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Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-142371
PROSPECTUS
 
 
EXCHANGE OFFER FOR
$500,000,000
FLOATING RATE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2014
 
We are offering to exchange
up to $500,000,000 of our new Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014, Series B
for
a like amount of our outstanding Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014
 
Material Terms of Exchange Offer
 
  •  The terms of the new notes to be issued in the exchange offer, which we refer to as the Exchange Notes, are substantially identical to the outstanding Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014, which we refer to as the Notes, except that the transfer restrictions and registration rights relating to the Notes will not apply to the Exchange Notes.
 
  •  The Exchange Notes will be guaranteed on a senior basis by substantially all of our existing and future domestic subsidiaries.
 
  •  See the section of this prospectus entitled “Description of the Exchange Notes” that begins on page 130 for more information about the Exchange Notes.
 
  •  There is no existing public market for the Notes or the Exchange Notes. We do not intend to list the Exchange Notes on any securities exchange or seek approval for quotation through any automated trading system.
 
  •  You may withdraw your tender of Notes at any time before the expiration of the exchange offer. We will exchange all of the Notes that are validly tendered and not withdrawn.
 
  •  The exchange offer expires at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 12, 2007, unless extended.
 
  •  The exchange of Notes will not be a taxable event for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
 
  •  The exchange offer is not subject to any condition other than that it not violate applicable law or any applicable interpretation of the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
  •  We will not receive any proceeds from the exchange offer.
 
  For a discussion of certain factors that you should consider before participating in this exchange offer, see “Risk Factors” beginning on page 11 of this prospectus.
 
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved the Exchange Notes to be distributed in the exchange offer, nor have any of these organizations determined that this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
 
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We have not authorized anyone to give any information or represent anything to you other than the information contained in this prospectus. You must not rely on any unauthorized information or representations.
 
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Trademarks, Trade Names and Service Marks
 
We own or have rights to use the trademarks, service marks and trade names that we use in conjunction with the operation of our business. Some of the more important trademarks that we own or have rights to use that appear in this prospectus include the Hanes, Champion, Playtex, Bali, Just My Size, barely there, Wonderbra, C9 by Champion, L’eggs, Beefy-T and Outer Banks marks, which may be registered in the United States and other jurisdictions. We do not own any trademark, trade name or service mark of any other company appearing in this prospectus.
 
 
The Exchange Notes are being offered by Hanesbrands Inc., a Maryland corporation organized in September 2005 that was spun off from Sara Lee Corporation (“Sara Lee”) on September 5, 2006. In connection with the spin off, Sara Lee contributed its branded apparel Americas and Asia business to Hanesbrands Inc. and distributed all of the outstanding shares of Hanesbrands Inc. common stock to its stockholders on a pro rata basis. As a result of the spin off, Sara Lee ceased to own any equity interest in Hanesbrands Inc. and Hanesbrands Inc. became an independent, separately traded, publicly held company. Unless the context otherwise requires, (i) references in this prospectus to “Hanesbrands,” “HBI,” “we,” “our” and “us” mean Hanesbrands Inc. and its subsidiaries (ii) the term “issuer” refers to Hanesbrands Inc. and not to any of its subsidiaries and (iii) the term “guarantors” refers to the direct and indirect subsidiaries of Hanesbrands Inc. that guarantee Hanesbrands Inc.’s obligations under the Exchange Notes.


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We describe in this prospectus the businesses contributed to us by Sara Lee in the spin off as if the contributed businesses were our business for all historical periods described. References in this prospectus to our assets, liabilities, products, businesses or activities of our business for periods including or prior to the spin off are generally intended to refer to the historical assets, liabilities, products, businesses or activities of the contributed businesses as the businesses were conducted as part of Sara Lee and its subsidiaries prior to the spin off.
 
 
In making an investment decision, you must rely on your own examination of our business and the terms of this exchange offer, including the merits and risks involved. The Exchange Notes have not been recommended by any U.S. or non-U.S. federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority. Furthermore, these authorities have not confirmed the accuracy or determined the adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
 
 


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MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA
 
Market data and certain industry data and forecasts used throughout this prospectus were obtained from internal company surveys, market research, consultant surveys, publicly available information, reports of governmental agencies and industry publications and surveys. The NPD Group/Consumer Panel TrackSM (“NPD”), Millward Brown Market Research and Women’s Wear Daily were the primary sources for third-party industry data and forecasts. Industry surveys, publications, consultant surveys and forecasts generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but that the accuracy and completeness of such information is not guaranteed. We have not independently verified any of the data from third-party sources, nor have we ascertained the underlying economic assumptions relied upon therein. Similarly, internal surveys, industry forecasts and market research, which we believe to be reliable based upon our management’s knowledge of the industry, have not been independently verified. Forecasts are particularly likely to be inaccurate, especially over long periods of time. For example, in 1983, the U.S. Department of Energy forecast that oil would cost $74 per barrel in 1995, however, the price of oil was actually $17 per barrel. In addition, we do not know what assumptions regarding general economic growth were used in preparing the forecasts we cite. We do not make any representation as to the accuracy of information described in this paragraph. Statements as to our market position are based on the most currently available data. While we are not aware of any misstatements regarding our industry data presented herein, our estimates involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in this prospectus. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any such information contained in this prospectus.

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SUMMARY
 
The following is a summary of material information discussed in this prospectus or in the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus, and is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information, including the section entitled “Risk Factors” and the financial statements and related notes, included elsewhere in this prospectus and in the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus. This summary may not contain all the information that may be important to you. You should read the entire prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference into this prospectus, including the financial statements and related notes, before deciding whether to participate in the exchange offer.
 
Our Company
 
Introduction
 
We are a consumer goods company with a portfolio of leading apparel brands, including Hanes, Champion, Playtex, Bali, Just My Size, barely there and Wonderbra. We design, manufacture, source and sell a broad range of apparel essentials such as t-shirts, bras, panties, men’s underwear, kids’ underwear, socks, hosiery, casualwear and activewear.
 
We were spun off from Sara Lee Corporation, or “Sara Lee,” on September 5, 2006. In connection with the spin off, Sara Lee contributed its branded apparel Americas and Asia business to us and distributed all of the outstanding shares of our common stock to its stockholders on a pro rata basis. As a result of the spin off, Sara Lee ceased to own any equity interest in our company. In this prospectus, we describe the businesses contributed to us by Sara Lee in the spin off as if the contributed businesses were our business for all historical periods described. References in this prospectus to our assets, liabilities, products, businesses or activities of our business for periods including or prior to the spin off are generally intended to refer to the historical assets, liabilities, products, businesses or activities of the contributed businesses as the businesses were conducted as part of Sara Lee and its subsidiaries prior to the spin off.
 
Following the spin off, we changed our fiscal year end from the Saturday closest to June 30 to the Saturday closest to December 31. This change created a transition period beginning on July 2, 2006, the day following the end of our 2006 fiscal year on July 1, 2006, and ending on December 30, 2006.
 
In the six month transition period ended December 30, 2006, we generated $2.3 billion in net sales and $190.0 million in operating profit. Our products are sold through multiple distribution channels. During the six months ended December 30, 2006, approximately 47% of our net sales were to mass merchants, 20% were to national chains and department stores, 9% were direct to consumer, 9% were in our international segment and 15% were to other retail channels such as embellishers, specialty retailers, warehouse clubs and sporting goods stores. In addition to designing and marketing apparel essentials, we have a long history of operating a global supply chain that incorporates a mix of self-manufacturing, third-party contractors and third-party sourcing.
 
The apparel essentials segment of the apparel industry is characterized by frequently replenished items, such as t-shirts, bras, panties, men’s underwear, kids’ underwear, socks and hosiery. Growth and sales in the apparel essentials industry are not primarily driven by fashion, in contrast to other areas of the broader apparel industry. Rather, we focus on the core attributes of comfort, fit and value, while remaining current with regard to consumer trends.
 
Our business is subject to risks. For a more detailed description of these risks, see “Risk Factors.”
 
Our Competitive Strengths
 
Strong Brands with Leading Market Positions.  Our brands have a strong heritage in the apparel essentials industry. According to NPD, our brands hold either the number one or number two U.S. market position by sales in most product categories in which we compete, on a rolling year-end basis as of December 2006. Our brands enjoy high awareness among consumers according to a 2006 brand equity analysis by Millward Brown Market Research. According to a 2006 survey of consumer brand awareness by


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Women’s Wear Daily, Hanes is the most recognized apparel and accessory brand among women in the United States. According to Millward Brown Market Research, Hanes is found in over 85% of the United States households who have purchased men’s or women’s casual clothing or underwear in the 12-month period ended December 31, 2006. Our creative, focused advertising campaigns have been an important element in the continued success and visibility of our brands. We employ a multimedia marketing plan involving national television, radio, Internet, direct mail and in-store advertising, as well as targeted celebrity endorsements, to communicate the key features and benefits of our brands to consumers. We believe that these marketing programs reinforce and enhance our strong brand awareness across our product categories.
 
High-Volume, Core Essentials Focus.  We sell high-volume, frequently replenished apparel essentials. The majority of our core styles continue from year to year, with variations only in color, fabric or design details, and are frequently replenished by consumers. For example, we believe the average U.S. consumer makes 3.5 trips to retailers to purchase men’s underwear and 4.5 trips to purchase panties annually. We believe that our status as a high-volume seller of core apparel essentials creates a more stable and predictable revenue base and reduces our exposure to dramatic fashion shifts often observed in the general apparel industry.
 
Significant Scale of Operations.  According to NPD, we are the largest seller of apparel essentials in the United States as measured by sales on a rolling year-end basis as of December 2006. Most of our products are sold to large retailers which have high-volume demands. We have met the demands of our customers by developing vertically integrated operations and an extensive network of owned facilities and third-party manufacturers over a broad geographic footprint. We believe that we are able to leverage our significant scale of operations to provide us with greater manufacturing efficiencies, purchasing power and product design, marketing and customer management resources than our smaller competitors.
 
Significant Cash Flow Generation.  Due to our strong brands and market position, our business has historically generated significant cash flow. In the six months ended December 30, 2006 and in fiscal 2006, 2005 and 2004, we generated $113.0, $400.0 million, $446.8 million and $410.2 million, respectively, of cash from operating activities net of cash used in investing activities. Our goal is to maximize cash flow in a manner that gives us the flexibility to create shareholder value by investing in our business, reducing debt and returning capital to our shareholders.
 
Strong Customer Relationships.  We sell our products primarily through large, high-volume retailers, including mass merchants, department stores and national chains. We have strong, long-term relationships with our top customers, including relationships of more than ten years with each of our top ten customers. The size and operational scale of the high-volume retailers with which we do business require extensive category and product knowledge and specialized services regarding the quantity, quality and planning of orders. In the late 1980s, we undertook a shift in our approach to our relationships with our largest customers when we sought to align significant parts of our organization with corresponding parts of their organizations. For example, we are organized into teams that sell to and service our customers across a range of functional areas, such as demand planning, replenishment and logistics. We also have entered into customer-specific programs such as the introduction in 2004 of C9 by Champion products marketed and sold through Target Corporation (“Target”) stores. Through these efforts, we have become the largest apparel essentials supplier to many of our customers.
 
Strong Management Team.  We have strengthened our management team through the addition of experienced executives in key leadership roles. Richard Noll, our Chief Executive Officer, has extensive management experience in the apparel and consumer products industries. During his 14-year tenure at Sara Lee, Mr. Noll led Sara Lee’s sock and hosiery businesses, Sara Lee Direct and Sara Lee Mexico (all of which are now part of our business), as well as the Sara Lee Bakery Group and Sara Lee Australia. Lee Wyatt, our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, has broad experience in executive financial management, including tenures as Chief Financial Officer at Sonic Automotive, a publicly traded automotive aftermarket supplier, and Sealy Corporation. Gerald Evans, our Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Kevin Hall, our Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, and Joia Johnson, our Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, also add significant experience and leadership to our management team. The additions of Messrs. Noll and Wyatt complement the leadership and experience


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provided by Lee Chaden, our Executive Chairman, who has extensive experience within the apparel and consumer products industries.
 
Key Business Strategies
 
Our core strategies are to build our largest, strongest brands in core categories by driving innovation in key items, to continually reduce our costs by consolidating our organization and globalizing our supply chain and to use our strong, consistent cash flows to fund business growth, supply-chain reorganization and debt reduction and to repurchase shares to offset dilution. Specifically, we intend to focus on the following strategic initiatives:
 
Increase the Strength of Our Brands with Consumers.  Our advertising and marketing campaigns have been an important element in the success and visibility of our brands. We intend to increase our level of marketing support behind our key brands with targeted, effective advertising and marketing campaigns. For example, in fiscal 2005, we launched a comprehensive marketing campaign titled “Look Who We’ve Got Our Hanes on Now,” which we believe significantly increased positive consumer attitudes about the Hanes brand in the areas of stylishness, distinctiveness and up-to-date products.
 
Our ability to react to changing customer needs and industry trends will continue to be key to our success. Our design, research and product development teams, in partnership with our marketing teams, drive our efforts to bring innovations to market. We intend to leverage our insights into consumer demand in the apparel essentials industry to develop new products within our existing lines and to modify our existing core products in ways that make them more appealing, addressing changing customer needs and industry trends. Examples of our success to date include:
 
  •  Tagless garments — where the label is embroidered or printed directly on the garment instead of attached on a tag — which we first released in t-shirts under our Hanes brand (2002), and subsequently expanded into other products such as outerwear tops (2003) and panties (2004).
 
  •  “Comfort Soft” bands in our underwear and bra lines, which deliver to our consumers a softer, more comfortable feel with the same durable fit (2004 and 2005).
 
  •  New versions of our Double Dry wicking products and Friction Free running products under our Champion brand (2005).
 
  •  The “no poke” wire which was successfully introduced to the market in our Bali brand bras (2004).
 
Strengthen Our Retail Relationships.  We intend to expand our market share at large, national retailers by applying our extensive category and product knowledge, leveraging our use of multi-functional customer management teams and developing new customer-specific programs such as C9 by Champion for Target. Our goal is to strengthen and deepen our existing strategic relationships with retailers and develop new strategic relationships. Additionally, we plan to expand distribution by providing manufacturing and production of apparel essentials products to specialty stores and other distribution channels, such as direct to consumer through the Internet.
 
Develop a Lower-Cost Efficient Supply Chain.  As a provider of high-volume products, we are continually seeking to improve our cost-competitiveness and operating flexibility through supply chain initiatives. In this regard, we have launched two textile manufacturing projects outside of the United States — an owned textile manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic, which began production in early 2006, and a strategic alliance with a third-party textile manufacturer in El Salvador, which began production in 2005. Over the next several years, we will continue to transition additional parts of our supply chain from the United States to locations in Central America, the Caribbean Basin and Asia in an effort to optimize our cost structure. We intend to continue to self-manufacture core products where we can protect or gain a significant cost advantage through scale or in cases where we seek to protect proprietary processes and technology. We plan to continue to selectively source product categories that do not meet these criteria from third-party manufacturers. We expect that in future years our supply chain will become more balanced across the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Our customers require a high level of service and responsiveness, and we intend to continue to


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meet these needs through a carefully managed facility migration process. We expect that these changes in our supply chain will result in significant cost efficiencies and increased asset utilization.
 
Create a More Integrated, Focused Company.  Historically, we have had a decentralized operating structure, with many distinct operating units. We are in the process of consolidating functions, such as purchasing, finance, manufacturing/sourcing, planning, marketing and product development, across all of our product categories in the United States. We also are in the process of integrating our distribution operations and information technology systems. We believe that these initiatives will streamline our operations, improve our inventory management, reduce costs, standardize processes and allow us to distribute our products more effectively to retailers. We expect that our initiative to integrate our technology systems also will provide us with more timely information, increasing our ability to allocate capital and manage our business more effectively.
 
Recent Developments
 
On March 29, 2007, in furtherance of our efforts to migrate portions of our manufacturing operations to lower-cost locations, we announced plans to close a textile manufacturing facility located in the United States.
 
On April 26, 2007, we issued a press release announcing our financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007. Highlights for the quarter include:
 
  •  Total net sales increased by $7 million, or 0.7%, to $1.04 billion, up from $1.03 billion in the quarter ended April 1, 2006.
 
  •  Growth in the outerwear segment resulted from double-digit gains for Champion activewear and increases for Hanes casualwear and more than offset generally flat sales in the innerwear segment and declines in other segments.
 
  •  Operating profit, as measured under generally accepted accounting principles, was $68.9 million, a decrease of 28.4% from $96.2 million a year ago. The profit decline primarily reflected restructuring and related charges for plant closures, higher cotton costs and increased investment in business operations.
 
  •  Net income for the quarter was $12.0 million, down from $74.6 million a year ago, primarily as a result of the company’s new independent structure. The decrease in net income reflected increased interest expense, reduced operating profit and a higher effective income tax rate.
 
  •  Interest expense increased in the quarter by $48.6 million to $51.7 million, up from $3.1 million a year ago as a result of debt incurred in our spin off. The effective income tax rate for the quarter was 30.0 percent, up from 19.9 percent a year ago as a result of our tax structure as an independent company.
 
  •  Using cash flow from operations, we made a voluntary $42 million pension contribution in the quarter, reducing the company’s underfunded liability for qualified pension plans to approximately $131 million. Our qualified pension plan liability is now 84% funded, which meets our 2007 goal.
 
Company Information
 
We were incorporated in Maryland on September 30, 2005 and became an independent public company following our spin off from Sara Lee on September 5, 2006. Our principal executive offices are located at 1000 East Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105. Our main telephone number is (336) 519-4400. Our website is www.hanesbrands.com. Information on our website is not a part of this prospectus and is not incorporated into this prospectus by reference.


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The Exchange Offer
 
The Initial Offering of Notes We sold the Notes on December 14, 2006 to Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, ABN AMRO Incorporated, Barclays Capital Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. We collectively refer to those parties in this prospectus as the ‘‘initial purchasers.” The initial purchasers subsequently resold the Notes: (i) to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A; or (ii) outside the United States in compliance with Regulation S, each as promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
 
Registration Rights Agreement Simultaneously with the initial sale of the Notes, we entered into a registration rights agreement for the exchange offer. In the registration rights agreement, we agreed, among other things, to use our commercially reasonable efforts to file a registration statement with the SEC and to commence and complete this exchange offer. The exchange offer is intended to satisfy your rights under the registration rights agreement. After the exchange offer is complete, you will no longer be entitled to any exchange or registration rights with respect to your Notes.
 
The Exchange Offer We are offering to exchange the Exchange Notes, which have been registered under the Securities Act, for your Notes, which were issued on December 14, 2006 in the initial offering. In order to be exchanged, a Note must be properly tendered and accepted. All Notes that are validly tendered and not validly withdrawn will be exchanged. We will issue the Exchange Notes promptly after the expiration of the exchange offer.
 
Resales We believe that the Exchange Notes issued in the exchange offer may be offered for resale, resold and otherwise transferred by you without compliance with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act provided that:
 
• the Exchange Notes are being acquired in the ordinary course of your business;
 
• you are not participating, do not intend to participate, and have no arrangement or understanding with any person to participate, in the distribution of the Exchange Notes issued to you in the exchange offer; and
 
• you are not an affiliate of ours.
 
If any of these conditions are not satisfied and you transfer any Exchange Notes issued to you in the exchange offer without delivering a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act or without an exemption from registration of your Exchange Notes from these requirements you may incur liability under the Securities Act. We will not assume, nor will we indemnify you against, any such liability.
 
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meeting the requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any resale of the Exchange Notes. A broker-dealer may use this prospectus for an offer to resell, resale or other retransfer of the Exchange Notes issued to it in the exchange offer.
 
Record Date We mailed this prospectus and the related exchange offer documents to registered holders of Notes on May 10, 2007.
 
Expiration Date The exchange offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, June 12, 2007, unless we decide to extend the expiration date.
 
Conditions to the Exchange Offer The exchange offer is not subject to any condition other than that the exchange offer not violate applicable law or any applicable interpretation of the staff of the SEC.
 
Procedures for Tendering Outstanding Notes
If you wish to tender your Notes for exchange in this exchange offer, you must transmit to the exchange agent on or before the expiration date either:
 
• an original or a facsimile of a properly completed and duly executed copy of the letter of transmittal, which accompanies this prospectus, together with your Notes and any other documentation required by the letter of transmittal, at the address provided on the cover page of the letter of transmittal; or
 
• if the Notes you own are held of record by The Depository Trust Company, or “DTC,” in book-entry form and you are making delivery by book-entry transfer, a computer-generated message transmitted by means of the Automated Tender Offer Program System of DTC, or “ATOP,” in which you acknowledge and agree to be bound by the terms of the letter of transmittal and which, when received by the exchange agent, forms a part of a confirmation of book-entry transfer. As part of the book-entry transfer, DTC will facilitate the exchange of your Notes and update your account to reflect the issuance of the Exchange Notes to you. ATOP allows you to electronically transmit your acceptance of the exchange offer to DTC instead of physically completing and delivering a letter of transmittal to the exchange agent.
 
In addition, you must deliver to the exchange agent on or before the expiration date:
 
• a timely confirmation of book-entry transfer of your Notes into the account of the Notes exchange agent at DTC if you are effecting delivery of book-entry transfer, or
 
• if necessary, the documents required for compliance with the guaranteed delivery procedures.
 
Special Procedures for Beneficial Owners
If you are the beneficial owner of book-entry interests and your name does not appear on a security position listing of DTC as the holder of the book-entry interests or if you are a beneficial owner of Notes that are registered in the name of a broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee and you wish to tender the book-entry interest or Notes in the exchange offer, you


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should contact the person in whose name your book-entry interests or Notes are registered promptly and instruct that person to tender on your behalf.
 
Withdrawal Rights You may withdraw the tender of your Notes at any time prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time on June 12, 2007.
 
Federal Income Tax Considerations The exchange of Notes will not be a taxable event for United States federal income tax purposes.
 
Appraisal and Dissenters’ Rights Holders of Notes do not have any appraisal or dissenters’ rights in connection with the exchange offer.
 
Exchange Agent Branch Banking & Trust Company is serving as the exchange agent in connection with the exchange offer.
 
The Exchange Notes
 
The form and terms of the Exchange Notes are the same as the form and terms of the Notes, except that the Exchange Notes will be registered under the Securities Act. As a result, the Exchange Notes will not bear legends restricting their transfer and the registration rights relating to the Notes will not apply to the Exchange Notes. The Exchange Notes represent the same debt as the Notes. Both the Notes and the Exchange Notes are governed by the same indenture.
 
The following is not intended to be complete. You should read the full text and more specific details contained elsewhere in this prospectus. For a more detailed description of the Exchange Notes, see “Description of the Exchange Notes.”
 
Issuer Hanesbrands Inc.
 
Securities Offered $500.0 million Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014, Series B
 
Maturity Date December 15, 2014.
 
Interest The Exchange Notes will bear interest at an annual rate equal to LIBOR plus 3.375%, payable semi-annually in arrears.
 
Optional Redemption We may redeem any of the Exchange Notes beginning on December 15, 2008 at the redemption prices listed under “Description of the Exchange Notes — Optional Redemption,” plus accrued interest.
 
On or prior to December 15, 2008, we may redeem up to 35% of the Exchange Notes at a redemption price described in this prospectus, plus accrued interest, using the net cash proceeds from sales of certain types of capital stock as described under “Description of the Exchange Notes — Optional Redemption.”
 
We may also redeem any of the Exchange Notes at any time prior to December 15, 2008 in cash at the redemption prices described in this prospectus plus accrued interest to the date of redemption and a make-whole premium as described under “Description of the Exchange Notes — Optional Redemption.”
 
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principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase.
 
In addition, to the extent we or a restricted subsidiary receive proceeds from the sale of certain assets and do not apply the proceeds of such asset sale in the manner set forth in the indenture governing the Exchange Notes within twelve months of receipt of such proceeds, we will be required to make an offer to purchase an aggregate amount of the Exchange Notes equal to the amount of such unapplied proceeds. See “Description of the Exchange Notes — Covenants — Limitation on Asset Sales.”
 
Guarantees Substantially all of our existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries (other than immaterial subsidiaries) will fully and unconditionally guarantee the Exchange Notes on a senior unsecured basis. We own 100% of the equity interests of each of our subsidiaries that will guarantee the Exchange Notes as of the closing of the exchange offer.
 
Ranking The Exchange Notes and the subsidiary guarantees will be unsecured senior obligations and will rank:
 
• senior in right of payment to all of our and our subsidiary guarantors’ existing and future senior subordinated and subordinated indebtedness;
 
• equally in right of payment with any of our and our subsidiary guarantors’ existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness;
 
• effectively junior in right of payment to all our and our subsidiary guarantors’ secured indebtedness, including any indebtedness under our senior secured credit facility, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and
 
• structurally junior to all of the obligations, including trade payables, of any subsidiaries that do not guarantee the Exchange Notes.
 
Certain Covenants The indenture under which the Notes were issued will govern the Exchange Notes. The indenture contains certain covenants that limit our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to:
 
• incur additional debt or issue preferred stock;
 
• create liens;
 
• create restrictions on our subsidiaries’ ability to make payments to Hanesbrands Inc.;
 
• pay dividends and make other distributions in respect of our capital stock;
 
• redeem or repurchase our capital stock or prepay subordinated indebtedness;
 
• make certain investments or certain other restricted payments;
 
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• sell certain kinds of assets;
 
• enter into certain types of transactions with affiliates;
 
• engage in certain business activities; or
 
• effect mergers or consolidations.
 
At any time after the Exchange Notes are rated Baa3 or better by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and BBB- or better by Standard and Poor’s Ratings Group and no default has occurred and is continuing, the foregoing covenants will thereafter cease to be in effect with the exception of covenants that contain limitations on liens and on, among other things, certain consolidations and mergers. If the rating by either rating agency should subsequently decline to below Baa3 or BBB-, respectively, the suspended covenants will be reinstated as of and from the date of such rating decline.
 
These covenants are subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications. See “Description of the Exchange Notes.”
 
Risk Factors
 
Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider all of the information in this prospectus, including the discussion under the caption “Risk Factors” beginning on page 11, for a discussion of risks and uncertainties relating to us, our subsidiaries, our business and your participation in the exchange offer.


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Summary Financial and Other Data
 
The following table presents our summary historical financial data. The statements of income data for each of the fiscal years in the three fiscal years ended July 1, 2006 and the six-month period ended December 30, 2006, and the balance sheet data as of December 30, 2006, July 1, 2006 and July 2, 2005 have been derived from our audited Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
Our historical financial data is not necessarily indicative of our future performance or what our financial position and results of operations would have been if we had operated as a separate, stand-alone entity during all of the periods shown. The data should be read in conjunction with our historical financial statements and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
                                 
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    Years Ended  
    December 30,
    July 1,
    July 2,
    July 3,
 
    2006     2006     2005     2004  
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)  
 
Statements of Income Data:
                               
Net sales
  $ 2,250,473     $ 4,472,832     $ 4,683,683     $ 4,632,741  
Cost of sales
    1,530,119       2,987,500       3,223,571       3,092,026  
                                 
Gross profit
    720,354       1,485,332       1,460,112       1,540,715  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    547,469       1,051,833       1,053,654       1,087,964  
Gain on curtailment of postretirement benefits
    (28,467 )                  
Restructuring
    11,278       (101 )     46,978       27,466  
                                 
Operating profit
    190,074       433,600       359,480       425,285  
Other expenses
    7,401                    
Interest expense, net
    70,753       17,280       13,964       24,413  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    111,920       416,320       345,516       400,872  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    37,781       93,827       127,007       (48,680 )
                                 
Net income
  $ 74,139     $ 322,493     $ 218,509     $ 449,552  
                                 
Net income per share basic(1)
  $ 0.77     $ 3.35     $ 2.27     $ 4.67  
Net income per share diluted(2)
  $ 0.77     $ 3.35     $ 2.27     $ 4.67  
Weighted average shares basic(1)
    96,309       96,306       96,306       96,306  
Weighted average shares diluted(2)
    96,620       96,306       96,306       96,306  
 
                                 
    December 30,
    July 1,
    July 2,
    July 3,
 
    2006     2006     2005     2004  
    (in thousands)  
 
Balance Sheet Data:
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 155,973     $ 298,252     $ 1,080,799     $ 674,154  
Total assets
    3,435,620       4,903,886       4,257,307       4,402,758  
Noncurrent liabilities:
                               
Long-term debt
    2,484,000                    
Other noncurrent liabilities
    271,168       49,987       53,559       35,934  
Total noncurrent liabilities
    2,755,168       49,987       53,559       35,934  
Total stockholders’ or parent companies’ equity
    69,271       3,229,134       2,602,362       2,797,370  
 
 
(1) Prior to the spin off on September 5, 2006, the number of shares used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share is 96,306,232, which was the number of shares of our common stock outstanding on September 5, 2006.
 
(2) Subsequent to the spin off on September 5, 2006, the number of shares used to compute diluted earnings per share is based on the number of shares of our common outstanding, plus the potential dilution that could occur if restricted stock units and options granted under the equity-based compensation arrangements were exercised or converted into common stock.


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RISK FACTORS
 
You should carefully consider the risks described below before deciding whether to participate in the exchange offer. The risks described below are not the only ones facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may also materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. Any of the following risks could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition. In such case, you may lose all or part of your original investment.
 
Risks Related to Our Business
 
A significant portion of our textile manufacturing operations are located in higher-cost locations, placing us at a product cost disadvantage to our competitors who have a higher percentage of their manufacturing operations in lower-cost, offshore locations.
 
Though there has been a general industry-wide migration of manufacturing operations to lower-cost locations, such as Central America, the Caribbean Basin and Asia, a significant portion of our textile manufacturing operations are still located in higher-cost locations, such as the United States. In addition, our competitors generally source or produce a greater portion of their textiles from regions with lower costs than us, placing us at a cost disadvantage. Our competitors are able to exert pricing pressure on us by using their manufacturing cost savings to reduce prices of their products, while maintaining higher margins than us. To remain competitive, we must, among other things, react to these pricing pressures by lowering our prices from time to time. We will continue to experience pricing pressure and remain at a cost disadvantage to our competitors unless we are able to successfully migrate a greater portion of our textile manufacturing operations to lower-cost locations. However, we cannot guarantee that our migration plans, as executed, will relieve these pricing pressures and our cost disadvantage.
 
We are in the process of relocating a significant portion of our textile manufacturing operations to overseas locations and this process involves significant costs and the risk of operational interruption.
 
We currently are relocating and expect to continue to relocate a significant portion of our textile manufacturing operations to locations in Central America, the Caribbean Basin and Asia. The process of relocating significant portions of our textile manufacturing and production operations has resulted in and will continue to result in significant costs. As further plans are developed and approved by management and our board of directors, we expect to recognize additional restructuring costs to eliminate duplicative functions within the organization and transition a significant portion of our manufacturing capacity to lower-cost locations. As a result of these efforts, we expect to incur approximately $250 million in restructuring and related charges over the three year period following the spin off from Sara Lee of which approximately half is expected to be noncash. This process also may result in operational interruptions, which may have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
The integration of our information technology systems is complex, and any delay or problem with this integration may cause serious disruption or harm to our business.
 
As part of our efforts to consolidate our operations, we are in the process of integrating currently unrelated information technology systems across our company which has resulted in operational inefficiencies and in some cases increased our costs. This process involves the replacement of eight independent systems environments running on different technology platforms with a unified enterprise system that will integrate all of our departments and functions onto common software that runs off a single database. We are subject to the risk that we will not be able to absorb the level of systems change, commit the necessary resources or focus the management attention necessary for the implementation to succeed. Many key strategic initiatives of major business functions, such as our supply chain and our finance operations, depend on advanced capabilities enabled by the new systems and if we fail to properly execute or if we miss critical deadlines in the implementation of this initiative, we could experience serious disruption and harm to our business.


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We operate in a highly competitive and rapidly evolving market, and our market share and results of operations could be adversely affected if we fail to compete effectively in the future.
 
The apparel essentials market is highly competitive and evolving rapidly. Competition is generally based upon price, brand name recognition, product quality, selection, service and purchasing convenience. Our businesses face competition today from other large corporations and foreign manufacturers. These competitors include Berskhire Hathaway Inc. through its subsidiary Fruit of the Loom, Inc., Warnaco Group Inc. and Maidenform Brands, Inc. in our innerwear business segment and Gildan Activewear, Inc. and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. through its subsidiaries Russell Corporation and Fruit of the Loom, Inc. in our outerwear business segment. We also compete with many small companies across all of our business segments. Additionally, department stores and other retailers, including many of our customers, market and sell apparel essentials products under private labels that compete directly with our brands. These customers may buy goods that are manufactured by others, which represents a lost business opportunity for us, or they may sell private label products manufactured by us, which have significantly lower gross margins than our branded products. We also face intense competition from specialty stores that sell private label apparel not manufactured by us, such as Victoria’s Secret, Old Navy and The Gap. Increased competition may result in a loss of or a reduction in shelf space and promotional support and reduced prices, in each case decreasing our cash flows, operating margins and profitability. Our ability to remain competitive in the areas of price, quality, brand recognition, research and product development, manufacturing and distribution will, in large part, determine our future success. If we fail to compete successfully, our market share, results of operations and financial condition will be materially and adversely affected.
 
If we fail to manage our inventory effectively, we may be required to establish additional inventory reserves or we may not carry enough inventory to meet customer demands, causing us to suffer lower margins or losses.
 
We are faced with the constant challenge of balancing our inventory with our ability to meet marketplace needs. Excess inventory reserves can result from the complexity of our supply chain, a long manufacturing process and the seasonal nature of certain products. As a result, we are subject to high levels of obsolescence and excess stock. Based on discussions with our customers and internally generated projections, we produce, purchase and/or store raw material and finished goods inventory to meet our expected demand for delivery. However, we sell a large number of our products to a small number of customers, and these customers generally are not required by contract to purchase our goods. If, after producing and storing inventory in anticipation of deliveries, demand is lower than expected, we may have to hold inventory for extended periods or sell excess inventory at reduced prices, in some cases below our cost. There are inherent uncertainties related to the recoverability of inventory, and it is possible that market factors and other conditions underlying the valuation of inventory may change in the future and result in further reserve requirements. Excess inventory can reduce gross margins or result in operating losses, lowered plant and equipment utilization and lowered fixed operating cost absorption, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. For example, while our total inventory reserves were approximately $99 million at December 30, 2006, $88 million at July 1, 2006 and $89 million at July 3, 2004, our total inventory reserves were approximately $116 million at July 2, 2005, due in part to lower demand for some of our products than forecasted.
 
Conversely, we also are exposed to lost business opportunities if we underestimate market demand and produce too little inventory for any particular period. Because sales of our products are generally not made under contract, if we do not carry enough inventory to satisfy our customers’ demands for our products within an acceptable time frame, they may seek to fulfill their demands from one or several of our competitors and may reduce the amount of business they do with us. Any such action could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.


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Sales of and demand for our products may decrease if we fail to keep pace with evolving consumer preferences and trends, which could have an adverse effect on net sales and profitability.
 
Our success depends on our ability to anticipate and respond effectively to evolving consumer preferences and trends and to translate these preferences and trends into marketable product offerings. If we are unable to successfully anticipate, identify or react to changing styles or trends or misjudge the market for our products, our sales may be lower than expected and we may be faced with a significant amount of unsold finished goods inventory. In response, we may be forced to increase our marketing promotions, provide markdown allowances to our customers or liquidate excess merchandise, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our net sales and profitability. Our brand image may also suffer if customers believe that we are no longer able to offer innovative products, respond to consumer preferences or maintain the quality of our products.
 
We rely on a relatively small number of customers for a significant portion of our sales, and the loss of or material reduction in sales to any of our top customers would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
During the six months ended December 30, 2006, our top ten customers accounted for 62% of our net sales and our top customer, Wal-Mart, accounted for 28% of our net sales. We expect that these customers will continue to represent a significant portion of our net sales in the future. In addition, our top ten customers are the largest market participants in our primary distribution channels across all of our product lines. Any loss of or material reduction in sales to any of our top ten customers, especially Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (“Wal-Mart”), would be difficult to recapture, and would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
We generally do not sell our products under contracts, and, as a result, our customers are generally not contractually obligated to purchase our products, which causes some uncertainty as to future sales and inventory levels.
 
We generally do not enter into purchase agreements that obligate our customers to purchase our products, and as a result, most of our sales are made on a purchase order basis. For example, we have no agreements with Wal-Mart that obligate Wal-Mart to purchase our products. If any of our customers experiences a significant downturn in its business, or fails to remain committed to our products or brands, the customer is generally under no contractual obligation to purchase our products and, consequently, may reduce or discontinue purchases from us. In the past, such actions have resulted in a decrease in sales and an increase in our inventory and have had an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. If such actions occur again in the future, our business, results of operations and financial condition will likely be similarly affected.
 
Further consolidation among our customer base and continued growth of our existing customers could result in increased pricing pressure, reduced floor space for our products and other changes that could be harmful to our business.
 
In recent years there has been a growing trend toward retailer consolidation. As a result of this consolidation, the number of retailers to which we sell our products continues to decline and, as such, larger retailers now are able to exercise greater negotiating power when purchasing our products. Continued consolidation in the retail industry could result in further price and other competition that may damage our business. Additionally, as our customers grow larger, they increasingly may require us to provide them with some of our products on an exclusive basis, which could cause an increase in the number of stock keeping units, or “SKUs,” we must carry and, consequently, increase our inventory levels and working capital requirements.
 
Moreover, as our customers consolidate and grow larger they may increasingly seek markdown allowances, incentives and other forms of economic support which reduce our gross margins and affect our profitability. Our financial performance is negatively affected by these pricing pressures when we are forced to reduce our prices without being able to correspondingly reduce our production costs.


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Our customers generally purchase our products on credit, and as a result, our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected if our customers experience financial difficulties.
 
During the past several years, various retailers, including some of our largest customers, have experienced significant difficulties, including restructurings, bankruptcies and liquidations. This could adversely affect us because our customers generally pay us after goods are delivered. Adverse changes in our customers’ financial position could cause us to limit or discontinue business with that customer, require us to assume more credit risk relating to that customer’s future purchases or limit our ability to collect accounts receivable relating to previous purchases by that customer, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
International trade regulations may increase our costs or limit the amount of products that we can import from suppliers in a particular country, which could have an adverse effect on our business.
 
Because a significant amount of our manufacturing and production operations are in, or our products are sourced from, overseas locations, we are subject to international trade regulations. The international trade regulations to which we are subject or may become subject include tariffs, safeguards or quotas. These regulations could limit the countries from which we produce or source our products or significantly increase the cost of operating in or obtaining materials originating from certain countries. Restrictions imposed by international trade regulations can have a particular impact on our business when, after we have moved our operations to a particular location, new unfavorable regulations are enacted in that area or favorable regulations currently in effect are changed. The countries in which our products are manufactured or into which they are imported may from time to time impose additional new regulations, or modify existing regulations, including:
 
  •  additional duties, taxes, tariffs and other charges on imports, including retaliatory duties or other trade sanctions, which may or may not be based on World Trade Organization, or “WTO,” rules, and which would increase the cost of products purchased from suppliers in such countries;
 
  •  quantitative limits that may limit the quantity of goods which may be imported into the United States from a particular country, including the imposition of further “safeguard” mechanisms by the U.S. government or governments in other jurisdictions, limiting our ability to import goods from particular countries, such as China;
 
  •  changes in the classification of products that could result in higher duty rates than we have historically paid;
 
  •  modification of the trading status of certain countries;
 
  •  requirements as to where products are manufactured;
 
  •  creation of export licensing requirements, imposition of restrictions on export quantities or specification of minimum export pricing; or
 
  •  creation of other restrictions on imports.
 
Adverse international trade regulations, including those listed above, would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
Significant fluctuations and volatility in the price of cotton and other raw materials we purchase may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
Cotton is the primary raw material used in the manufacture of many of our products. Our costs for cotton yarn and cotton-based textiles vary based upon the fluctuating and often volatile cost of cotton, which is affected by weather, consumer demand, speculation on the commodities market, the relative valuations and fluctuations of the currencies of producer versus consumer countries and other factors that are generally unpredictable and beyond our control. In addition, fluctuations in crude oil or petroleum prices may also influence the prices of related items used in our business, such as chemicals, dyestuffs, polyester yarn and foam.


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We are not always successful in our efforts to protect our business from the volatility of the market price of cotton through short-term supply agreements and hedges, and our business can be adversely affected by dramatic movements in cotton prices. For example, we estimate that, excluding the impact of futures contracts, a change of $0.01 per pound in cotton prices would affect our annual raw material costs by $3.3 million, at current levels of production. The ultimate effect of this change on our earnings cannot be quantified, as the effect of movements in cotton prices on industry selling prices are uncertain, but any dramatic increase in the price of cotton would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
We incurred substantial indebtedness in connection with the spin off, which subjects us to various restrictions and could decrease our profitability and otherwise adversely affect our business.
 
We incurred substantial indebtedness of $2.6 billion in connection with our spin off from Sara Lee as described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources.” In December 2006, we repaid $500 million of that indebtedness with the proceeds of the offering of the Notes. We are subject to significant financial and operating restrictions contained in the senior secured credit facility we entered into on September 5, 2006 (the “Senior Secured Credit Facility”) and the senior secured second lien credit facility we entered into on September 5, 2006 (the “Second Lien Credit Facility” and, together with the Senior Secured Credit Facility, the “Credit Facilities”) and the indenture governing the Notes. These restrictions affect, and in some cases significantly limit or prohibit, among other things, our ability to:
 
  •  borrow funds;
 
  •  pay dividends or make other distributions;
 
  •  make investments;
 
  •  engage in transactions with affiliates; or
 
  •  create liens on our assets.
 
In addition, the Credit Facilities require us to maintain financial ratios. If we fail to comply with the covenant restrictions contained in the Credit Facilities, that failure could result in a default that accelerates the maturity of the indebtedness under such facilities.
 
Our substantial leverage also could put us at a significant competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors which are less leveraged. These competitors could have greater financial flexibility to pursue strategic acquisitions, secure additional financing for their operations by incurring additional debt, expend capital to expand their manufacturing and production operations to lower-cost areas and apply pricing pressure on us. In addition, because many of our customers rely on us to fulfill a substantial portion of their apparel essentials demand, any concern these customers may have regarding our financial condition may cause them to reduce the amount of products they purchase from us. Our substantial leverage could also impede our ability to withstand downturns in our industry or the economy in general.
 
As a result of our substantial indebtedness, we may not have sufficient funding for our operations and capital requirements.
 
We paid $2.4 billion of the proceeds of the borrowings we incurred in connection with the spin off to Sara Lee and, as a result, those proceeds are not available for our business needs, such as funding working capital or the expansion of our operations. In addition, the restrictions contained in the Credit Facilities and in the indenture governing the Notes restrict our ability to obtain additional capital in the future to:
 
  •  fund capital expenditures or acquisitions;
 
  •  meet our debt payment obligations and capital commitments;
 
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  •  obtain lower borrowing costs that are available from secured lenders or engage in advantageous transactions that monetize our assets; or
 
  •  conduct other necessary or prudent corporate activities.
 
We may need to incur additional debt or issue equity in order to fund working capital and capital expenditures or to make acquisitions and other investments. We cannot assure you that debt or equity financing will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all. If we are not able to obtain sufficient financing, we may be unable to maintain or expand our business. It may be more expensive for us to raise funds through the issuance of additional debt than it was while we were part of Sara Lee.
 
If we raise funds through the issuance of debt or equity, any debt securities or preferred stock issued will have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of holders of our common stock in the event of a liquidation, and the terms of the debt securities may impose restrictions on our operations. If we raise funds through the issuance of equity, the issuance would dilute the ownership interest of our stockholders.
 
To service our substantial debt obligations, we may need to increase the portion of the income of our foreign subsidiaries that is expected to be remitted to the United States, which could significantly increase our income tax expense.
 
We pay U.S. federal income taxes on that portion of the income of our foreign subsidiaries that is expected to be remitted to the United States and be taxable. The amount of the income of our foreign subsidiaries we remit to the United States may significantly impact our U.S. federal income tax rate. In order to service our substantial debt obligations, we may need to increase the portion of the income of our foreign subsidiaries that we expect to remit to the United States, which may significantly increase our income tax expense. Consequently, we believe that our tax rate in future periods is likely to be higher, on average, than our historical income tax rates in periods prior to the spin off on September 5, 2006.
 
If we fail to meet our payment or other obligations under some of the Credit Facilities, the lenders could foreclose on, and acquire control of, substantially all of our assets.
 
In connection with our incurrence of indebtedness under the Credit Facilities, the lenders under those facilities have received a pledge of substantially all of our existing and future direct and indirect subsidiaries, with certain customary or agreed-upon exceptions for foreign subsidiaries and certain other subsidiaries. Additionally, these lenders generally have a lien on substantially all of our assets and the assets of our subsidiaries, with certain exceptions. As a result of these pledges and liens, if we fail to meet our payment or other obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facility or the Second Lien Credit Facility, the lenders under those facilities will be entitled to foreclose on substantially all of our assets and, at their option, liquidate these assets.
 
Our supply chain relies on an extensive network of foreign operations and any disruption to or adverse impact on such operations may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
We have an extensive global supply chain in which a significant portion of our products are manufactured in or sourced from locations in Central America, the Caribbean Basin, Mexico and Asia. Potential events that may disrupt our foreign operations include:
 
  •  political instability and acts of war or terrorism;
 
  •  disruptions in shipping and freight forwarding services;
 
  •  increases in oil prices, which would increase the cost of shipping;
 
  •  interruptions in the availability of basic services and infrastructure, including power shortages;
 
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  •  extraordinary weather conditions or natural disasters, such as hurricanes, earthquakes or tsunamis; and
 
  •  the occurrence of an epidemic, the spread of which may impact our ability to obtain products on a timely basis.
 
Disruptions to our foreign operations have an adverse impact on our supply chain that can result in production and sourcing interruptions, increases in our cost of sales and delayed deliveries of our products to our customers, all of which can have an adverse affect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
 
The loss of one or more of our suppliers of finished goods or raw materials may interrupt our supplies and materially harm our business.
 
We purchase all of the raw materials used in our products and approximately 25% of the apparel designed by us from a limited number of third-party suppliers and manufacturers. Our ability to meet our customers’ needs depends on our ability to maintain an uninterrupted supply of raw materials and finished products from our third-party suppliers and manufacturers. Our business, financial condition or results of operations could be adversely affected if any of our principal third-party suppliers or manufacturers experience production problems, lack of capacity or transportation disruptions. The magnitude of this risk depends upon the timing of the changes, the materials or products that the third-party manufacturers provide and the volume of production.
 
Our dependence on third parties for raw materials and finished products subjects us to the risk of supplier failure and customer dissatisfaction with the quality of our products. Quality failures by our third-party manufacturers or changes in their financial or business condition that affect their production could disrupt our ability to supply quality products to our customers and thereby materially harm our business.
 
We may suffer negative publicity if we or our third-party manufacturers violate labor laws or engage in practices that are viewed as unethical or illegal, which could cause a loss of business.
 
We cannot fully control the business and labor practices of our third-party manufacturers, the majority of whom are located in Central America, the Caribbean Basin and Asia. If one of our own manufacturing operations or one of our third-party manufacturers violates or is accused of violating local or international labor laws or other applicable regulations, or engages in labor or other practices that would be viewed in any market in which our products are sold as unethical, we could suffer negative publicity which could tarnish our brands’ image or result in a loss of sales. In addition, if such negative publicity affected one of our customers, it could result in a loss of business for us.
 
We had approximately 49,000 employees worldwide as of December 30, 2006, and our business operations and financial performance could be adversely affected by changes in our relationship with our employees or changes to U.S. or foreign employment regulations.
 
We had approximately 49,000 employees worldwide as of December 30, 2006. This means we have a significant exposure to changes in domestic and foreign laws governing our relationships with our employees, including wage and hour laws and regulations, fair labor standards, minimum wage requirements, overtime pay, unemployment tax rates, workers’ compensation rates, citizenship requirements and payroll taxes, which likely would have a direct impact on our operating costs. Approximately 35,700 of those employees were outside of the United States. A significant increase in minimum wage or overtime rates in countries where we have employees could have a significant impact on our operating costs and may require that we relocate those operations or take other steps to mitigate such increases, all of which may cause us to incur additional costs, expend resources responding to such increases and lower our margins.
 
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a strike, work stoppage or other labor action by these employees that could have an adverse effect on our business.
 
Due to the extensive nature of our foreign operations, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could negatively impact our results of operations.
 
We sell a majority of our products in transactions denominated in U.S. dollars; however, we purchase many of our products, pay a portion of our wages and make other payments in our supply chain in foreign currencies. As a result, if the U.S. dollar were to weaken against any of these currencies, our cost of sales could increase substantially. We are also exposed to gains and losses resulting from the effect that fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates have on the reported results in our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements due to the translation of operating results and financial position of our foreign subsidiaries. We use foreign exchange forward and option contracts to hedge material exposure to adverse changes in foreign exchange rates. In addition, currency fluctuations can impact the price of cotton, the primary raw material we use in our business.
 
We have significant unfunded employee benefit liabilities; if assumptions underlying our calculation of these liabilities prove incorrect, the amount of these liabilities could increase or we could be required to make contributions to these plans in excess of our current expectations, both of which could have a negative impact on our cash flows, liquidity and results of operations.
 
We assumed significant unfunded employee benefit liabilities of $299 million as of September 5, 2006 for pension, postretirement and other retirement benefit qualified and nonqualified plans from Sara Lee in connection with the spin off. Included in these unfunded liabilities are pension obligations that have not been reflected in our historical financial statements for periods prior to the six months ended December 30, 2006 because these obligations have historically been obligations of Sara Lee. The pension obligations we assumed were $225 million more than the corresponding pension assets we acquired, and as a result our pension plans are underfunded. As a result of provisions of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, we may be required, commencing with plan years beginning after 2007, to make larger contributions to our pension plans than Sara Lee made with respect to these plans in past years. In addition, we could be required to make contributions to the pension plans in excess of our current expectations if financial conditions change or if the assumptions we have used to calculate our pension costs and obligations prove to be inaccurate. A significant increase in our funding obligations could have a negative impact on our cash flows, liquidity and results of operations.
 
We are prohibited from selling our Wonderbra and Playtex intimate apparel products in the EU, as well as certain other countries in Europe and South Africa, and therefore are unable to take advantage of business opportunities that may arise in such countries.
 
In February 2006, Sara Lee sold its European branded apparel business to Sun Capital. In connection with the sale, Sun Capital received an exclusive, perpetual, royalty-free license to sell and distribute apparel products under the Wonderbra and Playtex trademarks in the member states of the EU, as well as Russia, South Africa, Switzerland and certain other nations in Europe. Due to the exclusive license, we are not permitted to sell Wonderbra and Playtex branded products in these nations and Sun Capital is not permitted to sell Wonderbra and Playtex branded products outside of these nations. Consequently, we will not be able to take advantage of business opportunities that may arise relating to the sale of Wonderbra and Playtex products in these nations. For more information on these sales restrictions see “Business — Intellectual Property.”
 
The success of our business is tied to the strength and reputation of our brands, including brands that we license to other parties. If other parties take actions that weaken, harm the reputation of or cause confusion with our brands, our business, and consequently our sales and results of operations, may be adversely affected.
 
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some licensees may not be in full compliance with those mechanisms and obligations. In that event, or if a licensee engages in behavior with respect to the licensed marks that would cause us reputational harm, we could experience a significant downturn in that brand’s business, adversely affecting our sales and results of operations. Similarly, any misuse of the Wonderbra and Playtex brands by Sun Capital could result in negative publicity and a loss of sales for our products under these brands, any of which may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
 
We design, manufacture, source and sell products under trademarks that are licensed from third parties. If any licensor takes actions related to their trademarks that would cause their brands or our company reputational harm, our business may be adversely affected.
 
We design, manufacture, source and sell a number of our products under trademarks that are licensed from third parties such as our Polo Ralph Lauren men’s underwear. Because we do not control the brands licensed to us, our licensors could make changes to their brands or business models that could result in a significant downturn in a brand’s business, adversely affecting our sales and results of operations. If any licensor engages in behavior with respect to the licensed marks that would cause us reputational harm, or if any of the brands licensed to us violates the trademark rights of another or are deemed to be invalid or unenforceable, we could experience a significant downturn in that brand’s business, adversely affecting our sales and results of operations, and we may be required to expend significant amounts on public relations, advertising and, possibly, legal fees.
 
Risks Related to the Exchange Offer
 
Because there is no public market for the Exchange Notes, you may not be able to resell your Exchange Notes.
 
The Exchange Notes will be registered under the Securities Act, but will constitute a new issue of securities with no established trading market, and there can be no assurance as to:
 
  •  the liquidity of any trading market that may develop;
 
  •  the ability of holders to sell their Exchange Notes; or
 
  •  the price at which the holders would be able to sell their Exchange Notes.
 
If a trading market were to develop, the Exchange Notes might trade at higher or lower prices than their principal amount or purchase price, depending on many factors, including prevailing interest rates, the market for similar securities and our financial performance. There can be no assurance that an active trading market will exist for the Exchange Notes or that any trading market that does develop will be liquid.
 
In addition, any holder of Notes who tenders in the exchange offer for the purpose of participating in a distribution of the Exchange Notes may be deemed to have received restricted securities, and if so, will be required to comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any resale transaction. For a description of these requirements, see “The Exchange Offer.”
 
Your Notes will not be accepted for exchange if you fail to follow the exchange offer procedures and, as a result, your Notes will continue to be subject to existing transfer restrictions and you may not be able to sell your Notes.
 
We will not accept your Notes for exchange if you do not follow the exchange offer procedures. We will issue Exchange Notes as part of this exchange offer only after a timely receipt of your Notes, a properly completed and duly executed letter of transmittal and all other required documents. Therefore, if you want to tender your Notes, please allow sufficient time to ensure timely delivery. If we do not receive your Notes, letter of transmittal and other required documents by the expiration date of the exchange offer, we will not accept your Notes for exchange. We are under no duty to give notification of defects or irregularities with respect to the tenders of Notes for exchange. If there are defects or irregularities with respect to your tender of Notes, we may not accept your Notes for exchange. For more information, see “The Exchange Offer.”


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If you do not exchange your Notes, your Notes will continue to be subject to the existing transfer restrictions and you may not be able to sell your Notes.
 
We did not register the Notes, nor do we intend to do so following the exchange offer. Outstanding Notes that are not tendered will therefore continue to be subject to the existing transfer restrictions and may be transferred only in limited circumstances under the securities laws. If you do not exchange your Notes in the exchange offer, you will lose your right to have your Notes registered under the federal securities laws. As a result, if you hold Notes after the exchange offer, you may not be able to sell your Notes.
 
Risks Related to the Exchange Notes
 
We may not be able to generate sufficient cash flows to meet our debt service obligations.
 
Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our indebtedness, including the Exchange Notes, and to fund planned capital expenditures will depend on our ability to generate cash from our future operations. This, to a certain extent, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control. See “— Risks Related to Our Business.”
 
Our business may not generate sufficient cash flow from operations, or future borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities or from other sources may not be available to us in an amount sufficient, to enable us to repay our indebtedness, including the Exchange Notes, or to fund our other liquidity needs, including capital expenditure requirements. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to obtain enough capital to service our debt and fund our planned capital expenditures and business plan. If we complete an acquisition, our debt service requirements could also increase. For the six months ended December 30, 2006, our cash flow from operating activities was $136.1 million and our cash interest expense was approximately $68.9 million. A substantial portion of our indebtedness, including all of our indebtedness under the Credit Facilities, bears interest at floating rates, and therefore if interest rates increase, our debt service requirements will increase with respect to any portion of the indebtedness with respect to which we have not entered into hedging or other interest rate protection arrangements. For a discussion of certain hedging arrangements with respect to our floating rate debt, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition — Liquidity and Capital Resources — Derivatives.” We may need to refinance or restructure all or a portion of our indebtedness, including the Exchange Notes, on or before maturity. We may not be able to refinance any of our indebtedness, including the Credit Facilities and the Exchange Notes, on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. If we cannot service our indebtedness, we may have to take actions such as selling assets, seeking additional equity investments or reducing or delaying capital expenditures, strategic acquisitions, investments and alliances, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our operations. Additionally, we may not be able to effect such actions, if necessary, on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.
 
The Exchange Notes will be structurally subordinated in right of payment to the indebtedness and other liabilities of those of our existing and future subsidiaries that do not guarantee the Exchange Notes, and to the indebtedness and other liabilities of any guarantor whose guarantee of the Exchange Notes is deemed to be unenforceable.
 
All of our subsidiaries that are guarantors under the Senior Secured Credit Facility will guarantee the Exchange Notes. Certain of our existing non-U.S. subsidiaries will not guarantee the Exchange Notes as of the issue date, and such non-U.S. subsidiaries (and certain future non-U.S. subsidiaries) will only be required to guarantee the Exchange Notes in the future under very limited circumstances. In addition, any future subsidiary that we properly designate as an unrestricted subsidiary under the indenture will not provide guarantees of the Exchange Notes. Moreover, for the reasons described below under “— Federal and state statutes allow courts, under specific circumstances, to void guarantees and require note holders to return payments received from guarantors,” the guarantees that are given by our subsidiaries may be unenforceable in whole or in part.
 
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interest on and principal of the Exchange Notes when due, are dependent to a significant extent on interest payments, cash dividends and distributions and other transfers of cash from subsidiaries that will not guarantee the Exchange Notes. In addition, any payment of interest, dividends, distributions, loans or advances by subsidiaries that will not guarantee the Exchange Notes to us and the guarantors, as applicable, could be subject to taxation or other restrictions on dividends or repatriation of earnings under applicable local law, monetary transfer restrictions and foreign currency exchange regulations in the jurisdiction in which these subsidiaries operate. Moreover, payments to us and the guarantors by subsidiaries that will not guarantee the Exchange Notes will be contingent on these subsidiaries’ earnings. Our subsidiaries that will not guarantee the Exchange Notes are separate and distinct legal entities and have no obligation, contingent or otherwise, to pay any amounts due pursuant to the Exchange Notes, or to make any funds available therefore, whether by dividends, loans, distributions or other payments. Any right that we or the guarantors have to receive any assets of any subsidiaries that will not guarantee the Exchange Notes upon the liquidation or reorganization of those subsidiaries, and the consequent rights of holders of Exchange Notes to realize proceeds from the sale of any of those subsidiaries’ assets, will be effectively subordinated to the claims of that subsidiary’s creditors, including trade creditors and holders of debt and preferred stock of that subsidiary. Therefore, if there was a dissolution, bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization of any such entity, the holders of the Exchange Notes would not receive any amounts with respect to the Exchange Notes from the assets of such entity until after the payment in full of the claims of creditors (including preferred stockholders) of such entity.
 
As of December 30, 2006, the total liabilities of our consolidated subsidiaries that will not be guarantors of the Exchange Notes was $121 million, after eliminations, all of which would have been structurally senior to the Exchange Notes. For the six months ended December 30, 2006, our subsidiaries that will not guarantee the Exchange Notes represented approximately 5% of net sales after eliminations. These non-guarantor subsidiaries held assets of $566 million, representing 17% of our combined total assets after eliminations as of December 30, 2006.
 
Because the Exchange Notes are unsecured, your right to enforce remedies is limited by the rights of holders of secured debt.
 
Our obligations under the Exchange Notes and the guarantors’ obligations under the guarantees will not be secured by any of our assets, while our obligations and the obligations of the guarantors under the Credit Facilities are secured by substantially all of the assets and intercompany loans made by us and the guarantors, and pledges of the outstanding shares of capital stock of all of our domestic and non-U.S. subsidiaries, except in certain limited circumstances. Therefore, the lenders under the Credit Facilities, and the holders of any other secured debt that we or the guarantors may incur in the future, will have claims with respect to these assets that have priority over the claims of holders of Exchange Notes. As of December 30, 2006, we had $2.0 billion of secured debt, all of which consisted of outstanding borrowings and related guarantees under the Credit Facilities. As of December 30, 2006, the initial guarantors of the Exchange Notes had no secured indebtedness outstanding.
 
The Exchange Notes may be redeemed prior to maturity.
 
We may redeem any of the Exchange Notes beginning on December 15, 2008, at the redemption prices listed under “Description of the Exchange Notes — Optional Redemption,” plus accrued interest. On or prior to December 15, 2008, we may redeem up to 35% of the Exchange Notes at the redemption prices described in this prospectus using the net cash proceeds from sales of certain types of capital stock as described under “Description of the Exchange Notes — Optional Redemption.” We may also redeem any of the Exchange Notes at any time prior to December 15, 2008 in cash at the redemption prices described in this prospectus plus accrued interest to the date of redemption and a make-whole premium as described under “Description of the Exchange Notes — Optional Redemption.”
 
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Federal and state statutes allow courts, under specific circumstances, to void guarantees and require holders of Exchange Notes to return payments received from guarantors.
 
The issuance of the guarantees of the Exchange Notes by the guarantors may be subject to review under state and federal laws if a bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization case or a lawsuit, including in circumstances in which bankruptcy is not involved, were commenced at some future date by, or on behalf of, the unpaid creditors of a guarantor. Under the U.S. bankruptcy law and comparable provisions of state fraudulent transfer and conveyance laws, any guarantees of the Exchange Notes could be voided, or claims in respect of a guarantee could be subordinated to all other existing and future debts of that guarantor if, among other things, and depending upon the jurisdiction whose laws are applied, the guarantor, at the time it incurs the indebtedness evidenced by its guarantee or, in some jurisdictions, when payments came due under such guarantee:
 
  •  issued the guarantee with the intent of hindering, delaying or defrauding any present or future creditor; or
 
  •  received less than reasonably equivalent value or fair consideration for the incurrence of such guarantee and (1) was insolvent or rendered insolvent by reason of such incurrence, (2) was engaged in a business or transaction for which the guarantor’s remaining assets constitute unreasonably small capital or (3) intended to incur, or believed or reasonably should have believed that it would incur, debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they mature.
 
We cannot assure you that a court would find that a guarantor did receive reasonably equivalent value or fair consideration for its guarantee.
 
The measures of insolvency for purposes of these fraudulent transfer laws will vary depending upon the law applied in any proceeding to determine whether a fraudulent transfer has occurred. Generally, however, a guarantor would be considered insolvent if:
 
  •  the sum of its debts, including contingent liabilities, was greater than the fair saleable value of all of its assets;
 
  •  the present fair saleable value of its assets was less than the amount that would be required to pay its probable liability on its existing debts, including contingent liabilities, as they become absolute and mature; or
 
  •  it could not pay its debts as they become due.
 
Each guarantee will contain a provision intended to limit the guarantor’s liability to the maximum amount that it could incur without causing the incurrence of obligations under its guarantee to be a fraudulent transfer. This provision may not be effective to protect the guarantees from being voided under fraudulent transfer law, or may reduce the guarantor’s obligation to an amount that effectively makes the guarantee worthless. If a guarantee were legally challenged, such guarantee could also be subject to the claim that, because the guarantee was incurred for our benefit, and only indirectly for the benefit of the guarantor, the obligations of the guarantor were incurred for less than fair consideration. A court could thus void the obligations under a guarantee, subordinate it to a guarantor’s other debt or take other action detrimental to the holders of the Exchange Notes.
 
We cannot be certain as to the standard that a court would use to determine whether or not a guarantor was solvent upon issuance of the guarantee or, regardless of the actual standard applied by the court, that the issuance of the guarantee of the Exchange Notes would not be voided or subordinated to any guarantor’s other debt.
 
If a court voided a guarantee, you would no longer have a claim against such guarantor for amounts owed in respect of such guarantee. In addition, a court might direct you to repay any amounts already received from such guarantor. If a court were to void any guarantee, funds may not be available from any other source to pay our obligations under the Exchange Notes.


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We may not have the ability to raise the funds necessary to finance the change of control offer required by the indenture.
 
Upon the occurrence of certain specific kinds of change of control events, we will be required to offer to repurchase all Exchange Notes at 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase. However, it is possible that we will not have sufficient funds at the time of the change of control to make the required repurchase of Exchange Notes or that restrictions in the Credit Facilities will not allow such repurchases. In addition, certain important corporate events, such as leveraged recapitalizations that would increase the level of our indebtedness, would not constitute a “Change of Control” under the indenture. See “Description of the Exchange Notes — Repurchase of Exchange Notes upon a Change of Control.”
 
Risks Related to Our Spin Off from Sara Lee
 
If the IRS determines that the spin off does not qualify as a “tax-free” distribution or a “tax-free” reorganization, we may be subject to substantial liability.
 
Sara Lee has received a private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service, or the “IRS,” to the effect that, among other things, the spin off qualifies as a tax-free distribution for U.S. federal income tax purposes under Section 355 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the “Internal Revenue Code,” and as part of a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a)(1)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code, and the transfer to us of assets and the assumption by us of liabilities in connection with the spin off will not result in the recognition of any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes to Sara Lee.
 
Although the private letter ruling relating to the qualification of the spin off under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code generally is binding on the IRS, the continuing validity of the ruling is subject to the accuracy of factual representations and assumptions made in connection with obtaining such private letter ruling. Also, as part of the IRS’s general policy with respect to rulings on spin off transactions under Section 355 of the Internal Revenue Code, the private letter ruling obtained by Sara Lee is based upon representations by Sara Lee that certain conditions which are necessary to obtain tax-free treatment under Section 355 and Section 368(a)(1)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code have been satisfied, rather than a determination by the IRS that these conditions have been satisfied. Any inaccuracy in these representations could invalidate the ruling.
 
If the spin off does not qualify for tax-free treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes, then, in general, Sara Lee would be subject to tax as if it has sold the common stock of our company in a taxable sale for its fair market value. Sara Lee’s stockholders would be subject to tax as if they had received a taxable distribution equal to the fair market value of our common stock that was distributed to them, taxed as a dividend (without reduction for any portion of a Sara Lee’s stockholder’s basis in its shares of Sara Lee common stock) for U.S. federal income tax purposes and possibly for purposes of state and local tax law, to the extent of a Sara Lee’s stockholder’s pro rata share of Sara Lee’s current and accumulated earnings and profits (including any arising from the taxable gain to Sara Lee with respect to the spin off). It is expected that the amount of any such taxes to Sara Lee’s stockholders and to Sara Lee would be substantial.
 
Pursuant to a tax sharing agreement we entered into with Sara Lee in connection with the spin off, we agreed to indemnify Sara Lee and its affiliates for any liability for taxes of Sara Lee resulting from: (1) any action or failure to act by us or any of our affiliates following the completion of the spin off that would be inconsistent with or prohibit the spin off from qualifying as a tax-free transaction to Sara Lee and to Sara Lee’s stockholders under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (2) any action or failure to act by us or any of our affiliates following the completion of the spin off that would be inconsistent with or cause to be untrue any material, information, covenant or representation made in connection with the private letter ruling obtained by Sara Lee from the IRS relating to, among other things, the qualification of the spin off as a tax-free transaction described under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our indemnification obligations to Sara Lee and its affiliates are not limited in amount or subject to any cap. We expect that the amount of any such taxes to Sara Lee would be substantial. For more information about the tax sharing agreement, see “The Spin Off” below.


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We have virtually no operating history as an independent company upon which our performance can be evaluated and, accordingly, our prospects must be considered in light of the risks that any newly independent company encounters.
 
Prior to the consummation of the spin off, we operated as part of Sara Lee. Accordingly, we have virtually no experience operating as an independent company and performing various corporate functions, including human resources, tax administration, legal (including compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and with the periodic reporting obligations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the “Exchange Act”), treasury administration, investor relations, internal audit, insurance, information technology and telecommunications services, as well as the accounting for many items such as equity compensation, income taxes, derivatives, intangible assets and pensions. Our prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties encountered by companies in the early stages of independent business operations, particularly companies such as ours in highly competitive markets with complex supply chain operations.
 
Our historical financial information is not necessarily indicative of our results as a separate company and therefore may not be reliable as an indicator of our future financial results.
 
Much of our historical financial statements have been created from Sara Lee’s financial statements using our historical results of operations and historical bases of assets and liabilities as part of Sara Lee. For example, we operated as part of Sara Lee for all periods discussed in this prospectus, other than the last four months of the six months ended December 30, 2006. Accordingly, the historical financial information we have included in this prospectus is not necessarily indicative of what our financial position, results of operations and cash flows would have been if we had been a separate, stand-alone entity during all of the periods presented.
 
Much of the historical financial information is not necessarily indicative of what our results of operations, financial position and cash flows will be in the future and, for periods prior to the six months ended December 30, 2006, does not reflect many significant changes in our capital structure, funding and operations resulting from the spin off. While our historical results of operations include all costs of Sara Lee’s branded apparel business, our historical costs and expenses do not include all of the costs that would have been or will be incurred by us as an independent company. In addition, we have not made adjustments to our historical financial information to reflect changes, many of which are significant, that occurred in our cost structure, financing and operations as a result of the spin off, including the substantial debt we incurred and pension liabilities we assumed in connection with the spin off. These changes include potentially increased costs associated with reduced economies of scale and purchasing power.
 
Our effective income tax rate as reflected in our historical financial information for periods prior to the six months ended December 30, 2006 also may not be indicative of our future effective income tax rate. Among other things, the rate may be materially impacted by:
 
  •  changes in the mix of our earnings from the various jurisdictions in which we operate;
 
  •  the tax characteristics of our earnings;
 
  •  the timing and amount of earnings of foreign subsidiaries that we repatriate to the United States, which may increase our tax expense and taxes paid;
 
  •  the timing and results of any reviews of our income tax filing positions in the jurisdictions in which we transact business; and
 
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We and Sara Lee provide a number of services to each other pursuant to a master transition services agreement. When this agreement terminates, we will be required to replace Sara Lee’s services internally or through third parties on terms that may be less favorable to us.
 
Under the terms of a master transition services agreement that we entered into with Sara Lee in connection with the spin off, we and Sara Lee are providing to each other, for a fee, specified support services related to human resources and payroll functions, financial and accounting functions and information technology for periods of up to 12 months following the spin off (with some renewal terms available). When the master transition services agreement terminates, Sara Lee will no longer be obligated to provide any of these services to us or pay us for the services we are providing Sara Lee, and we will be required to either enter into a new agreement with Sara Lee or another services provider or assume the responsibility for these functions ourselves. At such time, the economic terms of the new arrangement may be less favorable than the arrangement with Sara Lee under the master transition services agreement, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. For more information about the master transition services agreement, see “The Spin Off” below.
 
We agreed with Sara Lee to certain restrictions in order to comply with U.S. federal income tax requirements for a tax-free spin off and we may not be able to engage in acquisitions and other strategic transactions that may otherwise be in our best interests.
 
Current U.S. federal tax law that applies to spin offs generally creates a presumption that the spin off would be taxable to Sara Lee but not to its stockholders if we engage in, or enter into an agreement to engage in, a plan or series of related transactions that would result in the acquisition of a 50% or greater interest (by vote or by value) in our stock ownership during the four-year period beginning on the date that begins two years before the spin off, unless it is established that the transaction is not pursuant to a plan related to the spin off. U.S. Treasury Regulations generally provide that whether an acquisition of our stock and a spin off are part of a plan is determined based on all of the facts and circumstances, including specific factors listed in the regulations. In addition, the regulations provide certain “safe harbors” for acquisitions of our stock that are not considered to be part of a plan related to the spin off.
 
There are other restrictions imposed on us under current U.S. federal tax law for spin offs and with which we will need to comply in order to preserve the favorable tax treatment of the distribution, such as continuing to own and manage our apparel business and limitations on sales or redemptions of our common stock for cash or other property following the distribution.
 
In our tax sharing agreement with Sara Lee, we agreed that, among other things, we will not take any actions that would result in any tax being imposed on Sara Lee as a result of the spin off. Further, for the two-year period following the spin off, we agreed, among other things, not to: (1) sell or otherwise issue equity securities or repurchase any of our stock except in certain circumstances permitted by the IRS guidelines; (2) voluntarily dissolve or liquidate or engage in any merger (except certain cash acquisition mergers), consolidation, or other reorganizations except for certain mergers of our wholly-owned subsidiaries to the extent not inconsistent with the tax-free status of the spin off; (3) sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of more than 50% of our assets, excluding any sales conducted in the ordinary course of business; or (4) cease, transfer or dispose of all or any portion of our socks business.
 
We are, however, permitted to take certain actions otherwise prohibited by the tax sharing agreement if we provide Sara Lee with an unqualified opinion of tax counsel or private letter ruling from the IRS, acceptable to Sara Lee, to the effect that these actions will not affect the tax-free nature of the spin off. These restrictions could substantially limit our strategic and operational flexibility, including our ability to finance our operations by issuing equity securities, make acquisitions using equity securities, repurchase our equity securities, raise money by selling assets or enter into business combination transactions. For more information about the tax sharing agreement, see “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence” below.


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The terms of our spin off from Sara Lee, anti-takeover provisions of our charter and bylaws, as well as Maryland law and our stockholder rights agreement, may reduce the likelihood of any potential change of control or unsolicited acquisition proposal that you might consider favorable.
 
The terms of our spin off from Sara Lee could delay or prevent a change of control that our stockholders may favor. An acquisition or issuance of our common stock could trigger the application of Section 355(e) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the tax sharing agreement that we entered into with Sara Lee, we are required to indemnify Sara Lee for the resulting tax in connection with such an acquisition or issuance and this indemnity obligation might discourage, delay or prevent a change of control that our stockholders may consider favorable. Our charter and bylaws and Maryland law contain provisions that could make it harder for a third-party to acquire us without the consent of our board of directors. Our charter permits our board of directors, without stockholder approval, to amend the charter to increase or decrease the aggregate number of shares of stock or the number of shares of stock of any class or series that we have the authority to issue. In addition, our board of directors may classify or reclassify any unissued shares of common stock or preferred stock and may set the preferences, conversion or other rights, voting powers and other terms of the classified or reclassified shares. Our board of directors could establish a series of preferred stock that could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a transaction or a change in control that might involve a premium price for our common stock or otherwise be in the best interest of our stockholders. Our board of directors also is permitted, without stockholder approval, to implement a classified board structure at any time.
 
Our bylaws, which only can be amended by our board of directors, provide that nominations of persons for election to our board of directors and the proposal of business to be considered at a stockholders meeting may be made only in the notice of the meeting, by our board of directors or by a stockholder who is entitled to vote at the meeting and has complied with the advance notice procedures of our bylaws. Also, under Maryland law, business combinations between us and an interested stockholder or an affiliate of an interested stockholder, including mergers, consolidations, share exchanges or, in circumstances specified in the statute, asset transfers or issuances or reclassifications of equity securities, are prohibited for five years after the most recent date on which the interested stockholder becomes an interested stockholder. An interested stockholder includes any person who beneficially owns 10% or more of the voting power of our shares or any affiliate or associate of ours who, at any time within the two-year period prior to the date in question, was the beneficial owner of 10% or more of the voting power of our stock. A person is not an interested stockholder under the statute if our board of directors approved in advance the transaction by which he otherwise would have become an interested stockholder. However, in approving a transaction, our board of directors may provide that its approval is subject to compliance, at or after the time of approval, with any terms and conditions determined by our board. After the five-year prohibition, any business combination between us and an interested stockholder generally must be recommended by our board of directors and approved by two supermajority votes or our common stockholders must receive a minimum price, as defined under Maryland law, for their shares. The statute permits various exemptions from its provisions, including business combinations that are exempted by our board of directors prior to the time that the interested stockholder becomes an interested stockholder.
 
In addition, we have adopted a stockholder rights agreement which provides that in the event of an acquisition of or tender offer for 15% of our outstanding common stock, our stockholders shall be granted rights to purchase our common stock at a certain price. The stockholder rights agreement could make it more difficult for a third-party to acquire our common stock without the approval of our board of directors.
 
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, and can generally be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “believe,” “will,” “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “continue” or similar expressions. In particular, information appearing under “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Description of Our Business” includes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements inherently involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these statements. Where, in any forward-looking statement, we express an expectation or belief as to future results or events, such expectation or belief is based on the current plans and expectations of our management and expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the expectation or belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. The following include some but not all of the factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated:
 
  •  our ability to migrate our production and manufacturing operations to lower-cost locations around the world;
 
  •  the highly competitive and evolving nature of the industry in which we compete;
 
  •  our ability to effectively manage our inventory and reduce inventory reserves;
 
  •  failure by us to successfully streamline our operations;
 
  •  retailer consolidation and other changes in the apparel essentials industry;
 
  •  our ability to keep pace with changing consumer preferences in intimate apparel;
 
  •  loss of or reduction in sales to any of our top customers, especially Wal-Mart;
 
  •  financial difficulties experienced by any of our top customers;
 
  •  risks associated with our foreign operations or foreign supply sources, such as disruption of markets, changes in import and export laws, currency restrictions and currency exchange rate fluctuations;
 
  •  the impact of economic and business conditions and industry trends in the countries in which we operate our supply chain;
 
  •  failure by us to protect against dramatic changes in the volatile market price of cotton, the primary material used in the manufacture of our products;
 
  •  costs and adverse publicity arising from violations of labor and environmental laws by us or any of our third-party manufacturers;
 
  •  our ability to attract and retain key personnel;
 
  •  our substantial debt and debt service requirements that restrict our operating and financial flexibility, and impose significant interest and financing costs;
 
  •  the risk of inflation or deflation;
 
  •  consumer disposable income and spending levels, including the availability and amount of individual consumer debt;
 
  •  the receipt of licenses and other rights associated with Sara Lee Corporation’s branded apparel business;
 
  •  rapid technological changes;
 
  •  future financial performance, including availability, terms and deployment of capital;
 
  •  the outcome of any pending or threatened litigation;
 
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  •  general economic conditions; and
 
  •  possible terrorists attacks and ongoing military action in the Middle East and other parts of the world.
 
There may be other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements. We can give no assurances that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will occur or, if any of them does, what impact they will have on our results of operations and financial condition. You should carefully read the factors described in the “Risk Factors” section of this prospectus for a description of certain risks that could, among other things, cause our actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements.
 
All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this prospectus and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in this prospectus. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, other than as required by law.


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USE OF PROCEEDS
 
This exchange offer is intended to satisfy certain of our obligations under the registration rights agreement that we entered into simultaneously with the initial sale of the Notes. We will not receive any cash proceeds from the issuance of the Exchange Notes. In consideration for issuing the Exchange Notes contemplated by this prospectus, we will receive Notes from you in like principal amount. The Notes surrendered in exchange for the Exchange Notes will be retired and canceled and cannot be reissued. Accordingly, issuance of the Exchange Notes will not result in any change to our indebtedness.


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CAPITALIZATION
 
The following table sets forth our capitalization on a historical basis as of December 30, 2006. This table should be read in conjunction with “Selected Historical Financial Data,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements and corresponding notes included in this prospectus.
 
         
    December 30,
 
    2006  
    (in thousands)  
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 155,973  
Debt, including current and long-term:
       
Senior secured credit facility:
       
Term A facility
    246,875  
Term B facility
    1,296,500  
Revolving credit facility
     
Second lien credit facility
    450,000  
Notes
    500,000  
Capital lease obligations including related interest payments
    2,575  
Notes payable to banks
    14,264  
         
Total debt
    2,510,214  
         
Total stockholders’ equity
    69,271  
         
Total capitalization
  $ 2,579,485  
         


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RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
 
Set forth below is information concerning our ratio of earnings to fixed charges. For purposes of determining the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings consist of the total of (i) the following (a) pretax income from continuing operations before adjustment for minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries or income or loss from equity investees, (b) fixed charges, (c) amortization of capitalized interest, and (d) distributed income of equity investees, minus the total of (ii) the following: (a) interest capitalized and (b) the minority interest in pre-tax income of subsidiaries that have not incurred fixed charges. Fixed charges are defined as the sum of the following: (a) interest expensed and capitalized, (b) amortized premiums, discounts and capitalized expenses related to indebtedness, and (c) an estimate of the interest within rental expense.
 
                                                 
    Six Months Ended
    Years Ended  
    December 30,
    July 1,
    July 2,
    July 3,
    June 28,
    June 29,
 
    2006     2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  
 
Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges(1)
    2.24x       10.37x       7.64x       8.71x       10.35x       26.95x  
 
 
(1) As part of our historical relationship with Sara Lee, we engaged in intercompany borrowings. We also have borrowed monies from third parties under a credit facility and a revolving line of credit. The interest charged under these facilities was recorded as interest expense. We are no longer able to borrow from Sara Lee. As part of the spin off on September 5, 2006, we incurred $2.6 billion of debt in the form of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, the Second Lien Credit Facility and a bridge loan facility (the “Bridge Loan Facility”), $2.4 billion of the proceeds of which was paid to Sara Lee, and subsequent to the spin off, we repaid all amounts outstanding under the Bridge Loan Facility with the proceeds from the offering of the Notes. As a result, our interest expense in periods including and following the spin off will be substantially higher than in historical periods.


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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
 
The following table presents our selected historical financial data. The statements of income data for each of the fiscal years in the three fiscal years ended July 1, 2006 and the six-month period ended December 30, 2006, and the balance sheet data as of December 30, 2006, July 1, 2006 and July 2, 2005 have been derived from our audited Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this prospectus. The statements of income data for the years ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002 and the balance sheet data as of July 3, 2004, June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002 has been derived from our financial statements not included in this prospectus.
 
Our historical financial data is not necessarily indicative of our future performance or what our financial position and results of operations would have been if we had operated as a separate, stand-alone entity during all of the periods shown. The data should be read in conjunction with our historical financial statements and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
                                                 
    Six Months
                               
    Ended
    Years Ended  
    December 30,
    July 1,
    July 2,
    July 3,
    June 28,
    June 29,
 
    2006     2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  
                                  (unaudited)  
    (dollars in thousands, except per share data)  
 
Statements of Income Data:
                                               
Net sales
  $ 2,250,473     $ 4,472,832     $ 4,683,683     $ 4,632,741     $ 4,669,665     $ 4,920,840  
Cost of sales
    1,530,119       2,987,500       3,223,571       3,092,026       3,010,383       3,278,506  
                                                 
Gross profit
    720,354       1,485,332       1,460,112       1,540,715       1,659,282       1,642,334  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    547,469       1,051,833       1,053,654       1,087,964       1,126,065       1,146,549  
Gain on curtailment of postretirement benefits
    (28,467 )                              
Restructuring
    11,278       (101 )     46,978       27,466       (14,397 )     27,580  
                                                 
Operating profit
    190,074       433,600       359,480       425,285       547,614       468,205  
Other expenses
    7,401                                
Interest expense, net
    70,753       17,280       13,964       24,413       (2,386 )     (11,244 )
                                                 
Income before income taxes
    111,920       416,320       345,516       400,872       550,000       479,449  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    37,781       93,827       127,007       (48,680 )     121,560       139,488  
                                                 
Net income
  $ 74,139     $ 322,493     $ 218,509     $ 449,552     $ 428,440     $ 339,961  
                                                 
Net income per share basic(1)
  $ 0.77     $ 3.35     $ 2.27     $ 4.67     $ 4.45     $ 3.53  
Net income per share diluted(2)
  $ 0.77     $ 3.35     $ 2.27     $ 4.67     $ 4.45     $ 3.53  
Weighted average shares basic(1)
    96,309       96,306       96,306       96,306       96,306       96,306  
Weighted average shares diluted(2)
    96,620       96,306       96,306       96,306       96,306       96,306  
 


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    December 30,
    July 1,
    July 2,
    July 3,
    June 28,
    June 29,
 
    2006     2006     2005     2004     2003     2002  
                                  (unaudited)  
    (in thousands)  
 
Balance Sheet Data:
                                               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 155,973     $ 298,252     $ 1,080,799     $ 674,154     $ 289,816     $ 106,250  
Total assets
    3,435,620       4,903,886       4,257,307       4,402,758       3,915,573       4,064,730  
Noncurrent liabilities:
                                               
Long-term debt
    2,484,000                                
Other noncurrent liabilities
    271,168       49,987       53,559       35,934       49,251       59,971  
Total noncurrent liabilities
    2,755,168       49,987       53,559       35,934       49,251       59,971  
Total stockholders’ or parent companies’ equity
    69,271       3,229,134       2,602,362       2,797,370       2,237,448       1,762,824  
 
 
(1) Prior to the spin off on September 5, 2006, the number of shares used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share is 96,306,232, which was the number of shares of our common stock outstanding on September 5, 2006.
 
(2) Subsequent to the spin off on September 5, 2006, the number of shares used to compute diluted earnings per share is based on the number of shares of our common outstanding, plus the potential dilution that could occur if restricted stock units and options granted under the equity-based compensation arrangements were exercised or converted into common stock.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
This management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, or MD&A, contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Please see “Forward-Looking Statements” in this prospectus for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our historical financial statements and related notes thereto and the other disclosures contained elsewhere in this prospectus. On October 26, 2006, our Board of Directors approved a change in our fiscal year end from the Saturday closest to June 30 to the Saturday closest to December 31. We refer to the resulting transition period from July 2, 2006 to December 30, 2006 in this prospectus as the six months ended December 30, 2006. All references to fiscal years 2006 and earlier, unless otherwise noted, are references to our 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ended on the Saturday closest to June 30 of that calendar year. Fiscal years 2006, 2005 and 2004 were 52-, 52- and 53-week years, respectively. All reported results for fiscal 2004 include the impact of the additional week. The results of operations for the periods reflected herein are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for future periods, and our actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to those listed under “Risk Factors” in this prospectus and included elsewhere in this prospectus.
 
MD&A is a supplement to our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this prospectus, and is provided to enhance your understanding of our results of operations and financial condition. Our MD&A is organized as follows:
 
  •  Overview.  This section provides a general description of our company and operating segments, business and industry trends, our key business strategies and background information on other matters discussed in this MD&A.
 
  •  Components of Net Sales and Expense.  This section provides an overview of the components of our net sales and expense that are key to an understanding of our results of operations.
 
  •  Combined and Consolidated Results of Operations and Operating Results by Business Segment.  These sections provide our analysis and outlook for the significant line items on our statements of income, as well as other information that we deem meaningful to an understanding of our results of operations on both a combined and consolidated basis and a business segment basis.
 
  •  Liquidity and Capital Resources.  This section provides an analysis of our liquidity and cash flows, as well as a discussion of our commitments that existed as of December 30, 2006.
 
  •  Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Estimates.  This section discusses the accounting policies that are considered important to the evaluation and reporting of our financial condition and results of operations, and whose application requires significant judgments or a complex estimation process.
 
  •  Recently Issued Accounting Standards.  This section provides a summary of the most recent authoritative accounting standards and guidance that the company will be required to adopt in a future period.
 
Overview
 
Our Company
 
We are a consumer goods company with a portfolio of leading apparel brands, including Hanes, Champion, Playtex, Bali, Just My Size, barely there and Wonderbra. We design, manufacture, source and sell a broad range of apparel essentials such as t-shirts, bras, panties, men’s underwear, kids’ underwear, socks, hosiery, casualwear and activewear. Our brands hold either the number one or number two U.S. market position by sales in most product categories in which we compete.
 
We were spun off from Sara Lee on September 5, 2006. In connection with the spin off, Sara Lee contributed its branded apparel Americas and Asia business to us and distributed all of the outstanding shares of our common stock to its stockholders on a pro rata basis. As a result of the spin off, Sara Lee ceased to


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own any equity interest in our company. In this prospectus, we describe the businesses contributed to us by Sara Lee in the spin off as if the contributed businesses were our business for all historical periods described. References in this prospectus to our assets, liabilities, products, businesses or activities of our business for periods including or prior to the spin off are generally intended to refer to the historical assets, liabilities, products, businesses or activities of the contributed businesses as the businesses were conducted as part of Sara Lee and its subsidiaries prior to the spin off.
 
Our Segments
 
During the six months ended December 30, 2006, we changed our internal reporting structure such that operations are managed and reported in five operating segments, each of which is a reportable segment: innerwear, outerwear, hosiery, international and other. These segments are organized principally by product category and geographic location. Management of each segment is responsible for the assets and operations of these businesses. Prior to the six months ended December 30, 2006, we evaluated segment operating performance based upon a definition of segment operating profit that included restructuring and related accelerated depreciation charges. Beginning in the six months ended December 30, 2006, we began evaluating the operating performance of our segments based upon a new definition of segment operating profit, which is defined as operating profit before general corporate expenses, amortization of trademarks and other identifiable intangibles and restructuring and related accelerated depreciation charges. Prior period segment results have been conformed to the new measurements of segment financial performance.
 
  •  Innerwear.  The innerwear segment focuses on core apparel essentials, and consists of products such as women’s intimate apparel, men’s underwear, kids’ underwear, socks, thermals and sleepwear, marketed under well-known brands that are trusted by consumers. We are an intimate apparel category leader in the United States with our Hanes, Playtex, Bali, barely there, Just My Size and Wonderbra brands. We are also a leading manufacturer and marketer of men’s underwear, and kids’ underwear under the Hanes and Champion brand names. Our net sales for the six months ended December 30, 2006 from our innerwear segment were $1.3 billion, representing approximately 57% of total segment net sales.
 
  •  Outerwear.  We are a leader in the casualwear and activewear markets through our Hanes, Champion and Just My Size brands, where we offer products such as t-shirts and fleece. Our casualwear lines offer a range of quality, comfortable clothing for men, women and children marketed under the Hanes and Just My Size brands. The Just My Size brand offers casual apparel designed exclusively to meet the needs of plus-size women. In addition to activewear for men and women, Champion provides uniforms for athletic programs and in 2004 launched an apparel program at Target stores, C9 by Champion. We also license our Champion name for collegiate apparel and footwear. We also supply our t-shirts, sportshirts and fleece products to screen printers and embellishers, who imprint or embroider the product and then resell to specialty retailers and organizations such as resorts and professional sports clubs. Our net sales for the six months ended December 30, 2006 from our outerwear segment were $616 million, representing approximately 27% of total segment net sales.
 
  •  Hosiery.  We are the leading marketer of women’s sheer hosiery in the United States. We compete in the hosiery market by striving to offer superior values and executing integrated marketing activities, as well as focusing on the style of our hosiery products. We market hosiery products under our Hanes, L’eggs and Just My Size brands. Our net sales for the six months ended December 30, 2006 from our hosiery segment were $144 million, representing approximately 6% of total segment net sales. Consistent with a sustained decline in the hosiery industry due to changes in consumer preferences, our net sales from hosiery sales have declined each year since 1995.
 
  •  International.  International includes products that span across the innerwear, outerwear and hosiery reportable segments. Our net sales for the six months ended December 30, 2006 in our international segment were $198 million, representing approximately 9% of total segment net sales and included sales in Europe, Asia, Canada and Latin America. Japan, Canada and Mexico are our largest international markets, and we also have opened sales offices in India and China.


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  •  Other.  Our net sales for the six months ended December 30, 2006 in our other segment were $19 million, representing approximately 1% of total segment net sales and are comprised of sales of nonfinished products such as fabric and certain other materials in the United States, Asia and Latin America in order to maintain asset utilization at certain manufacturing facilities.
 
Business and Industry Trends
 
Our businesses are highly competitive and evolving rapidly. Competition generally is based upon price, brand name recognition, product quality, selection, service and purchasing convenience. While the majority of our core styles continue from year to year, with variations only in color, fabric or design details, other products such as intimate apparel and sheer hosiery have a heavier emphasis on style and innovation. Our businesses face competition today from other large corporations and foreign manufacturers, as well as department stores, specialty stores and other retailers that market and sell apparel essentials products under private labels that compete directly with our brands.
 
Our distribution channels range from direct to consumer sales at our outlet stores, to national chains and department stores to warehouse clubs and mass-merchandise outlets. For the six months ended December 30, 2006, approximately 47% of our net sales were to mass merchants, 20% were to national chains and department stores, 9% were direct to consumer, 9% were in our international segment and 15% were to other retail channels such as embellishers, specialty retailers, warehouse clubs and sporting goods stores.
 
In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward retailer consolidation, and as result, the number of retailers to which we sell our products continues to decline. For the six months ended December 30, 2006, for example, our top ten customers accounted for 62% of our net sales and our top customer, Wal-Mart, accounted for over $630 million of our sales. Our largest customers in the six months ended December 30, 2006 were Wal-Mart, Target and Kohl’s, which accounted for 28%, 15% and 6% of total sales, respectively. This trend toward consolidation has had and will continue to have significant effects on our business. Consolidation creates pricing pressures as our customers grow larger and increasingly seek to have greater concessions in their purchase of our products, while they also are increasingly demanding that we provide them with some of our products on an exclusive basis. To counteract these and other effects of consolidation, it has become increasingly important to increase operational efficiency and lower costs. As discussed below, for example, we are moving more of our supply chain from domestic to foreign locations to lower the costs of our operational structure.
 
Anticipating changes in and managing our operations in response to consumer preferences remains an important element of our business. In recent years, we have experienced changes in our net sales, revenues and cash flows in accordance with changes in consumer preferences and trends. For example, since fiscal 1995, net sales in our hosiery segment have declined in connection with a larger sustained decline in the hosiery industry. The hosiery segment only comprised 6% of our net sales in the six months ended December 30, 2006 however, and as a result, the decline in the hosiery segment has not had a significant impact on our net sales, revenues or cash flows. Generally, we manage the hosiery segment for cash, placing an emphasis on reducing our cost structure and managing cash efficiently.
 
Restructuring and Transformation Plans
 
Over the past several years, we have undertaken a variety of restructuring efforts designed to improve operating efficiencies and lower costs. We have closed plant locations, reduced our workforce, and relocated some of our domestic manufacturing capacity to lower cost locations. For example, during the six months ended December 30, 2006 we announced decisions to close four textile and sewing plants in the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico and consolidate three distribution centers in the United States. While we believe that these efforts have had and will continue to have a beneficial impact on our operational efficiency and cost structure, we have incurred significant costs to implement these initiatives. In particular, we have recorded charges for severance and other employment-related obligations relating to workforce reductions, as well as payments in connection with lease and other contract terminations. These amounts are included in the “Cost of sales,” “Restructuring” and “Selling, general and administrative expenses” lines of our statements of income.


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As a result of the restructuring actions taken since the beginning of fiscal 2004 through the spin off on September 5, 2006, our cost structure was reduced and efficiencies improved, generating savings of $80.2 million for periods prior to the spin off. Savings from recently announced restructuring actions are expected to occur in future periods. For more information about our restructuring actions, see Note 4, titled “Restructuring” to our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements included in this prospectus.
 
As further plans are developed and approved by management and our board of directors, we expect to recognize additional restructuring costs to eliminate duplicative functions within the organization and transition a significant portion of our manufacturing capacity to lower-cost locations. As a result of these efforts, we expect to incur approximately $250 million in restructuring and related charges over the three year period following the spin off from Sara Lee of which approximately half is expected to be noncash. As part of our efforts to consolidate our operations, we also are in the process of integrating information technology systems across our company. This process involves the replacement of eight independent information technology platforms with a unified enterprise system, which will integrate all of our departments and functions into common software that runs off a single database. Once this plan is developed and approved by management, a number of variables will impact the cost and timing of installing and transitioning to new information technology systems over the next several years.
 
Components of Net Sales and Expense
 
Net sales
 
We generate net sales by selling apparel essentials such as t-shirts, bras, panties, men’s underwear, kids’ underwear, socks, hosiery, casualwear and activewear. Our net sales are recognized net of discounts, coupons, rebates, volume-based incentives and cooperative advertising costs. We recognize net sales when title and risk of loss pass to our customers. Net sales include an estimate for returns and allowances based upon historical return experience. We also offer a variety of sales incentives to resellers and consumers that are recorded as reductions to net sales.
 
Cost of sales
 
Our cost of sales includes the cost of manufacturing finished goods, which consists largely of labor and raw materials such as cotton and petroleum-based products. Our cost of sales also includes finished goods sourced from third-party manufacturers that supply us with products based on our designs as well as charges for slow moving or obsolete inventories. Rebates, discounts and other cash consideration received from a vendor related to inventory purchases are reflected in cost of sales when the related inventory item is sold. Our costs of sales do not include shipping and handling costs, and thus our gross margins may not be comparable to those of other entities that include such costs in costs of sales.
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
Our selling, general and administrative expenses include selling, advertising, shipping, handling and distribution costs, research and development, rent on leased facilities, depreciation on owned facilities and equipment and other general and administrative expenses. Also included for periods presented prior to the spin off on September 5, 2006 are allocations of corporate expenses that consist of expenses for business insurance, medical insurance, employee benefit plan amounts and, because we were part of Sara Lee during all periods presented, allocations from Sara Lee for certain centralized administration costs for treasury, real estate, accounting, auditing, tax, risk management, human resources and benefits administration. These allocations of centralized administration costs were determined on bases that we and Sara Lee considered to be reasonable and take into consideration and include relevant operating profit, fixed assets, sales and payroll. Selling, general and administrative expenses also include management payroll, benefits, travel, information systems, accounting, insurance and legal expenses.


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Restructuring
 
We have from time to time closed facilities and reduced headcount, including in connection with previously announced restructuring and business transformation plans. We refer to these activities as restructuring actions. When we decide to close facilities or reduce headcount, we take estimated charges for such restructuring, including charges for exited non-cancelable leases and other contractual obligations, as well as severance and benefits. If the actual charge is different from the original estimate, an adjustment is recognized in the period such change in estimate is identified.
 
Other Expenses
 
Our other expenses include charges such as losses on extinguishment of debt and certain other non-operating items.
 
Interest expense, net
 
As part of our historical relationship with Sara Lee, we engaged in intercompany borrowings. We also have borrowed monies from third parties under a credit facility and a revolving line of credit. The interest charged under these facilities was recorded as interest expense. We are no longer able to borrow from Sara Lee. As part of the spin off on September 5, 2006, we incurred $2.6 billion of debt in the form of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, the Second Lien Credit Facility and a bridge loan facility (the “Bridge Loan Facility”), $2.4 billion of the proceeds of which was paid to Sara Lee, and subsequent to the spin off, we repaid all amounts outstanding under the Bridge Loan Facility with the proceeds from the offering of the Notes. As a result, our interest expense in the current and future periods will be substantially higher than in historical periods.
 
Our interest expense is net of interest income. Interest income is the return we earned on our cash and cash equivalents and, historically, on money we lent to Sara Lee as part of its corporate cash management practices. Our cash and cash equivalents are invested in highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
 
Our effective income tax rate fluctuates from period to period and can be materially impacted by, among other things:
 
  •  changes in the mix of our earnings from the various jurisdictions in which we operate;
 
  •  the tax characteristics of our earnings;
 
  •  the timing and amount of earnings of foreign subsidiaries that we repatriate to the United States, which may increase our tax expense and taxes paid;
 
  •  the timing and results of any reviews of our income tax filing positions in the jurisdictions in which we transact business; and
 
  •  the expiration of the tax incentives for manufacturing operations in Puerto Rico, which are no longer in effect.
 
In particular, to service the substantial amount of debt we incurred in connection with and subsequent to the spin off and to meet other general corporate needs, we may have less flexibility than we have had previously regarding the timing or amount of future earnings that we repatriate from foreign subsidiaries. As a result, we believe that our income tax rate in future periods is likely to be higher, on average, than our historical effective tax rates in periods prior to the spin off on September 5, 2006.
 
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not materially affect us in the future. Cotton is the primary raw material we use to manufacture many of our products and is subject to fluctuations in prices. Further discussion of the market sensitivity of cotton is included in “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.”
 
Combined and Consolidated Results of Operations — Six Months Ended December 30, 2006 Compared with Six Months Ended December 31, 2005
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
          (unaudited)              
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 2,250,473     $ 2,319,839     $ (69,366 )     (3.0 )%
Cost of sales
    1,530,119       1,556,860       26,741       1.7  
                                 
Gross profit
    720,354       762,979       (42,625 )     (5.6 )
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    547,469       505,866       (41,603 )     (8.2 )
Gain on curtailment of postretirement benefits
    (28,467 )           28,467       NM  
Restructuring
    11,278       (339 )     (11,617 )     NM  
                                 
Operating profit
    190,074       257,452       (67,378 )     (26.2 )
Other expenses
    7,401             (7,401 )     NM  
Interest expense, net
    70,753       8,412       (62,341 )     (741.1 )
                                 
Income before income taxes
    111,920       249,040       (137,120 )     (55.1 )
Income tax expense
    37,781       60,424       22,643       37.5  
                                 
Net income
  $ 74,139     $ 188,616     $ (114,477 )     (60.7 )
                                 
 
Net Sales
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 2,250,473     $ 2,319,839     $ (69,366 )     (3.0 )%
 
Net sales decreased $52 million, $12 million and $17 million in our innerwear, hosiery and other segments, respectively. These declines were offset by increases in net sales of $13 million and $2 million in our outerwear and international segments, respectively. Overall net sales decreased due to a $28 million impact from our intentional discontinuation of low-margin product lines in the outerwear segment and a $12 million decrease in sheer hosiery sales. Additionally, the acquisition of National Textiles, L.L.C. in September 2005 caused a $16 million decrease in our other segment as sales to this business were included in net sales in periods prior to the acquisition. Finally, we experienced slower sell-through of innerwear products in the mass merchandise and department store retail channels during the latter half of the six months ended December 30, 2006. We expect the trend of declining hosiery sales to continue as a result of shifts in consumer preferences, which is consistent with the long-term decline in the overall hosiery industry.
 
Cost of Sales
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Cost of sales
  $ 1,530,119     $ 1,556,860     $ 26,741       1.7 %


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Cost of sales were lower year over year as a result of a decrease in net sales, favorable spending from the benefits of manufacturing cost savings initiatives and a favorable impact from shifting certain production to lower cost locations. These savings were offset partially by higher cotton costs, unusual charges primarily to exit certain contracts and low margin product lines, and accelerated depreciation as a result of our announced plans to close four textile and sewing plants in the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico.
 
Gross Profit
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Gross profit
  $ 720,354     $ 762,979     $ (42,625 )     (5.6 )%
 
As a percent of net sales, gross profit percentage decreased to 32.0% for the six months ended December 30, 2006 from 32.9% for the six months ended December 31, 2005. The decrease in gross profit percentage was due to $21 million in accelerated depreciation as a result of our announced plans to close four textile and sewing plants, higher cotton costs of $18 million, $15 million of unusual charges primarily to exit certain contracts and low margin product lines and an $11 million impact from lower manufacturing volume. The higher costs were partially offset by $38 million of net favorable spending from our prior year restructuring actions, manufacturing cost savings initiatives and a favorable impact of shifting certain production to lower cost locations. In addition, the impact on gross profit from lower net sales was $16 million.
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
  $ 547,469     $ 505,866     $ (41,603 )     (8.2 )%
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased partially due to higher non-recurring spin off and related costs of $17 million and incremental costs associated with being an independent company of $10 million, excluding the corporate allocations associated with Sara Lee ownership in the prior year of $21 million. Media, advertising and promotion costs increased $12 million primarily due to unusual charges to exit certain license agreements and additional investments in our brands. Other unusual charges increasing selling, general and administrative expenses by $12 million primarily included certain freight revenue being moved to net sales during the six months ended December 30, 2006 and a reduction of estimated allocations to inventory costs. In addition, we experienced slightly higher spending of approximately $10 million in numerous areas such as technology consulting, distribution, severance and market research, which were partially offset by headcount savings from prior year restructuring actions and a reduction in pension and postretirement expenses.
 
Gain on Curtailment of Postretirement Benefits
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Gain on curtailment of postretirement benefits
  $ (28,467 )   $     $ 28,467       NM  
 
In December 2006, we notified retirees and employees that we will phase out premium subsidies for early retiree medical coverage and move to an access-only plan for early retirees by the end of 2007. We will also eliminate the medical plan for retirees ages 65 and older as a result of coverage available under the expansion of Medicare with Part D drug coverage and eliminate future postretirement life benefits. The gain on curtailment represents the unrecognized amounts associated with prior plan amendments that were being amortized into income over the remaining service period of the participants prior to the December 2006


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amendments. We will record postretirement benefit income related to this plan in 2007, primarily representing the amortization of negative prior service costs, which is partially offset by service costs, interest costs on the accumulated benefit obligation and actuarial gains and losses accumulated in the plan. We expect to record a final gain on curtailment of plan benefits in December 2007.
 
Restructuring
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Restructuring
  $ 11,278     $ (339 )   $ (11,617 )     NM  
 
During the six months ended December 30, 2006, we approved actions to close four textile and sewing plants in the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico and consolidate three distribution centers in the United States. These actions resulted in a charge of $11 million, representing costs associated with the planned termination of 2,989 employees for employee termination and other benefits in accordance with benefit plans previously communicated to the affected employee group. In connection with these restructuring actions, a charge of $21 million for accelerated depreciation of buildings and equipment is reflected in the “Cost of sales” line of the Combined and Consolidated Statement of Income. These actions are expected to be completed in early 2007. These actions, which are a continuation of our long-term global supply chain globalization strategy, are expected to result in benefits of moving production to lower-cost manufacturing facilities, improved alignment of sewing operations with the flow of textiles, leveraging our large scale in high-volume products and consolidating production capacity.
 
Operating Profit
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Operating profit
  $ 190,074     $ 257,452     $ (67,378 )     (26.2 )%
 
Operating profit for the six months ended December 30, 2006 decreased as compared to the six months ended December 31, 2005 primarily as a result of facility closures announced in the current period and restructuring related costs of $32 million, higher non-recurring spin off and related charges of $17 million, higher costs associated with being an independent company of $10 million, unusual charges of $35 million primarily to exit certain contracts and low margin product lines, charges to exit certain license agreements and additional investments in our brands. In addition, we experienced higher cotton and production related costs of $29 million, lower gross margin from lower net sales of $16 million and slightly higher selling, general and administrative spending of approximately $10 million in numerous areas such as technology consulting, distribution, severance and market research. These higher costs were offset partially by favorable spending from our prior year restructuring actions, manufacturing cost savings initiatives, a favorable impact of shifting certain production to lower cost locations and lower corporate allocations from Sara Lee totaling $59 million and the gain on curtailment of postretirement benefits of $28 million.
 
Other Expenses
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Losses on early extinguishment of debt
  $ 7,401     $     $ (7,401 )     NM  
 
In connection with the offering of the Notes as described below under interest expense, net, we recognized a $6 million loss on early extinguishment of debt for unamortized debt issuance costs on the Bridge Loan Facility entered into in connection with the spin off from Sara Lee. We recognized approximately


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$1 million loss on early extinguishment of debt related to unamortized debt issuance costs on the Senior Secured Credit Facility for the prepayment of $100 million of principal in December 2006.
 
Interest Expense, net
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Interest expense, net
  $ 70,753     $ 8,412     $ (62,341 )     (741.1 )%
 
In connection with the spin off, we incurred $2.6 billion of debt pursuant to the Senior Secured Credit Facility, the Second Lien Credit Facility and the Bridge Loan Facility, $2.4 billion of the proceeds of which was paid to Sara Lee. As a result, our net interest expense in the six months ended December 30, 2006 was substantially higher than in the comparable period.
 
Under the Credit Facilities, we are required to hedge a portion of our floating rate debt to reduce interest rate risk caused by floating rate debt issuance. During the six months ended December 30, 2006, we entered into various hedging arrangements whereby we capped the interest rate on $1 billion of our floating rate debt at 5.75%. We also entered into interest rate swaps tied to the 3-month London Interbank Offered Rate, or “LIBOR,” whereby we fixed the interest rate on an aggregate of $500 million of our floating rate debt at a blended rate of approximately 5.16%. Approximately 60% of our total debt outstanding at December 30, 2006 is at a fixed or capped rate. There was no hedge ineffectiveness during the current period related to these instruments.
 
In December 2006, we completed the offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The Notes will bear interest at a per annum rate, reset semiannually, equal to the six month LIBOR plus a margin of 3.375 percent. The proceeds from the offering were used to repay all outstanding borrowings under the Bridge Loan Facility.
 
Income Tax Expense
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Income tax expense
  $ 37,781     $ 60,424     $ 22,643       37.5 %
 
Our effective income tax rate increased from 24.3% for the six months ended December 31, 2005 to 33.8% for the six months ended December 30, 2006. The increase in our effective tax rate as an independent company is attributable primarily to the expiration of tax incentives for manufacturing in Puerto Rico of $9 million, which were repealed effective for the periods after July 1, 2006, higher taxes on remittances of foreign earnings for the period of $9 million and $5 million tax effect of lower unremitted earnings from foreign subsidiaries in the six months ended December 30, 2006 taxed at rates less than the U.S. statutory rate. The tax expense for both periods was impacted by a number of significant items that are set out in the reconciliation of our effective tax rate to the U.S. statutory rate in Note 17 titled “Income Taxes” to our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
Net Income
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net income
  $ 74,139     $ 188,616     $ (114,477 )     (60.7 )%
 
Net income for the six months ended December 30, 2006 was lower than for the six months ended December 31, 2005 primarily as a result of reduced operating profit, increased interest expense, higher incomes taxes as an independent company and losses on early extinguishment of debt.


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Operating Results by Business Segment — Six Months Ended December 30, 2006 Compared with Six Months Ended December 31, 2005
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
          (unaudited)              
 
Net sales:
                               
Innerwear
  $ 1,295,868     $ 1,347,582     $ (51,714 )     (3.8 )%
Outerwear
    616,298       603,585       12,713       2.1  
Hosiery
    144,066       155,897       (11,831 )     (7.6 )
International
    197,729       195,980       1,749       0.9  
Other
    19,381       36,096       (16,715 )     (46.3 )
                                 
Total net segment sales
    2,273,342       2,339,140       (65,798 )     (2.8 )
Intersegment
    (22,869 )     (19,301 )     (3,568 )     (18.5 )
                                 
Total net sales
  $ 2,250,473     $ 2,319,839     $ (69,366 )     (3.0 )
                                 
Segment operating profit:
                               
Innerwear
  $ 172,008     $ 192,449     $ (20,441 )     (10.6 )
Outerwear
    21,316       49,248       (27,932 )     (56.7 )
Hosiery
    36,205       26,531       9,674       36.5  
International
    15,236       16,574       (1,338 )     (8.1 )
Other
    (288 )     1,202       (1,490 )     NM  
                                 
Total segment operating profit
    244,477       286,004       (41,527 )     (14.5 )
Items not included in segment operating profit:
                               
General corporate expenses
    (46,927 )     (24,846 )     (22,081 )     (88.9 )
Amortization of trademarks and other intangibles
    (3,466 )     (4,045 )     579       14.3  
Gain on curtailment of postretirement benefits
    28,467             28,467       NM  
Restructuring
    (11,278 )     339       (11,617 )     NM  
Accelerated depreciation
    (21,199 )           (21,199 )     NM  
                                 
Total operating profit
    190,074       257,452       (67,378 )     (26.2 )
Other expenses
    (7,401 )           (7,401 )     NM  
Interest expense, net
    (70,753 )     (8,412 )     (62,341 )     NM  
                                 
Income before income taxes
  $ 111,920     $ 249,040     $ (137,120 )     (55.1 )
                                 
 
Innerwear
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 1,295,868     $ 1,347,582     $ (51,714 )     (3.8 )%
Segment operating profit
    172,008       192,449       (20,441 )     (10.6 )
 
Net sales in our innerwear segment decreased primarily due to lower men’s underwear and kids’ underwear sales of $36 million and lower thermal sales of $14 million, as well as additional investments in our brands as compared to the six months ended December 31, 2005. We experienced lower sell-through of products in the mass merchandise and department store retail channels primarily in the latter half of the six months ended December 30, 2006.


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As a percent of segment net sales, gross profit percentage in the innerwear segment increased from 36.5% for the six months ended December 31, 2005 to 37.0% for the six months ended December 30, 2006, reflecting a positive impact of favorable spending of $21 million from our prior year restructuring actions, cost savings initiatives and savings associated with moving to lower cost locations. These changes were partially offset by an unfavorable impact of lower volumes of $18 million, higher cotton costs of $7 million and unusual costs of $8 million primarily associated with exiting certain low margin product lines.
 
The decrease in segment operating profit is primarily attributable to the gross profit impact of the items noted above and higher allocated selling, general and administrative expenses of $8 million. Media, advertising and promotion costs were slightly higher due to changes in license agreements, net of lower media spend on innerwear categories. Our total selling, general and administrative expenses before segment allocations increased as a result of unusual charges, higher stand alone costs as an independent company and higher spending in numerous areas such as technology consulting, distribution, severance and market research, which were partially offset by headcount savings from prior year restructuring actions and a reduction in pension and postretirement expenses.
 
Outerwear
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 616,298     $ 603,585       12,713       2.1 %
Segment operating profit
    21,316       49,248       (27,932 )     (56.7 )
 
Net sales in our outerwear segment increased primarily due to $33 million of increased sales of activewear and $33 million of increased sales of boys’ fleece as compared to the six months ended December 31, 2005. These changes were partially offset by the $28 million impact of our intentional exit of certain lower margin fleece product lines, lower women’s and girls’ fleece sales of $16 million and $9 million of lower sportshirt, jersey and other fleece sales.
 
As a percent of segment net sales, gross profit percentage declined from 20.7% for the six months ended December 31, 2005 to 19.8% for the six months ended December 30, 2006 primarily as a result of higher cotton costs of $11 million, $5 million associated with exiting certain low margin product lines and higher duty, freight and contractor costs of $6 million, partially offset by $19 million in cost savings initiatives and a favorable impact with shifting production to lower cost locations.
 
The decrease in segment operating profit is primarily attributable to the gross profit impact of the items noted above, higher media advertising and promotion expenses directly attributable to our casualwear products of $15 million and higher allocated selling, general and administrative expenses of $10 million. Our total selling, general and administrative expenses before segment allocations increased as a result of unusual charges, higher stand-alone costs as an independent company and higher spending in numerous areas such as technology consulting, distribution, severance and market research, which were partially offset by headcount savings from prior year restructuring actions and a reduction in pension and postretirement expenses.
 
Hosiery
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 144,066     $ 155,897     $ (11,831 )     (7.6 )%
Segment operating profit
    36,205       26,531       9,674       36.5  
 
Net sales in our hosiery segment decreased primarily due to the continued decline in U.S. sheer hosiery consumption. As compared to the six months ended December 31 2005, overall sales for the hosiery segment declined 8% due to a continued reduction in sales of L’eggs to mass retailers and food and drug stores and


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declining sales of Hanes to department stores. Overall, the hosiery market declined 4.5% for the six months ended December 30, 2006. We expect the trend of declining hosiery sales to continue as a result of shifts in consumer preferences, which is consistent with the long-term decline in the overall hosiery industry.
 
Gross profit declined slightly primarily due to the decline in net sales offset by favorable spending of $3 million from cost savings initiatives and a reduction in pension and postretirement expenses.
 
Segment operating profit increased due primarily to $10 million of lower allocated selling, general and administrative expenses.
 
International
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 197,729     $ 195,980     $ 1,749       0.9 %
Segment operating profit
    15,236       16,574       (1,338 )     (8.1 )
 
Net sales in our international segment increased slightly due to higher sales of t-shirts in Europe and higher sales in our emerging markets in China, India and Brazil, partially offset by softer sales in Mexico and lower sales in Japan due to a shift in the launch of fall seasonal products. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates increased net sales by $3 million.
 
As a percent of segment net sales, gross profit percentage increased from 39.7% to 40.2% for the six months ended December 30, 2006. The increase resulted primarily from a $3 million decrease in overall spending and $1 million from positive changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These changes were offset by a $4 million impact from unfavorable manufacturing efficiencies compared to the prior period.
 
The decrease in segment operating profit is attributable to the gross profit impact of the items noted above offset by higher allocated selling, general and administrative expenses of $3 million.
 
Other
 
                                 
    Six Months
    Six Months
             
    Ended
    Ended
             
    December 30,
    December 31,
    Dollar
    Percent
 
    2006     2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 19,381     $ 36,096     $ (16,715 )     (46.3 )%
Segment operating profit
    (288 )     1,202       (1,490 )     NM  
 
Net sales in the other segment decreased primarily due to the acquisition of National Textiles, L.L.C. in September 2005 which caused a $16 million decline as sales to this business were previously included in net sales prior to the acquisition.
 
As a percent of segment net sales, gross profit percentage increased from 4.8% for the six months ended December 31, 2005 to 9.9% for the six months ended December 30, 2006 primarily as a result of favorable manufacturing variances.
 
The decrease in segment operating profit is primarily attributable to higher allocated selling, general and administrative expenses in the current period of $2 million offset by the favorable manufacturing variances noted above. As sales of this segment are generated for the purpose of maintaining asset utilization at certain manufacturing facilities, gross profit and operating profit are lower than those of our other segments.
 
General Corporate Expenses
 
General corporate expenses increased primarily due to higher nonrecurring spin off and related costs of $17 million and higher stand alone costs of $10 million of operating as an independent company.


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Combined and Consolidated Results of Operations — Fiscal 2006 Compared with Fiscal 2005
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 4,472,832     $ 4,683,683     $ (210,851 )     (4.5 )%
Cost of sales
    2,987,500       3,223,571       236,071       7.3  
                                 
Gross profit
    1,485,332       1,460,112       25,220       1.7  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    1,051,833       1,053,654       1,821       0.2  
Restructuring
    (101 )     46,978       47,079       NM  
                                 
Operating profit
    433,600       359,480       74,120       20.6  
Interest expense, net
    17,280       13,964       (3,316 )     (23.7 )
                                 
Income before income taxes
    416,320       345,516       70,804       20.5  
Income tax expense
    93,827       127,007       33,180       26.1  
                                 
Net income
  $ 322,493     $ 218,509     $ 103,984       47.6  
                                 
 
Net Sales
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 4,472,832     $ 4,683,683     $ (210,851 )     (4.5 )%
 
Net sales declined primarily due to the $142 million impact from the discontinuation of low-margin product lines in the innerwear, outerwear and international segments and a $48 million decline in sheer hosiery sales. Other factors netting to $21 million of this decline include lower selling prices and changes in product sales mix. Going forward, we expect the trend of declining hosiery sales to continue as a result of shifts in consumer preferences.
 
Cost of Sales
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Cost of sales
  $ 2,987,500     $ 3,223,571     $ 236,071       7.3 %
 
Cost of sales declined year over year primarily as a result of the decline in net sales. As a percent of net sales, gross margin increased from 31.2% in fiscal 2005 to 33.2% in fiscal 2006. The increase in gross margin percentage was primarily due to a $140 million impact from lower cotton costs, and lower charges for slow moving and obsolete inventories and a $13 million impact from the benefits of prior year restructuring actions partially offset by an $84 million impact of lower selling prices and changes in product sales mix. Although our fiscal 2006 results benefited from lower cotton prices, we currently anticipate cotton costs to increase in future periods.
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
  $ 1,051,833     $ 1,053,654     $ 1,821       0.2 %
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses declined due to a $31 million benefit from prior year restructuring actions, an $11 million reduction in variable distribution costs and a $7 million reduction in pension plan expense. These decreases were partially offset by a $47 million decrease in recovery of bad debts, higher share-based compensation expense, increased advertising and promotion costs and higher costs


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incurred related to the spin off. Measured as a percent of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased from 22.5% in fiscal 2005 to 23.5% in fiscal 2006.
 
Restructuring
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Restructuring
  $ (101 )   $ 46,978     $ 47,079       NM  
 
The charge for restructuring in fiscal 2005 is primarily attributable to costs for severance actions related to the decision to terminate 1,126 employees, most of whom are located in the United States. The income from restructuring in fiscal 2006 resulted from the impact of certain restructuring actions that were completed for amounts more favorable than originally expected which is partially offset by $4 million of costs associated with the decision to terminate 449 employees.
 
Operating Profit
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Operating profit
  $ 433,600     $ 359,480     $ 74,120       20.6 %
 
Operating profit in fiscal 2006 was higher than in fiscal 2005 as a result of the items discussed above.
 
Interest Expense, net
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Interest expense, net
  $ 17,280     $ 13,964     $ (3,316 )     (23.7 )%
 
Interest expense decreased year over year as a result of lower average balances on borrowings from Sara Lee. Interest income decreased significantly as a result of lower average cash balances. As a result of the spin off on September 5, 2006, our net interest expense will increase substantially as a result of our increased indebtedness.
 
Income Tax Expense
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Income tax expense
  $ 93,827     $ 127,007     $ 33,180       26.1 %
 
Our effective income tax rate decreased from 36.8% in fiscal 2005 to 22.5% in fiscal 2006. The decrease in our effective tax rate is attributable primarily to an $81.6 million charge in fiscal 2005 related to the repatriation of the earnings of foreign subsidiaries to the United States. Of this total, $50.0 million was recognized in connection with the remittance of current year earnings to the United States, and $31.6 million related to earnings repatriated under the provisions of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. The tax expense for both periods was impacted by a number of significant items which are set out in the reconciliation of our effective tax rate to the U.S. statutory rate in Note 17 titled “Income Taxes” to our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
Net Income
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net income
  $ 322,493     $ 218,509     $ 103,984       47.6 %
 
Net income in fiscal 2006 was higher than in fiscal 2005 as a result of the items discussed above.


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Operating Results by Business Segment — Fiscal 2006 Compared with Fiscal 2005
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales:
                               
Innerwear
  $ 2,627,101     $ 2,703,637     $ (76,536 )     (2.8 )%
Outerwear
    1,140,703       1,198,286       (57,583 )     (4.8 )
Hosiery
    290,125       338,468       (48,343 )     (14.3 )
International
    398,157       399,989       (1,832 )     (0.5 )
Other
    62,809       88,859       (26,050 )     (29.3 )
                                 
Total net segment sales
    4,518,895       4,729,239       (210,344 )     (4.4 )
Intersegment
    (46,063 )     (45,556 )     (507 )     (1.1 )
                                 
Total net sales
  $ 4,472,832     $ 4,683,683     $ (210,851 )     (4.5 )
                                 
Segment operating profit:
                               
Innerwear
  $ 344,643     $ 300,796     $ 43,847       14.6 %
Outerwear
    74,170       68,301       5,869       8.6  
Hosiery
    39,069       40,776       (1,707 )     (4.2 )
International
    37,003       32,231       4,772       14.8  
Other
    127       (174 )     301       NM  
                                 
Total segment operating profit
    495,012       441,930       53,082       12.0  
Items not included in segment operating profit:
                               
General corporate expenses
    (52,482 )     (21,823 )     (30,659 )     (140.5 )
Amortization of trademarks and other identifiable intangibles
    (9,031 )     (9,100 )     69       0.8  
Restructuring
    101       (46,978 )     47,079       NM  
Accelerated depreciation
          (4,549 )     4,549       NM  
                                 
Total operating profit
    433,600       359,480       74,120       20.6  
Interest expense, net
    (17,280 )     (13,964 )     (3,316 )     (23.7 )
                                 
Income before income taxes
  $ 416,320     $ 345,516     $ 70,804       20.5  
                                 
 
Innerwear
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 2,627,101     $ 2,703,637     $ (76,536 )     (2.8 )%
Segment operating profit
    344,643       300,796       43,847       14.6  
 
Net sales in the innerwear segment decreased primarily due to a $65 million impact of our discontinuation of certain sleepwear, thermal and private label product lines and the closure of certain retail stores. Net sales were also negatively impacted by $15 million of lower sock sales due to both lower shipment volumes and lower pricing.
 
Gross profit percentage in the innerwear segment increased from 35.1% in fiscal 2005 to 37.2% in fiscal 2006, reflecting a $78 million impact of lower charges for slow moving and obsolete inventories, lower cotton costs and benefits from prior restructuring actions, partially offset by lower gross margins for socks due to pricing pressure and mix.
 
The increase in innerwear segment operating profit is primarily attributable to the increase in gross margin and a $37 million impact of lower allocated selling expenses and other selling, general and administrative expenses due to headcount reductions. This is partially offset by $21 million related to higher allocated media advertising and promotion costs.


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Outerwear
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 1,140,703     $ 1,198,286     $ (57,583 )     (4.8 )%
Segment operating profit
    74,170       68,301       5,869       8.6  
 
Net sales in the outerwear segment decreased primarily due to the $64 million impact of our exit of certain lower-margin fleece product lines and a $33 million impact of lower sales of casualwear products both in the retail channel and in the embellishment channel, resulting from lower prices and an unfavorable sales mix, partially offset by a $44 million impact from higher sales of activewear products.
 
Gross profit percentage in the outerwear segment increased from 18.9% in fiscal 2005 to 20.0% in fiscal 2006, reflecting a $72 million impact of lower charges for slow moving and obsolete inventories, lower cotton costs, benefits from prior restructuring actions and the exit of certain lower-margin fleece product lines, partially offset by pricing pressures and an unfavorable sales mix of t-shirts sold in the embellishment channel.
 
The increase in outerwear segment operating profit is primarily attributable to a higher gross profit percentage and a $7 million impact of lower allocated selling, general and administrative expenses due to the benefits of prior restructuring actions.
 
Hosiery
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 290,125     $ 338,468     $ (48,343 )     (14.3 )%
Segment operating profit
    39,069       40,776       (1,707 )     (4.2 )
 
Net sales in the hosiery segment decreased primarily due to the continued decline in sheer hosiery consumption in the United States. Outside unit volumes in the hosiery segment decreased by 13% in fiscal 2006, with an 11% decline in L’eggs volume to mass retailers and food and drug stores and a 22% decline in Hanes volume to department stores. Overall the hosiery market declined 11%. We expect this trend to continue as a result of shifts in consumer preferences.
 
Gross profit percentage in the hosiery segment increased from 38.0% in fiscal 2005 to 40.2% in fiscal 2006. The increase resulted primarily from improved product sales mix and pricing.
 
The decrease in hosiery segment operating profit is primarily attributable to lower sales volume.
 
International
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 398,157     $ 399,989     $ (1,832 )     (0.5 )%
Segment operating profit
    37,003       32,231       4,772       14.8  
 
Net sales in the international segment decreased primarily as a result of $4 million in lower sales in Latin America which were mainly the result of a $13 million impact from our exit of certain low-margin product lines. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates increased net sales by $10 million.
 
Gross profit percentage increased from 39.1% in fiscal 2005 to 40.6% in fiscal 2006. The increase is due to lower allocated selling, general and administrative expenses and margin improvements in sales in Canada resulting from greater purchasing power for contracted goods.
 
The increase in international segment operating profit is primarily attributable to a $7 million impact of improvements in gross profit in Canada.


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Other
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2006     Fiscal 2005     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 62,809     $ 88,859     $ (26,050 )     (29.3 )%
Segment operating profit
    127       (174 )     301       NM  
 
Net sales decreased primarily due to the acquisition of National Textiles, L.L.C. in September 2005 which caused a $72 million decline as sales to this business were previously included in net sales prior to the acquisition. Sales to National Textiles, L.L.C. subsequent to the acquisition of this business are eliminated for purposes of segment reporting. This decrease was partially offset by $40 million in fabric sales to third parties by National Textiles, L.L.C. subsequent to the acquisition. An additional offset was related to increased sales of $7 million due to the acquisition of a Hong Kong based sourcing business at the end of fiscal 2005.
 
Gross profit and segment operating profit remained flat as compared to fiscal 2005. As sales of this segment are generated for the purpose of maintaining asset utilization at certain manufacturing facilities, gross profit and operating profit are lower than those of our other segments.
 
General Corporate Expenses
 
General corporate expenses not allocated to the segments increased in fiscal 2006 from fiscal 2005 as a result of higher incurred costs related to the spin off.
 
Combined and Consolidated Results of Operations — Fiscal 2005 Compared with Fiscal 2004
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 4,683,683     $ 4,632,741     $ 50,942       1.1 %
Cost of sales
    3,223,571       3,092,026       (131,545 )     (4.3 )
                                 
Gross profit
    1,460,112       1,540,715       (80,603 )     (5.2 )
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    1,053,654       1,087,964       34,310       3.2  
Restructuring
    46,978       27,466       (19,512 )     (71.0 )
                                 
Operating profit
    359,480       425,285       (65,805 )     (15.5 )
Interest expense, net
    13,964       24,413       10,449       42.8  
                                 
Income before income taxes
    345,516       400,872       (55,356 )     (13.8 )
Income tax expense (benefit)
    127,007       (48,680 )     (175,687 )     NM  
                                 
Net income
  $ 218,509     $ 449,552     $ (231,043 )     (51.4 )
                                 
 
Net Sales
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 4,683,683     $ 4,632,741     $ 50,942       1.1 %
 
Net sales increased year over year primarily as a result of a $91 million impact from increases in net sales in the innerwear and outerwear segments. Approximately $106 million of this increase was due to increased sales of our activewear products, primarily due to the introduction of our C9 by Champion line toward the end of fiscal 2004. Net sales were adversely affected by a $55 million impact from declines in the hosiery and international segments. The total impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2004 was $77 million.


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Cost of Sales
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Cost of sales
  $ 3,223,571     $ 3,092,026     $ (131,545 )     (4.3 )%
 
Cost of sales increased year over year as a result of the increase in net sales. Also contributing to the increase in cost of sales was a $94 million impact from higher raw material costs for cotton and charges for slow moving and obsolete inventories. Our gross margin declined from 33.3% in fiscal 2004 to 31.2% in fiscal 2005.
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
  $ 1,053,654     $ 1,087,964     $ 34,310       3.2 %
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses declined due to a $36 million impact from lower benefit plan costs, increased recovery of bad debts and a lower cost structure achieved through prior restructuring actions, offset in part by increases in total advertising and promotion costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2004 included a $7.5 million charge related to the discontinuation of the Lovable U.S. trademark, while selling, general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2005 included a $4.5 million charge for accelerated depreciation of leasehold improvements as a result of exiting certain store leases. Measured as a percent of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses declined from 23.5% in fiscal 2004 to 22.5% in fiscal 2005.
 
Restructuring
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Restructuring
  $ 46,978     $ 27,466     $ (19,512 )     (71.0 )%
 
The charge for restructuring in fiscal 2005 is primarily attributable to costs for severance actions related to the decision to terminate 1,126 employees, most of whom are located in the United States. The charge for restructuring in fiscal 2004 is primarily attributable to a charge for severance actions related to the decision to terminate 4,425 employees, most of whom are located outside the United States. The increase year over year is primarily attributable to the relative costs associated with terminating U.S. employees as compared to international employees.
 
Operating Profit
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Operating profit
  $ 359,480     $ 425,285       (65,805 )     (15.5 )%
 
Operating profit in fiscal 2005 was lower than in fiscal 2004 primarily due to higher raw material costs for cotton and charges for slow moving and obsolete inventories.
 
Interest Expense, net
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Interest expense, net
  $ 13,964     $ 24,413     $ 10,449       42.8 %
 
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spin off on September 5, 2006, our net interest expense will increase substantially as a result of our increased indebtedness.
 
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
  $ 127,007     $ (48,680 )   $ (175,687 )     NM  
 
Our effective income tax rate increased from a negative 12.1% in fiscal 2004 to 36.8% in fiscal 2005. The increase in our effective tax rate is attributable primarily to an $81.6 million charge in fiscal 2005 related to the repatriation of the earnings of foreign subsidiaries to the United States. Of this total, $50.0 million was recognized in connection with the remittance of current year earnings to the United States, and $31.6 million related to earnings repatriated under the provisions of the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004. The negative rate in fiscal 2004 is attributable primarily to an income tax benefit of $128.1 million resulting from Sara Lee’s finalization of tax reviews and audits for amounts that were less than originally anticipated and recognized in fiscal 2004. The tax expense for both periods was impacted by a number of significant items which are set out in the reconciliation of our effective tax rate to the U.S. statutory rate in Note 17 titled “Income Taxes” to our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
Net Income
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net income
  $ 218,509     $ 449,552     $ (231,043 )     (51.4 )%
 
Net income in fiscal 2005 was lower than in fiscal 2004 as a result of the decline in operating profit and the increase in income tax expense, as discussed above.


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Operating Results by Business Segment — Fiscal 2005 Compared with Fiscal 2004
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales:
                               
Innerwear
  $ 2,703,637     $ 2,668,876     $ 34,761       1.3 %
Outerwear
    1,198,286       1,141,677       56,609       5.0  
Hosiery
    338,468       382,728       (44,260 )     (11.6 )
International
    399,989       410,889       (10,900 )     (2.7 )
Other
    88,859       86,888       1,971       2.3  
                                 
Total net segment sales
    4,729,239       4,691,058       38,181       0.8  
Intersegment
    (45,556 )     (58,317 )     12,761       21.9  
                                 
Total net sales
  $ 4,683,683     $ 4,632,741     $ 50,942       1.1  
                                 
Segment operating profit:
                               
Innerwear
  $ 300,796     $ 366,988     $ (66,192 )     (18.0 )
Outerwear
    68,301       47,059       21,242       45.1  
Hosiery
    40,776       38,113       2,663       7.0  
International
    32,231       38,248       (6,017 )     (15.7 )
Other
    (174 )     35       (209 )     NM  
                                 
Total segment operating profit
    441,930       490,443       (48,513 )     (9.9 )
Items not included in segment operating profit:
                               
General corporate expenses
    (21,823 )     (28,980 )     7,157       24.7  
Amortization of trademarks and other identifiable intangibles
    (9,100 )     (8,712 )     (388 )     (4.5 )
Restructuring
    (46,978 )     (27,466 )     (19,512 )     (71.0 )
Accelerated depreciation
    (4,549 )           (4,549 )     NM  
                                 
Total operating profit
    359,480       425,285       (65,805 )     (15.5 )
Interest expense, net
    (13,964 )     (24,413 )     10,449       42.8  
                                 
Income before income taxes
  $ 345,516     $ 400,872     $ (55,356 )     (13.8 )
                                 
 
Innerwear
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 2,703,637     $ 2,668,876     $ 34,761       1.3 %
Segment operating profit
    300,796       366,988       (66,192 )     (18.0 )
 
Net sales in the innerwear segment increased primarily due to a $40 million impact from volume increases in the sales of men’s underwear and socks. Net sales were adversely affected year over year by a $47 million impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2004.
 
Gross profit percentage in the innerwear segment declined from 37.5% in fiscal 2004 to 35.1% in fiscal 2005, reflecting a $60 million impact of higher raw material costs for cotton and charges for slow moving and obsolete underwear inventories.
 
The decrease in innerwear segment operating profit is primarily attributable to the following factors. First, we increased inventory reserves by $30 million for slow moving and obsolete underwear inventories in fiscal 2005 as compared to fiscal 2004. Second, innerwear operating profit was adversely affected by a $12 million impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2004. The remaining decrease in segment operating profit was primarily the


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result of higher unit volume offset in part by higher allocated distribution and media advertising and promotion costs.
 
Outerwear
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 1,198,286     $ 1,141,677     $ 56,609       5.0 %
Segment operating profit
    68,301       47,059       21,242       45.1  
 
Net sales in the outerwear segment increased primarily due to $106 million impact from increases in sales of activewear products, offsetting $45 million in volume declines in t-shirts sold through our embellishment channel. Net sales were adversely affected year over year by an $18 million impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2004.
 
Gross profit percentage in the outerwear segment decreased from 21.2% in fiscal 2004 to 18.9% in fiscal 2005, reflecting a $45 million impact of higher raw material costs for cotton and additional start-up costs associated with new product rollouts. These charges are partially offset by favorable manufacturing variances as a result of higher sales volume.
 
The increase in outerwear segment operating profit is attributable primarily to higher net sales and lower allocated selling, general and administrative expenses. Segment operating profit also was adversely affected year over year by a $1 million impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2004.
 
Hosiery
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 338,468     $ 382,728     $ (44,260 )     (11.6 )%
Segment operating profit
    40,776       38,113       2,663       7.0  
 
Net sales in the hosiery segment decreased primarily due to $42 million from unit volume decreases and $5 million from unfavorable product sales mix. Outside unit volumes in the hosiery segment decreased by 8% in fiscal 2005, with a 7% decline in L’eggs volume to mass retailers and food and drug stores and a 13% decline in Hanes volume to department stores. The 8% volume decrease was in line with the overall hosiery market decline. Net sales also were adversely affected year over year by a $6 million impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2004.
 
Gross profit percentage in the hosiery segment decreased from 38.7% in fiscal 2004 to 38.0% in fiscal 2005. The decrease resulted primarily from $1 million in unfavorable product sales mix.
 
The increase in hosiery segment operating profit is attributable primarily to a $16 million decrease in allocated media advertising and promotion costs and allocated selling, general and administrative expenses partially offset by a decrease in sales. Hosiery segment operating profit was also adversely affected year over year by a $2 million impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2004.
 
International
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 399,989     $ 410,889     $ (10,900 )     (2.7 )%
Segment operating profit
    32,231       38,248       (6,017 )     (15.7 )
 
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exchange rates during fiscal 2005. Net sales were adversely affected year over year by a $6 million impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2004.
 
Gross profit percentage increased from 36.4% in fiscal 2004 to 39.1% in fiscal 2005. The increase resulted primarily from margin improvements in Canada and Latin America, partially offset by declines in Asia.
 
The decrease in international segment operating profit is attributable primarily to the decrease in net sales and higher allocated media advertising and promotion expenditures and selling, general and administrative expenses in fiscal 2005 as compared to fiscal 2004. These effects were offset in part by the improvement in gross profit and $3 million from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. International segment operating profit also was affected adversely year over year by a $2 million impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2004.
 
Other
 
                                 
                Dollar
    Percent
 
    Fiscal 2005     Fiscal 2004     Change     Change  
    (dollars in thousands)        
 
Net sales
  $ 88,859     $ 86,888     $ 1,971       2.3 %
Segment operating profit
    (174 )     35       (209 )     NM  
 
Net sales increased due to higher sales of yarn and other materials to National Textiles, L.L.C. Gross profit and segment operating profit remained flat as compared to fiscal 2004. As sales of this segment are generated for the purpose of maintaining asset utilization at certain manufacturing facilities, gross profit and operating profit are lower than those of our other segments.
 
General Corporate Expenses
 
General corporate expenses not allocated to the segments decreased in fiscal 2005 from fiscal 2004 as a result of lower allocations of Sara Lee centralized costs and employee benefit costs, offset in part by expenses incurred for the spin off.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Trends and Uncertainties Affecting Liquidity
 
Following the spin off that occurred on September 5, 2006, our capital structure, long-term capital commitments and sources of liquidity changed significantly from our historical capital structure, long-term capital commitments and sources of liquidity. Our primary sources of liquidity are cash provided from operating activities and availability under the Revolving Loan Facility (as defined below). The following has or is expected to negatively impact liquidity:
 
  •  we incurred long-term debt in connection with the spin off of $2.6 billion;
 
  •  we expect to continue to invest in efforts to improve operating efficiencies and lower costs;
 
  •  we expect to continue to add new manufacturing capacity in Central America, the Caribbean Basin and Asia;
 
  •  we assumed net pension and other benefit obligations from Sara Lee of $299 million; and
 
  •  we may need to increase the portion of the income of our foreign subsidiaries that is expected to be remitted to the United States, which could significantly increase our income tax expense.
 
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activities, together with our available credit capacity, will enable us to comply with the terms of our indebtedness and meet presently foreseeable financial requirements.
 
We expect to continue the restructuring efforts that we have undertaken over the last several years. For example, in the six months ended December 30, 2006 we announced decisions to close four textile and sewing plants in the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico and consolidate three distribution centers in the United States. The implementation of these efforts, which are designed to improve operating efficiencies and lower costs, has resulted and is likely to continue to result in significant costs. As further plans are developed and approved by management and our board of directors, we expect to recognize additional restructuring to eliminate duplicative functions within the organization and transition a significant portion of our manufacturing capacity to lower-cost locations. As a result of these efforts, we expect to incur approximately $250 million in restructuring and related charges over the three year period following the spin off from Sara Lee of which approximately half is expected to be noncash. We also expect to incur costs associated with the integration of our information technology systems across our company.
 
As we continue to add new manufacturing capacity in Central America, the Caribbean Basin and Asia, our exposure to events that could disrupt our foreign supply chain, including political instability, acts of war or terrorism or other international events resulting in the disruption of trade, disruptions in shipping and freight forwarding services, increases in oil prices (which would increase the cost of shipping), interruptions in the availability of basic services and infrastructure and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, is increased. Disruptions in our foreign supply chain could negatively impact our liquidity by interrupting production in offshore facilities, increasing our cost of sales, disrupting merchandise deliveries, delaying receipt of the products into the United States or preventing us from sourcing our products at all. Depending on timing, these events could also result in lost sales, cancellation charges or excessive markdowns.
 
We assumed $299 million in unfunded employee benefit liabilities for pension, postretirement and other retirement benefit qualified and nonqualified plans from Sara Lee in connection with the spin off that occurred on September 5, 2006. Included in these liabilities are pension obligations that have not been reflected in our historical financial statements for periods prior to the spin off, because these obligations have historically been obligations of Sara Lee. The pension obligations we assumed are $225 million more than the corresponding pension assets we acquired. In addition, we could be required to make contributions to the pension plans in excess of our current expectations if financial conditions change or if our actual experience is significantly different than the assumptions we have used to calculate our pension costs and obligations. A significant increase in our funding obligations could have a negative impact on our liquidity.
 
Net Cash from Operating Activities
 
Net cash from operating activities decreased to $136.1 million in the six months ended December 30, 2006 from $358.9 million in the six months ended December 31, 2005. The $222.8 million decrease was primarily the result of lower earnings in the business due to higher interest expense and income taxes, a pension contribution of $48.1 million and other changes in the use of working capital. The net cash from operating activities of $358.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2005 was unusually high due to the timing of other working capital reductions.
 
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
 
Net cash used in investing activities decreased to $23.0 million in the six months ended December 30, 2006 from $49.9 million in the six months ended December 31, 2005. The $26.9 million decrease was primarily the result of more cash received from sales of property and equipment, and lower purchases of property and equipment, partially offset by the acquisition of a sewing facility in Thailand in November 2006.
 
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities
 
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2006, we incurred indebtedness of $2.6 billion pursuant to the $2.15 billion Senior Secured Credit Facility, the $450 million Second Lien Credit Facility and the $500 million Bridge Loan Facility. We used proceeds from borrowings under these facilities to distribute a cash dividend payment to Sara Lee of $1.95 billion and repay a loan from Sara Lee in the amount of $450 million. In connection with the incurrence of debt under these credit facilities and the issuance of the Notes in December 2006, we paid $50 million in debt issuance costs, which are included in the accompanying Combined and Consolidated Balance Sheet. The debt issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense in the accompanying Combined and Consolidated Statement of Income over the life of these credit facilities.
 
In December 2006, we completed an offering of $500 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The proceeds from the offering were used to repay all outstanding borrowings under the Bridge Loan Facility, which were $500 million.
 
Also in December 2006, we elected to prepay $106.6 million of long-term debt primarily under the Term B Loan Facility (as defined below), which bears interest at a higher rate than the Term A Loan Facility (as defined below), to reduce our overall indebtedness and lower our ongoing interest costs. Approximately $6.6 million of the amount included in this prepayment was due in the first quarter of 2007.
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
As of December 30, 2006 and July 1, 2006, cash and cash equivalents were $156.0 million and $298.3 million, respectively. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents as of December 30, 2006 was primarily the result of transactions associated with the spin off, $106.6 million prepayment of long-term debt and a voluntary pension contribution of $48.1 million. The July 1, 2006 balance was also impacted by a $275 million bank overdraft which was classified as a current liability. As part of Sara Lee, we participated in Sara Lee’s cash pooling arrangements under which positive and negative cash balances are netted within geographic regions. The recapitalization undertaken in conjunction with the spin off resulted in a reduction in cash and cash equivalents. In periods after the spin off, our primary sources of liquidity are cash provided from operating activities and availability under the Revolving Loan Facility.
 
Credit Facilities and Notes Payable
 
In connection with the spin off, on September 5, 2006, we entered into the $2.15 billion Senior Secured Credit Facility which includes a $500 million revolving loan facility, or the “Revolving Loan Facility,” that was undrawn at the time of the spin off, the $450 million Second Lien Credit Facility and the $500 million Bridge Loan Facility with various financial institution lenders, including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as the co-syndication agents and the joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners. Citicorp USA, Inc. is acting as administrative agent and Citibank, N.A. is acting as collateral agent for the Senior Secured Credit Facility and the Second Lien Credit Facility. Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. acted as the administrative agent for the Bridge Loan Facility. As a result of this debt incurrence, the amount of interest expense will increase significantly in periods after the spin off. We paid $2.4 billion of the proceeds of these borrowings to Sara Lee in connection with the consummation of the spin off. As noted above, we repaid all amounts outstanding under the Bridge Loan Facility with the proceeds of the offering of the Notes in December 2006.
 
Senior Secured Credit Facility
 
The Senior Secured Credit Facility provides for aggregate borrowings of $2.15 billion, consisting of: (i) a $250.0 million Term A loan facility (the “Term A Loan Facility”); (ii) a $1.4 billion Term B loan facility (the “Term B Loan Facility”); and (iii) the $500.0 million Revolving Loan Facility that was undrawn as of December 30, 2006. Any issuance of commercial paper would reduce the amount available under the Revolving Loan Facility. As of December 30, 2006, $122.5 million of standby and trade letters of credit were issued under this facility and $377.5 million was available for borrowing.
 
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each of the guarantors under the Senior Secured Credit Facility have granted the lenders under the Senior Secured Credit Facility a valid and perfected first priority (subject to certain customary exceptions) lien and security interest in the following:
 
  •  the equity interests of substantially all of our direct and indirect U.S. subsidiaries and 65% of the voting securities of certain foreign subsidiaries; and
 
  •  substantially all present and future property and assets, real and personal, tangible and intangible, of Hanesbrands and each guarantor, except for certain enumerated interests, and all proceeds and products of such property and assets.
 
The final maturity of the Term A Loan Facility is September 5, 2012. The Term A Loan Facility will amortize in an amount per annum equal to the following: year 1 — 5.00%; year 2 — 10.00%; year 3 — 15.00%; year 4 — 20.00%; year 5 — 25.00%; year 6 — 25.00%. The final maturity of the Term B Loan Facility is September 5, 2013. The Term B Loan Facility will be repaid in equal quarterly installments in an amount equal to 1% per annum, with the balance due on the maturity date. The final maturity of the Revolving Loan Facility is September 5, 2011. All borrowings under the Revolving Loan Facility must be repaid in full upon maturity. Outstanding borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facility are prepayable without penalty.
 
At our option, borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facility may be maintained from time to time as (a) Base Rate loans, which shall bear interest at the higher of (i) 1/2 of 1% in excess of the federal funds rate and (ii) the rate published in the Wall Street Journal as the “prime rate” (or equivalent), in each case in effect from time to time, plus the applicable margin in effect from time to time (which is currently 0.75%), or (b) LIBOR-based loans, which shall bear interest at the LIBO Rate (as defined in the Senior Secured Credit Facility and adjusted for maximum reserves), as determined by the administrative agent for the respective interest period plus the applicable margin in effect from time to time (which is currently 1.75%).
 
In February 2007, we entered into an amendment to the Senior Secured Credit Facility, pursuant to which the applicable margin with respect to Term B Loan Facility was reduced from 2.25% to 1.75% with respect to LIBOR-based loans and from 1.25% to 0.75% with respect to loans maintained as Base Rate loans. The amendment also provides that in the event that, prior to February 22, 2008, we: (i) incur a new tranche of replacement loans constituting obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facility having an effective interest rate margin less than the applicable margin for loans pursuant to the Term B Loan Facility (“Term B Loans”), the proceeds of which are used to repay or return, in whole or in part, principal of the outstanding Term B Loans, (ii) consummate any other amendment to the Senior Secured Credit Facility that reduces the applicable margin for the Term B Loans, or (iii) incur additional Term B loans having an effective interest rate margin less than the applicable margin for Term B Loans, the proceeds of which are used in whole or in part to prepay or repay outstanding Term B Loans, then in any such case, we will pay to the Administrative Agent, for the ratable account of each Lender with outstanding Term B Loans, a fee in an amount equal to 1.0% of the aggregate principal amount of all Term B Loans being replaced on such date immediately prior to the effectiveness of such transaction.
 
The Senior Secured Credit Facility requires us to comply with customary affirmative, negative and financial covenants. The Senior Secured Credit Facility requires that we maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio and a maximum total debt to earnings before income taxes, depreciation expense and amortization, or “EBITDA” ratio. The interest coverage covenant requires that the ratio of our EBITDA for the preceding four fiscal quarters to our consolidated total interest expense for such period shall not be less than 2 to 1 for each fiscal quarter ending after December 15, 2006. The interest coverage ratio will increase over time until it reaches 3.25 to 1 for fiscal quarters ending after October 15, 2009. The total debt to EBITDA covenant requires that the ratio of our total debt to our EBITDA for the preceding four fiscal quarters will not be more than 5.5 to 1 for each fiscal quarter ending after December 15, 2006. This ratio limit will decline over time until it reaches 3 to 1 for fiscal quarters after October 15, 2009. The method of calculating all of the components used in the covenants is included in the Senior Secured Credit Facility. As of December 30, 2006, we were in compliance with all covenants.


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The Senior Secured Credit Facility contains customary events of default, including nonpayment of principal when due; nonpayment of interest, fees or other amounts after stated grace period; inaccuracy of representations and warranties; violations of covenants; certain bankruptcies and liquidations; any cross-default of more than $50 million; certain judgments of more than $50 million; certain events related to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, or “ERISA,” and a change in control (as defined in the Senior Secured Credit Facility).
 
Second Lien Credit Facility
 
The Second Lien Credit Facility provides for aggregate borrowings of $450 million by Hanesbrands’ wholly-owned subsidiary, HBI Branded Apparel Limited, Inc. The Second Lien Credit Facility is unconditionally guaranteed by Hanesbrands and each entity guaranteeing the Senior Secured Credit Facility, subject to the same exceptions and exclusions provided in the Senior Secured Credit Facility. The Second Lien Credit Facility and the guarantees in respect thereof are secured on a second-priority basis (subordinate only to the Senior Secured Credit Facility and any permitted additions thereto or refinancings thereof) by substantially all of the assets that secure the Senior Secured Credit Facility (subject to the same exceptions).
 
Loans under the Second Lien Credit Facility will bear interest in the same manner as those under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, subject to a margin of 2.75% for Base Rate loans and 3.75% for LIBOR based loans.
 
The Second Lien Credit Facility requires us to comply with customary affirmative, negative and financial covenants. The Second Lien Credit Facility requires that we maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio and a maximum total debt to EBITDA ratio. The interest coverage covenant requires that the ratio of our EBITDA for the preceding four fiscal quarters to our consolidated total interest expense for such period shall not be less than 1.5 to 1 for each fiscal quarter ending after December 15, 2006. The interest coverage ratio will increase over time until it reaches 2.5 to 1 for fiscal quarters ending after April 15, 2009. The total debt to EBITDA covenant requires that the ratio of our total debt to our EBITDA for the preceding four fiscal quarters will not be more than 6 to 1 for each fiscal quarter ending after December 15, 2006. This ratio will decline over time until it reaches 3.75 to 1 for fiscal quarters ending after October 15, 2009. The method of calculating all of the components used in the covenants is included in the Second Lien Credit Facility. As of December 30, 2006, we were in compliance with all covenants.
 
The Second Lien Credit Facility contains customary events of default, including nonpayment of principal when due; nonpayment of interest, fees or other amounts after stated grace period; inaccuracy of representations and warranties; violations of covenants; certain bankruptcies and liquidations; any cross-default of more than $60 million; certain judgments of more than $60 million; certain ERISA-related events; and a change in control (as defined in the Second Lien Credit Facility).
 
The Second Lien Credit Facility matures on March 5, 2014, may not be prepaid prior to September 5, 2007, and includes premiums for prepayment of the loan prior to September 5, 2009 based on the timing of the prepayment. The Second Lien Credit Facility will not amortize and will be repaid in full on its maturity date.
 
Bridge Loan Facility
 
Prior to its repayment in full, the Bridge Loan Facility provided for a borrowing of $500 million and was unconditionally guaranteed by each entity guaranteeing the Senior Secured Credit Facility. The Bridge Loan Facility was unsecured and was scheduled to mature on September 5, 2007. If the Bridge Loan Facility had not been repaid prior to or at maturity, the outstanding principal amount of the facility was to roll over into a rollover loan in the same amount that was to mature on September 5, 2014. Lenders that extended rollover loans to us would have been entitled to request that we issue “exchange notes” to them in exchange for the rollover loans, and also to request that we register such notes upon request.
 
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recognized a $6 million loss on early extinguishment of debt for unamortized finance fees on the Bridge Loan Facility.
 
Notes Payable
 
Notes payable to banks were $14.3 million at December 30, 2006, $3.5 million at July 1, 2006 and $83.3 million at July 2, 2005.
 
During the six months ended December 30, 2006, we amended our short-term revolving facility arrangement with a Chinese branch of a U.S. bank. The facility, renewable annually, was initially in the amount of RMB 30 million and was increased to RMB 56 million (approximately $7.2 million) as of December 30, 2006. Borrowings under the facility accrue interest at the prevailing base lending rates published by the People’s Bank of China from time to time less 10%. As of December 30, 2006, $6.6 million was outstanding under this facility with $0.6 million of borrowing available. We were in compliance with the covenants contained in this facility at December 30, 2006.
 
We had other short-term obligations amounting to $7.7 million which consisted of a short-term revolving facility arrangement with an Indian branch of a U.S. bank amounting to INR 220 million (approximately $5.0 million) of which $3.9 million was outstanding at December 30, 2006 which accrues interest at 10.5%, and multiple short-term credit facilities and promissory notes acquired as part of our acquisition of a sewing facility in Thailand, totaling THB 241 million (approximately $6.6 million) of which $3.8 million was outstanding at December 30, 2006, which accrues interest at an average rate of 5.9%.
 
Historically, we maintained a 364-day short-term non-revolving credit facility under which the Company could borrow up to 107 million Canadian dollars at a floating rate of interest that was based upon either the announced bankers acceptance lending rate plus 0.6% or the Canadian prime lending rate. Under the agreement, we had the option to borrow amounts for periods of time less than 364 days. The facility expired at the end of the 364-day period and the amount of the facility could not be increased until the next renewal date. During fiscal 2004 and 2005 we and the bank renewed the facility. At the end of fiscal 2005, we had borrowings under this facility of $82.0 million at an interest rate of 3.16%. In 2006, the borrowings under this agreement were repaid at the end of the year and the facility was closed.
 
The Notes
 
On December 14, 2006, we issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes. The Notes are senior unsecured obligations that rank equal in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness. The Notes bear interest at an annual rate, reset semi-annually, equal to LIBOR plus 3.375%. Interest is payable on the Notes on June 15 and December 15 of each year beginning on June 15, 2007. The Notes will mature on December 15, 2014. The net proceeds from the sale of the Notes were approximately $492.0 million. These proceeds, together with our working capital, were used to repay in full the $500 million outstanding under the Bridge Loan Facility. The Notes are guaranteed by substantially all of our domestic subsidiaries.
 
We may redeem some or all of the Notes at any time on or after December 15, 2008 at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Notes plus a premium of 102% if redeemed during the 12-month period commencing on December 15, 2008, 101% if redeemed during the 12-month period commencing on December 15, 2009 and 100% if redeemed during the 12-month period commencing on December 15, 2010, as well as any accrued and unpaid interest as of the redemption date. At any time on or prior to December 15, 2008, we may redeem up to 35% of the principal amount of the Notes with the net cash proceeds of one or more sales of certain types of capital stock at a redemption price equal to the product of (x) the sum of (1) 100% and (2) a percentage equal to the per annum rate of interest on the Notes then applicable on the date on which the notice of redemption is given, and (y) the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, provided that at least 65% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes originally issued remains outstanding after each such redemption. At any time prior to December 15, 2008, we may also redeem all or a part of the Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice, at a


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redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed plus a specified premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the redemption date.
 
The Exchange Notes will bear identical terms to those described above. See “Description of the Exchange Notes” for further information regarding the terms of the Exchange Notes.
 
Derivatives
 
We are required under the Credit Facilities entered into in connection with the spin off to hedge a portion of our floating rate debt to reduce interest rate risk caused by floating rate debt issuance. During the six months ended December 30, 2006, we entered into various hedging arrangements whereby we capped the interest rate on $1 billion of our floating rate debt at 5.75%. We also entered into interest rate swaps tied to the 3-month LIBOR rate whereby we fixed the interest rate on an aggregate of $500 million of our floating rate debt at a blended rate of approximately 5.16%. Approximately 60% of our total debt outstanding at December 30, 2006 is at a fixed or capped rate. There was no hedge ineffectiveness during the current period related to these instruments.
 
Cotton is the primary raw material we use to manufacture many of our products. We generally purchase our raw materials at market prices. In fiscal 2006, we started to use commodity financial instruments, options and forward contracts to hedge the price of cotton, for which there is a high correlation between the hedged item and the hedged instrument. We generally do not use commodity financial instruments to hedge other raw material commodity prices.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
We engage in off-balance sheet arrangements that we believe are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition and results of operations. These off-balance sheet arrangements include operating leases for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, office space, vehicles and machinery and equipment.
 
Minimum operating lease obligations are scheduled to be paid as follows: $32.4 million in 2007, $27.1 million in 2008, $22.5 million in 2009, $17.6 million in 2010, $12.6 million in 2011 and $15.1 million thereafter.
 
Future Contractual Obligations and Commitments
 
The following table contains information on our contractual obligations and commitments as of December 30, 2006.
 
                                         
          Payments Due by Fiscal Period  
    At December 30,
    Less Than
                   
    2006     1 — Year     1 — 3 Years     3 — 5 Years     Thereafter  
    (in thousands)  
 
Long-term debt
  $ 2,493,375     $ 9,375     $ 89,000     $ 124,500     $ 2,270,500  
Notes payable to banks
    14,264       14,264                    
Interest on debt obligations(1)
    1,371,515       202,264       396,688       379,686       392,877  
Operating lease obligations
    127,385       32,440       49,652       30,194       15,099  
Capital lease obligations including related interest payments
    2,575       1,290       1,285              
Purchase obligations(2)
    623,784       569,821       47,801       6,162        
Other long-term obligations(3)
    68,317       52,503       8,418       7,396        
                                         
Total
  $ 4,701,215     $ 881,957     $ 592,844     $ 547,938     $ 2,678,476  
                                         
 
 
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(2) “Purchase obligations,” as disclosed in the table, are obligations to purchase goods and services in the ordinary course of business for production and inventory needs (such as raw materials, supplies, packaging, and manufacturing arrangements), capital expenditures, marketing services, royalty-bearing license agreement payments and other professional services. This table only includes purchase obligations for which we have agreed upon a fixed or minimum quantity to purchase, a fixed, minimum or variable pricing arrangement, and an approximate delivery date. Actual cash expenditures relating to these obligations may vary from the amounts shown in the table above. We enter into purchase obligations when terms or conditions are favorable or when a long-term commitment is necessary. Many of these arrangements are cancelable after a notice period without a significant penalty. This table omits purchase obligations that did not exist as of December 30, 2006, as well as obligations for accounts payable and accrued liabilities recorded on the balance sheet.
 
(3) Represents the projected payment for long-term liabilities recorded on the balance sheet for deferred compensation, deferred income, and the fiscal 2007 projected minimum pension contribution of $33 million. We have employee benefit obligations consisting of pensions and other postretirement benefits including medical. Other than the fiscal 2007 projected minimum pension contribution of $33 million, pension and postretirement obligations have been excluded from the table. A discussion of our pension and postretirement plans is included in Notes 15 and 16 to our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements. Our obligations for employee health and property and casualty losses are also excluded from the table.
 
Pension Plans
 
Prior to the spin off on September 5, 2006, the exact amount of contributions made to pension plans by us in any year depended upon a number of factors and included minimum funding requirements in the jurisdictions in which Sara Lee operated and Sara Lee’s policy of charging its operating units for pension costs. In conjunction with the spin off which occurred on September 5, 2006, we established the Hanesbrands Inc. Pension and Retirement Plan, which assumed the portion of the underfunded liabilities and the portion of the assets of pension plans sponsored by Sara Lee that relate to our employees. In addition, we assumed sponsorship of certain other Sara Lee plans and will continue sponsorship of the Playtex Apparel Inc. Pension Plan and the National Textiles, L.L.C. Pension Plan. We are required to make periodic pension contributions to the assumed plans, the Playtex Apparel Inc. Pension Plan, the National Textiles, L.L.C. Pension Plan and the Hanesbrands Inc. Pension and Retirement Plan. Our net unfunded liability for these qualified pension plans as of December 30, 2006 is $173.1 million, exclusive of liabilities for our nonqualified supplemental retirement plans. The levels of contribution will differ from historical levels of contributions by Sara Lee due to a number of factors, including the funded status of the plans as of the completion of the spin off, as well as our operation as a stand-alone company, regulatory requirements, financing costs, tax positions and jurisdictional funding requirements.
 
During the six months ended December 30, 2006, we were not required to make any contributions to our pension plans, however we voluntarily contributed $48 million to our pension plans based upon minimum funding estimates for fiscal 2007. We currently expect to contribute, at a minimum, an additional $33 million to our pension plans during fiscal 2007. We may make further contributions to our pension plans in fiscal 2007 depending upon changes in the funded status of those plans and as we gain more clarity with respect to the Pension Protection Act of 2006, or “PPA,” that was signed into law on August 17, 2006. The United States Treasury Department is in the process of developing implementation guidance for the PPA, however, it is likely the PPA will accelerate minimum funding requirements beginning in fiscal 2009. We may choose to pre-fund some of this anticipated funding.
 
Share Repurchase Program
 
On February 1, 2007, we announced that our Board of Directors has granted authority for the repurchase of up to 10 million shares of our common stock. Share repurchases will be made periodically in open-market transactions, and are subject to market conditions, legal requirements and other factors. Additionally, management has been granted authority to establish a trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act in connection with share repurchases, which will allow use to repurchase shares in the open market during


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periods in which the stock trading window is otherwise closed for our company and certain of our officers and employees pursuant to our insider trading policy.
 
Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Estimates
 
We have chosen accounting policies that we believe are appropriate to accurately and fairly report our operating results and financial position in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. We apply these accounting policies in a consistent manner. Our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 2, titled “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” to our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
The application of these accounting policies requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures. These estimates and assumptions are based on historical and other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. We evaluate these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and may retain outside consultants to assist in our evaluation. If actual results ultimately differ from previous estimates, the revisions are included in results of operations in the period in which the actual amounts become known. The accounting policies that involve the most significant management judgments and estimates used in preparation of our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements, or are the most sensitive to change from outside factors, are the following:
 
Sales Recognition and Incentives
 
We recognize sales when title and risk of loss passes to the customer. We record provisions for any uncollectible amounts based upon our historical collection statistics and current customer information. Our management reviews these estimates each quarter and makes adjustments based upon actual experience.
 
Note 2(d), titled “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Sales Recognition and Incentives,” to our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements describes a variety of sales incentives that we offer to resellers and consumers of our products. Measuring the cost of these incentives requires, in many cases, estimating future customer utilization and redemption rates. We use historical data for similar transactions to estimate the cost of current incentive programs. Our management reviews these estimates each quarter and makes adjustments based upon actual experience and other available information.
 
Catalog Expenses
 
We incur expenses for printing catalogs for our products to aid in our sales efforts. We initially record these expenses as a prepaid item and charge it against selling, general and administrative expenses over time as the catalog is distributed into the stream of commerce. Expenses are recognized at a rate that approximates our historical experience with regard to the timing and amount of sales attributable to a catalog distribution.
 
Inventory Valuation
 
We carry inventory on our balance sheet at the estimated lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out, or “FIFO,” method for our inventories at December 30, 2006. We carry obsolete, damaged, and excess inventory at the net realizable value, which we determine by assessing historical recovery rates, current market conditions and our future marketing and sales plans. Because our assessment of net realizable value is made at a point in time, there are inherent uncertainties related to our value determination. Market factors and other conditions underlying the net realizable value may change, resulting in further reserve requirements. A reduction in the carrying amount of an inventory item from cost to market value creates a new cost basis for the item that cannot be reversed at a later period. During the six months ended December 30, 2006, we elected to convert all inventory valued by the last-in, first-out, or “LIFO,” method to the FIFO method. In accordance with the Statement of Financial Accounting Standards, or “SFAS,” No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, or “SFAS 154,” a change from the LIFO to FIFO method of inventory valuation constitutes a change in accounting principle. Historically, inventory valued under the LIFO method, which was 4% of total inventories, would have had the same value if measured under the FIFO method. Therefore, the conversion has no retrospective reporting impact.


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Rebates, discounts and other cash consideration received from a vendor related to inventory purchases are reflected as reductions in the cost of the related inventory item, and are therefore reflected in cost of sales when the related inventory item is sold. While we believe that adequate write-downs for inventory obsolescence have been provided in the Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements, consumer tastes and preferences will continue to change and we could experience additional inventory write-downs in the future.
 
Depreciation and Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment
 
We state property, plant and equipment at its historical cost, and we compute depreciation using the straight-line method over the asset’s life. We estimate an asset’s life based on historical experience, manufacturers’ estimates, engineering or appraisal evaluations, our future business plans and the period over which the asset will economically benefit us, which may be the same as or shorter than its physical life. Our policies require that we periodically review our assets’ remaining depreciable lives based upon actual experience and expected future utilization. A change in the depreciable life is treated as a change in accounting estimate and the accelerated depreciation is accounted for in the period of change and future periods. Based upon current levels of depreciation, the average remaining depreciable life of our net property other than land is five years.
 
We test an asset for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying value may not be recoverable. Such events include significant adverse changes in business climate, several periods of operating or cash flow losses, forecasted continuing losses or a current expectation that an asset or asset group will be disposed of before the end of its useful life. We evaluate an asset’s recoverability by comparing the asset or asset group’s net carrying amount to the future net undiscounted cash flows we expect such asset or asset group will generate. If we determine that an asset is not recoverable, we recognize an impairment loss in the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value.
 
When we recognize an impairment loss for an asset held for use, we depreciate the asset’s adjusted carrying amount over its remaining useful life. We do not restore previously recognized impairment losses.
 
Trademarks and Other Identifiable Intangibles
 
Trademarks and computer software are our primary identifiable intangible assets. We amortize identifiable intangibles with finite lives, and we do not amortize identifiable intangibles with indefinite lives. We base the estimated useful life of an identifiable intangible asset upon a number of factors, including the effects of demand, competition, expected changes in distribution channels and the level of maintenance expenditures required to obtain future cash flows. As of December 30, 2006, the net book value of trademarks and other identifiable intangible assets was $137 million, of which we are amortizing the entire balance. We anticipate that our amortization expense for the 2007 fiscal year will be $7.3 million.
 
We evaluate identifiable intangible assets subject to amortization for impairment using a process similar to that used to evaluate asset amortization described above under “— Depreciation and Impairment of Property, Plant and Equipment.” We assess identifiable intangible assets not subject to amortization for impairment at least annually and more often as triggering events occur. In order to determine the impairment of identifiable intangible assets not subject to amortization, we compare the fair value of the intangible asset to its carrying amount. We recognize an impairment loss for the amount by which an identifiable intangible asset’s carrying value exceeds its fair value.
 
We measure a trademark’s fair value using the royalty saved method. We determine the royalty saved method by evaluating various factors to discount anticipated future cash flows, including operating results, business plans, and present value techniques. The rates we use to discount cash flows are based on interest rates and the cost of capital at a point in time. Because there are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and our judgment in applying them, the assumptions underlying the impairment analysis may change in such a manner that impairment in value may occur in the future. Such impairment will be recognized in the period in which it becomes known.


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Assets and Liabilities Acquired in Business Combinations
 
We account for business acquisitions using the purchase method, which requires us to allocate the cost of an acquired business to the acquired assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. We recognize the excess of an acquired business’s cost over the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities as goodwill as discussed below under “Goodwill.” We use a variety of information sources to determine the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities. We generally use third-party appraisers to determine the fair value and lives of property and identifiable intangibles, consulting actuaries to determine the fair value of obligations associated with defined benefit pension plans, and legal counsel to assess obligations associated with legal and environmental claims.
 
Goodwill
 
As of December 30, 2006, we had $281.5 million of goodwill. We do not amortize goodwill, but we assess for impairment at least annually and more often as triggering events occur. Historically, we have performed our annual impairment review in the second quarter of each year.
 
In evaluating the recoverability of goodwill, we estimate the fair value of our reporting units. We have determined that our reporting units are at the operating segment level. We rely on a number of factors to determine the fair value of our reporting units and evaluate various factors to discount anticipated future cash flows, including operating results, business plans, and present value techniques. As discussed above under “Trademarks and Other Identifiable Intangibles,” there are inherent uncertainties related to these factors, and our judgment in applying them and the assumptions underlying the impairment analysis may change in such a manner that impairment in value may occur in the future. Such impairment will be recognized in the period in which it becomes known.
 
We evaluate the recoverability of goodwill using a two-step process based on an evaluation of reporting units. The first step involves a comparison of a reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. In the second step, if the reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, we compare the goodwill’s implied fair value and its carrying value. If the goodwill’s carrying value exceeds its implied fair value, we recognize an impairment loss in an amount equal to such excess.
 
Insurance Reserves
 
Prior to the spin off on September 5, 2006, we were insured through Sara Lee for property, worker’s compensation, and other casualty programs, subject to minimum claims thresholds. Sara Lee charged an amount to cover premium costs to each operating unit. Subsequent to the spin off on September 5, 2006, we maintain our own insurance coverage for these programs. We are responsible for losses up to certain limits and are required to estimate a liability that represents the ultimate exposure for aggregate losses below those limits. This liability is based on management’s estimates of the ultimate costs to be incurred to settle known claims and claims not reported as of the balance sheet date. The estimated liability is not discounted and is based on a number of assumptions and factors, including historical trends, actuarial assumptions and economic conditions. If actual trends differ from the estimates, the financial results could be impacted.
 
Income Taxes
 
Prior to spin off on September 5, 2006, all income taxes were computed and reported on a separate return basis as if we were not part of Sara Lee. Deferred taxes were recognized for the future tax effects of temporary differences between financial and income tax reporting using tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Net operating loss carryforwards had been determined in our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements as if we were separate from Sara Lee, resulting in a different net operating loss carryforward amount than reflected by Sara Lee. Given our continuing losses in certain geographic locations on a separate return basis, a valuation allowance has been established for the deferred tax assets relating to these specific locations. Federal income taxes are provided on that portion of our income of foreign subsidiaries that is expected to be remitted to the United States and be taxable, reflecting the historical decisions made by Sara Lee with regards to earnings permanently reinvested in foreign jurisdictions. In periods


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after the spin off, we may make different decisions as to the amount of earnings permanently reinvested in foreign jurisdictions, due to anticipated cash flow or other business requirements, which may impact our federal income tax provision and effective tax rate.
 
We periodically estimate the probable tax obligations using historical experience in tax jurisdictions and our informed judgment. There are inherent uncertainties related to the interpretation of tax regulations in the jurisdictions in which we transact business. The judgments and estimates made at a point in time may change based on the outcome of tax audits, as well as changes to, or further interpretations of, regulations. Income tax expense is adjusted in the period in which these events occur, and these adjustments are included in our Combined and Consolidated Statements of Income. If such changes take place, there is a risk that our effective tax rate may increase or decrease in any period.
 
In conjunction with the spin off, we and Sara Lee entered into a tax sharing agreement, which allocates responsibilities between us and Sara Lee for taxes and certain other tax matters. Under the tax sharing agreement, Sara Lee generally is liable for all U.S. federal, state, local and foreign income taxes attributable to us with respect to taxable periods ending on or before September 5, 2006. Sara Lee also is liable for income taxes attributable to us with respect to taxable periods beginning before September 5, 2006 and ending after September 5, 2006, but only to the extent those taxes are allocable to the portion of the taxable period ending on September 5, 2006. We are generally liable for all other taxes attributable to us. Changes in the amounts payable or receivable by us under the stipulations of this agreement may impact our tax provision in any period.
 
Within 180 days after Sara Lee files its final consolidated tax return for the period that includes September 5, 2006, Sara Lee is required to deliver to us a computation of the amount of deferred taxes attributable to our United States and Canadian operations that would be included on our balance sheet as of September 6, 2006. If substituting the amount of deferred taxes as finally determined for the amount of estimated deferred taxes that were included on that balance sheet at the time of the spin off causes a decrease in the net book value reflected on that balance sheet, then Sara Lee will be required to pay us the amount of such decrease. If such substitution causes an increase in the net book value reflected on that balance sheet, then we will be required to pay Sara Lee the amount of such increase. For purposes of this computation, our deferred taxes are the amount of deferred tax benefits (including deferred tax consequences attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards) that would be recognized as assets on our balance sheet computed in accordance with GAAP, but without regard to valuation allowances, less the amount of deferred tax liabilities (including deferred tax consequences attributable to deductible temporary differences) that would be recognized as liabilities on our balance sheet computed in accordance with GAAP, but without regard to valuation allowances. Neither we nor Sara Lee will be required to make any other payments to the other with respect to deferred taxes.
 
Stock Compensation
 
In connection with the spin off on September 5, 2006, we established the Hanesbrands Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan of 2006, the (“Omnibus Incentive Plan”) to award stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, deferred stock units, performance shares and cash to our employees, non-employee directors and employees of our subsidiaries to promote the interest of our Company and incent performance and retention of employees.
 
On September 26, 2006, a number of awards were made to employees and non-employee directors under the Omnibus Incentive Plan. Two categories of these awards are intended to replace award values that employees would have received under Sara Lee incentive plans before the spin off. Three other categories of these awards were to attract and retain certain employees, including our 2006 annual awards. See Note 3 to the Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements regarding stock-based compensation for further information on these awards. The cost of these equity-based awards is equal to the fair value of the award at the date of grant, and compensation expense is recognized for those awards earned over the service period. We determined the fair value of the stock option awards using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions: weighted average expected volatility of 30%; weighted average


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expected term of 3.7 years; expected dividend yield of 0%; and risk-free interest rate ranging from 4.52% to 4.59%, with a weighted average of 4.55%. We use the volatility of peer companies for a period of time that is comparable to the expected life of the option to determine volatility assumptions. We have utilized the simplified method outlined in SEC Staff Bulletin No. 107 to estimate expected lives of options granted during the period.
 
Prior to spin off on September 5, 2006, Sara Lee restricted stock units, or “RSUs,” and stock options were issued to our employees in exchange for employee services. See Note 3 to the Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements regarding stock-based compensation for further information on these awards. The cost of RSUs and other equity-based awards is equal to the fair value of the award at the date of grant, and compensation expense is recognized for those awards earned over the service period. Certain of the Sara Lee RSUs vest based upon the employee achieving certain defined performance measures. During the service periods prior to spin off on September 5, 2006, management estimated the number of awards that will meet the defined performance measures. With regard to stock options, at the date of grant, we determined the fair value of the award using the Black-Scholes option pricing formula. Management estimated the period of time the employee will hold the option prior to exercise and the expected volatility of Sara Lee’s stock, each of which impacts the fair value of the stock options.
 
Defined Benefit Pension and Postretirement Healthcare and Life Insurance Plans
 
For a discussion of our net periodic benefit cost, plan obligations, plan assets, and how we measure the amount of these costs, see Notes 15 and 16 titled “Defined Benefit Pension Plans” and “Postretirement Healthcare and Life Insurance Plans,” respectively, to our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or “FASB,” issued SFAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans — An Amendment of FASB No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R)” (SFAS 158”). SFAS 158 requires that the funded status of defined benefit postretirement plans be recognized on the company’s balance sheet, and changes in the funded status be reflected in comprehensive income, effective fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006, which we adopted as of and for the six months ended December 30, 2006. SFAS 158 also requires companies to measure the funded status of the plan as of the date of its fiscal year end, effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. The impact of adopting the funded status provisions of SFAS 158 was an increase in assets of $1.4 million, an increase in liabilities of $25.7 million and a pretax increase in the accumulated other comprehensive loss of $31.8 million.
 
Prior to the spin off on September 5, 2006, certain eligible employees of our company participated in the defined benefit pension plans and the postretirement healthcare and life insurance plans of Sara Lee. In connection with the spin off on September 5, 2006, we assumed $299 million in obligations under the Sara Lee sponsored pension and postretirement plans and the Sara Lee Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan that related to our current and former employees. The amount of the net liability actually assumed was evaluated in a manner specified by ERISA and will be finalized and certified by plan actuaries several months after the completion of the spin off. Benefits under the pension and postretirement benefit plans are generally based on age at retirement and years of service and for some plans, benefits are also based on the employee’s annual earnings. The net periodic cost of the pension and postretirement plans is determined using the projections and actuarial assumptions, the most significant of which are the discount rate, the long-term rate of asset return, and medical trend (rate of growth for medical costs). The net periodic pension and postretirement income or expense is recognized in the year incurred. Gains and losses, which occur when actual experience differs from actuarial assumptions, are amortized over the average future service period of employees.


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The following assumptions were used to calculate the pension costs and obligations of the plans in which we participated prior to the spin off and the assumptions used subsequent to the spin off as a stand alone company.
 
                                 
    December 30,
    July 1,
    July 2,
    July 3,
 
    2006     2006     2005     2004  
 
Net periodic benefit cost:
                               
Discount rate
    5.77 %     5.60 %     5.50 %     5.50 %
Long-term rate of return on plan assets
    7.57 %     7.76 %     7.83 %     7.75 %
Rate of compensation increase
    3.60 %(1)     4.00 %(1)     4.50 %     5.87 %
Plan obligations:
                               
Discount rate
    5.77 %     5.80 %     5.60 %     5.50 %
Rate of compensation increase
    3.60 %(1)     4.00 %(1)     4.00 %     4.50 %
 
 
(1) The compensation increase assumption applies to the Canadian plans and portions of the Hanesbrands nonqualified retirement plans, as benefits under these plans are not frozen at December 30, 2006 and July 1, 2006.
 
Subsequent to the spin off on September 5, 2006, the Company’s policies regarding the establishment of pension assumptions are as follows:
 
  •  In determining the discount rate, we utilized the Citigroup Pension Discount Curve (rounded to the nearest 10 basis points) in order to determine a unique interest rate for each plan and match the expected cash flows for each plan.
 
  •  Salary increase assumptions were based on historical experience and anticipated future management actions.
 
  •  In determining the long-term rate of return on plan assets we applied a proportionally weighted blend between assuming the historical long-term compound growth rate of the plan portfolio would predict the future returns of similar investments, and the utilization of forward looking assumptions. The calculated long term rate of return is reduced by a 1.00% expense load.
 
  •  Retirement rates were based primarily on actual experience while standard actuarial tables were used to estimate mortality.
 
Prior to the spin off on September 5, 2006, Sara Lee’s policies regarding the establishment of pension assumptions and allocating the cost of participation in its company wide plans during the periods presented were as follows:
 
  •  In determining the discount rate, Sara Lee utilized the yield on high-quality fixed-income investments that have a AA bond rating and match the average duration of the pension obligations.
 
  •  Salary increase assumptions were based on historical experience and anticipated future management actions.
 
  •  In determining the long-term rate of return on plan assets Sara Lee assumed that the historical long-term compound growth rate of equity and fixed income securities would predict the future returns of similar investments in the plan portfolio. Investment management and other fees paid out of plan assets were factored into the determination of asset return assumptions.
 
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  •  Prior to the spin off on September 5, 2006, operating units that participated in one of Sara Lee’s company-wide defined benefit pension plans were allocated a portion of the total annual cost of the plan. Consulting actuaries determined the allocated cost by determining the service cost associated with the employees of each operating unit. Other elements of the net periodic benefit cost (interest on the projected benefit obligation, the estimated return on plan assets, and the amortization of deferred losses and prior service cost) were allocated based upon the projected benefit obligation associated with the current and former employees of the reporting entity as a percentage of the projected benefit obligation of the entire defined benefit plan.
 
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
 
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
 
In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes: An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, or “FIN No. 48.” This interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109. FIN No. 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement principles for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. This interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006 and as such, we will adopt FIN No. 48 in 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN No. 48 in 2007, we recognized no adjustment in the liability for unrecognized income tax benefits.
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
The FASB has issued SFAS 157, Fair Value Measurements, or “SFAS 157,” which provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. The standard also responds to investors’ requests for more information about (1) the extent to which companies measure assets and liabilities at fair value, (2) the information used to measure fair value, and (3) the effect that fair-value measurements have on earnings. SFAS 157 will apply whenever another standard requires (or permits) assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. The standard does not expand the use of fair value to any new circumstances. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 157 on our results of operations and financial position.
 
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
 
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, Employer’s Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans (an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132R), or “SFAS 158.” SFAS 158 requires an employer to recognize in its statement of financial position an asset for a plan’s over funded status, or a liability for a plan’s under funded status, measure a plan’s assets and its obligations that determine its funded status as of the end of the employer’s fiscal year (with limited exceptions), and recognize changes in the funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan in the year in which the changes occur. Those changes will be reported in our comprehensive loss and as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. We adopted the provision to recognize the funded status of a benefit plan and the disclosure requirements during the six months ended December 30, 2006. The requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. We plan to adopt the measurement date provision in 2007.


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Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
 
In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 permits companies to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value and establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The provisions of SFAS 159 become effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact that SFAS 159 will have on our results of operations and financial position.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
We are exposed to market risk from changes in foreign exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. Our risk management control system uses analytical techniques including market value, sensitivity analysis and value at risk estimations. Prior to the spin off on September 5, 2006, Sara Lee maintained risk management control systems on our behalf to monitor the foreign exchange, interest rate and commodities risks and Sara Lee’s offsetting hedge position.
 
Foreign Exchange Risk
 
We sell the majority of our products in transactions in U.S. dollars; however, we purchase some raw materials, pay a portion of our wages and make other payments in our supply chain in foreign currencies. Our exposure to foreign exchange rates exists primarily with respect to the Canadian dollar, Mexican peso and Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar. We use foreign exchange forward and option contracts to hedge material exposure to adverse changes in foreign exchange rates. A sensitivity analysis technique has been used to evaluate the effect that changes in the market value of foreign exchange currencies will have on our forward and option contracts. In conjunction with the spin off, all foreign currency hedge contracts were terminated and all gains and losses on these contracts were realized at the time of termination.
 
Interest Rates
 
Prior to the spin off on September 5, 2006, our interest rate exposure primarily related to intercompany loans or other amounts due to or from Sara Lee, cash balances (positive or negative) in foreign cash pool accounts which we have maintained with Sara Lee in the past and cash held in short-term investment accounts outside of the United States. We have not historically used financial instruments to address our exposure to interest rate movements.
 
Various notes receivable and notes payable between us and Sara Lee are reflected on the Combined and Consolidated Balance Sheets. These notes receivable and payable were capitalized by the parties in connection with the spin off that occurred on September 5, 2006. In connection with the spin off, we incurred (i) $1.65 billion of indebtedness funded under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, which includes the additional $500.0 million Revolving Loan Facility which was undrawn at the closing of the spin off and (ii) $450.0 million of indebtedness under the Second Lien Credit Facility. We also incurred $500.0 million of indebtedness under the Bridge Loan Facility, which we repaid with the proceeds of the offering of the Notes. Each of these credit facilities bears interests as described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources — Credit Facilities and Notes Payable,” and there can be no assurance that we will be able to refinance this indebtedness at the same or better rates upon maturity. We paid $2.4 billion of the proceeds of this debt to Sara Lee and used the remainder to pay debt issuance costs and for working capital.


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We are required under the Senior Secured Credit Facility and the Second Lien Credit Facility to hedge a portion of our floating rate debt to reduce interest rate risk caused by floating rate debt issuance. During the six months ended December 30, 2006, we entered into various hedging arrangements whereby we capped the interest payable on $1 billion of our floating rate debt at 5.75%. We also entered into interest rate swaps tied to the 3-month LIBOR rate whereby we fixed the interest payable on an aggregate of $500 million of our floating rate debt at a blended rate of approximately 5.16%. Approximately 60% of our total debt outstanding at December 30, 2006 is at a fixed or capped rate. After giving effect to these arrangements, a 25-basis point movement in the annual interest rate charged on the outstanding debt balances as of December 30, 2006 would result in a change in annual interest expense of $5 million.
 
Commodities
 
Cotton is the primary raw material we use to manufacture many of our products. In addition, fluctuations in crude oil or petroleum prices may influence the prices of other raw materials we use to manufacture our products, such as chemicals, dyestuffs, polyester yarn and foam. We generally purchase our raw materials at market prices. In fiscal 2006, we started to use commodity financial instruments to hedge the price of cotton, for which there is a high correlation between costs and the financial instrument. We generally do not use commodity financial instruments to hedge other raw material commodity prices. At December 30, 2006, the potential change in fair value of cotton commodity derivative instruments, assuming a 10% adverse change in the underlying commodity price, was $4.2 million.


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DESCRIPTION OF OUR BUSINESS
 
General
 
We are a consumer goods company with a portfolio of leading apparel brands, including Hanes, Champion, Playtex, Bali, Just My Size, barely there and Wonderbra. We design, manufacture, source and sell a broad range of apparel essentials such as t-shirts, bras, panties, men’s underwear, kids’ underwear, socks, hosiery, casualwear and activewear.
 
We were spun off from Sara Lee on September 5, 2006. In connection with the spin off, Sara Lee contributed its branded apparel Americas and Asia business to us and distributed all of the outstanding shares of our common stock to its stockholders on a pro rata basis. As a result of the spin off, Sara Lee ceased to own any equity interest in our company. In this prospectus, we describe the businesses contributed to us by Sara Lee in the spin off as if the contributed businesses were our business for all historical periods described. References in this prospectus to our assets, liabilities, products, businesses or activities of our business for periods including or prior to the spin off are generally intended to refer to the historical assets, liabilities, products, businesses or activities of the contributed businesses as the businesses were conducted as part of Sara Lee and its subsidiaries prior to the spin off.
 
Following the spin off, we changed our fiscal year end from the Saturday closest to June 30 to the Saturday closest to December 31. This change created a transition period beginning on July 2, 2006, the day following the end of our 2006 fiscal year on July 1, 2006, and ending on December 30, 2006.
 
In the six month transition period ended December 30, 2006, we generated $2.3 billion in net sales and $190.0 million in operating profit. Our products are sold through multiple distribution channels. During the six months ended December 30, 2006, approximately 47% of our net sales were to mass merchants, 20% were to national chains and department stores, 9% were direct to consumer, 9% were in our international segment and 15% were to other retail channels such as embellishers, specialty retailers, warehouse clubs and sporting goods stores. In addition to designing and marketing apparel essentials, we have a long history of operating a global supply chain that incorporates a mix of self-manufacturing, third-party contractors and third-party sourcing.
 
The apparel essentials segment of the apparel industry is characterized by frequently replenished items, such as t-shirts, bras, panties, men’s underwear, kids’ underwear, socks and hosiery. Growth and sales in the apparel essentials industry are not primarily driven by fashion, in contrast to other areas of the broader apparel industry. Rather, we focus on the core attributes of comfort, fit and value, while remaining current with regard to consumer trends.
 
Our business is organized into five operating segments. These segments — innerwear, outerwear, hosiery, international and other — are reportable segments for financial reporting purposes. The following table summarizes our operating segments by category:
 
         
Segment
 
Primary Products
 
Primary Brands
 
Innerwear
  Intimate apparel, such as bras, panties and bodywear   Hanes, Playtex, Bali, barely there, Just My Size, Wonderbra
    Men’s underwear and kids’ underwear   Hanes, Champion, Polo Ralph Lauren*
    Socks   Hanes, Champion
Outerwear
  Activewear, such as performance t-shirts and shorts   Hanes, Champion, Just My Size
    Casualwear, such as t-shirts, fleece and sport shirts   Hanes, Just My Size, Outer Banks, Hanes Beefy-T
Hosiery
  Hosiery   L’eggs, Hanes, Just My Size
International
  Activewear, men’s underwear, kids’ underwear, intimate apparel, socks, hosiery and casualwear   Hanes, Wonderbra**, Playtex**, Champion, Rinbros, Bali
Other
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* Brand used under a license agreement.
 
** As a result of the February 2006 sale of Sara Lee’s European branded apparel business, we are not permitted to sell this brand in the member states of the European Union, or the “EU,” several other European countries and South Africa.
 
Our Competitive Strengths
 
Strong Brands with Leading Market Positions.  Our brands have a strong heritage in the apparel essentials industry. According to NPD, our brands hold either the number one or number two U.S. market position by sales in most product categories in which we compete, on a rolling year-end basis as of December 2006. Our brands enjoy high awareness among consumers according to a 2006 brand equity analysis by Millward Brown Market Research. According to a 2006 survey of consumer brand awareness by Women’s Wear Daily, Hanes is the most recognized apparel and accessory brand among women in the United States. According to Millward Brown Market Research, Hanes is found in over 85% of the United States households who have purchased men’s or women’s casual clothing or underwear in the 12-month period ended December 31, 2006. Our creative, focused advertising campaigns have been an important element in the continued success and visibility of our brands. We employ a multimedia marketing plan involving national television, radio, Internet, direct mail and in-store advertising, as well as targeted celebrity endorsements, to communicate the key features and benefits of our brands to consumers. We believe that these marketing programs reinforce and enhance our strong brand awareness across our product categories.
 
High-Volume, Core Essentials Focus.  We sell high-volume, frequently replenished apparel essentials. The majority of our core styles continue from year to year, with variations only in color, fabric or design details, and are frequently replenished by consumers. For example, we believe the average U.S. consumer makes 3.5 trips to retailers to purchase men’s underwear and 4.5 trips to purchase panties annually. We believe that our status as a high-volume seller of core apparel essentials creates a more stable and predictable revenue base and reduces our exposure to dramatic fashion shifts often observed in the general apparel industry.
 
Significant Scale of Operations.  According to NPD, we are the largest seller of apparel essentials in the United States as measured by sales on a rolling year-end basis as of December 2006. Most of our products are sold to large retailers which have high-volume demands. We have met the demands of our customers by developing vertically integrated operations and an extensive network of owned facilities and third-party manufacturers over a broad geographic footprint. We believe that we are able to leverage our significant scale of operations to provide us with greater manufacturing efficiencies, purchasing power and product design, marketing and customer management resources than our smaller competitors.
 
Significant Cash Flow Generation.  Due to our strong brands and market position, our business has historically generated significant cash flow. In the six months ended December 30, 2006 and in fiscal 2006, 2005 and 2004, we generated $113.0, $400.0 million, $446.8 million and $410.2 million, respectively, of cash from operating activities net of cash used in investing activities. Our goal is to maximize cash flow in a manner that gives us the flexibility to create shareholder value by investing in our business, reducing debt and returning capital to our shareholders.
 
Strong Customer Relationships.  We sell our products primarily through large, high-volume retailers, including mass merchants, department stores and national chains. We have strong, long-term relationships with our top customers, including relationships of more than ten years with each of our top ten customers. The size and operational scale of the high-volume retailers with which we do business require extensive category and product knowledge and specialized services regarding the quantity, quality and planning of orders. In the late 1980s, we undertook a shift in our approach to our relationships with our largest customers when we sought to align significant parts of our organization with corresponding parts of their organizations. For example, we are organized into teams that sell to and service our customers across a range of functional areas, such as demand planning, replenishment and logistics. We also have entered into customer-specific programs such as the introduction in 2004 of C9 by Champion products marketed and sold through Target stores. Through these efforts, we have become the largest apparel essentials supplier to many of our customers.


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Strong Management Team.  We have strengthened our management team through the addition of experienced executives in key leadership roles. Richard Noll, our Chief Executive Officer, has extensive management experience in the apparel and consumer products industries. During his 14-year tenure at Sara Lee, Mr. Noll led Sara Lee’s sock and hosiery businesses, Sara Lee Direct and Sara Lee Mexico (all of which are now part of our business), as well as the Sara Lee Bakery Group and Sara Lee Australia. Lee Wyatt, our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, has broad experience in executive financial management, including tenures as Chief Financial Officer at Sonic Automotive, a publicly traded automotive aftermarket supplier, and Sealy Corporation. Gerald Evans, our Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Kevin Hall, our Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, and Joia Johnson, our Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, also add significant experience and leadership to our management team. The additions of Messrs. Noll and Wyatt complement the leadership and experience provided by Lee Chaden, our Executive Chairman, who has extensive experience within the apparel and consumer products industries.
 
Key Business Strategies
 
Our core strategies are to build our largest, strongest brands in core categories by driving innovation in key items, to continually reduce our costs by consolidating our organization and globalizing our supply chain and to use our strong, consistent cash flows to fund business growth, supply-chain reorganization and debt reduction and to repurchase shares to offset dilution. Specifically, we intend to focus on the following strategic initiatives:
 
Increase the Strength of Our Brands with Consumers.  Our advertising and marketing campaigns have been an important element in the success and visibility of our brands. We intend to increase our level of marketing support behind our key brands with targeted, effective advertising and marketing campaigns. For example, in fiscal 2005, we launched a comprehensive marketing campaign titled “Look Who We’ve Got Our Hanes on Now,” which we believe significantly increased positive consumer attitudes about the Hanes brand in the areas of stylishness, distinctiveness and up-to-date products.
 
Our ability to react to changing customer needs and industry trends will continue to be key to our success. Our design, research and product development teams, in partnership with our marketing teams, drive our efforts to bring innovations to market. We intend to leverage our insights into consumer demand in the apparel essentials industry to develop new products within our existing lines and to modify our existing core products in ways that make them more appealing, addressing changing customer needs and industry trends. Examples of our success to date include:
 
  •  Tagless garments — where the label is embroidered or printed directly on the garment instead of attached on a tag — which we first released in t-shirts under our Hanes brand (2002), and subsequently expanded into other products such as outerwear tops (2003) and panties (2004).
 
  •  “Comfort Soft” bands in our underwear and bra lines, which deliver to our consumers a softer, more comfortable feel with the same durable fit (2004 and 2005).
 
  •  New versions of our Double Dry wicking products and Friction Free running products under our Champion brand (2005).
 
  •  The “no poke” wire which was successfully introduced to the market in our Bali brand bras (2004).
 
Strengthen Our Retail Relationships.  We intend to expand our market share at large, national retailers by applying our extensive category and product knowledge, leveraging our use of multi-functional customer management teams and developing new customer-specific programs such as C9 by Champion for Target. Our goal is to strengthen and deepen our existing strategic relationships with retailers and develop new strategic relationships. Additionally, we plan to expand distribution by providing manufacturing and production of apparel essentials products to specialty stores and other distribution channels, such as direct to consumer through the Internet.


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Develop a Lower-Cost Efficient Supply Chain.  As a provider of high-volume products, we are continually seeking to improve our cost-competitiveness and operating flexibility through supply chain initiatives. In this regard, we have launched two textile manufacturing projects outside of the United States — an owned textile manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic, which began production in early 2006, and a strategic alliance with a third-party textile manufacturer in El Salvador, which began production in 2005. Over the next several years, we will continue to transition additional parts of our supply chain from the United States to locations in Central America, the Caribbean Basin and Asia in an effort to optimize our cost structure. We intend to continue to self-manufacture core products where we can protect or gain a significant cost advantage through scale or in cases where we seek to protect proprietary processes and technology. We plan to continue to selectively source product categories that do not meet these criteria from third-party manufacturers. We expect that in future years our supply chain will become more balanced across the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. Our customers require a high level of service and responsiveness, and we intend to continue to meet these needs through a carefully managed facility migration process. We expect that these changes in our supply chain will result in significant cost efficiencies and increased asset utilization.
 
Create a More Integrated, Focused Company.  Historically, we have had a decentralized operating structure, with many distinct operating units. We are in the process of consolidating functions, such as purchasing, finance, manufacturing/sourcing, planning, marketing and product development, across all of our product categories in the United States. We also are in the process of integrating our distribution operations and information technology systems. We believe that these initiatives will streamline our operations, improve our inventory management, reduce costs, standardize processes and allow us to distribute our products more effectively to retailers. We expect that our initiative to integrate our technology systems also will provide us with more timely information, increasing our ability to allocate capital and manage our business more effectively.
 
Our Industry
 
The overall U.S. apparel market and the core categories critical to our future success will continue to be influenced by a number of broad-based trends:
 
  •  the U.S. population is predicted to increase at a rate of less than 1% annually, with the rate of increase declining through 2050, with a continued aging of the population and a shift in the ethnic mix;
 
  •  changing attitudes about fashion, the need for versatility, and continuing preferences for more casual apparel are expected to support the strength of basic or classic styles of “relaxed apparel;”
 
  •  the impact of a continued deflationary environment in our business and the apparel essentials industry;
 
  •  continued increases in body size across all age groups and genders, and especially among children, will drive demand for plus-sized apparel; and
 
  •  intense competition and continued consolidation in the retail industry, the shifting of formats among major retailers, convenience and value will continue to be key drivers.
 
In addition, we anticipate growth in the apparel essentials industry will be driven in part by product improvements and innovations. Improvements in product features, such as stretch in t-shirts or tagless garment labels, or in increased variety through new sizes or styles, such as half sizes and boy leg briefs, are expected to enhance consumer appeal and category demand. Often the innovations and improvements in our industry are not trend-driven, but are designed to react to identifiable consumer needs and demands. As a consequence, the apparel essentials market is characterized by lower fashion risks compared to other apparel categories.
 
Our Brands
 
Our portfolio of leading brands is designed to address the needs and wants of various consumer segments across a broad range of apparel essentials products. Each of our brands has a particular consumer positioning that distinguishes it from its competitors and guides its advertising and product development. We discuss our brands in more detail below.


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Hanes is the largest and most widely recognized brand in our portfolio. According to a 2006 survey of consumer brand awareness by Women’s Wear Daily, Hanes is the most recognized apparel and accessory brand among women in the United States. The Hanes brand covers all of our product categories, including men’s underwear, kids’ underwear, bras, panties, socks, t-shirts, fleece and sheer hosiery. Hanes stands for outstanding comfort, style and value. According to Millward Brown Market Research, Hanes is found in over 85% of the United States households who have purchased men’s or women’s casual clothing or underwear in the 12-month period ended December 31, 2006.
 
Champion is our second-largest brand. Specializing in athletic performance apparel, the Champion brand is designed for everyday athletes. We believe that Champion’s combination of comfort, fit and style provides athletes with mobility, durability and up-to-date styles, all product qualities that are important in the sale of athletic products. We also distribute products under the C9 by Champion brand exclusively through Target stores.
 
Playtex, the third-largest brand within our portfolio, offers a line of bras, panties and shapewear, including products that offer solutions for hard to fit figures. Bali is the fourth-largest brand within our portfolio. Bali offers a range of bras, panties and shapewear sold in the department store channel. Our brand portfolio also includes the following well-known brands: L’eggs, Just My Size, barely there, Wonderbra, Outer Banks and Duofold. These brands serve to round out our product offerings, allowing us to give consumers a variety of options to meet their diverse needs.
 
Our Segments
 
We manage and report our operations in five segments, each of which is a reportable segment: innerwear, outerwear, hosiery, international and other. These segments are organized principally by product category and geographic location. Management of each segment is responsible for the assets and operations of these businesses. For more information about our segments, see Note 20 to our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements included in this prospectus.
 
Innerwear
 
The innerwear segment focuses on core apparel essentials, and consists of products such as women’s intimate apparel, men’s underwear, kids’ underwear, socks, thermals and sleepwear, marketed under well-known brands that are trusted by consumers. We are an intimate apparel category leader in the United States with our Hanes, Playtex, Bali, barely there, Just My Size and Wonderbra brands, offering a full line of bras, panties and bodywear. We are also a leading manufacturer and marketer of men’s underwear and kids’ underwear under the Hanes and Champion brand names. We also produce underwear products under a licensing agreement with Polo Ralph Lauren. Our net sales for the six months ended December 30, 2006 from our innerwear segment were $1.3 billion, representing approximately 57% of total segment net sales.
 
Outerwear
 
We are a leader in the casualwear and activewear markets through our Hanes, Champion and Just My Size brands, where we offer products such as t-shirts and fleece. Our casualwear lines offer a range of quality, comfortable clothing for men, women and children marketed under the Hanes and Just My Size brands. The Just My Size brand offers casual apparel designed exclusively to meet the needs of plus-size women. In addition to activewear for men and women, Champion provides uniforms for athletic programs and in 2004 launched an apparel program at Target stores, C9 by Champion. We also license our Champion name for collegiate apparel and footwear. We also supply our t-shirts, sportshirts and fleece products to screen printers and embellishers, who imprint or embroider the product and then resell to specialty retailers and organizations such as resorts and professional sports clubs. We sell our products to screen printers and embellishers primarily under the Hanes, Hanes Beefy-T and Outer Banks brands. Our net sales for the six months ended December 30, 2006 from our outerwear segment were $616 million, representing approximately 27% of total segment net sales.


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Hosiery
 
We are the leading marketer of women’s sheer hosiery in the United States. We compete in the hosiery market by striving to offer superior values and executing integrated marketing activities, as well as focusing on the style of our hosiery products. We market hosiery products under our Hanes, L’eggs and Just My Size brands. Our net sales for the six months ended December 30, 2006 from our hosiery segment were $144 million, representing approximately 6% of total segment net sales. Consistent with a sustained decline in the hosiery industry due to changes in consumer preferences, our net sales from hosiery sales have declined each year since 1995.
 
International
 
International includes products that span across the innerwear, outerwear and hosiery reportable segments. Our net sales in this segment included sales in Europe, Asia, Canada and Latin America. Japan, Canada and Mexico are our largest international markets, and we also have opened sales offices in India and China. Our net sales for the six months ended December 30, 2006 from our international segment were $198 million, representing approximately 9% of total segment net sales.
 
Other
 
Our net sales in this segment are comprised of sales of nonfinished products such as fabric and certain other materials in the United States, Asia and Latin America in order to maintain asset utilization at certain manufacturing facilities. Our net sales for the six months ended December 30, 2006 from our other segment were $19 million, representing approximately 1% of total segment net sales.
 
Design, Research and Product Development
 
At the core of our design, research and product development capabilities is a team of more than 300 professionals. As part of plan to consolidate our operations, we combined our design, research and development teams into an integrated group for all of our product categories. A facility located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is the center of our research, technical design and product development efforts. We also employ creative design and product development personnel in our design center in New York City. During the six months ended December 30, 2006 and fiscal 2006, 2005 and 2004, we spent approximately $23 million, $55 million, $51 million and $53 million, respectively, on design, research and product development.
 
Customers
 
In the six months ended December 30, 2006, approximately 91% of our net sales were to customers in the United States and approximately 9% were to customers outside the United States. Domestically, almost 82% of our net sales were wholesale sales to retailers, 9% were wholesale sales to third-party embellishers and 9% were direct to consumer. We have well-established relationships with some of the largest apparel retailers in the world. Our largest customers are Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., or “Wal-Mart,” Target and Kohl’s Corporation, or “Kohl’s,” accounting for 28%, 15% and 6%, respectively, of our total sales in the six months ended December 30, 2006. As is common in the apparel essentials industry, we generally do not have purchase agreements that obligate our customers, including Wal-Mart, to purchase our products. However, all of our key customer relationships have been in place for ten years or more. Wal-Mart and Target are our only customers with sales that exceed 10% of any individual segment’s sales. In our innerwear segment, Wal-Mart accounted for 35% of sales and Target accounted for 12% of sales during the six months ended December 30, 2006. In our outerwear segment, Wal-Mart accounted for 24% of sales and Target accounted for 29% of sales during the six months ended December 30, 2006. In our hosiery and international segments, Wal-Mart accounted for 22% and 14% of sales, respectively, during the six months ended December 30, 2006.
 
Due to their size and operational scale, high-volume retailers require extensive category and product knowledge and specialized services regarding the quantity, quality and timing of product orders. We have organized multifunctional customer management teams, which has allowed us to form strategic long-term relationships with these customers and efficiently focus resources on category, product and service expertise.


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Smaller regional customers attracted to our leading brands and quality products also represent an important component of our distribution, and our organizational model provides for an efficient use of resources that delivers a high level of category and channel expertise and services to these customers.
 
Sales to the mass merchant channel accounted for approximately 47% of our net sales in the six months ended December 30, 2006. We sell all of our product categories in this channel primarily under our Hanes, Just My Size, Playtex and C9 by Champion brands. Mass merchants feature high-volume, low-cost sales of basic apparel items along with a diverse variety of consumer goods products, such as grocery and drug products and other hard lines, and are characterized by large retailers, such as Wal-Mart. Wal-Mart, which accounted for approximately 28% of our net sales during the six months ended December 30, 2006, is our largest mass merchant customer.
 
Sales to the national chains and department stores channel accounted for approximately 20% of our net sales during the six months ended December 30, 2006. These retailers target a higher-income consumer than mass merchants, focus more of their sales on apparel items rather than other consumer goods such as grocery and drug products, and are characterized by large retailers such as Sears, Roebuck and Co., JC Penney Company, Inc. and Kohl’s. We sell all of our product categories in this channel. Traditional department stores target higher-income consumers and carry more high-end, fashion conscious products than national chains or mass merchants and tend to operate in higher-income areas and commercial centers. Traditional department stores are characterized by large retailers such as Macy’s and Dillard’s, Inc. We sell products in our intimate apparel, hosiery and underwear categories through these department stores.
 
Sales to the direct to consumer channel accounted for approximately 9% of our net sales in the six months ended December 30, 2006. We sell our branded products directly to consumers through our approximately 220 outlet stores, as well as our catalogs and our web sites operating under the Hanes name as well as OneHanes Place, Outer Banks, Just My Size and Champion. Our outlet stores are value-based, offering the consumer a savings of 25% to 40% off suggested retail prices, and sell first-quality, excess, post-season, obsolete and slightly imperfect products. Our catalogs and web sites address the growing direct to consumer channel that operates in today’s 24/7 retail environment, and we have an active database of approximately two million consumers receiving our catalogs and emails. Our web sites have experienced significant growth and we expect this trend to continue as more consumers embrace this retail shopping channel.
 
Sales in our international segment represented approximately 9% of our net sales during the six months ended December 30, 2006, and included sales in Europe, Asia, Canada and Latin America. Japan, Canada and Mexico are our largest international markets, and we also have opened sales offices in India and China. We operate in several locations in Latin America including Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Brazil and Central America. From an export business perspective, we use distributors to service customers in the Middle East and Asia, and have a limited presence in Latin America. The primary focus of the export business is Hanes underwear and Bali, Playtex, Wonderbra and barely there intimate apparel.
 
Sales in other channels represented approximately 15% of our net sales during the six months ended December 30, 2006. We sell t-shirts, golf and sport shirts and fleece sweatshirts to third-party embellishers primarily under our Hanes, Hanes Beefy-T and Outer Banks brands. Sales to third-party embellishers accounted for approximately 9% of our net sales during the six months ended December 30, 2006. We also sell a significant range of our underwear, activewear and sock products under the Champion brand to wholesale clubs, such as Costco, and sporting goods stores, such as The Sports Authority, Inc. We sell primarily legwear and underwear products under the Hanes and L’eggs brands to food, drug and variety stores. We sell our branded apparel essentials products to the U.S. military for sale to servicemen and servicewomen.
 
Inventory
 
Effective inventory management is a key component of our future success. Because our customers do not purchase our products under long-term supply contracts, but rather on a purchase order basis, effective inventory management requires close coordination with the customer base. We employ various types of inventory management techniques that include collaborative forecasting and planning, vendor-managed inventory, key event management and various forms of replenishment management processes. We have demand


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management planners in our customer management group who work closely with customers to develop demand forecasts that are passed to the supply chain. We also have professionals within the customer management group who coordinate daily with our larger customers to help ensure that our customers’ planned inventory levels are in fact available at their individual retail outlets. Additionally, within our supply chain organization we have dedicated professionals that translate the demand forecast into our inventory strategy and specific production plans. These individuals work closely with our customer management team to balance inventory investment/exposure with customer service targets.
 
Seasonality
 
Generally, our diverse range of product offerings helps mitigate the impact of seasonal changes in demand for certain items. Nevertheless, we are subject to some degree of seasonality. Sales are typically higher in the two quarters ending in September and December. Socks, hosiery and fleece products generally have higher sales during this period as a result of cooler weather, back-to-school shopping and holidays. Sales levels in a period are also impacted by customers’ decisions to increase or decrease their inventory levels in response to anticipated consumer demand.
 
Marketing
 
Our strategy is to bring consumer-driven innovation to market in a compelling way. Our approach is to build targeted, effective multimedia advertising and marketing campaigns regarding our portfolio of key brands. In addition, we will explore new marketing opportunities through which we can communicate the key features and benefits of our brands to consumers. For example, in fiscal 2005, we launched our comprehensive “Look Who We’ve Got Our Hanes on Now” marketing campaign, which we believe significantly increased positive consumer attitudes about the Hanes brand in the areas of stylishness, distinctiveness and up-to-date products. We believe that the strength of our consumer insights, our distinctive brand propositions and our focus on integrated marketing give us a competitive advantage in the fragmented apparel marketplace.
 
Distribution
 
We distribute our products for the U.S. market primarily from U.S.-based company-owned and company-operated distribution centers. As of December 30, 2006, we operated 32 distribution centers and also performed direct ship services from selected Central America-, Caribbean Basin- and Mexico-based operations to the U.S. markets. International distribution operations use a combination of third-party logistics providers, as well as owned and operated distribution operations, to distribute goods to our various international markets. We are currently in the process of consolidating several of our U.S. distribution centers. In this process, we intend to centralize our distribution centers around our Winston-Salem, North Carolina, base, and we announced the closure of three distribution centers in the United States during the six months ended December 30, 2006. During the six months ended December 30, 2006, we opened our first West Coast distribution center in California.
 
Manufacturing and Sourcing
 
During the six months ended December 30, 2006, approximately 77% of our finished goods sold in the United States were manufactured through a combination of facilities we own and operate and facilities owned and operated by third-party contractors. These contractors perform some of the steps in the manufacturing process for us, such as cutting and/or sewing. We sourced the remainder of our finished goods from third-party manufacturers who supply us with finished products based on our designs. We believe that our balanced approach to product supply, which relies on a combination of owned, contracted and sourced manufacturing located across different geographic regions, increases the efficiency of our operations, reduces product costs and offers customers a reliable source of supply.


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Finished Goods That Are Manufactured by Hanesbrands
 
The manufacturing process for finished goods that we manufacture begins with raw materials we obtain from third parties. The principal raw materials in our product categories are cotton and synthetics. Our costs for cotton yarn and cotton-based textiles vary based upon the fluctuating and often volatile cost of cotton, which is affected by, among other factors, weather, consumer demand, speculation on the commodities market and the relative valuations and fluctuations of the currencies of producer versus consumer countries. We attempt to mitigate the effect of fluctuating raw material costs by entering into short-term supply agreements that set the price we will pay for cotton yarn and cotton-based textiles in future periods. We also enter into hedging contracts on cotton designed to protect us from severe market fluctuations in the wholesale prices of cotton. In addition to cotton yarn and cotton-based textiles, we use thread and trim for product identification, buttons, zippers, snaps and lace.
 
Fluctuations in crude oil or petroleum prices may also influence the prices of items used in our business, such as chemicals, dyestuffs, polyester yarn and foam. Alternate sources of these materials and services are readily available. After they are sourced, cotton and synthetic materials are spun into yarn, which is then knitted into cotton, synthetic and blended fabrics. We spin a significant portion of the yarn and knit a significant portion of the fabrics we use in our owned and operated facilities. To a lesser extent, we purchase fabric from several domestic and international suppliers in conjunction with scheduled production. These fabrics are cut and sewn into finished products, either by us or by third-party contractors. Most of our cutting and sewing operations are located in Central America and the Caribbean Basin.
 
In making decisions about the location of manufacturing operations and third-party sources of supply, we consider a number of factors including local labor costs, quality of production, applicable quotas and duties, and freight costs. Although, according to a 2005 study, approximately 80% of our workforce in fiscal 2005 was located outside the United States, approximately 70% of our labor costs in fiscal 2005 were related to our domestic workforce. We continue to evaluate actions to reduce our U.S. workforce over time, which should have the effect of reducing our total labor costs. Over the past ten years, we have engaged in a substantial asset relocation strategy designed to eliminate or relocate portions of our U.S.-based manufacturing operations to lower-cost locations in Central America, the Caribbean Basin and Asia. For example, at an owned textile manufacturing facility in the Dominican Republic, which began production in early 2006, and through a strategic alliance with a third-party textile manufacturer in El Salvador, which began production in 2005, textiles are knit, dyed, finished and cut in accordance with our specifications. We expect to achieve cost efficiencies from our operations at these facilities primarily as a result of lower labor costs. In addition, because these manufacturing facilities are located in close proximity to the sewing operations to which the manufactured textiles must be transported, we expect to achieve additional efficiencies by reducing the amount of time needed to produce finished goods. We also expect to increase asset utilization through the operations at these facilities. In connection with moving operations from other facilities, we reduced excess manufacturing capacity. We closed two of our owned textile facilities in the United States in connection with these projects.
 
During the six months ended December 30, 2006, we announced decisions to close four textile and sewing plants in the United States, Puerto Rico and Mexico and consolidate three distribution centers in the United States. As further plans are developed and approved by management and our board of directors, we expect to recognize additional restructuring costs to eliminate duplicative functions within the organization and transition a significant portion of our manufacturing capacity to lower-cost locations. As a result of these efforts, we expect to incur approximately $250 million in restructuring and related charges over the three year period following the spin off from Sara Lee of which approximately half is expected to be noncash.
 
Finished Goods That Are Manufactured by Third Parties
 
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safety conditions and conformity with local laws. Each new supplier must be inspected and agree to comprehensive compliance terms prior to performance of any production on our behalf. We audit compliance with these standards and maintain strict compliance performance records. In addition to our audit procedures, we require certain of our suppliers to be Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production, or “WRAP,” certified. WRAP is a stringent apparel certification program that independently monitors and certifies compliance with certain specified manufacturing standards that are intended to ensure that a given factory produces sewn goods under lawful, humane, and ethical conditions. WRAP uses third-party, independent certification firms and requires factory-by-factory certification.
 
Trade Regulation
 
We are exposed to certain risks of doing business outside of the United States. We import goods from company-owned facilities in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean Basin, and from suppliers in those areas and in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. These import transactions had been subject to constraints imposed by bilateral agreements that imposed quotas that limi