On June 12, 2026, S. Denise Sumner informed Kontoor Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) that she will retire as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Kontoor Brands Inc. (NYSE: KTB), effective as of August 28, 2026 (the “Retirement Date”). Until the Retirement Date, Ms. Sumner will continue to serve the Company on a full time basis in her current position and will receive from the Company her normal salary and other compensation and benefits otherwise due to her. Following the Retirement Date, Ms. Sumner has agreed to serve in an advisory role to the Company through January 1, 2027. In connection with Ms. Sumner’s retirement, Andrew Taylor will be appointed as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective as of August 28, 2026.

Ms. Sumner served the Company, and its predecessor company, for nearly sixteen years. She has been a valued partner to the Company since the spin, with oversight for building the global accounting and reporting teams. The Company thanks Ms. Sumner for her service and wishes her well in retirement.