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: October 11, 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
In response to a question, a Company spokesperson noted that
Kroger's labor agreements currently in effect provide for no
material future increases in required pension contributions.
The spokesperson added that asset values in pension plans
generally have declined and, in the absence of a recovery in
the securities markets, pension contributions are likely to be
a topic of discussion in future labor contract negotiations.
Pension costs in company-sponsored plans also are likely to
increase. This disclosure will not 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
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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.
October 11, 2002 By: (Paul Heldman)
Paul Heldman
Senior Vice President, Secretary
and General Counsel