Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) director gets 2,236-share stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Stewart Shelley JR reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Kontoor Brands director Stewart Shelley Jr received a grant of 2,236 shares of Common Stock at no cost as compensation. This award increased his direct holdings to 26,440.02 shares of Kontoor Brands, Inc. common stock.

A footnote explains that the holding figure includes 81.951 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units since the prior statement, and that the reported common stock total includes these restricted stock units. The transaction reflects an equity award rather than an open-market purchase.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Stewart Shelley JR

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,236	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 26,440.02 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Share grant: 2,236 shares Holdings after transaction: 26,440.02 shares Dividend equivalent shares: 81.951 shares +1 more

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Share grant 2,236 shares Common Stock award on 2026-05-01

Holdings after transaction 26,440.02 shares Total direct common stock holdings following award

Dividend equivalent shares 81.951 shares Received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units

Award price $0.0000 per share Indicates compensation grant, not market purchase

Key Terms

restricted stock units, dividend equivalents, Common Stock

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restricted stock units financial

"Common stock includes 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 81.951 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units"

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.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Stewart Shelley JR

(Last) (First) (Middle)

400 N. ELM STREET

(Street)

GREENSBORO NORTH CAROLINA 27401

(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
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

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	05/01/2026		A		2,236	A	$0	26,440.02(1)	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. Includes 81.951 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units since the last statement. Common stock includes restricted stock units.

	/s/ Thomas L. Doerr, Jr. for Shelley Stewart Jr. (Pursuant to Signing Authority on File)	05/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Kontoor Brands (KTB) director Stewart Shelley Jr report on this Form 4?

Stewart Shelley Jr reported receiving a grant of 2,236 shares of Kontoor Brands common stock. The award was made at no cost, classed as a grant or other acquisition, and increased his direct holdings to 26,440.02 shares including restricted stock units.

How many Kontoor Brands (KTB) shares does Stewart Shelley Jr hold after this transaction?

After the award, Stewart Shelley Jr directly holds 26,440.02 shares of Kontoor Brands common stock. This total includes restricted stock units and 81.951 additional shares received as dividend equivalents on those restricted stock units since the last reported statement.

Was the Kontoor Brands (KTB) Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase or a grant?

The transaction was a grant or award of 2,236 common shares, not an open-market purchase. The shares were reported at a price of $0.0000 per share, indicating they were received as compensation rather than bought in the market by the director.

What does the dividend equivalents footnote mean in Kontoor Brands (KTB) director’s filing?

The footnote states 81.951 shares were received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units. This means cash dividends credited on the units were converted into additional share-equivalents, which are now included in the reported common stock and restricted stock unit holdings.

How is ownership type reported for the Kontoor Brands (KTB) director in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows the 2,236-share award as directly owned by the director, marked with ownership code "D". There is no indication of indirect ownership through entities or trusts, and no footnote disclaimers of voting or investment authority over the reported shares.