01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-K/A filed May 30, 2003. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
This Form 10-K/A (Amendment No. 5) from The Kroger Co. covers the fiscal year ended February 2, 2002, and was signed on May 30, 2003.
The filing states that it was made solely to conform the signatures on certain contracts that are exhibits to Item 14. It does not present new financial statements, operating results, or business discussion in the text provided. The registrant reports 794,109,633 common shares outstanding as of April 24, 2002, and an aggregate market value of its common stock held by non-affiliates of $17,882,235,374a as of March 11, 2002.
Its common stock is registered on the New York Stock Exchange. The Item 14 index lists the financial statements incorporated by reference, including the consolidated balance sheets as of February 2, 2002 and February 3, 2001, and the statements of income, cash flows, and shareowners' equity for the periods presented. The exhibit index covers the company's articles and regulations, debt instrument undertakings, executive employment agreements with David B.
Dillon, W. Rodney McMullen, and Don W. McGeorge, a non-employee directors' deferred compensation plan, and consents of independent accountants.
Several exhibits are marked as previously filed. The filing also states that Forms 11-K for the Kroger Co. Savings Plan and the Fred Meyer, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan for Collective Bargaining Unit Employees for 2001 would be filed by amendment on or before June 29, 2002.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filing type: Form 10-K/A, Amendment No. 5, for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2002, signed May 30, 2003.
- Stated purpose: made solely to conform the signatures on certain contracts that are exhibits to Item 14.
- Shares outstanding: 794,109,633 common shares as of April 24, 2002, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Market value: aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates was $17,882,235,374 as of March 11, 2002.
- Financial statements referenced: consolidated balance sheets as of February 2, 2002 and February 3, 2001, and income, cash flow, and shareowners' equity statements for the periods presented.
- Executive compensation exhibits: employment agreements with David B. Dillon (November 30, 2001), W. Rodney McMullen (April 22, 2002), and Don W. McGeorge (November 30, 2001).
- Pending filings: Forms 11-K for the Kroger Co. Savings Plan and the Fred Meyer, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan for 2001 were to be filed by amendment on or before June 29, 2002.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was this amended annual report filed?
The filing states that it was made solely to conform the signatures on certain contracts that are exhibits to Item 14.
How many common shares were outstanding, and what was the non-affiliate market value?
The filing reports 794,109,633 common shares outstanding as of April 24, 2002. The aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates was $17,882,235,374 as of March 11, 2002.
Which executive employment agreements are listed as exhibits?
The exhibit index lists 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. A third restated agreement with Joseph A. Pichler is incorporated by reference to a prior Form 10-Q.
Which 8-K report did the company file during the period?
On December 11, 2001, the company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K disclosing its third-quarter 2001 earnings release, including unaudited financial statements for that quarter.
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