FTC, GTCR and Surmodics

FTC sues to block GTCR’s ‘unlawful acquisition’ of Surmodics
GTCR already owns the second largest medical device coatings manufacturer, Biocoat, and the FTC holds market monopoly concerns.
FTC Sues GTCR, Surmodics Over Medical Device Coatings Deal (1)
The Federal Trade Commission sued Thursday to block private equity firm GTCR BC Holdings’ acquisition of Surmodics Inc., alleging the deal will lead to further concentration in the market for coatings used by medical device manufacturers.
FTC sues to block merger of device coatings companies
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit to block private equity firm GTCR BC Holdings from acquiring Surmodics, a medical technology company, arguing the deal would reduce competition for critical device coatings.
FTC sues to block Surmodics acquisition by private equity over device coating competition
The FTC said merging Surmodics with Biocoat, where GTCR has a majority stake, would result in one company with more than 50% of the hydrophilic coating market.
FTC sues to block GTCR’s $627M Surmodics acquisition
The agency is challenging the deal, citing antitrust concerns due to GTCR's existing ownership of Surmodics' rival Biocoat.
FTC Fights to Block Merger Threatening Healthcare Innovation and Patient-Critical Devices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit seeking to block GTCR BC Holdings, LLC’s (GTCR) proposed acquisition of Surmodics, Inc., citing significant antitrust concerns. The
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