Mars, Incorporated
Family-owned companyA large company privately held by a single family.
American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and a provider of animal care services.
Veterinary groups owned
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- Regulatory actionAffects the investorSource: FTC
FTC Alters Final Consent Order in Response to Public Comments, Preserving Competition for Specialty and Emergency Veterinary Services in 10 U.S. Localities
Affected entity: Mars, Incorporated
The Federal Trade Commission approved a final order settling charges that Mars, Incorporated's $9.1 billion acquisition of pet care company VCA Inc. would violate federal antitrust laws. Under the order, Mars is required to divest 12 clinics in 10 localities to three divestiture buyers to preserve competition for specialty and emergency veterinary services.
Deal value: $9.1 billion·Other party: VCA Inc.
Date not availablewww.ftc.gov
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