---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-24-106866"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KR"
cik: "0000056873"
company_name: "KROGER CO"
filed_at: "2024-10-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T18:25:37.202978+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kroger extends exchange offer for Albertsons notes to Oct 16, pending merger

## Summary
- Expiration date extended from Oct 9 to Oct 16, 2024 for exchange offers and consent solicitations.
- Up to $7.44B aggregate principal of ACI notes to be exchanged for new Kroger notes and cash.
- Exchange offers are conditioned on closing of the Kroger-Albertsons merger, expected Q4 2024.
- Requisite consents for proposed indenture amendments already obtained for Consented Series.
- Settlement expected promptly after expiration and merger close; further extensions possible.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-24-106866
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KR
- cik: 0000056873
- company_name: KROGER CO
- filed_at: 2024-10-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465924106866/0001104659-24-106866-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465924106866/tm2423778d7_8k.htm

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