Covetrus says US FTC's merger challenge based on 'outdated' view of market
( November 13, 2026, 17:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Veterinary supply distributor Covetrus said that a challenge against its planned combination with MWI Animal Health brought by the US Federal Trade Commission and more than a dozen states "does not reflect an accurate understanding of how veterinarians actually buy the products they need," and instead "relies on a narrow and outdated view of the market." According to Covetrus, "changing industry dynamics have given veterinary practices more ways to buy animal health products than ever before."Statement follows below:...
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