S-3MEF 1 l88143fs-3mef.txt THE KROGER CO. AND CO-FILERS FORM S-3MEF 1 AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON MAY 4, 2001. REGISTRATION NO. 333- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------------------ FORM S-3 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 ------------------------ THE KROGER CO. (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) OHIO 31-0345740 (STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF (I.R.S. EMPLOYER INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
1014 VINE STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 (513) 762-4000 (ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OR REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) ------------------------ PAUL W. HELDMAN, ESQ. SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND GENERAL COUNSEL THE KROGER CO. 1014 VINE STREET CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 (513) 762-4000 (NAME, ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE, OF AGENT FOR SERVICE) ------------------------ APPROXIMATE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROPOSED SALE TO THE PUBLIC: As soon as possible after the effective date of this Registration Statement. If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following box. [ ] If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest reinvestment plans, check the following box. [ ] If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [X] File No. 333-95955 If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. [ ] If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434, please check the following box. [ ] CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROPOSED MAXIMUM PROPOSED MAXIMUM TITLE OF EACH CLASS OF OFFERING PRICE PER AGGREGATE OFFERING AMOUNT OF SECURITIES TO BE REGISTERED AMOUNT TO BE REGISTERED UNIT(1) PRICE(2) REGISTRATION FEE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Senior Notes $75,000,000 100% $75,000,000 $18,750 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) The proposed maximum offering price per unit will be determined by us in connection with the issuance of the securities. (2) The proposed maximum aggregate offering price has been estimated solely to calculate the registration fee under Rule 457(o). THE REGISTRANT HEREBY AMENDS THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON SUCH DATE OR DATES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO DELAY ITS EFFECTIVE DATE UNTIL THE REGISTRANT SHALL FILE A FURTHER AMENDMENT WHICH SPECIFICALLY STATES THAT THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL THEREAFTER BECOME EFFECTIVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8(a) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 OR UNTIL THIS REGISTRATION STATEMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON SUCH DATE AS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ACTING PURSUANT TO SAID SECTION 8(a), MAY DETERMINE. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 The following entities are direct or indirect subsidiaries of Registrant, and may guarantee the Senior Notes, and are Co-Registrants under this Registration Statement:
STATE OF INCORPORATION/ IRS EMPLOYER NAME ORGANIZATION IDENTIFICATION NO. ---- ----------------------- ------------------ Dillon Companies, Inc. Kansas 48-0196590 Drugs Distributors, Inc. Indiana 31-1112998 Henpil, Inc. Texas 74-6044519 Inter-American Foods, Inc. Ohio 74-1491846 J. V. Distributing, Inc. Michigan 31-1107025 KRGP Inc. Ohio 31-1569084 KRLP Inc. Ohio 31-1579339 The Kroger Co. of Michigan Michigan 38-0900860 Kroger Dedicated Logistics Co. Ohio 31-1399126 Kroger Limited Partnership I Ohio 31-1569568 Kroger Limited Partnership II Ohio 31-1569087 Peyton's-Southeastern, Inc. Tennessee 61-0942129 Rocket Newco, Inc. Texas 76-0542912 Topvalco, Inc. Ohio 31-0574717 Vine Court Assurance Incorporated Vermont 31-1192645 Wydiv, Inc. Texas 75-6032155 Dillon Real Estate Co., Inc. Kansas 48-0680105 Junior Food Stores of West Florida, Inc. Florida 59-0980071 Kwik Shop, Inc. Kansas 48-6112339 Mini Mart, Inc. Wyoming 83-0208334 Quik Stop Markets, Inc. California 94-1610162 THGP Co., Inc. Pennsylvania 23-2922125 THLP Co., Inc. Pennsylvania 23-2922123 Turkey Hill, L.P. Pennsylvania 23-2922126 Wells Aircraft, Inc. Kansas 48-0690719 Fred Meyer, Inc. Delaware 91-1826443 Fred Meyer Stores, Inc. Delaware 93-0798201 CB&S Advertising Agency, Inc. Oregon 93-0587794 Distribution Trucking Company Oregon 93-0786441 FM, Inc. Utah 93-1197669 FM Holding Corporation Delaware 93-0864302 Grand Central, Inc. Utah 87-0277527 Fred Meyer of Alaska, Inc. Alaska 93-0802793 Fred Meyer of California, Inc. California 93-0979434 Fred Meyer Jewelers, Inc. California 68-0202947 Roundup Co. Washington 93-0798202 JH Properties, Inc. Washington 91-1816127 Smith's Food & Drug Centers, Inc. Delaware 87-0258768 Richie's, Inc. Texas 74-2047032
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STATE OF INCORPORATION/ IRS EMPLOYER NAME ORGANIZATION IDENTIFICATION NO. ---- ----------------------- ------------------ Smith's Beverage of Wyoming, Inc. Wyoming 80-0126833 Quality Food Centers, Inc. Washington 91-1330075 Hughes Markets, Inc. California 95-1947206 Hughes Realty, Inc. California 95-2253719 KU Acquisition Corporation Washington 91-1765648 Second Story, Inc. Washington 91-1753356 Quality Food, Inc. Delaware 91-1829342 Quality Food Holdings, Inc. Delaware 91-1829339 QFC Sub, Inc. Washington 91-1931177 Food 4 Less Holdings, Inc. Delaware 33-0642810 Ralphs Grocery Company Delaware 95-4356030 Alpha Beta Company California 95-1456805 Bay Area Warehouse Stores, Inc. California 93-1087199 Bell Markets, Inc. California 94-1569281 Cala Co. Delaware 95-4200005 Cala Foods, Inc. California 94-1342664 Crawford Stores, Inc. California 95-0657410 Food 4 Less of California, Inc. California 33-0293011 Food 4 Less of Southern California, Inc. Delaware 33-0483203 Food 4 Less Merchandising, Inc. California 33-0483193 Food 4 Less GM, Inc. California 95-4390406 Kroger Texas L.P. Ohio 31-1678530 RJD Assurance, Inc. Vermont 03-0364178
INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REGISTRATION STATEMENT ON FORM S-3, FILE NO. 333-95955 The Kroger Co. (the "Company") hereby incorporates by reference into this Registration Statement on Form S-3 in its entirety the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-95955) declared effective on February 2, 2000, by the SEC, including each of the documents filed by the Company with the SEC and incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference therein. 4 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Cincinnati, State of Ohio, on May 4, 2001. THE KROGER CO. BY /s/ BRUCE M. GACK ------------------------------------ Bruce M. Gack Assistant Secretary Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated. REGISTRANT
SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- * /s/ REUBEN V. ANDERSON Director --------------------------------------------- Reuben V. Anderson * /s/ ROBERT D. BEYER Director --------------------------------------------- Robert D. Beyer * /s/ JOHN L. CLENDENIN Director --------------------------------------------- John L. Clendenin * /s/ DAVID B. DILLON Director, President and --------------------------------------------- Chief Operating Officer David B. Dillon * /s/ CARLTON J. JENKINS Director --------------------------------------------- Carlton J. Jenkins * /s/ BRUCE KARATZ Director --------------------------------------------- Bruce Karatz * /s/ JOHN T. LAMACCHIA Director --------------------------------------------- John T. LaMacchia
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SIGNATURE TITLE DATE --------- ----- ---- * /s/ EDWARD M. LIDDY Director --------------------------------------------- Edward M. Liddy * /s/ CLYDE R. MOORE Director --------------------------------------------- Clyde R. Moore * /s/ T. BALLARD MORTON, JR. Director --------------------------------------------- T. Ballard Morton, Jr. Director --------------------------------------------- Thomas H. O'Leary * /s/ KATHERINE D. ORTEGA Director --------------------------------------------- Katherine D. Ortega * /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Chairman of the Board of --------------------------------------------- Directors, Chief Joseph A. Pichler Executive Officer, and Director * /s/ STEVEN R. ROGEL Director --------------------------------------------- Steven R. Rogel * /s/ J. MICHAEL SCHLOTMAN Group Vice President and --------------------------------------------- Chief Financial J. Michael Schlotman Officer -- Principal Financial Officer * /s/ MARTHA ROMAYNE SEGER Director --------------------------------------------- Martha Romayne Seger * /s/ BOBBY S. SHACKOULS Director --------------------------------------------- Bobby S. Shackouls * /s/ MARY ELIZABETH VAN OFLEN Vice President and Corporate --------------------------------------------- Controller -- Principal Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen Accounting Officer * /s/ JAMES D. WOODS Director --------------------------------------------- James D. Woods *By /s/ BRUCE M. GACK --------------------------------------------- Bruce M. Gack As Attorney-in-fact May 4, 2001
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SIGNATURE TITLE DATE All as of May 4, 2001 Dillon Companies, Inc. /s/ DAVID B. DILLON Director and Chairman of --------------------------------------------- the Board (Principal David B. Dillon Executive Officer) /s/ FRANK J. REMAR Vice President and --------------------------------------------- Treasurer (Principal Frank J. Remar Financial and Accounting Officer) /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- and Secretary Paul W. Heldman Drugs Distributors, Inc. /s/ J. ROBERT RICE Director and President --------------------------------------------- (Principal Executive J. Robert Rice Officer) /s/ ROBERT WELTY Treasurer (Principal --------------------------------------------- Financial and Accounting Robert Welty Officer) Director and Secretary --------------------------------------------- Paul W. Heldman /s/ Thomas P. O'Brien, Jr. Director --------------------------------------------- Thomas P. O'Brien, Jr.
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SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- Henpil, Inc. /s/ LEE BREWER President and Director --------------------------------------------- (Principal Executive Lee Brewer Officer) /s/ STEVEN MCMILLAN Director, Treasurer, and --------------------------------------------- Secretary (Principal Steven McMillan Financial and Accounting Officer) Director --------------------------------------------- Thomas P. O'Brien, Jr. Inter-American Foods, Inc. /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director and President --------------------------------------------- (Principal Executive Officer) Paul W. Heldman /s/ W. RODNEY MCMULLEN Vice President and Chief --------------------------------------------- Financial Officer W. Rodney McMullen (Principal Financial Officer) /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Treasurer (Principal --------------------------------------------- Accounting Officer) Lawrence M. Turner /s/ Thomas P. O'Brien, Jr. Director --------------------------------------------- Thomas P. O'Brien, Jr. Director --------------------------------------------- Bruce M. Gack J. V. Distributing, Inc. /s/ W. RODNEY MCMULLEN President (Principal --------------------------------------------- Executive Officer) W. Rodney McMullen /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Treasurer (Principal --------------------------------------------- Financial and Accounting Lawrence M. Turner Officer)
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SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- Director and Vice --------------------------------------------- President Paul W. Heldman /s/ THOMAS P. O'BRIEN, JR. Director --------------------------------------------- Thomas P. O'Brien, Jr. /s/ BRUCE M. GACK Director and Secretary --------------------------------------------- Bruce M. Gack KRGP Inc. KRLP Inc. Kroger Limited Partnership I By KRGP Inc., the General Partner Kroger Limited Partnership II By KRGP Inc., the General Partner Kroger Texas L.P. By KRGP Inc., the General Partner /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director, Chairman of the --------------------------------------------- Board, and Chief Executive Joseph A. Pichler Officer (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Vice President and --------------------------------------------- Treasurer (Principal Lawrence M. Turner Financial and Accounting Officer) Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- and Secretary Paul W. Heldman /s/ THOMAS. P. O'BRIEN, JR. Director --------------------------------------------- Thomas P. O'Brien, Jr. /s/ BRUCE M. GACK Director --------------------------------------------- Bruce M. Gack
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SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- The Kroger Co. of Michigan /s/ JON C. FLORA Director, Chairman of the --------------------------------------------- Board, and Chief Executive Jon C. Flora Officer (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ KEVIN TROMBLEY Treasurer and Secretary --------------------------------------------- (Principal Financial and Kevin Trombley Accounting Officer) /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director, President and --------------------------------------------- Assistant Secretary Paul W. Heldman Director and Vice --------------------------------------------- President-Operations James Perun Kroger Dedicated Logistics Co. /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director and President --------------------------------------------- (Principal Executive Paul W. Heldman Officer) /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- and Treasurer (Principal Lawrence M. Turner Financial and Accounting Officer) Director --------------------------------------------- W. Rodney McMullen Peyton's-Southeastern, Inc. /s/ J. ROBERT RICE Director, President and --------------------------------------------- Chief Executive Officer J. Robert Rice (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ ROBERT WELTY Treasurer and Secretary --------------------------------------------- (Principal Financial and Robert Welty Accounting Officer)
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SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- /s/ TERRY L. COX Director --------------------------------------------- Terry L. Cox Director and Assistant --------------------------------------------- Secretary Paul W. Heldman Rocket Newco, Inc. /s/ THOMAS P. O'BRIEN, JR. Director and President --------------------------------------------- (Principal Executive Thomas P. O'Brien, Jr. Officer) /s/ STEVEN MCMILLAN Vice President, Treasurer, --------------------------------------------- and Secretary (Principal Steven McMillan Financial and Accounting Officer) /s/ LEE BREWER Director and Vice --------------------------------------------- President Lee Brewer Director and Vice --------------------------------------------- President Jack Cannon Topvalco, Inc. /s/ JAMES E. HODGE President (Principal --------------------------------------------- Executive Officer) James E. Hodge /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- Treasurer, and Assistant Lawrence M. Turner Secretary (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Director and Vice --------------------------------------------- President Paul W. Heldman /s/ THOMAS P. O'BRIEN, JR. Director and Assistant --------------------------------------------- Secretary Thomas P. O'Brien, Jr. Vine Court Assurance Incorporated RJD Assurance, Inc. /s/ MARY ELIZABETH VAN OFLEN Director and President --------------------------------------------- (Principal Executive Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen Officer)
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SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Treasurer (Principal --------------------------------------------- Financial Officer) Lawrence M. Turner /s/ TODD C. FREASE Director, Controller, and --------------------------------------------- Chief Accounting Officer Todd C. Frease (Principal Accounting Officer) /s/ BRUCE M. GACK Director and Vice --------------------------------------------- President Bruce M. Gack Director --------------------------------------------- L. Thomas Aydt II Director --------------------------------------------- Alan D. Port Wydiv, Inc. /s/ JACK CANNON Director and President --------------------------------------------- (Principal Executive Jack Cannon Officer) /s/ STEVEN MCMILLAN Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- Treasurer and Secretary Steven McMillan (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Director --------------------------------------------- Thomas P. O'Brien, Jr.
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SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- Dillon Real Estate Co., Inc. /s/ FRANK J. REMAR Director and President --------------------------------------------- (Principal Executive Frank J. Remar Officer) /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Vice President and --------------------------------------------- Treasurer (Principal Lawrence M. Turner Financial and Accounting Officer) /s/ DAVID B. DILLON Director and Vice --------------------------------------------- President David B. Dillon /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director, Vice --------------------------------------------- President and Secretary Paul W. Heldman Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler
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SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- Junior Food Stores of West Florida, Inc. /s/ MARK SALISBURY President (Principal --------------------------------------------- Executive Officer) Mark Salisbury /s/ FRANK J. REMAR Vice President, Treasurer --------------------------------------------- and Assistant Secretary Frank J. Remar (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Director --------------------------------------------- David B. Dillon /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director --------------------------------------------- Paul W. Heldman Kwik Shop, Inc. /s/ HENRY R. WAGUESPACK President (Principal --------------------------------------------- Executive Officer) Henry R. Waguespack /s/ FRANK J. REMAR Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- Assistant Secretary and Treasurer Frank J. Remar (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Director --------------------------------------------- David B. Dillon /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director, Vice President and --------------------------------------------- Secretary Paul W. Heldman /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler Mini Mart, Inc. /s/ ARTHUR STAWSKI President (Principal --------------------------------------------- Executive Officer) Arthur Stawski /s/ FRANK J. REMAR Treasurer and Assistant Secretary --------------------------------------------- (Principal Financial and Frank J. Remar Accounting Officer)
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SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- Director --------------------------------------------- David B. Dillon /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director, Vice President and --------------------------------------------- Secretary Paul W. Heldman /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler Quik Stop Markets, Inc. /s/ VAN S. TARVER President (Principal --------------------------------------------- Executive Officer) Van S. Tarver /s/ FRANK J. REMAR Vice President, Assistant --------------------------------------------- Secretary and Treasurer Frank J. Remar (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Director --------------------------------------------- David B. Dillon /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director --------------------------------------------- Paul W. Heldman /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler THGP Co., Inc. THLP Co., Inc. Turkey Hill, L.P. By THGP Co., Inc., its General Partner /s/ DAVID B. DILLON Director, President and --------------------------------------------- Chief Executive Officer David B. Dillon (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ FRANK J. REMAR Vice President, Assistant Secretary, --------------------------------------------- and Treasurer Frank J. Remar (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- and Secretary Paul W. Heldman /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler
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SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- Wells Aircraft, Inc. /s/ GARY W. CROW President (Principal --------------------------------------------- Executive Officer) Gary W. Crow /s/ FRANK J. REMAR Vice President, Assistant Secretary --------------------------------------------- and Treasurer (Principal Frank J. Remar Financial and Accounting Officer) /s/ DAVID B. DILLON Director, and Vice President --------------------------------------------- David B. Dillon Director, Vice President and --------------------------------------------- Secretary Paul W. Heldman /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler Fred Meyer Stores, Inc. /s/ SAMMY K. DUNCAN President and Chief --------------------------------------------- Executive Officer Sammy K. Duncan (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ DAVID DEATHERAGE Vice President and Chief --------------------------------------------- Financial Officer David Deatherage (Principal Financial Officer) /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Vice President and --------------------------------------------- Treasurer (Principal Lawrence M. Turner Accounting Officer) /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler Director --------------------------------------------- David B. Dillon /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director --------------------------------------------- Paul W. Heldman
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SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- Fred Meyer, Inc. CB&S Advertising Agency, Inc. Distribution Trucking Company FM, Inc. FM Holding Corporation Grand Central, Inc. Fred Meyer of Alaska, Inc. Fred Meyer of California, Inc. Roundup Co. JH Properties, Inc. /s/ WARREN F. BRYANT President and Chief --------------------------------------------- Executive Officer Warren F. Bryant (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ DAVID DEATHERAGE Vice President and Chief --------------------------------------------- Financial Officer David Deatherage (Principal Financial Officer) /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Vice President and --------------------------------------------- Treasurer (Principal Lawrence M. Turner Accounting Officer) /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler Director --------------------------------------------- David B. Dillon /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- and Secretary Paul W. Heldman Smith's Beverage of Wyoming, Inc. Hughes Markets, Inc. Hughes Realty, Inc. KU Acquisition Corporation /s/ WARREN F. BRYANT President and Chief --------------------------------------------- Executive Officer Warren F. Bryant (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Vice President and Treasurer --------------------------------------------- (Principal Financial and Lawrence M. Turner Accounting Officer) /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler Director --------------------------------------------- David B. Dillon /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- and Secretary Paul W. Heldman
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SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- Fred Meyer Jewelers, Inc. /s/ EDWARD A. DAYOOB President and Chief Executive --------------------------------------------- Officer (Principal Executive Edward A. Dayoob Officer) /s/ MICHAEL J. MILLER Vice President and Chief --------------------------------------------- Financial Officer MICHAEL J. MILLER (Principal Financial Officer) /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Vice President and --------------------------------------------- Treasurer (Principal Lawrence M. Turner Accounting Officer) /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler Director --------------------------------------------- David B. Dillon /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- and Secretary Paul W. Heldman Smith's Food & Drug Centers, Inc. /s/ WARREN F. BRYANT Chief Executive Officer --------------------------------------------- (Principal Executive Warren F. Bryant Officer) /s/ JAMES A. KLOPP Chief Financial Officer --------------------------------------------- (Principal Financial JAMES A. KLOPP Officer) /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Vice President and --------------------------------------------- Treasurer (Principal Lawrence M. Turner Accounting Officer) /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler
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SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- Director --------------------------------------------- David B. Dillon /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- and Secretary Paul W. Heldman Richie's, Inc. /s/ ARTURO YE Director and President --------------------------------------------- (Principal Executive Arturo Ye Officer) /s/ KEITH C. LARSON Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- and Secretary (Principal Keith C. Larson Financial and Accounting Officer) Director --------------------------------------------- Paul W. Heldman Quality Food Centers, Inc. Quality Food, Inc. Quality Food Holdings, Inc. QFC Sub, Inc. Second Story, Inc. /s/ WARREN F. BRYANT Chief --------------------------------------------- Executive Officer Warren F. Bryant (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Vice President and Treasurer --------------------------------------------- (Principal Financial and Lawrence M. Turner Accounting Officer) /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler
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SIGNATURE TITLE --------- ----- Director --------------------------------------------- David B. Dillon /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- and Secretary Paul W. Heldman Food 4 Less Holdings, Inc. Cala Co. Bay Area Warehouse Stores, Inc. Bell Markets, Inc. Cala Foods, Inc. Crawford Stores, Inc. Food 4 Less of Southern California, Inc. Alpha Beta Company Food 4 Less GM, Inc. Food 4 Less of California, Inc. Food 4 Less Merchandising, Inc. /s/ E. JOHN BURGON President (Principal --------------------------------------------- Executive Officer) E. JOHN BURGON /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Vice President and Treasurer --------------------------------------------- (Principal Financial and Lawrence M. Turner Accounting Officer) /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler Director --------------------------------------------- David B. Dillon /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- and Secretary Paul W. Heldman Ralphs Grocery Company /s/ E. JOHN BURGON President (Principal --------------------------------------------- Executive Officer) E. JOHN BURGON /s/ STEVEN MCMILLAN Senior Vice President and --------------------------------------------- Chief Financial Officer Steven McMillan (Principal Financial Officer) /s/ LAWRENCE M. TURNER Vice President and Treasurer --------------------------------------------- (Principal Financial and Lawrence M. Turner Accounting Officer) /s/ JOSEPH A. PICHLER Director --------------------------------------------- Joseph A. Pichler Director --------------------------------------------- David B. Dillon /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN Director, Vice President, --------------------------------------------- and Secretary Paul W. Heldman
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EXHIBIT NUMBER DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION ------- -------------------- 5.1 -- Opinion of Paul Heldman, Esq. ........................... 23.1 -- Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. .................. 23.2 -- Consent of Paul Heldman, Esq., included in Exhibit 5.1. .................................................... 24.1 -- Powers of Attorney. .....................................