Unscrambling the Eggs: The Rare Post-Merger Unwind

Most mergers, once closed, are done deals. But this one wasn't. In 2017, Ottobock acquired rival Freedom Innovations in a deal that did not trigger pre-merger notification. Within months, the Federal Trade Commission stepped in. This video explores how the FTC successfully unwound the merger, ordering a divestiture three years later. We break down the timeline, from the quiet acquisition to the eventual sale of assets to Proteor in 2020For a comprehensive article and graphic study of this case, click this link: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blog.econworks.com/subscribe