Larry Johnston Quotations

They did a nice job. It takes a lot of the pressure off.

Nobody wants any development in their back yard, even though ethanol plants are a good neighbor,

This restructuring plan is a major step in returning Albertson's to peak competitive condition. The associated charges will be justified in a relatively short period of time.

We believe this transaction increases shareholder value by capturing strong value for the ongoing business enterprise, monetizing valuable real estate assets, and affording shareowners the opportunity to benefit from a substantial continuing ownership interest in a powerful, growing and vibrant new company.

Over the past several years our team has executed a major restructuring of the company while simultaneously demonstrating strong financial performance.

The clandestine manufacture of methamphetamine has tremendous social, environmental, and law-enforcement impact in many of the communities we serve. We want to do our part to make certain that the products we sell do not become part of the problems that methamphetamine labs cause.

In summary, we believe this transaction increases shareholder value by capturing strong value for the ongoing business enterprise, monetizing valuable real estate assets, and affording shareowners the opportunity to benefit from a substantial continuing ownership interest in a powerful, growing, and vibrant new company.