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Apparently, Kohl's is punishing its top management for low performance in 2012. According to the company's proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, "Because the company failed to achieve acceptable financial results in 2012, our principal officers did not achieve a 'satisfactory' rating for the year and therefore did not receive any stock options, restricted shares or any other form of equity awards in 2013 based on 2012 performance." Ouch. [WWD]