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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: May 31, 2001
THE KROGER CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
An Ohio Corporation No. 1-303 31-0345740
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) Number)
1014 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45201
(Address of principal
executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number: (513) 762-4000
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Item 5. Other Events
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On May 23, 2001, The Kroger Co. executed a 364-Day
Credit Agreement and a Five-Year Credit Agreement,
both among the Company, the Initial Lenders named
therein, Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and
as Paying Agent, The Chase Manhattan Bank, as
Administrative Agent, and Bank of America, N.A., Bank
One, NA, and The Bank of New York, as Co-Syndication
Agents. A copy of the 364-Day Credit Agreement is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and a copy of the
Five-Year Credit Agreement is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99.2.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
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Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits:
99.1 364-Day Credit Agreement among the
Company, the Initial Lenders named
therein, Citibank, N.A., as
Administrative Agent and as Paying
Agent, The Chase Manhattan Bank, as
Administrative Agent, and Bank of
America, N.A., Bank One, NA, and
The Bank of New York, as
Co-Syndication Agents.
99.2 Five-Year Credit Agreement among
the Company, the Initial Lenders
named therein, Citibank, N.A., as
Administrative Agent and as Paying
Agent, The Chase Manhattan Bank, as
Administrative Agent, and Bank of
America, N.A., Bank One, NA, and
The Bank of New York, as
Co-Syndication Agents.
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SIGNATURE
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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.
May 31, 2001 By: (Paul Heldman)
Paul Heldman
Senior Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99.1 364-Day Credit Agreement among the Company, the
Initial Lenders named therein, Citibank, N.A.,
as Administrative Agent and as Paying Agent, The
Chase Manhattan Bank, as Administrative Agent,
and Bank of America, N.A., Bank One, NA, and The
Bank of New York, as Co-Syndication Agents.
99.2 Five-Year Credit Agreement among the Company,
the Initial Lenders named therein, Citibank,
N.A., as Administrative Agent and as Paying
Agent, The Chase Manhattan Bank, as
Administrative Agent, and Bank of America, N.A.,
Bank One, NA, and The Bank of New York, as
Co-Syndication Agents.