date:Nov 06, 2013
rom the following:
$1.85 billion from Empire primarily from Empires equity issue completed in July, 2013;
$989 million net proceeds from Sobeys bond offering completed in August, 2013;
$991 million from the disposition of 70 Canada Safeway properties to Crombie REIT; and
$1.97 billion in bank credit facilities and cash on hand.
As a result of the completion of the acquisition of Canada Safeway assets, each outstanding subscription receipt of Empire has been automatically exchanged for one