Additionally, Rite Aid nominated three independent directors — Robert E. Knowling Jr., Louis P. Miramontes and Arun Nayar — to the board. Shareholders will vote on the proposed changes at next month's meeting. The board changes are not entirely surprising because questions were raised about Rite Aid's structure amid opposition from investors over its planned merger with Albertsons. Critics argued the deal would have provided Albertsons' private equity owner, Cerberus Capital Management, a vehicle to take the company public without rewarding Rite Aid shareholders.