Free Writing Prospectus
Filed Pursuant to Rule 433
Registration Statement No. 333-148216
The Kroger Co.
Pricing Term Sheet
6.150% Notes due January 15, 2020
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Issuer: |
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The Kroger Co. |
Principal Amount: |
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$750,000,000 |
Security Type: |
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Senior Note |
Maturity: |
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January 15, 2020 |
Coupon: |
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6.150% |
Price to Public: |
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99.749% |
Yield to Maturity: |
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6.180% |
Spread to Benchmark Treasury: |
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2.40% |
Benchmark Treasury: |
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4.250% due November 15, 2017 |
Benchmark Treasury Spot and Yield: |
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103-26+, 3.780% |
Interest Payment Dates: |
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January 15 and July 15, commencing July 15, 2008 |
Make-Whole Call: |
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Treasury Rate plus 35 basis points |
Trade Date: |
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January 9, 2008 |
Settlement Date: |
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January 16, 2008 (T+5) |
Denominations: |
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$2,000 x $1,000 |
Ratings: |
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Baa2 (stable outlook, Moodys) / BBB- (positive |
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outlook, S&P) / BBB (stable outlook, Fitch) |
Joint Bookrunners: |
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Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
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Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. |
Co-Managers: |
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Banc of America Securities LLC
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J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
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Lazard Capital Markets LLC
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Piper Jaffray & Co.
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Rabo Securities USA, Inc.
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BNY Capital Markets, Inc.
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CastleOak Securities, L.P. |
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subject to revision or withdrawal at any time.
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