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Why federal regulators want to stop grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons from merging
What could be the largest grocery store merger in U.S. history is at a do-or-die point, with closing arguments this week in a lawsuit filed by the FTC to stop Kroger’s nearly $25 billion purchase of Albertsons.
As clock ticks on Kroger-Albertsons FTC case, more court battles loom against merger
The critical hearing in federal court into Kroger’s proposed $25 billion takeover of Albertsons will stretch into a fourth week for closing arguments.
Kroger, Albertsons wrap up defense of $25B merger in Oregon court, but case is headed for overtime
Albertson merger hearing in a Portland federal court is butting up against a trial scheduled to begin Monday in Washington state.
Is the Kroger-Albertsons merger really doomed? The deal’s chances, and what it means for consumers, explained
As the FTC’s antitrust lawsuit makes its way through an Oregon court, an expert discusses why the ruling may surprise you. A weekslong court battle is playing out in Oregon right now that could determine the future of your grocery shopping—with one side arguing the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.
Albertsons-Kroger Deal Offers A Potential Premium
Albertsons' merger with Kroger offers a 48.3% premium, despite regulatory challenges. Click here to read more about the Albertsons-Kroger M&A.
Kroger Albertsons merger hearing: What's next?
A critical hearing over Kroger’s proposed $25 billion takeover of Albertsons is beginning to wind down in a federal court. So what’s next?
FTC economists cast doubt on details of proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger
The FTC pushed back on claims that the merger would create lower prices for consumers and benefit the workforce.
Kroger remains determined to close merger with Albertsons
CINCINNATI — With decision time possibly at hand for the pending Kroger-Albertsons merger, Rodney McMullen, chairman and chief executive officer of The Kroger Co., said the company has made a strong case for the $24.6 billion deal but stands ready to move forward if regulators block it.
'A banana is a banana.' Key quotes from the Kroger-Albertsons merger hearing
After two weeks of legal arguments and testimony the hearing on Kroger's proposed $25-billion takeover of Albertsons is getting closer to wrapping up.
Kroger: Shrink is down in Q2 as grocer prepares for Albertsons merger
Foley said Kroger continued to generate strong adjusted free cash flow during the quarter “and is enabling us to deleverage in anticipation of our merger with Albertsons at the end of the second quarter. The company’s net total debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio was 1.24, outperforming Kroger’s target range of 2.3 to 2.5.
Kroger-Albertsons FTC merger trial wraps soon. Here's what's next
Federal regulators rested their case in the Kroger-Albertsons antitrust trial Friday with a battle-of-the-experts capping off three weeks of testimony.
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Lawsuit to block Kroger-Albertsons merger goes to trial Monday
A Washington state anti-trust lawsuit to to block the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons is set to begin Monday.
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OPINION: Attorney general’s silence on Kroger-Albertsons merger is failing Alaskans
The parent companies of Alaska’s two largest grocery chains, Kroger (Fred Meyer) and Albertsons (Carrs/Safeway), have ...
Kroger exec: Grocer continues to advance $24.6B Albertsons acquisition despite FTC dispute
A delay in closing, the Kroger executive said, “would compromise our ability to execute the merger.” But would the grocer ...
Who is C&S Wholesale, potential buyer of 63 Albertsons stores in California?
The Kroger-Albertsons tie-up would mean spinning off nearly 600 stores, 63 of them in California, to C&S Wholesale Grocers for $2.9 billion. While executives plead their case during the FTC’s ...