UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: March 14, 2019
(Date of earliest event reported)
THE KROGER CO.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio |
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No. 1-303 |
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31-0345740 |
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(IRS Employer |
1014 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrants 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:
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(b) Retirement of Directors
On March 14, 2019, Robert D. Beyer informed the Board of Directors of The Kroger Co. (the Company) that he intends to retire from the Board in connection with the 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (2019 Annual Meeting). Accordingly, he will serve the remainder of his term and will not seek re-election at the 2019 Annual Meeting. Mr. Beyers retirement follows almost 20 years of service on the Board and various Board Committees, with five years of service as Lead Independent Director of the Company.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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THE KROGER CO. | |
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March 15, 2019 |
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/s/ Christine S. Wheatley |
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Christine S. Wheatley |
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Group Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel |