Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) today held its annual shareholders
meeting. Following are the preliminary results for the six initiatives
voted upon by shareholders:
1. Kohl’s shareholders re-elected Peter Boneparth, Steven A. Burd, John
F. Herma, Dale E. Jones, William S. Kellogg, Kevin Mansell, John E.
Schlifske, Frank V. Sica, Peter M. Sommerhauser, Stephanie A. Streeter,
Nina G. Vaca and Stephen E. Watson to the board of directors for
one-year terms, with each director receiving more than 91 percent of the
votes cast.
2. A proposal to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as Kohl’s
independent registered public accounting firm received more than 98
percent of the votes cast.
3. A non-binding advisory vote to approve the compensation of Kohl’s
executive officers received more than 95 percent of the votes cast.
4. A shareholder proposal encouraging Kohl’s board of directors to
develop a policy prohibiting the sale of products that use animal fur
received approximately 3 percent of the votes cast.
5. A shareholder proposal requesting Kohl’s board of directors to amend
Kohl’s Corporate Governance Guidelines to adopt and disclose a detailed
succession planning policy received approximately 18 percent of the
votes cast.
6. A shareholder proposal requesting Kohl’s executive pay committee to
adopt a policy requiring that senior executives retain a significant
percentage of stock acquired through equity pay programs until one year
following the termination of their employment received approximately 21
percent of the votes cast.
Kohl’s 10-K, proxy and information about the company’s 2011 financial
performance are available at www.kohlscorporation.com.
About Kohl's
Based in Menomonee Falls, Wis., Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) is a family-focused,
value-oriented specialty department store offering moderately priced,
exclusive and national brand apparel, shoes, accessories, beauty and
home products in an exciting shopping environment. With a commitment to
environmental leadership, Kohl’s operates 1,134 stores in 49 states. In
support of the communities it serves, Kohl’s has raised more
than $208 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 a list of store locations and information, or for the added
convenience of shopping online, visit www.Kohls.com, or
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