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The Kroger Co. Page 3
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(in millions, except per share data, as reported)
Calendar Year Ended December 31,
2008
2007
Change
Closing market price per share
$26.41
$26.71
<1.1%>
Fiscal Year End
2008
2007
Change
Closing market price per share
$22.50
$25.98
<13.4%>
Fiscal Year
2008
2007
Change
Total sales
$76,000
$70,235
8.2%
Operating profit
$2,451
$2,301
6.5%
Net earnings per diluted share
$1.90
$1.69
12.4%
Average number of common shares
used in diluted calculation
659
698
<5.6%>
Dividends declared per common share
$0.36
$0.30
20.0%
Net cash provided by operating
activities
$2,896
$2,581
12.2%
Total debt, including obligations under
capital leases
$8,063
$8,121
<0.7%>
Total capital expenditures, excluding
acquisitions
$2,153
$2,060
4.5%
Note: Percent change calculations are based on the rounded numbers as
presented.