Justice Department to review GE's $45 billion Honeywell acquisition

The Justice Department announced it will review documents on General Electric's planned $45 billion purchase of Honeywell International, with a likely second request for information indicating antitrust scrutiny.

“The Justice Department has announced that it will review documents concerning the planned $45 billion purchase of Honeywell International Inc. by General Electric Co.”

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