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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: January 8, 1999
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
Item 5. Other Events
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On December 18, 1998, the Company amended its Five-Year Credit
Agreement and its 364-Day Credit Agreement, both
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dated as of May 28, 1997, and among the Company and the other parties
thereto. Copies of the amendments are filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1
and Exhibit 10.2.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
10.1 Amendment and Restatement, dated as of
December 18, 1998, of the Five-Year Credit
Agreement among the Company and the other
parties thereto
10.2 Amendment and Restatement, dated as of
December 18, 1998, of the 364-Day Credit
Agreement among the Company and the other
parties thereto
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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.
January 8, 1999 By: (Paul W. Heldman)
Paul W. Heldman
Senior Vice President,
Secretary, and General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit
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10.1 Amendment and Restatement, dated as of December 18, 1998, of the
Five-Year Credit Agreement among the Company and the other parties
thereto
10.2 Amendment and Restatement, dated as of December 18, 1998, of the
364-Day Credit Agreement among the Company and the other parties
thereto