Organic and natural foods retailer Whole Foods Market has announced that it has extended the expiration date for its tender offer to acquire outstanding shares of Wild Oats Markets to 5:00 pm, New York time, on 24 April.
 
The extension stems from the Federal Trade Commission requesting additional information on the proposed acquisition.

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Whole Foods Market agreed last month to buy Wild Oats Markets for US$565m cash.

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