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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001646972-23-000067"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ACI"
cik: "0001646972"
company_name: "Albertsons Companies, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-09-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-10T22:13:12.384588+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kroger and Albertsons agree to sell 413 stores to C&S for $1.9B; merger on track for early 2024

## Summary
- Divestiture includes 413 stores, 8 distribution centers, 2 offices, 5 private label brands across 17 states and DC.
- C&S pays Kroger all-cash consideration of ~$1.9B; may purchase up to 237 additional stores for extra cash.
- Sale includes QFC, Mariano's, Carrs banners and exclusive Albertsons brand license in AZ, CA, CO, WY.
- Kroger exercises right to sell SpinCo business to C&S; spin-off no longer required under merger agreement.
- Merger remains on track to close early 2024 subject to FTC and other regulatory clearance.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001646972-23-000067
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ACI
- cik: 0001646972
- company_name: Albertsons Companies, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-09-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1646972/000164697223000067/0001646972-23-000067-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1646972/000164697223000067/aci-20230908.htm

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