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Otto Bock HealthCare North America, Inc., In the Matter of
The FTC issued an administrative complaint challenging the merger of two prosthetics manufacturers that are top sellers of prosthetic knees equipped with microprocessors. According to the FTC’s complaint, Otto Bock’s consummated acquisition of FIH Group Holdings (owner of Freedom Innovations) harmed competition in the U.S. market for microprocessor prosthetic knees by eliminating head-to-head competition between the two companies, removing a significant and disruptive competitor, and entrenching Otto Bock’s position as the dominant supplier. Microprocessor knees, which use microprocessors to adjust the stiffness and positioning of the joint in response to variations in walking rhythm and ground conditions, provide a stable platform for amputees. Compared to other products, microprocessor prosthetic knees reduce the risk of falling, cause less pain, and promote the health and function of the sound limb. In addition to issuing an administrative complaint, the Commission authorized agency staff to seek a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, and ancillary relief in federal court, should doing so be necessary to ensure the Freedom Innovations business remains viable and to preserve the Commission ability to order effective relief. On Dec. 1, 2020, the Commission announced approval for the divestiture of the Freedom assets.
Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra in the Matter of CoreLogic, Inc.
Joint Statement of Commissioners Christine S. Wilson and Noah Joshua Phillips in the Matter of CoreLogic, Inc.
FTC Sues to Block CoStar Group, Inc.’s Proposed Acquisition of Chief Competitor RentPath Holdings, Inc.
Statement of Chairman Joseph J. Simons and Commissioners Noah Joshua Phillips and Christine S. Wilson Regarding a Petition for Modification in the Matter of Linde AG
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra Regarding Petitions for Modifications in the Matter of Linde AG and Praxair LLC
Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson, Joined by Commissioner Noah Joshua Phillips, In the Matter of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
FTC Sues to Block Proposed Acquisition of Two Memphis-Area Hospitals
Pfizer Inc. and Mylan N.V.; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders To Aid Public Comment
Stryker and Wright Medical; Analysis of Consent Orders To Aid Public Comment
Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra in the Matter of Stryker and Wright Medical
FTC Requires Medical Device Companies Stryker Corp. and Wright Medical Group N.V. to Divest Assets to Preserve Competition
Statement of Commissioner Christine S. Wilson in the Matter of Pfizer Inc./Mylan N.V.
FTC Imposes Conditions on Combination of Pfizer Inc.’s Upjohn and Mylan N.V.
Dissenting Statement of Commissioner Rohit Chopra Joined by Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter in the Matter of Pfizer Inc./Mylan N.V.
Peabody Energy/Arch Coal, In the Matter of
The Federal Trade Commission has filed an administrative complaint challenging a proposed joint venture between Peabody Energy Corporation and Arch Coal. The transaction would combine their coal mining operations in the Southern Powder River Basin, located in northeastern Wyoming. The complaint alleges that the transaction will eliminate competition between Peabody and Arch Coal, the two major competitors in the market for thermal coal in the Southern Powder River Basin, and the two largest coal-mining companies in the United States. On Sept. 29, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri granted the FTC’s request for a preliminary injunction, and the parties abandoned their transaction.
FTC Requests Public Comment on Otto Bock HealthCare North America, Inc.’s Application to Approve Divestiture of Assets It Gained through Acquisition of FIH Group Holdings, LLC
FTC Approves Final Order Imposing Conditions on Arko Holdings Ltd.’s Acquisition of Empire Petroleum Partners, LLC
Arko Holdings and Empire Petroleum Partners, In the Matter of
Arko Holdings Ltd. and Empire Petroleum Partners, LLC have agreed to divest retail fuel assets in local gasoline and diesel fuel markets across four states to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that Arko’s proposed acquisition of Empire would violate federal antitrust law. The Commission announced final approval of the consent order in October 2020.
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