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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K/A
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: March 9, 2000
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
On March 9, 2000, the Company released its earnings for the fourth
quarter of 1999 and for fiscal year 1999. Attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1 is the text of that release.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Earnings release for fourth quarter 1999 and fiscal year 1999.
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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.
May 24, 2000 By: (Paul Heldman)
Paul Heldman
Senior Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel
