---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-22-262645"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ACI"
cik: "0001646972"
company_name: "Albertsons Companies, Inc."
filed_at: "2022-10-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-23T03:34:42.549413+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 1.0
calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kroger to acquire Albertsons for $34.10 per share, special dividend $6.85/sh

## Summary
- Consideration $34.10/share (~$24.6B EV including $4.7B net debt); 32.8% premium over Oct 12 close.
- Special cash dividend of up to $4B ($6.85/share) payable Nov 7, 2022 to ACI holders of record Oct 24.
- Combined company expects ~$1B annual synergies within 4 years; Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen to lead.
- Termination fees: $318M from ACI; $600M from Kroger if HSR not cleared by Jan 2024 (extendable).
- Approved by both boards; majority stockholder consent obtained; close expected early 2024, subject to reg approvals.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-22-262645
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ACI
- cik: 0001646972
- company_name: Albertsons Companies, Inc.
- filed_at: 2022-10-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 1.0
- calibrated_materiality_score: 1.0
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1646972/000119312522262645/0001193125-22-262645-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1646972/000119312522262645/d344993d8k.htm

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