The European Commission will collaborate with other competition authorities to thoroughly investigate these concerns, and it has set a deadline of November 15th to finalize its findings. In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has already initiated a probe into the acquisition following requests from politicians of both parties to oppose the deal.
In response to the investigation, an Amazon spokesperson informed Reuters that the company is committed to working with the European Commission to address their questions and any identified concerns. The spokesperson also highlighted the potential benefits of the acquisition, stating that Amazon’s resources could accelerate innovation for iRobot while reducing prices for consumers.
