White Martins-Locmed deal raises concerns, Brazil companies tell CADE
By Henrique Santiago ( August 28, 2026, 21:45 GMT | Insight) -- Healthcare companies based in Brazil’s Northeast told the country’s competition authority that in evaluating White Martins’ acquisition of Locmed, relevant markets, including the sale and rental of equipment and products for oxygen therapy, should be subject to deeper scrutiny.Players in the healthcare sector in Brazil's Northeast Region have told the country's competition regulator that they are unconvinced that competitive benefits would result from White Martins’ proposed acquisition of Locmed....
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