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Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) generates frequent news as a manufacturer of everyday basic apparel with a vertically integrated, large-scale production platform. Company updates often highlight developments in its activewear, underwear, socks, hosiery and intimates categories, as well as changes in its brand portfolio and customer channels across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.
Recent news has focused heavily on Gildan’s acquisition of HanesBrands Inc., which the company describes as creating a global basic apparel leader and doubling its revenues. Coverage includes the initial merger agreement, financing plans such as the pricing of senior unsecured notes, and the subsequent announcement that the acquisition has been completed, along with commentary on expected cost synergies and expanded scale.
Investors following GIL news will also see quarterly earnings releases detailing net sales, operating margins, category performance in Activewear and Hosiery and underwear, and commentary on the Gildan Sustainable Growth (GSG) strategy. These releases often include updated full-year guidance, information on capital allocation such as dividends and share repurchases, and discussion of demand trends in key markets.
Additional news items cover distribution partnerships and conferences, including exclusive wholesale distribution arrangements with S&S Activewear in the Canadian and U.S. imprintables markets, and participation in institutional investor and industry conferences. For readers tracking GIL, this news page provides a centralized view of corporate announcements, financial results, strategic transactions and channel partnerships related to Gildan’s basic apparel business.
Gildan (NYSE: GIL) will report third quarter 2025 financial and operating results on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. A press release will be issued before markets open and a conference call for financial analysts and institutional investors is scheduled the same day at 8:30 AM ET. Participants include Glenn J. Chamandy (CEO), Chuck Ward (COO), Luca Barile (CFO) and Jessy Hayem (SVP, Head of Investor Relations and Global Communications).
Dial-in details: (800) 715-9871 (Canada & U.S.) or (646) 307-1963 (international) with passcode 5215005#. A replay will be available for 7 days starting at 12:30 PM EST with the same passcode. A live audio webcast and replay are available via the Gildan Q3 2025 audio webcast link.
Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) has announced the pricing of a US$1.2 billion senior unsecured notes offering in two series: US$600 million of 4.700% notes due October 7, 2030, and US$600 million of 5.400% notes due October 7, 2035.
The proceeds will be used to fund the cash portion of the Hanesbrands Inc. acquisition, refinance Hanesbrands' existing debt, and cover related transaction fees. The offering is expected to close around October 7, 2025. The notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to certain non-U.S. persons under Regulation S.
Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) announced its upcoming participation in CIBC's 24th Annual Eastern Institutional Investor Conference in Montreal. The company's key executives, including CEO Glenn J. Chamandy, CFO Luca Barile, and SVP of IR Jessy Hayem, will engage in a fireside chat and conduct one-on-one meetings with investors on September 25, 2025.
Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) announced its participation in the upcoming 29th Annual Scotiabank Back to School Conference in Toronto on September 17, 2025. The company's key executives, including CEO Glenn J. Chamandy, CFO Luca Barile, and SVP of Investor Relations Jessy Hayem, will engage in a fireside chat and hold one-on-one meetings with investors during the conference.
Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) and HanesBrands (NYSE:HBI) have announced a definitive merger agreement where Gildan will acquire HanesBrands in a transaction valued at approximately $4.4 billion enterprise value. Under the agreement, HanesBrands shareholders will receive 0.102 Gildan shares and $0.80 in cash per share, representing a 24% premium.
The merger will create a global basic apparel leader, with HanesBrands shareholders owning 19.9% of Gildan shares upon closing. The combined company expects to achieve $200 million in annual run-rate cost synergies within three years. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to Gildan's adjusted diluted EPS and over 20% accretive including synergies.
The deal is anticipated to close in late 2025 or early 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and HanesBrands shareholder approval. Gildan has secured $2.3 billion in committed transaction financing and expects to maintain an investment grade profile.
Gildan (NYSE:GIL) has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with S&S Activewear for its American Apparel® brand in the U.S. imprintables market, effective December 28, 2025.
The partnership aims to strengthen American Apparel's brand awareness and drive sales through S&S Activewear's nationwide network, leveraging their scale, technology, and customer relationships. The brand is known for its premium quality clothing, timeless styles, and commitment to sustainability, with products manufactured in Gildan's facilities under their Made With Respect™ program.
Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) has announced S&S Activewear as its exclusive wholesale distributor for the Canadian printwear market, effective December 28, 2025. The partnership will cover Gildan's entire brand portfolio, including Gildan®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, and Champion®.
The strategic alliance aims to enhance product availability and service for Canadian customers by combining Gildan's product supply capabilities with S&S Activewear's distribution network, which reaches over 99% of the Canadian population with one and two-day service. The partnership represents an expansion of their existing collaboration in the Canadian market.
Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) reported record Q2 2025 results with net sales reaching $919 million, up 6.5% year-over-year. The company achieved an operating margin of 21.7% and adjusted operating margin of 22.7%. Activewear sales grew 12% to $822 million, while Hosiery and Underwear sales declined 23.3% to $96 million.
Key financial highlights include GAAP diluted EPS of $0.91 (up 160%) and record adjusted diluted EPS of $0.97 (up 31.1%). The company generated $188 million in operating cash flow and returned $145 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Gildan narrowed its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.40-$3.56, maintaining expectations for mid-single-digit revenue growth and approximately 50 basis points improvement in adjusted operating margin.
Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call for Thursday, July 31, 2025. The company will issue a press release before market open, followed by a conference call at 8:30 AM ET.
Key executives participating in the call include CEO Glenn J. Chamandy, COO Chuck Ward, CFO Luca Barile, and SVP of IR Jessy Hayem. The call is primarily intended for financial analysts and institutional investors.
Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) has received significant recognition for its sustainability efforts, being named to Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens list by Corporate Knights for the fourth consecutive year and TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies list.
The company stands out as one of only two companies in the Textiles and Clothing Manufacturing sector on the Corporate Knights list, and one of 13 Canadian companies featured on TIME's global sustainability ranking. Companies were evaluated on multiple criteria, including resource management, sustainable revenue, employee management, and supplier performance.
CEO Glenn Chamandy emphasized that ESG is a key pillar of Gildan's Sustainable Growth strategy, highlighting the company's commitment to sustainable apparel manufacturing.