01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed August 19, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
The Kroger Co. filed this Form 8-K on August 19, 2024 under Item 8.01 (Other Events) to include, as Exhibit 23.1, a consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
The consent covers the firm's reports dated April 22, 2024 on the consolidated financial statements of Albertsons Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries and on the effectiveness of Albertsons' internal control over financial reporting. Those reports appear in Albertsons' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the 52 weeks ended February 24, 2024, which is incorporated by reference into Kroger's registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-265130). The filing is administrative in nature and does not report new financial results, operating developments, or changes in Kroger's business.
Its purpose is to keep Kroger's shelf registration current with the auditor's consent relating to Albertsons' audited financial statements. The Exhibit list also includes a Cover Page Interactive Data File (Exhibit 104), with cover page XBRL tags embedded in the Inline XBRL document.
For investors, the filing carries no direct earnings, guidance, or capital structure implications. It is primarily relevant to those tracking Kroger's registration filings and the Albertsons financial information incorporated by reference.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Filed under Item 8.01 (Other Events) on August 19, 2024, to add an auditor consent as Exhibit 23.1.
- Deloitte & Touche LLP consents to the use of its April 22, 2024 reports on Albertsons Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries.
- The reports cover Albertsons' consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting.
- The underlying financial statements appear in Albertsons' Form 10-K for the 52 weeks ended February 24, 2024.
- The consent supports Kroger's Form S-3 registration statement (File No. 333-265130) by incorporating the Albertsons information by reference.
- Exhibit 104 provides the Cover Page Interactive Data File, with XBRL tags embedded in the Inline XBRL document.
- The filing reports no new financial results, guidance, or operational changes.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this 8-K report new financial results or guidance from Kroger?
No. The filing addresses only Item 8.01 (Other Events) to add an auditor consent. It contains no earnings results, financial guidance, or operational updates.
What is the purpose of the Deloitte & Touche consent?
Deloitte & Touche LLP consents to the use of its April 22, 2024 audit reports on Albertsons Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries in Kroger's registration materials, which incorporate those reports by reference.
Which Albertsons financial statements are covered by the consent?
The consent covers the consolidated financial statements of Albertsons Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries and the effectiveness of Albertsons' internal control over financial reporting, as they appear in Albertsons' Form 10-K for the 52 weeks ended February 24, 2024.
Which registration statement does this filing relate to?
The Albertsons information is incorporated by reference into Kroger's Form S-3 registration statement, File No. 333-265130.
Does this filing have any direct impact on Kroger shareholders?
The filing does not state any direct financial or operational impact on Kroger. It is an administrative update to support the incorporated Albertsons financial information in Kroger's registration statement.
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