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KSS · Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) · Filed April 10, 2026

Kohls Corp — Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A)

Form
DEFA14A
Filed
April 10, 2026
Ticker
KSS
Accession
0001104659-26-041772
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Kohl’s board urges shareholders to vote For all four proposals, including eight director nominees, executive pay advisory, EY auditor ratification, and the Amended and Restated 2024 Long-Term Compensation Plan.

About Kohls Corp
Market cap
$1.8B
1Y TSR
+64.2%
3Y TSR
−9.2%
Board grade
C-
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
CEO
Michael J Bender
Last annual meeting: May 20, 2026 · View full Kohls Corp profile →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.  )

Filed by the Registrant

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Check the appropriate box:

Preliminary Proxy Statement

Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))

Definitive Proxy Statement

Definitive Additional Materials

Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12

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KOHL’S CORPORATION


(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)


(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)

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Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11


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Your Vote Counts! KOHL’S CORPORATION N56 W17000 RIDGEWOOD DRIVE MENOMONEE FALLS, WI 53051 KOHL’S CORPORATION 2026 Annual Meeting Vote by May 19, 2026 11:59 PM ET You invested in KOHL’S CORPORATION and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on May 20, 2026. Vote Virtually at the Meeting* May 20, 2026 8:00 A.M., Central Time Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/KSS2026 *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. Smartphone users Point your camera here and vote without entering a control number For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # Get informed before you vote View the Notice and Proxy Statement and Form 10-K online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to May 6, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. Vote at www.ProxyVote.com Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”. Voting Items Board Recommends 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 1a. Wendy Arlin For 1b. Michael J. Bender For 1c. Yael Cosset For 1d. H. Charles Floyd For 1e. Robbin Mitchell For 1f. Jonas Prising For 1g. John E. Schlifske For 1h. Adolfo Villagomez For 2. Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our Named Executive Officers. For 3. Ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2027. For 4. Management Proposal: Approve the Amended and Restated Kohl’s Corporation 2024 Long-Term Compensation Plan. For NOTE: In their discretion, the Proxies are authorized to vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

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Frequently asked questions

When did Kohls Corp file this DEFA14A?
Kohls Corp (KSS) filed this Additional Proxy Materials (DEFA14A) with the SEC on April 10, 2026. The accession number assigned by EDGAR is 0001104659-26-041772.
What does a DEFA14A disclose?
DEFA14A is additional definitive proxy soliciting material filed in connection with a shareholder meeting — supplemental letters, slides, or amendments issued after the main proxy statement.
What is the key takeaway from this filing?
Kohl’s board urges shareholders to vote For all four proposals, including eight director nominees, executive pay advisory, EY auditor ratification, and the Amended and Restated 2024 Long-Term Compensation Plan. This is Boardroom Alpha's one-line summary of the additional proxy materials; see the full filing text above for the formal disclosure.
Where can I find Kohls Corp's prior proxy statements on EDGAR?
The SEC EDGAR browser lists every DEFA14A Kohls Corp has filed under CIK 885639, sortable by date. Use the "View on SEC EDGAR" link in the page header, or browse directly via https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar.
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