SuperValu Inc. said May 9 that it has completed the sale and leaseback of seven of its distribution centers, as part of its previously announced plan to sell eight of its warehouses.

The U.S.-based food retailer entered into lease agreements for each facility for an initial term of 20 years, with five-year renewal options.

SuperValu expects to complete the sale of the remaining distribution center by October.

Net proceeds from the sale of all eight facilities, which is valued at about $483 million, will be used to repay debt, pay the mortgage of one of the properties sold, and pay SuperValu's secured term loan, according to the release.