Benzinga
Published Apr 25, 2024 16:01
Updated Apr 25, 2024 17:11
Insider Decision: Mary Ellen Adcock Exercises Options At Kroger For $2.59M
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Disclosed in a recent SEC filing on April 24, Adcock, Senior Vice President at Kroger (NYSE:KR), made a noteworthy transaction involving the exercise of company stock options.
What Happened: Disclosed in a Form 4 filing on Wednesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Adcock, Senior Vice President at Kroger, executed a strategic derivative sale. This involved exercising stock options for 82,806 shares of KR, resulting in a transaction value of $2,594,517.
The Thursday morning market activity shows Kroger shares down by 0.12%, trading at $56.08. This implies a total value of $2,594,517 for Adcock's 82,806 shares.
About Kroger Kroger is one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States with more than 2,700 stores across a portfolio of over 20 supermarket banners. The company touts its ingrained position across US communities, citing that it is a top-two grocer in most of its major market areas. Over one fourth of Kroger's roughly $110 billion in nonperishable and fresh food sales (about 75% of revenue) stems from its private-label portfolio, of which the company manufactures about 30% of units via its 33 food production plants. The firm also operates fuel stations and pharmacies at 60% and 80% of its locations, respectively.
Understanding the Numbers: Kroger's Finances Revenue Growth: Kroger's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 January, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 6.44%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Consumer Staples sector.
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Market Valuation:
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The Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments Insider transactions contribute to decision-making but should be supplemented by a comprehensive investment analysis.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
Unlocking the Meaning of Transaction Codes When it comes to transactions, investors tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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