P&G acquired Gillette in a $57 billion all-stock deal that created the world's largest consumer products company. The acquisition was financed through an exchange of 0.975 P&G shares for each Gillette share. The deal was valued at $54.05 per Gillette share based on P&G's stock price at the time. The combination provided synergies through complementary brands and markets, as well as cost savings. However, some questioned if the high premium paid reflected true shareholder value or wealth creation for Gillette's CEO.