Medtronic acquisition of Covidien receives FTC clearance
Medtronic and Covidien announced receipt of Federal Trade Commission clearance of Medtronic's proposed acquisition of Covidien. The FTC's clearance follows Medtronic's and Covidien's agreement to a proposed consent order. Medtronic's acquisition of Covidien is expected to close in early 2015. November 26, 2014