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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K/A
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: May 28, 1999
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 File (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Number) 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 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(a) Financial statements of Fred Meyer, Inc., are incorporated by
reference to Item 8 of Fred Meyer, Inc.'s Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30, 1999.
(b) Attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto are audited supplemental
consolidated financial statements for the last three fiscal
years.
(c) Exhibits:
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 18,
1998, by and among The Kroger Co., Jobsite Holdings,
Inc., and Fred Meyer, Inc. incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 99.1 to Kroger's Current Report on Form
8-K dated October 20, 1998.
23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
23.2 Consent of Deloitte and Touche LLP.
27 Financial Data Schedule.
99.1 Audited consolidated supplemental financials and
Management's Discussion and Analysis.
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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.
May 28, 1999 By: (Paul Heldman)
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Paul Heldman
Senior Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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* 2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 18, 1998,
by and among The Kroger Co., Jobsite Holdings, Inc., and
Fred Meyer, Inc. incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to
Kroger's Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 20, 1998.
*23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
*23.2 Consent of Deloitte and Touche LLP.
27 Financial Data Schedule.
*99.1 Audited supplemental consolidated financials and
Management's Discussion and Analysis.
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*Previously filed.