Kontoor Brands director defers fees into 47.64 units

The deferred-plan phantom units are designated for 100% cash settlement upon retirement, while reported common-stock holdings include restricted stock units.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) director Thomas E. Waldron acquired 47.6402 phantom stock units on October 2, 2026, under the Kontoor Brands Deferred Savings Plan For Non-Employee Directors Plan. The units are to be settled 100% in cash upon retirement. His reported direct common-stock position after the transaction was 87,174.4430 shares; that amount includes restricted stock units and 154.443 shares received as dividend equivalents since the last statement.

Insider Trade Summary

derivative: 47.6402 shares

derivative 2 txns

Insider Waldron Thomas E.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
derivative	Phantom Stock-d F2, F3, F4	47.6402	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock F1	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Phantom Stock-d — 47.6402 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 87,174.443 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

1. F1. Includes 154.443 shares received as dividend equivalents on restricted stock units since the last statement. Common stock includes restricted stock units.
2. F2. 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. F3. 1 for 1.
4. F4. There is no date that should appear in these columns. These columns are not applicable to this particular filing.

Key Figures

Phantom stock units acquired: 47.6402 units Direct common stock held: 87,174.4430 shares Dividend equivalents: 154.443 shares

3 metrics

Phantom stock units acquired 47.6402 units October 2, 2026; deferred directors' fees plan

Direct common stock held 87,174.4430 shares After the October 2, 2026 transaction; includes restricted stock units

Dividend equivalents 154.443 shares Received on restricted stock units since the last statement

Key Terms

phantom stock units, fair market value, deemed reinvestment of dividends, restricted stock units

4 terms

phantom stock units technical

"phantom stock units ("PSUs") accrued under the Plan"

Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.

fair market value financial

"fair market value (average of the high and low selling prices) per share"

The price a willing buyer and a willing seller would agree on for an asset or security when neither is under pressure and both have access to the same information. Think of it as the market’s neutral estimate of what something is worth, like the price two neighbors would settle on for a car after comparing similar listings. Investors care because fair market value guides buying and selling decisions, tax reporting, portfolio valuation, and how accurately company assets are reflected in financial statements.

deemed reinvestment of dividends financial

"may vary over time due to deemed reinvestment of dividends"

restricted stock units financial

"154.443 shares received as dividend equivalents on 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.

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How many phantom stock units did KTB director Thomas E. Waldron acquire?

Thomas E. Waldron, a director of Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB), acquired 47.6402 phantom stock units on October 2, 2026, under the company's deferred savings plan for non-employee directors.

How are KTB's phantom stock units settled?

The phantom stock units are to be settled 100% in cash upon the reporting person's retirement.

How are KTB's deferred-plan phantom stock units calculated?

The units acquired equal the amount of directors' fees deferred divided by the fair market value per share on the date of deferral, calculated as the average of that day's high and low selling prices. The number beneficially owned may vary over time due to deemed reinvestment of dividends.

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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^*

Waldron Thomas E.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

400 NORTH 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)
10/02/2026

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								87,174.443(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
Phantom Stock-d(2)	(3)	10/02/2026				47.6402		(4)	(4)	Common Stock	47.6402	$0	47.6402	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 154.443 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.

	/s/ Thomas L. Doerr, Jr. for Thomas E. Waldron (Pursuant to Signing Authority on File)	10/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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