Kroger (KR) Director Nora Aufreiter Receives 3,660-Share Award

What Happened
Nora A. Aufreiter, a director of The Kroger Co., was awarded 3,660 shares on July 15, 2026. The shares were reported as acquired at $0.00 per share (total reported value $0) and were granted pursuant to Kroger’s long-term incentive plan.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-07-15; Form 4 filed: 2026-07-16 (timely filing).
• Transaction type/code: Award/Grant (A).
• Shares awarded: 3,660; Price per share: $0.00; Reported total value: $0.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not specified in the filing.
• Footnote: F1 — shares awarded pursuant to The Kroger Co.’s long-term incentive plan.
• No indication in the filing of a 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding, or immediate sale.

Context
An “A” award is compensation, not an open-market purchase or sale. Such grants are commonly used for director compensation or retention and may be subject to vesting or other plan terms; this filing does not specify vesting or withholding details. Awards are routine and should not be interpreted alone as a direct bullish or bearish signal.