Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Whole Foods Extends Offer Again

"Natural foods grocer Whole Foods Market Inc. said Monday it extended its offer to buy smaller rival Wild Oats Market Inc., a deal that is opposed by federal antitrust regulators.

Whole Foods said it was extending the tender offer through July 20.

As of Friday, Austin-based Whole Foods said about 58 percent of the outstanding shares of Wild Oats had been tendered or offered for purchase."


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