UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 20, 2008
KOHL’S CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin | 001-11084 | 39-1630919 |
(State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (262) 703-7000
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On August 21, 2008, Kohl’s Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting the promotion of Kevin Mansell to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Mansell succeeds R. Lawrence Montgomery as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Montgomery will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of the Company and will continue to hold certain full time management responsibilities as described in the press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and incorporated herein by reference.
In connection with his promotion, Mr. Mansell will receive an increase in his base salary to $1,150,000, as well as a grant of 250,000 stock options and certain restricted stock awards. The foregoing summary of the compensation arrangements for Mr. Mansell does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the promotion letter attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which letter is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated August 21, 2008 |
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| 99.2 | Promotion Letter to Kevin Mansell dated August 19, 2008 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 21, 2008
KOHL’S CORPORATION
By: /s/ Richard D. Schepp
Richard D. Schepp
Executive Vice President
General Counsel and Secretary
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No. | Description |
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99.1 | Press Release dated August 21, 2008 |
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99.2 | Promotion Letter to Kevin Mansell dated August 19, 2008 |