Deal review shouldn’t prejudge private equity buyouts, US FTC's Holyoak says
By Flavia Fortes ( October 23, 2025, 20:29 GMT | Insight) -- US Federal Trade Commissioner Melissa Holyoak said merger reviews shouldn’t prejudge corporate structures such as private-equity buyouts, arguing that regulators should assess competitive impact based on conduct and market realities rather than ownership form.US Federal Trade Commissioner Melissa Holyoak said merger reviews shouldn’t prejudge corporate structures such as private-equity buyouts, arguing that regulators should assess competitive impact based on conduct and market realities rather than ownership form....
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