0001140361-11-041033.txt : 20110810 0001140361-11-041033.hdr.sgml : 20110810 20110810211330 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001140361-11-041033 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 4 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20110808 FILED AS OF DATE: 20110810 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110810 ISSUER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CARTERS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001060822 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: APPAREL & OTHER FINISHED PRODS OF FABRICS & SIMILAR MATERIAL [2300] IRS NUMBER: 133912933 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: THE PROSCENIUM STREET 2: 1170 PEACHTREE STREET NE SUITE 900 CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30309 BUSINESS PHONE: (404) 745-2700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: THE PROSCENIUM STREET 2: 1170 PEACHTREE STREET NE SUITE 900 CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30309 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CARTER HOLDINGS INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19980430 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Berkshire Partners LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001312988 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31829 FILM NUMBER: 111025771 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE BOSTON PLACE, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02108 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-227-0050 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE BOSTON PLACE, SUITE 3300 CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02108 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BERKSHIRE FUND VII-A L.P. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001374108 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31829 FILM NUMBER: 111025767 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE BOSTON PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02108 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-227-0050 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE BOSTON PLACE CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02108 FORMER NAME: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BERKSHIRE FUND VII-A L P DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20060829 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BERKSHIRE FUND VII L.P. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001374109 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31829 FILM NUMBER: 111025768 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC STREET 2: 200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-227-0050 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC STREET 2: 200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 FORMER NAME: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BERKSHIRE FUND VII L P DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20060829 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Stockbridge Fund, L.P. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001501625 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31829 FILM NUMBER: 111025763 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 CLARENDON STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 BUSINESS PHONE: 617-227-0050 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 CLARENDON STREET CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Seventh Berkshire Associates LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001505181 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31829 FILM NUMBER: 111025770 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 CLARENDON STREET STREET 2: 35TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 BUSINESS PHONE: 617 227-0050 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 CLARENDON STREET STREET 2: 35TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Stockbridge Partners LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001505183 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31829 FILM NUMBER: 111025769 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 CLARENDON STREET STREET 2: 35TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 BUSINESS PHONE: 617 227-0050 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 CLARENDON STREET STREET 2: 35TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Berkshire Investors III LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001505184 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31829 FILM NUMBER: 111025765 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 CLARENDON STREET STREET 2: 35TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 BUSINESS PHONE: 617 227-0050 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 CLARENDON STREET STREET 2: 35TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Berkshire Investors IV LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001505185 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31829 FILM NUMBER: 111025766 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 CLARENDON STREET STREET 2: 35TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 BUSINESS PHONE: 617 227-0050 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 CLARENDON STREET STREET 2: 35TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: STOCKBRIDGE ASSOCIATES LLC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001505316 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31829 FILM NUMBER: 111025764 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC STREET 2: 200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 BUSINESS PHONE: 617 227-0050 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC STREET 2: 200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 FORMER NAME: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Stockbridge Associates LLC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20101109 REPORTING-OWNER: OWNER DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Stockbridge Fund M, L.P. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001506763 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31829 FILM NUMBER: 111025772 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 CLARENDON STREET STREET 2: 35TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 BUSINESS PHONE: 617 227-0050 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 200 CLARENDON STREET STREET 2: 35TH FLOOR CITY: BOSTON STATE: MA ZIP: 02116 4 1 doc1.xml FORM 4 X0304 4 2011-08-08 0 0001060822 CARTERS INC CRI 0001312988 Berkshire Partners LLC 200 CLARENDON STREET 35TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02116 0 0 1 0 0001505181 Seventh Berkshire Associates LLC C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC 200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02116 0 0 1 0 0001505183 Stockbridge Partners LLC C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC 200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02116 0 0 1 0 0001374109 BERKSHIRE FUND VII L.P. C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC 200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02116 0 0 1 0 0001374108 BERKSHIRE FUND VII-A L.P. C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC 200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02116 0 0 1 0 0001505185 Berkshire Investors IV LLC C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC 200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02116 0 0 1 0 0001505184 Berkshire Investors III LLC C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC 200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02116 0 0 1 0 0001505316 STOCKBRIDGE ASSOCIATES LLC 200 CLARENDON STREET 35TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02116 0 0 1 0 0001501625 Stockbridge Fund, L.P. C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC 200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02116 0 0 1 0 0001506763 Stockbridge Fund M, L.P. 200 CLARENDON STREET 35TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02116 0 0 1 0 Common Stock 2011-08-08 4 P 0 486876 29.4698 A 7159081 I See Footnotes Common Stock 2011-08-08 4 P 0 34965 29.4698 A 140240 D Common Stock 2011-08-08 4 P 0 11000 29.4698 A 64599 D Common Stock 2011-08-08 4 P 0 10234 29.8792 A 7169315 I See Footnotes Common Stock 2011-08-08 4 P 0 735 29.8792 A 140975 D Common Stock 2011-08-08 4 P 0 231 29.8792 A 64830 D Common Stock 2011-08-09 4 P 0 325873 29.0538 A 7495188 I See Footnotes Common Stock 2011-08-09 4 P 0 23053 29.0538 A 164028 D Common Stock 2011-08-09 4 P 0 7274 29.0538 A 72104 D Common Stock 2011-08-10 4 P 0 237037 29.4171 A 7732225 I See Footnotes Common Stock 2011-08-10 4 P 0 16684 29.4171 A 180712 D Common Stock 2011-08-10 4 P 0 5336 29.4171 A 77440 D Common Stock 828019 D Common Stock 144296 D Common Stock 6944 D Common Stock 72355 D Common Stock 22682 D The number of securities reported represents an aggregate number of shares purchased in multiple open market transactions over a range of purchase prices. The price reported represents the weighted average price. The applicable Reporting Person undertakes to provide the staff of the SEC, the Issuer, or a stockholder of the Issuer, upon request, the number of shares purchased by such Reporting Person at each separate price within the range. Purchase prices range from $28.82 to $29.81 per share, inclusive. Purchase prices range from $29.82 to $30.00 per share, inclusive. Purchase prices range from $28.35 to $29.25 per share, inclusive. Purchase prices range from $29.05 to $29.67 per share, inclusive. Represents shares held indirectly by Berkshire Partners LLC ("Berkshire Partners"), Seventh Berkshire Associates LLC ("7BA") and Stockbridge Partners LLC ("Stockbridge Partners"). Berkshire Fund VII, L.P. ("Fund VII") acquired 410,190 shares through a wholly owned subsidiary for a total ownership of 5,809,626 shares. Berkshire Fund VII-A, L.P. ("Fund VII-A") acquired 76,686 shares through a wholly owned subsidiary for a total ownership of 1,086,126 shares. Stockbridge Partners has a total ownership of 263,329 shares on behalf of a managed account. 7BA is the sole general partner of Fund VII and Fund VII-A. Berkshire Partners, 7BA and Stockbridge Partners are under common control and may be deemed to be, but do not admit to being, a group for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Each of Berkshire Partners, 7BA and Stockbridge Partners disclaims beneficial ownership of any securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. Represents shares held directly by Berkshire Investors IV LLC ("Investors IV"). Investors IV may be deemed to be, but does not admit to being, a member of a group holding over 10% of the outstanding common stock of the Issuer for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Represents shares held directly by Berkshire Investors III LLC ("Investors III"). Investors III may be deemed to be, but does not admit to being, a member of a group holding over 10% of the outstanding common stock of the Issuer for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Represents shares held indirectly by Berkshire Partners, 7BA and Stockbridge Partners. Fund VII acquired 8,622 shares through a wholly owned subsidiary for a total ownership of 5,818,248 shares. Fund VII-A acquired 1,612 shares through a wholly owned subsidiary for a total ownership of 1,087,738 shares. Stockbridge Partners has a total ownership of 263,329 shares on behalf of a managed account. Represents shares held indirectly by Berkshire Partners, 7BA and Stockbridge Partners. Fund VII acquired 274,545 shares through a wholly owned subsidiary for a total ownership of 6,092,793 shares. Fund VII-A acquired 51,328 shares through a wholly owned subsidiary for a total ownership of 1,139,066 shares. Stockbridge Partners has a total ownership of 263,329 shares on behalf of a managed account. Represents shares held indirectly by Berkshire Partners, 7BA and Stockbridge Partners. Fund VII acquired 199,703 shares through a wholly owned subsidiary for a total ownership of 6,292,496 shares. Fund VII-A acquired 37,334 shares through a wholly owned subsidiary for a total ownership of 1,176,400 shares. Stockbridge Partners has a total ownership of 263,329 shares on behalf of a managed account. Represents shares held directly by Stockbridge Fund, L.P. ("Stockbridge Fund"). Stockbridge Associates LLC ("SA LLC") is the sole general partner of Stockbridge Fund. SA LLC disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of common stock except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. Stockbridge Fund and SA LLC may be deemed to be, but do not admit to being, a member of a group holding over 10% of the outstanding common stock of the Issuer for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Represents shares held directly by Stockbridge Fund M, L.P. ("Stockbridge M"). SA LLC is the sole general partner of Stockbridge M. SA LLC disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of common stock except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. Stockbridge M and SA LLC may be deemed to be, but do not admit to being, a member of a group holding over 10% of the outstanding common stock of the Issuer for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Represents shares held directly by Stockbridge Absolute Return Fund, L.P. ("Stockbridge Absolute"). SA LLC is the sole general partner of Stockbridge Absolute. SA LLC disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of common stock except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. Stockbridge Absolute and SA LLC may be deemed to be, but do not admit to being, a member of a group holding over 10% of the outstanding common stock of the Issuer for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Represents shares held directly by Stockbridge Master Fund (OS), L.P. ("Master Fund"). SA LLC is the sole general partner of Master Fund. SA LLC disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of common stock except to the extent of its pecuniary interest therein. Master Fund and SA LLC may be deemed to be, but do not admit to being, a member of a group holding over 10% of the outstanding common stock of the Issuer for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Represents shares held directly by Berkshire Partners. Exhibit 99.1 (Joint Filer Information) incorporated herein by reference. Robert J. Small, Managing Director Berkshire Partners LLC 2011-08-10 EX-99.1 2 misc1.htm MISCELLANEOUS EXHIBITS mm08-1011carter_4e991.htm
Exhibit 99.1

Joint Filer Information
 

Name of Joint Filer:
SEVENTH BERKSHIRE ASSOCIATES LLC
   
Address of Joint Filer:
C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC
 
200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR
 
BOSTON, MA 02116
   
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
10% Owner
   
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
CARTER’S, INC. [CRI]
   
   
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported
  
(Month/Day/Year):
8/8/2011
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

SEVENTH BERKSHIRE ASSOCIATES LLC


By:
/s/  Robert J. Small
  
Name:
Robert J. Small
  
Title:
Managing Director
  


Dated: August 10, 2011


 
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Joint Filer Information
 

 
Name of Joint Filer:
STOCKBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC
   
Address of Joint Filer:
C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC
 
200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR
 
BOSTON, MA 02116
   
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
10% Owner
   
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
CARTER’S, INC. [CRI]
   
Date of Event Requiring Statement
  
(Month/Day/Year):
8/8/2011
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

STOCKBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC


By:
Berkshire Partners LLC,
its sole Managing Member
  
     
     
By:
/s/  Robert J. Small
  
Name:
Robert J. Small
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: August 10, 2011
 
 

 
 
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Joint Filer Information
 

Name of Joint Filer:
BERKSHIRE FUND VII, L.P.
   
Address of Joint Filer:
C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC
 
200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR
 
BOSTON, MA 02116
   
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
10% Owner
   
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
CARTER’S, INC. [CRI]
   
   
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported
  
(Month/Day/Year):
8/8/2011
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

BERKSHIRE FUND VII, L.P.


By:
Seventh Berkshire Associates LLC,
its general partner
  
     
     
By:
/s/  Robert J. Small
  
Name:
Robert J. Small
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: August 10, 2011
 
 
 
 
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Joint Filer Information
 

Name of Joint Filer:
BERKSHIRE FUND VII-A, L.P.
   
Address of Joint Filer:
C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC
 
200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR
 
BOSTON, MA 02116
   
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
10% Owner
   
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
CARTER’S, INC. [CRI]
   
   
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported
  
(Month/Day/Year):
8/8/2011
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

BERKSHIRE FUND VII-A, L.P.


By:
Seventh Berkshire Associates LLC,
its general partner
  
     
     
By:
/s/  Robert J. Small
  
Name:
Robert J. Small
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: August 10, 2011
 
 
 

 
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Joint Filer Information
 

Name of Joint Filer:
BERKSHIRE INVESTORS IV LLC
   
Address of Joint Filer:
C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC
 
200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR
 
BOSTON, MA 02116
   
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
10% Owner
   
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
CARTER’S, INC. [CRI]
   
   
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported
  
(Month/Day/Year):
8/8/2011
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

BERKSHIRE INVESTORS IV LLC


By:
/s/  Robert J. Small
  
Name:
Robert J. Small
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: August 10, 2011

 
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Joint Filer Information
 

Name of Joint Filer:
BERKSHIRE INVESTORS III LLC
   
Address of Joint Filer:
C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC
 
200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR
 
BOSTON, MA 02116
   
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
10% Owner
   
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
CARTER’S, INC. [CRI]
   
   
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported
  
(Month/Day/Year):
8/8/2011
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

BERKSHIRE INVESTORS III LLC


By:
/s/  Robert J. Small
  
Name:
Robert J. Small
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: August 10, 2011
 
 
 

 
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Joint Filer Information
 

Name of Joint Filer:
STOCKBRIDGE ASSOCIATES LLC
   
Address of Joint Filer:
C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC
 
200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR
 
BOSTON, MA 02116
   
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
10% Owner
   
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
CARTER’S, INC. [CRI]
   
   
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported
  
(Month/Day/Year):
8/8/2011
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

STOCKBRIDGE ASSOCIATES LLC


By:
/s/  Robert J. Small
  
Name:
Robert J. Small
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: August 10, 2011
 
 

 
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Joint Filer Information
 

Name of Joint Filer:
STOCKBRIDGE FUND, L.P.
   
Address of Joint Filer:
C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC
 
200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR
 
BOSTON, MA 02116
   
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
10% Owner
   
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
CARTER’S, INC. [CRI]
   
   
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported
  
(Month/Day/Year):
8/8/2011
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

STOCKBRIDGE FUND, L.P.


By:
Stockbridge Associates LLC,
its general partner
  
 

By:
/s/  Robert J. Small
  
Name:
Robert J. Small
  
Title:
Managing Director
  


Dated: August 10, 2011


 
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Joint Filer Information
 
Name of Joint Filer:
STOCKBRIDGE FUND M, L.P.
   
Address of Joint Filer:
C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC
 
200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR
 
BOSTON, MA 02116
   
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
10% Owner
   
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
CARTER’S, INC. [CRI]
   
   
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported
  
(Month/Day/Year):
8/8/2011
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

STOCKBRIDGE FUND M, L.P.


By:
Stockbridge Associates LLC,
its general partner
  
 
By:
/s/  Robert J. Small
  
Name:
Robert J. Small
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: August 10, 2011
 
 
 

 
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Joint Filer Information
 

Name of Joint Filer:
STOCKBRIDGE ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND, L.P.
   
Address of Joint Filer:
C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC
 
200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR
 
BOSTON, MA 02116
   
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
10% Owner
   
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
CARTER’S, INC. [CRI]
   
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported
  
(Month/Day/Year):
8/8/2011
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC
   
Signature:

STOCKBRIDGE ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND, L.P.


By:
Stockbridge Associates LLC,
its general partner
  
 
By:
/s/  Robert J. Small
  
Name:
Robert J. Small
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: August 10, 2011
 
 
 

 
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Joint Filer Information
 

Name of Joint Filer:
STOCKBRIDGE MASTER FUND (OS), L.P.
   
Address of Joint Filer:
C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC
 
200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR
 
BOSTON, MA 02116
   
Relationship of Joint Filer to Issuer:
10% Owner
   
Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol:
CARTER’S, INC. [CRI]
   
Date of Earliest Transaction
  
Required to be Reported
  
(Month/Day/Year):
8/8/2011
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

STOCKBRIDGE MASTER FUND (OS), L.P.


By:
Stockbridge Associates LLC,
its general partner
  
 
By:
/s/  Robert J. Small
  
Name:
Robert J. Small
  
Title:
Managing Director
  


 
Dated: August 10, 2011

 
 
 
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