Rule Garza Howley Secures Antitrust Clearance for Reddy Ice–Arctic Glacier Transaction

WASHINGTON, D.C., January 30, 2026 – Rule Garza Howley successfully represented Arctic Glacier, LLC and its parent company, The Carlyle Group, in obtaining antitrust clearance for Reddy Ice, LLC’s proposed acquisition of Arctic Glacier.

Following a review by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, a targeted divestiture package was agreed to that addresses potential competitive considerations in select regions. The resolution clears the antitrust path for the acquisition to proceed and reflects a carefully negotiated outcome that preserves the core strategic value of the deal.  The proposed settlement is subject to public comment and court review under the Tunney Act.

Rule Garza Howley played a central role throughout the review process, advising Arctic Glacier and Carlyle on regulatory strategy to achieve a pragmatic, positive resolution. The approved transaction combines the complementary physical footprints of the two companies across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

For further details, see the official DOJ press release: Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Requires Reddy Ice to Divest Assets to Proceed with Proposed Acquisition of Arctic Glacier | United States Department of Justice