Kroger to Acquire Albertsons in $24.6 Billion Merger

Albertsons Terminates Merger Agreement With Kroger

December 11, 2024

Retail

Albertsons Companies exercised its right to terminate its merger agreement with Kroger after courts issued injunctions blocking the proposed deal in Oregon and Washington on December 10, 2024. The company says the termination follows federal and state decisions to block the merger and that Albertsons will continue as a standalone business.

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.

C&S Wholesale Grocers to Acquire SpartanNash for $1.77 Billion

June 23, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

C&S Wholesale Grocers will acquire SpartanNash in a cash transaction valued at $26.90 per share, representing total consideration of $1.77 billion including assumed net debt. The companies entered into a definitive merger agreement and expect the deal to close in late 2025, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Morgan Stanley Acquires Eaton Vance

October 8, 2020

Financial Services

Morgan Stanley has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Eaton Vance for an equity value of approximately $7 billion, creating a larger Morgan Stanley Investment Management platform with expanded product and distribution capabilities. The deal combines Eaton Vance’s asset management and retail distribution strengths with Morgan Stanley’s global scale to increase fee-based revenues, deliver cost synergies, and broaden client offerings.

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.

Solenis Acquires Diversey for $4.6 Billion

March 8, 2023

Industrial Services

Solenis entered into a definitive all-cash merger agreement to acquire Diversey Holdings for an enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion, taking Diversey private. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2023, subject to customary conditions and approvals.