[SCHEDULE 13G] Hanesbrands Inc. SEC Filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Loews Corporation reports beneficial ownership of 31,900,000 shares of Hanesbrands Inc., representing 9.0% of the outstanding common stock. The shares are held with sole voting and dispositive power and the filing amends a prior Schedule 13D to state the position is no longer held for the purpose of changing or influencing control, and is being reported on Schedule 13G accordingly. The filing identifies Loews as a Delaware corporation and provides its principal address. No other parties or group members are disclosed and the filer certifies the holdings were not acquired to influence control.

Positive

• Material, clearly disclosed stake: Loews reports ownership of 31,900,000 shares (9.0%), providing transparency to the market.
• Sole voting and dispositive power: The filer holds exclusive control over voting and disposition of the reported shares, simplifying governance clarity.
• Amendment to passive status: The prior Schedule 13D is replaced by a Schedule 13G, indicating the position is now reported as not intended to influence control.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: A large 9% stake held with sole voting power shifted to a passive 13G disclosure, reducing activist control concerns.

Loews' 9.0% position is material for Hanesbrands given its size and the fact Loews holds sole voting and dispositive power over all 31.9 million shares. Converting the prior 13D into a 13G indicates the filer characterizes the stake as passive and not intended to change or influence control. For investors this reduces the probability of imminent governance or strategic changes initiated by Loews, though the holding remains large enough to matter in contested votes or takeover scenarios.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: The amendment from a 13D to a 13G signals a change in intent to passive ownership, lowering near-term activist risk.

Filing as a Schedule 13G to replace a prior Schedule 13D is a formal acknowledgment that the position is not held to influence control. The declaration and certification reduce regulatory ambiguity about Loews' intentions but do not change the economic reality of a significant 9% stake. Shareholders and the board should note the stake size for governance dynamics, while recognizing the filer disclaims activist intent in this statement.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Hanesbrands Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock, Par Value $0.01

(Title of Class of Securities)

410345102

(CUSIP Number)

09/26/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 410345102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Loews Corporation

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 31,900,000.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 31,900,000.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

31,900,000.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

9.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

CO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: Explanatory Note. This Schedule 13G operates as an amendment to the Schedule 13D filed by the Reporting Person with respect to the Issuer on August 12, 2025 (the "Prior Schedule 13D"). The shares of Common Stock held by the Reporting Person are no longer held with any purpose, or with the effect of, changing or influencing control of the Issuer. In accordance with Rule 13d-1(h), the Reporting Person is filing this Schedule 13G to replace the Prior Schedule 13D in its entirety.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Hanesbrands Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 101 North Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Loews Corporation
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 9 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock, Par Value $0.01
(e)	CUSIP No.: 410345102
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 31,900,000
(b)	Percent of class: 9.0 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 31,900,000
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 31,900,000
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5. Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Loews Corporation

Signature:	/s/ Marc A. Alpert
Name/Title:	Marc A. Alpert, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Date:	09/26/2025

FAQ

How many Hanesbrands (HBI) shares does Loews Corporation report owning?

Loews reports beneficial ownership of 31,900,000 shares, representing 9.0% of Hanesbrands common stock.

Does Loews have voting control over its HBI shares?

Yes. The filing states Loews has sole voting power and sole dispositive power over all 31,900,000 shares.

Why was a Schedule 13G filed instead of a Schedule 13D for HBI?

The filing amends and replaces a prior Schedule 13D, stating the shares are no longer held to change or influence control and therefore are reported on Schedule 13G.

Is Loews filing as part of a group or on behalf of others for HBI?

No. The filing indicates no group members and does not identify other persons with rights to dividends or sale proceeds.

What jurisdiction is Loews Corporation organized in per the filing?

Loews Corporation is identified as a Delaware corporation in the filing.