Every 8-K that Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) increased its board from seven to nine directors and appointed James T. Caulfield and Michael J. Skipworth, effective September 23, 2026. Their terms expire at the 2027 annual meeting and continue until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified.
Caulfield, formerly PepsiCo’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, joins the Audit and Nominating and Governance committees. Skipworth, president and chief executive officer of Wingstop, joins the Audit and Talent and Compensation committees. Both will receive compensation under Kontoor’s director compensation program, and the company expects to enter into its standard-form indemnification agreement with each. Kontoor stated that neither appointment involved an arrangement with another person, a family relationship with a company director or officer, or a transaction subject to disclosure in which either appointee had a material interest.
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) outlined a long-term growth strategy and 2030 financial targets for its Helly Hansen segment, aiming for revenue above $1.1 billion, a roughly 10% CAGR from the $675.1 million FY25 pro-forma revenue base, with gross margin in the mid‑ to high‑50% range and operating margin in the mid‑teens, plus cumulative cash generation of more than $500 million through 2030.
Helly Hansen pro-forma net revenues for FY25 were $675.1 million, and trailing twelve months ended June 2026 net revenues were $705.3 million with adjusted gross margin of 51.1% and adjusted operating margin of 9.7%. At the consolidated level, Kontoor reported 2025 adjusted net revenues of $3.15 billion, adjusted gross margin of 46.6%, adjusted operating margin of 14.9%, and adjusted ROIC of 29.1%, supported by cumulative free cash flow of about $1.77 billion from 2019–2025.
Kontoor Brands, Inc. reported leadership role changes effective August 12, 2026. Joseph A. Alkire, currently Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Global Head of Operations, will become the company’s President and Chief Financial Officer. Scott H. Baxter will continue serving as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.
In connection with Mr. Alkire’s new role, the Talent and Compensation Committee approved revised compensation terms effective August 12, 2026, including an annual base salary of $900,000, an annual bonus target equal to 120% of base salary under the annual incentive plan, and a long-term incentive plan award opportunity of $2,600,000.
Kontoor Brands reported strong second-quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year outlook. Revenue from continuing operations was $584 million, up 19% year over year, driven by $114 million from Helly Hansen and 2% growth in Wrangler. Reported gross margin reached 56.2%, while adjusted gross margin of 53.8% expanded 710 basis points. Adjusted operating income was $94 million, up 19%, and adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $1.06, up 13%, despite a loss contribution from Helly Hansen that still exceeded expectations.
The company raised its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $5.25–$5.35 and adjusted gross margin to 49.8–50.0%, implying 12–13% revenue growth and 330–350 basis points of gross margin expansion versus 2025. Management plans to divest the Lee business in the fourth quarter and, upon closing, direct $400 million of proceeds into an accelerated share repurchase, with remaining proceeds used for voluntary debt reduction. Kontoor expects to return more than $900 million of capital in 2026 and to reach a net leverage ratio below 1.5x by year-end, supported by expected cash from operations of about $450 million and tariff refunds related to prior IEEPA duties.
Kontoor Brands, Inc. has agreed under a May 20, 2026 Stock Purchase Agreement to sell all of the outstanding shares of its wholly owned Lee business to ABG-Storm LLC, an affiliate of Authentic Brands Group, with closing subject to specified conditions and required regulatory approvals. The Lee business has been classified as held-for-sale and reported as discontinued operations.
To help investors evaluate performance excluding Lee, the company provides unaudited 2025 quarterly and full-year financials recast on this basis. For the twelve months ended December 2025, net revenues from continuing operations were 2,402,088 (thousands of dollars), income from continuing operations was 145,900, and net income including discontinued operations was 227,452. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were 4.14, with total adjusted diluted earnings per share of 5.59, and adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was 396,792 (thousands). The Lee segment generated 2025 net revenues of 750,368 and income from discontinued operations, net of tax, of 81,552 (all in thousands of dollars). The company also presents non-GAAP “adjusted” and “organic” measures that exclude restructuring, acquisition-related items and contributions from the Helly Hansen and Musto brands acquired on May 31, 2025.
Kontoor Brands, Inc. appointed Andrew Taylor as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and later set his compensation terms. The Talent and Compensation Committee approved on July 22, 2026, effective August 28, 2026, an annual base salary of $280,000, an annual bonus target of 40% of base salary under the annual incentive plan, and a $225,000 long-term incentive award opportunity. These details supplement earlier disclosure about the leadership transition, while prior information about the retirement of S. Denise Sumner and Mr. Taylor’s appointment remains unchanged.
Kontoor Brands, Inc. reports that its board of directors has set the frequency for future shareholder advisory votes on executive compensation.
Following the 2026 annual meeting held on April 23, 2026, and based on shareholder voting results and the board's prior recommendation, the company will include an advisory say-on-pay vote in its proxy materials every year until the next advisory vote on frequency, which will occur no later than the 2032 annual meeting of shareholders.
Kontoor Brands, Inc. expanded its Board of Directors from six to seven members and appointed former executive Thomas E. (Tom) Waldron as a director, effective immediately, to serve until the 2027 annual meeting, with compensation aligned to the existing non-employee director program.
The Board also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share of common stock, payable on September 18, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 8, 2026. Waldron is expected to enter into the company’s standard indemnification agreement.
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.
Kontoor Brands, Inc. entered into a definitive Stock Purchase Agreement to sell all shares of its Lee business to an affiliate of Authentic Brands Group. The deal provides $750 million in cash at closing, plus up to $250 million in earnout over five years based on Lee’s performance, for a total potential value of up to $1 billion. Closing is targeted for the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, customary conditions and no material adverse effect, with an outside date of February 1, 2027. Kontoor plans to use proceeds to accelerate debt reduction and increase share repurchases, while refocusing its portfolio on the Wrangler and Helly Hansen brands.
Kontoor Brands reported a strong first quarter of 2026 and outlined major strategic moves. Revenue from continuing operations was $613 million, up 45 percent year over year, with Wrangler growing and Helly Hansen contributing $176 million. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $1.06, while total adjusted EPS including discontinued operations was $1.55.
The company initiated a process to divest its Lee business, now reported as discontinued operations with $195 million of first quarter revenue, and expects the divestiture to be immaterial to earnings per share over 12 to 18 months. Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook was raised to a range of $6.60 to $6.70, and revenue is now expected between $3.41 and $3.46 billion including discontinued operations.
The Board authorized a new $750 million share repurchase program to replace the prior authorization, and the company returned $54 million to shareholders in the quarter through dividends and repurchases. Kontoor also recognized a $54 million net receivable related to IEEPA tariff refunds, reducing cost of goods sold by approximately $49 million on a reported basis in the quarter.
Kontoor Brands, Inc. reported that its Board approved amended and restated bylaws effective after the 2026 annual meeting. The changes refine shareholder meeting procedures, expand disclosure requirements for shareholder proposals and director nominations, address Rule 14a-19 compliance, require non-white proxy cards, and detail inspector-of-election provisions.
Shareholders elected six directors for one-year terms, ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for the fiscal year ending January 2, 2027, approved executive compensation on an advisory basis, and chose an annual frequency for future say-on-pay votes. The Board also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share, payable June 18, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 8, 2026.
Kontoor Brands reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results and set higher targets for 2026. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $1.02 billion, up 46 percent, with adjusted EPS of $1.73, up 26 percent, helped by the Helly Hansen acquisition and a 53rd week.
For 2025, revenue was $3.15 billion, up 21 percent, and adjusted EPS was $5.59, up 14 percent, as adjusted gross margin improved to 46.6 percent. The company generated $455.8 million of cash from operations, reduced inventory to $567 million, made a $200 million voluntary term loan payment and ended with a pro-forma net leverage ratio of 2.0 times.
For 2026, Kontoor expects revenue of $3.40 to $3.45 billion, adjusted operating income of $506 to $512 million and adjusted EPS of $6.40 to $6.50, despite higher tariffs. It plans about $425 million of cash from operations, $225 million of voluntary term loan payments and a net leverage ratio below 1.5 times, while continuing dividends but assuming no share repurchases.
Kontoor Brands, Inc. adopted a new Executive Severance Plan for senior leaders and confirmed its regular quarterly dividend. The plan covers the CEO, executive vice presidents and other senior executives, providing base salary continuation, subsidized COBRA health coverage and a pro rated annual bonus after certain qualifying terminations.
For a Qualifying Termination, the CEO may receive 24 months of base salary and 18 months of COBRA coverage, executive vice presidents 18 and 12 months, and other senior leaders 12 and 9 months, respectively. Separately, the board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share, payable March 20, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 10, 2026.
Kontoor Brands (KTB) filed an 8-K stating it issued a press release announcing financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The press release, dated November 3, 2025, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference. The filing also includes the cover page interactive data file as Exhibit 104. This 8-K serves to formally furnish the company’s Q3 FY2025 results announcement.
Kontoor Brands (KTB) announced a routine shareholder update: its Board declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share. The dividend will be payable on December 18, 2025 to shareholders of record as of December 8, 2025.
This continues the company’s practice of returning cash to shareholders through quarterly dividends, providing a predictable income stream for holders of the common stock.
Kontoor Brands, Inc. reported board-approved compensation increases tied to recent executive appointments. Joseph A. Alkire, named Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Global Head of Operations, will have his annual base salary raised from $750,000 to $800,000, his annual cash incentive target raised from 85% to 100% of base salary, and his long-term incentive target increased from $1,350,000 to $1,700,000. Jennifer H. Broyles, named Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer and Global Head of Brands, will have her base salary raised from $675,000 to $750,000, annual cash incentive target increased from 75% to 100% of base salary, and her long-term incentive target raised from $710,000 to $1,500,000. Salary and annual cash incentive changes are retroactive to August 1, 2025; long-term incentive changes take effect in 2026.
Kontoor Brands announced the separation of Executive Vice President and COO Thomas E. Waldron. Mr. Waldron stepped down from his executive role and will remain employed in a non-executive capacity through September 30, 2025 to support a transition. Under a Separation Agreement dated August 31, 2025, he will receive $1,350,000 paid in biweekly installments over an 18-month separation period, equal to 18 months of base salary. He is eligible for a pro rata 2025 annual cash incentive award based on actual performance, continued eligibility to earn and vest in certain 2025 equity awards per their terms, and retirement treatment for pre-2025 awards. The company will provide specified benefits including financial counseling, executive physical exams, 18 months of outplacement assistance, and payment of the employer portion of COBRA healthcare premiums during the severance period subject to standard conditions. The Agreement includes release provisions and customary noncompetition, confidentiality and nonsolicitation covenants. The full Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1.
Kontoor Brands amended its prior Form 8-K to attach financial disclosures related to its acquisition. The amendment adds the audited combined consolidated financial statements of CTC Triangle B.V. and subsidiaries (including HH-ALI PTE. Ltd.) for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 as Exhibit 99.1, and unaudited condensed combined consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 as Exhibit 99.2. It also attaches unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for Kontoor Brands giving effect to the Acquisition as Exhibit 99.3.
The filing states these exhibits were provided in fulfillment of the company’s prior commitment to supply the required financial statements and pro forma information within the 71-day timeframe referenced in the Initial 8-K. Other information in the Initial 8-K remains unchanged.