Kroger director adds 72 phantom stock units
The 72.606 phantom shares will be distributed to director Nora A. Aufreiter after her Independent Director service ends.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KROGER CO (KR) director Nora A. Aufreiter reported an automatic grant of 72.606 phantom stock incentive shares on September 1, 2026, credited at a reference value of $57.94 per phantom share. Each phantom share represents the right to receive one Kroger common share upon distribution from a deferred compensation account and was acquired through dividend reinvestment under a Kroger deferred compensation plan. These phantom shares will be distributed after Aufreiter’s service as an Independent Director ends. Following this transaction, Aufreiter holds 10,859.22 phantom shares and a separate direct holding of 52,967 Kroger common shares. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
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Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 72.606 shares
Grant/Award
2 txns
Insider
Aufreiter Nora A
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock - Incentive Shares F1, F2, F3 | 72.606 | $57.94 | $4K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock - Incentive Shares — 10,859.22 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 52,967 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. Each phantom share represents the right to receive one common share upon distribution from the deferred compensation account.
- F2. Represents phantom stock acquired in dividend reinvestment transactions under a deferred compensation plan of The Kroger Co.
- F3. 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: 72.606 shares
Reference value per phantom share: $57.94 per share
Total phantom stock after transaction: 10,859.22 shares
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4 metrics
Phantom stock granted
72.606 shares
Phantom Stock - Incentive Shares granted September 1, 2026 via dividend reinvestment
Reference value per phantom share
$57.94 per share
Value used for 72.606 phantom incentive shares credited September 1, 2026
Total phantom stock after transaction
10,859.22 shares
Phantom Stock - Incentive Shares held directly after September 1, 2026 grant
Direct common stock holdings
52,967 shares
Kroger common stock directly held by Nora A. Aufreiter after reported transactions
Key Terms
Phantom Stock - Incentive Shares, phantom share, deferred compensation plan, dividend reinvestment transactions, +1 more
5 terms
deferred compensation plan financial
"dividend reinvestment transactions under a deferred compensation plan of The Kroger Co."
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
dividend reinvestment transactions financial
"Represents phantom stock acquired in dividend reinvestment transactions"
Independent Director regulatory
"following termination of the reporting person's services as an Independent Director"
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 did KR director Nora A. Aufreiter report in this Form 4?
Nora A. Aufreiter reported an automatic grant of 72.606 phantom stock incentive shares on September 1, 2026, credited via dividend reinvestment under a Kroger deferred compensation plan, plus updated totals of her phantom stock and common share holdings.
What are Nora Aufreiter’s total phantom stock holdings in KR after this transaction?
After the September 1, 2026 transaction, Nora Aufreiter holds 10,859.22 phantom stock incentive shares, each representing the right to receive one Kroger common share upon distribution from the deferred compensation account.
When will the Kroger (KR) phantom stock be distributed to Nora Aufreiter?
The phantom stock incentive shares will be distributed following termination of Nora Aufreiter’s services as an Independent Director of The Kroger Co., consistent with the deferred compensation plan terms.
Were these KR transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
No. The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for the September 1, 2026 phantom stock acquisition and related holdings.
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