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Kroger 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Jul 1, 2026)

Reports
Other Events
Filing Date
Filed July 1, 2026
Period End
June 30, 2026
Security
KR
In the record · 2016–202610-K1210-Q328-K137

KR filed 12 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 137 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Material agreement8-K · Aug ’17Aug ’17
  2. Leadership change8-K · Dec ’19Dec ’19
  3. Material agreement8-K · Nov ’22Nov ’22
  4. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’25Mar ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed July 1, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

On July 1, 2026, The Kroger Co. announced that it has entered into an agreement and plan of merger under which it will acquire Giant Eagle, Inc. for a purchase price of approximately $1.65 billiona, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

The consideration consists of $1.25 billionb in cash and approximately $400 million in assumed liabilities. Giant Eagle is described as a leading family-owned food and pharmacy retailer headquartered in Pennsylvania, operating stores in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. The acquisition is expected to close in 2027, subject to expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 and satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions.

The filing states that Kroger and Giant Eagle expect to make limited Giant Eagle store divestitures in connection with obtaining the regulatory clearance needed to complete the deal. For investors, the key points are the size of the transaction, its cash-heavy consideration structure, the expected 2027 closing timeline, and the regulatory path, which includes limited store divestitures. The filing is a brief Item 8.01 (Other Events) disclosure and does not include additional financial metrics for the target or the expected financial impact on Kroger.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Kroger agreed to acquire Giant Eagle, Inc. for an approximate purchase price of $1.65 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
  2. Consideration consists of $1.25 billion in cash and approximately $400 million in assumed liabilities.
  3. Giant Eagle is a leading family-owned food and pharmacy retailer headquartered in Pennsylvania.
  4. Giant Eagle operates stores in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.
  5. The acquisition is expected to close in 2027, subject to HSR Act waiting period expiration or termination and other customary closing conditions.
  6. Kroger and Giant Eagle expect to make limited Giant Eagle store divestitures to obtain the required regulatory clearance.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How large is the Giant Eagle acquisition?

    The purchase price is approximately $1.65 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. This consists of $1.25 billion in cash and approximately $400 million in assumed liabilities.

  2. When is the acquisition expected to close?

    The acquisition is expected to close in 2027, subject to expiration or termination of any applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 and satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions.

  3. What regulatory steps could affect the deal?

    Kroger and Giant Eagle expect to make limited Giant Eagle store divestitures in connection with obtaining the requisite regulatory clearance necessary to consummate the acquisition.

  4. Where does Giant Eagle operate?

    Giant Eagle, headquartered in Pennsylvania, operates stores in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana.

  5. What does the filing say about the financial impact on Kroger?

    The filing does not provide additional financial metrics for Giant Eagle or the expected financial impact of the acquisition on Kroger.

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