1 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: June 17, 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 2 Item 5. Other Events On June 17, 1999, the Company released its earnings for the first quarter 1999 in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99.1 Other Exhibits--Earnings Release for First Quarter 1999 3 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. June 17, 1999 By /s/ Paul W. Heldman -------------------------------- Paul W. Heldman Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel 4 EXHIBIT INDEX ------------- Exhibit - ------- 99.1 Other Exhibits--Earnings Release for First Quarter 1999