Kroger Co (NYSE: KR) awards director 3,660 phantom stock incentive units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gates Anne reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Director Anne Gates of Kroger Co. received a grant of 3,660 phantom stock incentive shares, each representing the right to receive one common share upon future distribution from a deferred compensation account. Following this award, she holds 31,025 common shares and 27,975.879 phantom stock units directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Gates Anne
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock - Incentive Shares | 3,660 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock - Incentive Shares — 27,975.879 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 31,025 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each phantom share represents the right to receive one common share upon distribution from the deferred compensation account. Shares awarded pursuant to a long-term incentive plan of The Kroger Co. Shares of phantom stock will be distributed following termination of the reporting person's services as an Independent Director of The Kroger Co.
Key Figures
Phantom stock granted: 3,660 shares
Phantom stock holdings after grant: 27,975.879 units
Common stock holdings: 31,025 shares
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Phantom stock granted
3,660 shares
Phantom Stock - Incentive Shares granted on 2026-07-15
Phantom stock holdings after grant
27,975.879 units
Total phantom stock units directly held after the 3,660-unit award
Common stock holdings
31,025 shares
Kroger common shares directly held by Anne Gates after reported transactions
Grant price per phantom share
0.0000
Stated transaction price per phantom stock incentive share
Derivative transactions in this filing
1
Number of derivative-type transactions reported (phantom stock grant)
Holding entries in this filing
1
Number of entries reflecting post-transaction common stock holdings
Key Terms
Phantom Stock - Incentive Shares, deferred compensation account, long-term incentive plan, Independent Director
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deferred compensation account financial
"represents the right to receive one common share upon distribution from the deferred compensation account"
long-term incentive plan financial
"Shares awarded pursuant to a long-term incentive plan of The Kroger Co."
A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.
Independent Director financial
"following termination of the reporting person's services as an Independent Director of The Kroger Co."
An independent director is a member of a company's board of directors who is not involved in the company's day-to-day operations and has no significant relationships with the company that could influence their judgment. Their role is to provide unbiased oversight and ensure the company is managed in the best interests of all shareholders. This helps build trust and confidence among investors by promoting transparency and accountability.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Kroger (KR) report for director Anne Gates?
Anne Gates received a grant of 3,660 phantom stock incentive shares under Kroger’s long-term incentive plan. Each phantom share represents the right to one common share upon future distribution, increasing her deferred holdings to 27,975.879 phantom stock units tied to future service-based payout.
What are the terms of the phantom stock granted to Anne Gates at Kroger (KR)?
Each phantom stock unit granted to Anne Gates represents the right to receive one Kroger common share upon distribution from a deferred compensation account. The phantom shares are awarded under a long-term incentive plan and will be distributed after her service as an Independent Director ends.
When will Anne Gates’ Kroger (KR) phantom stock units be distributed?
The phantom stock units will be distributed following termination of Anne Gates’ services as an Independent Director of Kroger Co. Until that time, they remain in a deferred compensation account, with each unit corresponding to the right to receive one Kroger common share in the future.
Does the Kroger (KR) phantom stock grant to Anne Gates involve a cash purchase price?
No, the 3,660 phantom stock incentive shares granted to Anne Gates were issued at a stated price of $0.0000 per unit. They are awarded as part of a long-term incentive plan, functioning as deferred equity-based compensation rather than a cash purchase transaction.