Kontoor Brands (KTB) EVP reports equity award and updated share holdings

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kontoor Brands, Inc. executive Jennifer H. Broyles, EVP and Global Brands President, reported an equity award in the form of common stock. She acquired 3,647.903 shares of common stock at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, described as the settlement of performance share units for the performance period ending January 3, 2026.

Following this grant or award acquisition, her directly held common stock, including restricted stock units, increased to 38,766.428 shares. The filing also reports a change in indirectly owned common stock held by her spouse, totaling 6,367.570 shares after the transaction, while the specific direction of that indirect transaction is not detailed.

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^*

Broyles Jennifer H.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

400 N. ELM STREET

(Street)

GREENSBORO NC 27401

(City) (State) (Zip)

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, Global Brands President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/23/2026

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

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

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

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	02/23/2026		A		3,647.903(1)	A	$0	38,766.428(2)	D
Common Stock	02/23/2026				1,061.559(1)	A	$0	6,367.57(2)	I	by Spouse

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 settlement of performance share units for the performance period ending January 3, 2026.

2. Common stock includes restricted stock units.

	/s/ Thomas L. Doerr, Jr. for Jennifer H. Broyles (Pursuant to Signing Authority on File)	02/25/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did KTB executive Jennifer H. Broyles report?

Jennifer H. Broyles reported receiving an equity award of common stock. She acquired 3,647.903 shares through settlement of performance share units for a performance period ending January 3, 2026, increasing her directly held common stock, including restricted stock units, to 38,766.428 shares.

How many Kontoor Brands (KTB) shares does Jennifer H. Broyles hold after the Form 4 filing?

After the reported transactions, Jennifer H. Broyles directly holds 38,766.428 shares of Kontoor Brands common stock. The filing notes that this common stock amount includes restricted stock units, reflecting both her existing holdings and the newly settled performance share units.

What is the nature of the equity award reported by KTB executive Jennifer H. Broyles?

The equity award represents the settlement of performance share units into common stock. Specifically, 3,647.903 shares were delivered for the performance period ending January 3, 2026, at a stated price of $0.0000 per share, increasing her direct ownership stake.

How are Jennifer H. Broyles’ indirect Kontoor Brands (KTB) holdings reported?

The filing reports indirectly owned common stock held by her spouse. After the reported transaction, these indirect holdings total 6,367.570 shares. The transaction is coded as indirect ownership "by Spouse," while the specific direction of that indirect transaction is not detailed.

Does the KTB Form 4 indicate any purchase or sale on the open market by Jennifer H. Broyles?

The Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares from performance share unit settlement, not an open-market trade. The transaction code is "A" for acquisition, with a stated price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting an equity award rather than a market purchase.