Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share
- Symbol
- KR
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Classification
- COMMON
- Status
- Current
Current Report · Items 8.01 · 8-K
KROGER CO
Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events. On July 1, 2026, The Kroger Co. (the “Company”) announced that it has entered into an agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which it will acquire Giant Eagle, Inc. (“Giant Eagle”) for a purchase price of approximately $1.65 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.…
Company context
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) is one of America's largest retailers, serving more than 11 million customers daily through a digital shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names. With more than 400,000 associates across our family of companies, Kroger is committed to providing America with affordable, great-tasting food and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
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Kroger Co. · 8-K · Filed 2026-07-01
Disclosure sections
Item 8.01Item 8.01 - Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On July 1, 2026, The Kroger Co. (the “Company”)
announced that it has entered into an agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which it will acquire Giant Eagle, Inc.
(“Giant Eagle”) for a purchase price of approximately $1.65 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
The consideration for the acquisition consists of $1.25 billion in cash and approximately $400 million in assumed liabilities. Giant
Eagle, headquartered in Pennsylvania, is a leading family-owned food and pharmacy retailer. Giant Eagle operates stores in Ohio,
Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.
The acquisition is expected to close in 2027, subject to the expiration
or termination of any applicable waiting period (and any extensions thereof) under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of
1976 and the satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions. In connection with obtaining the requisite regulatory clearance
necessary to consummate the acquisition, Kroger and Giant Eagle expect to make limited Giant Eagle store divestitures.