Seattle Times: Mars buying pet health care company VCA in $7.7B deal NEW YORK (AP) — Mars is buying the pet health care company VCA in a deal valued at around $7.7 billion. Mars will pay $93 for each share of VCA Inc. That’s a 31 percent premium to the Los Angeles ...

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VCA Animal Hospitals offers primary, specialty, urgent & emergency vet care, plus on-demand support for health at every stage of your pet’s life. VCA Charities programs support shelter partners and animal welfare organizations with grant funding for adoption readiness, veterinary care and disaster relief to pets in need. VCA Abbott Animal Hospital, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, offers primary care services for pets. The hospital's team of experienced veterinarians and support staff provides comprehensive medical care, including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, and surgery.

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Reading Eagle: Pet health care company VCA acquired by Mars for $7.7 billion LOS ANGELES – Candy and pet-care giant Mars Inc. agreed to buy pet health care provider VCA Inc. for $7.7 billion in cash, the companies said Monday. Los Angeles-based VCA operates about 800 animal ... Ibj.com: Candy maker expands in pet care with $7.7B purchase of VCA Candy giant Mars Inc., facing a slowdown in packaged food, is making a bigger bet on a booming industry: pet care.

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The maker of M&Ms and Snickers agreed to buy the animal-hospital chain VCA Inc. for ... IndustryWeek: Mars Expands in Pet Care with $7.7 Billion Purchase of VCA