Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 14, 2024


Carter’s, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-31829

13-3912933

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

Phipps Tower,

3438 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1800

Atlanta, Georgia 30326

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(678) 791-1000

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:


☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading
Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange
on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.01 per share

CRI

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 ((§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ((§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On November 14, 2024, the Company announced, in a press release, the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend to the Company’s shareholders. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. The information in Item 7.01 of this report shall not be treated as filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits




Exhibit Number			Description

99.1			Press Release Dated November 14, 2024
104			The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted as Inline XBRL

Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Carter’s, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


November 14, 2024	CARTER’S, INC.

	By:	/s/ Antonio D. Robinson
	Name:	Antonio D. Robinson
	Title:	Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, CSR & Chief Compliance Officer

EXHIBIT 99.1


			Contact:
			Sean McHugh
			Vice President & Treasurer
			(678) 791-7615

Carter’s, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend

ATLANTA, November 14, 2024 – The Board of Directors of Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share, payable on December 6, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 25, 2024.

Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates will be at the discretion of the Board based on a number of factors, including the Company’s future financial performance and other considerations.

About Carter’s, Inc.

Carter’s, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh brands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold through over 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and online at www.carters.com, www.oshkosh.com, www.cartersoshkosh.ca, and www.carters.com.mx. Carter’s is the largest supplier of young children’s apparel to the largest retailers in North America. Its brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. The Company’s Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart, its Just One You brand is available at Target, and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon.com. The Company also owns Little Planet, a brand focused on organic fabrics and sustainable materials, and Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carter’s is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information may be found at www.carters.com.

Document and Entity Information Entity Information	Nov. 14, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
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Document Period End Date	Nov. 14, 2024
Entity Registrant Name	Carter’s, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity File Number	001-31829
Entity Tax Identification Number	13-3912933
Entity Address, Address Line One	Phipps Tower
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