10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023

or

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________ to ________

Commission file number: 001-38854

KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

North Carolina	83-2680248
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. employer identification number)

400 N. Elm Street

Greensboro, North Carolina 27401

(Address of principal executive offices)

(336) 332-3400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value	KTB	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes þ    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes þ    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☑	Accelerated filer	☐	Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☐	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. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes ☐   No þ 

The number of shares of Common Stock of the registrant outstanding as of October 27, 2023 was 56,180,152.

KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Table of Contents

	Page
Part I — Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)	3
Consolidated Balance Sheets: September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022	3
Consolidated Statements of Operations: Three and nine months ended September 2023 and September 2022	4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income: Three and nine months ended September 2023 and September 2022	5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows: Nine months ended September 2023 and September 2022	6
Consolidated Statements of Equity: Three and nine months ended September 2023 and September 2022	7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	21
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	32
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	32
Part II — Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings	33
Item 1A. Risk Factors	33
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds, and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	33
Item 5. Other Information	33
Item 6. Exhibits	34
Signatures	35

Kontoor Brands, Inc. Q3 FY23 Form 10-Q 2

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share amounts)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	77,828	$	59,179	$	58,053
Accounts receivable, net	236,816		225,858		234,569
Inventories	605,234		596,836		678,207
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	113,186		100,396		102,425
Total current assets	1,033,064		982,269		1,073,254
Property, plant and equipment, net	110,399		104,465		101,407
Operating lease assets	63,114		51,029		47,831
Intangible assets, net	12,553		13,361		13,242
Goodwill	209,413		209,627		209,012
Other assets	197,387		221,510		208,264
TOTAL ASSETS	$	1,625,930	$	1,582,261	$	1,653,010
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings	$	—	$	7,280	$	7,093
Current portion of long-term debt	17,500		10,000		7,500
Accounts payable	182,448		206,262		306,278
Accrued liabilities	168,356		196,989		167,690
Operating lease liabilities, current	20,975		19,898		18,885
Total current liabilities	389,279		440,429		507,446
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent	41,348		31,506		30,255
Other liabilities	79,084		76,950		82,417
Long-term debt	768,595		782,619		824,793
Commitments and contingencies
Total liabilities	1,278,306		1,331,504		1,444,911
Equity
Preferred Stock, no par value; shares authorized, 90,000,000; no shares outstanding at September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022	—		—		—
Common Stock, no par value; shares authorized, 600,000,000; shares outstanding of 56,173,518 at September 2023; 55,516,872 at December 2022 and 55,464,569 at September 2022	—		—		—
Additional paid-in capital	261,966		243,696		237,934
Retained earnings	156,491		86,726		62,448
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(70,833)		(79,665)		(92,283)
Total equity	347,624		250,757		208,099
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$	1,625,930	$	1,582,261	$	1,653,010

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands, except per share amounts)		2023		2022			2023		2022
Net revenues		$	654,540	$	606,521		$	1,937,672	$	1,899,836
Costs and operating expenses
Cost of goods sold		383,075		342,460			1,129,245		1,064,190
Selling, general and administrative expenses		185,983		188,995			564,599		563,614
Total costs and operating expenses		569,058		531,455			1,693,844		1,627,804
Operating income		85,482		75,066			243,828		272,032
Interest expense		(10,454)		(8,858)			(30,390)		(25,115)
Interest income		964		263			2,074		1,028
Other expense, net		(3,764)		(2,219)			(9,142)		(5,187)
Income before income taxes		72,228		64,252			206,370		242,758
Income taxes		12,697		13,169			44,147		48,870
Net income		$	59,531	$	51,083		$	162,223	$	193,888
Earnings per common share
Basic		$	1.06	$	0.92		$	2.90	$	3.47
Diluted		$	1.05	$	0.90		$	2.85	$	3.40
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic		56,151		55,428			55,962		55,830
Diluted		56,956		56,550			56,914		57,060

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)		2023		2022			2023		2022
Net income		$	59,531	$	51,083		$	162,223	$	193,888
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Net change in foreign currency translation		(6,916)		(11,568)			5,936		(28,457)
Net change in defined benefit pension plans		(37)		6			(107)		17
Net change in derivative financial instruments		(3,787)		11,236			3,003		28,913
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of related taxes		(10,740)		(326)			8,832		473
Comprehensive income		$	48,791	$	50,757		$	171,055	$	194,361

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)	2023		2022
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	162,223	$	193,888
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	27,405		27,827
Stock-based compensation	9,017		17,758
Provision for doubtful accounts	87		2,202
Other	10,331		8,536
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(10,660)		37,673
Inventories	(6,354)		(323,449)
Accounts payable	(23,145)		98,556
Income taxes	(24,064)		(11,682)
Accrued liabilities	(10,170)		(33,473)
Other assets and liabilities	12,856		(5,107)
Cash provided by operating activities	147,526		12,729
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Property, plant and equipment expenditures	(21,553)		(13,091)
Capitalized computer software	(8,940)		(7,633)
Other	(837)		(990)
Cash used by investing activities	(31,330)		(21,714)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Borrowings under revolving credit facility	288,000		76,000
Repayments under revolving credit facility	(288,000)		(36,000)
Repayments of term loan	(7,500)		—
Repurchases of Common Stock	—		(62,494)
Dividends paid	(80,719)		(77,021)
Shares withheld for taxes, net of proceeds from issuance of Common Stock	(2,506)		(12,643)
Other	(7,297)		7,002
Cash used by financing activities	(98,022)		(105,156)
Effect of foreign currency rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	475		(13,128)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	18,649		(127,269)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period	59,179		185,322
Cash and cash equivalents – end of period	$	77,828	$	58,053

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Equity

(Unaudited)

	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total Equity
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	Shares	Amounts
Balance, December 2022	55,517	$	—	$	243,696	$	86,726	$	(79,665)	$	250,757
Net income	—	—		—		66,296		—		66,296
Stock-based compensation, net	417	—		7,412		(10,029)		—		(2,617)
Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		—		11,660		11,660
Dividends on Common Stock ($0.48 per share)	—	—		—		(26,808)		—		(26,808)
Balance, March 2023	55,934	$	—	$	251,108	$	116,185	$	(68,005)	$	299,288
Net income	—	—		—		36,396		—		36,396
Stock-based compensation, net	176	—		7,241		(638)		—		6,603
Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		—		7,912		7,912
Dividends on Common Stock ($0.48 per share)	—	—		—		(26,948)		—		(26,948)
Balance, June 2023	56,110	$	—	$	258,349	$	124,995	$	(60,093)	$	323,251
Net income	—	—		—		59,531		—		59,531
Stock-based compensation, net	64	—		3,617		(1,072)		—		2,545
Other comprehensive loss	—	—		—		—		(10,740)		(10,740)
Dividends on Common Stock ($0.48 per share)	—	—		—		(26,963)		—		(26,963)
Balance, September 2023	56,174	$	—	$	261,966	$	156,491	$	(70,833)	$	347,624

	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total Equity
(In thousands, except per share amounts)	Shares	Amounts
Balance, December 2021	56,381	$	—	$	218,259	$	22,635	$	(92,756)	$	148,138
Net income	—	—		—		80,810		—		80,810
Stock-based compensation, net	387	—		6,462		(11,833)		—		(5,371)
Other comprehensive income	—	—		—		—		9,059		9,059
Dividends on Common Stock ($0.46 per share)	—	—		—		(26,033)		—		(26,033)
Repurchases of Common Stock	(492)	—		—		(22,513)		—		(22,513)
Balance, March 2022	56,276	$	—	$	224,721	$	43,066	$	(83,697)	$	184,090
Net income	—	—		—		61,995		—		61,995
Stock-based compensation, net	109	—		7,320		(500)		—		6,820
Other comprehensive loss	—	—		—		—		(8,260)		(8,260)
Dividends on Common Stock ($0.46 per share)	—	—		—		(25,475)		—		(25,475)
Repurchases of Common Stock	(1,003)	—		—		(39,981)		—		(39,981)
Balance, June 2022	55,382	$	—	$	232,041	$	39,105	$	(91,957)	$	179,189
Net income	—	—		—		51,083		—		51,083
Stock-based compensation, net	83	—		5,893		(2,227)		—		3,666
Other comprehensive loss	—	—		—		—		(326)		(326)
Dividends on Common Stock ($0.46 per share)	—	—		—		(25,513)		—		(25,513)
Balance, September 2022	55,465	$	—	$	237,934	$	62,448	$	(92,283)	$	208,099

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1 — BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Description of Business

Kontoor Brands, Inc. ("Kontoor," the "Company," "we," "us" or "our") is a global lifestyle apparel company headquartered in the United States ("U.S."). The Company designs, produces, procures, markets, distributes and licenses apparel, footwear and accessories, primarily under the brand names Wrangler® and Lee®. The Company's products are sold in the U.S. through mass merchants, specialty stores, mid-tier and traditional department stores, company-operated stores and online. The Company's products are also sold internationally, primarily in the Europe and Asia-Pacific regions, through department, specialty, company-operated, concession retail and independently-operated partnership stores and online.

Fiscal Year

The Company operates and reports using a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to December 31 of each year. Accordingly, this Form 10-Q presents the third quarter of the Company's fiscal year ending December 30, 2023 ("fiscal 2023"), which is a 52-week fiscal year. For presentation purposes herein, all references to periods ended September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022 correspond to the fiscal periods ended September 30, 2023, December 31, 2022 and October 1, 2022, respectively.

Macroeconomic Environment and Other Recent Developments

Macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, rising interest rates, recessionary concerns, fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates and uncertainty in global credit and banking markets, as well as global supply chain issues, labor challenges and uneven economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in China, continue to adversely impact global economic conditions, as well as the Company's operations. Additionally, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the conflict in Israel, are causing disruption in the surrounding areas and greater uncertainty in the global economy. The Company considered the impact of these developments on the assumptions and estimates used when preparing these quarterly financial statements including, but not limited to, our allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory valuations, liabilities for variable consideration, deferred tax valuation allowances, fair value measurements including asset impairment evaluations, the effectiveness of the Company’s hedging instruments and expected compliance with all applicable financial covenants in our Credit Agreement (as defined in Note 7 to the Company's financial statements). These assumptions and estimates may change as new events occur and additional information is obtained regarding the impact of the above conditions. Such future changes may have an adverse impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position and liquidity.

Basis of Presentation - Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to fairly state the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 2023 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for fiscal 2023. The unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2023 ("2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K").

Out-of-Period Adjustment

During the three months ended September 2023, management identified inaccuracies in processing certain transactions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("U.S. Customs") arising from the implementation of the Company's enterprise resource planning system, which resulted in underpayment of duties owed to U.S. Customs for the 2021 to 2023 periods. Accordingly, the Company recorded a $13.1 million adjustment in the current period within "cost of goods sold" for additional duty expense related to prior periods. The Company concluded that the out-of-period adjustment was not material to the consolidated financial statements for the current interim period or to any previously reported annual or interim periods.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-04, "Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations," which requires entities that use supplier finance programs in connection with the purchase of goods and services to disclose key terms of the programs, outstanding confirmed amounts as of period end, a description of where those obligations are presented in the balance sheet and an annual rollforward of obligations. This guidance was adopted by the Company during the first quarter of 2023, except for the requirement to include a rollforward of obligations which is effective beginning in 2024 with early adoption permitted. Refer to Note 6 to the Company's financial statements for additional information related to supplier finance program obligations.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

NOTE 2 — REVENUES

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables present revenues disaggregated by channel and geography. Revenues from licensing arrangements are included within the U.S. or Non-U.S. Wholesale channels, based on the respective region where the licensee sells the product. Direct-to-Consumer revenues include sales from company-operated Wrangler® and Lee® branded full-price and outlet stores, online and international concession arrangements.

Other includes sales and licensing of Rock & Republic®, other company-owned brands and private label apparel.

	Three Months Ended September 2023
(In thousands)	Wrangler		Lee		Other		Total
Channel revenues
U.S. Wholesale	$	355,608	$	103,564	$	1,799	$	460,971
Non-U.S. Wholesale	53,644		71,433		—		125,077
Direct-to-Consumer	35,287		33,030		175		68,492
Total	$	444,539	$	208,027	$	1,974	$	654,540
Geographic revenues
U.S.	$	385,501	$	118,352	$	1,974	$	505,827
International	59,038		89,675		—		148,713
Total	$	444,539	$	208,027	$	1,974	$	654,540

	Three Months Ended September 2022
(In thousands)	Wrangler		Lee		Other		Total
Channel revenues
U.S. Wholesale	$	324,564	$	84,122	$	1,771	$	410,457
Non-U.S. Wholesale	50,448		81,682		28		132,158
Direct-to-Consumer	31,149		32,661		96		63,906
Total	$	406,161	$	198,465	$	1,895	$	606,521
Geographic revenues
U.S.	$	351,624	$	98,862	$	1,867	$	452,353
International	54,537		99,603		28		154,168
Total	$	406,161	$	198,465	$	1,895	$	606,521

	Nine Months Ended September 2023
(In thousands)	Wrangler		Lee		Other		Total
Channel revenues
U.S. Wholesale	$	1,048,491	$	337,081	$	7,393	$	1,392,965
Non-U.S. Wholesale	143,667		188,670		10		332,347
Direct-to-Consumer	101,013		110,933		414		212,360
Total	$	1,293,171	$	636,684	$	7,817	$	1,937,672
Geographic revenues
U.S.	$	1,132,741	$	382,290	$	7,807	$	1,522,838
International	160,430		254,394		10		414,834
Total	$	1,293,171	$	636,684	$	7,817	$	1,937,672

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 2022
(In thousands)	Wrangler		Lee		Other		Total
Channel revenues
U.S. Wholesale	$	1,003,753	$	341,125	$	6,425	$	1,351,303
Non-U.S. Wholesale	143,724		212,591		903		357,218
Direct-to-Consumer	89,051		102,022		242		191,315
Total	$	1,236,528	$	655,738	$	7,570	$	1,899,836
Geographic revenues
U.S.	$	1,078,998	$	384,035	$	6,667	$	1,469,700
International	157,530		271,703		903		430,136
Total	$	1,236,528	$	655,738	$	7,570	$	1,899,836

Contract Balances and Performance Obligations

The following table presents information about contract balances recorded in the Company's balance sheets:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Accounts receivable, net	$	236,816	$	225,858	$	234,569
Contract assets (a)	8,704		5,050		6,599
Contract liabilities (b)	1,348		1,057		919

(a) Included within "prepaid expenses and other current assets" in the Company's balance sheets.

(b) Included within "accrued liabilities" in the Company's balance sheets.

For the three and nine months ended September 2023 and September 2022, no significant revenue was recognized that was included in contract liabilities as of December 2022 and December 2021, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 2023, no significant revenue was recognized from performance obligations satisfied, or partially satisfied, in prior periods. As of September 2023, the Company has contractual rights under its licensing agreements to receive $62.1 million of fixed consideration related to the future minimum guarantees through December 2028.

NOTE 3 — BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company has two reportable segments:

•Wrangler — Wrangler® branded denim, apparel, footwear and accessories.

•Lee — Lee® branded denim, apparel, footwear and accessories.

The Company considers its chief executive officer to be its chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker allocates resources and assesses performance based on the global brand operating results of Wrangler® and Lee®, which are the Company's operating and reportable segments.

In addition, we report an "Other" category to reconcile segment revenues and segment profit to the Company's operating results, but the Other category does not meet the criteria to be considered a reportable segment. Other includes sales and licensing of Rock & Republic®, other company-owned brands and private label apparel.

Accounting policies utilized for internal management reporting at the individual segments are consistent with those disclosed in the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Corporate and other expenses and interest income and expense are not controlled by segment management and therefore are excluded from the measurement of segment profit.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The following table presents financial information for the Company's reportable segments and income before income taxes:

	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)		2023		2022			2023		2022
Segment revenues:
Wrangler		$	444,539	$	406,161		$	1,293,171	$	1,236,528
Lee		208,027		198,465			636,684		655,738
Total reportable segment revenues		652,566		604,626			1,929,855		1,892,266
Other revenues		1,974		1,895			7,817		7,570
Total net revenues		$	654,540	$	606,521		$	1,937,672	$	1,899,836
Segment profit:
Wrangler		$	81,556	$	75,597		$	223,639	$	226,049
Lee		20,735		26,703			77,473		101,837
Total reportable segment profit		$	102,291	$	102,300		$	301,112	$	327,886
Corporate and other expenses		(20,091)		(28,775)			(65,815)		(60,774)
Interest expense		(10,454)		(8,858)			(30,390)		(25,115)
Interest income		964		263			2,074		1,028
Loss related to other revenues		(482)		(678)			(611)		(267)
Income before income taxes		$	72,228	$	64,252		$	206,370	$	242,758

NOTE 4 — ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The following table presents a rollforward of the allowance for doubtful accounts:

	Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)		2023		2022
Balance, December		$	9,918	$	11,705
Increase in provision for expected credit losses		87		2,116
Accounts receivable balances written off		(1,247)		(1,069)
Other (1)		(105)		(1,197)
Balance, September		$	8,653	$	11,555

(1) Other primarily includes the impact of foreign currency translation and recoveries of amounts previously written off, none of which were individually significant.

Sale of Trade Accounts Receivable

The Company is party to an agreement with a financial institution to sell selected trade accounts receivable on a nonrecourse basis. Under this agreement, up to $377.5 million of the Company’s trade accounts receivable may be sold to the financial institution and remain outstanding at any point in time. The Company removes the sold balances from "accounts receivable, net" in its balance sheet at the time of sale. The Company does not retain any interests in the sold trade accounts receivable but continues to service and collect outstanding trade accounts receivable on behalf of the financial institution.

During the nine months ended September 2023 and September 2022, the Company sold total trade accounts receivable of $1,023.5 million and $1,016.0 million, respectively. As of September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022, $216.2 million, $246.0 million and $197.8 million, respectively, of the sold trade accounts receivable had been removed from the Company's balance sheets but remained outstanding with the financial institution.

The funding fees charged by the financial institution for this program are reflected in the Company's statements of operations within "other expense, net" and were $3.0 million and $9.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 2023, respectively, and $1.4 million and $3.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 2022, respectively. Net proceeds of this program are reflected as operating activities in the Company's statements of cash flows.

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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

NOTE 5 — INVENTORIES

The following table presents components of "inventories" recorded in the Company's balance sheets:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Finished products	$	526,633	$	509,554	$	584,480
Work-in-process	34,325		34,316		37,823
Raw materials	44,276		52,966		55,904
Total inventories	$	605,234	$	596,836	$	678,207

NOTE 6 — SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCING

The Company facilitates voluntary Supply Chain Finance ("SCF") programs with its financial institutions that allow certain suppliers the option to sell or assign their rights to receivables due from the Company, enabling the suppliers to receive payment from the financial institutions sooner than our negotiated payment terms. Participation in an SCF program is based on terms and conditions negotiated directly between the suppliers and the financial institutions. The Company agrees to commercial terms with suppliers independent of their participation in an SCF program, and thus their participation has no impact on our payment terms. The Company is not a party to the agreements between our suppliers and the financial institutions, and has no economic interest in our suppliers' decision to participate in an SCF program. Suppliers who participate in an SCF program have sole discretion to determine which invoices, if any, are to be sold to the financial institutions. All amounts payable to suppliers who participate in SCF programs are included within "accounts payable" in the Company's balance sheets, and the Company's associated payments are included in operating activities in the Company's statements of cash flows. At September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022, accounts payable included total outstanding balances of $21.9 million, $24.7 million and $21.0 million, respectively, due to suppliers that participate in the SCF programs.

NOTE 7 — SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT

Short-term Borrowings

At September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022, the Company had $23.7 million, $24.8 million and $24.3 million, respectively, of international lines of credit with various banks, which are uncommitted and may be terminated at any time by either the Company or the banks. There was no outstanding balance under these arrangements at September 2023, and $7.1 million and $6.9 million of outstanding balances at December 2022 and September 2022, respectively. In addition, short-term borrowings included other debt of $0.2 million at both December 2022 and September 2022, with no balance remaining at September 2023.

Long-term Debt

The following table presents the components of "long-term debt" as recorded in the Company's balance sheets:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Revolving Credit Facility	$	—	$	—	$	40,000
Term Loan A	390,849		397,954		397,822
4.125% Notes, due 2029	395,246		394,665		394,471
Total long-term debt	786,095		792,619		832,293
Less: current portion	(17,500)		(10,000)		(7,500)
Long-term debt, due beyond one year	$	768,595	$	782,619	$	824,793

Credit Facilities

On November 18, 2021, the Company completed a refinancing pursuant to which it issued $400.0 million of unsecured Notes (as defined below) and amended and restated its senior secured Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for (i) a five-year $400.0 million term loan A facility (“Term Loan A”), with quarterly mandatory repayments which commenced in March 2023 and (ii) a five-year $500.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) (collectively, the “Credit Facilities”) with the lenders and agents party thereto.

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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Term Loan A had an outstanding principal amount of $392.5 million at September 2023, and $400.0 million at both December 2022 and September 2022, which is reported net of unamortized deferred financing costs. As of September 2023, interest expense on Term Loan A was being recorded at an effective annual interest rate of 4.4%, including the amortization of deferred financing costs and the impact of the Company’s interest rate swap.

The Revolving Credit Facility may be used to borrow funds in both U.S. dollar and certain non-U.S. dollar currencies, and has a $75.0 million letter of credit sublimit. As of September 2023, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and $11.7 million of outstanding standby letters of credit issued on behalf of the Company, leaving $488.3 million available for borrowing against this facility.

The interest rate per annum applicable to the Credit Agreement is an interest rate benchmark elected by the Company based on the currency and term of the borrowing plus an applicable margin, as defined therein.

The Credit Agreement contains certain affirmative and negative covenants customary for financings of this type as well as customary events of default. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains financial covenants which require compliance with (i) a total leverage ratio not to exceed 4.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of any test period, with an allowance for up to two elections to increase the limit to 5.00 to 1.00 in connection with certain material acquisitions, and (ii) a consolidated interest coverage ratio as of the last day of any test period to be no less than 3.00 to 1.00. As of September 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and expects to maintain compliance with the applicable covenants for at least one year from the issuance of these financial statements.

Senior Notes

On November 18, 2021, the Company entered into an indenture (the “Indenture”) by and among the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company named as guarantors therein (the “Guarantors”), pursuant to which it issued $400.0 million of unsecured senior notes due November 2029 (the “Notes”) through a private placement pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.125% per annum, payable in cash in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year.

The Notes had an outstanding principal amount of $400.0 million at September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022, which is reported net of unamortized deferred financing costs. As of September 2023, interest expense on the Notes was being recorded at an effective annual interest rate of 4.3%, including the amortization of deferred financing costs.

The Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Company’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries (other than certain excluded subsidiaries) that are borrowers under or guarantors of the Credit Facilities or certain other indebtedness. The Indenture governing the Notes contains customary negative covenants for financings of this type. The Indenture does not contain any financial covenants. As of September 2023, the Company was in compliance with the Indenture and expects to maintain compliance with the applicable covenants for at least one year from the issuance of these financial statements.

Refer to Note 10 in the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding the Company’s debt obligations.

Total cash paid for interest was $23.5 million and $18.7 million during the nine months ended September 2023 and September 2022, respectively.

NOTE 8 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Certain assets and liabilities measured and reported at fair value are classified in a three-level hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation process. Categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy is based on the observability and objectivity of the pricing inputs, as follows:

•Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

•Level 2 — Significant directly observable data (other than Level 1 quoted prices) or significant indirectly observable data through corroboration with observable market data. Inputs would normally be (i) quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, (ii) quoted prices in inactive markets for identical or similar assets or liabilities or (iii) information derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

•Level 3 — Prices or valuation techniques that require significant unobservable data inputs. These inputs would normally be the Company's own data and judgments about assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following tables present financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured and recorded in the Company's financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis:

			Fair Value Measurement Using
(In thousands)	Total Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
September 2023
Financial assets:
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds	$	53,655	$	53,655	$	—	$	—
Time deposits	2,286		2,286		—		—
Foreign currency exchange contracts	19,731		—		19,731		—
Interest rate swap agreements	6,067		—		6,067		—
Investment securities	44,841		44,841		—		—
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	1,774		—		1,774		—
Deferred compensation	46,799		—		46,799		—

			Fair Value Measurement Using
(In thousands)	Total Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
December 2022
Financial assets:
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds	$	20,097	$	20,097	$	—	$	—
Time deposits	2,194		2,194		—		—
Foreign currency exchange contracts	15,565		—		15,565		—
Interest rate swap agreements	11,357		—		11,357		—
Investment securities	43,131		43,131		—		—
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	2,307		—		2,307		—
Deferred compensation	44,589		—		44,589		—

The Company's cash equivalents include money market funds and short-term time deposits that approximate fair value based on Level 1 measurements. The fair value of derivative financial instruments, which consist of foreign currency exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements, is determined based on observable market inputs (Level 2), including spot and forward exchange rates for foreign currencies and observable interest rate yield curves for interest rate swap agreements. Investment securities are held in the Company's deferred compensation plans as an economic hedge of the related deferred compensation liabilities and are comprised of mutual funds that are valued based on quoted prices in active markets (Level 1). Liabilities related to the Company's deferred compensation plans are recorded at amounts due to participants, based on the fair value of the participants’ selection of hypothetical investments (Level 2).

Additionally, at September 2023, the carrying value of the Company's long-term debt was $786.1 million compared to a fair value of $720.5 million. At December 2022, the carrying value of the Company's long-term debt was $792.6 million compared to a fair value of $718.0 million. The fair value of long-term debt is a Level 2 estimate based on quoted market prices or values of comparable borrowings.

All other financial assets and financial liabilities are recorded in the Company's financial statements at cost. These other financial assets and financial liabilities include cash held as demand deposits, accounts receivable, short-term borrowings, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities. At September 2023 and December 2022, their carrying values approximated fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

NOTE 9 — DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

Summary of Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company enters into derivative contracts with external counterparties to hedge certain foreign currency transactions. The notional amount of all outstanding foreign currency exchange contracts was $339.9 million at September 2023, $322.3 million at December 2022 and $292.8 million at September 2022, consisting primarily of contracts hedging exposures to the euro, Mexican peso, Canadian dollar, British pound, Polish zloty and Swedish krona. Foreign currency exchange contracts have maturities up to 20 months.

During 2019, the Company entered into "floating to fixed" interest rate swap agreements to mitigate exposure to volatility in reference rates on the Company's future interest payments. The notional amount of the interest rate swap agreements was $300.0 million at September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022. Because these interest rate swap agreements meet the criteria for hedge accounting, all related gains and losses are deferred within accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") and are being amortized through April 18, 2024.

The Company's outstanding derivative financial instruments met the criteria for hedge accounting at the inception of the hedging relationships. At each reporting period, the Company assesses whether the hedging relationships continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged items. If the Company determines that a specific hedging relationship has ceased to be highly effective, it would discontinue hedge accounting for the hedging relationship. All designated hedging relationships were determined to be highly effective as of September 2023.

The following table presents the fair value of outstanding derivatives on an individual contract basis:

	Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Gains						Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Losses
	September		December		September		September		December		September
(In thousands)	2023		2022		2022		2023		2022		2022
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	19,717	$	15,565	$	21,329	$	(1,737)	$	(2,307)	$	(186)
Interest rate swap agreements	6,067		11,357		11,494		—		—		—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	14		—		30		(37)		—		—
Total derivatives	$	25,798	$	26,922	$	32,853	$	(1,774)	$	(2,307)	$	(186)

The Company records and presents the fair value of all derivative assets and liabilities in the Company's balance sheets on a gross basis, even though certain derivative contracts are subject to master netting agreements. If the Company were to offset and record the asset and liability balances of its derivative contracts on a net basis in accordance with the terms of its master netting agreements, the amounts presented in the Company's balance sheets would be adjusted from the current gross presentation to the net amounts.

The following table presents a reconciliation of gross to net amounts for derivative asset and liability balances:

	September 2023				December 2022				September 2022
(In thousands)	Derivative Asset		Derivative Liability		Derivative Asset		Derivative Liability		Derivative Asset		Derivative Liability
Gross amounts presented in the balance sheet	$	25,798	$	(1,774)	$	26,922	$	(2,307)	$	32,853	$	(186)
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet	(1,774)		1,774		(1,629)		1,629		(186)		186
Net amounts	$	24,024	$	—	$	25,293	$	(678)	$	32,667	$	—

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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The following table presents the location of derivatives in the Company's balance sheets, with current or noncurrent classification based on maturity dates:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	24,220	$	14,183	$	18,523
Accrued liabilities	(1,442)		(1,218)		(134)
Other assets	1,578		12,739		14,330
Other liabilities	(332)		(1,089)		(52)

Cash Flow Hedges

The following tables present the pre-tax effects of cash flow hedges included in the Company's statements of operations and statements of comprehensive income:

	Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in AOCL
(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
Cash Flow Hedging Relationships		2023		2022			2023		2022
Foreign currency exchange contracts		$	5,700	$	12,414		$	23,829	$	26,654
Interest rate swap agreements		202		5,327			1,910		15,881
Total		$	5,902	$	17,741		$	25,739	$	42,535

	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income
(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
Location of Gain (Loss)		2023		2022			2023		2022
Net revenues		$	(37)	$	(401)		$	(270)	$	(794)
Cost of goods sold		7,095		4,228			17,343		8,954
Other expense, net		128		168			424		67
Interest expense		2,664		346			7,200		(1,665)
Total		$	9,850	$	4,341		$	24,697	$	6,562

Other Derivative Information

Any contracts that are not designated as hedges are recorded at fair value in the Company's balance sheets. Changes in the fair values of derivative contracts not designated as hedges are recognized directly in earnings. There were no significant amounts recognized in earnings for the ineffective portion of any hedging relationships or changes in the fair values of derivative contracts not designated as hedges during the three and nine months ended September 2023 and September 2022.

At September 2023, AOCL included $27.1 million of pre-tax net deferred gains for foreign currency exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements that are expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months. The amounts ultimately reclassified to earnings will depend on rates in effect when outstanding derivative contracts are settled.

NOTE 10 — ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The following table presents deferred components of AOCL in equity, net of related taxes:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Foreign currency translation	$	(101,526)	$	(107,462)	$	(121,582)
Defined benefit pension plans	2,136		2,243		(2,160)
Derivative financial instruments	28,557		25,554		31,459
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(70,833)	$	(79,665)	$	(92,283)

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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The following tables present changes in AOCL, net of related tax impact:

	Three Months Ended September 2023
(In thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Balance, June 2023	$	(94,610)	$	2,173	$	32,344	$	(60,093)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	(6,916)		—		5,176		(1,740)
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	—		(37)		(8,963)		(9,000)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(6,916)		(37)		(3,787)		(10,740)
Balance, September 2023	$	(101,526)	$	2,136	$	28,557	$	(70,833)

	Three Months Ended September 2022
(In thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Balance, June 2022	$	(110,014)	$	(2,166)	$	20,223	$	(91,957)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	(11,568)		—		15,078		3,510
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	—		6		(3,842)		(3,836)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(11,568)		6		11,236		(326)
Balance, September 2022	$	(121,582)	$	(2,160)	$	31,459	$	(92,283)

	Nine Months Ended September 2023
(In thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Balance, December 2022	$	(107,462)	$	2,243	$	25,554	$	(79,665)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	5,936		—		24,910		30,846
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	—		(107)		(21,907)		(22,014)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	5,936		(107)		3,003		8,832
Balance, September 2023	$	(101,526)	$	2,136	$	28,557	$	(70,833)

	Nine Months Ended September 2022
(In thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Balance, December 2021	$	(93,125)	$	(2,177)	$	2,546	$	(92,756)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	(28,457)		—		35,444		6,987
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	—		17		(6,531)		(6,514)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(28,457)		17		28,913		473
Balance, September 2022	$	(121,582)	$	(2,160)	$	31,459	$	(92,283)

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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The following table presents reclassifications out of AOCL:

(In thousands)		Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Reclassifications	Affected Line Item in the Financial Statements
			2023		2022			2023		2022
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net change in deferred gains (losses) during the period	Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	49	$	(8)		$	142	$	(23)
Total before tax			49		(8)			142		(23)
Income taxes	Income taxes		(12)		2			(35)		6
Net of tax			37		(6)			107		(17)
Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Net revenues		$	(37)	$	(401)		$	(270)	$	(794)
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Cost of goods sold		7,095		4,228			17,343		8,954
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other expense, net		128		168			424		67
Interest rate swap agreements	Interest expense		2,664		346			7,200		(1,665)
Total before tax			9,850		4,341			24,697		6,562
Income taxes	Income taxes		(887)		(499)			(2,790)		(31)
Net of tax			8,963		3,842			21,907		6,531
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax			$	9,000	$	3,836		$	22,014	$	6,514

NOTE 11 — INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 2023 was 21.4% compared to 20.1% in the 2022 period. The nine months ended September 2023 included a net discrete tax expense primarily related to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with a tax holiday from local income taxes in a foreign jurisdiction. The net discrete tax expense for the nine months ended September 2023 increased the effective income tax rate by 2.4%. The nine months ended September 2022 included a net discrete tax expense primarily related to the revaluation of deferred tax balances due to a change in tax jurisdiction, partially offset by benefits from stock-based compensation. The net discrete tax expense for the nine months ended September 2022 increased the effective income tax rate by 0.7%. The effective tax rate without discrete items for the nine months ended September 2023 was 19.0% compared to 19.4% in the 2022 period. The decrease was primarily due to changes in our jurisdictional mix of earnings.

During the nine months ended September 2023, the amount of net unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest increased by $0.8 million to $15.8 million. Management believes that it is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by $2.5 million within the next 12 fiscal months due to expiration of statutes of limitations, which would reduce income tax expense.

NOTE 12 — EARNINGS PER SHARE

The calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") are based on net income divided by the basic weighted average number of common shares and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding, respectively.

The following table presents the calculations of basic and diluted EPS:

	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands, except per share amounts)		2023		2022			2023		2022
Net income		$	59,531	$	51,083		$	162,223	$	193,888
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		56,151		55,428			55,962		55,830
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards		805		1,122			952		1,230
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		56,956		56,550			56,914		57,060
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per common share		$	1.06	$	0.92		$	2.90	$	3.47
Diluted earnings per common share		$	1.05	$	0.90		$	2.85	$	3.40

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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

For the three and nine months ended September 2023 and September 2022, an immaterial number of shares were excluded from the dilutive earnings per share calculations because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

For both the three and nine months ended September 2023, a total of 0.6 million shares of performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs") were excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings per share as the units were not considered to be contingent outstanding shares. For the three and nine months ended September 2022, a total of 0.4 million and 0.3 million shares, respectively, of PRSUs were excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings per share as the units were not considered to be contingent outstanding shares.

NOTE 13 — LEASES

The Company enters into operating leases for retail stores, operational facilities, vehicles and certain equipment, with terms expiring at various dates through 2033. Most leases have fixed rentals, with many of the real estate leases requiring additional payments for real estate taxes and occupancy-related costs.

The following table presents supplemental cash flow and non-cash information related to operating leases:

	Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)		2023		2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities - operating cash flows		$	23,375	$	22,608
Right-of-use operating assets obtained in exchange for new operating leases - non-cash activity		$	13,316	$	12,780

NOTE 14 — RESTRUCTURING

The Company generally incurs restructuring charges related to cost optimization of business activities, primarily related to severance and employee-related benefits. During the second quarter of 2023, the Company took actions to drive efficiencies in our operations through a reduction in our global workforce and to streamline and transfer select production within our internal manufacturing network.

Of the $7.8 million of restructuring charges recognized during the nine months ended September 2023, $5.4 million were reflected within "selling, general and administrative expenses" and $2.4 million were reflected within "cost of goods sold." All of the $13.7 million of restructuring charges recognized during the three and nine months ended September 2022 were reflected within "selling, general and administrative expenses."

All of the $2.2 million restructuring accrual reported in the Company's balance sheet at September 2023 is expected to be paid out within the next 12 months and was classified within "accrued liabilities." All of the $10.7 million restructuring accrual reported in the Company's balance sheet at December 2022 was classified within "accrued liabilities."

The following table presents the components of restructuring charges:

	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)
		2023		2022			2023		2022
Severance and employee-related benefits		$	—	$	13,688		$	6,614	$	13,688
Other		—		—			1,182		—
Total restructuring charges		$	—	$	13,688		$	7,796	$	13,688

The following table presents the restructuring costs by business segment:

	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)
		2023		2022			2023		2022
Wrangler		$	—	$	—		$	995	$	—
Lee		—		—			187		—
Corporate and other		—		13,688			6,614		13,688
Total		$	—	$	13,688		$	7,796	$	13,688

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KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The following table presents activity in the restructuring accrual for the nine-month period ended September 2023:

(In thousands)	Total
Accrual at December 2022	$	10,695
Charges	6,614
Cash payments	(15,018)
Adjustments to accruals	(266)
Currency translation	219
Balance, September 2023	$	2,244

NOTE 15 — SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On October 26, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share of the Company's Common Stock. The cash dividend will be payable on December 18, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 8, 2023.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is intended to provide readers of our financial statements with a narrative from management's perspective on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity as well as certain other factors that may affect our future results. This section should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

The following discussion and analysis includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in “Cautionary Statement On Forward-Looking Statements” included later in Part I, Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors" in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Description of Business

Kontoor Brands, Inc. ("Kontoor," the "Company," "we," "us" or "our") is a global lifestyle apparel company headquartered in the United States ("U.S."). The Company designs, produces, procures, markets, distributes and licenses apparel, footwear and accessories, primarily under the brand names Wrangler® and Lee®. The Company's products are sold in the U.S. through mass merchants, specialty stores, mid-tier and traditional department stores, company-operated stores and online. The Company's products are also sold internationally, primarily in the Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA") and Asia-Pacific ("APAC") regions, through department, specialty, company-operated, concession retail and independently-operated partnership stores and online.

Fiscal Year and Basis of Presentation

The Company operates and reports using a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to December 31 of each year. Accordingly, this Form 10-Q presents the third quarter of the Company's fiscal year ending December 30, 2023 ("fiscal 2023"), which is a 52-week fiscal year. For presentation purposes herein, all references to periods ended September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022 correspond to the fiscal periods ended September 30, 2023, December 31, 2022 and October 1, 2022, respectively.

References to fiscal 2023 foreign currency amounts herein reflect the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates from the prior year comparable period and the corresponding impact on translating foreign currencies into U.S. dollars and on foreign currency-denominated transactions. The Company's most significant foreign currency translation exposure is typically driven by business conducted in euro-based countries, the Chinese yuan and the Mexican peso. However, the Company conducts business in other developed and emerging markets around the world with exposure to other foreign currencies.

Amounts herein may not recalculate due to the use of unrounded numbers.

Macroeconomic Environment and Other Recent Developments

Macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, rising interest rates, recessionary concerns, fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates and uncertainty in global credit and banking markets, as well as global supply chain issues, labor challenges and uneven economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in China, continue to adversely impact global economic conditions, as well as the Company's operations. Additionally, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the conflict in Israel, are causing disruption in the surrounding areas and greater uncertainty in the global economy.

Inflationary pressures have moderated in recent quarters, but continued to impact us in most jurisdictions where we operate, primarily due to higher costs to manufacture, source and distribute our products. Additionally, global interest rates have continued to increase in 2023. These macroeconomic factors have contributed to reduced consumer discretionary spending as well as retailer actions to manage inventory levels, which has impacted our operations during the nine months ended 2023.

Many of the global supply chain disruptions seen in 2022 were less prevalent during 2023. Accordingly, we have been able to minimize usage and higher costs associated with air freight. However, inflation in product and input costs experienced in recent quarters, although moderating, continued to impact our financial results during 2023 as we sold through the higher cost products.

We experienced store closures, disruptions in distribution and restrictions on consumer mobility in certain regions of China through the first three quarters of 2022 due to COVID-19 and related restrictions, which had a significant impact on prior year sales and operations in APAC. China lifted its zero-tolerance lockdowns and restrictions during the fourth quarter of 2022, and we continue to work with our retail partners to manage inventory levels. However, consumer behavior and the broader economy have not yet fully normalized, which had an impact on our sales in APAC during the nine months ended 2023.

While we anticipate continued uncertainty related to the macroeconomic environment during the fourth quarter of 2023 and future periods, we believe we are appropriately positioned to successfully manage through known operational challenges. We continue to closely monitor macroeconomic conditions, including consumer behavior and the impact of these factors on consumer demand.

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Business Overview

We continue to execute on our Horizon 2 multi-year strategic vision, "Catalyzing Growth," which outlines four growth catalysts: (i) expansion of our core U.S. Wholesale business, (ii) category extensions such as outdoor, workwear and t-shirts, (iii) geographic expansion of our Wrangler® and Lee® brands, most notably in the APAC region, and (iv) channel expansion focused on the digital platforms in our U.S. Wholesale and Direct-to-Consumer channels. We are focused on driving brand growth and delivering long-term value to our stakeholders including our consumers, customers, shareholders, suppliers and communities around the world.

We incurred costs during the second quarter of 2023 to drive efficiencies in our operations, which included reducing our global workforce, streamlining and transferring select production within our internal manufacturing network and globalizing our operating model. Beginning in the third quarter of 2022, we incurred charges, primarily related to severance and employee-related benefits, to globalize our operating model and relocate our European headquarters to Geneva, Switzerland. Refer to Note 14 to the Company's financial statements for additional information related to restructuring charges.

During the three months ended September 2023, management identified inaccuracies in processing certain transactions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("U.S. Customs") arising from the implementation of the Company's enterprise resource planning system, which resulted in underpayment of duties owed to U.S. Customs for the 2021 to 2023 periods. Accordingly, the Company recorded a $13.1 million adjustment in the current period within "cost of goods sold" for additional duty expense related to prior periods. The Company concluded that the out-of-period adjustment was not material to the consolidated financial statements for the current interim period or to any previously reported annual or interim periods.

In addition to continued organic investments in our brands and capabilities, the options in our capital allocation strategy are to (i) pay down debt, (ii) provide for a superior dividend payout, (iii) effectively manage our share repurchase authorization and (iv) act on strategic investment opportunities that may arise.

THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL 2023 SUMMARY

•Net revenues increased 8% to $654.5 million compared to the three months ended September 2022, driven by growth in the U.S. Wholesale and Direct-to-Consumer channels, partially offset by a decline in the Non-U.S. Wholesale channel as discussed below.

•U.S. Wholesale revenues increased 12% compared to the three months ended September 2022, driven by category expansion and increases in our digital wholesale business. U.S. Wholesale revenues represented 71% of total revenues in the current period.

•Non-U.S. Wholesale revenues decreased 5% compared to the three months ended September 2022, driven by a decline in APAC due to China's uneven economic recovery following COVID-19 policy changes, partially offset by growth in Canada wholesale and a 5% favorable impact from foreign currency. Non-U.S. Wholesale revenues represented 19% of total revenues in the current period.

•Direct-to-Consumer revenues increased 7% on a global basis compared to the three months ended September 2022, due to growth in our e-commerce sites and an increase in retail store sales. Direct-to-Consumer revenues represented 10% of total revenues in the current period.

•Gross margin decreased 200 basis points to 41.5% compared to the three months ended September 2022, attributable to the aforementioned adjustment for duty expense related to prior periods, higher inventory costs due to inflationary pressures on product and input costs in recent quarters, proactive inventory management actions and unfavorable geographic mix. These decreases were partially offset by benefits from strategic pricing, lower provisions for inventory losses, reduced use of air freight and favorable channel mix.

•Selling, general & administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 28.4% compared to 31.2% for the three months ended September 2022, driven by lower restructuring charges in EMEA and reductions in discretionary expenses in response to macroeconomic conditions. These decreases were partially offset by increased costs related to demand creation and distribution, as well as increased compensation-related expense and continued strategic investments in our direct-to-consumer business.

•Net income was $59.5 million compared to $51.1 million for the three months ended September 2022, due to the results discussed above.

•Diluted earnings per share was $1.05 in the third quarter, compared to $0.90 in the same period last year, due to the results discussed above.

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ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Consolidated Statements of Operations

The following table presents components of the Company's statements of operations:

	Three Months Ended September							Nine Months Ended September
(Dollars in thousands)		2023			2022				2023			2022
Net revenues		$	654,540		$	606,521			$	1,937,672		$	1,899,836
Gross profit (net revenues less cost of goods sold)		$	271,465		$	264,061			$	808,427		$	835,646
As a percentage of total net revenues		41.5		%	43.5		%		41.7		%	44.0		%
Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	185,983		$	188,995			$	564,599		$	563,614
As a percentage of total net revenues		28.4		%	31.2		%		29.1		%	29.7		%
Operating income		$	85,482		$	75,066			$	243,828		$	272,032
As a percentage of total net revenues		13.1		%	12.4		%		12.6		%	14.3		%

Additionally, the following table presents a summary of the changes in net revenues for the three and nine months ended September 2023 as compared to September 2022:

(In millions)	Three Months Ended September		Nine Months Ended September
Net revenues — 2022	$	606.5	$	1,899.8
Operations	41.4		38.0
Impact of foreign currency	6.6		(0.1)
Net revenues — 2023	$	654.5	$	1,937.7

Three Months Ended September 2023 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 2022

Net revenues increased 8%, driven by growth in the U.S. primarily attributable to category expansion and increases in our U.S. digital wholesale business. Additionally, net revenues reflected growth in our U.S. and EMEA direct-to-consumer businesses. These increases were partially offset by a decline in APAC, as China's uneven economic recovery following COVID-19 policy changes negatively impacted our wholesale business.

Additional details on changes in net revenues for the three months ended September 2023 as compared to September 2022 are provided in the section titled “Information by Business Segment.”

Gross margin decreased 200 basis points, attributable to duty expense related to prior periods, higher inventory costs due to inflationary pressures on product and input costs in recent quarters, proactive inventory management actions and unfavorable geographic mix. These decreases were partially offset by benefits from strategic pricing, lower provisions for inventory losses, reduced use of air freight and favorable channel mix.

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 28.4% compared to 31.2% in the prior period, driven by lower restructuring charges in EMEA and reductions in discretionary expenses in response to macroeconomic conditions. These decreases were partially offset by increased costs related to demand creation and distribution, as well as increased compensation-related expense and continued strategic investments in our direct-to-consumer business.

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Nine Months Ended September 2023 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 2022

Net revenues increased 2%, due to growth in the U.S. primarily attributable to category expansion, increases in our U.S. digital wholesale business and growth in our U.S. owned e-commerce sites. Increases were also due to higher retail store sales as well as growth in our Non-U.S. Americas business, driven by higher sales in Canada. These increases were partially offset by a decline in APAC, driven by decreases in wholesale revenues due to China's uneven economic recovery following COVID-19 policy changes and a 5% unfavorable impact from foreign currency, and a decline in EMEA attributable to a decrease in our digital wholesale business.

Additional details on changes in net revenues for the nine months ended September 2023 as compared to September 2022 are provided in the section titled “Information by Business Segment.”

Gross margin decreased 230 basis points, resulting from higher inventory costs due to inflationary pressures on product and input costs in recent quarters, duty expense related to prior periods, unfavorable product mix and proactive inventory management actions. These decreases were partially offset by benefits from strategic pricing and reduced use of air freight.

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 29.1% compared to 29.7% in the prior period, driven by lower restructuring charges in EMEA and lower compensation-related expense. These decreases were partially offset by costs related to a current year reduction in our global workforce, which were $5.4 million (0.3% of total net revenues) for the nine months ended September 2023, and continued strategic investments in our direct-to-consumer business.

The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 2023 was 21.4% compared to 20.1% in the 2022 period. The nine months ended September 2023 included a net discrete tax expense primarily related to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with a tax holiday from local income taxes in a foreign jurisdiction. The net discrete tax expense for the nine months ended September 2023 increased the effective income tax rate by 2.4%. The nine months ended September 2022 included a net discrete tax expense primarily related to the revaluation of deferred tax balances due to a change in tax jurisdiction, partially offset by benefits from stock-based compensation. The net discrete tax expense for the nine months ended September 2022 increased the effective income tax rate by 0.7%. The effective tax rate without discrete items for the nine months ended September 2023 was 19.0% compared to 19.4% in the 2022 period. The decrease was primarily due to changes in our jurisdictional mix of earnings.

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Information by Business Segment

Management at each of the segments has direct control over and responsibility for corresponding net revenues and operating income, hereinafter termed "segment revenues" and "segment profit," respectively. The chief operating decision maker allocates resources and assesses performance based on the global brand operating results of Wrangler® and Lee®, which are the Company's segments. Common costs for certain centralized functions are allocated to the segments as disclosed in the notes to the financial statements in the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The following tables present a summary of the changes in segment revenues and segment profit for the three and nine months ended September 2023 as compared to the three and nine months ended September 2022:

Segment Revenues:

	Three Months Ended September
(In millions)	Wrangler		Lee		Total
Segment revenues — 2022	$	406.2	$	198.5	$	604.6
Operations	35.1		6.2		41.4
Impact of foreign currency	3.2		3.4		6.6
Segment revenues — 2023	$	444.5	$	208.0	$	652.6
	Nine Months Ended September
(In millions)	Wrangler		Lee		Total
Segment revenues — 2022	$	1,236.5	$	655.7	$	1,892.3
Operations	55.7		(17.9)		37.7
Impact of foreign currency	1.0		(1.1)		(0.1)
Segment revenues — 2023	$	1,293.2	$	636.7	$	1,929.9

Segment Profit:

	Three Months Ended September
(In millions)	Wrangler		Lee		Total
Segment profit — 2022	$	75.6	$	26.7	$	102.3
Operations	5.6		(6.2)		(0.6)
Impact of foreign currency	0.4		0.2		0.6
Segment profit — 2023	$	81.6	$	20.7	$	102.3
	Nine Months Ended September
(In millions)	Wrangler		Lee		Total
Segment profit — 2022	$	226.0	$	101.8	$	327.9
Operations	(2.7)		(22.7)		(25.4)
Impact of foreign currency	0.3		(1.6)		(1.4)
Segment profit — 2023	$	223.6	$	77.5	$	301.1

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The following sections discuss the changes in segment revenues and segment profit.

Wrangler

	Three Months Ended September									Nine Months Ended September
(Dollars in millions)		2023			2022			Percent Change			2023			2022			Percent Change
Segment revenues		$	444.5		$	406.2		9.4	%		$	1,293.2		$	1,236.5		4.6	%
Segment profit		$	81.6		$	75.6		7.9	%		$	223.6		$	226.0		(1.1)	%
Operating margin		18.3		%	18.6		%				17.3		%	18.3		%

Three Months Ended September 2023 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 2022

Global revenues for the Wrangler® brand increased 9%, due to growth in all channels.

•Revenues in the Americas region increased 10%, primarily due to growth in the U.S. wholesale channel including an increase in our digital wholesale business, as well as growth in our direct-to-consumer business. The U.S. direct-to-consumer business increased 10%, resulting from growth in our owned e-commerce sites and an increase in retail store sales. Non-U.S. Americas wholesale revenues increased 24%, driven by higher sales in Canada and a 2% favorable impact from foreign currency.

•Revenues in the APAC region decreased 40%, driven by a decrease in our wholesale business, partially offset by a 2% favorable impact from foreign currency.

•Revenues in the EMEA region increased 3%, resulting from a 9% favorable impact from foreign currency and growth in our direct-to-consumer business, partially offset by a decline in our digital wholesale business.

Operating margin decreased to 18.3%, compared to 18.6% for the 2022 period, driven by duty expense related to prior periods, higher inventory costs due to inflationary pressures on product and input costs in recent quarters, proactive inventory management actions, increased costs related to demand creation and distribution and increased compensation-related expense. These decreases were partially offset by benefits from strategic pricing, lower provisions for inventory losses, favorable channel and product mix and reduced use of air freight.

Nine Months Ended September 2023 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 2022

Global revenues for the Wrangler® brand increased 5%, due to growth in the U.S. Wholesale and Direct-to-Consumer channels.

•Revenues in the Americas region increased 5%, primarily due to growth in the U.S. wholesale and direct-to-consumer businesses. The U.S. direct-to-consumer business increased 12%, resulting from growth in our owned e-commerce sites and an increase in retail store sales. Non-U.S. Americas wholesale revenues increased 13%, driven by higher sales in Canada.

•Revenues in the APAC region decreased 7%, driven by a decrease in our wholesale business, partially offset by growth in our licensing business.

•Revenues in the EMEA region decreased 5%, primarily due to a decline in our digital wholesale business, partially offset by an increase in retail store sales.

Operating margin decreased to 17.3%, compared to 18.3% for the 2022 period, driven by higher inventory costs due to inflationary pressures on product and input costs in recent quarters, proactive inventory management actions, unfavorable product mix and duty expense related to prior periods. These decreases were partially offset by benefits from strategic pricing and reduced use of air freight.

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Lee

	Three Months Ended September									Nine Months Ended September
(Dollars in millions)		2023			2022			Percent Change			2023			2022			Percent Change
Segment revenues		$	208.0		$	198.5		4.8	%		$	636.7		$	655.7		(2.9)	%
Segment profit		$	20.7		$	26.7		(22.3)	%		$	77.5		$	101.8		(23.9)	%
Operating margin		10.0		%	13.5		%				12.2		%	15.5		%

Three Months Ended September 2023 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 2022

Global revenues for the Lee® brand increased 5%, due to growth in the U.S. Wholesale and Direct-to-Consumer channels and a 2% favorable impact from foreign currency, partially offset by a decline in the Non-U.S. Wholesale channel.

•Revenues in the Americas region increased 15%, driven by a 23% increase in the U.S. wholesale channel, including an increase in our digital wholesale business, and a 2% favorable impact from foreign currency. The U.S. direct-to-consumer business remained flat, with growth in our owned e-commerce sites offset by declines in retail store sales.

•Revenues in the APAC region decreased 22%, resulting from decreases in our wholesale and direct-to-consumer businesses in China and a 3% unfavorable impact from foreign currency.

•Revenues in the EMEA region increased 5%, attributable to an 8% favorable impact from foreign currency and growth in retail store sales, partially offset by a decrease in our digital wholesale business.

Operating margin decreased to 10.0%, compared to 13.5% for the 2022 period, driven by higher inventory costs due to inflationary pressures on product and input costs in recent quarters, duty expense related to prior periods, unfavorable product and geographic mix, increased compensation-related expense and proactive inventory management actions. These decreases were partially offset by benefits from strategic pricing.

Nine Months Ended September 2023 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 2022

Global revenues for the Lee® brand decreased 3%, attributable to declines in both the Non-U.S. and U.S. Wholesale channels, partially offset by growth in the Direct-to-Consumer channel.

•Revenues in the Americas region decreased 1%, with growth in the U.S. direct-to-consumer business offset by a decline in the U.S. wholesale channel. The U.S. direct-to-consumer business increased 5%, resulting from growth in our owned e-commerce sites, partially offset by declines in retail store sales.

•Revenues in the APAC region decreased 14%, driven by decreases in wholesale revenues due to China's uneven economic recovery following COVID-19 policy changes and a 5% unfavorable impact from foreign currency, partially offset by an increase in retail store sales.

•Revenues in the EMEA region remained flat, with growth in our wholesale business and retail store sales offset by a decrease in our digital wholesale business.

Operating margin decreased to 12.2%, compared to 15.5% for the 2022 period, driven by proactive inventory management actions, higher inventory costs due to inflationary pressures on product and input costs in recent quarters, unfavorable product mix and duty expense related to prior periods. These decreases were partially offset by benefits from strategic pricing and reduced use of air freight.

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Other

In addition, we report an "Other" category to reconcile segment revenues and segment profit to the Company's operating results, but the Other category does not meet the criteria to be considered a reportable segment. Other includes sales and licensing of Rock & Republic®, other company-owned brands and private label apparel.

	Three Months Ended September									Nine Months Ended September
(Dollars in millions)		2023			2022			Percent Change			2023			2022			Percent Change
Other revenues		$	2.0		$	1.9		4.2	%		$	7.8		$	7.6		3.3	%
Loss related to other revenues		$	(0.5)		$	(0.7)		(28.9)	%		$	(0.6)		$	(0.3)		128.8	%
Operating margin		(24.4)		%	(35.8)		%				(7.8)		%	(3.5)		%

Reconciliation of Segment Profit to Income Before Income Taxes

The costs below are necessary to reconcile total reportable segment profit to income before taxes. Corporate and other expenses and interest income and expense are not controlled by segment management and therefore are excluded from the measurement of segment profit.

	Three Months Ended September							Nine Months Ended September
(Dollars in millions)		2023		2022		Percent Change			2023		2022		Percent Change
Total reportable segment profit		$	102.3	$	102.3	—	%		$	301.1	$	327.9	(8.2)	%
Corporate and other expenses		(20.1)		(28.8)		(30.2)	%		(65.8)		(60.8)		8.3	%
Interest expense		(10.5)		(8.9)		18.0	%		(30.4)		(25.1)		21.0	%
Interest income		1.0		0.3		266.5	%		2.1		1.0		101.8	%
Loss related to other revenues		(0.5)		(0.7)		(28.9)	%		(0.6)		(0.3)		128.8	%
Income before income taxes		$	72.2	$	64.3	12.4	%		$	206.4	$	242.8	(15.0)	%

Three Months Ended September 2023 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 2022

Corporate and other expenses decreased $8.7 million, primarily due to lower restructuring charges in EMEA and reductions in discretionary expenses in response to macroeconomic conditions, partially offset by an increase in compensation-related expense.

Interest expense increased $1.6 million due to higher borrowing rates for long-term debt, partially offset by lower average principal outstanding during the three months ended September 2023 compared to the three months ended September 2022. In addition, interest expense included amounts related to previously unrecognized duty expense (refer to Note 1 to the Company's financial statements for additional information).

Nine Months Ended September 2023 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 2022

Corporate and other expenses increased $5.0 million, primarily attributable to an increase in compensation-related expense, including $5.4 million of restructuring costs related to a current year reduction in our global workforce, partially offset by lower restructuring charges in EMEA and reductions in discretionary expenses in response to macroeconomic conditions.

Interest expense increased $5.3 million, primarily due to higher borrowing rates for long-term debt during the nine months ended September 2023 compared to the nine months ended September 2022.

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ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company's ability to fund our operating needs is dependent upon our ability to generate positive long-term cash flow from operations and maintain our debt financing on acceptable terms. The Company has historically generated strong positive cash flows from operations and continues to take proactive measures to manage working capital. We believe cash flows from operations will be able to support our short-term liquidity needs as well as any future liquidity and capital requirements, in combination with available cash balances and borrowing capacity from our revolving credit facility.

The Company is party to a senior secured Credit Agreement, as amended and restated on November 18, 2021 (the "Credit Agreement"), which provides for (i) a five-year $400.0 million term loan A facility (“Term Loan A”), with quarterly mandatory repayments which commenced in March 2023 and (ii) a five-year $500.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) (collectively, the “Credit Facilities”) with the lenders and agents party thereto. Additionally, the Company has outstanding $400.0 million of unsecured 4.125% senior notes due 2029. Refer to Note 10 in the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K and Note 7 to the Company's financial statements in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding the Company’s debt obligations.

As of September 2023, the Company was in compliance with all applicable financial covenants under the Credit Agreement and expects to maintain compliance with the applicable financial covenants for at least one year from the issuance of these financial statements. If economic conditions significantly deteriorate for a prolonged period, this could impact the Company’s operating results and cash flows and thus our ability to maintain compliance with the applicable financial covenants. As a result, the Company could be required to seek new amendments to the Credit Agreement or secure other sources of liquidity, such as refinancing of existing borrowings, the issuance of debt or equity securities, or sales of assets. However, there can be no assurance that the Company would be able to obtain such additional financing on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

The Revolving Credit Facility may be used to borrow funds in both U.S. dollar and certain non-U.S. dollar currencies, and has a maximum borrowing capacity of $500.0 million with a $75.0 million letter of credit sublimit. There were no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility as of September 2023.

The following table presents outstanding borrowings and available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility and our cash and cash equivalents balances as of September 2023:

(In millions)	September 2023
Outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility	$	—
Available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility (1)	$	488.3
Cash and cash equivalents	$	77.8

(1) Available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility is net of $11.7 million of outstanding standby letters of credit issued on behalf of the Company under this facility.

At September 2023, the Company had $23.7 million of international lines of credit with various banks, which are uncommitted and may be terminated at any time by either the Company or the banks. There were no outstanding balances under these arrangements at September 2023.

The Company did not repurchase any shares of Common Stock during the nine months ended September 2023 under its share repurchase program authorized by the Company's Board of Directors. Of the $200.0 million authorized for repurchase under the share repurchase program, $62.0 million remained available for repurchase as of September 2023.

During the nine months ended September 2023, the Company paid $80.7 million of dividends to its shareholders. On October 26, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share of the Company's Common Stock. The cash dividend will be payable on December 18, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 8, 2023.

The Company intends to continue to pay cash dividends in future periods. The declaration and amount of any future dividends will be dependent upon multiple factors including our financial condition, earnings, cash flows, capital requirements, covenants associated with our debt obligations, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, industry practice and any other factors or considerations that our Board of Directors deems relevant.

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We anticipate that we will have sufficient cash flows from operations, along with existing borrowing capacity, to support continued investments in our brands, infrastructure, talent and capabilities, dividend payments to shareholders, repayment of our current and long-term obligations when due and repurchases of Common Stock. In addition, we would use current liquidity as well as access to capital markets to fund any strategic investment opportunities that may arise.

We currently expect capital expenditures to range from $35.0 million to $40.0 million in 2023, primarily to support information technology, manufacturing, owned retail stores and distribution investments.

The following table presents our cash flows during the periods:

	Nine Months Ended September
(In millions)		2023		2022
Cash provided (used) by:
Operating activities		$	147.5	$	12.7
Investing activities		$	(31.3)	$	(21.7)
Financing activities		$	(98.0)	$	(105.2)

Operating Activities

During the nine months ended September 2023, cash provided by operating activities was $147.5 million as compared to cash provided by operating activities of $12.7 million in the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by favorable changes in inventory, partially offset by unfavorable changes in accounts payable, accounts receivable and net income compared to the prior year period.

Investing Activities

During the nine months ended September 2023, cash used by investing activities increased $9.6 million as compared to the prior year period, primarily due to increases in property, plant and equipment expenditures and capitalized computer software in the current year period.

Financing Activities

During the nine months ended September 2023, cash used by financing activities was $98.0 million as compared to cash used by financing activities of $105.2 million in the prior year period. The change was primarily due to lower repurchases of Common Stock and lower borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility compared to the prior period.

Contractual Obligations and Other Commercial Commitments

The section entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Contractual Obligations" included in the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K provided a summary of our contractual obligations and commercial commitments at the end of 2022 that would require the use of funds. As of September 2023, there have been no material changes in the amounts disclosed in the 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

We have chosen accounting policies that management believes are appropriate to accurately and fairly report our operating results and financial position in conformity with GAAP. We apply these accounting policies in a consistent manner. Significant accounting policies are summarized in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in the 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The application of these accounting policies requires that we make estimates and assumptions about future events and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net revenues, expenses, contingent assets and liabilities and related disclosures. These estimates, assumptions and judgments are based on historical experience, current trends and other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management evaluates these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. Because our business cycle is relatively short (i.e., from the date that inventory is received until that inventory is sold and the trade accounts receivable is collected), actual results related to most estimates are known within a few months after any balance sheet date. Several of the estimates and assumptions we are required to make relate to future events and are therefore inherently uncertain, especially as it relates to events outside of our control. If actual results ultimately differ from previous estimates, the revisions are included in results of operations when the actual amounts become known. Refer to Note 1 to the Company's financial statements in this Form 10-Q for considerations related to the macroeconomic environment and other recent developments.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. Q3 FY23 Form 10-Q 30

The accounting policies that involve the most significant estimates, assumptions and management judgments used in preparation of the financial statements, or are the most sensitive to change from outside factors, are discussed within "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates" in the 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no material changes in these policies disclosed in the 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Standards

Refer to Note 1 to the Company's financial statements in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding recently issued and adopted accounting standards.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-looking Statements

From time to time, the Company may make oral or written statements, including statements in this quarterly report, that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These include statements concerning plans, objectives, projections and expectations relating to the Company’s operations or economic performance and assumptions related thereto. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting the Company and therefore involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees, and actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. In addition, the forward-looking statements in this report are made as of the date of this filing, and the Company does not undertake, and expressly disclaims any duty, to update such statements, whether as a result of new information, new developments, or otherwise, except to the extent that disclosure may be required by law.

Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of operations or financial condition of the Company to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements in this report include, but are not limited to: macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, rising interest rates, recessionary concerns, fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates and distress in global credit and banking markets, as well as ongoing global supply chain disruptions, labor challenges, the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical events, continue to adversely impact global economic conditions and have had, and may continue to have, a negative impact on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows (including future uncertain impacts); the level of consumer demand for apparel; supply chain and shipping disruptions, which could continue to result in shipping delays, an increase in transportation costs and increased product costs or lost sales; reliance on a small number of large customers; the COVID-19 pandemic continues to negatively affect the Company’s business and could continue to result in supply chain disruptions, reduced consumer traffic and purchasing, closed factories and stores, and reduced workforces (including future uncertain effects); intense industry competition; the ability to accurately forecast demand for products; the Company’s ability to gauge consumer preferences and product trends, and to respond to constantly changing markets; the Company’s ability to maintain the images of its brands; increasing pressure on margins; e-commerce operations through the Company’s direct-to-consumer business; the financial difficulty experienced by the retail industry; possible goodwill and other asset impairment; the ability to implement the Company’s business strategy; the stability of manufacturing facilities and foreign suppliers; fluctuations in wage rates and the price, availability and quality of raw materials and contracted products; the reliance on a limited number of suppliers for raw material sourcing and the ability to obtain raw materials on a timely basis or in sufficient quantity or quality; disruption to distribution systems; seasonality; unseasonal or severe weather conditions; the Company's and its vendors’ ability to maintain the strength and security of information technology systems; the risk that facilities and systems and those of third-party service providers may be vulnerable to and unable to anticipate or detect data security breaches and data or financial loss; ability to properly collect, use, manage and secure consumer and employee data; foreign currency fluctuations; disruption and volatility in the global capital and credit markets and its impact on the Company's ability to obtain short-term or long-term financing on favorable terms; the impact of climate change and related legislative and regulatory responses; legal, regulatory, political and economic risks; changes to trade policy, including tariff and import/export regulations; compliance with anti-bribery, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws by the Company and third-party suppliers and manufacturers; changes in tax laws and liabilities; the costs of compliance with or the violation of national, state and local laws and regulations for environmental, consumer protection, employment, privacy, safety and other matters; continuity of members of management; labor relations; the ability to protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights; the ability of the Company’s licensees to generate expected sales and maintain the value of the Company’s brands; the Company maintaining satisfactory credit ratings; restrictions on the Company’s business relating to its debt obligations; volatility in the price and trading volume of the Company’s common stock; anti-takeover provisions in the Company’s organizational documents; and fluctuations in the amount and frequency of our share repurchases. Many of the foregoing risks and uncertainties will be exacerbated by any worsening of the global business and economic environment.

More information on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results are described in detail in the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other reports and statements that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in the Company's market risk exposures set forth under Item 7A in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13(a)-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")). Based on such evaluation, our principal executive and principal financial officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and operating to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and to provide reasonable assurance that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the period to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. Q3 FY23 Form 10-Q 32

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is involved in various claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of business, none of which, in the opinion of management, is expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Careful consideration of the risk factors set forth under Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” of our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K should be made. There have been no material changes to the risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES, USE OF PROCEEDS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Third quarter fiscal 2023	Total number of shares purchased	Weighted average price paid per share		Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced program (1)	Dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the program
July 2 - July 29	—	$	—	—	$	62,044,756
July 30 - August 26	—	—		—	62,044,756
August 27 - September 30	—	—		—	62,044,756
Total	—	$	—	—

(1) The Company has a share repurchase program which authorizes the repurchase of up to $200.0 million of the Company's outstanding Common Stock through open market or privately negotiated transactions. The program does not have an expiration date but may be suspended, modified or terminated at any time without prior notice.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

(c) During the three months ended September 2023, no director or Section 16 officer of the Company adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

31.1	Certification of Scott H. Baxter, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 10A, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2	Certification of Joseph A. Alkire, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 10A, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1	Certification of Scott H. Baxter, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2	Certification of Joseph A. Alkire, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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Our SEC file number for documents filed with the SEC pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is 001-38854.

Kontoor Brands, Inc. Q3 FY23 Form 10-Q 34

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 thereunto duly authorized.

	KONTOOR BRANDS, INC.
	(Registrant)
Date: November 8, 2023	By:	/s/ Joseph A. Alkire
		Joseph A. Alkire
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
	By:	/s/ Denise Sumner
		Denise Sumner
		Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

35 Kontoor Brands, Inc. Q3 FY23 Form 10-Q

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO 15 U.S.C. SECTION 10A, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Scott H. Baxter, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Kontoor Brands, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

November 8, 2023	/s/ Scott H. Baxter
	Scott H. Baxter
	President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO 15 U.S.C. SECTION 10A, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Joseph A. Alkire, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Kontoor Brands, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

November 8, 2023	/s/ Joseph A. Alkire
	Joseph A. Alkire
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Kontoor Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Scott H. Baxter, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

November 8, 2023	/s/ Scott H. Baxter
	Scott H. Baxter
	President, Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Board

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Kontoor Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Joseph A. Alkire, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of my knowledge:

(1)The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2)The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

November 8, 2023	/s/ Joseph A. Alkire
	Joseph A. Alkire
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Repurchases of Common Stock	(22,513)			(22,513)
Balance, ending (in shares) at Apr. 02, 2022		56,276,000
Balance, ending at Apr. 02, 2022	184,090	$ 0	224,721	43,066	(83,697)
Balance, beginning (in shares) at Jan. 01, 2022		56,381,000
Balance, beginning at Jan. 01, 2022	148,138	$ 0	218,259	22,635	(92,756)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	193,888
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 473
Balance, ending (in shares) at Oct. 01, 2022	55,464,569	55,465,000
Balance, ending at Oct. 01, 2022	$ 208,099	$ 0	237,934	62,448	(92,283)
Balance, beginning (in shares) at Apr. 02, 2022		56,276,000
Balance, beginning at Apr. 02, 2022	184,090	$ 0	224,721	43,066	(83,697)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	61,995			61,995
Stock-based compensation, net (in shares)		109,000
Stock-based compensation, net	6,820		7,320	(500)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(8,260)				(8,260)
Dividends on Common Stock	(25,475)			(25,475)
Repurchase of common stock (in shares)		(1,003,000)
Repurchases of Common Stock	(39,981)			(39,981)
Balance, ending (in shares) at Jul. 02, 2022		55,382,000
Balance, ending at Jul. 02, 2022	179,189	$ 0	232,041	39,105	(91,957)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	51,083			51,083
Stock-based compensation, net (in shares)		83,000
Stock-based compensation, net	3,666		5,893	(2,227)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(326)				(326)
Dividends on Common Stock	$ (25,513)			(25,513)
Balance, ending (in shares) at Oct. 01, 2022	55,464,569	55,465,000
Balance, ending at Oct. 01, 2022	$ 208,099	$ 0	237,934	62,448	(92,283)
Balance, beginning (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022	55,516,872	55,517,000
Balance, beginning at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 250,757	$ 0	243,696	86,726	(79,665)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	66,296			66,296
Stock-based compensation, net (in shares)		417,000
Stock-based compensation, net	(2,617)		7,412	(10,029)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	11,660				11,660
Dividends on Common Stock	(26,808)			(26,808)
Balance, ending (in shares) at Apr. 01, 2023		55,934,000
Balance, ending at Apr. 01, 2023	$ 299,288	$ 0	251,108	116,185	(68,005)
Balance, beginning (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022	55,516,872	55,517,000
Balance, beginning at Dec. 31, 2022	$ 250,757	$ 0	243,696	86,726	(79,665)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	162,223
Other comprehensive income (loss)	$ 8,832
Balance, ending (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023	56,173,518	56,174,000
Balance, ending at Sep. 30, 2023	$ 347,624	$ 0	261,966	156,491	(70,833)
Balance, beginning (in shares) at Apr. 01, 2023		55,934,000
Balance, beginning at Apr. 01, 2023	299,288	$ 0	251,108	116,185	(68,005)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	36,396			36,396
Stock-based compensation, net (in shares)		176,000
Stock-based compensation, net	6,603		7,241	(638)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	7,912				7,912
Dividends on Common Stock	(26,948)			(26,948)
Balance, ending (in shares) at Jul. 01, 2023		56,110,000
Balance, ending at Jul. 01, 2023	323,251	$ 0	258,349	124,995	(60,093)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net income	59,531			59,531
Stock-based compensation, net (in shares)		64,000
Stock-based compensation, net	2,545		3,617	(1,072)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(10,740)				(10,740)
Dividends on Common Stock	$ (26,963)			(26,963)
Balance, ending (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023	56,173,518	56,174,000
Balance, ending at Sep. 30, 2023	$ 347,624	$ 0	$ 261,966	$ 156,491	$ (70,833)

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Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Jul. 01, 2023	Apr. 01, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Jul. 02, 2022	Apr. 02, 2022
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends on Common Stock (in USD per share)	$ 0.48	$ 0.48	$ 0.48	$ 0.46	$ 0.46	$ 0.46

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Description of Business

Kontoor Brands, Inc. ("Kontoor," the "Company," "we," "us" or "our") is a global lifestyle apparel company headquartered in the United States ("U.S."). The Company designs, produces, procures, markets, distributes and licenses apparel, footwear and accessories, primarily under the brand names Wrangler® and Lee®. The Company's products are sold in the U.S. through mass merchants, specialty stores, mid-tier and traditional department stores, company-operated stores and online. The Company's products are also sold internationally, primarily in the Europe and Asia-Pacific regions, through department, specialty, company-operated, concession retail and independently-operated partnership stores and online.

Fiscal Year

The Company operates and reports using a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to December 31 of each year. Accordingly, this Form 10-Q presents the third quarter of the Company's fiscal year ending December 30, 2023 ("fiscal 2023"), which is a 52-week fiscal year. For presentation purposes herein, all references to periods ended September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022 correspond to the fiscal periods ended September 30, 2023, December 31, 2022 and October 1, 2022, respectively.

Macroeconomic Environment and Other Recent Developments

Macroeconomic conditions, including inflation, rising interest rates, recessionary concerns, fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates and uncertainty in global credit and banking markets, as well as global supply chain issues, labor challenges and uneven economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in China, continue to adversely impact global economic conditions, as well as the Company's operations. Additionally, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the conflict in Israel, are causing disruption in the surrounding areas and greater uncertainty in the global economy. The Company considered the impact of these developments on the assumptions and estimates used when preparing these quarterly financial statements including, but not limited to, our allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory valuations, liabilities for variable consideration, deferred tax valuation allowances, fair value measurements including asset impairment evaluations, the effectiveness of the Company’s hedging instruments and expected compliance with all applicable financial covenants in our Credit Agreement (as defined in Note 7 to the Company's financial statements). These assumptions and estimates may change as new events occur and additional information is obtained regarding the impact of the above conditions. Such future changes may have an adverse impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position and liquidity.

Basis of Presentation - Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to fairly state the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 2023 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for fiscal 2023. The unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2023 ("2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K").

Out-of-Period Adjustment

During the three months ended September 2023, management identified inaccuracies in processing certain transactions with U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("U.S. Customs") arising from the implementation of the Company's enterprise resource planning system, which resulted in underpayment of duties owed to U.S. Customs for the 2021 to 2023 periods. Accordingly, the Company recorded a $13.1 million adjustment in the current period within "cost of goods sold" for additional duty expense related to prior periods. The Company concluded that the out-of-period adjustment was not material to the consolidated financial statements for the current interim period or to any previously reported annual or interim periods.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-04, "Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations," which requires entities that use supplier finance programs in connection with the purchase of goods and services to disclose key terms of the programs, outstanding confirmed amounts as of period end, a description of where those obligations are presented in the balance sheet and an annual rollforward of obligations. This guidance was adopted by the Company during the first quarter of 2023, except for the requirement to include a rollforward of obligations which is effective beginning in 2024 with early adoption permitted. Refer to Note 6 to the Company's financial statements for additional information related to supplier finance program obligations.

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REVENUES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

REVENUES

REVENUES

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables present revenues disaggregated by channel and geography. Revenues from licensing arrangements are included within the U.S. or Non-U.S. Wholesale channels, based on the respective region where the licensee sells the product. Direct-to-Consumer revenues include sales from company-operated Wrangler® and Lee® branded full-price and outlet stores, online and international concession arrangements.

Other includes sales and licensing of Rock & Republic®, other company-owned brands and private label apparel.

	Three Months Ended September 2023
(In thousands)	Wrangler		Lee		Other		Total
Channel revenues
U.S. Wholesale	$	355,608	$	103,564	$	1,799	$	460,971
Non-U.S. Wholesale	53,644		71,433		—		125,077
Direct-to-Consumer	35,287		33,030		175		68,492
Total	$	444,539	$	208,027	$	1,974	$	654,540
Geographic revenues
U.S.	$	385,501	$	118,352	$	1,974	$	505,827
International	59,038		89,675		—		148,713
Total	$	444,539	$	208,027	$	1,974	$	654,540

	Three Months Ended September 2022
(In thousands)	Wrangler		Lee		Other		Total
Channel revenues
U.S. Wholesale	$	324,564	$	84,122	$	1,771	$	410,457
Non-U.S. Wholesale	50,448		81,682		28		132,158
Direct-to-Consumer	31,149		32,661		96		63,906
Total	$	406,161	$	198,465	$	1,895	$	606,521
Geographic revenues
U.S.	$	351,624	$	98,862	$	1,867	$	452,353
International	54,537		99,603		28		154,168
Total	$	406,161	$	198,465	$	1,895	$	606,521

	Nine Months Ended September 2023
(In thousands)	Wrangler		Lee		Other		Total
Channel revenues
U.S. Wholesale	$	1,048,491	$	337,081	$	7,393	$	1,392,965
Non-U.S. Wholesale	143,667		188,670		10		332,347
Direct-to-Consumer	101,013		110,933		414		212,360
Total	$	1,293,171	$	636,684	$	7,817	$	1,937,672
Geographic revenues
U.S.	$	1,132,741	$	382,290	$	7,807	$	1,522,838
International	160,430		254,394		10		414,834
Total	$	1,293,171	$	636,684	$	7,817	$	1,937,672

	Nine Months Ended September 2022
(In thousands)	Wrangler		Lee		Other		Total
Channel revenues
U.S. Wholesale	$	1,003,753	$	341,125	$	6,425	$	1,351,303
Non-U.S. Wholesale	143,724		212,591		903		357,218
Direct-to-Consumer	89,051		102,022		242		191,315
Total	$	1,236,528	$	655,738	$	7,570	$	1,899,836
Geographic revenues
U.S.	$	1,078,998	$	384,035	$	6,667	$	1,469,700
International	157,530		271,703		903		430,136
Total	$	1,236,528	$	655,738	$	7,570	$	1,899,836

Contract Balances and Performance Obligations

The following table presents information about contract balances recorded in the Company's balance sheets:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Accounts receivable, net	$	236,816	$	225,858	$	234,569
Contract assets (a)	8,704		5,050		6,599
Contract liabilities (b)	1,348		1,057		919

(a) Included within "prepaid expenses and other current assets" in the Company's balance sheets.

(b) Included within "accrued liabilities" in the Company's balance sheets.

For the three and nine months ended September 2023 and September 2022, no significant revenue was recognized that was included in contract liabilities as of December 2022 and December 2021, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 2023, no significant revenue was recognized from performance obligations satisfied, or partially satisfied, in prior periods. As of September 2023, the Company has contractual rights under its licensing agreements to receive $62.1 million of fixed consideration related to the future minimum guarantees through December 2028.

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BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company has two reportable segments:

•Wrangler — Wrangler® branded denim, apparel, footwear and accessories.

•Lee — Lee® branded denim, apparel, footwear and accessories.

The Company considers its chief executive officer to be its chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker allocates resources and assesses performance based on the global brand operating results of Wrangler® and Lee®, which are the Company's operating and reportable segments.

In addition, we report an "Other" category to reconcile segment revenues and segment profit to the Company's operating results, but the Other category does not meet the criteria to be considered a reportable segment. Other includes sales and licensing of Rock & Republic®, other company-owned brands and private label apparel.

Accounting policies utilized for internal management reporting at the individual segments are consistent with those disclosed in the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Corporate and other expenses and interest income and expense are not controlled by segment management and therefore are excluded from the measurement of segment profit.

The following table presents financial information for the Company's reportable segments and income before income taxes:

	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)		2023		2022			2023		2022
Segment revenues:
Wrangler		$	444,539	$	406,161		$	1,293,171	$	1,236,528
Lee		208,027		198,465			636,684		655,738
Total reportable segment revenues		652,566		604,626			1,929,855		1,892,266
Other revenues		1,974		1,895			7,817		7,570
Total net revenues		$	654,540	$	606,521		$	1,937,672	$	1,899,836
Segment profit:
Wrangler		$	81,556	$	75,597		$	223,639	$	226,049
Lee		20,735		26,703			77,473		101,837
Total reportable segment profit		$	102,291	$	102,300		$	301,112	$	327,886
Corporate and other expenses		(20,091)		(28,775)			(65,815)		(60,774)
Interest expense		(10,454)		(8,858)			(30,390)		(25,115)
Interest income		964		263			2,074		1,028
Loss related to other revenues		(482)		(678)			(611)		(267)
Income before income taxes		$	72,228	$	64,252		$	206,370	$	242,758

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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Receivables [Abstract]

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The following table presents a rollforward of the allowance for doubtful accounts:

	Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)		2023		2022
Balance, December		$	9,918	$	11,705
Increase in provision for expected credit losses		87		2,116
Accounts receivable balances written off		(1,247)		(1,069)
Other (1)		(105)		(1,197)
Balance, September		$	8,653	$	11,555

(1) Other primarily includes the impact of foreign currency translation and recoveries of amounts previously written off, none of which were individually significant.

Sale of Trade Accounts Receivable

The Company is party to an agreement with a financial institution to sell selected trade accounts receivable on a nonrecourse basis. Under this agreement, up to $377.5 million of the Company’s trade accounts receivable may be sold to the financial institution and remain outstanding at any point in time. The Company removes the sold balances from "accounts receivable, net" in its balance sheet at the time of sale. The Company does not retain any interests in the sold trade accounts receivable but continues to service and collect outstanding trade accounts receivable on behalf of the financial institution.

During the nine months ended September 2023 and September 2022, the Company sold total trade accounts receivable of $1,023.5 million and $1,016.0 million, respectively. As of September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022, $216.2 million, $246.0 million and $197.8 million, respectively, of the sold trade accounts receivable had been removed from the Company's balance sheets but remained outstanding with the financial institution.

The funding fees charged by the financial institution for this program are reflected in the Company's statements of operations within "other expense, net" and were $3.0 million and $9.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 2023, respectively, and $1.4 million and $3.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 2022, respectively. Net proceeds of this program are reflected as operating activities in the Company's statements of cash flows.

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INVENTORIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES

The following table presents components of "inventories" recorded in the Company's balance sheets:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Finished products	$	526,633	$	509,554	$	584,480
Work-in-process	34,325		34,316		37,823
Raw materials	44,276		52,966		55,904
Total inventories	$	605,234	$	596,836	$	678,207

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Supply Chain Financing	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Supply Chain Financing [Abstract]
Supply Chain Financing	SUPPLY CHAIN FINANCINGThe Company facilitates voluntary Supply Chain Finance ("SCF") programs with its financial institutions that allow certain suppliers the option to sell or assign their rights to receivables due from the Company, enabling the suppliers to receive payment from the financial institutions sooner than our negotiated payment terms. Participation in an SCF program is based on terms and conditions negotiated directly between the suppliers and the financial institutions. The Company agrees to commercial terms with suppliers independent of their participation in an SCF program, and thus their participation has no impact on our payment terms. The Company is not a party to the agreements between our suppliers and the financial institutions, and has no economic interest in our suppliers' decision to participate in an SCF program. Suppliers who participate in an SCF program have sole discretion to determine which invoices, if any, are to be sold to the financial institutions. All amounts payable to suppliers who participate in SCF programs are included within "accounts payable" in the Company's balance sheets, and the Company's associated payments are included in operating activities in the Company's statements of cash flows. At September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022, accounts payable included total outstanding balances of $21.9 million, $24.7 million and $21.0 million, respectively, due to suppliers that participate in the SCF programs.

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SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT

SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT

Short-term Borrowings

At September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022, the Company had $23.7 million, $24.8 million and $24.3 million, respectively, of international lines of credit with various banks, which are uncommitted and may be terminated at any time by either the Company or the banks. There was no outstanding balance under these arrangements at September 2023, and $7.1 million and $6.9 million of outstanding balances at December 2022 and September 2022, respectively. In addition, short-term borrowings included other debt of $0.2 million at both December 2022 and September 2022, with no balance remaining at September 2023.

Long-term Debt

The following table presents the components of "long-term debt" as recorded in the Company's balance sheets:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Revolving Credit Facility	$	—	$	—	$	40,000
Term Loan A	390,849		397,954		397,822
4.125% Notes, due 2029	395,246		394,665		394,471
Total long-term debt	786,095		792,619		832,293
Less: current portion	(17,500)		(10,000)		(7,500)
Long-term debt, due beyond one year	$	768,595	$	782,619	$	824,793

Credit Facilities

On November 18, 2021, the Company completed a refinancing pursuant to which it issued $400.0 million of unsecured Notes (as defined below) and amended and restated its senior secured Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for (i) a five-year $400.0 million term loan A facility (“Term Loan A”), with quarterly mandatory repayments which commenced in March 2023 and (ii) a five-year $500.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) (collectively, the “Credit Facilities”) with the lenders and agents party thereto.

Term Loan A had an outstanding principal amount of $392.5 million at September 2023, and $400.0 million at both December 2022 and September 2022, which is reported net of unamortized deferred financing costs. As of September 2023, interest expense on Term Loan A was being recorded at an effective annual interest rate of 4.4%, including the amortization of deferred financing costs and the impact of the Company’s interest rate swap.

The Revolving Credit Facility may be used to borrow funds in both U.S. dollar and certain non-U.S. dollar currencies, and has a $75.0 million letter of credit sublimit. As of September 2023, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and $11.7 million of outstanding standby letters of credit issued on behalf of the Company, leaving $488.3 million available for borrowing against this facility.

The interest rate per annum applicable to the Credit Agreement is an interest rate benchmark elected by the Company based on the currency and term of the borrowing plus an applicable margin, as defined therein.

The Credit Agreement contains certain affirmative and negative covenants customary for financings of this type as well as customary events of default. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains financial covenants which require compliance with (i) a total leverage ratio not to exceed 4.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of any test period, with an allowance for up to two elections to increase the limit to 5.00 to 1.00 in connection with certain material acquisitions, and (ii) a consolidated interest coverage ratio as of the last day of any test period to be no less than 3.00 to 1.00. As of September 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and expects to maintain compliance with the applicable covenants for at least one year from the issuance of these financial statements.

Senior Notes

On November 18, 2021, the Company entered into an indenture (the “Indenture”) by and among the Company and certain subsidiaries of the Company named as guarantors therein (the “Guarantors”), pursuant to which it issued $400.0 million of unsecured senior notes due November 2029 (the “Notes”) through a private placement pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 4.125% per annum, payable in cash in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year.

The Notes had an outstanding principal amount of $400.0 million at September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022, which is reported net of unamortized deferred financing costs. As of September 2023, interest expense on the Notes was being recorded at an effective annual interest rate of 4.3%, including the amortization of deferred financing costs.

The Notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Company’s existing and future domestic subsidiaries (other than certain excluded subsidiaries) that are borrowers under or guarantors of the Credit Facilities or certain other indebtedness. The Indenture governing the Notes contains customary negative covenants for financings of this type. The Indenture does not contain any financial covenants. As of September 2023, the Company was in compliance with the Indenture and expects to maintain compliance with the applicable covenants for at least one year from the issuance of these financial statements.

Refer to Note 10 in the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding the Company’s debt obligations.

Total cash paid for interest was $23.5 million and $18.7 million during the nine months ended September 2023 and September 2022, respectively.

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Certain assets and liabilities measured and reported at fair value are classified in a three-level hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation process. Categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy is based on the observability and objectivity of the pricing inputs, as follows:

•Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

•Level 2 — Significant directly observable data (other than Level 1 quoted prices) or significant indirectly observable data through corroboration with observable market data. Inputs would normally be (i) quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, (ii) quoted prices in inactive markets for identical or similar assets or liabilities or (iii) information derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

•Level 3 — Prices or valuation techniques that require significant unobservable data inputs. These inputs would normally be the Company's own data and judgments about assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following tables present financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured and recorded in the Company's financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis:

			Fair Value Measurement Using
(In thousands)	Total Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
September 2023
Financial assets:
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds	$	53,655	$	53,655	$	—	$	—
Time deposits	2,286		2,286		—		—
Foreign currency exchange contracts	19,731		—		19,731		—
Interest rate swap agreements	6,067		—		6,067		—
Investment securities	44,841		44,841		—		—
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	1,774		—		1,774		—
Deferred compensation	46,799		—		46,799		—

			Fair Value Measurement Using
(In thousands)	Total Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
December 2022
Financial assets:
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds	$	20,097	$	20,097	$	—	$	—
Time deposits	2,194		2,194		—		—
Foreign currency exchange contracts	15,565		—		15,565		—
Interest rate swap agreements	11,357		—		11,357		—
Investment securities	43,131		43,131		—		—
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	2,307		—		2,307		—
Deferred compensation	44,589		—		44,589		—

The Company's cash equivalents include money market funds and short-term time deposits that approximate fair value based on Level 1 measurements. The fair value of derivative financial instruments, which consist of foreign currency exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements, is determined based on observable market inputs (Level 2), including spot and forward exchange rates for foreign currencies and observable interest rate yield curves for interest rate swap agreements. Investment securities are held in the Company's deferred compensation plans as an economic hedge of the related deferred compensation liabilities and are comprised of mutual funds that are valued based on quoted prices in active markets (Level 1). Liabilities related to the Company's deferred compensation plans are recorded at amounts due to participants, based on the fair value of the participants’ selection of hypothetical investments (Level 2).

Additionally, at September 2023, the carrying value of the Company's long-term debt was $786.1 million compared to a fair value of $720.5 million. At December 2022, the carrying value of the Company's long-term debt was $792.6 million compared to a fair value of $718.0 million. The fair value of long-term debt is a Level 2 estimate based on quoted market prices or values of comparable borrowings.

All other financial assets and financial liabilities are recorded in the Company's financial statements at cost. These other financial assets and financial liabilities include cash held as demand deposits, accounts receivable, short-term borrowings, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities. At September 2023 and December 2022, their carrying values approximated fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

Summary of Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company enters into derivative contracts with external counterparties to hedge certain foreign currency transactions. The notional amount of all outstanding foreign currency exchange contracts was $339.9 million at September 2023, $322.3 million at December 2022 and $292.8 million at September 2022, consisting primarily of contracts hedging exposures to the euro, Mexican peso, Canadian dollar, British pound, Polish zloty and Swedish krona. Foreign currency exchange contracts have maturities up to 20 months.

During 2019, the Company entered into "floating to fixed" interest rate swap agreements to mitigate exposure to volatility in reference rates on the Company's future interest payments. The notional amount of the interest rate swap agreements was $300.0 million at September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022. Because these interest rate swap agreements meet the criteria for hedge accounting, all related gains and losses are deferred within accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCL") and are being amortized through April 18, 2024.

The Company's outstanding derivative financial instruments met the criteria for hedge accounting at the inception of the hedging relationships. At each reporting period, the Company assesses whether the hedging relationships continue to be highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged items. If the Company determines that a specific hedging relationship has ceased to be highly effective, it would discontinue hedge accounting for the hedging relationship. All designated hedging relationships were determined to be highly effective as of September 2023.

The following table presents the fair value of outstanding derivatives on an individual contract basis:

	Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Gains						Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Losses
	September		December		September		September		December		September
(In thousands)	2023		2022		2022		2023		2022		2022
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	19,717	$	15,565	$	21,329	$	(1,737)	$	(2,307)	$	(186)
Interest rate swap agreements	6,067		11,357		11,494		—		—		—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	14		—		30		(37)		—		—
Total derivatives	$	25,798	$	26,922	$	32,853	$	(1,774)	$	(2,307)	$	(186)

The Company records and presents the fair value of all derivative assets and liabilities in the Company's balance sheets on a gross basis, even though certain derivative contracts are subject to master netting agreements. If the Company were to offset and record the asset and liability balances of its derivative contracts on a net basis in accordance with the terms of its master netting agreements, the amounts presented in the Company's balance sheets would be adjusted from the current gross presentation to the net amounts.

The following table presents a reconciliation of gross to net amounts for derivative asset and liability balances:

	September 2023				December 2022				September 2022
(In thousands)	Derivative Asset		Derivative Liability		Derivative Asset		Derivative Liability		Derivative Asset		Derivative Liability
Gross amounts presented in the balance sheet	$	25,798	$	(1,774)	$	26,922	$	(2,307)	$	32,853	$	(186)
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet	(1,774)		1,774		(1,629)		1,629		(186)		186
Net amounts	$	24,024	$	—	$	25,293	$	(678)	$	32,667	$	—

The following table presents the location of derivatives in the Company's balance sheets, with current or noncurrent classification based on maturity dates:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	24,220	$	14,183	$	18,523
Accrued liabilities	(1,442)		(1,218)		(134)
Other assets	1,578		12,739		14,330
Other liabilities	(332)		(1,089)		(52)

Cash Flow Hedges

The following tables present the pre-tax effects of cash flow hedges included in the Company's statements of operations and statements of comprehensive income:

	Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in AOCL
(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
Cash Flow Hedging Relationships		2023		2022			2023		2022
Foreign currency exchange contracts		$	5,700	$	12,414		$	23,829	$	26,654
Interest rate swap agreements		202		5,327			1,910		15,881
Total		$	5,902	$	17,741		$	25,739	$	42,535

	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income
(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
Location of Gain (Loss)		2023		2022			2023		2022
Net revenues		$	(37)	$	(401)		$	(270)	$	(794)
Cost of goods sold		7,095		4,228			17,343		8,954
Other expense, net		128		168			424		67
Interest expense		2,664		346			7,200		(1,665)
Total		$	9,850	$	4,341		$	24,697	$	6,562

Other Derivative Information

Any contracts that are not designated as hedges are recorded at fair value in the Company's balance sheets. Changes in the fair values of derivative contracts not designated as hedges are recognized directly in earnings. There were no significant amounts recognized in earnings for the ineffective portion of any hedging relationships or changes in the fair values of derivative contracts not designated as hedges during the three and nine months ended September 2023 and September 2022.

At September 2023, AOCL included $27.1 million of pre-tax net deferred gains for foreign currency exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements that are expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next 12 months. The amounts ultimately reclassified to earnings will depend on rates in effect when outstanding derivative contracts are settled.

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Equity [Abstract]

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The following table presents deferred components of AOCL in equity, net of related taxes:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Foreign currency translation	$	(101,526)	$	(107,462)	$	(121,582)
Defined benefit pension plans	2,136		2,243		(2,160)
Derivative financial instruments	28,557		25,554		31,459
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(70,833)	$	(79,665)	$	(92,283)

The following tables present changes in AOCL, net of related tax impact:

	Three Months Ended September 2023
(In thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Balance, June 2023	$	(94,610)	$	2,173	$	32,344	$	(60,093)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	(6,916)		—		5,176		(1,740)
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	—		(37)		(8,963)		(9,000)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(6,916)		(37)		(3,787)		(10,740)
Balance, September 2023	$	(101,526)	$	2,136	$	28,557	$	(70,833)

	Three Months Ended September 2022
(In thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Balance, June 2022	$	(110,014)	$	(2,166)	$	20,223	$	(91,957)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	(11,568)		—		15,078		3,510
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	—		6		(3,842)		(3,836)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(11,568)		6		11,236		(326)
Balance, September 2022	$	(121,582)	$	(2,160)	$	31,459	$	(92,283)

	Nine Months Ended September 2023
(In thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Balance, December 2022	$	(107,462)	$	2,243	$	25,554	$	(79,665)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	5,936		—		24,910		30,846
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	—		(107)		(21,907)		(22,014)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	5,936		(107)		3,003		8,832
Balance, September 2023	$	(101,526)	$	2,136	$	28,557	$	(70,833)

	Nine Months Ended September 2022
(In thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Balance, December 2021	$	(93,125)	$	(2,177)	$	2,546	$	(92,756)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	(28,457)		—		35,444		6,987
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	—		17		(6,531)		(6,514)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(28,457)		17		28,913		473
Balance, September 2022	$	(121,582)	$	(2,160)	$	31,459	$	(92,283)

The following table presents reclassifications out of AOCL:

(In thousands)		Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Reclassifications	Affected Line Item in the Financial Statements
			2023		2022			2023		2022
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net change in deferred gains (losses) during the period	Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	49	$	(8)		$	142	$	(23)
Total before tax			49		(8)			142		(23)
Income taxes	Income taxes		(12)		2			(35)		6
Net of tax			37		(6)			107		(17)
Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Net revenues		$	(37)	$	(401)		$	(270)	$	(794)
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Cost of goods sold		7,095		4,228			17,343		8,954
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other expense, net		128		168			424		67
Interest rate swap agreements	Interest expense		2,664		346			7,200		(1,665)
Total before tax			9,850		4,341			24,697		6,562
Income taxes	Income taxes		(887)		(499)			(2,790)		(31)
Net of tax			8,963		3,842			21,907		6,531
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax			$	9,000	$	3,836		$	22,014	$	6,514

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INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 2023 was 21.4% compared to 20.1% in the 2022 period. The nine months ended September 2023 included a net discrete tax expense primarily related to the remeasurement of deferred tax assets associated with a tax holiday from local income taxes in a foreign jurisdiction. The net discrete tax expense for the nine months ended September 2023 increased the effective income tax rate by 2.4%. The nine months ended September 2022 included a net discrete tax expense primarily related to the revaluation of deferred tax balances due to a change in tax jurisdiction, partially offset by benefits from stock-based compensation. The net discrete tax expense for the nine months ended September 2022 increased the effective income tax rate by 0.7%. The effective tax rate without discrete items for the nine months ended September 2023 was 19.0% compared to 19.4% in the 2022 period. The decrease was primarily due to changes in our jurisdictional mix of earnings.

During the nine months ended September 2023, the amount of net unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest increased by $0.8 million to $15.8 million. Management believes that it is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by $2.5 million within the next 12 fiscal months due to expiration of statutes of limitations, which would reduce income tax expense.

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EARNINGS PER SHARE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

EARNINGS PER SHARE

EARNINGS PER SHARE

The calculations of basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") are based on net income divided by the basic weighted average number of common shares and diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding, respectively.

The following table presents the calculations of basic and diluted EPS:

	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands, except per share amounts)		2023		2022			2023		2022
Net income		$	59,531	$	51,083		$	162,223	$	193,888
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		56,151		55,428			55,962		55,830
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards		805		1,122			952		1,230
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		56,956		56,550			56,914		57,060
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per common share		$	1.06	$	0.92		$	2.90	$	3.47
Diluted earnings per common share		$	1.05	$	0.90		$	2.85	$	3.40

For the three and nine months ended September 2023 and September 2022, an immaterial number of shares were excluded from the dilutive earnings per share calculations because the effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

For both the three and nine months ended September 2023, a total of 0.6 million shares of performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs") were excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings per share as the units were not considered to be contingent outstanding shares. For the three and nine months ended September 2022, a total of 0.4 million and 0.3 million shares, respectively, of PRSUs were excluded from the calculations of diluted earnings per share as the units were not considered to be contingent outstanding shares.

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LEASES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Leases [Abstract]

LEASES

LEASES

The Company enters into operating leases for retail stores, operational facilities, vehicles and certain equipment, with terms expiring at various dates through 2033. Most leases have fixed rentals, with many of the real estate leases requiring additional payments for real estate taxes and occupancy-related costs.

The following table presents supplemental cash flow and non-cash information related to operating leases:

	Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)		2023		2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities - operating cash flows		$	23,375	$	22,608
Right-of-use operating assets obtained in exchange for new operating leases - non-cash activity		$	13,316	$	12,780

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RESTRUCTURING

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

RESTRUCTURING

RESTRUCTURING

The Company generally incurs restructuring charges related to cost optimization of business activities, primarily related to severance and employee-related benefits. During the second quarter of 2023, the Company took actions to drive efficiencies in our operations through a reduction in our global workforce and to streamline and transfer select production within our internal manufacturing network.

Of the $7.8 million of restructuring charges recognized during the nine months ended September 2023, $5.4 million were reflected within "selling, general and administrative expenses" and $2.4 million were reflected within "cost of goods sold." All of the $13.7 million of restructuring charges recognized during the three and nine months ended September 2022 were reflected within "selling, general and administrative expenses."

All of the $2.2 million restructuring accrual reported in the Company's balance sheet at September 2023 is expected to be paid out within the next 12 months and was classified within "accrued liabilities." All of the $10.7 million restructuring accrual reported in the Company's balance sheet at December 2022 was classified within "accrued liabilities."

The following table presents the components of restructuring charges:

	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)
		2023		2022			2023		2022
Severance and employee-related benefits		$	—	$	13,688		$	6,614	$	13,688
Other		—		—			1,182		—
Total restructuring charges		$	—	$	13,688		$	7,796	$	13,688

The following table presents the restructuring costs by business segment:

	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)
		2023		2022			2023		2022
Wrangler		$	—	$	—		$	995	$	—
Lee		—		—			187		—
Corporate and other		—		13,688			6,614		13,688
Total		$	—	$	13,688		$	7,796	$	13,688

The following table presents activity in the restructuring accrual for the nine-month period ended September 2023:

(In thousands)	Total
Accrual at December 2022	$	10,695
Charges	6,614
Cash payments	(15,018)
Adjustments to accruals	(266)
Currency translation	219
Balance, September 2023	$	2,244

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SUBSEQUENT EVENT	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENT	SUBSEQUENT EVENTOn October 26, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share of the Company's Common Stock. The cash dividend will be payable on December 18, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 8, 2023.

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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Jul. 01, 2023	Apr. 01, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Jul. 02, 2022	Apr. 02, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Net income	$ 59,531	$ 36,396	$ 66,296	$ 51,083	$ 61,995	$ 80,810	$ 162,223	$ 193,888

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Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Fiscal Year

Fiscal YearThe Company operates and reports using a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to December 31 of each year. Accordingly, this Form 10-Q presents the third quarter of the Company's fiscal year ending December 30, 2023 ("fiscal 2023"), which is a 52-week fiscal year. For presentation purposes herein, all references to periods ended September 2023, December 2022 and September 2022 correspond to the fiscal periods ended September 30, 2023, December 31, 2022 and October 1, 2022, respectively.

Basis of Presentation - Interim Financial Statements

Basis of Presentation - Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements contain all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to fairly state the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 2023 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for fiscal 2023. The unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2023 ("2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K").

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

In September 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-04, "Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations," which requires entities that use supplier finance programs in connection with the purchase of goods and services to disclose key terms of the programs, outstanding confirmed amounts as of period end, a description of where those obligations are presented in the balance sheet and an annual rollforward of obligations. This guidance was adopted by the Company during the first quarter of 2023, except for the requirement to include a rollforward of obligations which is effective beginning in 2024 with early adoption permitted. Refer to Note 6 to the Company's financial statements for additional information related to supplier finance program obligations.

Fair Value Measurements

Certain assets and liabilities measured and reported at fair value are classified in a three-level hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation process. Categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy is based on the observability and objectivity of the pricing inputs, as follows:

•Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

•Level 2 — Significant directly observable data (other than Level 1 quoted prices) or significant indirectly observable data through corroboration with observable market data. Inputs would normally be (i) quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, (ii) quoted prices in inactive markets for identical or similar assets or liabilities or (iii) information derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

•Level 3 — Prices or valuation techniques that require significant unobservable data inputs. These inputs would normally be the Company's own data and judgments about assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

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REVENUES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables present revenues disaggregated by channel and geography. Revenues from licensing arrangements are included within the U.S. or Non-U.S. Wholesale channels, based on the respective region where the licensee sells the product. Direct-to-Consumer revenues include sales from company-operated Wrangler® and Lee® branded full-price and outlet stores, online and international concession arrangements.

Other includes sales and licensing of Rock & Republic®, other company-owned brands and private label apparel.

	Three Months Ended September 2023
(In thousands)	Wrangler		Lee		Other		Total
Channel revenues
U.S. Wholesale	$	355,608	$	103,564	$	1,799	$	460,971
Non-U.S. Wholesale	53,644		71,433		—		125,077
Direct-to-Consumer	35,287		33,030		175		68,492
Total	$	444,539	$	208,027	$	1,974	$	654,540
Geographic revenues
U.S.	$	385,501	$	118,352	$	1,974	$	505,827
International	59,038		89,675		—		148,713
Total	$	444,539	$	208,027	$	1,974	$	654,540

	Three Months Ended September 2022
(In thousands)	Wrangler		Lee		Other		Total
Channel revenues
U.S. Wholesale	$	324,564	$	84,122	$	1,771	$	410,457
Non-U.S. Wholesale	50,448		81,682		28		132,158
Direct-to-Consumer	31,149		32,661		96		63,906
Total	$	406,161	$	198,465	$	1,895	$	606,521
Geographic revenues
U.S.	$	351,624	$	98,862	$	1,867	$	452,353
International	54,537		99,603		28		154,168
Total	$	406,161	$	198,465	$	1,895	$	606,521

	Nine Months Ended September 2023
(In thousands)	Wrangler		Lee		Other		Total
Channel revenues
U.S. Wholesale	$	1,048,491	$	337,081	$	7,393	$	1,392,965
Non-U.S. Wholesale	143,667		188,670		10		332,347
Direct-to-Consumer	101,013		110,933		414		212,360
Total	$	1,293,171	$	636,684	$	7,817	$	1,937,672
Geographic revenues
U.S.	$	1,132,741	$	382,290	$	7,807	$	1,522,838
International	160,430		254,394		10		414,834
Total	$	1,293,171	$	636,684	$	7,817	$	1,937,672

	Nine Months Ended September 2022
(In thousands)	Wrangler		Lee		Other		Total
Channel revenues
U.S. Wholesale	$	1,003,753	$	341,125	$	6,425	$	1,351,303
Non-U.S. Wholesale	143,724		212,591		903		357,218
Direct-to-Consumer	89,051		102,022		242		191,315
Total	$	1,236,528	$	655,738	$	7,570	$	1,899,836
Geographic revenues
U.S.	$	1,078,998	$	384,035	$	6,667	$	1,469,700
International	157,530		271,703		903		430,136
Total	$	1,236,528	$	655,738	$	7,570	$	1,899,836

Contract Assets and Liabilities

The following table presents information about contract balances recorded in the Company's balance sheets:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Accounts receivable, net	$	236,816	$	225,858	$	234,569
Contract assets (a)	8,704		5,050		6,599
Contract liabilities (b)	1,348		1,057		919

(a) Included within "prepaid expenses and other current assets" in the Company's balance sheets.

(b) Included within "accrued liabilities" in the Company's balance sheets.

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BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Financial Information for Reportable Segments

The following table presents financial information for the Company's reportable segments and income before income taxes:

	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)		2023		2022			2023		2022
Segment revenues:
Wrangler		$	444,539	$	406,161		$	1,293,171	$	1,236,528
Lee		208,027		198,465			636,684		655,738
Total reportable segment revenues		652,566		604,626			1,929,855		1,892,266
Other revenues		1,974		1,895			7,817		7,570
Total net revenues		$	654,540	$	606,521		$	1,937,672	$	1,899,836
Segment profit:
Wrangler		$	81,556	$	75,597		$	223,639	$	226,049
Lee		20,735		26,703			77,473		101,837
Total reportable segment profit		$	102,291	$	102,300		$	301,112	$	327,886
Corporate and other expenses		(20,091)		(28,775)			(65,815)		(60,774)
Interest expense		(10,454)		(8,858)			(30,390)		(25,115)
Interest income		964		263			2,074		1,028
Loss related to other revenues		(482)		(678)			(611)		(267)
Income before income taxes		$	72,228	$	64,252		$	206,370	$	242,758

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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Receivables [Abstract]

Rollforward of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The following table presents a rollforward of the allowance for doubtful accounts:

	Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)		2023		2022
Balance, December		$	9,918	$	11,705
Increase in provision for expected credit losses		87		2,116
Accounts receivable balances written off		(1,247)		(1,069)
Other (1)		(105)		(1,197)
Balance, September		$	8,653	$	11,555

(1) Other primarily includes the impact of foreign currency translation and recoveries of amounts previously written off, none of which were individually significant.

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INVENTORIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Components of Inventories

The following table presents components of "inventories" recorded in the Company's balance sheets:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Finished products	$	526,633	$	509,554	$	584,480
Work-in-process	34,325		34,316		37,823
Raw materials	44,276		52,966		55,904
Total inventories	$	605,234	$	596,836	$	678,207

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SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments

The following table presents the components of "long-term debt" as recorded in the Company's balance sheets:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Revolving Credit Facility	$	—	$	—	$	40,000
Term Loan A	390,849		397,954		397,822
4.125% Notes, due 2029	395,246		394,665		394,471
Total long-term debt	786,095		792,619		832,293
Less: current portion	(17,500)		(10,000)		(7,500)
Long-term debt, due beyond one year	$	768,595	$	782,619	$	824,793

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Classes of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The following tables present financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured and recorded in the Company's financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis:

			Fair Value Measurement Using
(In thousands)	Total Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
September 2023
Financial assets:
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds	$	53,655	$	53,655	$	—	$	—
Time deposits	2,286		2,286		—		—
Foreign currency exchange contracts	19,731		—		19,731		—
Interest rate swap agreements	6,067		—		6,067		—
Investment securities	44,841		44,841		—		—
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	1,774		—		1,774		—
Deferred compensation	46,799		—		46,799		—

			Fair Value Measurement Using
(In thousands)	Total Fair Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
December 2022
Financial assets:
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds	$	20,097	$	20,097	$	—	$	—
Time deposits	2,194		2,194		—		—
Foreign currency exchange contracts	15,565		—		15,565		—
Interest rate swap agreements	11,357		—		11,357		—
Investment securities	43,131		43,131		—		—
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	2,307		—		2,307		—
Deferred compensation	44,589		—		44,589		—

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Derivative Instruments

The following table presents the fair value of outstanding derivatives on an individual contract basis:

	Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Gains						Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Losses
	September		December		September		September		December		September
(In thousands)	2023		2022		2022		2023		2022		2022
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$	19,717	$	15,565	$	21,329	$	(1,737)	$	(2,307)	$	(186)
Interest rate swap agreements	6,067		11,357		11,494		—		—		—
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	14		—		30		(37)		—		—
Total derivatives	$	25,798	$	26,922	$	32,853	$	(1,774)	$	(2,307)	$	(186)

The following table presents a reconciliation of gross to net amounts for derivative asset and liability balances:

	September 2023				December 2022				September 2022
(In thousands)	Derivative Asset		Derivative Liability		Derivative Asset		Derivative Liability		Derivative Asset		Derivative Liability
Gross amounts presented in the balance sheet	$	25,798	$	(1,774)	$	26,922	$	(2,307)	$	32,853	$	(186)
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet	(1,774)		1,774		(1,629)		1,629		(186)		186
Net amounts	$	24,024	$	—	$	25,293	$	(678)	$	32,667	$	—

The following table presents the location of derivatives in the Company's balance sheets, with current or noncurrent classification based on maturity dates:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	24,220	$	14,183	$	18,523
Accrued liabilities	(1,442)		(1,218)		(134)
Other assets	1,578		12,739		14,330
Other liabilities	(332)		(1,089)		(52)

Pre-Tax Effects of Cash Flow Hedges Included in the Statement of Operations and Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following tables present the pre-tax effects of cash flow hedges included in the Company's statements of operations and statements of comprehensive income:

	Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in AOCL
(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
Cash Flow Hedging Relationships		2023		2022			2023		2022
Foreign currency exchange contracts		$	5,700	$	12,414		$	23,829	$	26,654
Interest rate swap agreements		202		5,327			1,910		15,881
Total		$	5,902	$	17,741		$	25,739	$	42,535

	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income
(In thousands)	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
Location of Gain (Loss)		2023		2022			2023		2022
Net revenues		$	(37)	$	(401)		$	(270)	$	(794)
Cost of goods sold		7,095		4,228			17,343		8,954
Other expense, net		128		168			424		67
Interest expense		2,664		346			7,200		(1,665)
Total		$	9,850	$	4,341		$	24,697	$	6,562

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Equity [Abstract]

Deferred Components of AOCL in Equity, Net of Related Taxes, and Changes in AOCL

The following table presents deferred components of AOCL in equity, net of related taxes:

(In thousands)	September 2023		December 2022		September 2022
Foreign currency translation	$	(101,526)	$	(107,462)	$	(121,582)
Defined benefit pension plans	2,136		2,243		(2,160)
Derivative financial instruments	28,557		25,554		31,459
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(70,833)	$	(79,665)	$	(92,283)

The following tables present changes in AOCL, net of related tax impact:

	Three Months Ended September 2023
(In thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Balance, June 2023	$	(94,610)	$	2,173	$	32,344	$	(60,093)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	(6,916)		—		5,176		(1,740)
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	—		(37)		(8,963)		(9,000)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(6,916)		(37)		(3,787)		(10,740)
Balance, September 2023	$	(101,526)	$	2,136	$	28,557	$	(70,833)

	Three Months Ended September 2022
(In thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Balance, June 2022	$	(110,014)	$	(2,166)	$	20,223	$	(91,957)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	(11,568)		—		15,078		3,510
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	—		6		(3,842)		(3,836)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(11,568)		6		11,236		(326)
Balance, September 2022	$	(121,582)	$	(2,160)	$	31,459	$	(92,283)

	Nine Months Ended September 2023
(In thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Balance, December 2022	$	(107,462)	$	2,243	$	25,554	$	(79,665)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	5,936		—		24,910		30,846
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	—		(107)		(21,907)		(22,014)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	5,936		(107)		3,003		8,832
Balance, September 2023	$	(101,526)	$	2,136	$	28,557	$	(70,833)

	Nine Months Ended September 2022
(In thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation		Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Derivative Financial Instruments		Total
Balance, December 2021	$	(93,125)	$	(2,177)	$	2,546	$	(92,756)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	(28,457)		—		35,444		6,987
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	—		17		(6,531)		(6,514)
Net other comprehensive income (loss)	(28,457)		17		28,913		473
Balance, September 2022	$	(121,582)	$	(2,160)	$	31,459	$	(92,283)

Reclassification Out of AOCL

The following table presents reclassifications out of AOCL:

(In thousands)		Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
Details About Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Reclassifications	Affected Line Item in the Financial Statements
			2023		2022			2023		2022
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net change in deferred gains (losses) during the period	Selling, general and administrative expenses		$	49	$	(8)		$	142	$	(23)
Total before tax			49		(8)			142		(23)
Income taxes	Income taxes		(12)		2			(35)		6
Net of tax			37		(6)			107		(17)
Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Net revenues		$	(37)	$	(401)		$	(270)	$	(794)
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Cost of goods sold		7,095		4,228			17,343		8,954
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other expense, net		128		168			424		67
Interest rate swap agreements	Interest expense		2,664		346			7,200		(1,665)
Total before tax			9,850		4,341			24,697		6,562
Income taxes	Income taxes		(887)		(499)			(2,790)		(31)
Net of tax			8,963		3,842			21,907		6,531
Total reclassifications for the period, net of tax			$	9,000	$	3,836		$	22,014	$	6,514

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EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share

The following table presents the calculations of basic and diluted EPS:

	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands, except per share amounts)		2023		2022			2023		2022
Net income		$	59,531	$	51,083		$	162,223	$	193,888
Basic weighted average shares outstanding		56,151		55,428			55,962		55,830
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards		805		1,122			952		1,230
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		56,956		56,550			56,914		57,060
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per common share		$	1.06	$	0.92		$	2.90	$	3.47
Diluted earnings per common share		$	1.05	$	0.90		$	2.85	$	3.40

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LEASES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Leases [Abstract]

Supplemental Cash Flow and Non-Cash Information Related to Operating Leases

The following table presents supplemental cash flow and non-cash information related to operating leases:

	Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)		2023		2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities - operating cash flows		$	23,375	$	22,608
Right-of-use operating assets obtained in exchange for new operating leases - non-cash activity		$	13,316	$	12,780

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RESTRUCTURING (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Components of Restructuring Charges

The following table presents the components of restructuring charges:

	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)
		2023		2022			2023		2022
Severance and employee-related benefits		$	—	$	13,688		$	6,614	$	13,688
Other		—		—			1,182		—
Total restructuring charges		$	—	$	13,688		$	7,796	$	13,688

The following table presents the restructuring costs by business segment:

	Three Months Ended September					Nine Months Ended September
(In thousands)
		2023		2022			2023		2022
Wrangler		$	—	$	—		$	995	$	—
Lee		—		—			187		—
Corporate and other		—		13,688			6,614		13,688
Total		$	—	$	13,688		$	7,796	$	13,688

Activity in Restructuring

The following table presents activity in the restructuring accrual for the nine-month period ended September 2023:

(In thousands)	Total
Accrual at December 2022	$	10,695
Charges	6,614
Cash payments	(15,018)
Adjustments to accruals	(266)
Currency translation	219
Balance, September 2023	$	2,244

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BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Cost of goods sold	$ 383,075	$ 342,460	$ 1,129,245	$ 1,064,190
Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment
Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items]
Cost of goods sold	$ 13,100

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REVENUES - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 654,540	$ 606,521	$ 1,937,672	$ 1,899,836
U.S.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	505,827	452,353	1,522,838	1,469,700
International
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	148,713	154,168	414,834	430,136
Wholesale | U.S.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	460,971	410,457	1,392,965	1,351,303
Wholesale | International
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	125,077	132,158	332,347	357,218
Direct-to-Consumer
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	68,492	63,906	212,360	191,315
Operating Segments
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	652,566	604,626	1,929,855	1,892,266
Operating Segments | Wrangler
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	444,539	406,161	1,293,171	1,236,528
Operating Segments | Wrangler | U.S.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	385,501	351,624	1,132,741	1,078,998
Operating Segments | Wrangler | International
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	59,038	54,537	160,430	157,530
Operating Segments | Wrangler | Wholesale | U.S.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	355,608	324,564	1,048,491	1,003,753
Operating Segments | Wrangler | Wholesale | International
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	53,644	50,448	143,667	143,724
Operating Segments | Wrangler | Direct-to-Consumer
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	35,287	31,149	101,013	89,051
Operating Segments | Lee
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	208,027	198,465	636,684	655,738
Operating Segments | Lee | U.S.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	118,352	98,862	382,290	384,035
Operating Segments | Lee | International
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	89,675	99,603	254,394	271,703
Operating Segments | Lee | Wholesale | U.S.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	103,564	84,122	337,081	341,125
Operating Segments | Lee | Wholesale | International
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	71,433	81,682	188,670	212,591
Operating Segments | Lee | Direct-to-Consumer
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	33,030	32,661	110,933	102,022
Other
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	1,974	1,895	7,817	7,570
Other | U.S.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	1,974	1,867	7,807	6,667
Other | International
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	28	10	903
Other | Wholesale | U.S.
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	1,799	1,771	7,393	6,425
Other | Wholesale | International
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	0	28	10	903
Other | Direct-to-Consumer
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 175	$ 96	$ 414	$ 242

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REVENUES - Contract Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 01, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Accounts receivable, net	$ 236,816	$ 225,858	$ 234,569
Contract assets	8,704	5,050	6,599
Contract liabilities	$ 1,348	$ 1,057	$ 919

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REVENUES - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Remaining performance obligation	$ 62.1

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BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Additional Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	2

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BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION - Financial Information for Reportable Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenues	$ 654,540	$ 606,521	$ 1,937,672	$ 1,899,836
Total reportable segment profit	85,482	75,066	243,828	272,032
Interest expense	(10,454)	(8,858)	(30,390)	(25,115)
Interest income	964	263	2,074	1,028
Income before income taxes	72,228	64,252	206,370	242,758
Operating Segments
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenues	652,566	604,626	1,929,855	1,892,266
Total reportable segment profit	102,291	102,300	301,112	327,886
Operating Segments | Wrangler
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenues	444,539	406,161	1,293,171	1,236,528
Total reportable segment profit	81,556	75,597	223,639	226,049
Operating Segments | Lee
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenues	208,027	198,465	636,684	655,738
Total reportable segment profit	20,735	26,703	77,473	101,837
Corporate and other expenses
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Corporate and other expenses	(20,091)	(28,775)	(65,815)	(60,774)
Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net revenues	1,974	1,895	7,817	7,570
Total reportable segment profit	$ (482)	$ (678)	$ (611)	$ (267)

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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - Rollforward of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	$ 9,918	$ 11,705
Increase in provision for expected credit losses	87	2,116
Accounts receivable balances written off	(1,247)	(1,069)
Other	(105)	(1,197)
Ending balance	$ 8,653	$ 11,555

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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Receivables [Abstract]
Maximum amount of accounts receivable sold at any point in time (up to)	$ 377.5		$ 377.5
Sale of accounts receivable			1,023.5	$ 1,016.0
Accounts receivable removed related to sale of accounts receivable	216.2	$ 197.8	216.2	197.8	$ 246.0
Funding fee	$ 3.0	$ 1.4	$ 9.1	$ 3.0

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INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 01, 2022
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Finished products	$ 526,633	$ 509,554	$ 584,480
Work-in-process	34,325	34,316	37,823
Raw materials	44,276	52,966	55,904
Total inventories	$ 605,234	$ 596,836	$ 678,207

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Supply Chain Financing (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 01, 2022
Supply Chain Financing [Abstract]
Accounts payable, trade	$ 21.9	$ 24.7	$ 21.0

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SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT - Short-term Borrowings (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 01, 2022
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings	$ 0	$ 7,280	$ 7,093
Other short-term borrowings	0	200	200
International borrowing arrangements
Short-term Debt [Line Items]
Debt capacity	23,700	24,800	24,300
Short-term borrowings	$ 0	$ 7,100	$ 6,900

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SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT - Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 01, 2022	Nov. 18, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	$ 786,095	$ 792,619	$ 832,293
Less: current portion	(17,500)	(10,000)	(7,500)
Long-term debt, due beyond one year	768,595	782,619	824,793
Term Loan A | Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	390,849	397,954	397,822
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term debt	0	0	40,000
Senior Notes | 4.125% Senior Notes, due 2029
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage				4.125%
Total long-term debt	$ 395,246	$ 394,665	$ 394,471

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SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT - Credit Facilities (Details)		9 Months Ended
	Nov. 18, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) election	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Oct. 01, 2022 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, leverage ratio, number of elections to increase the limit (up to) | election		2
Maximum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Leverage ratio		4.50
Debt instrument, leverage ratio, limit increase		5.00
Minimum
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest coverage ratio		3.00
Revolving Credit Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term	5 years
Debt capacity	$ 500,000,000
Long-term debt, gross		$ 0
Remaining borrowing capacity		488,300,000
Letter of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt capacity		75,000,000
Long-term line of credit		11,700,000
4.125% Senior Notes, due 2029 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount	$ 400,000,000
Long-term debt, gross		$ 400,000,000	$ 400,000,000	$ 400,000,000
Effective annual interest rate		4.30%
Term Loan | Term Loan A
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, term	5 years
Debt capacity	$ 400,000,000
Long-term debt, gross		$ 392,500,000	$ 400,000,000	$ 400,000,000
Effective annual interest rate		4.40%

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SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND LONG-TERM DEBT - Senior Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Nov. 18, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest paid, excluding capitalized interest, operating activities	$ 23.5	$ 18.7
4.125% Senior Notes, due 2029 | Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, face amount				$ 400.0
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage				4.125%
Long-term debt, gross	$ 400.0	$ 400.0	$ 400.0
Effective annual interest rate	4.30%

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Classes of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 01, 2022
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds	$ 53,655	$ 20,097
Time deposits	2,286	2,194
Foreign currency exchange contracts	25,798	26,922	$ 32,853
Investment securities	44,841	43,131
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	1,774	2,307	$ 186
Deferred compensation	46,799	44,589
Level 1
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds	53,655	20,097
Time deposits	2,286	2,194
Investment securities	44,841	43,131
Financial liabilities:
Deferred compensation	0	0
Level 2
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds	0	0
Time deposits	0	0
Investment securities	0	0
Financial liabilities:
Deferred compensation	46,799	44,589
Level 3
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds	0	0
Time deposits	0	0
Investment securities	0	0
Financial liabilities:
Deferred compensation	0	0
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Cash equivalents:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	19,731	15,565
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	1,774	2,307
Foreign currency exchange contracts | Level 1
Cash equivalents:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0	0
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0	0
Foreign currency exchange contracts | Level 2
Cash equivalents:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	19,731	15,565
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	1,774	2,307
Foreign currency exchange contracts | Level 3
Cash equivalents:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0	0
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0	0
Interest rate swap agreements
Cash equivalents:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	6,067	11,357
Interest rate swap agreements | Level 1
Cash equivalents:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0	0
Interest rate swap agreements | Level 2
Cash equivalents:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	6,067	11,357
Interest rate swap agreements | Level 3
Cash equivalents:
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$ 0	$ 0

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 01, 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 786,095	$ 792,619	$ 832,293
Level 2
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Debt, fair value	$ 720,500	$ 718,000

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 01, 2022
Derivative [Line Items]
Cash flow hedge gains to be reclassified during the next 12 months	$ 27.1
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 339.9	$ 322.3	$ 292.8
Term of contract (up to)	20 months
Interest rate swap agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 300.0	$ 300.0	$ 300.0

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Outstanding Derivatives on an Individual Contract Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 01, 2022
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Gains
Total derivatives	$ 25,798	$ 26,922	$ 32,853
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Losses
Total derivatives	(1,774)	(2,307)	(186)
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign currency exchange contracts
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Gains
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:	19,717	15,565	21,329
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Losses
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:	(1,737)	(2,307)	(186)
Designated as Hedging Instrument | Interest rate swap agreements
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Gains
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:	6,067	11,357	11,494
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Losses
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:	0	0	0
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument | Foreign currency exchange contracts
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Gains
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:	14	0	30
Fair Value of Derivatives with Unrealized Losses
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:	$ (37)	$ 0	$ 0

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Reconciliation of Gross to Net Amounts for Derivative Asset and Liability Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 01, 2022
Derivative Asset
Gross amounts presented in the balance sheet	$ 25,798	$ 26,922	$ 32,853
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet	(1,774)	(1,629)	(186)
Derivative Asset	24,024	25,293	32,667
Derivative Liability
Gross amounts presented in the balance sheet	(1,774)	(2,307)	(186)
Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet	1,774	1,629	186
Derivative Liability	$ 0	$ (678)	$ 0

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Location of Derivative in the Balance Sheets, with Current and Noncurrent Classification (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 01, 2022
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$ 25,798	$ 26,922	$ 32,853
Foreign currency exchange contracts	(1,774)	(2,307)	(186)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	24,220	14,183	18,523
Accrued liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	(1,442)	(1,218)	(134)
Other assets
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	1,578	12,739	14,330
Other liabilities
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	$ (332)	$ (1,089)	$ (52)

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Cash Flow Hedging Relationships (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in AOCL	$ 5,902	$ 17,741	$ 25,739	$ 42,535
Foreign currency exchange contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in AOCL	5,700	12,414	23,829	26,654
Interest rate swap agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in AOCL	$ 202	$ 5,327	$ 1,910	$ 15,881

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DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Location of Gain (Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income	$ 9,850	$ 4,341	$ 24,697	$ 6,562
Net revenues
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income	(37)	(401)	(270)	(794)
Cost of goods sold
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income	7,095	4,228	17,343	8,954
Other expense, net
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income	128	168	424	67
Interest expense
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income	$ 2,664	$ 346	$ 7,200	$ (1,665)

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - Deferred Components of AOCL in Equity, Net of Related Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2023	Jul. 01, 2023	Apr. 01, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Oct. 01, 2022	Jul. 02, 2022	Apr. 02, 2022	Jan. 01, 2022
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 347,624	$ 323,251	$ 299,288	$ 250,757	$ 208,099	$ 179,189	$ 184,090	$ 148,138
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(70,833)	(60,093)	$ (68,005)	(79,665)	(92,283)	(91,957)	$ (83,697)	(92,756)
Foreign Currency Translation
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(101,526)	(94,610)		(107,462)	(121,582)	(110,014)		(93,125)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	2,136	2,173		2,243	(2,160)	(2,166)		(2,177)
Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments:
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 28,557	$ 32,344		$ 25,554	$ 31,459	$ 20,223		$ 2,546

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - Changes in AOCL, Net of Related Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Jul. 01, 2023	Apr. 01, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Jul. 02, 2022	Apr. 02, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	$ 323,251	$ 299,288	$ 250,757	$ 179,189	$ 184,090	$ 148,138	$ 250,757	$ 148,138
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	(1,740)			3,510			30,846	6,987
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	(9,000)			(3,836)			(22,014)	(6,514)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of related taxes	(10,740)	7,912	11,660	(326)	(8,260)	9,059	8,832	473
Balance, ending	347,624	323,251	299,288	208,099	179,189	184,090	347,624	208,099
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	(60,093)	(68,005)	(79,665)	(91,957)	(83,697)	(92,756)	(79,665)	(92,756)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of related taxes	(10,740)	7,912	11,660	(326)	(8,260)	9,059
Balance, ending	(70,833)	(60,093)	(68,005)	(92,283)	(91,957)	(83,697)	(70,833)	(92,283)
Foreign Currency Translation
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	(94,610)		(107,462)	(110,014)		(93,125)	(107,462)	(93,125)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	(6,916)			(11,568)			5,936	(28,457)
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	0			0			0	0
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of related taxes	(6,916)			(11,568)			5,936	(28,457)
Balance, ending	(101,526)	(94,610)		(121,582)	(110,014)		(101,526)	(121,582)
Defined benefit pension plans:
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	2,173		2,243	(2,166)		(2,177)	2,243	(2,177)
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	0			0			0	0
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	(37)			6			(107)	17
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of related taxes	(37)			6			(107)	17
Balance, ending	2,136	2,173		(2,160)	(2,166)		2,136	(2,160)
Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments:
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning	32,344		$ 25,554	20,223		$ 2,546	25,554	2,546
Other comprehensive income (loss) due to gains (losses) arising before reclassifications	5,176			15,078			24,910	35,444
Reclassifications to net income of previously deferred (gains) losses	(8,963)			(3,842)			(21,907)	(6,531)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of related taxes	(3,787)			11,236			3,003	28,913
Balance, ending	$ 28,557	$ 32,344		$ 31,459	$ 20,223		$ 28,557	$ 31,459

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - Reclassification Out of AOCL (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Jul. 01, 2023	Apr. 01, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Jul. 02, 2022	Apr. 02, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	$ 185,983			$ 188,995			$ 564,599	$ 563,614
Net revenues	654,540			606,521			1,937,672	1,899,836
Cost of goods sold	383,075			342,460			1,129,245	1,064,190
Interest expense	(10,454)			(8,858)			(30,390)	(25,115)
Total before tax	72,228			64,252			206,370	242,758
Income taxes	(12,697)			(13,169)			(44,147)	(48,870)
Net income	59,531	$ 36,396	$ 66,296	51,083	$ 61,995	$ 80,810	162,223	193,888
Reclassification Out of AOCL
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net income	9,000			3,836			22,014	6,514
Reclassification Out of AOCL | Defined benefit pension plans:
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Selling, general and administrative expenses	49			(8)			142	(23)
Total before tax	49			(8)			142	(23)
Income taxes	(12)			2			(35)	6
Net income	37			(6)			107	(17)
Reclassification Out of AOCL | Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments:
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total before tax	9,850			4,341			24,697	6,562
Income taxes	(887)			(499)			(2,790)	(31)
Net income	8,963			3,842			21,907	6,531
Reclassification Out of AOCL | Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments: | Foreign currency exchange contracts
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net revenues	(37)			(401)			(270)	(794)
Cost of goods sold	7,095			4,228			17,343	8,954
Other expense, net	128			168			424	67
Reclassification Out of AOCL | Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments: | Interest rate swap agreements
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 2,664			$ 346			$ 7,200	$ (1,665)

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INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rate	21.40%	20.10%
Tax increase (reduction) due to discrete items	2.40%	0.70%
Effective income tax rate without discrete items	19.00%	19.40%
Increase in unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest	$ 0.8
Net unrecognized tax benefits and interest, if recognized, would reduce the annual effective tax rate	15.8
Possible decrease in unrecognized income tax benefits	$ 2.5

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EARNINGS PER SHARE - Schedule of Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended						9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Jul. 01, 2023	Apr. 01, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Jul. 02, 2022	Apr. 02, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income	$ 59,531	$ 36,396	$ 66,296	$ 51,083	$ 61,995	$ 80,810	$ 162,223	$ 193,888
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	56,151			55,428			55,962	55,830
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards (in shares)	805			1,122			952	1,230
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	56,956			56,550			56,914	57,060
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per common share (in USD per share)	$ 1.06			$ 0.92			$ 2.90	$ 3.47
Diluted earnings per common share (in USD per share)	$ 1.05			$ 0.90			$ 2.85	$ 3.40

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EARNINGS PER SHARE - Additional Information (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Performance-based restricted stock units (PRSUs)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Shares excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)	600,000	400,000	600,000	300,000

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LEASES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
Leases [Abstract]
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities - operating cash flows	$ 23,375	$ 22,608
Right-of-use operating assets obtained in exchange for new operating leases - non-cash activity	$ 13,316	$ 12,780

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RESTRUCTURING - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges	$ 0	$ 13,688	$ 7,796	$ 13,688
Restructuring reserve	$ 2,244		2,244		$ 10,695
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges			5,400
Cost of goods sold
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges			$ 2,400

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RESTRUCTURING - Components of Restructuring Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Severance and employee-related benefits	$ 0	$ 13,688	$ 6,614	$ 13,688
Other	0	0	1,182	0
Total restructuring charges	$ 0	$ 13,688	$ 7,796	$ 13,688

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RESTRUCTURING - Restructuring Costs by Business Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Oct. 01, 2022
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges	$ 0	$ 13,688	$ 7,796	$ 13,688
Operating Segments | Wrangler
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges	0	0	995	0
Operating Segments | Lee
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges	0	0	187	0
Corporate and other
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges	$ 0	$ 13,688	$ 6,614	$ 13,688

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RESTRUCTURING - Activity in Restructuring (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Amounts recorded in accrued liabilities, beginning	$ 10,695
Charges	6,614
Cash payments	(15,018)
Adjustments to accruals	(266)
Currency translation	219
Amounts recorded in accrued liabilities. ending	$ 2,244

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SUBSEQUENT EVENT (Details)	Oct. 26, 2023 $ / shares
Subsequent Event | Dividend Declared
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends payable (in USD per share)	$ 0.50