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: January 28, 2014
(Date of earliest event reported)
THE KROGER CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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An Ohio Corporation |
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No. 1-303 |
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31-0345740 |
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(State or other jurisdiction |
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(Commission File |
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(IRS Employer |
1014 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant’s telephone number: (513) 762-4000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 8 — Other Events
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On January 28, 2014, The Kroger Co. completed its previously announced merger with Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release of the Company, announcing the completion of the merger with Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. on January 28, 2014
SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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THE KROGER CO. | ||
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January 29, 2014 |
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/s/ Paul Heldman |
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Paul Heldman |
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Executive Vice President, Secretary |
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and General Counsel |