A judge blocked Kroger's $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos., finding the takeover would lessen competition for grocery shoppers in a ruling that marks a likely death knell for the deal.
December 10, 2024Government, Business, Private, Top 100
Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal Blocked by Judge
Government, Business, Private
Kroger-Albertsons Deal Heads to Court With Food Price Focus
Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. are finally getting their day in court. Nearly two years after the acquisition was announced, the grocery giants on Aug. 26 started a federal court hearing in Portland, Ore., on the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s bid to block the $24.6 billion deal.
August 26, 2024Government, Business, Private
Kroger and Albertsons Spend More Than $800M on Merger Fees
Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. have spent more than $800 million on fees paid to lawyers, bankers and advisers for their proposed merger.
August 13, 2024Government, Business, Private
FTC Sues to Block Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal
The Federal Trade Commission, eight states and Washington, D.C., sued to block Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. on Feb. 26.
February 26, 2024Government, Business, Private
FTC, States Expected to Sue Over Kroger-Albertsons Deal
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and a group of states are poised to sue to block the tie-up between supermarkets Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos., according to people familiar with the plans.
February 20, 2024Government, Business, Private
Colorado Files Lawsuit to Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Colorado sued to block Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. in court Feb. 14, becoming the second state to challenge the deal.
February 14, 2024