Exhibit 99.1

Kontoor Brands, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

GREENSBORO, N.C. - February 19, 2020 - Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share of its common stock. The cash dividend will be payable on March 20, 2020, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2020.

About Kontoor Brands

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) is a global lifestyle apparel company, with a portfolio led by two of the world’s most iconic consumer brands: Wrangler^® and Lee^®. Kontoor designs, manufactures and distributes superior high-quality products that look good and fit right, giving people around the world the freedom and confidence to express themselves. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long-term value for its stakeholders. For more information about Kontoor Brands, please visit www.KontoorBrands.com.

Contacts

Investors:

Eric Tracy, (336) 332-5205

Senior Director, Investor Relations

Eric.Tracy@kontoorbrands.com

or

Media:

Vanessa McCutchen, (336) 332-5612

Senior Director, Corporate Communications

Vanessa.McCutchen@kontoorbrands.com

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