Will Post Be Able to Acquire TreeHouse Foods Cereals?

Deal challenged by FTC

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The FTC has filed an administrative complaint against Post Holdings Inc.'s proposed $110 million takeover of TreeHouse Foods Inc.'s cereal business. The commission cited that the deal would result in Post having a 60% share of the private-label market, potentially leading to higher prices for private-label cereals.

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Will Post Be Able to Acquire TreeHouse Foods Cereals?

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