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): August 10, 2010
Hanesbrands Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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001-32891
(Commission File Number)
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20-3552316
(IRS Employer Identification
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1000 East Hanes Mill Road
Winston-Salem, NC
(Address of principal executive
offices)
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27105
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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:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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| Item 7.01. |
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Regulation FD Disclosure |
On August 10, 2010, Hanesbrands Inc. (“Hanesbrands”) issued a press release announcing that it
has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire GearCo, Inc., known as Gear For Sports,
a leading seller of licensed logo apparel in collegiate bookstores.
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 that is expected to be discussed on a
conference call with investors and analysts to be held at 9:00 a.m., Eastern time, today (August
10, 2010). The call may be accessed on the home page of the Hanesbrands corporate website,
www.hanesbrands.com. Replays of the call will be available in the investors section of the
Hanesbrands corporate website and via telephone. The telephone playback will be available from
approximately 11:00 a.m., Eastern time, on August 10, 2010, until midnight, Eastern time, on August
17, 2010. The replay will be available by calling toll-free (800) 642-1687, or by toll call at
(706) 645-9291. The replay pass code is 93137436. 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.
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| Item 9.01. |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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| Exhibit 99.1
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Press release dated August 10, 2010 |