-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, WHNq+37PyvQwSUCyA3pAtMI5ouTFMYNCsffDwfO1R4eJwPxMtHyREhAetht1+GFI ANRb68/SW+ExVkQGpoFSmA== 0000950152-04-008851.txt : 20041209 0000950152-04-008851.hdr.sgml : 20041209 20041209095300 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950152-04-008851 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: POS AM PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20041209 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20041209 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SMITHS BEVERAGE OF WYOMING INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001054186 IRS NUMBER: 800126833 STATE OF INCORPORATION: WY FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-09 FILM NUMBER: 041192135 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3800 SE 22ND AVENUE CITY: PORTLAND STATE: OR ZIP: 97202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5032328844 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3800 SE 22ND AVENUE CITY: PORTLAND STATE: OR ZIP: 97202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KROGER CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000056873 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 310345740 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 0102 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388 FILM NUMBER: 041192141 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE ST CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45201 BUSINESS PHONE: 5137624000 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: PEYTONS SOUTHEASTERN INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092224 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-22 FILM NUMBER: 041192143 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KROGER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP II CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092220 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-27 FILM NUMBER: 041192147 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HUGHES REALTY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001054054 IRS NUMBER: 952253719 STATE OF INCORPORATION: WA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-36 FILM NUMBER: 041192156 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 14005 LIVE OAK AVE CITY: IROINDALE STATE: CA ZIP: 91706 BUSINESS PHONE: 4254622179 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 14005 LIVE OAK AVE CITY: IROINDALE STATE: CA ZIP: 91706 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HENPIL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092443 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-38 FILM NUMBER: 041192158 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FOOD 4 LESS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000880825 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 330483203 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0626 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-44 FILM NUMBER: 041192163 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 S HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HABRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 BUSINESS PHONE: 7146268776 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD STREET 2: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HABRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FM INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001054204 IRS NUMBER: 931197669 STATE OF INCORPORATION: UT FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-50 FILM NUMBER: 041192170 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3800 SE 22ND AVENUE CITY: PORTLAND STATE: OR ZIP: 97202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5032328844 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3800 SE 22ND AVENUE CITY: PORTLAND STATE: OR ZIP: 97202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DILLON CO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092207 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-55 FILM NUMBER: 041192174 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CRAWFORD STORES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000025500 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-56 FILM NUMBER: 041192175 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1100 WEST ARTESIA BLVD CITY: COMPTON STATE: CA ZIP: 90220 BUSINESS PHONE: 3108849000 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CALA FOODS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000838196 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 941342664 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0626 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-58 FILM NUMBER: 041192177 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 S HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HABRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 BUSINESS PHONE: 7146268776 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD STREET 2: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HABRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BELL MARKETS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000880801 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 941569281 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0626 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-60 FILM NUMBER: 041192179 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 S HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HARSRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 BUSINESS PHONE: 7146268776 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD STREET 2: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HARSRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VINE COURT ASSURANCE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092445 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-02 FILM NUMBER: 041192127 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KROGER CO OF MICHIGAN CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092218 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-07 FILM NUMBER: 041192133 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SMITHS FOOD & DRUG CENTERS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000850309 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 870258768 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 1230 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-08 FILM NUMBER: 041192134 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O THE KROGER CO STREET 2: 1014 VINE ST CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5137624437 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O THE KROGER CO STREET 2: 1014 VINE ST CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: RJD ASSURANCE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001104833 IRS NUMBER: 311678530 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-13 FILM NUMBER: 041192138 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5137624000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 148 COLLEGE STREET CITY: BURLINGTON STATE: VT ZIP: 05401 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: RALPHS GROCERY CO /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000835676 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 954356030 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 1230 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-15 FILM NUMBER: 041192140 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O THE KROGER CO STREET 2: 1014 VINE ST CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5137624437 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O THE KROGER CO STREET 2: 1014 VINE ST CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: FOOD 4 LESS SUPERMARKETS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19931027 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KROGER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 1 CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092219 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-28 FILM NUMBER: 041192148 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KROGER GROUP COOPERATIVE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001161913 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-29 FILM NUMBER: 041192149 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5137624437 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: INTER AMERICAN FOODS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092211 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-35 FILM NUMBER: 041192155 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FOOD 4 LESS OF CALIFORNIA INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000880823 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 330293011 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0626 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-45 FILM NUMBER: 041192164 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 S HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HABRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 BUSINESS PHONE: 7146268776 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD STREET 2: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD CITY: LAHABRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: THGP CO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092228 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-06 FILM NUMBER: 041192131 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KWIK SHOP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092221 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-24 FILM NUMBER: 041192145 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KROGER DEDICATED LOGISTICS CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092444 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-30 FILM NUMBER: 041192150 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MEYER FRED STORES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000701169 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES [5311] IRS NUMBER: 930798201 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 1230 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-39 FILM NUMBER: 041192161 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE ST STREET 2: C/O KROGER CO CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5137624437 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O THE KROGER CO STREET 2: 1014 VINE ST CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MEYER FRED INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FOOD 4 LESS HOLDINGS INC /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000936523 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 330642810 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0202 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-47 FILM NUMBER: 041192167 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 S HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HABRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 BUSINESS PHONE: 7147382000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: FOOD 4 LESS HOLDINGS INC /DE/ STREET 2: 777 S HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HABRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DILLON REAL ESTATE CO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092208 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-54 FILM NUMBER: 041192173 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SECOND STORY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001054052 IRS NUMBER: 911753356 STATE OF INCORPORATION: WA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-10 FILM NUMBER: 041192136 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10112 N.E. 10TH ST CITY: BELLEVUE STATE: WA ZIP: 98004 BUSINESS PHONE: 4254622179 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 10112 N.E. 10TH ST CITY: BELLEVUE STATE: WA ZIP: 98004 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: QUEEN CITY ASSURANCE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001160005 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: VT FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-17 FILM NUMBER: 041192142 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5137624437 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: QUIK STOP MARKETS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092225 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-16 FILM NUMBER: 041192146 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KRGP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092216 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-32 FILM NUMBER: 041192152 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HUGHES MARKETS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001040033 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 911947206 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-37 FILM NUMBER: 041192157 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 14005 LIVE OAK AVENUE CITY: IRWINDALE STATE: CA ZIP: 91706 BUSINESS PHONE: 8188566580 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MEYER FRED JEWELERS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001054212 IRS NUMBER: 680202947 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-42 FILM NUMBER: 041192162 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3800 SE 22ND AVENUE CITY: PORTLAND STATE: OR ZIP: 97202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5037973977 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3800 SE 22ND AVENUE CITY: PORTLAND STATE: OR ZIP: 97202 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MERKSAMER JEWELERS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980130 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ALPHA BETA COMPANY CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000880800 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 951456805 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0626 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-62 FILM NUMBER: 041192181 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 S HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HARSRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 BUSINESS PHONE: 7146268776 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD STREET 2: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HARSRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: THLP CO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092229 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-05 FILM NUMBER: 041192130 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DISTRIBUTION TRUCKING CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001054203 IRS NUMBER: 930786441 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OR FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-53 FILM NUMBER: 041192172 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3800 SE 22ND AVENUE CITY: PORTLAND STATE: OR ZIP: 97202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5032328844 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3800 SE 22ND AVENUE CITY: PORTLAND STATE: OR ZIP: 97202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BAY AREA WAREHOUSE STORES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000932721 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 931087199 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0626 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-61 FILM NUMBER: 041192180 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HARSERA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 BUSINESS PHONE: 7147382000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD STREET 2: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HARSRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: MINI MART INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092223 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-23 FILM NUMBER: 041192144 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KROGER TEXAS LP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001104832 IRS NUMBER: 311678530 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-26 FILM NUMBER: 041192165 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5137624000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TURKEY HILL LP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092231 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-03 FILM NUMBER: 041192128 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: F4L LP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001161912 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-51 FILM NUMBER: 041192171 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5137624437 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FOOD 4 LESS MERCHANDISING INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000880824 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 330483193 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0626 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-46 FILM NUMBER: 041192166 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 S HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HABRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 BUSINESS PHONE: 7146268776 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD STREET 2: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HABRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FMJ INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001175476 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-49 FILM NUMBER: 041192169 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5137624437 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CALA CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000880803 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 954200005 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0626 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-59 FILM NUMBER: 041192178 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 S HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HABRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD STREET 2: 777 SOUTH HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA H\SRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: JUNIOR FOOD STORES OF WEST FLORIDA INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092213 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-33 FILM NUMBER: 041192153 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ROCKET NEWCO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092226 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-12 FILM NUMBER: 041192137 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CB&S ADVERTISING AGENCY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001054202 IRS NUMBER: 930587794 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OR FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-57 FILM NUMBER: 041192176 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3800 SE 22ND AVENUE CITY: PORTLAND STATE: OR ZIP: 97202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5032328844 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3800 SE 22ND AVENUE CITY: PORTLAND STATE: OR ZIP: 97202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TOPVALCO INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092230 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-04 FILM NUMBER: 041192129 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FRED MEYER INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001043273 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES [5311] IRS NUMBER: 911826443 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0201 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-43 FILM NUMBER: 041192160 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3800 SE 22ND AVE CITY: PORTLAND STATE: OR ZIP: 97202 BUSINESS PHONE: 5032328844 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3800 SE 22ND AVENUE CITY: PORTLAND STATE: OR ZIP: 97202 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MEYER SMITH HOLDCO INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970730 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KRLP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092217 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-31 FILM NUMBER: 041192151 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: J V DISTRIBUTING INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001092215 IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-34 FILM NUMBER: 041192154 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE GACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 BUSINESS PHONE: 2029425658 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BRUCE CACK STREET 2: 1014 VINE STREET CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45202 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FOOD 4 LESS GM INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000886141 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] IRS NUMBER: 954390407 STATE OF INCORPORATION: CA FISCAL YEAR END: 0626 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: POS AM SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-91388-48 FILM NUMBER: 041192168 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 777 S HARBOR BLVD CITY: LA HABRA STATE: CA ZIP: 90631 BUSINESS 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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON DECEMBER 9, 2004.

REGISTRATION NO. 333-91388

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

POST-EFFECTIVE
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO

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)

     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. [X]

     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. [  ]

     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. [  ]

 

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SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 5.2

     The following entities are direct or indirect subsidiaries of Registrant, and may guarantee one or more issues of Debt Securities, and are Co-Registrants under this Registration Statement:

         
    STATE OF INCORPORATION/   IRS EMPLOYER
NAME
   ORGANIZATION
   IDENTIFICATION NO.
Dillon Companies, Inc.
   Kansas   48-0196590
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
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
Fred Meyer, Inc.
   Delaware   91-1826443
Fred Meyer Stores, Inc.
   Ohio   93-0798201
CB&S Advertising Agency, Inc.
   Oregon   93-0587794
Distribution Trucking Company
   Oregon   93-0786441
FM, Inc.
   Utah   93-1197669
Fred Meyer Jewelers, Inc.
   California   68-0202947
Smith’s Food &Drug Centers, Inc.
   Ohio   87-0258768
Richie’s, Inc.
   Texas   74-2047032
Smith’s Beverage of Wyoming, Inc.
   Wyoming   80-0126833
Hughes Markets, Inc.
   California   95-1947206
Hughes Realty, Inc.
   California   95-2253719
Second Story, Inc.
   Washington   91-1753356
Food 4 Less Holdings, Inc.
   Delaware   33-0642810

 

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    STATE OF INCORPORATION/   IRS EMPLOYER
NAME
   ORGANIZATION
   IDENTIFICATION NO.
Ralphs Grocery Company
   Ohio   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
Queen City Assurance, Inc.
   Vermont   03-0371799
F4L L.P.
   Ohio   31-1809033
Kroger Group Cooperative, Inc.
   Ohio   31-1809025
FMJ, Inc.
   Delaware   03-0461248

EXPLANATORY NOTE:

This Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 is filed solely to reflect a change in domicile from Delaware to Ohio of three Co-Registrants (Fred Meyer Stores, Inc., Ralphs Grocery Company and Smith’s Food & Drug Centers, Inc.). Pursuant to Rule 414(d), these three Co-Registrants expressly adopt the Registration Statement as their own for all purposes under the Securities Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In addition, certain Co-Registrants that no longer exist are omitted from the list set forth above.

 

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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 Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-3 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Cincinnati, State of Ohio, December 9, 2004.

                     
    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, Chairman and
  Chief Executive Officer
  David B. Dillon    
 
        
* /s/ JOHN T. LAMACCHIA   Director
   
  John T. LaMacchia    
 
        
* /s/ DAVID B. LEWIS   Director
   
  David B. Lewis    

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SIGNATURE
   TITLE
   DATE
     * /s/ EDWARD M. LIDDY   Director    
       
  Edward M. Liddy        
 
            
      Director, President and    
  Chief Operating Officer    
  Don W. McGeorge        
 
            
      Director and Vice Chairman    
       
  W. Rodney McMullen        
 
            
     * /s/ CLYDE R. MOORE   Director    
       
  Clyde R. Moore        
 
            
     * /s/ KATHERINE D. ORTEGA   Director    
       
  Katherine D. Ortega        
 
            
      Director    
       
  Susan M. Phillips        
 
            
     * /s/ STEVEN R. ROGEL   Director    
       
  Steven R. Rogel        
 
            
     * /s/ J. MICHAEL SCHLOTMAN   Senior Vice President and    
  Chief Financial    
  J. Michael Schlotman   Officer — Principal    
      Financial Officer    
 
            
     * /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    
 
            
*By /s/ BRUCE M. GACK        
       
  Bruce M. Gack        
  As Attorney-in-fact        

December 9, 2004

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CO-REGISTRANT OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

             
            DATE
            All as of
SIGNATURE       TITLE   December 9, 2004
Dillon Companies, Inc.        
 
            
     /s/ DAVID B. DILLON   Director, Chairman of    
  the Board, President and    
  David B. Dillon   Chief Executive Officer    
      (Principal Executive Officer)    
 
            
     /s/ FRANK J. REMAR   Vice President, Secretary and    
  Treasurer (Principal    
  Frank J. Remar   Financial and Accounting    
      Officer)    
 
            
     /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN   Director, Vice President,    
  and Assistant Secretary    
  Paul W. Heldman        
 
            
      Director    
       
  J. Michael Schlotman        

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SIGNATURE
   TITLE
Henpil, Inc.    
 
        
     /s/ LEE BREWER   President and Director
  (Principal Executive
  Lee Brewer   Officer)
 
        
     /s/ TODD C. FREASE   Director, Vice President,
  Treasurer, and Secretary
  Todd C. Frease   (Principal Financial and
      Accounting Officer)
       
 
        
  Director and Vice President
  Jack Cannon    
 
        
Inter-American Foods, Inc.    
 
        
     /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN   President
  (Principal Executive Officer)
  Paul W. Heldman    
 
        
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON   Vice President and Treasurer
  (Principal Financial and Accounting
  Scott M. Henderson   Officer)
 
        
     /s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS   Director
   
  Dorothy D. Roberts    
 
        
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK   Director, Vice President and
  Secretary
  Bruce M. Gack    
 
        
  Director
  Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen    
 
        
J. V. Distributing, Inc.    
 
        
     /s/ W. RODNEY MCMULLEN   President (Principal
  Executive Officer)
  W. Rodney McMullen    
 
        
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON   Treasurer (Principal
  Financial and Accounting
  Scott M. Henderson   Officer)

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SIGNATURE
   TITLE
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK   Director and Secretary
   
  Bruce M. Gack    
 
        
     /s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS   Director
   
  Dorothy D. Roberts    
 
        
      Director
   
  Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen    
 
        
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/ DAVID B. DILLON   Director and President
  (Principal Executive Officer)
  David B. Dillon    
 
        
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON   Vice President and
  Treasurer (Principal
  Scott M. Henderson   Financial and Accounting
      Officer)
 
        
     /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN   Director, Vice President,
  and Secretary
  Paul W. Heldman    
 
        
      Director
   
  J. Michael Schlotman    
 
        
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK   Director, Vice President
  and Assistant Secretary
  Bruce M. Gack    

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SIGNATURE
   TITLE
The Kroger Co. of Michigan    
 
        
     /s/ BRUCE A. MACAULAY   Director and President
  (Principal Executive Officer)
  Bruce A. Macaulay    
 
        
     /s/ KEVIN TROMBLEY   Treasurer and Secretary
  (Principal Financial and
  Kevin Trombley   Accounting Officer)
 
        
     /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN   Director, Vice President and
  Assistant Secretary
  Paul W. Heldman    
 
        
      Director
   
  Terry Frey    
 
        
Kroger Dedicated Logistics Co.    
 
        
     /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN   President
  (Principal Executive
  Paul W. Heldman   Officer)
 
        
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON   Vice President
  and Treasurer (Principal
  Scott M. Henderson   Financial and Accounting
      Officer)
 
        
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK   Director
   
  Bruce M. Gack    
 
        
     /s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS   Director
   
  Dorothy D. Roberts    
 
        
      Director
   
  Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen    

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Kroger Group Cooperative, Inc.    
 
        
     /s/ DAVID B. DILLON   President and Chief Operating Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
  David B. Dillon    
 
        
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON   Vice President and Treasurer
  (Principal Financial and
  Scott M. Henderson   Accounting Officer)
 
        
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK   Director, Vice President and
  Assistant Secretary
  Bruce M. Gack    
 
        
     /s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS   Director
   
  Dorothy D. Roberts    
 
        
        Director, Vice President and
  and Assistant Treasurer
  Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen    
 
        
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/ BRUCE M. GACK   Director, Vice President and
  Assistant Secretary
  Bruce M. Gack    
 
        
        Director
   
  Dorothy D. Roberts    
 
        
Queen City Assurance, Inc.    
 
        
     /s/ MARY ELIZABETH VAN OFLEN   Director and President
  (Principal Executive Officer)
  Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen    
 
        
     /s/ THOMAS A. SMITH   Director, Controller and Chief
  Accounting Officer (Principal
  Thomas A. Smith   Accounting Officer)
 
        
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON   Treasurer
  (Principal Accounting Officer)
  Scott M. Henderson    
 
        
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK   Director, Senior Vice President
  and Secretary
  Bruce M. Gack    
 
        
        Director and Senior Vice
  President
  L. Thomas Aydt II    
 
        
      Director and Assistant Secretary
   
  Alan D. Port    
 
        
Rocket Newco, Inc.    
 
        
     /s/ LEE BREWER   Director and President
  (Principal Executive
  Lee Brewer   Officer)
 
        
     /s/ TODD C. FREASE   Director, Vice President,
  and Treasurer
  Todd C. Frease   (Principal Financial and
      Accounting Officer)
 
        
        Director
   
  Jack Cannon    

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SIGNATURE
   TITLE
Topvalco, Inc.    
 
        
     /s/ JAMES E. HODGE   President (Principal
  Executive Officer)
  James E. Hodge    
 
        
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON   Vice President,
  Treasurer, and Assistant
  Scott M. Henderson   Secretary (Principal
      Financial and Accounting
      Officer)
 
        
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK   Director, Vice President
  and Secretary
  Bruce M. Gack    
 
        
     /s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS   Director
   
  Dorothy D. Roberts    
 
        
        Director, Assistant Treasurer
   
  Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen    
 
        
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/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON   Treasurer (Principal
  Financial Officer)
  Scott M. Henderson    
 
        
     /s/ THOMAS A. SMITH   Director, Controller, and
  Chief Accounting Officer
  Thomas A. Smith   (Principal Accounting
      Officer)
 
        
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK   Director, Vice President
  and Secretary
  Bruce M. Gack    
 
        
      Director and Vice President
   
  L. Thomas Aydt II    
 
        
      Director
   
  Alan D. Port    

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SIGNATURE
   TITLE
Dillon Real Estate Co., Inc.    
 
        
     /s/ FRANK J. REMAR   President (Principal
  Executive Officer)
  Frank J. Remar    
 
        
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON   Vice President and
  Treasurer (Principal
  Scott M. Henderson   Financial and Accounting
      Officer)
 
        
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK   Director and Vice President
   
  Bruce M. Gack    
 
        
     /s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS   Director
   
  Dorothy D. Roberts    
 
        
        Director
   
  Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen    

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SIGNATURE
   TITLE
Junior Food Stores of West Florida, Inc.    
/s/ MARK W. SALISBURY
Mark W. Salisbury
   President (Principal
Executive Officer)
/s/ FRANK J. REMAR
Frank J. Remar
   Vice President, Treasurer
and Assistant Secretary
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
/s/ BRUCE M. GACK
Bruce M. Gack
   Director
/s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS
Dorothy D. Roberts
   Director
Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen
   Director
Kwik Shop, Inc.    
/s/ MICHAEL HOFFMANN
Michael Hoffman
   President (Principal
Executive Officer)
/s/ FRANK J. REMAR
Frank J. Remar
   Vice President, Assistant
Secretary and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
/s/ BRUCE M. GACK
Bruce M. Gack
   Director
/s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS
Dorothy D. Roberts
   Director
Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen
   Director
Mini Mart, Inc.    
/s/ ARTHUR STAWSKI
Arthur Stawski
   President (Principal
Executive Officer)
/s/ FRANK J. REMAR
Frank J. Remar
   Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)

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SIGNATURE
   TITLE
/s/ BRUCE M. GACK
Bruce M. Gack
   Director
/s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS
Dorothy D. Roberts
   Director
Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen
   Director
Quik Stop Markets, Inc.    
/s/ VAN S. TARVER
Van S. Tarver
   President (Principal
Executive Officer)
/s/ FRANK J. REMAR
Frank J. Remar

   Vice President, Assistant
Secretary and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
/s/ BRUCE M. GACK
Bruce M. Gack
   Director
/s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS
Dorothy D. Roberts
   Director
Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen
   Director

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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)
 
    
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK
    
  Director
          Bruce M. Gack
    
 
    
     /s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS
    
  Director
          Dorothy D. Roberts
    
 
    
     
    
  Director
          Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen
    

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SIGNATURE
   TITLE
Fred Meyer Stores, Inc.
    
 
    
     /s/ DARRELL D. WEBB
  President
  (Principal Executive Officer)
          Darrell D. Webb
    
 
    
     /s/ DAVID DEATHERAGE
  Senior Vice President and
  Chief Financial Officer
          David Deatherage
  (Principal Financial
  Officer)
 
    
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON
  Vice President and
  Treasurer (Principal
          Scott M. Henderson
  Accounting Officer)
 
    
     /s/ DAVID B. DILLON
    
  Director
          David B. Dillon
    
 
    
     /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN
  Director, Vice President and
  Secretary
          Paul W. Heldman
    
 
    
     
    
  Director
          J. Michael Schlotman
    

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SIGNATURE
   TITLE
Fred Meyer, Inc.
    
 
    
     /s/ DARRELL D. WEBB
  President
  (Principal Executive
          Darrell D. Webb
  Officer)
 
    
     /s/ DAVID DEATHERAGE
  Vice President and Chief
  Financial Officer
          David Deatherage
  (Principal Financial
  Officer)
 
    
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON
  Vice President and
  Treasurer (Principal
          Scott M. Henderson
  Accounting Officer)
 
    
     /s/ DAVID B. DILLON
    
  Director
          David B. Dillon
    
 
    
     /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN
  Director, Vice President,
  and Secretary
          Paul W. Heldman
    
 
    
     
    
  Director
          J. Michael Schlotman
    

CB&S Advertising Agency, Inc.
Distribution Trucking Company
FM, Inc.

     
     /s/ DARRELL D. WEBB
  President
  (Principal Executive
          Darrell D. Webb
  Officer)
 
    
     /s/ DAVID DEATHERAGE
  Vice President and Chief
  Financial Officer
          David Deatherage
  (Principal Financial
  Officer)
 
    
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON
  Vice President and
  Treasurer (Principal
          Scott M. Henderson
  Accounting Officer)
 
    
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK
    
  Director
          Bruce M. Gack
    
 
    
     /s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS
    
  Director
          Dorothy D. Roberts
    
 
    
     
    
  Director
          Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen
    

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Smith’s Beverage of Wyoming, Inc.
    
 
    
     /s/ DONALD E. BECKER
  Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
          Donald E. Becker
    
 
    
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON
  Vice President and
  Treasurer (Principal Financial
          Scott M. Henderson
  and Accounting Officer)
 
    
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK
    
  Director
          Bruce M. Gack
    
 
    
     /s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS
    
  Director
          Dorothy D. Roberts
    
 
    
     
    
  Director
          Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen
    

Hughes Markets, Inc.
Hughes Realty, Inc.

     
     /s/ DAVID G. HIRZ
  President
  (Principal Executive
          David G. Hirz
  Officer)
 
    
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON
  Vice President and Treasurer
  (Principal Financial and
          Scott M. Henderson
  Accounting Officer)
 
    
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK
    
  Director
          Bruce M. Gack
    
 
    
     /s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS
    
  Director
          Dorothy D. Roberts
    
 
    
     
    
  Director
          Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen
    

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SIGNATURE
   TITLE
Fred Meyer Jewelers, Inc.
FMJ, Inc.
    
 
    
     /s/ EDWARD A. DAYOOB
  President and Chief Executive
  Officer (Principal Executive
          Edward A. Dayoob
  Officer)
 
    
     /s/ DAVID DEATHERAGE
  Vice President and Chief
  Financial Officer
          David Deatherage
  (Principal Financial
Officer)
 
    
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON
  Vice President and
  Treasurer (Principal
          Scott M. Henderson
  Accounting Officer)
 
    
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK
    
  Director
          Bruce M. Gack
    
 
    
     /s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS
    
  Director
          Dorothy D. Roberts
    
 
    
     
    
  Director
          Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen
    
 
    
Smith’s Food & Drug Centers, Inc.
    
 
    
     /s/ JAMES W. HALLSEY
  President
  (Principal Executive Officer)
          James W. Hallsey
    
 
    
     /s/ MICHAEL A. LAWRENCE
  Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)
          Michael A. Lawrence
    
 
    
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON
  Vice President and
  Treasurer (Principal
          Scott M. Henderson
  Accounting Officer)
 
    
     /s/ DAVID B. DILLON
    
  Director
          David B. Dillon
    

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SIGNATURE
   TITLE
     /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN
    
  Director
          Paul W. Heldman
    
 
    
     
    
  Director
          J. Michael Schlotman
    
 
    
Richie’s, Inc.
    
 
    
     /s/ TODD C. FREASE
  Director, President and Secretary
  (Principal Executive Officer)
          Todd C. Frease
    
 
    
     /s/ JACK CANNON
  Director, Vice President,
  and Treasurer
          Jack Cannon
  (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
    
     
    
  Director
          Lee Brewer
    
 
    
Second Story, Inc.
    
 
    
     /s/ DONNA GIORDANO
  President and Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
          Donna Giordano
    
 
    
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON
  Vice President and Treasurer
  (Principal Financial and
          Scott M. Henderson
  Accounting Officer)
 
    
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK
    
  Director
          Bruce M. Gack
    

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SIGNATURE
   TITLE
     /s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS
    
  Director
          Dorothy D. Roberts
    
 
    
     
    
  Director
          Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen
    
 
    
Food 4 Less Holdings, Inc.
    
 
    
     /s/ DAVID G. HIRZ
  President (Principal
  Executive Officer)
          David G. Hirz
    
 
    
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON
  Vice President and Treasurer
  (Principal Financial and
          Scott M. Henderson
  Accounting Officer)
 
    
     /s/ DAVID B. DILLON
    
  Director
          David B. Dillon
    
 
    
     /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN
  Director, Vice President,
  and Secretary
          Paul W. Heldman
    
 
    
     
    
  Director
          J. Michael Schlotman
    

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.
F4L L.P.
     By: Bay Area Warehouse Stores, Inc.,
           Its General Partner

     
     /s/ DAVID G. HIRZ
  President (Principal
  Executive Officer)
          David G. Hirz
    
 
    
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON
  Vice President and Treasurer
  (Principal Financial and
          Scott M. Henderson
  Accounting Officer)
 
    
     /s/ BRUCE M. GACK
    
  Director
          Bruce M. Gack
    
 
    
     /s/ DOROTHY D. ROBERTS
    
  Director
          Dorothy D. Roberts
    
 
    
     
    
  Director
          Mary Elizabeth Van Oflen
    

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Ralphs Grocery Company
    
 
    
     /s/ DAVID G. HIRZ
  President (Principal Executive
  Officer)
          David G. Hirz
    
 
    
     /s/ M. DANIEL KREKELER
  Senior Vice President and
  Chief Financial Officer
          M. Daniel Krekeler
  (Principal Financial Officer)
 
    
     /s/ SCOTT M. HENDERSON
  Vice President and Treasurer
  (Principal Financial and
          Scott M. Henderson
  Accounting Officer)
 
    
     /s/ DAVID B. DILLON
    
  Director
          David B. Dillon
    
 
    
     /s/ PAUL W. HELDMAN
  Director, Vice President,
  and Secretary
          Paul W. Heldman
    
 
    
     
    
  Director
          J. Michael Schlotman
    

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EXHIBIT INDEX

         
EXHIBIT        
NUMBER
       DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
1.1
  —   Form of Underwriting Agreement. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 of The Kroger Co.’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 3, 2002.
 
        
4.1
  —   Amended Articles of Incorporation of The Kroger Co. are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of The Kroger Co.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 3, 1998. The Kroger Co.’s Regulations are incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of The Kroger Co.’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 33-57552) filed with the SEC on January 28, 1993.
 
        
4.2
  —   Rights Agreement, including form of Rights Certificate, incorporated by reference to The Kroger Co.’s Registration Statements on Form 8-A/A dated April 4, 1997 and October 18, 1998.
 
        
4.3
  —   Form of Senior Indenture (including form of securities). Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-74389).
 
        
**4.4
  —   Certificate of Designation of series of preferred shares.
 
        
**4.5
  —   Form of Deposit Agreement for depositary shares.
 
        
**4.6
  —   Form of Warrant Agreement, including form of warrant certificate.
 
        
*5.1
  —   Opinion of Paul Heldman, Esq., including his consent.
 
        
5.2
  —   Opinion of Paul Heldman, Esq., including his consent.
 
        
*12.1
  —   Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
 
        
*23.1
  —   Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
 
        
23.2
  —   Consent of Paul Heldman, Esq., included in Exhibit 5.1 and 5.2.
 
        
*24.1
  —   Powers of Attorney.
 
        
25.1
  —   Form T-1 Statement of Eligibility and Qualification under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 25.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 30, 1999.

*   Previously filed.
 
**   To be filed as an Exhibit to a document to be incorporated by reference for the specific offering of securities, if any, to which it relates.

 

EX-5.2 2 l10979aexv5w2.htm EXHIBIT 5.2 Ex-5.2
 

Exhibit 5.2                      

     
  The Kroger Co.
  1014 Vine Street
  Cincinnati, OH 45202-1100
 
    
  December 9, 2004

Board of Directors
The Kroger Co.
1014 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Ladies and Gentlemen:

I am familiar with the proceedings taken and proposed to be taken by The Kroger Co., an Ohio corporation, together with such of its subsidiary corporations as may be co-registrants (collectively, the “Company”), in connection with the issuance of up to $1,150,000,000 aggregate principal amount of debt securities, preferred stock, depositary shares, common stock, and warrants remaining from the original $2,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount registered under the Registration Statement to which this opinion applies (collectively, the “Securities”). I have acted as counsel to the Company in connection with its preparation of a Registration Statement relating to such issuance of the Securities and the public sale thereof on Form S-3, as amended by Amendment No. 1 and Post-Effective Amendment No. 1, filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Registration Statement”) for the registration of the Securities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”). I have examined the Registration Statement, as amended, and the exhibits thereto; the Amended Articles of Incorporation and Regulations of the Company; the corporate minutes of the proceedings of the directors and shareholders of the Company; and such other records and documents as I have deemed necessary in order to express the opinions hereinafter set forth.

Based upon the foregoing, I am of the opinion that, when the indenture (in the case of debt securities) and the warrant agreement (in the case of warrants) has been duly executed and delivered, and the Securities have been duly executed and authenticated in accordance with the terms of the instruments under which they are being issued, and issued and sold in accordance with the underwriting agreement related thereto, the Securities will constitute the valid and binding obligations of the Company.

The foregoing opinion is subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, or other laws affecting creditors’ rights generally, as from time to time in effect, and to general equity principles.

 

 

I consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement and to the reference to me in the Registration Statement under the caption “Legal Opinions” therein. In giving such consent, I do not admit that I am in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Act.

     
  Very truly yours,
 
    
  (Paul W. Heldman)
  Paul W. Heldman
  Senior Vice President, Secretary
  and General Counsel

 

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