Tag: bci_burke
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FTC Calls PlayPower's Abandoned Burke Deal a Win for Consumers
Platinum Equity and PlayPower dropped their bid for playground manufacturer BCI Burke after the FTC and a dozen states sued to block it. The FTC's competition bureau welcomed the move.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalTrade Federal Trade CommissionPlayPowerBCI BurkePlatinum EquityDaniel Guarneramergerantitrust
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FTC Sues to Block PlayPower's Acquisition of Playground Rival Burke
The FTC has sued to stop Platinum Equity and its portfolio company PlayPower from buying BCI Burke, alleging the deal would raise prices and cut innovation in commercial playground equipment.
BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Federal Trade CommissionPlayPowerBCI BurkePlatinum Equitymerger challengeplayground equipmentantitrust