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 27, 2001 -------------------------------- CARTER HOLDINGS, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Massachusetts 333-51447 13-3912933 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 1590 Adamson Parkway, Suite 400, Morrow, Georgia 30260 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (770) 961-8722 ------------------------------ Not applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name and former address, if changed since last report.) Item 5. Other Events On July 27, 2001, The William Carter Company (the "Company") announced that it intends to raise approximately $175 million gross proceeds through an offering of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011. A copy of the Company's press release with respect to the offering is filed as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits Exhibit No Description ---------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release 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. Date: July 27, 2001 CARTER HOLDINGS, INC. Registrant By: /s/ David A. Brown ---------------------------- Name: David A. Brown Title: Executive Vice President EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No Description 99.1 Press Release