UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 1, 2010
Hanesbrands Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | 001-32891 (Commission File Number) | 20-3552316 (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1000 East Hanes Mill Road Winston-Salem, NC (Address of principal executive offices) | 27105 (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (336) 519-8080
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 | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
Item 8.01. | Other Events |
On November 1, 2010, Hanesbrands Inc. (“Hanesbrands”) issued a press release announcing that it has completed its acquisition of GearCo, Inc., known as Gear For Sports, a leading seller of licensed logo apparel in collegiate bookstores and other channels. Hanesbrands acquired Gear For Sports by paying $55 million in cash and retiring approximately $172 million of Gear For Sports debt, all of which Hanesbrands funded through a borrowing on its $600 million revolving loan facility.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Exhibit 99.1 includes forward-looking financial information. Exhibit 99.1 is being “furnished” and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
(c)Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 | Press release dated November 1, 2010 |
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.
November 1, 2010 | HANESBRANDS INC. | |||
By: | /s/ E. Lee Wyatt Jr. | |||
E. Lee Wyatt Jr. | ||||
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibits
99.1 | Press release dated November 1, 2010 |