Logan Beirne

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Kroger/Albertsons Merger Trial Begins

As reported in this column in October 2022, Kroger fought for an express checkout on its acquisition of supermarket rival Albertsons. They have failed, so far. The Federal Government’s...

M&Ms Meet M&A: Mars Gobbles Up Kellanova

Mars, the maker of such iconic brands as M&Ms and Snickers, announced it will acquire snacking giant Kellanova, which owns such well-known snacks as Pringles and Pop-Tarts. The $34.9...

Kirkland and Paul Weiss Advise on Owens & Minor/Rotech Deal

As aging Boomers increasing turn to home healthcare, Owens & Minor, Inc. announced that it will acquire Rotech Healthcare Holdings, Inc. for $1.36 billion. The all-cash deal is expected to produce $40...

Chasing Cash: United Bankshares to Acquire Piedmont Bancorp

As banks battle for deposits, United Bankshares announced its $267 million acquisition of Piedmont Bancorp, thereby creating the 39th largest banking company in the U.S. based on market capitalization. The...

Skadden and Vinson & Elkins Advise on Solaris/MERs Merger

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure announced it will acquire Mobile Energy Rentals LLC (MER), a provider of distributed power, including generators, transformers, and power distribution systems, for $200 million. As consideration, Solaris will...

Making Waves: Saltchuk to Acquire Overseas Shipholding Group

As global shipping proves buoyant, Saltchuk Resources announced its plan to purchase Overseas Shipholding Group (“OSG”) in an all-cash deal that values the company at an aggregate equity value...