Kontoor Brands EVP receives 4,333-share stock award

Kontoor Brands, Inc. reported that EVP, General Counsel and Secretary Thomas L. Doerr Jr. received a grant of 4,333 shares of common stock on April 1, 2026 as a share-based award at no cash cost to him.

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Kontoor Brands, Inc. reported that EVP, General Counsel and Secretary Thomas L. Doerr Jr. received a grant of 4,333 shares of common stock on April 1, 2026 as a share-based award at no cash cost to him.

To cover applicable taxes on settled restricted stock units, a total of 2,115 shares were withheld at $69.18 per share. After these transactions, Doerr directly holds 32,666.569 shares of common stock, and this amount includes restricted stock units and 64.404 shares received as dividend equivalents.

Insider Trade Summary

4 transactions reported

Mixed 4 txns

Insider Doerr Thomas L Jr

Role EVP, GC, & Secretary

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	4,333	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	811	$69.18	$56K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	698	$69.18	$48K
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	606	$69.18	$42K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 32,666.569 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Represents the number of shares withheld to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations on settled restricted stock units.
2. F2. Includes 64.404 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units since the last statement. Common stock includes restricted stock units.
3. F3. Common stock includes restricted stock units.

Key Figures

Stock award: 4,333 shares Tax withholding shares: 2,115 shares Withholding price: $69.18 per share +2 more

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Stock award 4,333 shares Grant of common stock on April 1, 2026

Tax withholding shares 2,115 shares Shares withheld to satisfy RSU tax obligations

Withholding price $69.18 per share Price used for tax-withholding dispositions

Post-transaction holdings 32,666.569 shares Common stock held directly after all transactions

Dividend equivalents 64.404 shares Shares received as dividend equivalents on RSUs

Key Terms

restricted stock units, dividend equivalents, tax withholding obligations, common stock includes restricted stock units

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restricted stock units financial

"Represents the number of shares withheld to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations on settled restricted stock units."

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

dividend equivalents financial

"Includes 64.404 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units since the last statement."

Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.

tax withholding obligations financial

"Represents the number of shares withheld to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations on settled restricted stock units."

common stock includes restricted stock units financial

"Common stock includes restricted stock units."

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Kontoor Brands (KTB) report for Thomas L. Doerr Jr.?

Kontoor Brands reported a stock award to EVP, General Counsel and Secretary Thomas L. Doerr Jr. He received 4,333 shares of common stock as a grant on April 1, 2026, recorded as a compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.

How many Kontoor Brands (KTB) shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

A total of 2,115 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations on settled restricted stock units. These shares were withheld in three transactions of 811, 698, and 606 shares at a price of $69.18 per share.

What are Thomas L. Doerr Jr.’s holdings in Kontoor Brands (KTB) after these transactions?

After the transactions, Doerr holds 32,666.569 shares of Kontoor Brands common stock directly. This figure includes restricted stock units and 64.404 shares credited as dividend equivalents on those restricted stock units since the prior statement.

Were the share dispositions in this Kontoor Brands (KTB) Form 4 open-market sales?

No, the dispositions were tax-withholding events coded as “F” transactions. Shares totaling 2,115 were delivered to satisfy tax liabilities on restricted stock units rather than being sold in the open market for investment purposes.

What does the Form 4 say about restricted stock units for Kontoor Brands (KTB)?

The filing states that common stock includes restricted stock units. It also notes that Doerr’s reported holdings include 64.404 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units, which are additional share credits linked to prior awards.

What transaction codes are used in this Kontoor Brands (KTB) Form 4 and what do they mean?

The Form 4 shows code A and code F. Code A reflects a grant or award of 4,333 shares, while code F reflects three tax-withholding dispositions totaling 2,115 shares used to pay tax liabilities on restricted stock units.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Doerr Thomas L Jr

(Last) (First) (Middle)

ONE PARK PLAZA

11270 W. PARK PLACE, SUITE 1000

(Street)

MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN 53224

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Kontoor Brands, Inc. [ KTB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, GC, & Secretary

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	04/01/2026		A		4,333	A	$0	34,781.569(2)	D
Common Stock	04/01/2026		F		811(1)	D	$69.18	33,970.569(3)	D
Common Stock	04/01/2026		F		698(1)	D	$69.18	33,272.569(3)	D
Common Stock	04/01/2026		F		606(1)	D	$69.18	32,666.569(3)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the number of shares withheld to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations on settled restricted stock units.

2. Includes 64.404 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units since the last statement. Common stock includes restricted stock units.

3. Common stock includes restricted stock units.

	/s/ Thomas L. Doerr, Jr.	04/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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