01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K/A filed December 5, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
The Kroger Co. filed this Amendment to its Current Report on Form 8-K, originally filed November 18, 2025, solely to update the disclosure under Item 2.06 (Material Impairments).
The amendment reports the estimated amount of the cash charge related to the closure of certain fulfillment centers in the United States. According to the filing, on December 4, 2025, the Company determined that the impairment and related charges from closing these fulfillment centers include a cash payment to Ocado of approximately $350 milliona. The filing does not provide further breakdown of the impairment charges or other components of the total charge.
For investors, the key takeaway is the approximately $350 millionb cash payment to Ocado tied to the fulfillment center closures, which the Company has now quantified in this amended filing. The filing was signed by George H. Vincent, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, on December 5, 2025.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Amendment to the Form 8-K filed November 18, 2025, made solely to update Item 2.06 (Material Impairments)
- Impairment and related charges tied to closing certain U.S. fulfillment centers were determined on December 4, 2025
- The charges include a cash payment to Ocado of approximately $350 million
- The amendment quantifies the estimated cash charge that the original disclosure had not specified
- Filing signed December 5, 2025 by George H. Vincent, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main new information in this amended 8-K?
The amendment reports that the impairment and related charges from closing certain U.S. fulfillment centers include a cash payment to Ocado of approximately $350 million.
Why was the Company required to file this amendment?
The filing states it was made solely to update the Item 2.06 disclosure to report the estimated amount of the cash charge related to the fulfillment center closures.
Who is Ocado in this context?
The filing identifies Ocado as the recipient of the approximately $350 million cash payment included in the impairment and related charges. The filing does not describe the nature of the arrangement.
When were the impairment charges determined?
According to the filing, the Company determined the impairment and related charges on December 4, 2025.
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