COMBINED COMPANY PROVIDES INDUSTRY-LEADING FOOD SOLUTIONS TO RETAIL 
CUSTOMERS AND SHOPPERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES 
 
 
KEENE, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 22, 2025-- 
 
   C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC ("C&S") today announced the completion of its 
acquisition of SpartanNash Company ("SpartanNash"). The combined company 
employs more than 30,000 team members and operates almost 60 
complementary distribution centers covering the U.S. and serves close to 
10,000 independent retail locations, as well as military commissaries 
and exchanges, with more than 200 corporate-run grocery stores. 
 
 
   "The combination of these two great companies creates a platform for 
future success. As ONE, we bring the best team in the industry to 
provide advanced solutions to ensure braggingly happy customers and feed 
our communities for generations to come," stated Eric Winn, Chief 
Executive Officer. 
 
 
   The industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and both our customers 
and our own businesses must evolve at or ahead of that pace, in order to 
compete effectively and win. The integration of two industry-leading 
companies will drive an even better service experience for chain, 
independent and military customers across the nation, with the right 
products at the right prices to support tailored assortments. 
 
 
   "We are grateful to our associates, customers and partners who have 
supported us throughout this process. Our combined capabilities will 
create meaningful new opportunities for our people, customers and 
shoppers as we continue to deliver the ingredients for a better life," 
said SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Sarsam, who will now serve as an 
advisor for a transitionary period with the combined company. 
 
 
   "Our goal is to build a company that will redefine our industry and 
drive future growth for the next phase of our collective legacy as THE 
BEST food solutions company in the industry," said Rick Cohen, Executive 
Chairman. 
 
 
   Advisors 
 
 
   Solomon Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to C&S. 
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP served as legal advisor to C&S, and Sullivan 
& Cromwell LLP served as legal advisor to C&S in connection with its 
debt financing. BofA Securities, Inc. served as exclusive financial 
advisor to SpartanNash. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP served as 
legal advisor to SpartanNash. 
 
 
   About C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC 
 
 
   C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is a leader in food solutions across the 
United States. Established in 1918, C&S had its start as a supplier to 
independent grocery stores. Today, the C&S family of companies -- 
including Grocers Supply, Hansen Distribution Group, FreshKo Produce 
Services, The Davidson Specialty Food Group and SpartanNash$(R)$ -- 
delivers innovative supply chain solutions, products and services to 
chain, independent and military customers from 60 distribution centers 
nationwide. C&S offers a comprehensive range of products for every aisle 
of the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods, including 
within our private label portfolio. C&S operates more than 200 
corporate-run grocery stores primarily under the banners: D&W(R) Fresh 
Market, Grand Union, Family Fare(R) , Martin's Super Markets and Piggly 
Wiggly(R) . C&S is deeply committed to corporate citizenship, actively 
supporting various charitable causes that help enrich and feed our 
communities. For more detailed information, please visit our website at 
www.cswg.com. 
 
 
 

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    CONTACT:    Media: 
 
   Lauren La Bruno 
 
   Senior Vice President of Communications & Marketing 
 
   C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC 
 
 
   CSComm@cswg.com 
 
   Investor Relations: 
 
   Julie Drake 
 
   Vice President, Assistant Treasurer 
 
   C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC 
 
 
   IR@cswg.com 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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