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FTC waives waiting period for Linde Group deal

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CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — German industrial and medical gases maker Linde Group said Monday that U.S. regulators have terminated a regulatory waiting period required for the company’s $4.6 billion acquisition of U.S. home care company Lincare Holdings Inc.

The Federal Trade Commission granted the early termination without raising objections to Linde’s tender offer of $41.50 per share for Lincare. Lincare shares rose 2 cents to $41.40 in morning trading Monday.

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