Sycamore Partners II, L.P., Staples, Inc. and Essendant Inc., In the Matter of
Office supply distributors Staples Inc. and Essendant Inc. have agreed to a settlement as part of the companies’ proposed $482.7 million merger in order to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that the deal may have harmed competition in the market for office supply products sold to small- and mid-sized businesses.
Type of Action
Administrative
Last Updated
FTC Matter/File Number
181 0180