FTC, medical device coatings

FTC sues to block GTCR’s ‘unlawful acquisition’ of Surmodics
GTCR already owns the second largest medical device coatings manufacturer, Biocoat, and the FTC holds market monopoly concerns.
FTC sues to block medical device coatings deal
The Federal Trade Commission under President Trump is making its first move to challenge private equity in health care, by suing to block the $627 million acquisition of a maker of specialized coatings for catheters and other medical devices.
FTC sues to block merger of device coatings companies
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit to block private equity firm GTCR BC Holdings from acquiring Surmodics, a medical technology company, arguing the deal would reduce competition for critical device coatings.
FTC challenges private equity firm’s acquisition of Surmodics
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued to block the planned acquisition of medical device company Surmodics (Nasdaq:SRDX) by GTCR.
FTC sues to block Surmodics acquisition by private equity over device coating competition
The FTC said merging Surmodics with Biocoat, where GTCR has a majority stake, would result in one company with more than 50% of the hydrophilic coating market.
FTC sues to block acquisition of Surmodics
The Federal Trade Commission announced it has sued to block GTCR BC Holdings’ acquisition of Surmodics (SRDX), alleging that the deal, which
FTC sues to block GTCR’s $627M Surmodics acquisition
The agency is challenging the deal, citing antitrust concerns due to GTCR's existing ownership of Surmodics' rival Biocoat.
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FTC challenges $627M private equity takeover of Surmodics
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SRDX Stock Falls Following Plan for Legal Action Against FTC Challenge
Surmodics, Inc. SRDX recently provided a statement in response to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) blocking the ...
Surmodics upgraded to Buy from Hold at Lake Street
Lake Street analyst Brooks O’Neil upgraded Surmodics (SRDX) to Buy from Hold with an unchanged price target of $43. The Federal Trade ...