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Nestle Holdings, Inc., and Ralston Purina Company

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May 19, 2006

In the Matter of Nestle Holdings, Inc., and Ralston Purina Company

FTC Matter/File Number

0110083

Docket Number

C-4028

Enforcement Type

Part 2 Consents

Case Summary

Nestle settled antitrust charges that its $10.3 billion proposed acquisition of Ralston Purina Company would substantially lessen competition in the United States market for dry cat food through the elimination of direct competition between the two firms and increase the likelihood that the combined firm could unilaterally exercise market power. The order requires the divestiture of Ralston's Meow Mix and Alley Cat brands to J.W. Childs Equity Partners II,L.P.

Case Timeline

May 19, 2006

Letter Approving Sale of The Meow Mix Company to Del Monte Foods (30.71 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Commission Approves Divestiture in Matter of DaVita/Gambro; FTC Approves Petition for Sale of Meow Mix Company to Del Monte Corporation; Final Consent Order Approved in Matter of Dynamic Health of Florida

March 28, 2006

Petition of the Cypress Group, LLC for Prior Approval of the Sale of the Meow Mix Company to Del Monte Foods (516.46 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: The Cypress Group Files Petition for Approval of Meow Mix Sale; FTC Issues Final Consent Order in Healthcare Alliance of Laredo Matter

October 10, 2003

Letter Approving Petition of J.W. Childs Equity Partners II, L.P. for Prior Approval of Proposal To Sell Certain Shares of Stock to The CypressGroup LLP (“Cypress”). (14.22 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for October 10, 2003

February 8, 2002

Decision and Order (32.47 KB)

Order to Maintain Assets (32.63 KB)

Complaint (9.87 KB)

Statement of Commissioner Anthony (4.18 KB)

Concurring Statement of Commissioner Thompson (3.54 KB)

Concurring Statement of Commissioner Swindle (4.21 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: Announced Actions for February 8, 2002

December 11, 2001

Agreement Containing Consent Orders (10.82 KB)

Proposed Decision and Order (40.09 KB)

Order to Maintain Assets (32.63 KB)

Complaint (9.87 KB)

Analysis to Aid Public Comment (13.76 KB)

Statement of Commissioner Sheila F. Anthony (4.31 KB)

Concurring Statement of Commissioner Mozelle W. Thompson (3.57 KB)

Concurring Statement of Commissioner Orson Swindle (4.65 KB)

PRESS RELEASE: FTC Reaches Consent Agreement That Imposes Conditions On the Purchase of Ralston Purina, Co. By Nestle S.A.