Kroger Co. Announces Executive and Board Changes

Ticker: KR · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2024-11-22T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: executive-changes, board-changes, personnel

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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

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.

From the Filing

0001104659-24-122174.txt : 20241122 0001104659-24-122174.hdr.sgml : 20241122 20241122171443 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-24-122174 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 13 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20241119 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20241122 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20241122 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KROGER CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000056873 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-GROCERY STORES [5411] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services IRS NUMBER: 310345740 STATE OF INCORPORATION: OH FISCAL YEAR END: 0201 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-00303 FILM NUMBER: 241490890 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE ST CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45201 BUSINESS PHONE: 5137624000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1014 VINE ST CITY: CINCINNATI STATE: OH ZIP: 45201 8-K 1 tm2427516d5_8k.htm FORM 8-K false 0000056873 0000056873 2024-11-19 2024-11-19 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares       UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION   WASHINGTON, DC 20549   FORM 8-K   CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934   Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 19, 2024   The Kroger Co. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)   Ohio   No. 1-303   31-0345740 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)   1014 Vine Street Cincinnati , OH   45202 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)   ( 513 ) 762-4000 (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:   ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))   Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name Of Each Exchange On Which Registered Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share   KR   New York Stock Exchange   Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).   Emerging growth company ¨   If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨           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   Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its b

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