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accession: "0001193125-26-147591"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GCO"
cik: "0000018498"
company_name: "GENESCO INC"
filed_at: "2026-04-08T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T06:55:26.795579+00:00"
event_type: "other"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Genesco adopts new Short-Term Incentive Plan for FY2027, replacing EVA Plan

## Summary
- STIP effective FY2027; replaces Fourth Amended and Restated EVA Plan.
- Awards based on financial, operational, and strategic performance metrics set by Compensation Committee.
- Target awards as % of salary or fixed dollar; maximum payout 3x target.
- 75% of bonus tied to business-unit performance, 25% to individual goals; Committee may reduce payouts.
- Clawback and forfeiture provisions included; 120-day employment minimum for eligibility.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-147591
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GCO
- cik: 0000018498
- company_name: GENESCO INC
- filed_at: 2026-04-08T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18498/000119312526147591/0001193125-26-147591-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/18498/000119312526147591/gco-20260408.htm

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