Kroger says tariffs less impactful on it than competitors; price increases last resort

KROGER CO

• Shareholders re-elected all 10 directors and approved executive compensation at annual meeting.
• Three shareholder proposals on cigarette pollution, farmer framework, and health data privacy rejected.
• Interim CEO Ronald Sargent: Kroger less affected by tariffs due to product mix; sourcing from less impacted areas.
• Company sees price increases as a last resort, aiming to avoid burdening customers.
• Technical audio glitch at meeting led to disclosure of final Q&A and response in Exhibit 99.1.