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: September 30, 2002
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
Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
On September 30, 2002, the Company filed with the SEC its quarterly
report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 17, 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.
THE KROGER CO.
September 30, 2002 By: /s/ (Paul Heldman)
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Paul Heldman
Senior Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Exhibit
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99.1 CEO and CFO certifications.