Free Writing Prospectus
Filed Pursuant to Rule 433
Registration Statement Number 333-148216
The Kroger Co.
Pricing Term Sheet
7.50% Notes due January 15, 2014
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Issuer: |
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The Kroger Co. |
Principal Amount: |
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$600,000,000 |
Security Type: |
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Senior Note |
Maturity: |
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January 15, 2014 |
Coupon: |
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7.50% |
Price to Public: |
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99.808% |
Yield to Maturity: |
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7.549% |
Spread to Benchmark Treasury: |
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+535 bps |
Benchmark Treasury: |
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2.75% due October 31, 2013 |
Benchmark Treasury Spot and Yield: |
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102-18 1/4 and 2.199% |
Interest Payment Dates: |
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January 15 and July 15, beginning
on January 15, 2009 |
Make-Whole Call: |
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Treasury Rate plus 50 basis points |
Trade Date: |
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November 18, 2008 |
Settlement Date: |
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November 25, 2008 (T+5) |
Denominations: |
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$2,000 x $1,000 |
Ratings: |
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Baa2 (stable outlook, Moodys)
/ BBB-(positive outlook, S&P) / BBB (stable outlook, Fitch) |
CUSIP/ISIN |
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501044CL3/US501044CL32 |
Joint Bookrunners: |
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Goldman, Sachs & Co. |
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J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. |
Co-Managers: |
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Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. |
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BNY Capital Markets, Inc. |
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Rabo Securities USA, Inc. |
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U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. |
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Wells Fargo Securites, LLC |
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CastleOak Securities, L.P. |
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