Smart & Final Agrees to be Acquired by Funds Managed by Affiliates of Apollo Global Management

Smart & Final Stores, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with certain investment funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC.

Food Retailer Smart & Final Explores Sale

Smart & Final Stores Inc (SFS.N), a U.S. food retailer controlled by private equity firm Ares Management Corp (ARES.N), is exploring options that include a sale of the company, according to people familiar with the matter.