Kroger throws latest punch in legal battle with Albertsons
Kroger and Albertsons are fighting it out in court, blaming the other for which caused their proposed $25 billion merger to fail. A federal judge blocked the merger in December.
Albertsons sued Kroger when merger broke up. Now it’s Kroger’s turn. What it alleges
Kroger filed a countersuit Tuesday against Albertsons over the bitter end to its planned acquisition of the Boise-based grocery chain. Albertsons had called off its $24.6 billion proposed sale and sued its larger rival for breach of contract the morning after the deal was halted by a judge in December over antitrust concerns.
Kroger takes legal stand against Albertsons over abandoned merger
Kroger accuses Albertsons of secretly collaborating with C&S Wholesale Grocers to devise an independent regulatory strategy.
Kroger Files Counterclaims Against Albertsons, Seeks Damages
Kroger has filed counterclaims in the Delaware Court of Chancery, accusing Albertsons of sabotaging their merger by secretly collaborating with C&S Wholesale Grocers. Kroger argues Albertsons misled regulators,
Kroger Fights Albertsons Suit Over Failed $24.6 Billion Deal
Kroger Co. is fighting back against a lawsuit brought by Albertsons Cos. over its failed $24.6 billion takeover of the rival grocery chain, escalating a dispute that began after US antitrust enforcers succeeded in blocking the deal last year.
Kroger fires back, countersues as Albertsons makes fresh accusations tied to merger collapse
Kroger Co. has filed an answer to Albertsons Cos. Inc.’s lawsuit against it regarding the companies’ failed $24.6 billion merger and made counterclaims against its former acquisition target. Albertsons also made additional claims against Kroger.
Kroger countersues Albertsons over failed merger
The Cincinnati-based grocery giant says Albertsons engaged in "misconduct" that derailed merger efforts and thus isn't entitled to a $600 million termination fee and damages.
Report: Kroger sued (again) over cancelled Albertsons merger
C&S Wholesale Grocers has filed a lawsuit against Kroger after the failed $25 billion takeover of rival Albertsons that was called off in December.
Kroger countersues rival Albertsons after demise of $25 billion merger
U.S. grocery chain Kroger countersued Albertsons on Tuesday, escalating a legal battle between the companies following the collapse of their proposed $25 billion merger in December.
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Associated Wholesale Grocers reports record financial results
Associated Wholesale Grocers reports net sales for the cooperative of $11.5B, up 2.41% and consolidated company sales of $12.1B.
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Albertsons responds to Kroger’s new claims
Kroger had filed a legal response to recent claims made by Albertsons, in which the company accused Kroger of overlooking an ...
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The Friday Checkout: C&S echoes Albertsons’ claims about why Kroger deal fell apart
The grocery distributor and wholesaler alleges Kroger took the lead on the merger and then botched the handling of regulators ...
Kroger countersues Albertsons in feud over failed $25B merger
Kroger Co. on Tuesday filed a countersuit in its dispute with Albertstons Cos. over a failed $25 billion merger between the ...