Vincent George H. 4

What Happened Vincent George H., Executive Vice President of Kroger Co. (KR), received a package of equity awards on March 12, 2026 that in aggregate total 25,658 shares/options. The filing shows three award entries: 850 shares (awarded under the company LTIP), 7,605 restricted shares, and 17,203 derivative shares (options). Also on March 12, 254 shares were disposed at $74.96 each to satisfy tax withholding obligations, generating proceeds of $19,040. The awards themselves were reported at $0 per share (standard for grants).

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-03-12; Filing date: 2026-03-16 (timely — filed within two business days).
• Awards: 850 shares (LTIP award), 7,605 restricted shares, 17,203 derivative shares (options) — total 25,658. All awarded at $0.00 reported price.
• Sale/Withholding: 254 shares disposed at $74.96 each = $19,040 (tax withholding). Footnote F2 confirms this was to pay tax liability.
• Vesting notes: Restricted shares vest in equal annual installments over 3 years (33% per year) beginning one year after grant (F3). Options vest in equal annual installments over 3 years (33% per year) beginning one year after grant (F4).
• Shares owned after the transaction: Not disclosed in the information provided.
• Footnotes: F1 = LTIP award; F2 = tax withholding; F3 = restricted stock vesting; F4 = option vesting.

Context These entries are award grants (not open-market purchases) and are common long-term incentive compensation for executives. The 254-share disposition was a routine tax-withholding sale, not a market-sale signaling a decision to reduce holdings. The derivative entry represents option grants that will vest over time; they do not represent immediately tradable shares until vested/exercised.