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On July 1, 2025, Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) filed an Item 5.02 Form 8-K announcing a planned change in its senior leadership. Effective July 21, 2025, Andrea K. Courtois will become Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, succeeding W. Michael Madden, who is resigning from the CFO post the same day after serving as Executive Vice President and CFO. Mr. Madden will remain an employee until August 15, 2025 to assist with the transition and will receive severance equal to his $400,000 annual base salary through December 31, 2025.

The company states that Madden’s departure is not related to any operational or accounting disagreements. Courtois brings more than two decades of specialty-retail finance experience, most recently as Vice President of FP&A at Francesca’s, and has held senior planning roles at Ann Taylor, JPMorgan Chase (Home Lending), and La Senza. Her compensation package includes: (a) base salary of $325,000, (b) annual bonus opportunity targeted at 60% of salary, (c) long-term incentive eligibility at 60% of salary, (d) 90 days of temporary housing, (e) up to $30,000 relocation reimbursement plus a $35,000 relocation bonus, and (f) participation in standard senior-executive benefit plans.

The filing includes the Separation Agreement with Madden (Exhibit 10.1) and the press release detailing the leadership change (Exhibit 99.1). No related-party transactions or special arrangements influenced Courtois’s selection.

Il 1° luglio 2025, Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) ha presentato un Modulo 8-K, Punto 5.02 annunciando un cambiamento previsto nella sua leadership senior. A partire dal 21 luglio 2025, Andrea K. Courtois assumerà il ruolo di Senior Vice President e Chief Financial Officer, succedendo a W. Michael Madden, che si dimetterà dallo stesso incarico lo stesso giorno, dopo aver ricoperto la carica di Executive Vice President e CFO. Il signor Madden rimarrà impiegato fino al 15 agosto 2025 per facilitare la transizione e riceverà un'indennità pari al suo stipendio base annuo di 400.000 $ fino al 31 dicembre 2025.

L’azienda precisa che l’uscita di Madden non è collegata a disaccordi operativi o contabili. Courtois vanta oltre vent’anni di esperienza nella finanza del settore retail specializzato, più recentemente come Vice President di FP&A presso Francesca’s, e ha ricoperto ruoli senior nella pianificazione presso Ann Taylor, JPMorgan Chase (Home Lending) e La Senza. Il suo pacchetto retributivo comprende: (a) uno stipendio base di 325.000 $, (b) un bonus annuale mirato al 60% dello stipendio, (c) l’accesso a incentivi a lungo termine pari al 60% dello stipendio, (d) 90 giorni di alloggio temporaneo, (e) un rimborso fino a 30.000 $ per il trasferimento più un bonus di 35.000 $, e (f) la partecipazione ai piani standard di benefit per dirigenti senior.

La documentazione include l’Accordo di Separazione con Madden (Esibizione 10.1) e il comunicato stampa che dettaglia il cambiamento nella leadership (Esibizione 99.1). Nessuna transazione con parti correlate o accordi speciali ha influenzato la nomina di Courtois.

El 1 de julio de 2025, Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) presentó un Formulario 8-K, Punto 5.02 anunciando un cambio planificado en su alta dirección. A partir del 21 de julio de 2025, Andrea K. Courtois asumirá el cargo de Vicepresidenta Senior y Directora Financiera, sucediendo a W. Michael Madden, quien renunciará al puesto de CFO ese mismo día tras haber servido como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y CFO. El Sr. Madden permanecerá empleado hasta el 15 de agosto de 2025 para ayudar en la transición y recibirá una indemnización equivalente a su salario base anual de 400,000 $ hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2025.

La compañía afirma que la salida de Madden no está relacionada con desacuerdos operativos o contables. Courtois aporta más de dos décadas de experiencia en finanzas del retail especializado, recientemente como Vicepresidenta de FP&A en Francesca’s, y ha ocupado cargos senior en planificación en Ann Taylor, JPMorgan Chase (Home Lending) y La Senza. Su paquete de compensación incluye: (a) salario base de 325,000 $, (b) oportunidad de bono anual con objetivo del 60% del salario, (c) elegibilidad para incentivos a largo plazo del 60% del salario, (d) 90 días de alojamiento temporal, (e) reembolso de hasta 30,000 $ por reubicación más un bono de reubicación de 35,000 $, y (f) participación en planes estándar de beneficios para ejecutivos senior.

El documento incluye el Acuerdo de Separación con Madden (Exhibición 10.1) y el comunicado de prensa que detalla el cambio de liderazgo (Exhibición 99.1). No hubo transacciones con partes relacionadas ni arreglos especiales que influyeran en la selección de Courtois.

2025ë…� 7ì›� 1ì�, Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK)ì€ í•­ëª© 5.02 ì–‘ì‹ 8-Kë¥� 제출하여 고위 ê²½ì˜ì§„ì˜ ë³€ë� 계íšì� 발표했습니다. 2025ë…� 7ì›� 21ì¼ë¶€í„� Andrea K. Courtoisê°€ ìˆ˜ì„ ë¶€ì‚¬ìž¥ ê²� 최고재무책임ìž�(CFO)ë¡� 임명ë˜ë©°, ê°™ì€ ë‚� CFO ì§ì—ì„� 사임하는 W. Michael Maddenì� 뒤를 잇게 ë©ë‹ˆë‹�. Madden 씨는 전무 ê²� CFOë¡� 근무했으ë©�, 2025ë…� 8ì›� 15ì¼ê¹Œì§€ ì§ì›ìœ¼ë¡œ 남아 ì¸ìˆ˜ì¸ê³„ 업무ë¥� ì§€ì›í•  예정ì´ë©°, 2025ë…� 12ì›� 31ì¼ê¹Œì§€ ì—°ê°„ 기본ê¸� 400,000달러ì—� 해당하는 퇴ì§ê¸ˆì„ 받게 ë©ë‹ˆë‹�.

회사ëŠ� Maddenì� 퇴사가 ìš´ì˜ ë˜ëŠ” 회계ìƒì˜ ì´ê²¬ê³� ê´€ë ¨ì´ ì—†ìŒì� 명확íž� 했습니다. CourtoisëŠ� 20ë…� ì´ìƒì� 전문 소매 금융 경력ì� 보유하고 있으ë©�, 최근ì—는 Francesca’sì—서 FP&A 부사장으로 근무했으ë©�, Ann Taylor, JPMorgan Chase(ì£¼íƒ ëŒ€ì¶�), La Senzaì—서 고위 기íšì§ì„ 역임했습니다. 그녀ì� ë³´ìƒ íŒ¨í‚¤ì§€ëŠ� 다ìŒê³� 같습니다: (a) 기본ê¸� 325,000달러, (b) ì—°ë´‰ì� 60%ë¥� 목표ë¡� 하는 ì—°ê°„ 보너ìŠ� 기회, (c) ì—°ë´‰ì� 60%ì—� 해당하는 장기 ì¸ì„¼í‹°ë¸Œ ìžê²©, (d) 90ì¼ê°„ 임시 ì£¼íƒ ì œê³µ, (e) 최대 30,000달러ì� ì´ì£¼ 비용 환급 ë°� 35,000달러 ì´ì£¼ 보너ìŠ�, (f) 표준 고위 ìž„ì› ë³µë¦¬í›„ìƒ ê³„íš ì°¸ì—¬.

제출 서류ì—는 Maddenê³¼ì˜ ë¶„ë¦¬ 계약ì„�(ì¦ê±°ìžë£Œ 10.1)와 ê²½ì˜ì§� ë³€ê²½ì— ê´€í•� ë³´ë„ìžë£Œ(ì¦ê±°ìžë£Œ 99.1)ê°€ í¬í•¨ë˜ì–´ 있습니다. Courtois ì„ ìž„ì—� ì˜í–¥ì� 미친 ê´€ë � 당사ìž� 거래ë‚� 특별í•� í•©ì˜ëŠ� 없습니다.

Le 1er juillet 2025, Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ : KIRK) a déposé un formulaire 8-K, point 5.02 annonçant un changement prévu dans sa haute direction. À compter du 21 juillet 2025, Andrea K. Courtois deviendra Vice-Présidente Senior et Directrice Financière, succédant à W. Michael Madden, qui démissionnera de son poste de CFO le même jour, après avoir occupé les fonctions de Vice-Président Exécutif et CFO. M. Madden restera employé jusqu'au 15 août 2025 pour faciliter la transition et recevra une indemnité équivalente à son salaire de base annuel de 400 000 $ jusqu'au 31 décembre 2025.

L’entreprise précise que le départ de Madden n’est pas lié à des désaccords opérationnels ou comptables. Courtois apporte plus de vingt ans d’expérience en finance dans le commerce de détail spécialisé, récemment en tant que Vice-Présidente FP&A chez Francesca’s, et a occupé des postes de planification senior chez Ann Taylor, JPMorgan Chase (Home Lending) et La Senza. Son package de rémunération comprend : (a) un salaire de base de 325 000 $, (b) une prime annuelle ciblée à 60 % du salaire, (c) une éligibilité à des incitations à long terme équivalentes à 60 % du salaire, (d) 90 jours de logement temporaire, (e) un remboursement de déménagement allant jusqu’� 30 000 $ ainsi qu’un bonus de déménagement de 35 000 $, et (f) la participation aux plans d’avantages standard pour cadres supérieurs.

Le dépôt comprend l’accord de séparation avec Madden (Annexe 10.1) et le communiqué de presse détaillant le changement de direction (Annexe 99.1). Aucune transaction avec des parties liées ni arrangement spécial n’a influencé la sélection de Courtois.

Am 1. Juli 2025 reichte Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) ein Item 5.02 Formular 8-K ein, in dem eine geplante Änderung in der oberen Führungsebene bekanntgegeben wurde. Ab dem 21. Juli 2025 wird Andrea K. Courtois Senior Vice President und Chief Financial Officer und tritt die Nachfolge von W. Michael Madden an, der am selben Tag von seinem Posten als CFO zurücktritt, nachdem er als Executive Vice President und CFO tätig war. Herr Madden bleibt bis zum 15. August 2025 im Unternehmen, um den Übergang zu unterstützen, und erhält eine Abfindung in Höhe seines Jahresgrundgehalts von 400.000 $ bis zum 31. Dezember 2025.

Das Unternehmen erklärt, dass Maddens Ausscheiden nicht auf operative oder buchhalterische Meinungsverschiedenheiten zurückzuführen ist. Courtois bringt über zwanzig Jahre Erfahrung im Finanzbereich des Spezial-Einzelhandels mit, zuletzt als Vice President FP&A bei Francesca’s, und hatte leitende Planungspositionen bei Ann Taylor, JPMorgan Chase (Home Lending) und La Senza inne. Ihr Vergütungspaket umfasst: (a) ein Grundgehalt von 325.000 $, (b) eine jährliche Bonusmöglichkeit mit einem Ziel von 60 % des Gehalts, (c) die Berechtigung zu langfristigen Anreizen in Höhe von 60 % des Gehalts, (d) 90 Tage vorübergehende Unterkunft, (e) bis zu 30.000 $ Umzugskostenrückerstattung sowie einen Umzugsbonus von 35.000 $ und (f) die Teilnahme an den üblichen Senior-Executive-Vorsorgeplänen.

Die Einreichung enthält die Trennungsvereinbarung mit Madden (Anlage 10.1) und die Pressemitteilung zur Führungsänderung (Anlage 99.1). Es gab keine Transaktionen mit verbundenen Parteien oder besondere Vereinbarungen, die die Auswahl von Courtois beeinflusst haben.

Positive
  • Seamless CFO succession with overlap period (Jul 21–Aug 15) limits operational disruption.
  • Incoming CFO brings 20+ years of specialty-retail FP&A experience, potentially strengthening financial planning and inventory management.
  • No accounting or policy disagreements cited, reducing risk of financial statement issues.
Negative
  • Departure of seasoned CFO may introduce short-term leadership uncertainty.
  • Severance payments through Dec 31, 2025 add incremental SG&A expense.

Insights

TL;DR – Orderly CFO transition; new hire brings retail FP&A depth; minimal near-term financial impact.

Kirkland’s announced the resignation of long-serving CFO W. Michael Madden and appointment of Andrea Courtois effective July 21. The company mitigates execution risk by overlapping both executives through mid-August and clarifies that the exit is unrelated to any accounting concerns, limiting downside perception. Severance of $400k is modest versus KIRK’s SG&A base and one-time in nature. Courtoisâ€� compensation aligns with peers and signals an emphasis on FP&A discipline, critical for a home-décor retailer navigating inventory volatility. Overall, governance appears sound and the transition is unlikely to materially alter near-term earnings guidance.

TL;DR – Transparent disclosure, no red flags; leadership continuity preserved through structured transition.

The 8-K provides full details of both the outgoing CFO’s severance terms and the incoming CFO’s employment package, reflecting good governance practice. Management confirms no disagreements, reducing the risk of restatement or investigative scrutiny. Courtois� prior roles across multiple retailers support board succession-planning objectives. Severance coverage through year-end is within common market ranges and bound by a formal Separation Agreement filed as an exhibit, enhancing investor visibility. The board’s Compensation Committee retains discretion over future pay adjustments, aligning incentives with performance benchmarks.

Il 1° luglio 2025, Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) ha presentato un Modulo 8-K, Punto 5.02 annunciando un cambiamento previsto nella sua leadership senior. A partire dal 21 luglio 2025, Andrea K. Courtois assumerà il ruolo di Senior Vice President e Chief Financial Officer, succedendo a W. Michael Madden, che si dimetterà dallo stesso incarico lo stesso giorno, dopo aver ricoperto la carica di Executive Vice President e CFO. Il signor Madden rimarrà impiegato fino al 15 agosto 2025 per facilitare la transizione e riceverà un'indennità pari al suo stipendio base annuo di 400.000 $ fino al 31 dicembre 2025.

L’azienda precisa che l’uscita di Madden non è collegata a disaccordi operativi o contabili. Courtois vanta oltre vent’anni di esperienza nella finanza del settore retail specializzato, più recentemente come Vice President di FP&A presso Francesca’s, e ha ricoperto ruoli senior nella pianificazione presso Ann Taylor, JPMorgan Chase (Home Lending) e La Senza. Il suo pacchetto retributivo comprende: (a) uno stipendio base di 325.000 $, (b) un bonus annuale mirato al 60% dello stipendio, (c) l’accesso a incentivi a lungo termine pari al 60% dello stipendio, (d) 90 giorni di alloggio temporaneo, (e) un rimborso fino a 30.000 $ per il trasferimento più un bonus di 35.000 $, e (f) la partecipazione ai piani standard di benefit per dirigenti senior.

La documentazione include l’Accordo di Separazione con Madden (Esibizione 10.1) e il comunicato stampa che dettaglia il cambiamento nella leadership (Esibizione 99.1). Nessuna transazione con parti correlate o accordi speciali ha influenzato la nomina di Courtois.

El 1 de julio de 2025, Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) presentó un Formulario 8-K, Punto 5.02 anunciando un cambio planificado en su alta dirección. A partir del 21 de julio de 2025, Andrea K. Courtois asumirá el cargo de Vicepresidenta Senior y Directora Financiera, sucediendo a W. Michael Madden, quien renunciará al puesto de CFO ese mismo día tras haber servido como Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y CFO. El Sr. Madden permanecerá empleado hasta el 15 de agosto de 2025 para ayudar en la transición y recibirá una indemnización equivalente a su salario base anual de 400,000 $ hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2025.

La compañía afirma que la salida de Madden no está relacionada con desacuerdos operativos o contables. Courtois aporta más de dos décadas de experiencia en finanzas del retail especializado, recientemente como Vicepresidenta de FP&A en Francesca’s, y ha ocupado cargos senior en planificación en Ann Taylor, JPMorgan Chase (Home Lending) y La Senza. Su paquete de compensación incluye: (a) salario base de 325,000 $, (b) oportunidad de bono anual con objetivo del 60% del salario, (c) elegibilidad para incentivos a largo plazo del 60% del salario, (d) 90 días de alojamiento temporal, (e) reembolso de hasta 30,000 $ por reubicación más un bono de reubicación de 35,000 $, y (f) participación en planes estándar de beneficios para ejecutivos senior.

El documento incluye el Acuerdo de Separación con Madden (Exhibición 10.1) y el comunicado de prensa que detalla el cambio de liderazgo (Exhibición 99.1). No hubo transacciones con partes relacionadas ni arreglos especiales que influyeran en la selección de Courtois.

2025ë…� 7ì›� 1ì�, Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK)ì€ í•­ëª© 5.02 ì–‘ì‹ 8-Kë¥� 제출하여 고위 ê²½ì˜ì§„ì˜ ë³€ë� 계íšì� 발표했습니다. 2025ë…� 7ì›� 21ì¼ë¶€í„� Andrea K. Courtoisê°€ ìˆ˜ì„ ë¶€ì‚¬ìž¥ ê²� 최고재무책임ìž�(CFO)ë¡� 임명ë˜ë©°, ê°™ì€ ë‚� CFO ì§ì—ì„� 사임하는 W. Michael Maddenì� 뒤를 잇게 ë©ë‹ˆë‹�. Madden 씨는 전무 ê²� CFOë¡� 근무했으ë©�, 2025ë…� 8ì›� 15ì¼ê¹Œì§€ ì§ì›ìœ¼ë¡œ 남아 ì¸ìˆ˜ì¸ê³„ 업무ë¥� ì§€ì›í•  예정ì´ë©°, 2025ë…� 12ì›� 31ì¼ê¹Œì§€ ì—°ê°„ 기본ê¸� 400,000달러ì—� 해당하는 퇴ì§ê¸ˆì„ 받게 ë©ë‹ˆë‹�.

회사ëŠ� Maddenì� 퇴사가 ìš´ì˜ ë˜ëŠ” 회계ìƒì˜ ì´ê²¬ê³� ê´€ë ¨ì´ ì—†ìŒì� 명확íž� 했습니다. CourtoisëŠ� 20ë…� ì´ìƒì� 전문 소매 금융 경력ì� 보유하고 있으ë©�, 최근ì—는 Francesca’sì—서 FP&A 부사장으로 근무했으ë©�, Ann Taylor, JPMorgan Chase(ì£¼íƒ ëŒ€ì¶�), La Senzaì—서 고위 기íšì§ì„ 역임했습니다. 그녀ì� ë³´ìƒ íŒ¨í‚¤ì§€ëŠ� 다ìŒê³� 같습니다: (a) 기본ê¸� 325,000달러, (b) ì—°ë´‰ì� 60%ë¥� 목표ë¡� 하는 ì—°ê°„ 보너ìŠ� 기회, (c) ì—°ë´‰ì� 60%ì—� 해당하는 장기 ì¸ì„¼í‹°ë¸Œ ìžê²©, (d) 90ì¼ê°„ 임시 ì£¼íƒ ì œê³µ, (e) 최대 30,000달러ì� ì´ì£¼ 비용 환급 ë°� 35,000달러 ì´ì£¼ 보너ìŠ�, (f) 표준 고위 ìž„ì› ë³µë¦¬í›„ìƒ ê³„íš ì°¸ì—¬.

제출 서류ì—는 Maddenê³¼ì˜ ë¶„ë¦¬ 계약ì„�(ì¦ê±°ìžë£Œ 10.1)와 ê²½ì˜ì§� ë³€ê²½ì— ê´€í•� ë³´ë„ìžë£Œ(ì¦ê±°ìžë£Œ 99.1)ê°€ í¬í•¨ë˜ì–´ 있습니다. Courtois ì„ ìž„ì—� ì˜í–¥ì� 미친 ê´€ë � 당사ìž� 거래ë‚� 특별í•� í•©ì˜ëŠ� 없습니다.

Le 1er juillet 2025, Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ : KIRK) a déposé un formulaire 8-K, point 5.02 annonçant un changement prévu dans sa haute direction. À compter du 21 juillet 2025, Andrea K. Courtois deviendra Vice-Présidente Senior et Directrice Financière, succédant à W. Michael Madden, qui démissionnera de son poste de CFO le même jour, après avoir occupé les fonctions de Vice-Président Exécutif et CFO. M. Madden restera employé jusqu'au 15 août 2025 pour faciliter la transition et recevra une indemnité équivalente à son salaire de base annuel de 400 000 $ jusqu'au 31 décembre 2025.

L’entreprise précise que le départ de Madden n’est pas lié à des désaccords opérationnels ou comptables. Courtois apporte plus de vingt ans d’expérience en finance dans le commerce de détail spécialisé, récemment en tant que Vice-Présidente FP&A chez Francesca’s, et a occupé des postes de planification senior chez Ann Taylor, JPMorgan Chase (Home Lending) et La Senza. Son package de rémunération comprend : (a) un salaire de base de 325 000 $, (b) une prime annuelle ciblée à 60 % du salaire, (c) une éligibilité à des incitations à long terme équivalentes à 60 % du salaire, (d) 90 jours de logement temporaire, (e) un remboursement de déménagement allant jusqu’� 30 000 $ ainsi qu’un bonus de déménagement de 35 000 $, et (f) la participation aux plans d’avantages standard pour cadres supérieurs.

Le dépôt comprend l’accord de séparation avec Madden (Annexe 10.1) et le communiqué de presse détaillant le changement de direction (Annexe 99.1). Aucune transaction avec des parties liées ni arrangement spécial n’a influencé la sélection de Courtois.

Am 1. Juli 2025 reichte Kirkland's, Inc. (NASDAQ: KIRK) ein Item 5.02 Formular 8-K ein, in dem eine geplante Änderung in der oberen Führungsebene bekanntgegeben wurde. Ab dem 21. Juli 2025 wird Andrea K. Courtois Senior Vice President und Chief Financial Officer und tritt die Nachfolge von W. Michael Madden an, der am selben Tag von seinem Posten als CFO zurücktritt, nachdem er als Executive Vice President und CFO tätig war. Herr Madden bleibt bis zum 15. August 2025 im Unternehmen, um den Übergang zu unterstützen, und erhält eine Abfindung in Höhe seines Jahresgrundgehalts von 400.000 $ bis zum 31. Dezember 2025.

Das Unternehmen erklärt, dass Maddens Ausscheiden nicht auf operative oder buchhalterische Meinungsverschiedenheiten zurückzuführen ist. Courtois bringt über zwanzig Jahre Erfahrung im Finanzbereich des Spezial-Einzelhandels mit, zuletzt als Vice President FP&A bei Francesca’s, und hatte leitende Planungspositionen bei Ann Taylor, JPMorgan Chase (Home Lending) und La Senza inne. Ihr Vergütungspaket umfasst: (a) ein Grundgehalt von 325.000 $, (b) eine jährliche Bonusmöglichkeit mit einem Ziel von 60 % des Gehalts, (c) die Berechtigung zu langfristigen Anreizen in Höhe von 60 % des Gehalts, (d) 90 Tage vorübergehende Unterkunft, (e) bis zu 30.000 $ Umzugskostenrückerstattung sowie einen Umzugsbonus von 35.000 $ und (f) die Teilnahme an den üblichen Senior-Executive-Vorsorgeplänen.

Die Einreichung enthält die Trennungsvereinbarung mit Madden (Anlage 10.1) und die Pressemitteilung zur Führungsänderung (Anlage 99.1). Es gab keine Transaktionen mit verbundenen Parteien oder besondere Vereinbarungen, die die Auswahl von Courtois beeinflusst haben.

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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):
July 1, 2025 (June 27, 2025)
 
Kirkland's, Inc.
   
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Tennessee
 
000-49885
 
62-1287151
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
         
5310 Maryland Way, Brentwood, Tennessee
     
37027
(Address of principal executive offices)
     
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
 
615-872-4800
 
Not Applicable
 
     
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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Title of each class
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Common Stock
KIRK
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
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  Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.  
On July 1, 2025, Kirkland’s, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Andrea K. Courtois will join as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective July 21, 2025, succeeding W. Michael Madden, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who is resigning as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective July 21, 2025. Mr. Madden will stay on as an employee during a transition period from July 21, 2025 through August 15, 2025. Mr. Madden will receive severance at his current annual base salary of $400,000 through December 31, 2025. Mr. Madden’s departure is not related to the operations, policies or practices of the Company or any issues regarding the Company’s financial statements or accounting policies or practices. There were no disagreements between Mr. Madden and the Company.
 
Ms. Courtois brings over two decades of financial expertise and is a seasoned leader in specialty retail with specifically targeted expertise in strategic financial planning & analysis and a deep understanding of asset and inventory management across prominent brands. She most recently served as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at Francesca’s since May 2023, Associate Vice President Brand Finance for Ann Taylor from January 2022 until April 2023, Manager Planning & Analysis Home Lending Production for Chase from October 2020 until December 2021 and Director of Financial Planning & Analysis from September 2018 until October 2020 and Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis from March 2016 until September 2018 at La Senza.
 
Ms. Courtois will receive the following compensation and benefits: (a) annual base salary of no less than $325,000, subject to periodic review and adjustment in the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”); (b) participation in any annual bonus plans maintained by the Company for its senior executives, with a target amount for such bonus to be 60% of Ms. Courtois’s base salary and the actual bonus payable with respect to a particular year to be determined by the Compensation Committee, based on the achievement of corporate and individual performance objectives established by the Compensation Committee; (c) participation in the Company’s long term incentive compensation program at a level of 60% of her base salary; (d) 90 day of temporary living accommodations; (e) reimbursement of up to $30,000 for expenses associated with relocation including closing costs and moving expenses; (f) a relocation bonus of $35,000 payable upon hire; and (g) participation in all employee benefit plans or programs for which any member of the Company’s senior management is eligible under any existing or future Company plan or program.
 
There is no arrangement or understanding between Ms. Courtois and any other person pursuant to which Ms. Courtois was selected as an officer.  Ms. Courtois is not a party to any transaction with any related person required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
 
The preceding description of the Separation Agreement is a summary of its material terms, does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in their entirety by reference to the Separation Agreement, a copy of which is being filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
 
On July 1, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Courtois and the departure of Mr. Madden, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated by reference herein.
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits
 
Exhibit
Number
 
Description
     
10.1   Separation Agreement, effective June 27, 2025, by and between W. Michael Madden and Kirkland’s, Inc.
     
99.1
 
Press Release dated July 1, 2025 announcing the Strategic Leadership Appointments.
     
104
 
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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.
 
   
Kirkland's, Inc.
       
July 1, 2025
 
By:
/s/ Michael W. Sheridan
     
Name: Michael W. Sheridan
     
Title: Senior Vice President and General Counsel
   

FAQ

Why did Kirkland's (KIRK) CFO W. Michael Madden resign?

The filing states Mr. Madden’s departure is voluntary and not related to operations, accounting policies, or disagreements with the company.

Who is Kirkland's new CFO and what is her background?

Andrea K. Courtois, a 20-year retail finance veteran, most recently VP of FP&A at Francesca’s, will become CFO on July 21, 2025.

When will the CFO transition at Kirkland's take effect?

Courtois assumes the CFO role on July 21, 2025, with Madden assisting until August 15, 2025.

How much severance will the outgoing CFO receive?

Mr. Madden will be paid his current $400,000 annual base salary through December 31, 2025.

What compensation package was offered to the incoming CFO?

Courtois will receive a $325,000 base salary, 60% target bonus, 60% long-term incentives, up to $65,000 in relocation benefits, and standard executive benefits.

Were any related-party transactions disclosed regarding the new CFO?

No. The company states no related-party transactions are reportable under Item 404(a).
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