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David B. Dillon , Director/Chairman of the Board/CEO

www.kroger.com

Industry: Retail

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The Company manufactures and processes some of the food for sale in its supermarkets. It operates retail food and drug stores, multi-department stores, jewelry stores, and convenience stores throughout the United States.

News Feeds

Fresh Fare to open Oct. 19 Atlanta
Oct 10 2008
Grocers fall amid Wall Street sell-off AP
Oct 06 2008
EEOC sues Kroger, alleging discrimination AP
Sep 26 2008
Kroger profit rises 3.4 percent on sales growth AP
Sep 16 2008
Grocers shares continue to rise after Fed decision AP
Sep 16 2008
Kroger Co. 2Q results at a glance AP
Sep 16 2008
Earnings Preview: Kroger Co.'s 2Q report AP
Sep 15 2008

Press Releases

Kroger Manufacturing Honored for Safety Achievements Oct-06-2008, 11:30AM EDT
Food 4 Less/Foods Co to Invest $170,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Oct-03-2008, 12:22PM EDT
Ralphs to Invest $240,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness Oct-03-2008, 11:56AM EDT
Campbell Increases Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct-02-2008, 05:42PM EDT
Kroger's Family of Stores to Invest $3 Million for Breast Cancer Awareness Oct-02-2008, 11:00AM EDT

News From Around the Web

News

Korger's Fresh Fare to open Oct. 19 (Atlanta Business Chronicle)

Oct 10 2008
Kroger Commits $3 Million for Breast Cancer Awareness (Progressive Grocer)

Oct 10 2008
IFDA Honors Safety Achievements of Kroger Manufacturing Division (Progressive Grocer)

Oct 10 2008
Convert and Kroger retiree fits into Millington's urban landscape as street minister (Memphis Commercial Appeal)

Oct 10 2008
Shopping for Retail Stocks (CNBC)

Oct 09 2008
Shortcuts.com Introduces 'Meal Deals' to Help Consumers Save More Money on Family Meals (TMCnet.com)

Oct 09 2008
Some projects move ahead (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Oct 09 2008
Mars Hires VP/Retail Channel Marketing Director (PROMO Magazine)

Oct 08 2008
PENNY PINCHER: PAIN RELIEVERS (Oregonian)

Oct 08 2008

Employees

Number of Employees: 323,000

Revenue per Employee: $225,352

Top Executives

Michael L. Ellis, President, Divisional

M. Marnette Perry, Senior VP

Donald E. Becker, Executive VP

Joseph A Grieshaber, Jr., Vice President, Divisional

Christopher T. Hjelm, Chief Information Officer/Senior VP

J. Michael Schlotman, CFO/Senior VP

Della Wall, Vice President, Divisional

William T. Boehm, Senior VP/President, Divisional

Jon C. Flora, Senior VP

Paul J. Scutt, Senior VP, Divisional

Paul W. Heldman, Executive VP/General Counsel/Secretary

Don W. McGeorge, President/COO/Director

Lynn Marmer, Vice President, Divisional

Carver L. Johnson, Other Executive Officer

M. Elizabeth Van Oflen, Vice President/Controller

Scott M. Henderson, Vice President/Treasurer

Kevin M. Dougherty, President, Divisional

R. Pete Williams, Senior VP

Board of Directors

Reuben V. Anderson, Director

John L. Clendenin, Director

Robert D. Beyer, Director

Ronald L. Sargent, Director

Susan J. Kropf, Director

W. Rodney McMullen, Vice Chairman/Director

Paul W. Heldman, Executive VP/General Counsel/Secretary

Jorge P. Montoya, Director

Don W. McGeorge, President/COO/Director

John T. LaMacchia, Director

Dr. Professor Susan M. Phillips, Director

Scott M. Henderson, Vice President/Treasurer

James A. Runde, Director

Bobby S. Shackouls, Director

David B. Lewis, Director

Steven R. Rogel, Director

Clyde R. Moore, Director

Financials

Quarterly

Annual

Income Statement	09/2008	06/2008	03/2008	12/2007
Sales	14.07 Bil.	17.85 Bil.	12.9 Bil.	12.4 Bil.
Gross Operating Profit	3.98 Bil.	5.26 Bil.	4.33 Bil.	3.73 Bil.
Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA)	877 Mil.	1.2 Bil.	1.28 Bil.	760 Mil.
Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT)	549 Mil.	765 Mil.	953.2 Mil.	445 Mil.
Total Net Income	276 Mil.	386 Mil.	322.9 Mil.	254 Mil.
Basic EPS, Total	0.42	0.59	0.48	0.37
Diluted EPS, Total	0.42	0.58	0.48	0.37

BALANCE STATEMENT	09/2008	06/2008	03/2008	12/2007
Cash and Equivalents	269 Mil.	307 Mil.	241.6 Mil.	166 Mil.
Total Assets	6.7 Bil.	6.95 Bil.	7.11 Bil.	6.9 Bil.
Total Liabilities	7.87 Bil.	7.84 Bil.	8.69 Bil.	8.94 Bil.
Total Capitalization	12.04 Bil.	12.25 Bil.	11.44 Bil.	10.54 Bil.

Cash Flow	09/2008	06/2008	03/2008	12/2007
Net Cash From Continuing Operations	2.13 Bil.	1.34 Bil.	2.58 Bil.	2.28 Bil.
Net Cash From Investing Activities	-1.08 Bil.	-633 Mil.	-2.22 Bil.	-1.71 Bil.
Net Cash From Financing Activities	-1.08 Bil.	-709 Mil.	-310 Mil.	-586 Mil.
Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents	-36 Mil.	0	52.3 Mil.	-23 Mil.

Income Statement	2008	2007	2006	2005
Sales	53.78 Bil.	50.12 Bil.	45.56 Bil.	42.14 Bil.
Gross Operating Profit	16.46 Bil.	16 Bil.	14.99 Bil.	14.29 Bil.
Operating Income before D & A (EBITDA)	3.66 Bil.	3.51 Bil.	3.3 Bil.	3 Bil.
Total Income Before Interest Expenses (EBIT)	2.3 Bil.	2.24 Bil.	2.04 Bil.	847 Mil.
Total Net Income	1.18 Bil.	1.12 Bil.	958 Mil.	-100 Mil.
Basic EPS, Total	1.71	1.56	1.32	-0.14
Diluted EPS, Total	1.69	1.54	1.32	-0.14

BALANCE STATEMENT	2008	2007	2006	2005
Cash and Equivalents	241.6 Mil.	189 Mil.	210 Mil.	144 Mil.
Total Assets	7.11 Bil.	6.76 Bil.	6.47 Bil.	6.41 Bil.
Total Liabilities	8.69 Bil.	7.58 Bil.	6.72 Bil.	6.32 Bil.
Total Capitalization	11.44 Bil.	11.08 Bil.	11.07 Bil.	11.44 Bil.

Cash Flow	2008	2007	2006	2005
Net Cash From Continuing Operations	2.58 Bil.	2.35 Bil.	2.19 Bil.	2.33 Bil.
Net Cash From Investing Activities	-2.22 Bil.	-1.59 Bil.	-1.28 Bil.	-1.61 Bil.
Net Cash From Financing Activities	-310 Mil.	-785 Mil.	-847 Mil.	-737 Mil.
Net Change in Cash & Cash Equivalents	52.3 Mil.	-21 Mil.	66 Mil.	-15 Mil.

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