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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: October 29, 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 are the audited
consolidated financial statements for The Kroger Co.
for the fiscal years ended January 2, 1999, December
28, 1997, and December 28, 1996. These financial
statements, originally filed as part of Exhibit 99.1
to Kroger's Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 28,
1999, are filed herewith to reflect that the
financials therein reported have become historical
financials and to add a debt footnote respecting
subsidiary guarantors.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information
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and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits:
23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
27.2 Financial Data Schedule.
27.3 Financial Data Schedule.
99.1 Audited consolidated financials and
Management's Discussion and Analysis.
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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.
October 29, 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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23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
27.2 Financial Data Schedule.
27.3 Financial Data Schedule.
99.1 Audited consolidated financials and
Management's Discussion and Analysis.