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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: September 10, 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 September 10, 1999, officers of the Company made a presentation
to analysts attending the Goldman, Sachs & Co. Global Retailing
Conference. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is the text of that
presentation.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Text of presentation to analysts.
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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.
September 10, 1999 By: (Paul Heldman)
Paul Heldman
Senior Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99.1 Text of presentation to analysts.