---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-25-292314"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KSS"
cik: "0000885639"
company_name: "KOHLS Corp"
filed_at: "2025-11-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T17:29:49.811362+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kohl's appoints Michael J. Bender as permanent CEO; base salary $1.475M

## Summary
- Bender, interim CEO since May 2025, unanimously appointed permanent CEO effective Nov 23, 2025.
- Compensation: $1.475M base salary, 175% target bonus, $9.5M annual LTI target, $200K/yr aircraft, $160K relocation.
- Board conducted comprehensive external search before appointment.
- Bender has 30+ years experience at Eyemart Express, Walmart, L Brands, PepsiCo; also serves on Acuity Brands board (AYI).
- Q3 earnings to be reported on Nov 25, 2025 (separate event).

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-25-292314
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KSS
- cik: 0000885639
- company_name: KOHLS Corp
- filed_at: 2025-11-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/885639/000119312525292314/0001193125-25-292314-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/885639/000119312525292314/kss-20251123.htm

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