Simpson Thacher is representing United Supermarkets, L.L.C. (“United”) in connection with its sale to Albertson’s LLC. The transaction is expected to be completed later this year, subject to receipt of customary government approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed.

United is a Texas-based grocery chain with stores in 30 markets across north and west Texas. A self-distributing company with its headquarters in Lubbock, Texas, United currently operates 57 stores under four unique brands: United Supermarkets, Market Street, Amigos and United Express.

The Simpson Thacher team includes Marni Lerner, Ravi Purushotham, Isaac Gruber and Ray Kim (M&A); Rob Holo and Andrew Purcell (Tax); Andrea Wahlquist and Jennifer Pepin (Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits); Samantha Himelman (Intellectual Property); Mike Isby (Environmental); Krista McManus (Real Estate); and Matt Reilly, William Kearney and John Goheen (Antitrust).