Carters SEC Filings

Carter’s, Inc. filed a current report describing its participation in a fireside chat at the ICR Conference 2026 on January 12, 2026. During this event, the company expects to share preliminary financial results, including a range of consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending January 3, 2026, along with preliminary results for its U.S. Retail, U.S. Wholesale, and International segments. These preliminary figures are discussed in a press release dated January 9, 2026, which is attached as an exhibit and incorporated by reference.

Carter’s, Inc.12/05/2025, the director acquired 15.2424 shares of Carter’s common stock at a stated price of $0, reflecting stock units credited in connection with a dividend payment rather than an open-market purchase.

Following this transaction, the director beneficially owned a total of 22,729.0567 shares of Carter’s common stock in direct form. The filing clarifies that these shares arise from the company’s established deferred compensation arrangements for directors, and not from a new equity award or discretionary stock grant.

Carter’s, Inc. director reports small share credit from dividend program

A director of Carter’s, Inc. (CRI) reported receiving 15.2424 shares of common stock on 12/05/2025. These shares were credited under the company’s director deferred compensation program as a result of a dividend payment on Carter’s common stock.

Following this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns a total of 17,007.0567 shares of Carter’s common stock in direct form. This filing reflects an automatic, no-cash-award adjustment tied to dividends rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Carter’s, Inc. announced that its Chief Information & Technology Officer, Raghu Sagi, has resigned. His resignation was submitted on November 21, 2025 and will be effective January 20, 2026. The company thanked Mr. Sagi and extended best wishes for his future endeavors. No other management changes, financial results, or strategic updates are described in this report.

Carter’s, Inc., through its subsidiary The William Carter Company, entered into a new five-year senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility of up to $750 million. This ABL Facility replaces the company’s prior secured revolver and includes a U.S. dollar revolving line, with up to $100 million drawable in certain foreign currencies, plus sub-limits for $100 million in letters of credit and a $50 million swing line. The facility is guaranteed by Carter’s and key domestic subsidiaries and is secured by substantially all tangible and intangible assets, subject to customary exceptions.

The agreement includes covenants that limit additional debt, dividends, and certain investments, with flexibility tied to excess availability and a fixed charge coverage ratio. As of November 17, 2025, the company estimates a borrowing base of about $799 million and availability of about $743 million under the new facility, indicating significant liquidity access under the renewed structure.

Carter’s, Inc. (CRI) filed a Form 4 noting its CFO & COO reported a bona fide gift of 300 shares of common stock on 11/13/2025 (Transaction Code G) to the University of Notre Dame. Following the transaction, the reporting person directly holds 147,025 shares.

The filing notes that some of these shares are restricted shares subject to time-vesting or performance-based restrictions.

AQR Capital Management, LLC and AQR Capital Management Holdings, LLC filed Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G for Carter’s, Inc. (CRI), reporting beneficial ownership of 567,436 shares of common stock, or 1.56% of the class. They report shared voting power: 567,436 and shared dispositive power: 567,436, with no sole voting or dispositive power.

The filers are classified as an investment adviser and a parent holding company, and certify the position was acquired and is held in the ordinary course and not to change or influence control. The date of event is September 30, 2025.

Carter’s, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, The William Carter Company, completed a private offering of $575 million aggregate principal amount of 7.375% senior notes due 2031. The company received net proceeds of approximately $567 million and intends to use them, together with cash on hand, to redeem all outstanding 5.625% senior notes due 2027, pay related fees and expenses, and, with any remainder, for general corporate purposes.

The notes are senior unsecured obligations, fully and unconditionally guaranteed (with certain exceptions) by Carter’s and designated domestic subsidiaries. The indenture includes customary covenants and events of default, and provides for optional redemption terms, including a make‑whole prior to November 15, 2027, and a change‑of‑control and ratings decline repurchase at 101% of principal.

Carter’s also disclosed commitments for a new five‑year senior secured asset‑based revolving credit facility of up to $750 million, anticipated to be entered into on or around November 17, 2025, subject to satisfactory documentation and other conditions, to replace the existing secured revolver.

Carter’s, Inc. amended and restated its By-Laws, effective November 13, 2025. Key changes clarify meeting mechanics and stockholder rights. Special meetings of stockholders may now be called by a majority of directors or by a stockholder of record holding more than 35% of outstanding common stock. If a special meeting is held in lieu of an annual meeting, only business proper for an annual meeting may be brought.

The updates refine notice, proxy, and nomination procedures, including a requirement that a nominating stockholder hold shares through the meeting date, enhanced disclosure and correction obligations, and the Board’s ability to request interviews with nominees. The By-Laws incorporate Delaware General Corporation Law mailing provisions, allow adjournments and recesses, and limit who may call to order and chair stockholder meetings. The company also announced a quarterly cash dividend via press release.