Carters (CRI) Form 4 — Director Receives 16.8031 Shares via Dividend Credit

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Jevin Eagle, a director of Carters, Inc. (CRI), was credited with 16.8031 shares of common stock on 09/12/2025 as part of the company’s director deferred compensation program. The shares were recorded at a $0 price because they represent a dividend payment credited into the plan rather than a market purchase. After this transaction, the reporting person’s beneficial ownership totaled 22,713.8143 shares. The Form 4 was filed individually and signed by an attorney-in-fact, Derek Swanson, on 09/12/2025. The filing indicates the change is non-derivative and direct ownership resulting from the dividend-crediting mechanism.

Positive

• Transparent disclosure of director compensation via the company’s deferred compensation program
• Increase in director’s direct holdings to 22,713.8143 shares, aligning personal stake with company interests

Negative

• None.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Routine director compensation transaction; no cash paid and ownership ticked up slightly.

This Form 4 reports a non-derivative credit of 16.8031 common shares to a director under a deferred compensation program. The transaction is recorded at $0 because it reflects dividend crediting, not a market purchase, and results in 22,713.8143 shares beneficially owned. For investors, this is a procedural disclosure of equity-based director compensation rather than a market signal; there is no indicated sale, exercise, or cash outflow.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Standard compliance filing showing director-share accrual via the company’s deferred compensation plan.

The submission aligns with Section 16 reporting requirements: it names the reporting person, shows the transaction date, transaction code indicating acquisition via plan, and provides post-transaction holdings. The use of an attorney-in-fact signature and explicit explanation that shares were credited as a dividend-payment settlement clarifies the nature of the grant. No governance red flags or unusual related-party transactions are disclosed.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Eagle Jevin

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3438 PEACHTREE ROAD NE

SUITE 1800

(Street)

ATLANTA GA 30326

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CARTERS INC [ CRI ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/12/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	09/12/2025		A		16.8031(1)	A	$0	22,713.8143	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares of common stock credited to the Reporting Person as a result of a dividend payment with respect to the Company's common stock, in accordance with and to be settled pursuant to the terms of the Company's director deferred compensation program.

Remarks:

	/s/Derek Swanson, Attorney-in-Fact	09/12/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did Jevin Eagle report on Form 4 for CRI?

The Form 4 reports that Jevin Eagle was credited with 16.8031 shares of Carters, Inc. common stock on 09/12/2025 under the director deferred compensation program.

Why is the price listed as $0 on the Form 4?

The $0 price reflects that the shares were credited as a dividend payment into the deferred compensation plan, not purchased on the open market.

How many shares does the reporting person own after the transaction?

Following the credited dividend, the reporting person beneficially owns 22,713.8143 shares of common stock.

Was this Form 4 filed individually or jointly?

The filing indicates it was a Form filed by one reporting person (individual filing).

Who signed the Form 4 and when was it signed?

The form was signed by attorney-in-fact Derek Swanson on 09/12/2025.