Kroger Chairman Sargent transitions to non-executive role; shareholders approve pay plan

Filed June 26, 2026 · Period ending June 25, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Chairman Ronald Sargent will transition from executive employee to non-executive Chairman on July 1, 2026, remaining on the Board but no longer employed by the company—a shift to independent board leadership.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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  Shareholders approved executive compensation with 88.5% support (438M for, 54.6M against). The 11.5% opposition is elevated and may warrant board review of compensation design.

  Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders verify on EDGAR →
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  Shareholders approved the amended 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan with 95.3% support (469.7M for, 23.1M against), allowing continued equity grants to executives and employees.

  Item 5.07 — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders verify on EDGAR →