SpartanNash Acquires C.A.T. Transport

TL;DR

SpartanNash buys C.A.T. Transport to boost Northeast distribution.

AI Summary

SpartanNash Company announced on August 18, 2025, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire C.A.T. Transport, Inc. The acquisition is expected to close in the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 and will expand SpartanNash's distribution capabilities in the Northeast region.

Why It Matters

This acquisition allows SpartanNash to strengthen its supply chain and expand its geographic reach, potentially leading to increased market share and operational efficiencies.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Acquisitions carry inherent risks related to integration, regulatory approval, and achieving projected synergies.

Key Players & Entities

• SpartanNash Company (company) — Acquiring company
• C.A.T. Transport, Inc. (company) — Acquired company
• August 18, 2025 (date) — Date of agreement
• third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (date) — Expected closing period

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01. Other Events

Item 8.01. Other Events. As previously disclosed, on June 22, 2025, SpartanNash Company, a Michigan corporation (the "Company" or "SpartanNash") entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), by and among the Company, New Mackinac HoldCo, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Parent"), Mackinac Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Merger Sub") and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent, and C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Guarantor" or "C&S"), pursuant to which, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company (the "Transaction"), with the Company surviving the Transaction as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parent. On August 18, 2025, pursuant to the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended (the "HSR Act"), C&S voluntarily withdrew its HSR Act Notification and Report Form previously filed on July 18, 2025, in order to provide the Federal Trade Commission (the "FTC") with additional time to review the Transaction. In accordance with the regulations under the HSR Act, C&S resubmitted its HSR Act Notification and Report Form on or about August 19, 2025, commencing a new 30-day waiting period under the HSR Act. Withdrawing and refiling pre-merger notifications is a standard procedure in order to provide additional time for antitrust review of certain transactions. The Company and C&S continue to work constructively with FTC staff in the FTC's review of the Transaction and continue to expect to consummate the Transaction in late 2025, subject to the receipt of required regulatory approvals, the adoption of the Merger Agreement by SpartanNash's shareholders, and the satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions. Additional Information 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

SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: August 20, 2025 SpartanNash Company By: /s/ Ileana McAlary Ileana McAlary Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary 4

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