Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.'s stockholders overwhelmingly approved the adoption of the merger agreement with Mars, Incorporated.
Wrigley will become a subsidiary of privately held Mars,
adding a number of brands to its portfolio--including Starburst and Skittles, and remaining headquartered in Chicago.
The combined strengths of Mars and Wrigley will create a dynamic $27-billion
food company and the world's leading confectioner, per the companies.--Nina M. Lentini