The acquisition was valued at approximately $69 billion in cash and stock, totaling roughly $78 billion when including the assumption of Aetna's debt.
CVS Health its acquisition of Aetna on November 28, 2018 , for approximately $69 billion . As of April 2026, Aetna continues to operate as a subsidiary business unit within CVS Health. Merger Overview and Financials is cvs buying aetna
CVS financed the cash portion through cash on hand and approximately $45 billion in new debt. The acquisition was valued at approximately $69 billion
The merger faced significant scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and groups like the American Medical Association (AMA) . is cvs buying aetna