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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: March 5, 2001
THE KROGER CO.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
An Ohio Corporation No. 1-303 31-0345740
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer Number)
of incorporation) File Number)
1014 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45201
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number: (513) 762-4000
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Item 5. Other Events
On March 5, 2001, the Company issued a press release. Attached hereto
as Exhibit 99.1 is the text of that release.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press release.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereto duly authorized.
THE KROGER CO.
March 5, 2001 By: (W. Rodney McMullen)
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W. Rodney McMullen
Executive Vice President
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99.1 Press release.