0000885639-14-000021.txt : 20141027 0000885639-14-000021.hdr.sgml : 20141027 20141027165306 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000885639-14-000021 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20141027 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20141027 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20141027 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: KOHLS Corp CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000885639 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-DEPARTMENT STORES [5311] IRS NUMBER: 391630919 STATE OF INCORPORATION: WI FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-11084 FILM NUMBER: 141174982 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: N56 W17000 RIDGEWOOD DR CITY: MENOMONEE FALLS STATE: WI ZIP: 53051 BUSINESS PHONE: 4147835800 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: N54 W13600 WOODALE DR CITY: MENOMONEE FALLS STATE: WI ZIP: 53051 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: KOHLS CORPORATION DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19930328 8-K 1 a8kupdatedguidancepressrel.htm 8-K 8K Updated Guidance Press Release





UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT



Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  October 27, 2014

 
 
 
      Wisconsin      
  001-11084   
      39-1630919      
(State or other jurisdiction
 of incorporation)
(Commission
 File Number)
(IRS Employer
 Identification No.)

         N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive
         Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin             
 
53051
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (262) 703-7000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
 
o
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
 
o
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
 
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))













Item 7.01.  Regulation FD Disclosure.

On October 27, 2014, Kohl's Corporation issued a press release providing details regarding its 2014 Investor Conference on Wednesday October 29, 2014, announcing its expected third quarter sales and updating its fiscal 2014 annual guidance. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The information in this Item 7.01, including the exhibit attached hereto, is furnished solely pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K. Consequently, such information is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Further, the information in this Item 7.01, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the registrant under the Securities Act of 1933.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This current report on Form 8-K contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company intends forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "anticipates," "plans," or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks described more fully in Item 1A in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may periodically be described in the Company's filings with the SEC.


Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
 
 
 
 
Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
 
 
99.1
Press Release dated October 27, 2014





SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Dated:  October 27, 2014
KOHL'S CORPORATION


 
 
By:
/s/ Richard D. Schepp
 
 
 
 
Richard D. Schepp
 
 
 
 
Senior Executive Vice President,
 
 
 
 
General Counsel and Secretary
 






EXHIBIT INDEX

 
 
Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
99.1
Press Release dated October 27, 2014



EX-99.1 2 october272014pressrelease.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED OCTOBER 27, 2014 October 27, 2014 Press Release


Kohl's Corporation to Host 2014 Investor Conference and Updates Guidance
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-October 27, 2014- Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) provided additional details regarding its upcoming Investor Conference and updated its FY 2014 earnings per share guidance.
Kohl’s Investor Conference 2014
On October 29, 2014, the Kohl’s executive leadership team will gather with investors to share a new vision for multi-year growth.  The presentations will be aired on the Company’s corporate website from 
8 am CT to approximately 3 pm CT on October 29, 2014. A detailed agenda of the day and individual presentations will also be on the site. Webcast replays and transcripts will be available after the event. 
The corporate website address is: http://www.kohlscorporation.com/InvestorRelations/Investor01b.htmTo listen to this conference via telephone only, users can call (855) 337-6309.  
Guidance Update
Kohl’s Corporation expects comparable sales to decrease 1.4% in the third quarter.  October sales have been softer than the balance of the quarter.  Geographically, the Company expects sales to be consistent across all regions.  E-Commerce sales are expected to increase over 30%.  
By line of business, the Company expects Children’s to report comparable sales increases for the quarter.  Accessories, Footwear and Men’s are expected to report lower sales, but to outperform the company average.  Home and Women’s are expected to underperform the company average.
Based on actual sales to date, the Company expects its 2014 diluted earnings per share to be at the low end of its prior guidance, which was previously $4.05 - $4.45 per diluted share.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including guidance on the Company’s targeted sales and earnings per share. Kohl's intends forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates,” “plans,” or similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause Kohl's actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in Item 1A in Kohl's Annual Report on Form 10-K, which is expressly incorporated herein by reference, and other factors as may periodically be described in Kohl's filings with the SEC.
About Kohl's
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a leading specialty department store with 1,163 stores in 49 states. With a commitment to inspiring and empowering families to lead fulfilled lives, the company offers amazing national and exclusive brands, incredible savings and inspiring shopping experiences in-store, online at Kohls.com and via mobile devices. Committed to its communities, Kohl’s has raised more than $257 million for children’s initiatives nationwide through its Kohl’s Cares® cause merchandise program, which operates under Kohl's Cares, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kohl's Department Stores, Inc. For additional information about Kohl’s philanthropic and environmental initiatives, visit www.Kohls.com/Cares. For a list of store locations and information, or for the added convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com.





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Contacts
Investor Relations:
Wes McDonald, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, (262) 703-1893
Media:
Bevin Bailis, SVP, PR and Communications, (262) 703-1464