Kroger Co. Files 8-K Report

Ticker: KR · Form: 8-K · Filed: Oct 8, 2024 · CIK: 56873

Kroger CO 8-K Filing Summary
FieldDetail
CompanyKroger CO (KR)
Form Type8-K
Filed DateOct 8, 2024
Risk Levellow
Pages2
Reading Time3 min
Key Dollar Amounts$1.00, $7,441,608,000
Sentimentneutral

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: sec-filing, 8-k, disclosure

Related Tickers: KR

TL;DR

Kroger filed an 8-K, but no juicy details yet.

AI Summary

On October 8, 2024, The Kroger Co. filed an 8-K report to disclose other events and financial statements. The filing does not contain specific financial figures or details about the nature of the "other events" beyond its classification.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates Kroger Co. is providing updates to the SEC, which could relate to significant business events or financial reporting. Investors should monitor for further details.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a standard procedural disclosure without immediate financial implications or significant new information.

Key Players & Entities

FAQ

What specific "Other Events" are being reported by Kroger Co. in this 8-K filing?

The filing does not specify the nature of the 'Other Events' beyond listing it as an item information category.

Are there any financial statements or exhibits included with this 8-K filing?

Yes, the filing indicates that 'Financial Statements and Exhibits' are included as part of the report.

What is the date of the earliest event reported in this 8-K filing?

The date of the earliest event reported is October 8, 2024.

What is Kroger Co.'s principal executive office address?

Kroger Co.'s principal executive offices are located at 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Under which section of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is this Form 8-K filed?

This Form 8-K is filed pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Filing Stats: 727 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 11.2 · Accepted 2024-10-08 07:53:44

Key Financial Figures

Filing Documents

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Item 8.01 Other Events . On October 8, 2024, The Kroger Co. (the "Company") announced that it has extended the expiration date of the previously announced offers to exchange (collectively, the "Exchange Offers") any and all outstanding notes (the "ACI Notes") issued by Albertsons Companies, Inc. ("ACI"), New Albertsons, L.P., Safeway Inc., Albertson's LLC, Albertsons Safeway LLC and American Stores Company, LLC (collectively, the "ACI Issuing Entities"), for up to $7,441,608,000 aggregate principal amount of new notes to be issued by the Company and cash. Additionally, the Company announced today that it has extended the expiration date for the related solicitations of consents (collectively, the "Consent Solicitations") to adopt certain proposed amendments (the "Proposed Amendments") to each of the indentures (each an "ACI Indenture" and, collectively, the "ACI Indentures") governing the ACI Notes, solely with respect to the Unconsented Series (as defined in the Company's press release issued on September 11, 2024, a copy of which was attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 11, 2024). The Company extended such expiration date from 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 9, 2024, to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on October 16, 2024 (as the same may be further extended, the "Expiration Date"). The Exchange Offers and Consent Solicitations were commenced in connection with the pending merger between a wholly owned direct subsidiary of the Company and ACI, with ACI surviving the merger as a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (the "Merger") and are being made solely pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions described in the confidential offering memorandum and consent solicitation statement dated August 15, 2024, as amended by subsequent press releases issued by the Company, in a private offering exempt from, or not subject to, registration under

Financial Statements and Exhibits

Financial Statements and Exhibits . (d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed with this report: (99.1) Press Release, dated October 8, 2024. (104) Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL). 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. THE KROGER CO. October 8, 2024 By: /s/ Christine S. Wheatley Christine S. Wheatley Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

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