CVS Could Announce Acquisition of Aetna as Soon as Monday
CVS is expected to pay more than $66 billion for the health care company
CVS Health Corp. (CVS) - Get Report could announce an acquisition of Aetna Inc. (AET) as soon as Monday.
CVS is expected to pay more than $66 billion for the health care company, according to The Wall Street Journal. The deal will be comprised mainly of cash would value Aetna at between $200 & $205 a share.
Aetna's shares rose around 1% as speculation about the acquisition grew.
CVS and Aetna have not publicly commented.
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