- Last refresh
- Aug 13, 2026
- Coverage
- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- 5,694
- Known gaps
- 26
- www.lacnic.net
- lacnic-anuncios
- Earliest captured
- Aug 13, 2026
- Latest captured
- Oct 7, 2026
- Last refresh
- Oct 15, 2026
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- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- 2,204
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- lacnic-ietf-lac
- Earliest captured
- May 30, 2013
- Latest captured
- Dec 30, 2015
- Last refresh
- Oct 15, 2026
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- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- lacnic-infofrida
- Earliest captured
- Aug 14, 2006
- Latest captured
- Sep 13, 2011
- Last refresh
- Oct 15, 2026
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- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- 292
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- lacnic-iot
- Earliest captured
- Oct 6, 2015
- Latest captured
- Jul 11, 2017
- Last refresh
- Oct 15, 2026
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- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- 373
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- lacnic-lacnog
- Earliest captured
- Aug 1, 2026
- Latest captured
- Oct 13, 2026
- Last refresh
- Oct 11, 2026
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- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- 6,569
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- lacnic-lactf
- Earliest captured
- Apr 13, 2004
- Latest captured
- Dec 29, 2006
- Last refresh
- Oct 15, 2026
- Coverage
- Source coverage is incomplete.
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- 2,267
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- lacnic-seguridad
- Earliest captured
- Jan 26, 2006
- Latest captured
- Dec 28, 2007
- Last refresh
- Oct 15, 2026
- Coverage
- Source coverage is incomplete.
- Loading
- 1,356
- Known gaps
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Coverage
Partial
Earliest captured: Oct 21, 1999
Latest captured: Oct 15, 2026
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Known gaps
- politicas.lacnic.net: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- www.lacnic.net: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-politicas: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- www.lacnic.net: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-anuncios: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-ietf-lac: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-infofrida: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-iot: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-lacnog: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-lactf: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
- lacnic-seguridad: Source coverage is incomplete. · The source boundary has not yet been reached.
