Mars and Wrigley - both American confectioners that are each over a century old - merged in 2008. In addition to Dove, the company produces several popular sweets such as M&Ms, Snickers and Twix.
Buffett's familiarity with the candy business and both Wrigley and Mars products meant ... % annual dividend and gave him a 10% stake in the company. He also committed to buying $4.4 billion ...