Form 4: Kroger Co. Vice President and Treasurer Reports Stock Disposals for Tax Obligations
SEC Filing
Carin L. Fike, Vice President and Treasurer of Kroger Co., reported disposing of common stock to cover tax liabilities associated with restricted stock.
Summary
- Carin L. Fike, a Vice President and Treasurer at Kroger Co., filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership.
- On March 7, 2025, she disposed of 158 shares of common stock at $66.7 per share and 128 shares held by her spouse at $66.7 per share to cover tax liabilities.
- On March 10, 2025, she disposed of 109 shares of common stock at $67.72 per share and 106 shares held by her spouse at $67.72 per share to cover tax liabilities.
- Following these transactions, Ms. Fike directly owns 47,317.15 shares of Kroger common stock and indirectly owns 3,534 shares through her spouse.
- She also acquired 25.6740 shares of Kroger common stock in the Company's employee benefit plans between October 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document is a routine regulatory filing detailing stock disposals for tax purposes, which is neither particularly positive nor negative.
Industry Context
Form 4 filings are a routine part of corporate governance, providing transparency into the transactions of company insiders. These filings are closely watched by investors seeking insights into management's perspective on the company's stock.
Stakeholder Impact
- The transactions have a minimal impact on stakeholders as they are related to tax obligations and do not represent a significant change in ownership.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | Start date of period during which reporting person acquired shares in employee benefit plans. |
| December 31, 2024 | End date of period during which reporting person acquired shares in employee benefit plans. |
| 03/07/2025 | Date of common stock disposal for tax liability. |
| 03/10/2025 | Date of common stock disposal for tax liability. |
| 03/11/2025 | Date of Form 4 filing. |
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