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Gildan Activewear to acquire HanesBrands in US$4.4B apparel mega-merger

Gildan Activewear Inc. and HanesBrands Inc. announced a definitive merger agreement under which Gildan will acquire HanesBrands. This transaction implies an equity value of approximately $2.2 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $4.4 billion for HanesBrands, based on the closing price of Gildan common stock on August 11, 2025.

Following transaction close, Gildan's headquarters will continue to be located in Montréal, Québec.

The transaction is expected to close in late 2025 or early 2026.

Company

HanesBrands Inc.

Law Firm / Organization
Jones Day
Law Firm / Organization
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Company

Gildan Activewear Inc.

Law Firm / Organization
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Company

Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc

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