KROGER CO — Regulatory Filings 2018

Jun 21, 2018

8-K 1 a18-15740_18k.htm 8-K

*UNITED STATES*

*SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION*

*Washington, D.C. 20549*

*FORM 8-K*

*CURRENT REPORT*

*Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934*

Date of Report: June 21, 2018

(Date of earliest event reported)

*THE KROGER CO.*

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio	No. 1-303	31-0345740
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

*1014 Vine Street*

*Cincinnati, OH 45202*

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (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))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

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*Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.*

On June 21, 2018, The Kroger Co. issued a press release announcing its first quarter 2018 results. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and filed herewith, is a copy of that release.

*Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.*

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated June 21, 2018

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

/s/ Christine S. Wheatley
Christine S. Wheatley
Group Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel

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