Kroger (KR) announces agreement to acquire Giant Eagle; deal valued at USD 1.65bln, including USD 1.25bln cash and USD 400mln liabilities
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Kroger (KR) announces agreement to acquire Giant Eagle; deal valued at USD 1.65bln, including USD 1.25bln cash and USD 400mln liabilities
General Mills (GIS) Q4 2026 (USD): Adj. EPS 0.95 (exp. 0.80), Revenue 4.60bln (exp. 4.59bln)
FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) Q3 2026 (USD): adj. EPS 4.53 (exp. 4.45), Revenue 622mln (exp. 618mln). Reaffirms FY guidance.
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- Deal expected to be accretive to adj EPS in second full year after close.
- Deal expected to close in 2027 subject to regulatory clearance.
- To finance deal with cash; targets net debt to adj EBITDA of 2.3–2.5x.
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