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For regulators, the labour market is fair game in mergers and acquisitions
FTC lawsuit says $25bn Kroger-Albertsons deal would raise prices and harm employees
Plus, the shifting balance of power in private equity and Elon Musk sells more stock despite saying he wouldn’t
Private equity has minted fortunes in the sector
Cerberus Capital set for big payday if supermarket tie-up clears high antitrust hurdles
Deal would bring together two of the country’s largest supermarkets, testing antitrust policies
US grocery chain’s owners hope to sell up to $1.51bn in IPO that comes after market rebound
As traditional capital markets seize up, executives are turning to emergency funding
Move between pharmacy chain and Albertsons falls through after investor opposition
Combined group will have sales of $83bn and 40m customers
Tie-up will create large food and wellness group
Efforts to thwart Lidl and Aldi with price cuts add to pressure on supermarkets
Leading US stock indices retreat despite energy group’s 7% climb
Supermarket deal could be one of the largest take-privates in recent years
Busy fourth quarter would help listings market recoup some ground after a lacklustre year so far
US supermarket chain has filled its basket and looks uniquely placed for any future consolidation
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