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FTC gives Boston Scientific a nod for updated divestiture plan

Feb. 24, 2022

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has signed off on an amendment to the divestiture plan for Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX), of Marlborough, Mass., related to the acquisition of British Technology Group plc (BTG).

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