“The transaction would violate the antitrust laws by allowing two firms, Gerber and Heinz/Beech-Nut, to control 98 percent of the U.S. baby food market.”
“We have the No. 1 and the No. 2 firms (in Alaskan oil production) combining, and it's that combination that we're going after by way of this injunction, ... What this case is about at a fundamental level is about a dominant firm ... buying the one firm, Arco, which is the threat -- the biggest threat -- to that market power.”
“In light of the substantial and constructive proposals made by all the defendants, all parties have agreed to seek adjournment of the federal court proceedings ... in order to conduct negotiations,”
“This agreement again illustrates the FTC's commitment to ensuring that consolidation in the energy industry -- particularly in the areas of oil and gas -- does not adversely affect the competitive environment within the industry,”
“We have the No. 1 and the No. 2 firms (in Alaskan oil production) combining, and it's that combination that we're going after by way of this injunction. What this case is about at a fundamental level is about a dominant firm ... buying the one firm, Arco, which is the threat -- the biggest threat -- to that market power.”
“In light of the substantial and constructive proposals made by all the defendants, all parties have agreed to seek adjournment of the federal court proceedings ... in order to conduct negotiations.”