GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash® (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced that on Aug. 27, 2025, its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per common share. The dividend will be paid on Sept. 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Sept. 15, 2025. As of Aug. 26, 2025, there were 33,862,518 common shares outstanding.
About SpartanNash SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare®, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W® Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.
INVESTOR CONTACT: Kayleigh Campbell Head of Investor Relations [email protected]
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Chance SVP and Chief Communications Officer [email protected]
SpartanNash Brings Flavor and Culture to Topeka with New Supermercado Nuestra Familia Store
Known for community, quality and convenience, Supermercado Nuestra Familia will offer full-service Hispanic grocery experience for Golden City shoppers starting in November
TOPEKA, Kan., Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash® (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the expansion of its Supermercado Nuestra Familia® banner, with plans to introduce the Topeka, Kan. community to the full-service Hispanic grocery experience in November 2025. Opening just in time for holiday grocery shopping, the store will be the fifth under the Company’s Supermercado Nuestra Familia retail banner and the first in the state of Kansas.
Located at the corner of 29th Street and California Avenue, the Supermercado Nuestra Familia store will add nearly 50,000 square feet of Hispanic flavors and culture for Highland Crest, Central Highland Park, Oakland and other neighborhoods in southeast Topeka.
Serving communities since 2013, Supermercado Nuestra Familia is focused on quality, convenience and community, offering an abundant assortment of fresh fruits, vegetables and dried chiles and spices. Aguas frescas and horchata can be found alongside the fresh-cut fruit; meat is sliced fresh in the full-service carniceria; and tres leches cakes, gelatins and flans are prepared daily. The cocina features fresh cheeses, creams and handmade favorites like tamales, enchiladas, beans and rice. Store guests can also find freshly made corn and flour tortillas in the tortilleria, along with the convenience of a one-stop shop for other everyday grocery staples.
“The brand-new location reflects the tastes and traditions of Topeka’s vibrant Hispanic community. Shoppers will enjoy exceptional service from our Associates and a terrific assortment of authentic Hispanic grocery items,” said Djouma Barry, SpartanNash Senior Vice President and Chief Retail Officer. “And, as we welcome Topeka Associates into our food solutions company, we’re eager to integrate them into our People First culture and provide them with the tools and training for success.”
The Company is now hiring Associates for the new location and will announce a grand opening celebration in the coming weeks that will be open to the community. To apply for open positions, including roles in the produce, deli, meat and bakery departments, visit careers.spartannash.com/topeka.
About SpartanNash SpartanNash® (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare®, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W® Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.
SpartanNash Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results
Strong Profitability Driven by Gross Margin Improvements and Contributions from Recent Acquisitions
C&S Wholesale Grocers Transaction is Expected to Close in Late 2025
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash® (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) today reported financial results for its 12-week second quarter ended July 12, 2025.
“I’m proud of our team’s continued focus and efforts to execute on the strategic plan, which delivered strong profitability driven by cost savings and expanded margins. Our performance remains ahead of our expectations as we work to maximize shareholder value,” said SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Sarsam. “Closing the C&S transaction remains a top priority, and we are energized by the opportunity to deliver even greater value to hometown grocery stores and shoppers across the country.”
Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Highlights(1)
Net sales increased 1.8% to $2.27 billion, driven by contributions from recent acquisitions in the Retail segment, partially offset by lower volume in the Wholesale segment.
Wholesale segment net sales decreased 3.0% to $1.51 billion primarily due to reduced case volumes in the national accounts customer channel and the elimination of intercompany sales to the newly acquired Fresh Encounter Inc. stores. These declines were partially offset by higher sales in the military customer channel.
Retail segment net sales increased 12.8% to $762.9 million due to incremental sales from recently acquired stores. Retail comparable store sales decreased 0.5% due to lower unit volumes.
Net earnings of $6.2 million or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to $11.5 million or $0.34 per diluted share. Adjusted EPS(2)(3) of $0.54, compared to $0.59.
Net earnings were lower due to costs associated with the pending merger, depreciation and amortization, enterprise-wide organizational realignment, and higher incentive compensation. These impacts were partially offset by an improved Wholesale segment gross margin rate, lower restructuring and asset impairment charges, and decreased corporate administrative costs. Adjusted EPS(2)(3) excludes the impact of acquisition and integration, organizational realignment, restructuring and asset impairment charges.
Adjusted EBITDA(3)(4) of $68.7 million, compared to $64.5 million.
The improvement was driven by the factors above, excluding the unfavorable increase in non-cash expenses, primarily depreciation and amortization, that impacted adjusted EPS(2)(3).
Other Fiscal 2025 Highlights(5)
Cash generated from operating activities of $112.6 million compared to $132.1 million.
Net long-term debt(6) to adjusted EBITDA(3)(4) ratio of 2.7x improved sequentially compared to 2.9x at the end of the first quarter.
Capital expenditures and IT capital(7) of $56.2 million compared to $73.4 million.
Returned $15.5 million to shareholders through dividends.
(1) All comparisons are for the second quarter of 2025 compared with the second quarter of 2024, unless otherwise noted. (2) A reconciliation of net earnings to adjusted earnings from continuing operations, as well as per diluted share (“adjusted EPS”), a non-GAAP financial measure, is provided in Table 3. (3) Non-GAAP profitability measures exclude, among other items, acquisition and integration activity, organizational realignment expenses, restructuring and asset impairment charges, and the impact of the LIFO provision. (4) A reconciliation of net earnings to adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, is provided in Table 2. (5) All comparisons are for the fiscal year-to-date 2025 compared with the fiscal year-to-date 2024, unless otherwise noted. (6) A reconciliation of long-term debt and finance lease obligations to net long-term debt and net loss to adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP financial measures, are provided in Table 4. (7) A reconciliation of purchases of property and equipment to capital expenditures and IT capital, a non-GAAP financial measure, is provided in Table 5.
C&S Wholesale Grocers Transaction On June 22, 2025, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC (“C&S”), pursuant to which C&S will acquire SpartanNash for a purchase price of $26.90 per share of SpartanNash common stock in cash, representing total consideration of $1.77 billion, including assumed net debt (the “Transaction”). Details regarding the Transaction can be found in the Form 8-K filed on June 23, 2025 and the joint press release issued by the Company and C&S on June 23, 2025. The Transaction price represents a 52.5% premium over SpartanNash’s closing price on June 20, 2025, of $17.64, and a premium of 42.0% to its 30-day volume-weighted average stock price of SpartanNash common stock as of June 20, 2025.
The Transaction was unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies and is expected to close in late 2025, subject to certain customary closing conditions, including, among other things, Company shareholder approval and applicable regulatory approvals.
Earnings Conference Call and Fiscal 2025 Outlook As previously announced on July 31, 2025, in light of the pending Transaction the Company will not host a quarterly earnings conference call. The Company will not provide fiscal 2025 financial guidance due to the pending Transaction.
About SpartanNash SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. SpartanNash distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare®, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W® Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.
Forward-Looking Statements The matters discussed in this communication and in any related oral statements include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act, including statements regarding the Transaction of SpartanNash by C&S, shareholder and regulatory approvals, the expected timetable for completing the Transaction, expected benefits of the Transaction and any other statements regarding the future plans, strategies, objectives, goals or expectations of the combined company. These forward-looking statements may be identifiable by words or phrases indicating that SpartanNash and/or C&S “expects,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “intends,” or “estimates,” or that a particular occurrence or event “may,” “could,” “should,” “will” or “will likely” result, “occur” or “be pursued” or “continue” in the future, that the “outlook,” “trend,” “guidance” or “target” is toward a particular result or occurrence, that a development is an “opportunity,” “priority,” “strategy,” “focus,” that the combined company is “positioned” for a particular result, or similarly stated expectations. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies may affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include risks related to the Transaction such as the ability to complete the Transaction on the agreed terms and expected timetable; the business uncertainties, operational disruptions and contractual restrictions during the pendency of the Transaction; litigation and regulatory proceedings related to the Transaction; the Company’s ability to compete in an extremely competitive industry; the Company’s dependence on certain major customers; the Company’s ability to implement its growth strategy and transformation initiatives; the Company’s ability to implement its growth strategy through acquisitions and successfully integrate acquired businesses; disruptions to the Company’s information technology systems and security network, including security breaches and cyber-attacks; impacts to the availability and performance of the Company’s information technology systems; changes in relationships with the Company’s vendor base; changes in product availability and product pricing from vendors; macroeconomic uncertainty, including rising inflation, potential economic recession, tariffs and increasing interest rates; difficulty attracting and retaining well-qualified Associates and effectively managing increased labor costs; failure to successfully retain or manage transitions with executive leaders and other key personnel; changes in geopolitical conditions; impairment charges for goodwill or other long-lived assets; impacts to the Company’s business and reputation due to focus on environmental, social and governance matters; customers to whom the Company extends credit or for whom the Company guarantees loans may fail to repay the Company; disruptions associated with severe weather conditions and natural disasters, including effects from climate change; disruptions associated with disease outbreaks; the Company’s ability to manage its private brand program for U.S. military commissaries, including the termination of the program or not achieving the desired results; the Company’s level of indebtedness; interest rate fluctuations; the Company’s ability to service its debt and to comply with debt covenants; changes in government regulations; labor relations issues; changes in the military commissary system, including its supply chain, or in the level of governmental funding; product recalls and other product-related safety concerns; cost increases related to multi-employer pension plans; and other risks and uncertainties listed under “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently believes are immaterial also may impair its business, operations, liquidity, financial condition and prospects. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements to reflect developments that occur or information obtained after the date of this report.
Additional Information about the Proposed Transaction and Where to Find It In connection with the Transaction, SpartanNash filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement relating to the Transaction on July 31, 2025 and first mailed the definitive proxy statement and a proxy card to shareholders of record of SpartanNash on or about the same day. This communication is not intended to be, and is not, a substitute for the definitive proxy statement or any other document that SpartanNash has filed or expects to file with the SEC in connection with the Transaction. SPARTANNASH URGES INVESTORS TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND THESE OTHER MATERIALS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SPARTANNASH AND THE TRANSACTION. Any vote in respect of resolutions to be proposed at the SpartanNash shareholder meeting to approve the Transaction or other responses in relation to the Transaction should be made only on the basis of the information contained in the definitive proxy statement. Investors will be able to obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement (when available) and other documents that will be filed by SpartanNash with the SEC at www.sec.gov, the SEC’s website, or from SpartanNash’s website at https://www.spartannash.com. In addition, the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed by SpartanNash with the SEC (when available) may be obtained from SpartanNash free of charge by directing a request to Investor Relations at https://corporate.spartannash.com/investor-relations.
No Offer or Solicitation This press release is for information purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute, or form part of, an offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, pursuant to the proposed transaction or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Participants in the Solicitation SpartanNash, its directors and certain of its officers and employees, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from SpartanNash shareholders in connection with the Transaction. Information about the SpartanNash’s directors and executive officers is set forth under the captions “Proposal 1–Election of Directors,” “Board of Directors,” “Ownership of SpartanNash Stock,” “SpartanNash’s Executive Officers,” “Executive Compensation” and “Compensation of Directors” sections of the definitive proxy statement for the SpartanNash annual meeting of shareholders, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2025. Additional information regarding ownership of SpartanNash’s securities by its directors and executive officers is included in such persons’ SEC filings on Forms 3 and 4. These documents may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov and on the Investor Relations page of SpartanNash’s website located at https://corporate.spartannash.com/investor-relations. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Transaction will be included in the proxy statement that SpartanNash expects to file in connection with the Transaction and other relevant materials SpartanNash may file with the SEC.
INVESTOR CONTACT: Kayleigh Campbell Head of Investor Relations [email protected]
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Chance SVP and Chief Communications Officer [email protected]
SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS(Unaudited)
12 Weeks Ended
28 Weeks Ended
July 12,
July 13,
July 12,
July 13,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
2025
2024
2025
2024
Net sales
$
2,271,145
$
2,230,756
$
5,180,769
$
5,037,019
Cost of sales
1,888,523
1,877,753
4,316,653
4,243,672
Gross profit
382,622
353,003
864,116
793,347
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative
355,273
318,157
814,334
721,790
Acquisition and integration, net
9,315
2,613
13,155
2,940
Restructuring and asset impairment, net
(90)
6,107
(458)
11,875
Total operating expenses
364,498
326,877
827,031
736,605
Operating earnings
18,124
26,126
37,085
56,742
Other expenses and (income)
Interest expense, net
12,280
10,541
27,492
24,028
Other, net
(208)
(550)
(459)
(1,598)
Total other expenses, net
12,072
9,991
27,033
22,430
Earnings before income taxes
6,052
16,135
10,052
34,312
Income tax (benefit) expense
(138)
4,646
1,782
9,852
Net earnings
$
6,190
$
11,489
$
8,270
$
24,460
Net earnings per basic common share
$
0.18
$
0.34
$
0.24
$
0.72
Net earnings per diluted common share
$
0.18
$
0.34
$
0.24
$
0.71
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
33,915
33,726
33,808
33,962
Diluted
34,446
33,958
34,234
34,329
SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(Unaudited)
July 12,
December 28,
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
25,504
$
21,570
Accounts and notes receivable, net
450,133
448,887
Inventories, net
530,148
546,312
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
82,200
75,042
Total current assets
1,087,985
1,091,811
Property and equipment, net
759,350
779,984
Goodwill
181,035
181,035
Intangible assets, net
115,570
117,821
Operating lease assets
306,434
327,211
Other assets, net
107,135
104,434
Total assets
$
2,557,509
$
2,602,296
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$
510,506
$
485,017
Accrued payroll and benefits
60,767
85,829
Other accrued expenses
60,142
61,993
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
47,165
49,562
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease liabilities
14,970
12,838
Total current liabilities
693,550
695,239
Long-term liabilities
Deferred income taxes
99,214
91,010
Operating lease liabilities
281,946
305,051
Other long-term liabilities
27,004
26,537
Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities
713,971
740,969
Total long-term liabilities
1,122,135
1,163,567
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, voting, no par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 33,858 and 33,752 shares outstanding
461,887
454,751
Preferred stock, no par value, 10,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding
—
—
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
(200)
1,337
Retained earnings
280,137
287,402
Total shareholders’ equity
741,824
743,490
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
2,557,509
$
2,602,296
SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(Unaudited)
28 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)
July 12, 2025
July 13, 2024
Cash flow activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
112,563
$
132,098
Net cash used in investing activities
(59,445)
(79,495)
Net cash used in financing activities
(49,184)
(45,325)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
3,934
7,278
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
21,570
17,964
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
$
25,504
$
25,242
SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIESSUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATATable 1: Sales and Operating Earnings (Loss) by Segment(Unaudited)
12 Weeks Ended
28 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)
July 12, 2025
July 13, 2024
July 12, 2025
July 13, 2024
Wholesale Segment:
Net sales
$
1,508,290
66.4
%
$
1,554,628
69.7
%
$
3,470,711
67.0
%
$
3,568,649
70.8
%
Operating earnings
18,038
22,067
51,287
58,069
Retail Segment:
Net sales
762,855
33.6
%
676,128
30.3
%
1,710,058
33.0
%
1,468,370
29.2
%
Operating earnings (loss)
86
4,059
(14,202)
(1,327)
Total:
Net sales
$
2,271,145
100.0
%
$
2,230,756
100.0
%
$
5,180,769
100.0
%
$
5,037,019
100.0
%
Operating earnings
18,124
26,126
37,085
56,742
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, the Company also provides information regarding adjusted earnings from continuing operations, as well as per diluted share (“adjusted EPS”), net long-term debt, capital expenditures and IT capital, and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“adjusted EBITDA”). These are non-GAAP financial measures, as defined below, and are used by management to allocate resources, assess performance against its peers and evaluate overall performance. The Company believes these measures provide useful information for both management and its investors. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors because they provide additional understanding of the trends and special circumstances that affect its business. These measures provide useful supplemental information that helps investors to establish a basis for expected performance and the ability to evaluate actual results against that expectation. The measures, when considered in connection with GAAP results, can be used to assess the overall performance of the Company as well as assess the Company’s performance against its peers. These measures are also used as a basis for certain compensation programs sponsored by the Company. In addition, securities analysts, fund managers and other shareholders and stakeholders that communicate with the Company request its financial results in these adjusted formats.
Current year adjusted earnings from continuing operations, and adjusted EBITDA exclude, among other items, LIFO expense, organizational realignment, and severance associated with cost reduction initiatives. Current year organizational realignment includes consulting and severance costs associated with the Company’s cost savings initiatives, which relates to the reorganization of certain functions. Prior year adjusted operating earnings, adjusted earnings from continuing operations, and adjusted EBITDA exclude, among other items, LIFO expense, organizational realignment, severance associated with cost reduction initiatives and operating and non-operating costs associated with the postretirement plan amendment and settlement. Prior year organizational realignment includes consulting and severance costs associated with the Company’s change in its go-to-market strategy. Costs related to the postretirement plan amendment and settlement include non-operating expenses associated with amortization of the prior service credit related to the amendment of the retiree medical plan, which are adjusted out of adjusted earnings from continuing operations. Postretirement plan amendment and settlement costs also include operating expenses related to payroll taxes which are adjusted out of all non-GAAP financial measures. Each of these items are considered “non-operational” or “non-core” in nature.
Table 2: Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization(Adjusted EBITDA)(A Non-GAAP Financial Measure)(Unaudited)
12 Weeks Ended
28 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)
July 12, 2025
July 13, 2024
July 12, 2025
July 13, 2024
Net earnings
$
6,190
$
11,489
$
8,270
$
24,460
Income tax (benefit) expense
(138)
4,646
1,782
9,852
Other expenses, net
12,072
9,991
27,033
22,430
Operating earnings
18,124
26,126
37,085
56,742
Adjustments:
LIFO expense
3,472
1,509
8,106
3,529
Depreciation and amortization
27,876
23,342
64,719
53,988
Acquisition and integration, net
9,315
2,613
13,155
2,940
Restructuring and asset impairment, net
(90)
6,107
(458)
11,875
Cloud computing amortization
2,018
1,840
4,691
3,858
Organizational realignment, net
4,330
1,369
8,947
1,675
Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives
172
72
261
141
Stock-based compensation
3,525
1,900
9,294
5,620
Stock warrant
110
190
298
516
Non-cash rent
(292)
(725)
(776)
(1,626)
Loss on disposal of assets
135
64
237
44
Postretirement plan amendment and settlement
—
99
—
99
Adjusted EBITDA
$
68,695
$
64,506
$
145,559
$
139,401
Wholesale:
Operating earnings
$
18,038
$
22,067
$
51,287
$
58,069
Adjustments:
LIFO expense
2,423
1,153
5,670
2,708
Depreciation and amortization
13,769
12,301
31,860
28,379
Acquisition and integration, net
5,737
1,977
7,798
1,977
Restructuring and asset impairment, net
41
118
(3,564)
(32)
Cloud computing amortization
1,334
1,155
3,122
2,524
Organizational realignment, net
2,702
855
5,583
1,046
Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives
155
30
244
99
Stock-based compensation
2,320
1,357
6,230
3,861
Stock warrant
110
190
298
516
Non-cash rent
(38)
(243)
(69)
(543)
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets
35
(1)
(38)
(19)
Postretirement plan amendment and settlement
—
62
—
62
Adjusted EBITDA
$
46,626
$
41,021
$
108,421
$
98,647
Retail:
Operating earnings (loss)
86
4,059
(14,202)
(1,327)
Adjustments:
LIFO expense
1,049
356
2,436
821
Depreciation and amortization
14,107
11,041
32,859
25,609
Acquisition and integration, net
3,578
636
5,357
963
Restructuring and asset impairment, net
(131)
5,989
3,106
11,907
Cloud computing amortization
684
685
1,569
1,334
Organizational realignment, net
1,628
514
3,364
629
Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives
17
42
17
42
Stock-based compensation
1,205
543
3,064
1,759
Non-cash rent
(254)
(482)
(707)
(1,083)
Loss on disposal of assets
100
65
275
63
Postretirement plan amendment and settlement
—
37
—
37
Adjusted EBITDA
$
22,069
$
23,485
$
37,138
$
40,754
Notes: Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“adjusted EBITDA”) is a non-GAAP operating financial measure that the Company defines as net earnings plus interest, discontinued operations, depreciation and amortization, and other non-cash items including share-based payments (equity awards measured in accordance with ASC 718, Stock Compensation, which include both stock-based compensation to employees and stock warrants issued to non-employees) and the LIFO provision, as well as adjustments for items that do not reflect the ongoing operating activities of the Company.
Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA by segment are not measures of performance under GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for net earnings, cash flows from operating activities and other income or cash flow statement data. The Company’s definitions of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA by segment may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Table 3: Reconciliation of Net Earnings toAdjusted Earnings from Continuing Operations, as well as per diluted share (“adjusted EPS”)(A Non-GAAP Financial Measure)(Unaudited)
12 Weeks Ended
July 12, 2025
July 13, 2024
per diluted
per diluted
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Earnings
share
Earnings
share
Net earnings
$
6,190
$
0.18
$
11,489
$
0.34
Adjustments:
LIFO expense
3,472
1,509
Acquisition and integration, net
9,315
2,613
Restructuring and asset impairment, net
48
6,107
Organizational realignment, net
4,330
1,369
Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives
172
72
Postretirement plan amendment and settlement
—
(513)
Total adjustments
17,337
11,157
Income tax effect on adjustments (a)
(4,872)
(2,767)
Total adjustments, net of taxes
12,465
0.36
8,390
0.25
Adjusted earnings from continuing operations
$
18,655
$
0.54
$
19,879
$
0.59
28 Weeks Ended
July 12, 2025
July 13, 2024
per diluted
per diluted
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Earnings
share
Earnings
share
Net earnings
$
8,270
$
0.24
$
24,460
$
0.71
Adjustments:
LIFO expense
8,106
3,529
Acquisition and integration, net
13,155
2,940
Restructuring and asset impairment, net
(151)
11,875
Organizational realignment, net
8,947
1,675
Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives
261
141
Postretirement plan amendment and settlement
—
(1,458)
Total adjustments
30,318
18,702
Income tax effect on adjustments (a)
(7,973)
(4,803)
Total adjustments, net of taxes
22,345
0.65
13,899
0.41
*
Adjusted earnings from continuing operations
$
30,615
$
0.89
$
38,359
$
1.12
* Includes rounding
(a) The income tax effect on adjustments is computed by applying the applicable tax rate to the adjustments.
Notes: Adjusted earnings from continuing operations, as well as per diluted share (“adjusted EPS”), is a non-GAAP operating financial measure that the Company defines as net earnings plus or minus adjustments for items that do not reflect the ongoing operating activities of the Company and costs associated with the closing of operational locations.
Adjusted earnings from continuing operations is not a measure of performance under GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for net earnings, cash flows from operating activities and other income or cash flow statement data. The Company’s definition of adjusted earnings from continuing operations may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Table 4: Reconciliation of Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations to Net Long-Term Debt and Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA(A Non-GAAP Financial Measure)(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
July 12, 2025
April 19, 2025
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease liabilities
$
14,970
$
15,043
Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities
713,971
761,985
Total debt
728,941
777,028
Cash and cash equivalents
(25,504)
(19,970)
Net long-term debt
$
703,437
$
757,058
Rolling 52- Weeks Ended
(In thousands, except for ratio)
July 12, 2025
April 19, 2025
Net loss
$
(15,891)
$
(10,592)
Income tax expense
2,656
7,440
Other expenses, net
47,539
45,458
Operating earnings
34,304
42,306
Adjustments:
LIFO expense
9,744
7,781
Depreciation and amortization
114,143
109,609
Acquisition and integration, net
13,328
6,626
Restructuring and goodwill / asset impairment, net
61,774
67,971
Cloud computing amortization
8,418
8,240
Organizational realignment, net
10,029
7,068
Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives
657
557
Stock-based compensation
14,417
12,792
Stock warrant
650
730
Non-cash rent
(1,829)
(2,262)
Gain on disposal of assets
(91)
(162)
Legal settlement
(900)
(900)
Postretirement plan amendment and settlement
—
99
Adjusted EBITDA
$
264,644
$
260,455
Net long-term debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio
2.7
2.9
Notes: Net long-term debt is a non-GAAP financial measure that is defined as long-term debt and finance lease obligations plus current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations less cash and cash equivalents. The Company believes both management and its investors find the information useful because it reflects the amount of long-term debt obligations that are not covered by available cash. Net long-term debt is not a substitute for GAAP financial measures and may differ from similarly titled measures of other companies.
Table 5: Reconciliation of Purchases of Property and Equipment to Capital Expenditures and IT Capital(A Non-GAAP Financial Measure)(Unaudited)
28 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)
July 12, 2025
July 13, 2024
Purchases of property and equipment
$
51,179
$
67,074
Plus:
Cloud computing spend
5,032
6,347
Capital expenditures and IT capital
$
56,211
$
73,421
Notes: Capital expenditures and IT capital is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated by adding spending related to the development of cloud computing applications to capital expenditures, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Cloud computing spend only includes costs incurred during the application development phase and does not include ongoing costs of hosting or maintenance associated with these applications, which are expensed as incurred. The Company believes it is a useful indicator of the Company’s investment in its facilities and systems as it transitions to more cloud-based IT systems. Capital expenditures and IT capital is not a substitute for GAAP financial measures and may differ from similarly titled measures of other companies.
SpartanNash Welcomes Jason Ulichnie as Vice President, OwnBrands Marketing
Ulichnie will lead portfolio strategy and product development for Our Family®, Fresh and Finest™ by Our Family and Finest Reserve™ by Our Family
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash® (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced that Jason Ulichnie has been named Vice President, OwnBrands Marketing. In this role, Ulichnie will oversee the end-to-end portfolio management, product development and brand equity of SpartanNash OwnBrands – including Our Family®, Fresh and Finest™ by Our Family and Finest Reserve™ by Our Family – for Company-operated stores and wholesale customers.
Bringing nearly 20 years of retail and restaurant industry experience at Schnuck® Markets, Inc. and Brinker International®, Ulichnie will also manage product innovation, pricing and promotions, forecasting and sourcing, working cross-functionally to enhance the OwnBrands portfolio and elevate brand presence.
“As we continue to take our brand-building to the next level, Jason will be an important addition to our Marketing leadership team,” said SpartanNash Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Erin Storm. “His knowledge in leading category transformation to drive profitable growth and culinary innovation will benefit our independent retail customers as well as our Family Fare®, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W® Fresh Market shoppers.”
Ulichnie previously served as Vice President, Merchandising, Own Brands for Schnuck Markets, Inc. a privately held supermarket chain based in St. Louis. He also served in senior leadership roles at Southeastern Grocers ®, Walmart® and Brinker International, the casual dining company that owns, operates and franchises Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy® restaurants.
Ulichnie earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of North Texas and his MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas.
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About SpartanNash SpartanNash® (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare®, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W® Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.
SpartanNash Announces New IT Leadership with CIO and CISO Appointments
Ed Rybicki will serve as Chief Information Officer, while Brett Hoffman will serve as Chief Information Security Officer as part of the Company’s new Finance/IT/Strategy organization
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash® (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) today announced the appointment of two new IT leaders, Ed Rybicki as SVP and Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Brett Hoffman as VP and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The IT department is reporting to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Monaco as part of the Company’s newly combined Finance/IT/Strategy organization.
Rybicki will oversee SpartanNash’s technology team, focusing on innovation, operational efficiency, and SpartanNash’s growth strategy. Hoffman will serve on Rybicki’s leadership team, leading the Company’s cybersecurity strategy across retail, supply chain and corporate environments.
“As a customer-focused, innovative food solutions company, our technology must simplify work for our Associates, create a seamless experience for our wholesale customers, and support a rich, omnichannel journey for our shoppers,” Monaco said. “Our investments in technology are inextricably aligned with our Company’s broader long-term strategy. These two IT leaders have a long track record of success that will help us continue driving growth and productivity while enabling transformational change and supporting our People First, high-performance culture.”
Rybicki brings 20 years of experience to his role as CIO, most recently serving as Chief Information and Technology Officer at Mastronardi Produce®, an agricultural producer and supplier. He also served in senior IT positions at Vyaire® Medical, Merieux Nutrisciences® and Delphi®. Rybicki earned his bachelor’s degree in organizational behavior from the University of Michigan and his master’s degree in computer information systems from the University of Detroit Mercy.
Hoffman joins SpartanNash from Inspire® Security Solutions, where he served as Vice President, Enterprise Security Solutions and CISO. He also served as Global CISO at MillerKnoll® and held cybersecurity leadership roles at HealthEquity®, Amway® and Corewell Health®. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business and professional administration from Roosevelt University.
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About SpartanNash SpartanNash® (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare®, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W® Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.
SpartanNash Gathers Thousands of Grocery Industry Leaders in Grand Rapids at Annual Food Solutions Expo
Expo event brought together nearly 2,000 independent grocers and grocery suppliers from across the country for education, recognition, deals and networking
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash® (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) turned up the flavor at its annual two-day Food Solutions Expo, bringing together nearly 2,000 grocery industry leaders to dish out trendspotting, deal-hunting and community-building. Independent retailers, suppliers and SpartanNash Associates swapped insights, shared samples, and snagged hot deals at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids.
SpartanNash showcased curated 2025 Consumer Taste Trends displays, highlighting the top food trends of the year, backed by flavor forecasts and consumer insights. The event also featured supplier and customer award ceremonies and live auctions. The Expo concluded with a donation of leftover product to Feeding America®West Michigan, equivalent to providing approximately 45,000 meals to local families in need.
Independent grocers represent 33% of retail grocery industry sales, equating to $253.6 billion annually and 1.2% of the United States’ gross domestic product, according to the National Grocers Association®. SpartanNash serves more than 2,100 retail locations, empowering customers with tools to stay fresh, competitive and community-focused.
“Independent grocers are the heart and soul of neighborhood supermarkets, and they bring a distinctive, vital perspective to the industry,” SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam said. “The Food Solutions Expo offers our attendees the opportunity to turn shelf space into success stories. They come for the savings and stay for the strategy. Most importantly, it helps SpartanNash, our customers and our vendors find new ways to partner together, ultimately elevating the grocery shopping experience for consumers.”
The Company celebrated five exceptional customers and four vendors who have gone above and beyond in the last year to deliver value to independent customers and their communities during the SpartanNash Vision Awards and Impact Awards, respectively.
Discount Drug Mart®: The Medina, Ohio-based chain with 79 stores earned the We Serve Award by raising more than $400,000 to support charitable initiatives and community programs in 2024, including funds for Hurricane Helene and California wildfire relief efforts.
Berens Market: This grocer earned the We Have Fun Award by bringing their Milbank, S.D. community together. Berens Market organized impactful – and fun – events for its hometown last year, holding produce truckload sales in the summer and outdoor frozen food sales in the winter.
Harding’s Friendly Markets: With 28 locations across Michigan and Indiana, the retailer earned the We Create Solutions Award by launching a new digital platform in April 2025 in response to evolving guest needs. The team introduced a mobile app, digital coupons, a rewards program and weekly deals that transform the shopping experience and strengthen customer engagement.
Neiman’s Family Market: The Michigan-based grocer took home the We Win Award for their impressive sales growth in 2025, with deli, bakery, meat and private label sales all seeing double-digit increases. Neiman’s Family Market was also named TheShelby Report‘s Exceptional Independent Award winner for its marketing and technology investments.
Northland Foods: Last year, this northern Michigan-based grocer rolled out additional Our Family® and other SpartanNash OwnBrands products at its two locations in northern Michigan, increasing private label sales by nearly 25% and earning them the Delivering the Ingredients for a Better Life Award. The stores are also deeply rooted in their community, sponsoring the Kalkaska Trout Festival annually.
“At SpartanNash, our vision is that we see a day when our customers will say, ‘I can’t live without them,’ and these five independent retailers embody that vision in their stores and in their communities,” Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Amy McClellan said. “Across the country, independent grocers serve as critical food destinations where neighbors can connect, careers can grow, and family meals and traditions can be created. We are honored to serve these grocers, supporting the role they play in nourishing our communities.”
For more highlights from the 2025 SpartanNash Food Solutions Expo, follow SpartanNash on Instagram or visit the event website for full event coverage.
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About SpartanNash SpartanNash® (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare®, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W® Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.
SpartanNash to Release Second Quarter 2025 Earnings on Aug. 14
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash® (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) will announce its financial results before the stock market opens on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, for the 12-week second quarter ended July 12, 2025.
In light of the pending acquisition of the Company by C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC (the “Transaction”), as announced on June 23, 2025, the Company will not host a quarterly earnings conference call.
Timing of the Transaction The Transaction is expected to close in late 2025, subject to certain customary closing conditions, including, among other things, Company shareholder approval and applicable regulatory approvals.
About SpartanNash SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. SpartanNash distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare®, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W® Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.
Forward-Looking Statements The matters discussed in this press release and in any related oral statements include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), including statements regarding the proposed acquisition (the “Transaction”) of SpartanNash by C&S, shareholder and regulatory approvals and the expected timetable for completing the Transaction. These forward-looking statements may be identifiable by words or phrases indicating that SpartanNash and/or C&S “expects,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “intends,” or “estimates,” or that a particular occurrence or event “may,” “could,” “should,” “will” or “will likely” result, occur or be pursued or “continue” in the future, that the “outlook,” “trend,” “guidance” or “target” is toward a particular result or occurrence, that a development is an “opportunity,” “priority,” “strategy,” “focus,” that the combined company is “positioned” for a particular result, or similarly stated expectations. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies may affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include the failure to obtain the required vote of SpartanNash’s shareholders in connection with the Transaction; the timing to consummate the Transaction and the risk that the Transaction may not be completed at all or the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, including circumstances requiring a party to pay the other party a termination fee pursuant to the merger agreement; the risk that the conditions to closing of the Transaction may not be satisfied or waived; the risk that a governmental or regulatory approval that may be required for the Transaction is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; potential litigation relating to, or other unexpected costs resulting from, the Transaction; legislative, regulatory, and economic developments; risks that the proposed transaction disrupts SpartanNash’s current plans and operations including the continued payment of quarterly dividends; the risk that certain restrictions during the pendency of the Transaction may impact SpartanNash’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; the diversion of management’s time on Transaction-related issues; continued availability of capital and financing and rating agency actions; the risk that any announcements relating to the Transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of SpartanNash’s common stock, credit ratings or operating results; and the risk that the Transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability to retain and hire key personnel, to retain customers and to maintain relationships with business partners, suppliers and customers. SpartanNash and C&S can give no assurance that the conditions to the Transaction will be satisfied, or that it will close within the anticipated time period.
Additional Information about the Proposed Transaction and Where to Find It In connection with the Transaction, SpartanNash filed with the SEC a definitive proxy statement relating to the Transaction on July 31, 2025 and first mailed the definitive proxy statement and a proxy card to shareholders of record of SpartanNash on or about the same day. This communication is not intended to be, and is not, a substitute for the definitive proxy statement or any other document that SpartanNash has filed or expects to file with the SEC in connection with the Transaction. SPARTANNASH URGES INVESTORS TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND THESE OTHER MATERIALS FILED OR TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SPARTANNASH AND THE TRANSACTION. Any vote in respect of resolutions to be proposed at the SpartanNash shareholder meeting to approve the Transaction or other responses in relation to the Transaction should be made only on the basis of the information contained in the definitive proxy statement. Investors will be able to obtain free copies of the definitive proxy statement (when available) and other documents that will be filed by SpartanNash with the SEC at www.sec.gov, the SEC’s website, or from SpartanNash’s website at https://www.spartannash.com. In addition, the definitive proxy statement and other documents filed by SpartanNash with the SEC (when available) may be obtained from SpartanNash free of charge by directing a request to Investor Relations at https://corporate.spartannash.com/investor-relations.
No Offer or Solicitation This press release is for information purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute, or form part of, an offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, pursuant to the proposed transaction or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Participants in the Solicitation SpartanNash, its directors and certain of its officers and employees, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from SpartanNash shareholders in connection with the Transaction. Information about the SpartanNash’s directors and executive officers is set forth under the captions “Proposal 1–Election of Directors,” “Board of Directors,” “Ownership of SpartanNash Stock,” “SpartanNash’s Executive Officers,” “Executive Compensation” and “Compensation of Directors” sections of the definitive proxy statement for the SpartanNash annual meeting of shareholders, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2025. Additional information regarding ownership of SpartanNash’s securities by its directors and executive officers is included in such persons’ SEC filings on Forms 3 and 4. These documents may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov and on the Investor Relations page of SpartanNash’s website located at https://corporate.spartannash.com/investor-relations. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Transaction will be included in the proxy statement that SpartanNash expects to file in connection with the Transaction and other relevant materials SpartanNash may file with the SEC.
INVESTOR CONTACT: Kayleigh Campbell Head of Investor Relations [email protected]
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Chance SVP and Chief Communications Officer [email protected]
From Checkout to Compassion: SpartanNash Foundation Grants $330,000 to Nonprofit Partners
Annual Heroes fundraiser benefits Folds of Honor, Operation Homefront and Convoy of Hope to uplift military families, Veterans and communities in need
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash® (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) and the SpartanNash Foundation® recently joined with shoppers at Family Fare®, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W® Fresh Market to raise $330,000 to support military families, Veterans and communities in need. Held May 21 through June 23, the annual Heroes fundraiser united store guests and Associates across SpartanNash’s retail footprint in supporting three nonprofit partners – Folds of Honor, Operation Homefront and Convoy of Hope®. Each organization will receive a $110,000 donation to advance their respective missions of service, resilience and hope.
“These funds are more than just financial assistance – they’re a lifeline made possible by the generosity of our store guests,” said SpartanNash Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer Adrienne Chance, who is also the Executive Director of the SpartanNash Foundation. “Not only can Convoy of Hope continue delivering critical relief on the frontlines, our other partners in Operation Homefront and Folds of Honor can provide hope and resources to U.S. servicemembers, Veterans and their families. This campaign is a powerful reminder that when everyday people come together with purpose, they can help others in their time of greatest need.”
The SpartanNash Foundation has partnered with Operation Homefront during the annual Heroes fundraiser since 2018, adding Convoy of Hope and expanding the fundraiser to support both military and disaster relief partners in 2023.
This year, the Foundation fundraiser also included Folds of Honor and its educational scholarships for military and first responder families. Since it was founded in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded nearly 62,000 educational scholarships.
“We are so grateful to the SpartanNash Foundation, its outstanding team and patriotic store guests for their impact in making a life-changing difference,” said Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor. “These funds will help provide an education to the families of fallen or disabled American heroes. Military servicemembers and first responders selflessly sacrifice every day, and this generous donation will ensure that their spouses and children are not forgotten.”
SpartanNash and the SpartanNash Foundation remain deeply committed to honoring heroes year-round through strategic nonprofit partnerships, volunteerism and fundraising initiatives that strengthen families and communities across the country.
About SpartanNash SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. SpartanNash distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.
C&S Wholesale Grocers to Acquire SpartanNash for $26.90 per Share in Cash
Merger Will Enable the Combined Company to More Efficiently Serve Customers and Communities Across the United States; Expected to Make Groceries More Affordable for Millions of Americans
KEENE, N.H. and GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC(“C&S“)andSpartanNash® Company (Nasdaq: SPTN) (“SpartanNash”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which C&S will acquire SpartanNash for a purchase price of $26.90 per share of SpartanNash common stock in cash, representing total consideration of $1.77 billion, including assumed net debt (the “Transaction”). The Transaction price represents a 52.5% premium over SpartanNash’s closing price on June 20, 2025, of $17.64, and a premium of 42.0% to its 30-day volume-weighted average stock price as of June 20, 2025.
The Transaction has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies.
SpartanNash’s previously announced quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per common share will continue to be paid on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on June 13, 2025.
“This is an exciting opportunity for our team members, partners and, notably, our customers. C&S and SpartanNash share many of the same values, including a strong emphasis on customers, teamwork and our communities. Together, we are uniting some of the most advanced capabilities and boldest innovations in the distribution market to better serve communities across the nation. At C&S, we have a legacy of braggingly happy customers, and our team members strive every day to take care of our customers’ stores as if they are our own. The combination of our two companies’ capabilities puts our collective customers’ stores and our own retail stores at the center of the plate, supporting their ability to thrive in a highly dynamic and competitive environment. Our customers need us more than ever, and we are building a sustainable platform for our team members to be able to support them long into the future,” said C&S Chief Executive Officer Eric Winn.
“We are energized by the opportunities this combination provides for our Associates and customers. With our organizational values in close alignment, there will be exciting new career opportunities for our people and a continued commitment to a People First culture. For our customers, this transaction creates the necessary scale, efficiency and purchasing power needed to enable independent retailers to compete more effectively with larger big box chains. Neighborhood grocers are essential pillars of our communities that we want to preserve and strengthen. A thriving hometown grocery store supports local farmers, bolsters the local economy, and enhances the overall health and well-being of the community,” said SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Sarsam.
Compelling Strategic Rationale
Complementary Food Distribution Networks to Better Support Independent Retailers: Together, the combined company will operate almost 60 complementary distribution centers covering the U.S. and will serve close to 10,000 independent retail locations, with collectively more than 200 corporate-run grocery stores.
Greater Efficiency and Scale Expected to Result in Lower Prices for Grocery Shoppers: Being able to operate at a larger scale, supported by the combined innovative capabilities of the two companies, enables a more efficient supply chain as well as an ability to secure the best possible delivered cost of goods and promotional discounts, which are expected to translate to better pricing for community retailers and at the shelf for consumers. Profit margins in the grocery industry are very low — averaging only 1.6%1 — and customers and consumers deserve the best value for food and household goods. The stability of the combined organization will allow the combined company and its customers to better compete against various extremely large global grocers in the U.S. food-at-home space, a more than $1 trillion annual industry.2
Preserves Accessible, Affordable Nutrition and Pharmacy Services in Local Communities: Nearly half of all U.S. counties have at least one pharmacy desert3 — a 10-mile radius with no retail pharmacy — and an estimated 5.6% of the American population lives in a food desert.4 Providing families with access to fresh food, essential prescription medications and health services is at the core of the combined company’s operations, distributing to community retailers and operating corporate grocery stores and pharmacies.
Transaction Details
The Transaction is expected to close in late 2025, subject to certain customary closing conditions, including, among other things, SpartanNash shareholder approval and applicable regulatory approvals. C&S has obtained financing commitment letters for the Transaction. Wells Fargo has provided a debt financing commitment for the transaction.
Advisors
Solomon Partners is serving as the exclusive financial advisor to C&S. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is serving as legal advisor to C&S, and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is serving as legal advisor to C&S in connection with its debt financing.
BofA Securities, Inc. is serving as exclusive financial advisor to SpartanNash. Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is serving as legal advisor to SpartanNash.
About C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S is an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities. To learn more, please visit www.cswg.com.
About SpartanNash
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. SpartanNash distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The matters discussed in this press release and in any related oral statements include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), including statements regarding the proposed acquisition (the “Transaction”) of SpartanNash by C&S, shareholder and regulatory approvals, the expected timetable for completing the Transaction, expected benefits of the Transaction and any other statements regarding the future plans, strategies, objectives, goals or expectations of the combined company. These forward-looking statements may be identifiable by words or phrases indicating that SpartanNash and/or C&S “expects,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “intends,” or “estimates,” or that a particular occurrence or event “may,” “could,” “should,” “will” or “will likely” result, occur or be pursued or “continue” in the future, that the “outlook,” “trend,” “guidance” or “target” is toward a particular result or occurrence, that a development is an “opportunity,” “priority,” “strategy,” “focus,” that the combined company is “positioned” for a particular result, or similarly stated expectations. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies may affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include the failure to obtain the required vote of SpartanNash’s shareholders in connection with the Transaction; the timing to consummate the Transaction and the risk that the Transaction may not be completed at all or the occurrence of any event, change, or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement, including circumstances requiring a party to pay the other party a termination fee pursuant to the merger agreement; the risk that the conditions to closing of the Transaction may not be satisfied or waived; the risk that a governmental or regulatory approval that may be required for the Transaction is not obtained or is obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated; potential litigation relating to, or other unexpected costs resulting from, the Transaction; legislative, regulatory, and economic developments; risks that the proposed transaction disrupts SpartanNash’s current plans and operations including the continued payment of quarterly dividends; the risk that certain restrictions during the pendency of the Transaction may impact SpartanNash’s ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; the diversion of management’s time on Transaction-related issues; continued availability of capital and financing and rating agency actions; the risk that any announcements relating to the Transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of SpartanNash’s common stock, credit ratings or operating results; and the risk that the Transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability to retain and hire key personnel, to retain customers and to maintain relationships with business partners, suppliers and customers. SpartanNash and C&S can give no assurance that the conditions to the Transaction will be satisfied, or that it will close within the anticipated time period.
Additional Information about the Proposed Transaction and Where to Find It
A meeting of shareholders of SpartanNash will be announced as promptly as practicable to seek SpartanNash shareholder approval in connection with the Transaction. SpartanNash intends to file a preliminary and definitive proxy statement, as well as other relevant materials, with the SEC relating to the Transaction. Following the filing of the definitive proxy statement with the SEC, SpartanNash will mail the definitive proxy statement and a proxy card to each shareholder entitled to vote at the special meeting relating to the Transaction. This communication is not intended to be, and is not, a substitute for the proxy statement or any other document that SpartanNash expects to file with the SEC in connection with the Transaction. SPARTANNASH URGES INVESTORS TO READ THE PRELIMINARY AND DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENTS AND THESE OTHER MATERIALS FILED WITH THE SEC OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THE PROXY STATEMENT (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SPARTANNASH AND THE TRANSACTION. Any vote in respect of resolutions to be proposed at SpartanNash’s shareholder meeting to approve the Transaction or other responses in relation to the Transaction should be made only on the basis of the information contained in the proxy statement. Investors will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement (when available) and other documents that will be filed by SpartanNash with the SEC at www.sec.gov, the SEC’s website, or from SpartanNash’s website at https://www.spartannash.com/. In addition, the proxy statement and other documents filed by SpartanNash with the SEC (when available) may be obtained from SpartanNash free of charge by directing a request to Investor Relations at https://corporate.spartannash.com/investor-relations.
No Offer or Solicitation
This press release is for information purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute, or form part of, an offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer or invitation to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, pursuant to the proposed transaction or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Participants in the Solicitation
SpartanNash, its directors and certain of its officers and employees, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from SpartanNash shareholders in connection with the Transaction. Information about the SpartanNash’s directors and executive officers is set forth under the captions “Proposal 1–Election of Directors,” “Board of Directors,” “Ownership of SpartanNash Stock,” “SpartanNash’s Executive Officers,” “Executive Compensation” and “Compensation of Directors” sections of the definitive proxy statement for SpartanNash’s annual meeting of shareholders, filed with the SEC on April 1, 2025. Additional information regarding ownership of SpartanNash’s securities by its directors and executive officers is included in such persons’ SEC filings on Forms 3 and 4. These documents may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s web site at www.sec.gov and on the Investor Relations page of SpartanNash’s website located at https://corporate.spartannash.com/investor-relations. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Transaction will be included in the proxy statement that SpartanNash expects to file in connection with the Transaction and other relevant materials SpartanNash may file with the SEC.
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
Media: Lauren La Bruno Senior Vice President of Communications & Marketing C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC [email protected]
SpartanNash Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results
Sales Growth of 3.7%, Included a 1.6% Increase in Retail Comparable Store Sales
Reaffirms Fiscal 2025 Guidance
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash® (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPTN) today reported financial results for its 16-week first quarter ended April 19, 2025.
“We continue to execute on our strategic initiatives and deliver on our commitments. SpartanNash hit the ground running in 2025, posting another quarter of growth and achieving record adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter,” said SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Sarsam. “The team’s focus on operational excellence contributed to the quarter’s strong Wholesale margins, positive comparable store sales, and increased sales from our recent Retail acquisitions. Our results and the success of our strategic plan gives us further confidence that we will achieve our 2025 guidance.”
First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Highlights(1)
Net sales increased 3.7% to $2.91 billion, driven by an increase in volume in the Retail segment, partially offset by lower volume in the Wholesale segment.
Wholesale segment net sales decreased 2.6% to $1.96 billion primarily due to reduced case volumes in the national accounts customer channel and the elimination of intercompany sales to the newly acquired Fresh Encounter Inc. stores, partially offset by higher sales in the military customer channel.
Retail segment net sales increased 19.6% to $947.2 million due primarily to incremental sales from acquired stores. Retail comparable store sales also increased 1.6%.
Net earnings of $2.1 million or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to $13.0 million or $0.37 per diluted share. Adjusted EPS(2)(3) of $0.35, compared to $0.53.
Net earnings were lower due to planned increases in depreciation and amortization expense, organizational realignment expense, and Retail store wages. These impacts were partially offset by increased Wholesale segment gross margin rate, lower restructuring and asset impairment charges, and decreased corporate administrative costs. Adjusted EPS(2)(3) excludes the impact of organizational realignment, restructuring and asset impairment charges.
Adjusted EBITDA(3)(4) of $76.9 million, compared to $74.9 million.
The improvement was driven by the factors above, excluding the unfavorable increase in non-cash expenses, primarily depreciation and amortization that impacted adjusted EPS(2)(3).
Cash generated from operating activities of $25.8 million compared to $36.5 million.
Capital expenditures and IT capital(5) of $34.6 million compared to $44.1 million.
Returned $8.0 million to shareholders through dividends.
(1)
All comparisons are for the first quarter of 2025 compared with the first quarter of 2024, unless otherwise noted.
(2)
A reconciliation of net earnings to adjusted earnings from continuing operations, as well as per diluted share (“adjusted EPS”), a non-GAAP financial measure, is provided in Table 3.
(3)
Non-GAAP profitability measures exclude, among other items, restructuring and asset impairment charges and the impact of the LIFO provision.
(4)
A reconciliation of net earnings to adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, is provided in Table 2.
(5)
A reconciliation of purchases of property and equipment to capital expenditures and IT capital, a non-GAAP financial measure, is provided in Table 5.
Fiscal 2025 Outlook
Based on the Company’s performance to date and the current outlook for the remainder of the year, the Company reaffirms its previous fiscal 2025 guidance provided on February 12, 2025. The following table provides the Company’s guidance for fiscal 2025:
Fiscal 2025 Outlook
53 Weeks
(In millions, except adjusted EPS)
Low
High
Total net sales
$
9,800
$
10,000
Adjusted EBITDA
$
263
$
278
Adjusted EPS
$
1.60
$
1.85
Capital expenditures and IT capital
$
150
$
165
Guidance incorporates both the investments and benefits from the Company’s long-term strategic initiatives, including all transformational programs and tuck-in acquisitions. The adjusted EPS guidance for the fiscal year also reflects an approximate $0.30 impact due to an increase in non-cash expenses primarily depreciation and amortization, as well as incremental interest costs associated with recent acquisitions and capital investments. The Company estimates that the 53rd week will contribute net sales of $0.2 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $4.0 million and adjusted EPS of $0.06.
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its quarterly results with additional comments and details on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. ET. There will also be a simultaneous, live webcast made available on SpartanNash’s website at corporate.spartannash.com/events under the “Investors” section and will remain archived on the Company’s website through Thursday, June 12, 2025.
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a People First culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit spartannash.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The matters discussed in this report, in the Company’s press releases, and in the Company’s website-accessible conference calls with analysts include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), about the plans, strategies, objectives, goals or expectations of the Company. These forward-looking statements may be identifiable by words or phrases indicating that the Company or management “expects,” “projects,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “believes,” “intends,” or “estimates,” or that a particular occurrence or event “may,” “could,” “should,” “will” or “will likely” result, occur or be pursued or “continue” in the future, that the “outlook,” “trend,” “guidance” or “target” is toward a particular result or occurrence, that a development is an “opportunity,” “priority,” “strategy,” “focus,” that the Company is “positioned” for a particular result, or similarly stated expectations. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based on estimates and assumptions that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which, with respect to future business decisions, are subject to change. These uncertainties and contingencies may affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include the Company’s ability to compete in an extremely competitive industry; the Company’s dependence on certain major customers; the Company’s ability to implement its growth strategy and transformation initiatives; the Company’s ability to implement its growth strategy through acquisitions and successfully integrate acquired businesses; disruptions to the Company’s information technology systems and security network, including security breaches and cyber-attacks; impacts to the availability and performance of the Company’s information technology systems; changes in relationships with the Company’s vendor base; changes in product availability and product pricing from vendors; macroeconomic uncertainty, including rising inflation, potential economic recession, tariffs and increasing interest rates; difficulty attracting and retaining well-qualified Associates and effectively managing increased labor costs; failure to successfully retain or manage transitions with executive leaders and other key personnel; changes in geopolitical conditions; impairment charges for goodwill or other long-lived assets; impacts to the Company’s business and reputation due to focus on environmental, social and governance matters; customers to whom the Company extends credit or for whom the Company guarantees loans may fail to repay the Company; disruptions associated with severe weather conditions and natural disasters, including effects from climate change; disruptions associated with disease outbreaks; the Company’s ability to manage its private brand program for U.S. military commissaries, including the termination of the program or not achieving the desired results; the Company’s level of indebtedness; interest rate fluctuations; the Company’s ability to service its debt and to comply with debt covenants; changes in government regulations; labor relations issues; changes in the military commissary system, including its supply chain, or in the level of governmental funding; product recalls and other product-related safety concerns; cost increases related to multi-employer pension plans; and other risks and uncertainties listed under “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently believes are immaterial also may impair its business, operations, liquidity, financial condition and prospects. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements to reflect developments that occur or information obtained after the date of this report.
INVESTOR CONTACT: Kayleigh Campbell Head of Investor Relations [email protected]
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Chance SVP and Chief Communications Officer [email protected]
SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited)
16 Weeks Ended
April 19,
April 20,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
2025
2024
Net sales
$
2,909,624
$
2,806,263
Cost of sales
2,428,130
2,365,919
Gross profit
481,494
440,344
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative
459,061
403,633
Acquisition and integration, net
3,840
327
Restructuring and asset impairment, net
(368)
5,768
Total operating expenses
462,533
409,728
Operating earnings
18,961
30,616
Other expenses and (income)
Interest expense, net
15,212
13,487
Other, net
(251)
(1,048)
Total other expenses, net
14,961
12,439
Earnings before income taxes
4,000
18,177
Income tax expense
1,920
5,206
Net earnings
$
2,080
$
12,971
Net earnings per basic common share
$
0.06
$
0.38
Net earnings per diluted common share
$
0.06
$
0.37
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
33,727
34,139
Diluted
34,082
34,593
SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
April 19,
December 28,
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
19,970
$
21,570
Accounts and notes receivable, net
465,218
448,887
Inventories, net
527,428
546,312
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
86,000
75,042
Total current assets
1,098,616
1,091,811
Property and equipment, net
766,015
779,984
Goodwill
181,035
181,035
Intangible assets, net
116,541
117,821
Operating lease assets
314,008
327,211
Other assets, net
104,361
104,434
Total assets
$
2,580,576
$
2,602,296
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$
491,116
$
485,017
Accrued payroll and benefits
53,340
85,829
Other accrued expenses
55,697
61,993
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
47,401
49,562
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease liabilities
15,043
12,838
Total current liabilities
662,597
695,239
Long-term liabilities
Deferred income taxes
100,675
91,010
Operating lease liabilities
290,472
305,051
Other long-term liabilities
25,310
26,537
Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities
761,985
740,969
Total long-term liabilities
1,178,442
1,163,567
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, voting, no par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 33,857 and 33,752 shares outstanding
458,421
454,751
Preferred stock, no par value, 10,000 shares authorized; no shares outstanding
—
—
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
(521)
1,337
Retained earnings
281,637
287,402
Total shareholders’ equity
739,537
743,490
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
2,580,576
$
2,602,296
SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
16 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)
April 19, 2025
April 20, 2024
Cash flow activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
25,828
$
36,463
Net cash used in investing activities
(36,960)
(38,104)
Net cash provided by financing activities
9,532
2,645
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(1,600)
1,004
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
21,570
17,964
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
$
19,970
$
18,968
SPARTANNASH COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
Table 1: Sales and Operating Earnings (Loss) by Segment (Unaudited)
16 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)
April 19, 2025
April 20, 2024
Wholesale Segment:
Net sales
$
1,962,421
67.4
%
$
2,014,021
71.8
%
Operating earnings
33,249
36,002
Retail Segment:
Net sales
947,203
32.6
%
792,242
28.2
%
Operating loss
(14,288)
(5,386)
Total:
Net sales
$
2,909,624
100.0
%
$
2,806,263
100.0
%
Operating earnings
18,961
30,616
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with GAAP, the Company also provides information regarding adjusted earnings from continuing operations, as well as per diluted share (“adjusted EPS”), net long-term debt, capital expenditures and IT capital, and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“adjusted EBITDA”). These are non-GAAP financial measures, as defined below, and are used by management to allocate resources, assess performance against its peers and evaluate overall performance. The Company believes these measures provide useful information for both management and its investors. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors because they provide additional understanding of the trends and special circumstances that affect its business. These measures provide useful supplemental information that helps investors to establish a basis for expected performance and the ability to evaluate actual results against that expectation. The measures, when considered in connection with GAAP results, can be used to assess the overall performance of the Company as well as assess the Company’s performance against its peers. These measures are also used as a basis for certain compensation programs sponsored by the Company. In addition, securities analysts, fund managers and other shareholders and stakeholders that communicate with the Company request its financial results in these adjusted formats.
Current year adjusted earnings from continuing operations, and adjusted EBITDA exclude, among other items, LIFO expense, organizational realignment, and severance associated with cost reduction initiatives. Current year organizational realignment includes consulting and severance costs associated with the Company’s long-term plan, which relates to the reorganization of certain functions. Prior year adjusted earnings from continuing operations, and adjusted EBITDA exclude, among other items, LIFO expense, organizational realignment, severance associated with cost reduction initiatives, a non-routine settlement related to a legal matter resulting from a previously closed operation that was resolved during the prior year and operating and non-operating costs associated with the postretirement plan amendment and settlement. Costs related to the postretirement plan amendment and settlement include non-operating expenses associated with amortization of the prior service credit related to the amendment of the retiree medical plan, which are adjusted out of adjusted earnings from continuing operations. Postretirement plan amendment and settlement costs also include operating expenses related to payroll taxes which are adjusted out of all non-GAAP financial measures.
Each of these items are considered “non-operational” or “non-core” in nature.
The Company is unable to provide a full reconciliation of the GAAP to non-GAAP measures used in the Fiscal 2025 Outlook section of this press release without unreasonable effort because it is not possible to predict certain adjustment items with a reasonable degree of certainty since they are not yet known or quantifiable, and do not relate to the Company’s normal operating activities. These adjustments may include, among other items, restructuring and asset impairment activity, acquisition and integration costs, severance, organizational realignment costs, and the impact of adjustments to the LIFO inventory reserve. This information is dependent upon future events, which may be outside of the Company’s control and could have a significant impact on its GAAP financial results for fiscal 2025.
Table 2: Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (Adjusted EBITDA) (A Non-GAAP Financial Measure) (Unaudited)
16 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)
April 19, 2025
April 20, 2024
Net earnings
$
2,080
$
12,971
Income tax expense
1,920
5,206
Other expenses, net
14,961
12,439
Operating earnings
18,961
30,616
Adjustments:
LIFO expense
4,634
2,020
Depreciation and amortization
36,843
30,646
Acquisition and integration, net
3,840
327
Restructuring and asset impairment, net
(368)
5,768
Cloud computing amortization
2,673
2,018
Organizational realignment, net
4,617
306
Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives
89
69
Stock-based compensation
5,769
3,720
Stock warrant
188
326
Non-cash rent
(484)
(901)
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets
102
(20)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
76,864
$
74,895
Wholesale:
Operating earnings
$
33,249
$
36,002
Adjustments:
LIFO expense
3,247
1,555
Depreciation and amortization
18,091
16,078
Acquisition and integration, net
2,061
—
Restructuring and asset impairment, net
(3,605)
(150)
Cloud computing amortization
1,788
1,369
Organizational realignment, net
2,881
191
Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives
89
69
Stock-based compensation
3,910
2,504
Stock warrant
188
326
Non-cash rent
(31)
(300)
Gain on disposal of assets
(73)
(18)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
61,795
$
57,626
Retail:
Operating loss
(14,288)
(5,386)
Adjustments:
LIFO expense
1,387
465
Depreciation and amortization
18,752
14,568
Acquisition and integration, net
1,779
327
Restructuring and asset impairment, net
3,237
5,918
Cloud computing amortization
885
649
Organizational realignment, net
1,736
115
Stock-based compensation
1,859
1,216
Non-cash rent
(453)
(601)
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets
175
(2)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
15,069
$
17,269
Notes: Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“adjusted EBITDA”) is a non-GAAP operating financial measure that the Company defines as net earnings plus interest, discontinued operations, depreciation and amortization, and other non-cash items including share-based payments (equity awards measured in accordance with ASC 718, Stock Compensation, which include both stock-based compensation to employees and stock warrants issued to non-employees) and the LIFO provision, as well as adjustments for items that do not reflect the ongoing operating activities of the Company.
Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA by segment are not measures of performance under GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for net earnings, cash flows from operating activities and other income or cash flow statement data. The Company’s definitions of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA by segment may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Table 3: Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Adjusted Earnings from Continuing Operations, as well as per diluted share (“adjusted EPS”) (A Non-GAAP Financial Measure) (Unaudited)
16 Weeks Ended
April 19, 2025
April 20, 2024
per diluted
per diluted
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Earnings
share
Earnings
share
Net earnings
$
2,080
$
0.06
$
12,971
$
0.37
Adjustments:
LIFO expense
4,634
2,020
Acquisition and integration, net
3,840
327
Restructuring and asset impairment, net
(199)
5,768
Organizational realignment, net
4,617
306
Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives
89
69
Postretirement plan amendment and settlement
—
(945)
Total adjustments
12,981
7,545
Income tax effect on adjustments (a)
(3,101)
(2,036)
Total adjustments, net of taxes
9,880
0.29
5,509
0.16
Adjusted earnings from continuing operations
$
11,960
$
0.35
$
18,480
$
0.53
(a)
The income tax effect on adjustments is computed by applying the applicable tax rate to the adjustments.
Notes: Adjusted earnings from continuing operations, as well as per diluted share (“adjusted EPS”), is a non-GAAP operating financial measure that the Company defines as net earnings plus or minus adjustments for items that do not reflect the ongoing operating activities of the Company and costs associated with the closing of operational locations.
Adjusted earnings from continuing operations is not a measure of performance under GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for net earnings, cash flows from operating activities and other income or cash flow statement data. The Company’s definition of adjusted earnings from continuing operations may not be identical to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Table 4: Reconciliation of Long-Term Debt and Finance Lease Obligations to Net Long-Term Debt and Net (Loss) Earnings to Adjusted EBITDA (A Non-GAAP Financial Measure) (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
April 19, 2025
December 28, 2024
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease liabilities
$
15,043
$
12,838
Long-term debt and finance lease liabilities
761,985
740,969
Total debt
777,028
753,807
Cash and cash equivalents
(19,970)
(21,570)
Net long-term debt
$
757,058
$
732,237
Rolling 52- Weeks Ended
(In thousands, except for ratio)
April 19, 2025
December 28, 2024
Net (loss) earnings
$
(10,592)
$
299
Income tax expense
7,440
10,726
Other expenses, net
45,458
42,936
Operating earnings
42,306
53,961
Adjustments:
LIFO expense
7,781
5,167
Depreciation and amortization
109,609
103,412
Acquisition and integration, net
6,626
3,113
Restructuring and goodwill / asset impairment, net
67,971
74,107
Cloud computing amortization
8,240
7,585
Organizational realignment, net
7,068
2,757
Severance associated with cost reduction initiatives
557
537
Stock-based compensation
12,792
10,743
Stock warrant
730
868
Non-cash rent
(2,262)
(2,679)
Gain on disposal of assets
(162)
(284)
Legal settlement
(900)
(900)
Postretirement plan amendment and settlement
99
99
Adjusted EBITDA
$
260,455
$
258,486
Net long-term debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio
2.9
2.8
Notes: Net long-term debt is a non-GAAP financial measure that is defined as long-term debt and finance lease obligations plus current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations less cash and cash equivalents. The Company believes both management and its investors find the information useful because it reflects the amount of long-term debt obligations that are not covered by available cash. Net long-term debt is not a substitute for GAAP financial measures and may differ from similarly titled measures of other companies.
Table 5: Reconciliation of Purchases of Property and Equipment to Capital Expenditures and IT Capital (A Non-GAAP Financial Measure) (Unaudited)
16 Weeks Ended
(In thousands)
April 19, 2025
April 20, 2024
Purchases of property and equipment
$
31,593
$
40,163
Plus:
Cloud computing spend
3,031
3,898
Capital expenditures and IT capital
$
34,624
$
44,061
Notes: Capital expenditures and IT capital is a non-GAAP financial measure calculated by adding spending related to the development of cloud computing applications to capital expenditures, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Cloud computing spend only includes costs incurred during the application development phase and does not include ongoing costs of hosting or maintenance associated with these applications, which are expensed as incurred. The Company believes it is a useful indicator of the Company’s investment in its facilities and systems as it transitions to more cloud-based IT systems. Capital expenditures and IT capital is not a substitute for GAAP financial measures and may differ from similarly titled measures of other companies.