Kroger Goes To Court, Announces Bond Sale as It Tries To Close Albertsons Deal

Key TakeawaysKroger asked a federal court for an injunction to stop a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proceeding to block the grocery chain's $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons.The FTC moved this year to prevent the sale, arguing it would limit competition and raise food prices.Kroger also announced it would offer bonds to pay for part of the cash considerations in the deal. Kroger (KR) shares declined in intraday trading Tuesday as the biggest U.S. supermarket chain launched a two-part effort to finall ...