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Court Approves Rite Aid's Bankruptcy Asset Sale to Major Pharmacy Chains

Judge Kaplan greenlights the transfer of prescription files and store closures, prioritizing continuity of pharmacy services over landlord objections.

A woman shops inside of a Rite Aid store underneath a DeepCam security camera in New York City, New York, U.S., June 25, 2020. Picture taken June 25, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File photo
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Overview

  • Rite Aid's second Chapter 11 bankruptcy in two years has led to a court-approved sale of its pharmacy assets to CVS, Walgreens, Albertsons, Kroger, and others.
  • CVS emerges as the largest buyer, acquiring prescription files for 650 locations and 64 physical stores across three states.
  • Judge Michael Kaplan rejected landlord objections over the nondisclosure of lease-sale details, emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted prescription services.
  • Rite Aid has buyers for prescription files at 810 stores but failed to secure buyers for files at approximately 200 locations.
  • An auction for Rite Aid's remaining assets is scheduled for June, as the company continues winding down operations while keeping pharmacies open during the transition.