Kroger terminates Albertsons merger, triggers $4.7B special mandatory note redemption at 101%

KROGER CO

Terminated merger with Albertsons on Dec 11, 2024; triggered mandatory redemption of SMR Notes.
Kroger issued notice to redeem $4.7B of Senior Notes: $1B 4.700% due 2026, $1B 4.600% 2027, $1.4B 4.650% 2029, $1.3B 4.900% 2031.
Redemption at 101% of principal plus accrued interest; redemption date Dec 18, 2024.
Notes were issued Aug 27, 2024 under Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust; redemption required upon merger termination.

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