ADDED
As of April 17, 2025, the registrant had 575,749,857 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding.
Our last three fiscal years consisted of the 52 weeks ended February 22, 2025 ("fiscal 2024"), the 52 weeks ended February 24, 2024 ("fiscal 2023") and the 52 weeks ended February 25, 2023 ("fiscal 2022").
Our next three fiscal years consist of the 53 weeks ending February 28, 2026 ("fiscal 2025"), the 52 weeks ending February 27, 2027 ("fiscal 2026") and the 52 weeks ending February 26, 2028 ("fiscal 2027").
The "forward-looking statements" include our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about our business and our industry.
Risk Factors." NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES We define EBITDA as generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") earnings (net loss) before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.
As of February 22, 2025, we operated 2,270 stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia under more than 20 well known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Star Market, United Supermarkets, Market Street, Haggen, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market .
Additionally, as of February 22, 2025, we operated 1,728 in-store pharmacies, 1,313 in-store branded coffee shops, 405 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers, 19 manufacturing facilities and various digital platforms.
Our stores operate in premier locations and have leading market share within attractive and growing geographies.
We hold a #1 or #2 position by market share in 66% of the 122 metropolitan statistical areas ("MSAs") in which we operate.
Our Drive Up Go curbside pickup service and our delivery services are each offered in more than 2,200 of our stores.
REMOVED
As of April 18, 2024, the registrant had 577,407,663 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding.
Our last three fiscal years consisted of the 52 weeks ended February 24, 2024 ("fiscal 2023"), the 52 weeks ended February 25, 2023 ("fiscal 2022") and the 52 weeks ended February 26, 2022 ("fiscal 2021").
Our next three fiscal years consist of the 52 weeks ending February 22, 2025 ("fiscal 2024"), the 53 weeks ending February 28, 2026 ("fiscal 2025"), and the 52 weeks ending February 27, 2027 ("fiscal 2026").
The "forward-looking statements" include our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about our business, our industry and the outcome of the Merger.
Risks Related to the Merger Risks related to: the Merger Agreement and the pendency of the Merger; restrictions on our business activities while the Merger Agreement is in effect; litigation related to the Merger; the ability to complete the Merger and the transactions contemplated by the Merger; and significant delay or the failure to complete the Merger.
Risks Related to Our Industry Risks related to: intensity of the competition in our industry; our ability to timely identify or effectively respond to consumer trends; consolidation in the healthcare industry; and providing pharmacy products and services and the adequacy of our insurance to cover any claims.
Risks Related to Our Workforce Risks related to: our relationship with unions, including labor disputes or work stoppages, and increased pension expenses, contributions and surcharges; increases to the minimum wage and changes to wage regulations; and the failure to attract and retain qualified associates.
Legal and Regulatory Risks Risks related to: unfavorable changes in government regulation and environmental laws; unfavorable changes in the tax code; legal or other proceedings; and our use of insurance and self-insurance to address potential liabilities.
Risks Related to Information Security, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and Evolving Technologies Risks related to: our dependence on IT systems; improper activities by third parties and the loss of confidence from a data security incident involving our customers, employees or vendors; and the use of artificial intelligence in our business.
Risks Related to Our Indebtedness Risks related to: our level of indebtedness and our ability to generate cash; our debt instruments limiting our flexibility in operating our business; and increases in interest rates, a downgrade of our credit ratings and/or instability in credit markets.