Carter's (CRI) director Mark Hipp receives 4,266-share stock grant as compensation

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Hipp Mark reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Carter's Inc. director Mark Hipp received a grant of 4,266 shares of Common Stock as part of his director compensation. The shares were awarded at no purchase price and increased his directly held position to 21,184 shares following the transaction. This is a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Hipp Mark

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	4,266	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 21,184 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 4,266 shares Price per share: $0.0000 per share Shares after transaction: 21,184 shares +2 more

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Shares granted 4,266 shares Director compensation equity grant on May 14, 2026

Price per share $0.0000 per share Reported transaction price for granted shares

Shares after transaction 21,184 shares Total Common Stock directly held by Mark Hipp after grant

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of non-derivative Common Stock

Transaction direction acquire Form 4 normalized transaction direction for this grant

Key Terms

Form 4, Common Stock, transaction code, Grant, award, or other acquisition, +1 more

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Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

transaction code regulatory

""transaction_code": "A""

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

""transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

director compensation financial

"These shares were granted as part of the reporting person's director compensation."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Hipp Mark

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3438 PEACHTREE ROAD NE

SUITE 1800

(Street)

ATLANTA GEORGIA 30326

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

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

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

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

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	05/14/2026		A		4,266(1)	A	$0	21,184	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. These shares were granted as part of the reporting person's director compensation.

Remarks:

	/s/Derek Swanson, Attorney-in-Fact	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Carter's (CRI) director Mark Hipp report in this Form 4 filing?

Director Mark Hipp reported receiving a grant of 4,266 shares of Carter's Common Stock. The award was part of his director compensation and did not involve an open-market purchase, increasing his directly held position to 21,184 shares after the grant.

Was the Carter's (CRI) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 shows a compensation grant, not a market purchase. Mark Hipp received 4,266 shares coded as an “A” transaction, meaning a grant, award, or other acquisition, specifically noted as part of his director compensation package.

How many Carter's (CRI) shares does Mark Hipp hold after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported grant, Mark Hipp directly holds 21,184 shares of Carter's Common Stock. This total includes the 4,266 shares awarded as director compensation, providing a snapshot of his direct equity stake following the transaction.

Did Mark Hipp pay for the Carter's (CRI) shares reported in this Form 4?

No cash payment is indicated for the shares. The transaction price per share is reported as 0.0000, and a footnote explains the 4,266 shares were granted as part of Mark Hipp’s director compensation rather than a purchased position.

Does the Carter's (CRI) Form 4 involve any derivative securities or option exercises?

The filing does not report any derivative transactions or option exercises. The single transaction is a non-derivative grant of 4,266 shares of Common Stock, with the derivativeSummary section showing no remaining derivative positions linked to this filing.