Mars Makes Sweet Deal for Pet Health Provider VCA

M&Ms maker Mars is acquiring pet health care services provider VCA (WOOF) - Get Report in a $9.1 billion deal, including $1.4 billion in outstanding debt. Privately held Mars, which also owns veterinary services businesses including Banfield Pet Hospital and Pet Partners, is buying VCA for $93 a share, marking a 31% premium of Friday's closing price of $70.77.