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): March 1, 2001 KOHL'S CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Wisconsin 1-11084 39-1630919 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification incorporation) No.) N56 W17000 Ridgewood Drive Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (262) 703-7000 Item 5. Other Events The Company today announced that it is planning to issue in a private placement $300 million principal amount of 6.30% unsecured Notes due 2011. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including continued store growth. The sale is expected to be completed on March 8, 2001, subject to customary conditions. The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States without registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. 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: March 1, 2001 KOHL'S CORPORATION By: /s/ Arlene Meier ------------------------------ Arlene Meier Chief Operating Officer