8-K
filed May 21, 2026, 4:49 PM ET
ticker KTB
CIK 0001760965
M&A
confidence high
sentiment positive
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Kontoor Brands to sell Lee business to Authentic Brands Group for up to $1B
Kontoor Brands, Inc.
- Sells Lee for $750M cash at close plus up to $250M earnout over five years; transaction unanimously approved by board.
- Expected close in H2 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
- Proceeds to be used for debt reduction and increased share repurchases under existing $750M authorization.
- Portfolio sharpened to focus on Wrangler and Helly Hansen, targeting higher-growth segments.
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