US FTC, states to sue to block merger between playground equipment makers
By Khushita Vasant ( October 19, 2026, 14:49 GMT | Insight) -- The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of states are challenging a merger between playground equipment manufacturers PlayPower and Burke on concerns that the proposed deal would increase prices and lower quality and services in the commercial outdoor playground market, MLex has learned.The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of states are challenging a merger between playground equipment manufacturers PlayPower and Burke on concerns that the proposed deal would increase prices and lower quality and services in the commercial outdoor playground market, MLex has learned....
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