The Kroger-Albertsons merger is officially dead. Here's why
Dec 11, 2024 · Following two Dec. 10 court rulings to halt a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons — one by a federal judge in Oregon and another by a state judge in Washington — Albertsons...
When will a judge rule in the Kroger Albertsons merger?
Oct 29, 2024 · Three judges in three different states are now deliberating the fate of Kroger ’s proposed $25 billion takeover of rival Albertsons. Last week, two antitrust cases each seeking to kill the...
Kroger-Albertsons merger in court: 6 key takeaways
Nov 4, 2024 · While the trio of court battles over the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons have concluded, uncertainty about how judges will rule in the cases remains top of mind for the grocery industry.
Kroger merger with Albertsons: Why judges blocked the merger
3 hours ago · On Wednesday, Albertsons announced it had called off the merger and was suing its former suitor for flubbing it. Kroger called the lawsuit “baseless” and hours later announced a massive $7.5 billion stock buyback. Antitrust experts say a few core issues prompted the judges to say no, ultimately dooming the deal:
Albertsons calls off merger and sues Kroger | CNN Business
Dec 11, 2024 · The largest proposed merger in US supermarket history has collapsed. Grocery chain Albertsons called off its $25 billion merger with Kroger Wednesday, a day after a federal judge blocked the deal.
Albertsons ends merger with Kroger, suing 'for billions' - USA …
Dec 11, 2024 · Albertsons announced Wednesday it is pulling out of its plans to merge with Cincinnati-based Kroger, citing two court rulings on Tuesday barring the transaction. Also, it disclosed it's suing...
Albertsons abandons $25 billion merger with Kroger after judge …
Dec 11, 2024 · Albertsons on Wednesday called off its $24.6 billion merger with Kroger, a day after a judge temporarily blocked the union, and sued the rival grocery chain for breach of contract.
Kroger, Albertsons and C&S Statement on Merger Timeline to …
Jan 15, 2024 · We believe our merger with Albertsons and the comprehensive divestiture to CS will result in the best outcomes for customers, associates and our communities. In light of our continuing dialogue with the regulators, we are updating our anticipated closure timeline.
$25-billion Kroger-Albertsons merger plan is blocked by federal …
Dec 11, 2024 · Kroger’s plans to buy its grocery rival Albertsons hit a major roadblock Tuesday, when a federal judge put a halt to the deal, which would be the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history.
Kroger and Albertsons grocery megamerger blocked by courts
Dec 10, 2024 · Kroger and Albertsons saw their $24.6 billion merger blocked on Tuesday by judges in two separate cases, one brought by federal regulators and the other by the Washington state attorney general.
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