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Director Ashley Goldsmith granted shares in Kontoor Brands (KTB)

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Goldsmith Ashley reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. director Ashley Goldsmith reported a stock-based compensation grant and updated deferred compensation holdings. On May 1, 2026, Goldsmith received 2,236 shares of Common Stock as a grant or award, bringing direct Common Stock holdings to 14,869.672 shares, which include restricted stock units and dividend equivalents.

The filing also shows 3,083.3199 phantom stock units tied to Common Stock under the Kontoor Brands Deferred Savings Plan For Non-Employee Directors. These phantom stock units are settled 100% in cash upon retirement, with amounts based on deferred directors’ fees and deemed reinvestment of dividends over time.

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Insider Goldsmith Ashley
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,236 $0.00 --
holding Phantom Stock-d -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 14,869.672 shares (Direct, null); Phantom Stock-d — 3,083.32 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Includes 81.951 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units since the last statement. Common stock includes restricted stock units. Represents phantom stock units ("PSUs") accrued under the Kontoor Brands Deferred Savings Plan For Non-Employee Directors Plan ("Plan"), to be settled 100% in cash upon the reporting person's retirement. The number of PSUs acquired equals the amount of Directors' fees deferred by the reporting person divided by the fair market value (average of the high and low selling prices) per share on the date of deferral. The number of PSUs beneficially owned may vary over time due to deemed reinvestment of dividends. 1 for 1. There is no date that should appear in these columns. These columns are not applicable to this particular filing. Includes 20.374 shares received as dividend equivalents on PSUs since the last statement.
Common Stock grant 2,236 shares Grant/award on May 1, 2026 (code A)
Common Stock holdings after grant 14,869.672 shares Direct ownership following transaction
Phantom stock units 3,083.3199 units Phantom Stock-d, 1-for-1 with Common Stock, cash-settled at retirement
Dividend equivalents on RSUs 81.951 shares Added to Common Stock holdings since last statement
Dividend equivalents on PSUs 20.374 shares Added to phantom stock units since last statement
Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Reported for 2,236-share Common Stock award
Phantom Stock-d financial
"Represents phantom stock units ("PSUs") accrued under the Kontoor Brands Deferred Savings Plan For Non-Employee Directors Plan"
restricted stock units financial
"Includes 81.951 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units since the last statement"
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 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.
Deferred Savings Plan For Non-Employee Directors Plan financial
"accrued under the Kontoor Brands Deferred Savings Plan For Non-Employee Directors Plan ("Plan"), to be settled 100% in cash"
phantom stock units ("PSUs") financial
"Represents phantom stock units ("PSUs") accrued under the Kontoor Brands Deferred Savings Plan"
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
Goldsmith Ashley

(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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/01/2026A2,236A$014,869.672(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Phantom Stock-d(2)(3) (4) (4)Common Stock3,083.31993,083.3199(5)D
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.
2. Represents phantom stock units ("PSUs") accrued under the Kontoor Brands Deferred Savings Plan For Non-Employee Directors Plan ("Plan"), to be settled 100% in cash upon the reporting person's retirement. The number of PSUs acquired equals the amount of Directors' fees deferred by the reporting person divided by the fair market value (average of the high and low selling prices) per share on the date of deferral. The number of PSUs beneficially owned may vary over time due to deemed reinvestment of dividends.
3. 1 for 1.
4. There is no date that should appear in these columns. These columns are not applicable to this particular filing.
5. Includes 20.374 shares received as dividend equivalents on PSUs since the last statement.
/s/ Thomas L. Doerr, Jr. for Ashley Goldsmith (Pursuant to Signing Authority on File)05/05/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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FAQ

What stock grant did Ashley Goldsmith report for Kontoor Brands (KTB)?

Ashley Goldsmith reported receiving a grant of 2,236 shares of Common Stock on May 1, 2026. This award increased her direct Common Stock holdings, which include restricted stock units and related dividend equivalents, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

How many Kontoor Brands (KTB) shares does Ashley Goldsmith hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Ashley Goldsmith directly holds 14,869.672 shares of Kontoor Brands Common Stock. This total includes restricted stock units and 81.951 shares received as dividend equivalents since the last statement, according to the filing footnotes.

What are the phantom stock units reported by Ashley Goldsmith in Kontoor Brands (KTB)?

Goldsmith holds 3,083.3199 phantom stock units under the Kontoor Brands Deferred Savings Plan For Non-Employee Directors. These PSUs are linked 1-for-1 to Common Stock value but are settled entirely in cash upon her retirement, based on deferred directors’ fees and dividend reinvestment.

Were Ashley Goldsmith’s new Kontoor Brands (KTB) shares purchased on the market?

No. The Form 4 identifies the 2,236 shares as a grant, award, or other acquisition coded “A,” not an open-market purchase. The transaction price per share is reported as $0.0000, indicating a compensation-related award rather than a market trade.

How are dividend equivalents reflected in Ashley Goldsmith’s Kontoor Brands (KTB) holdings?

The filing states that Common Stock holdings include 81.951 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units since the last statement. It also notes 20.374 shares equivalent added to phantom stock units (PSUs) through deemed dividend reinvestment.