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): April 13, 2018
KOHLS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Wisconsin |
001-11084 |
39-1630919 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin |
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53051 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrants telephone number, including area code: (262) 703-7000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Item 8.01
Other Events .
On April 2, 2018, Kohls Corporation (the Company) commenced a cash tender offer for up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $300 million of its 7.250% Debentures due 2029, 6.875% Notes due 2037, 6.000% Debentures due 2033, 4.000% Notes due 2021, 4.750% Notes due 2023 and 3.250% Notes due 2023 (the Tender Offer).
On April 16, 2018, the Company announced the early tender results as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 13, 2018, the early tender deadline for the Tender Offer. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits .
(d)
Exhibits
Exhibit No. |
Description |
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Press Release announcing the early tender results for the Tender Offer, dated April 16, 2018 |
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: April 16, 2018
KOHLS CORPORATION
By:
/s/ Jason J. Kelroy
Jason J. Kelroy
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Kohls Corporation Announces Early Tender Results for Cash Tender Offer
Menomonee Falls, Wis., April 16, 2018 / PRNewswire / Kohls Corporation (NYSE: KSS) announced today the early tender results as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, April 13, 2018 (the Early Tender Deadline) for the previously announced cash tender offer (the Tender Offer) for up to $300,000,000 combined aggregate principal amount (the Maximum Amount) of its 7.250% Debentures due 2029, 6.875% Notes due 2037, 6.000% Debentures due 2033, 4.000% Notes due 2021, 4.750% Notes due 2023 and 3.250% Notes due 2023 (collectively, the Notes).
The principal amount of each series of Notes that were validly tendered and not validly withdrawn in the Tender Offer as of the Early Tender Deadline is set forth in the table below.
Title of Security |
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CUSIP Number |
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Aggregate Principal Amount Outstanding |
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Acceptance Priority Level |
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Principal Amount Tendered |
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7.250% Debentures due 2029 |
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500255AF1 |
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$99,400,000 |
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1 |
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57,123,000 |
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6.875% Notes due 2037 |
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500255AQ7 |
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$149,998,000 |
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2 |
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49,136,000 |
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6.000% Debentures due 2033 |
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500255AN4 |
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$166,018,000 |
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3 |
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53,644,000 |
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4.000% Notes due 2021 |
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500255AR5 |
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$650,000,000 |
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4 |
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224,369,000 |
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4.750% Notes due 2023 |
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500255AT1 |
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$300,000,000 |
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5 |
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159,945,000 |
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3.250% Notes due 2023 |
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500255AS3 |
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$350,000,000 |
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6 |
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177,995,000 |
The settlement for the Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn on or before the Early Tender Deadline and accepted for purchase by Kohls is expected to take place on April 17, 2018 (the Initial Settlement Date). Holders whose Notes are accepted for purchase will receive the consideration to be calculated at 11:00 a.m., New York City time, today by Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC, the Lead Dealer Manager, and to be announced by separate release later today. The principal amount of each series of Notes that is purchased on the Initial Settlement Date will be determined in accordance with the acceptance priority levels and the proration procedures described in the Offer to Purchase, dated April 2, 2018 (the Offer to Purchase).
The Tender Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on April 27, 2018, unless extended (such date and time, as the same may be extended, the Expiration Time). However, as Kohls intends, subject to the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer, to accept for purchase the Maximum Amount of Notes on the Initial Settlement Date, further tenders of Notes prior to the Expiration Time will only be accepted for purchase if Kohls amends the Tender Offer to increase the Maximum Amount above the principal amount of Notes tendered as of the Early Tender Deadline. Subject to applicable law, the Tender Offer may be amended, extended, terminated or withdrawn with respect to one or more series of Notes.
The obligation of Kohls to accept for purchase, and to pay for, any Notes validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer is conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions described in the Offer to Purchase under the heading Terms of the Tender OfferConditions of the Tender Offer.
This press release is neither an offer to purchase nor a solicitation of an acceptance of securities. No offer, solicitation, purchase or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. The Tender Offer is being made solely pursuant to terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase.
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is serving as Lead Dealer Manager for the Tender Offer. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC are serving as Co-Dealer Managers for the Tender Offer. Questions regarding the Tender Offer may be directed to Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC at (800) 624-1808 (toll free) or (212) 761-1057 (collect). Requests for the Offer to Purchase or the documents incorporated by reference therein may be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc., which is acting as Tender Agent and Information Agent for the Tender Offer, at the following telephone numbers: banks and brokers, (212) 269-5550; all others toll free at (877) 478-5044 or at the following email: kss@dfking.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Kohls intends forward-looking terminology such as believes, anticipates, plans, may, intends, will, should, expects or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause Kohls actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A in Kohls Annual Report on Form 10-K and other factors as may periodically be described in Kohls filings with the SEC.
About Kohls
Kohls (NYSE: KSS) is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, Kohls offers amazing national and exclusive brands, incredible savings and an easy shopping experience in our stores, online at Kohls.com and on Kohls mobile app. Throughout its history, Kohls has given nearly $600 million to support communities nationwide. For a list of store locations or to shop online, visit Kohls.com. For more information about Kohls impact in the community or how to join our winning team, visit Corporate.Kohls.com or follow @KohlsNews on Twitter .
Contacts
Investor Relations:
Jill Timm, (262) 703-2203, jill.timm@kohls.com
Media:
Jen Johnson, (262) 703-5241, jen.johnson@kohls.com
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