US: Experts expect $27B cigarette deal to create duopoly (Competition Policy International)

Some analysts predict that should the proposed $27.4 billion acquisition of Lorillard by rival Reynolds American could create a duopoly in the nation’s cigarette market.

Reports of the merger first emerged in May, and the deal is expected to face intense antitrust scrutiny.

Reports say number-two Reynolds, which makes Camel and Pall …read more

Source: Global Competition Law Blogs

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@misc{21st-century-competition2014, author = {21st Century Competition}, title = {{US: Experts expect $27B cigarette deal to create duopoly (Competition Policy International)}}, year = {2014}, url = {https://www.twentyfirstcenturycompetition.com/2014/07/us-experts-expect-27b-cigarette-deal-to-create-duopoly-competition-policy-international/}, note = {21st Century Competition} }
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