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: June 22, 2004
(Date of earliest event reported)
THE KROGER CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| An Ohio Corporation | No. 1-303 | 31-0345740 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Number) |
| 1014 Vine Street |
| Cincinnati, OH 45201 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) |
Registrant’s telephone number: (513) 762-4000
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
| (c) | Exhibits: |
| 99.1 | Earnings release for first quarter 2004. |
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On June 22, 2004, the Company released its earnings for the first quarter 2004. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and filed herewith, is the text of that release.
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. | ||||
| June 22, 2004 |
By: |
/s/ Paul Heldman | ||
| Paul Heldman | ||||
| Senior Vice President, Secretary | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. |
Exhibit | |
| 99.1 | Earnings release for first quarter 2004. |