KROGER CO·4

Mar 11, 11:49 AM ET

Adcock Mary Ellen 4

Research Summary

AI-generated summary

Updated

Kroger (KR) EVP Mary Ellen Adcock Sells Shares for Tax Withholding

What Happened Mary Ellen Adcock, Executive Vice President of Kroger Co. (KR), disposed of a total of 3,557 shares as payment for tax liabilities tied to restricted stock. On 2026-03-09 she surrendered 2,114 shares at $73.37 (reported proceeds $155,104) and on 2026-03-10 she surrendered 1,443 shares at $72.24 (reported proceeds $104,242), for combined proceeds of about $259,346. These transactions are tax-withholding dispositions (code F).

Key Details

  • Transaction dates and amounts:
    • 2026-03-09: 2,114 shares @ $73.37 — $155,104 (disposed)
    • 2026-03-10: 1,443 shares @ $72.24 — $104,242 (disposed)
  • Total shares disposed: 3,557; total reported proceeds: ~$259,346.
  • Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed in this filing.
  • Footnote: F1 — Payment of tax liability associated with restricted stock (sell-to-cover/withholding).
  • Filing date: 2026-03-11; the Form 4 reports the March 9 and March 10 transactions and does not indicate a late filing.

Context These were tax-withholding share dispositions related to restricted stock (routine "sell-to-cover" activity), not open-market investment sales or purchases. Such transactions are commonly executed to satisfy tax obligations when restricted stock vests and are generally considered administrative rather than a direct signal of the insider’s view on the company’s prospects.