Getinge to cooperate with Brazilian authorities on local ongoing investigations
Following the investigations recently initiated by Brazilian authorities, Getinge has initiated an internal verification process and decided to actively approach and cooperate with relevant authorities. The matters being investigated concern the period between early 2000’s and 2015, involving Getinge’s entities in Brazil; Maquet Cardiopulmonary do Brasil Indústria e Comércio Ltda. and Maquet do Brasil Equipamentos Médicos Ltda. Among the allegations being part of the ongoing public investigations are alleged bid-rigging and cartel practices related to Getinge’s activities in Brazil. It