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accession: "0001104659-24-090692"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KR"
cik: "0000056873"
company_name: "KROGER CO"
filed_at: "2024-08-19T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T08:44:59.923588+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.4
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kroger files Deloitte consent to use Albertsons' audited financials in S-3 for pending merger

## Summary
- Deloitte & Touche LLP consents to inclusion of its reports on Albertsons' FY24 financial statements and internal controls in Kroger's S-3 registration statement.
- Consent dated August 19, 2024; relates to Albertsons' Annual Report on Form 10-K for period ended February 24, 2024.
- Step in connection with Kroger's pending acquisition of Albertsons (KR to acquire ACI).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-24-090692
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KR
- cik: 0000056873
- company_name: KROGER CO
- filed_at: 2024-08-19T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.4
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.4
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465924090692/0001104659-24-090692-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465924090692/tm2421523d4_8k.htm

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