The Kroger Co. 2017 Political Contribution Annual Report Introduction: Political giving is one small way in which The Kroger Co. engages in the political process. We are members of various trade associations that provide government relations services in Washington and in the States. We regularly educate legislators and regulators about issues that affect our company, industry, associates, and customers. In addition, we inform our management associates of important issues and occasionally encourage them to contact legislators. On the following pages, you will find a report detailing all of our political giving from the calendar year of 2017. During that period, we gave a total of $340,100 to candidates and issue campaigns. A breakdown of the information by source of funds, political party, and state follows: Total Giving $340,100 Political Giving by Source of Funds KroPAC (Federal PAC): 51% Corporate: 49% Political Giving by Party Democratic Party: 25% Republican Party: 57% Independent, Non-Partisan, or No Party: 18% Political Giving by State Oregon: $55,500.00 Ohio: $43,900.00 Washington: $42,000.00 Indiana: $42,500.00 Kansas: $32,500.00 Illinois: $20,000.00 Michigan: $8,000.00 Texas: $7,000.00 California: $6,000.00 Georgia: $5,500.00 All other states gave less than $5,000 Trade Associations: Kroger is also a participant in a number of federal trade associations that help represent our perspectives in Washington, D.C. It is important to note that we do not always share the same perspectives on legislation as do our trade associations. A full description of Kroger’s specific lobbying activities is filed quarterly with Congress and is available online. The list of national trade associations of which Kroger is a member include: • Food Marketing Institute • International Dairy Foods Association • United Fresh Produce Association • National Retail Federation • National Association of Convenience Stores • American Bakers Association • HR Policy Association • U.S. Chamber of Commerce • National Association of Chain Drug Stores • American Trucking Associations • Retail Industry Leaders Association • National WIC Association Questions regarding Kroger Political Contributions can be addressed to [email protected] THE KROGER CO. POLITICAL SPENDING 1/1/2017-12/31/2017 State Date Recipient Party Office Sought or Description Amount Source OR 1/5/2017 Tim Josi D Oregon House of Representatives $ 1,000.00 Corporate AR 1/6/2017 Asa for Governor D GOVERNOR $ 2,700.00 KroPAC OH 1/10/2017 Steve Chabot For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC 1/10/2017 National Republican Congressional Committee R $ 5,000.00 KroPAC OH 2/3/2017 Latta For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC MO 2/28/2017 Billy Long For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC AZ 3/20/2017 Biggs For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC TN 3/20/2017 Marsha For Senate R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC NC 3/28/2017 David Rouzer For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC OH 3/28/2017 Cranley for Cincinnati D MAYOR $ 1,700.00 KroPAC OH 3/28/2017 Sittenfeld for Cincinnati D CITY COUNCIL $ 500.00 KroPAC OH 3/28/2017 America's Future Fund R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC OH 3/28/2017 Steve Chabot For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC OR 3/28/2017 Blumenauer For Congress D U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC 3/28/2017 Food Marketing Institute Pol Action Cmte (FoodPAC) I $ 5,000.00 KroPAC KS 5/1/2017 Uncork Kansas I $ 25,000.00 Corporate KS 5/1/2017 Kansans for Progress I $ 500.00 Corporate TX 5/2/2017 Brady For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC FL 5/5/2017 Brian Mast For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC MO 5/5/2017 Graves For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 500.00 KroPAC OH 5/5/2017 Friends of Nan Whaley D MAYOR $ 500.00 KroPAC OH 5/5/2017 Latta For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC OR 5/5/2017 Walden For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 2,000.00 KroPAC TX 5/5/2017 Conaway For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC IL 5/24/2017 Rodney For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,500.00 KroPAC IN 5/24/2017 Trey For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC OH 5/24/2017 Tiberi For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 5,000.00 KroPAC OH 5/24/2017 Stivers For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 5,000.00 KroPAC OR 5/24/2017 Kurt Schrader For Congress D U.S. HOUSE $ 5,000.00 KroPAC VT 5/24/2017 Welch For Congress D U.S. HOUSE $ 2,000.00 KroPAC 5/24/2017 Team Ryan R $ 5,000.00 KroPAC AZ 5/25/2017 Ducey 2018 R GOVERNOR $ 500.00 KroPAC State Date Recipient Party Office Sought or Description Amount Source 5/25/2017 Republican Senate Campaign Committee, The R $ 2,500.00 KroPAC OH 5/30/2017 America Works D U.S. SENATE $ 5,000.00 KroPAC IN 6/1/2017 Sen. Jon Ford R Committee to Elect Jon Ford $ 300.00 Corporate IN 6/5/2017 Rep. Scott Pelath D Hoosiers for Scott Pelath $ 500.00 Corporate IN 6/5/2017 Governor Eric Holcomb R Eric Holcomb for Indiana $ 5,000.00 Corporate IN 6/5/2017 Rep. Matt Lehman R Matt Lehman for State Representative $ 500.00 Corporate IN 6/5/2017 Sen. James Merritt R Citizens for Merritt $ 300.00 Corporate IN 6/5/2017 Sen. Mark Messmer R Markmessmer.com $ 300.00 Corporate IN 6/5/2017 Sen. Ron Grooms R Grooms For State Senate $ 300.00 Corporate IN 6/21/2017 Indiana Democratic Party D Indiana State Democratic Party $ 5,000.00 Corporate IN 6/21/2017 IBRG PAC (Chamber) I Indiana Business for Responsive Government (IBRG) $ 2,500.00 Corporate IN 6/21/2017 Indiana Republican Party R Indiana State Republican Party $ 5,000.00 Corporate IN 6/21/2017 Rep. Todd Huston R Todd Huston for State Representative $ 500.00 Corporate IN 6/21/2017 Sen. Ron Alting R Ron Alting for State Senate Committee $ 500.00 Corporate IN 6/21/2017 Sen. Ron Alting R Ron Alting for State Senate Committee $ 500.00 Corporate IN 6/21/2017 Sen. Phil Boots R Phil Boots for State Senate District 23 Committee $ 300.00 Corporate IN 6/21/2017 Marion County Republican Party R Marion County Republican Party $ 1,000.00 Corporate CA 6/26/2017 Kevin McCarthy For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 2,500.00 KroPAC KS 6/26/2017 Kansans For Marshall R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC OH 6/26/2017 Beatty For Congress D U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC OH 6/26/2017 Steve Chabot For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC OH 6/26/2017 America's Future Fund R U.S. HOUSE $ 2,500.00 KroPAC OH 6/28/2017 Cranley for Cincinnati D MAYOR $ 2,700.00 KroPAC OH 7/11/2017 Friends of Brigid Kelly D STATE HOUSE $ 500.00 KroPAC IL 7/20/2017 Illinois Merchants Political Action Committee Team (IMPACT) I Illinois Merchants Political Action Committee Team (IMPACT) $ 10,000.00 Corporate NM 7/25/2017 Lewis for Mayor I MAYOR $ 500.00 KroPAC WA 8/1/2017 JobsPAC I Business Industry PAC $ 5,000.00 Corporate WA 8/1/2017 Enterprise WA I Business Industry Political Organization $ 7,500.00 Corporate IN 8/2/2017 Ron Alting for State Senate R STATE SENATE $ 1,500.00 KroPAC MI 8/2/2017 Huizenga For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 2,500.00 KroPAC OH 8/2/2017 Johnson For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,500.00 KroPAC OH 8/2/2017 Wenstrup For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 1,000.00 KroPAC TX 8/2/2017 Conaway For Congress R U.S. HOUSE $ 4,000.00 KroPAC OR 8/8/2017 Peter Courtney D Oregon Senate $ 2,500.00 Corporate IN 8/28/2017 Indiana House Democrats D Indiana House Democratic Caucus $ 1,000.00 Corporate State Date Recipient Party Office Sought or Description Amount Source IN 8/28/2017 Indiana Senate Democrats D Indiana Senate Democratic Campaign Committee $ 1,000.00 Corporate IN 8/28/2017 Rep. Terri Jo Austin D Committee to Elect Terri Austin $ 500.00 Corporate IN 8/28/2017 Sen. Tim Lanane D Committee to Elect Senator Tim Lanane $ 500.00 Corporate IN 8/28/2017 Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch R Friends of Suzanne Crough (Lt. Gov) $ 2,500.00 Corporate IN 8/28/2017 Indiana House Republicans R House Republican Campaign Committee $ 2,000.00 Corporate IN 8/28/2017 Indiana House Republicans R House Republican Campaign Committee $ 1,000.00 Corporate IN 8/28/2017 Indiana Senate Republican Caucus R Senate Majority Campaign Committee $ 2,000.00 Corporate IN 8/28/2017 Indiana Senate Republican Caucus R Senate Majority Campaign Committee $ 1,000.00 Corporate IN 8/28/2017 Rep. Brian Bosma R Committee to Elect Brian Bosma $ 1,000.00 Corporate IN 8/28/2017 Rep. Sean Eberhart R Committee to Elect Sean Eberhart $ 500.00 Corporate IN 8/28/2017 Rep. Ben Smaltz R Committee to Elect Ben Smaltz $ 500.00 Corporate IN 8/28/2017 Sen. David Long R David Long for State Senate $ 1,000.00 Corporate OH 8/30/2017 Mann for Council D CITY COUNCIL $ 500.00 KroPAC OH 8/30/2017 Smitherman for Council D CITY COUNCIL $ 500.00 KroPAC OR 8/31/2017 Jodi Hack R Oregon House of Representatives $ 1,500.00 Corporate CA 9/12/2017 Jimmy Panetta For Congress D U.S.