Kontoor Brands (NYSE: KTB) exec uses shares to cover RSU taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) reported that EVP and CHRO Peter A. Kidd had 580 shares of common stock withheld on 2026-08-14 to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations on settled restricted stock units. The per-share value for this withholding was $84.26. Following this tax-withholding disposition, Kidd directly holds 25,053.813 shares of common stock, which includes 53.736 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units; common stock totals include the related restricted stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 580 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Kidd Peter A.

Role EVP and CHRO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1, F2	580	$84.26	$49K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 25,053.813 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Represents the number of shares withheld to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations on settled restricted stock units.
2. F2. Includes 53.736 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units since the last statement. Common stock includes restricted stock units.

Key Figures

Shares withheld for tax: 580 shares Per-share value for tax withholding: $84.26 per share Post-transaction holdings: 25,053.813 shares +1 more

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Shares withheld for tax 580 shares Shares delivered or withheld to satisfy tax withholding on RSU settlement on 2026-08-14

Per-share value for tax withholding $84.26 per share Value applied to the 580 shares withheld for tax obligations

Post-transaction holdings 25,053.813 shares Total common stock (including RSUs) held directly after the transaction

Dividend equivalent shares 53.736 shares Shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units since the last statement

Key Terms

restricted stock units, dividend equivalents, withheld to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations

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restricted stock units financial

"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 53.736 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.

withheld to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations financial

"Represents the number of shares withheld to satisfy applicable tax withholding obligations"

FAQ

What insider transaction did KTB executive Peter A. Kidd report?

Peter A. Kidd reported 580 KTB shares being delivered or withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on settled restricted stock units at a per-share value of $84.26, a non-open-market tax-related transaction.

Was the KTB Form 4 transaction by Peter A. Kidd an open-market sale?

No, the reported transaction was not an open-market sale. The 580 shares were withheld or delivered solely to cover tax withholding obligations arising from the settlement of restricted stock units.

How many KTB shares does Peter A. Kidd hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the tax-withholding disposition, Peter A. Kidd directly holds 25,053.813 shares of Kontoor Brands common stock. This total includes common stock and the share-equivalent component of his restricted stock units as disclosed.

At what price per share were the KTB shares used for tax withholding valued?

The 580 KTB shares delivered or withheld for tax purposes were valued at $84.26 per share. This figure reflects the transaction value used to satisfy the applicable tax withholding obligations on restricted stock unit settlement.

What are the dividend equivalents mentioned in the KTB Form 4 for Peter A. Kidd?

The filing states that Kidd’s holdings include 53.736 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units. These dividend equivalents are credited in share form and are included in the reported common stock and RSU total.

Does the KTB Form 4 indicate changes in Peter A. Kidd’s restricted stock units?

Yes. The Form 4 notes that common stock includes restricted stock units and that 53.736 shares were added as dividend equivalents on those units since the prior statement, affecting his reported total holdings.

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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^*

Kidd Peter A.

(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)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP and CHRO

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/14/2026

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	08/14/2026		F		580(1)	D	$84.26	25,053.813(2)	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 53.736 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units since the last statement. Common stock includes restricted stock units.

	/s/ Thomas L. Doerr for Peter A. Kidd (Pursuant to a Signing Authority on File	08/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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