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Platinum Equity-BCI Burke abandonment a win for consumers, US FTC's Guarnera says
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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Federal Trade Commission successfully blocked Platinum Equity's acquisition of BCI Burke after filing a lawsuit, preventing a merger that could have led to higher prices for playground equipment purchased by schools and community organisations.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Other, and 6 sources have reported it between 19 Oct 2026 and 27 Oct 2026.
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You must account for heightened antitrust enforcement in your M&A plans now that the FTC has shown willingness to block deals that may inflate prices for public sector buyers. Expect stricter scrutiny if you target sectors impacting community services.
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6 sources · first reported 19 Oct 2026 · latest 27 Oct 2026
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