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April 1, 2020 11:04 pm
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Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/1/21203670/ftc-sues-to-unwind-altrias-12-8-billion-investment-in-juul
FTC sues to unwind Altrias $12.8 billion investment in Juul
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The Federal Trade Commission is suing to unwind Altria’s $12.8 billion investment in Juul Labs, alleging that the two companies worked together to eliminate competition in the e-cigarette market.
In its complaint, the FTC said that Juul’s e-cigarette products posed a significant threat to Altria’s market dominance. Juul had been a competitor to Altria’s own e-cigarette offerings. But in 2018, Altria stopped making e-cigarettes and instead became Juul’s largest investor. “Altria and Juul turned from competitors to collaborators by eliminating competition and sharing in Juul’s profits,” said Ian Conner, director of the Bureau of Competition, in a statement. Altria used its leverage as a top tobacco company to secure favorable shelf space...
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/1/21203670/ftc-sues-to-unwind-altrias-12-8-billion-investment-in-juul
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