The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company has sold 6.35m shares in Metro, generating proceeds of approximately US$203.5m. The cash, A&P said, will be used to fund its recently announced acquisition of Pathmark Stores.

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A&P still retains 11.7m shares in Metro.


 

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