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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-24-128106"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KR"
cik: "0000056873"
company_name: "KROGER CO"
filed_at: "2024-12-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T03:47:45.745193+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kroger terminates Albertsons merger, triggers $4.7B special mandatory note redemption at 101%

## Summary
- Terminated merger with Albertsons on Dec 11, 2024; triggered mandatory redemption of SMR Notes.
- Kroger issued notice to redeem $4.7B of Senior Notes: $1B 4.700% due 2026, $1B 4.600% 2027, $1.4B 4.650% 2029, $1.3B 4.900% 2031.
- Redemption at 101% of principal plus accrued interest; redemption date Dec 18, 2024.
- Notes were issued Aug 27, 2024 under Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust; redemption required upon merger termination.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-24-128106
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KR
- cik: 0000056873
- company_name: KROGER CO
- filed_at: 2024-12-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.04
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465924128106/0001104659-24-128106-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/56873/000110465924128106/tm2430972d1_8k.htm

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