Kroger Co. Announces Executive and Board Changes
Ticker: KR · Form: 8-K · Filed: Nov 22, 2024 · CIK: 56873
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Kroger CO (KR) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Risk Level | medium |
| Pages | 1 |
| Reading Time | 2 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $1.00 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: executive-changes, board-changes, personnel
Related Tickers: KR
TL;DR
Kroger's CFO is out, new CAO and board members in. Watch for strategy shifts.
AI Summary
The Kroger Co. announced on November 19, 2024, changes in its executive team and board of directors. Specifically, Kevin P. McDonald has been appointed as the new Chief Accounting Officer, and the company has elected new directors to its Board. These changes are effective as of November 19, 2024.
Why It Matters
Changes in key executive and board positions can signal shifts in company strategy, financial oversight, or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Executive and board changes can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategy and leadership stability.
Key Players & Entities
- The Kroger Co. (company) — Registrant
- Kevin P. McDonald (person) — Appointed Chief Accounting Officer
- November 19, 2024 (date) — Effective date of changes
FAQ
Who has been appointed as the new Chief Accounting Officer at Kroger?
Kevin P. McDonald has been appointed as the new Chief Accounting Officer.
What is the effective date of the reported changes?
The changes are effective as of November 19, 2024.
What types of changes are reported in this 8-K filing?
The filing reports the departure of directors or certain officers, election of directors, appointment of certain officers, and changes in compensatory arrangements.
Which state is The Kroger Co. incorporated in?
The Kroger Co. is incorporated in Ohio.
What is Kroger's principal executive office address?
Kroger's principal executive office is located at 1014 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Filing Stats: 405 words · 2 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 12.6 · Accepted 2024-11-22 17:14:43
Key Financial Figures
- $1.00 — ge On Which Registered Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share KR New York Sto
Filing Documents
- tm2427516d5_8k.htm (8-K) — 23KB
- 0001104659-24-122174.txt ( ) — 190KB
- kr-20241119.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 3KB
- kr-20241119_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 33KB
- kr-20241119_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 22KB
- tm2427516d5_8k_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB
02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On November 19, 2024, Stuart Aitken, Senior Vice President and Chief Merchant and Marketing Officer, notified The Kroger Co. (the "Company") of his intention to resign from his position at the Company effective January 1, 2025, in order to pursue other professional opportunities.
SIGNATURES
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. THE KROGER CO. By: /s/ Christine S. Wheatley Name: Christine S. Wheatley Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Date: November 22, 2024