WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:

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FTC Sues to Block Veterinary Supplies Distributor Covetrus's $3.5 Billion Acquisition of Rival MWI

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The Federal Trade Commission sued today to block Covetrus Inc. and its owners, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC and TPG Inc., from acquiring its closest competitor, MWI Veterinary Supply Inc., for $3.5 billion from MWI's parent, Cencora Inc.