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FTC Sues to Block $725M Henkel-Liquid Nails Construction Adhesive Merger

The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit to block Henkel AG's $725 million acquisition of Liquid Nails, citing concerns that combining the two dominant construction adhesive brands would eliminate competition and drive up costs for American consumers building and maintaining homes.

•FTC seeks to block $725 million acquisition of Liquid Nails by Henkel, maker of Loctite brand adhesives
•Combined company would dominate construction adhesive market at major retailers like Home Depot and Lowe's
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FTC Orders Divestiture of 45 Oil Change Shops in $625M Valvoline Deal

The Federal Trade Commission is requiring Valvoline Inc. and Greenbriar Equity Fund V to divest 45 quick-lube oil change shops to address antitrust concerns in their $625 million acquisition deal. The divestiture aims to preserve competition and prevent higher prices for consumers across eight states.

•FTC requires divestiture of 45 Oil Changers outlets to Main Street Auto LLC as condition for Valvoline's $625 million acquisition of 200 quick-lube shops
•Antitrust concerns focused on elimination of competition in 25 local markets across eight states where companies directly compete
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FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over $100M Anti-Competition Deal

The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against real estate giants Zillow and Redfin, alleging they entered into an illegal $100 million agreement in February 2025 that eliminates competition in the rental housing advertising market. The FTC claims Redfin agreed to exit the multifamily rental advertising business for up to nine years.

•FTC alleges $100 million payment from Zillow to Redfin constitutes illegal anti-competitive agreement
•Redfin agreed to exit multifamily rental advertising market for up to nine years under the deal
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FTC and DOJ Report 32 Merger Enforcement Actions in Fiscal Year 2024

The Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice released their annual Hart-Scott-Rodino report showing they took 32 merger enforcement actions in fiscal year 2024 to block potentially anti-competitive deals. Companies filed 2,031 transaction notifications under the HSR Act, with about 25% valued at over $1 billion.

•Federal agencies took 32 merger enforcement actions in FY 2024, with the FTC bringing 18 cases including 6 that went to litigation
•Companies notified agencies of 2,031 transactions under HSR Act, approximately 500 valued at more than $1 billion
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FTC Action Prompts Three Directors to Resign from Sevita Board

Three individuals resigned from Sevita Health's Board of Directors following Federal Trade Commission enforcement of Clayton Act provisions prohibiting interlocking directorates. The action resolved competition concerns over directors simultaneously serving on boards of competing disability services providers.

•Three directors resigned from Sevita Health's board following FTC enforcement of Clayton Act interlocking directorate prohibitions
•Both Sevita and Beacon Specialized Living Services provide disability services and had common board representation
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