Monday, April 28, 2008

WSJ: Mars, Buffett Team Up in Wrigley Bid

Interesting article in the Wall Street Journal.

$22 Billion Deal
Would Reshape
Candy Industry
By MATTHEW KARNITSCHNIG and DENNIS K. BERMAN
April 28, 2008; Page A1

Mars Inc. and Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. were close to a pact to acquire Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. for more than $22 billion, according to people familiar with the matter, in a deal that would remake the global confectionary landscape.


What is your take on this?

Will it happen?


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