M&A Deal Summary

Kroger Acquires Albertsons

On October 14, 2022, Kroger acquired retailer Albertsons for 24.6B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kroger’s 7th transaction in the Retail sector.
  • This is Kroger’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Kroger’s 13th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Kroger’s 1st transaction in Idaho.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2022-10-14
Target Albertsons
Sector Retail
Buyer(s) Kroger
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 24.6B USD
Advisor(s) Goldman Sachs
Credit Suisse Investment Banking (Financial)
Jenner & Block
White & Case
Debevoise & Plimpton (Legal)

Target

Albertsons

Boise, Idaho, United States
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Albertsons is a food and drug retailer. Albertsons operates under 20 well-known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs, as well as meal kit company Plated. Albertsons was formed in 1939 and is based in Boise, Idaho.

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Buyer

Kroger

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Category Company
Founded 1883
Sector Retail
Employees500,000
Revenue 137.9B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Kroger operates retail food and drug stores, multi-department stores, jewelry stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States under a variety of brands. The Kroger was formed in 1883 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 13 of 13
Sector (Retail) 7 of 7
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 9 of 9
State (Idaho) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 13 of 13
Year (2022) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-03-19 Turkey Hill

Conestoga, Pennsylvania, United States

Turkey Hill is a manufacturer and distributor of branded ice cream and refrigerated drinks for the retail, foodservice, and alternative channels. The Company has a diverse customer base, including blue chip grocers, distributors, wholesalers, and convenience stores.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2024-03-18 Kroger Specialty Pharmacy

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Kroger Specialty Pharmacy operates in-store retail pharmacies and The Little Clinics. Kroger Specialty Pharmacy is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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