---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-24-093481"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KR"
cik: "0000056873"
company_name: "KROGER CO"
filed_at: "2024-08-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T07:31:14.485235+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kroger issues $10.5B of senior notes in seven tranches with maturities from 2026 to 2064

## Summary
- Issued $10.5B aggregate principal of senior notes across seven tranches with maturities from 2026 to 2064.
- Tranches: 4.700% 2026 ($1B), 4.600% 2027 ($1B), 4.650% 2029 ($1.4B), 4.900% 2031 ($1.3B).
- Additional tranches: 5.000% 2034 ($2.2B), 5.500% 2054 ($2.1B), 5.650% 2064 ($1.5B).
- Underwriting agreement with Citigroup and Wells Fargo dated August 20, 2024; notes issued August 27, 2024.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-24-093481
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KR
- cik: 0000056873
- company_name: KROGER CO
- filed_at: 2024-08-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465924093481/0001104659-24-093481-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465924093481/tm2421523d7_8k.htm

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