CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Family Dollar shareholders have voted to merge with Dollar Tree. Β The vote took place at the Mint Museum Thursday morning in Uptown. Β
Click HERE to see the official news release from Family Dollar.
Shareholders had to decide between Dollar Tree and Dollar General. Β Both companies were in a major bidding war for Family Dollar. Β
Dollar Tree’s offer stood at $8.5 billion, which is approximately half a billion dollars less than the offer made by Dollar General. Β
Family Dollar is a Matthews-based company that employs approximately 1,500 employees. Β This is a developing story. Β Check back for updates. Β
