Unique: Google sweetens Fitbit concessions, EU okay in sight - sources

Alphabet's Google has tweaked concessions geared toward allaying EU antitrust considerations about its $2.1 billion buy of Fitbit , folks accustomed to the matter stated, placing it on the right track to safe EU approval for the deal.
Alphabet's Google has tweaked concessions aimed at allaying EU antitrust concerns about its $2.1 billion purchase of Fitbit , people familiar with the matter said, putting it on course to secure EU approval for the deal.Original article
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