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FTC Sues to Block $3.5 Billion Covetrus Acquisition of Rival MWI

Published

13 November 2026

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regulatory

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Pet Tech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 13 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and several states have filed a lawsuit to block Covetrus's $3.5 billion acquisition of rival company MWI due to antitrust concerns in the animal health market.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Pet Tech, and 8 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a blocked market consolidation as regulators step in to stop a major competitor merger in pet health supplies. Prepare to target customers who will need alternatives as this deal stalls.

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8 sources · 13 Nov 2026

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