Mars, Incorporated Completes Acquisition of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
Mars, Incorporated (“Mars”) announced today that it has successfully completed its acquisition of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company (“Wrigley”), following approval of the transaction by Wrigley stockholders on September 25, 2008 and receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. All shares of Wrigley Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are being purchased for $80 per share in cash, or a total of approximately $23 billion.