Anthem takes its $54 billion Cigna bid to the public

Rumors that Anthem — which is one of the largest private health insurance providers in the world — has its eyes on Cigna have been circulating for months. But on Saturday, the company issued a public statement outlining its offer to buy Cigna at $184 per share, which is 35.4% more than Cigna’s market value as of May 28 and 18.7% more than its closing price on Friday.