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FTC Court Win Blocks Henkel's Acquisition of Liquid Nails
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Fusion42 · 24 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US FTC won a court injunction to block Henkel's $725 million acquisition of Liquid Nails, citing reduced competition risks between major construction adhesive brands. The FTC is shifting merger enforcement strategy towards final decisions in federal courts rather than administrative proceedings.
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You face longer, riskier merger fights in federal court instead of FTC administrative processes. Prepare for full litigation when deals overlap directly with competitors in visible consumer markets like building materials.
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