HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. and FOND DU LAC, Wis., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayPower and BCI Burke today announced the termination of their merger agreement previously announced on February 13, 2026. The decision to terminate the agreement follows the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC") and certain States' lawsuit filed October 19, 2026, seeking a permanent injunction to block the acquisition.

"The trust of the families and communities we serve has always been at the heart of our business, as we provide children meaningful spaces and experiences to play and grow together," said PlayPower CEO Bryan Yeazel. "While we continue to believe that this combination would have protected American jobs and delivered significant benefits to families, workers and their communities, the time and expense required for long, protracted litigation are better allocated to our respective businesses as we continue to deliver joy to the children of America."

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