Covetrus, MWI propose remedies in US review of $3.5 billion deal
By Khushita Vasant ( October 6, 2026, 19:44 GMT | Insight) -- Covetrus and MWI Animal Health have submitted a remedy proposal to the US Federal Trade Commission and a dozen US states reviewing their $3.5 billion merger as the companies seek to address competition concerns and avoid a court challenge, MLex has learned. The proposed remedies are understood to have not satisfied the regulators, and an effort to block the deal cannot be ruled out.Covetrus and MWI Animal Health have submitted a remedy proposal to the US Federal Trade Commission and a dozen US states reviewing their $3.5 billion merger as the companies seek to address competition concerns and avoid a court challenge, MLex has learned. ...
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