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Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) appoints Andrew Taylor as new Chief Accounting Officer

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Kontoor Brands, Inc. announced that S. Denise Sumner will retire as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective August 28, 2026. She will remain full time with normal compensation until that date and then serve in an advisory role through January 1, 2027.

Andrew Taylor, age 49, currently Controller of Accounting and Reporting, will become Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer on August 28, 2026. The company states there are no special arrangements, family relationships, or related-party transactions connected to his appointment.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Retirement effective date August 28, 2026 Retirement date for Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer S. Denise Sumner
Advisory role end date January 1, 2027 End of post-retirement advisory role for S. Denise Sumner
Age of incoming CAO 49 years Age of Andrew Taylor, incoming Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
PwC tenure 2002–2022 Period Andrew Taylor served at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chief Accounting Officer financial
"she will retire as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company"
A chief accounting officer is a senior executive responsible for overseeing a company's financial records and ensuring all accounting practices are accurate and compliant with regulations. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that help investors understand the company's financial health, much like a trusted navigator guiding a ship through complex waters. Their work ensures transparency and trust in the company's financial information.
Controller of Accounting and Reporting financial
"has served as Controller of Accounting and Reporting of the Company since August 2022"
Item 5.02 regulatory
"Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers"
Regulation S-K regulatory
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): June 12, 2026
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
North Carolina001-3885483-2680248
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		(Commission file number)(I.R.S. employer
identification number)
400 N. Elm Street
Greensboro, North Carolina 27401
(Address of principal executive offices)
(336) 332-3400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on which Registered
Common Stock, no par valueKTBNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o


Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On June 12, 2026, S. Denise Sumner informed Kontoor Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) that she will retire as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, effective as of August 28, 2026 (the “Retirement Date”). Until the Retirement Date, Ms. Sumner will continue to serve the Company on a full time basis in her current position and will receive from the Company her normal salary and other compensation and benefits otherwise due to her. Following the Retirement Date, Ms. Sumner has agreed to serve in an advisory role to the Company through January 1, 2027. In connection with Ms. Sumner’s retirement, Andrew Taylor will be appointed as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective as of August 28, 2026.

Ms. Sumner served the Company, and its predecessor company, for nearly sixteen years. She has been a valued partner to the Company since the spin, with oversight for building the global accounting and reporting teams. The Company thanks Ms. Sumner for her service and wishes her well in retirement.

Mr. Taylor, 49, has served as Controller of Accounting and Reporting of the Company since August 2022. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Taylor served in positions of increasing responsibility at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP from 2002 until 2022. Mr. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Accounting, Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. Mr. Taylor is a Chartered Accountant of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Taylor and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Taylor was selected as an officer, there are no family relationships between Mr. Taylor and any director or other officer of the Company, and there are no transactions in which the Company is a party and in which Mr. Taylor has a material interest subject to disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.Description
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
Date: June 15, 2026By:/s/ Thomas L. Doerr, Jr.
Name:Thomas L. Doerr, Jr.
Title:Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What leadership change did Kontoor Brands (KTB) disclose in this 8-K?

Kontoor Brands disclosed that S. Denise Sumner will retire as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer on August 28, 2026. Andrew Taylor, currently Controller of Accounting and Reporting, will assume the Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer role effective the same date.

When will Kontoor Brands’ Chief Accounting Officer S. Denise Sumner retire?

S. Denise Sumner will retire as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer effective August 28, 2026. She will continue working full time with normal salary and benefits until then and will then serve in an advisory role through January 1, 2027.

Who is Andrew Taylor, the new Chief Accounting Officer at Kontoor Brands (KTB)?

Andrew Taylor, age 49, is currently Kontoor Brands’ Controller of Accounting and Reporting and will become Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer on August 28, 2026. He previously held roles of increasing responsibility at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP from 2002 to 2022.

Will S. Denise Sumner remain involved with Kontoor Brands after retiring as CAO?

Yes. After retiring as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer on August 28, 2026, S. Denise Sumner has agreed to serve in an advisory role to Kontoor Brands through January 1, 2027, providing continuity as the company transitions responsibilities to Andrew Taylor.

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