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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 28, 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
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Item 5. Other Events
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On January 28, 1999, the Company released its earnings for the
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 1998 in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 Other Exhibits--Earnings Release for Fourth
Quarter and Fiscal Year 1998
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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 28, 1999 By: /s/ Paul W. Heldman
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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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99.1 Other Exhibits--Earnings Release for Fourth Quarter and
Fiscal Year 1998