[Form 4] KOHLS Corp Insider Trading Activity
Insider transactions by Raymond Christie at Kohl's (KSS): The filing reports two September 15, 2025 transactions. Mr. Christie received 3,682 shares as dividend equivalents tied to vested restricted stock units, bringing his beneficial ownership to 232,031 shares. On the same date he disposed of 5,642 shares at $15.30 each, leaving 226,389 shares beneficially owned. The filing clarifies that 140,165 of the shares included in beneficial ownership are unvested restricted stock units. The Form 4 is signed by a P.O.A. on September 17, 2025.
- Received 3,682 shares as dividend equivalents on vested restricted stock units, increasing economic stake.
- Retains substantial beneficial ownership with 226,389 shares after the reported sell, indicating continued alignment with shareholders.
- Disposed of 5,642 shares at $15.30, a reduction in direct holdings on the reported date.
- 140,165 shares are unvested RSUs, meaning a large portion of reported ownership is subject to vesting and not immediately transferable.
Insights
TL;DR: Insider received dividend-equivalent shares and sold a small block; net holdings remain substantial with a large unvested RSU balance.
The reported issuance of 3,682 shares as dividend equivalents increases economic exposure without immediate cash cost to the reporting person. The 5,642-share disposition at $15.30 appears modest relative to total beneficial ownership, reducing direct holdings from 232,031 to 226,389 shares. The filing highlights that 140,165 shares are unvested RSUs, indicating a significant portion of reported ownership is subject to vesting conditions, which affects near-term liquidity and control metrics.
TL;DR: Transactions are routine compensation-related activity and tax withholding; no governance red flags disclosed.
The Form 4 discloses issuance related to vested RSUs and share withholding to satisfy tax obligations, common elements of executive compensation programs. The signature by a power of attorney is properly noted. The filing does not disclose any exceptions, related-party transactions beyond standard equity compensation, or material changes to board or officer status in this document.