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What will be Kroger's major action following the court ruling by June 2025?
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Resolution / Starting Odds
Appeal the decision • 25%
Abandon the merger • 25%
Seek a new partner • 25%
Restructure the merger proposal • 25%
Official announcements from Kroger
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Oregon Judge Blocks Kroger's $24.6 Billion Albertsons Merger Over Antitrust Concerns
Dec 10, 2024, 09:13 PM
A federal judge in Oregon, Adrienne Nelson, has blocked Kroger's proposed $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons, ruling that the merger would lessen competition for U.S. grocery shoppers. The decision grants the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request for a preliminary injunction, marking a significant setback for the deal, which would have been the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history. The judge, appointed by President Biden, sided with FTC Chair Lina Khan, who argued that the merger would erode competition, raise food prices, and hurt workers.
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No • 50%
Yes • 50%
FTC • 25%
Albertsons • 25%
Kroger • 25%
No significant move • 25%
Kroger withdraws from the deal • 25%
Appeal successfully overturns the decision • 25%
Appeal is unsuccessful • 25%
Other legal or regulatory outcome • 25%
Increase market share • 25%
No significant changes • 25%
Other strategic moves • 25%
Announce new mergers • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Approved without conditions • 25%
Withdrawn by companies • 25%
Rejected • 25%
Approved with conditions • 25%
Merger approved with conditions • 25%
Merger abandoned by companies • 25%
Merger permanently blocked • 25%
Merger approved without conditions • 25%
Kroger wins • 25%
Case dismissed • 25%
Albertsons wins • 25%
Settlement reached • 25%