Kroger (KR) to Merge Four Pension Plans Into New Fund, Will Boost FY12 EPS by 4-6c/Share
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EPS Growth %: -11.3%
Financial Fact:
Operating Profit: 665M
Today's EPS Names:
CPSS, HARL, MCET, More
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Kroger (NYSE: KR) announces agreement with UFCW to merge four pension plans into a new fund effective January 1st, 2012.
The retailer will contribute about $650 million to the fund in January and incur a charge during the fourth quarter of about $0.73 per share.
The plan will reduced FY12 pension expense, and increase FY12 EPS by about $0.04-$0.06 per share. The Street is currently looking for FY12 EPS of $2 even.
The retailer will contribute about $650 million to the fund in January and incur a charge during the fourth quarter of about $0.73 per share.
The plan will reduced FY12 pension expense, and increase FY12 EPS by about $0.04-$0.06 per share. The Street is currently looking for FY12 EPS of $2 even.
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