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Albertsons CEO Susan Morris defended her loyalty to the company and its $24.6 billion merger with Kroger, which was blocked by courts over antitrust concerns. A Delaware court is determining Kroger's role in the merger's failure, with testimony suggesting potential undisclosed discussions between Albertsons and a third party.

Kroger ex-CEO Rodney McMullen testified that he doubted the $24B Kroger-Albertsons merger's chances due to FTC opposition. Albertsons sued Kroger for a $600M breakup fee and $8B in damages, alleging insufficient antitrust efforts. Kroger claims it invested $1B in the merger but faced regulatory hurdles. A bench trial is underway, with a ruling expected in months.

Texas, as part of a multistate coalition, secured a $773M settlement with Albertsons over its alleged role in the opioid crisis. Texas is eligible for up to $57.8M for opioid abatement. Attorney General Ken Paxton has obtained over $3.3B in settlements related to the opioid epidemic.

Kroger's ex-CEO testified that the company did what was required to secure regulatory approval for its $24.6B merger with Albertsons, which was blocked for antitrust reasons. Albertsons seeks $9.3B in damages, claiming Kroger breached the merger agreement. Kroger says it spent over $1B pursuing the deal. The trial will determine responsibility for the merger's failure.

Kroger's former CEO testified in court that the company did all it could to secure regulatory approval for a $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons, which was blocked for antitrust reasons. Albertsons is suing Kroger for $9.3 billion, alleging breach of the merger agreement. The trial will determine Kroger's responsibility for the deal's failure, with testimony from around 30 witnesses.

Kroger's former CEO testified in court that the company's merger with Albertsons was 'doomed from the beginning' due to FTC opposition. Albertsons seeks $9.3B in damages, claiming Kroger failed to secure regulatory approval. Kroger argues it spent over $1B pursuing the deal. The trial will determine Kroger's responsibility for the merger's failure, with implications for future grocery sector deals.