Analysts praise company’s increase in efficiency; stock price surges.

CEO Gary Norcross will take over role.

Winn-Dixie parent will issue stock to repay debt in consolidation.

When Winn-Dixie parent emerges from bankruptcy it’s unclear who will hold its stock.

The $1.2 million acquisition of Houston company could take nine months.

“I have nothing today to apologize for,” James Foote says.

Lower corporate rate in new tax law mitigates reasons for change.