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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. ASSA ABLOY AB et al

  1. October 28, 2022

    Why Sue First, Assess Remedy Later? Assa Abloy Judge Asks

    A D.C. federal judge wondered aloud Friday why the Justice Department needed to challenge Assa Abloy's $4.3 billion proposed purchase of Spectrum Brands' hardware and home improvement division before learning the specifics of a proposed divestiture it already says is insufficient, questioning if the entire case has been rushed.

  2. October 17, 2022

    Assa Abloy, Spectrum Defend $4.3B Home Hardware Deal

    Assa Abloy fired back Friday against the government's claim that its proposed $4.3 billion purchase of Spectrum Brands' hardware and home improvement division would eliminate head-to-head competition between the companies, pointing out that they offered to sell overlapping parts of the businesses to avoid monopolization.

  3. September 15, 2022

    DOJ Sues To Block Assa Abloy's $4.3B Home Hardware Deal

    The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday sued to block Assa Abloy's planned $4.3 billion deal for the hardware and home improvement division of home products company Spectrum Brands over concerns about the market for residential door hardware, including smart locks.