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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: December 5, 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
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On December 5, 2000, the Company released its
earnings for the third quarter of 2000. Attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is the text of that release.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Earnings release for third quarter 2000.
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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.
December 5, 2000 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 Earnings release for third quarter 2000.
