Tag Archives: Federal Trade Commission

FTC, Justice Department Seek Info on Merger Guidelines

Mergers and acquisitions involving major bev/al suppliers and wholesalers may be prohibited or restricted depending upon what the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission conclude after reviewing and possibly revising antitrust guidelines. In a request for information on merger enforcement … Continue reading

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Gallo to Divest Some Products to Buy CBrands Lines

E. & J. Gallo Winery agreed to divest several product lines and remove certain others from its asset purchase agreement with competitor Constellation Brands, Inc. to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that Gallo’s proposed $1.7 billion transaction of some Constellation … Continue reading

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CBrands, Gallo, FTC Reach Accord on Brand Sales

Constellation Brands, Inc.  said it and E. & J. Gallo Winery signed a proposed consent order that, if accepted by the FTC Commissioners, would allow Constellation to complete the sale of certain brands priced under $11 a bottle to Gallo. … Continue reading

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FTC Clears RNDC, Young’s Market Joint Venture

The Federal Trade Commission cleared the proposed joint venture partnership between Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC) and Young’s Market Co. (Young’s), the companies said.  The combined company will serve customers in 32 states and the District of Columbia. RNDC leadership … Continue reading

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