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Wrigley shareholders approve Mars deal

North America |  26 September 2008

Key facts
  • Shareholders of Wm. Wrigley Jr. have approved the company’s $23 billion sale to Mars.
  • The deal is expected to be finalized around Oct. 6.
  • It joins the company that makes gums like Juicy Fruit and Big Red with the privately held maker of M&Ms, Snickers and Skittles, bumping Britain’s Cadbury from the top candy-making slot.

New York Times

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PublishYear::2008 PublishMonth::September Region::North America