Kroger EVP Ibbotson reports 2,000-share stake

Kroger’s Executive Vice President Mark R. Ibbotson discloses an initial beneficial position of 2,000 KR shares held indirectly through a trust.

Available on EDGAR 09/18/2026 - 01:38 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/18/2026 - 01:38 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

KROGER CO (KR) reported an initial statement of beneficial ownership for Executive Vice President Mark R. Ibbotson. As of September 17, 2026, he reports no Kroger common shares held directly and 2,000 shares held indirectly by trust.

Insider Trade Summary

Holdings reported, no transactions

Holdings

Insider Ibbotson Mark R.

Role Executive Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
Holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings: Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 2,000 shares (Indirect, by Trust)

Key Figures

Directly held common shares: 0 shares Indirectly held common shares by trust: 2,000 shares Reporting person officer role: Executive Vice President

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Directly held common shares 0 shares Total Kroger common stock held directly by Mark R. Ibbotson after reported holdings as of September 17, 2026

Indirectly held common shares by trust 2,000 shares Kroger common stock held indirectly by Mark R. Ibbotson through a trust as of September 17, 2026

Reporting person officer role Executive Vice President Officer title of Mark R. Ibbotson at KROGER CO in the Form 3

Key Terms

Executive Vice President, Common Stock, indirect ownership

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Executive Vice President other

"Mark R. Ibbotson is listed with the officer title Executive Vice President"

An executive vice president is a high-ranking leader within a company who oversees major parts of its operations or strategies. Think of them as senior managers responsible for important areas, similar to a vice principal in a school hierarchy. Their role matters to investors because they help guide the company's success and decision-making at the top level.

Common Stock financial

"The Form 3 reports beneficial ownership of Kroger’s Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

indirect ownership financial

"2,000 shares are reported as held in indirect ownership by Trust"

FAQ

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Who is the reporting insider in Kroger (KR)’s latest Form 3?

The reporting insider is Mark R. Ibbotson, who is disclosed as an Executive Vice President of KROGER CO. The Form 3 reports his initial beneficial ownership of the company’s common stock.

How many KR shares does Mark R. Ibbotson hold directly according to the Form 3?

According to the Form 3, Mark R. Ibbotson reports 0 shares of Kroger common stock held in his direct ownership as of September 17, 2026.

How many Kroger (KR) shares does Mark R. Ibbotson hold indirectly?

The filing shows that Mark R. Ibbotson has 2,000 shares of Kroger common stock held indirectly through a trust as of September 17, 2026.

Does the Form 3 for Kroger (KR) report any stock purchases or sales by Mark R. Ibbotson?

The Form 3 lists only holdings entries for Kroger common stock and does not report any explicit stock purchase or sale transactions for Mark R. Ibbotson.

What type of security is reported in Mark R. Ibbotson’s Kroger (KR) Form 3?

The Form 3 reports beneficial ownership in Common Stock of KROGER CO. The filing shows direct and indirect holdings, with indirect ownership held by a trust.

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SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Ibbotson Mark R.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O THE KROGER CO.

1014 VINE STREET

(Street)

CINCINNATI OHIO 45202

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
09/17/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
KROGER CO [ KR ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

5. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

4. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Stock	0	D
Common Stock	2,000	I	by Trust

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Mark R. Ibbotson	09/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 5 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 3: SEC 1473 (03-26)