Kohl's Shareholders Approve 5.2 Million Share Increase for Long-Term Compensation Plan

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Kohl's shareholders approved an amended long-term compensation plan, authorizing an additional 5.2 million shares for executive and director awards, which could lead to substantial dilution.

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• Shareholder Approval of Compensation Plan

  Shareholders approved the Kohl's Corporation 2024 Long-Term Compensation Plan, as amended and restated, at the Annual Meeting on May 20, 2026. This finalizes a proposal previously disclosed on April 10, 2026.

• Significant Share Authorization

  The approved plan authorizes an additional 5,200,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the plan, increasing the aggregate number of shares available to 12,850,000, plus unused shares from a prior plan.

• Extended Plan Term

  The term of the compensation plan has been extended for ten years, through May 20, 2036.

• Director Compensation Limit Established

  A new limit of $750,000 on the total annual compensation, including cash and equity, for any non-employee director was established.

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Shareholders approved an amended long-term compensation plan, authorizing an additional 5.2 million shares for executive and director awards. This represents a significant potential dilution for existing shareholders, especially in light of the company's recent financial struggles and cautious outlook. The plan also extends its term by ten years and sets a $750,000 annual compensation limit for non-employee directors.