Kontoor Brands (KTB) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for April 23, 2026, with voting available online and virtually for shareholder convenience.

• Shareholders are encouraged to review proxy materials and vote by April 22, 2026.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of six directors for terms ending at the 2027 annual meeting is proposed.

• Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year ending January 2, 2027.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) is included.

• Advisory vote on the frequency of future say-on-pay votes, with a recommendation for annual votes.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Six nominees are presented for election: Scott H. Baxter, Maryelizabeth R. Campbell, Ashley D. Goldsmith, Mark L. Schiller, Robert K. Shearer, and Shelley Stewart, Jr.