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Performance Food and US Foods Explore $100B Merger

9/17/2025

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Performance Food Group Co. and US Foods Holding Corp. are exploring a potential merger, targeting $100 billion in combined sales.
They will evaluate regulatory challenges and cost savings, though a deal is not assured.
Performance Food ranks 4th and US Foods 5th among North America's largest private carriers.
Performance Food's shares increased by 5% in premarket trading; US Foods remained stable.
Activist investor Sachem Head Capital Management has advocated for the merger and nominated board candidates.

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Story summary

Performance Food Group Co. and US Foods Holding Corp. are exploring a potential merger, targeting $100 billion in combined sales.
They will evaluate regulatory challenges and cost savings, though a deal is not assured.
Performance Food ranks 4th and US Foods 5th among North America's largest private carriers.
Performance Food's shares increased by 5% in premarket trading; US Foods remained stable.
Activist investor Sachem Head Capital Management has advocated for the merger and nominated board candidates.