8-K 1 l90400ae8-k.txt THE KROGER CO. FORM 8-K 1 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: September 19, 2001 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 2 Item 5. Other Events On September 19, 2001, the Company released its earnings for the second quarter of 2001. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is the text of that release. Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (c) Exhibits: 99.1 Earnings release for second quarter 2001. 3 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 hereto duly authorized. THE KROGER CO. September 19, 2001 By: (Paul Heldman) -------------------------------- Paul Heldman Senior Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Exhibit ----------- ------- 99.1 Earnings release for second quarter 2001.