Judges block Kroger-Albertsons merger. Continuing the courtroom fight could test investors’ patience.

The supermarket chains said they were disappointed with Tuesday’s court rulings, adding that they are reviewing their options.

Albertsons Sues Kroger, Terminates Merger After Judge Blocks Supermarket Megadeal

Albertsons’ lawsuit said the rival grocery company failed to exercise its best efforts to win regulatory approval for the $20 billion deal.
The Wall Street Journal - 7h
Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger

The ruling, citing a potential loss of competition, was a victory for the Federal Trade Commission. Later, a Washington State judge blocked the deal on similar grounds.
The New York Times - 23h
Judge blocks Albertsons-Kroger $25 billion supermarket merger

A U.S. district judge in Oregon has blocked a $25 billion bid by supermarket giant Kroger to take over rival Albertsons, ruling that the Federal Trade Commission's concerns about the merger's ...
NBC News - 1d
Federal judge temporarily blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons after a three-week hearing. The Federal Trade Commission sued over the $25 billion deal in February, ...
CBS News - 1d
US judge blocks $25bn Kroger-Albertsons grocery merger

Deal challenged by Federal Trade Commission would consolidate two of the country’s biggest supermarket operators
Financial Times - 1d

Albertsons Sues Kroger, Terminates Merger After Judge Blocks Supermarket Megadeal