01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-K/A filed May 22, 2002. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
The Kroger Co. filed this Form 10-K/A amendment to its annual report for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2002.
The filing reports 794,109,633 common shares outstanding as of April 24, 2002, and an aggregate market value of Common Stock held by non-affiliates of $17,882,235,374a (about $17.88 billion) as of March 11, 2002. Common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange. The amendment's substance is Part IV, Item 14, which lists the financial statements covered (balance sheets for February 2, 2002 and February 3, 2001, income statements for fiscal 2001, 2000 and 1999, cash flow statements for fiscal 2001 and 2000, and the statement of changes in shareowners' equity (deficit)) and the exhibits.
The filing identifies one Form 8-K during the period, filed December 11, 2001, which disclosed the third-quarter 2001 earnings release with unaudited quarterly financial statements. The exhibit index includes executive employment agreements with David B. Dillon (dated November 30, 2001), W.
Rodney McMullen (dated April 22, 2002) and Don W. McGeorge (dated November 30, 2001), along with a ratio of earnings to fixed charges statement, an auditor consent and powers of attorney, several of which were previously filed. Annual reports on Form 11-K for the Kroger Co. Savings Plan and the Fred Meyer, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan for collective bargaining unit employees are scheduled to be filed by amendment on or before June 29, 2002.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Fiscal year ended February 2, 2002; the Form 10-K/A amends the original annual report.
- 794,109,633 common shares outstanding as of April 24, 2002, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates was $17,882,235,374 (about $17.88 billion) as of March 11, 2002.
- Item 14 lists consolidated balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements and a statement of changes in shareowners' equity (deficit) for the periods covered.
- A Form 8-K filed December 11, 2001 disclosed the third-quarter 2001 earnings release with unaudited financial statements.
- Executive employment agreements with David B. Dillon, W. Rodney McMullen and Don W. McGeorge are listed as exhibits.
- Form 11-K annual reports for the Kroger Co. Savings Plan and the Fred Meyer, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan are to be filed by amendment on or before June 29, 2002.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this 10-K/A filing?
The filing amends Kroger's annual report for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2002, and its content centers on Part IV, Item 14, which lists the financial statements, the 8-K reports filed during the period and the exhibits.
How many Kroger shares were outstanding and what was the public float value?
As of April 24, 2002, 794,109,633 shares were outstanding. The aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates was $17,882,235,374 as of March 11, 2002.
What did Kroger report to the SEC during the period covered?
Kroger filed a Form 8-K on December 11, 2001, disclosing its third-quarter 2001 earnings release, including unaudited financial statements for that quarter.
Which executive employment agreements are referenced?
The exhibit index references executive employment agreements with David B. Dillon (November 30, 2001), W. Rodney McMullen (April 22, 2002) and Don W. McGeorge (November 30, 2001).
When will the employee savings plan annual reports be filed?
The Form 11-K annual reports for the Kroger Co. Savings Plan and the Fred Meyer, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan for collective bargaining unit employees for 2001 are to be filed by amendment on or before June 29, 2002.
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