Current Report
UNITED STATES
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: December 20, 2002
THE KROGER CO.
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter)
| An Ohio Corporation |
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No. 1-303 |
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31-0345740 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation) |
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(Commission File
Number) |
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(IRS Employer Number) |
1014 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45201
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number: (513) 762-4000
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On December 20, 2002, the Company filed with the SEC its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 9, 2002. This filing
was accompanied by the certifications attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Neither this disclosure nor the certifications attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto will be deemed to be filed pursuant to Section 18 of the Exchange Act or otherwise subject to the
liabilities of that section unless we expressly incorporate it by reference into a filing made under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act.
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.
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THE KROGER CO |
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| December 20, 2002 |
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By: |
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(Paul Heldman) |
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Paul Heldman Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel |
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No.
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Exhibit
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| 99.1 |
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CEO and CFO certifications. |