---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001760965-25-000086"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "KTB"
cik: "0001760965"
company_name: "Kontoor Brands, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-09-05T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T07:59:43.996234+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Kontoor Brands finalizes separation with EVP/COO Thomas Waldron; $1.35M severance

## Summary
- Waldron to remain in non-executive role through Sep 30, 2025, then separate.
- Severance of $1.35M (18 months base salary) paid biweekly over 18 months.
- Eligible for prorated 2025 AIP award; 2025 PRSUs and RSUs continue vesting.
- Non-compete and non-solicitation covenants apply for 18 months after separation.
- Reaffirmation required after Sep 30 to receive 90% of severance and benefits.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001760965-25-000086
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: KTB
- cik: 0001760965
- company_name: Kontoor Brands, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-09-05T23:59:59+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/1760965/000176096525000086/0001760965-25-000086-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1760965/000176096525000086/ktb-20250831.htm

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