New Kroger (NYSE: KR) director reports no common stock owned

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kroger Co. director Mitchell R. Butier has filed an initial Form 3 reporting his beneficial ownership in the company. The filing shows he holds no shares of Kroger common stock directly as of the reporting date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Butier Mitchell R

Role null

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

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Common shares owned: 0.0000 shares

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Common shares owned 0.0000 shares Total Kroger common stock held directly after reported holding entry

Key Terms

Common Stock, Form 3, beneficial ownership

3 terms

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "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.

Form 3 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 3)"

Form 3 is the initial public filing that officers, directors and large shareholders must submit to report their ownership of a company’s securities when they become insiders. It acts like an opening inventory sheet that gives investors a starting point to see who holds significant stakes and to spot later trades or potential conflicts of interest, helping assess insider confidence and transparency.

beneficial ownership financial

"reports his beneficial ownership in the company"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

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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^*

Butier Mitchell 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)
06/25/2026

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)

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

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

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/ Mitchell R. Butier	06/25/2026
	** 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)

FAQ

What does the Kroger (KR) Form 3 filed by Mitchell R. Butier show?

The Form 3 for Kroger director Mitchell R. Butier reports his initial beneficial ownership. It indicates he directly owns zero shares of Kroger common stock as of the reporting date.

Who is Mitchell R. Butier in relation to Kroger (KR)?

Mitchell R. Butier is identified as a director of Kroger Co. on the Form 3. Directors are considered insiders and must report their ownership and certain changes in Kroger securities to the SEC.

How many Kroger (KR) common shares does Mitchell R. Butier report owning?

The Form 3 shows total shares following the reported holding entry as 0.0000 common shares, meaning he reports no directly owned Kroger common stock as of that date in this filing.

Does the Kroger (KR) Form 3 show any recent insider buying or selling?

No buy or sell transactions are reported. The filing is categorized as a holding entry with an unknown transaction code and shows zero common shares held after the reported position.

Why is a Form 3 filing important for Kroger (KR) investors?

Form 3 provides a baseline of an insider’s holdings when they become subject to reporting. For Kroger, it tells investors that director Mitchell R. Butier starts with no directly owned common stock reported.