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 23, 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 - ------- ------------ Filed herewith as Exhibits 23.1 and 23.1 are consents from Deloitte & Touche LLP and Arthur Andersen LLP. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and - ------- --------------------------------------------------------- Exhibits -------- (c) Exhibits: 23.1 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP. 23.2 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP. 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 23, 1999 By: (Paul Heldman) Paul Heldman Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Exhibit - ----------- ------- 23.1 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP. 23.2 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP.