Kroger Merges With Harris Teeter

Kroger Merges With Harris Teeter

July 11, 2013

According to Refrigerated Transporter, Kroger will merge with Harris Teeter Supermarkets. Kroger will purchase all “outstanding shares of Harris Teeter for $49.38 per share in cash” and assume all of their outstanding debt. To read more, click HERE.

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At Trailer Bridge Every Load Matters.

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