Kroger Files 8-K/A Amendment on Material Impairments
Ticker: KR · Form: 8-K/A · Filed: 2025-12-05T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: amendment, impairment, financial-reporting
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TL;DR
Kroger filed an 8-K/A amendment on Nov 18, 2025, concerning material impairments.
AI Summary
Kroger Co. filed an 8-K/A amendment on December 5, 2025, related to material impairments. The filing date for the earliest event reported was November 18, 2025. The company's principal executive offices are located at 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates potential write-downs or losses impacting Kroger's financial statements, which could affect investor perception and future financial performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Material impairments can signal underlying business issues or asset value declines, requiring further investigation into the specific reasons and financial impact.
Key Players & Entities
- Kroger Co. (company) — Registrant
- November 18, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- December 5, 2025 (date) — Filing date
- 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (location) — Principal executive offices
FAQ
What specific assets or business segments are subject to material impairments?
The filing does not specify the exact assets or segments affected by the material impairments, only that it is an amendment to a previous report concerning this matter.
What is the financial impact of these material impairments on Kroger's balance sheet?
The filing is an amendment and does not provide specific dollar amounts for the impairments or their impact on the balance sheet.
When was the original 8-K filing related to these impairments made?
The filing is an 8-K/A, indicating it is an amendment to a previous filing. The date of the earliest event reported is November 18, 2025, but the original filing date is not explicitly stated in this document.
What is the purpose of this 8-K/A filing?
This 8-K/A filing serves as an amendment to a previous report, specifically addressing Item Information related to Material Impairments.
Does this filing provide updated financial guidance from Kroger?
No, this 8-K/A filing focuses on reporting material impairments and does not contain updated financial guidance or projections.
From the Filing
0001104659-25-118905.txt : 20251205 0001104659-25-118905.hdr.sgml : 20251205 20251205163041 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-25-118905 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20251118 ITEM INFORMATION: Material Impairments FILED AS OF DATE: 20251205 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20251205 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KROGER CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000056873 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services EIN: 310345740 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-00303 FILM NUMBER: 251553412 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE ST CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45201 BUSINESS PHONE: 5137624437 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE ST CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45201 8-K/A 1 tm2532855d1_8ka.htm FORM 8-K/A false 0000056873 0000056873 2025-11-18 2025-11-18 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares       UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549   FORM 8-K/A   CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934   Date of Report : November 18, 2025 (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:   ¨    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ¨    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ¨    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ¨    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))   Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock $1 par value   KR   NYSE   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 ¨   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. ¨           Explanatory Note   This Amendment to the Current Report on Form 8-K of The Kroger Co. (the “Company”) filed on November 18, 2025 is being filed solely to update the disclosure under Item 2.06 to report the estimated amount of the cash charge related to the closure of certain fulfillment centers in the United States.   Item 2.06 Material Impairments.   On December 4, 2025, the Company determined the impairment and related charges as a result of the closure of certain fulfillment centers in the United States includes a cash payment to Ocado of approximately $350 million.   2     SIGNATURE   Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 19