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    Summary Box: Express Scripts deal may close soon

    By The Associated Press | Associated Press – Wed, Mar 28, 2012

    CLOSING TIME FRAME: Pharmacy benefits managers Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc. said Wednesday Express Scripts' $29.1 billion acquisition of Medco could close by next week.

    DEAL PARTICULARS: St. Louis-based Express Scripts said in July it will offer $28.80 in cash and a portion of an Express Scripts share valued at $42.56 for each share of Medco, based in Franklin Lakes, N.J.

    THE HOLDUP: Shareholders for both companies have approved the deal. Express Scripts and Medco are waiting for the Federal Trade Commission to finish its review, which began several months ago.

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