Minute Insight: Boston Scientific Walks Away From MI Tech Deal, Citing Regulatory Hurdles
Executive Summary
The Federal Trade Commission said it supports Boston Scientific’s decision to walk away from a planned $230m acquisition of Korea-based MI Tech. Boston Scientific said it could not obtain needed global regulatory approvals.
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