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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: June 25, 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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Filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 is a release related to a private
issuance of $900 million of Senior Notes.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits:
99.1 News release on debt issuance.
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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.
June 25, 1999 By: (Lawrence M. Turner)
Lawrence M. Turner
Vice President and
Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99.1 News release on debt issuance.