Albertsons Terminates Merger Agreement With Kroger

Kroger to Acquire Albertsons in $24.6 Billion Merger

October 14, 2022

Retail

Kroger and Albertsons Companies entered into a definitive agreement for Kroger to acquire Albertsons for an estimated $24.6 billion enterprise value. The deal is expected to expand Kroger’s national footprint and omnichannel capabilities, with regulatory-driven store divestitures and the planned creation of a SpinCo prior to/at closing.

Kimco Sells Portion of Albertsons Stake After Kroger-Albertsons Merger Announcement

October 14, 2022

Retail

Kimco Realty sold 11.5 million of its 39.8 million shares in Albertsons Companies, generating net proceeds of approximately $301.1 million following the Kroger‑Albertsons merger announcement. Kimco retains 28.3 million Albertsons shares, agreed to a lock-up on roughly 28 million shares for up to seven months, and noted that the merger consideration includes a $6.85 per‑share special cash dividend.

DuPont Agrees to Acquire Rogers Corporation (Merger Terminated)

November 2, 2022

Manufacturing

Rogers Corporation shareholders voted to approve DuPont de Nemours’ previously announced acquisition of Rogers, with shareholders receiving $277.00 in cash per share. Subsequently, DuPont issued a notice of termination of the definitive merger agreement, and Rogers said it is evaluating options in response.

iHerb Acquires Vitacost from Kroger

January 9, 2026

E-Commerce

iHerb Holdings, LLC has completed the acquisition of Vitacost.com, Inc. from The Kroger Co., acquiring the Vitacost brand, intellectual property and inventory. The deal—terms undisclosed—is intended to accelerate iHerb's U.S. market presence, expand its customer base and strengthen its position in the vitamins, minerals and supplements and natural products e‑commerce category.

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. to Acquire United Grocery Outlet

February 15, 2024

Food & Beverage

Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GO) has agreed to acquire United Grocery Outlet (UGO), an extreme value discount grocery retailer operating across the Southeastern United States, from affiliates of Gen Cap America and current/former UGO management. The deal is expected to add 40 stores and a distribution center, expanding Grocery Outlet’s footprint into Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, and Virginia, with anticipated closing in early Q2 2024.

First Internet Bancorp Terminates Merger Agreement With First Century Bancorp

May 1, 2022

Financial Services

First Internet Bancorp announced that First Century Bancorp terminated the agreement and plan of merger between the two companies. The Federal Reserve approved the merger, but the parties could not agree on extension terms after statutory waiting periods, leading to termination on May 1, 2022.