8-K

KOHLS Corp (KSS)

8-K 2024-05-15 For: 2024-05-15
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 15, 2024

KOHL’S CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Wisconsin 001-11084 39-1630919
(State or other jurisdiction<br> <br>of incorporation) (Commission<br>File Number) (IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)
N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive<br> <br>Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (262) 703-7000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading<br>Symbol(s) Name of each exchange<br> <br>on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value KSS New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

Kohl’s Corporation 2024 Long-Term Compensation Plan

At the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Kohl’s Corporation (the “Company”), the Company’s shareholders approved the Kohl’s Corporation 2024 Long-Term Compensation Plan (the “2024 Plan”). The 2024 Plan provides for the following types of awards to our current and former employees and non-employee members of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”):

(i) stock options,
(ii) SARs,
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(iii) stock awards, including restricted stock and restricted stock units,
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(iv) performance units,
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(v) performance shares, or
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(vi) substitute awards.
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The aggregate number of shares of common stock authorized under the 2024 Plan is 7,650,000 plus unused shares subject to outstanding awards as of March 29, 2024 granted under the prior plan which shall not exceed 4,785,851 shares, resulting in an aggregate pool of no more than 12,435,851.

The foregoing description of the 2024 Plan is qualified in its entirety by reference to the 2024 Plan attached as Annex A to the Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 5, 2024, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
(a) The Company’s Annual Meeting was held on May 15, 2024.
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(b) The final voting results for the proposals presented at the Annual Meeting are as follows:
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Proposal 1 – Election of the 11 individuals nominated by the Board of Directors to serve as Directors for a one-year term and until their successors are duly elected and qualified

The results of the voting on this proposal are as follows:

Company<br> <br>Nominees For Against Abstain Broker<br> <br>Non-Votes
Wendy Arlin 72,640,048 403,275 193,683 73,237,007
Michael J. Bender 72,154,900 883,727 198,379 73,237,007
Yael Cosset 71,524,813 1,510,337 201,857 73,237,007
Christine Day 72,339,077 698,983 198,946 73,237,007
H. Charles Floyd 71,447,829 1,590,691 198,486 73,237,007
Thomas A. Kingsbury 72,494,678 541,384 200,944 73,237,007
Robbin Mitchell 72,244,526 794,494 197,986 73,237,007
Jonas Prising 71,203,579 1,829,641 203,786 73,237,007
John E. Schlifske 69,562,699 3,468,398 205,909 73,237,007
Adrianne Shapira 71,379,128 1,660,961 196,917 73,237,007
Adolfo Villagomez 72,617,872 413,152 205,982 73,237,007

Proposal 2 – Advisory Vote on the Compensation of the Company’s named executive officers

The results of the voting on this proposal are as follows:

For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
67,443,157 5,535,291 258,558 73,237,007

Proposal 3 – Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending February 1, 2025

The results of the voting on this proposal are as follows:

For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
85,653,392 4,328,776 270,453 0

Proposal 4 – Approval of the Kohl’s Corporation 2024 Long-Term Compensation Plan

The results of the voting on this proposal are as follows:

For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
68,342,382 4,739,955 154,669 73,237,007

Proposal 5 – Shareholder Proposal—Corporate Financial Sustainability Report

The results of the voting on this proposal are as follows:

For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes
4,165,009 68,595,949 476,048 73,237,007
(c) Not applicable.
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(d) Not applicable.
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Item 8.01 Other Events
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On May 15, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing events which took place in connection with the Annual Meeting. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

On May 15, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend will be paid on June 26, 2024 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on June 12, 2024. A copy of the press release announcing the dividend is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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10.1 Kohl’s Corporation 2024 Long-Term Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Annex A to the Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on April 5, 2024
99.1 Press Release regarding Annual Meeting dated May 15, 2024
99.2 Press Release regarding Dividend dated May 15, 2024
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated: May 15, 2024

KOHL’S CORPORATION
By: /s/ Jennifer Kent
Jennifer Kent
Senior Executive Vice President,
Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

LOGO

Kohl’s Corporation Holds Annual Shareholders Meeting

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.—May 15, 2024 — Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) (“Kohl’s” or the “Company”) today held its annual shareholders meeting. Following are the preliminary results for the five proposals voted upon by shareholders:

1. Kohl’s shareholders elected Wendy Arlin, Michael J. Bender, Yael Cosset, Christine Day, H. Charles Floyd,<br>Thomas A. Kingsbury, Robbin Mitchell, Jonas Prising, John E. Schlifske, Adrianne Shapira, and Adolfo Villagomez to the board of directors for one-year terms, with an average vote in favor of more than 96<br>percent of the votes cast;
2. The advisory vote to approve the compensation of Kohl’s named executive officers received more than 92<br>percent of the votes cast;
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3. The proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Kohl’s independent registered<br>public accounting firm for fiscal year 2024 received more than 94 percent of the votes cast;
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4. Kohl’s shareholders voted to approve the Kohl’s Corporation 2024 Long-Term Compensation Plan, which<br>received a vote in favor of more than 93 percent of the votes cast; and
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5. Kohl’s shareholders voted against a shareholder proposal around the company’s Corporate Financial<br>Sustainability Report, with a vote in favor of less than six percent of the votes cast.
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Final results will be reported on a current report on Form 8-K.

About Kohl’s

Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer built on a foundation that combines great brands, incredible value and convenience for our customers. Kohl’s serves millions of families in our more than 1,100 stores in 49 states, online at Kohls.com, and through our Kohl’s App. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl’s impact on the community or how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com.

Contacts

Investor Relations:

Mark Rupe, (262) 703-1266, mark.rupe@kohls.com

Media:

Jen Johnson, (262) 703-5241, jen.johnson@kohls.com

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

Kohl’s Declares Quarterly Dividend

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—May 15, 2024—The Board of Directors of Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable June 26, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 12, 2024.

About Kohl’s

Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer built on a foundation that combines great brands, incredible value and convenience for our customers. Kohl’s serves millions of families in our more than 1,100 stores in 49 states, online at Kohls.com, and through our Kohl’s App. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohl’s impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com. ****

Contacts

Investor Relations:

Mark Rupe, (262) 703-1266, mark.rupe@kohls.com

Media:

Jen Johnson, (262) 703-5241, jen.johnson@kohls.com