0001140361-12-022021.txt : 20120430 0001140361-12-022021.hdr.sgml : 20120430 20120430201005 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001140361-12-022021 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 4 PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20120426 FILED AS OF DATE: 20120430 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20120430 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: MA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31829 FILM NUMBER: 12797499 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 FORMER NAME: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Berkshire Partners LLC (d/b/a Stockbridge Investors) DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20120313 FORMER NAME: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Berkshire Partners LLC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041229 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: 12797496 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: 12797491 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: 12797494 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: 12797498 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 Absolute Return Fund, L.P. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001505182 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31829 FILM NUMBER: 12797493 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: 12797497 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 FORMER NAME: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Stockbridge Partners LLC (D/B/A Stockbridge Investors) DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20120313 FORMER NAME: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Stockbridge Partners LLC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20101108 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: 12797495 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: 12797500 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 Master Fund (OS), L.P. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001522786 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 4 SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31829 FILM NUMBER: 12797492 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 X0305 4 2012-04-26 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 0001374108 BERKSHIRE FUND VII-A L.P. 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 0001505182 Stockbridge Absolute Return Fund, L.P. C/O BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC 200 CLARENDON STREET, 35TH FLOOR BOSTON MA 02116 0 0 1 0 0001522786 Stockbridge Master Fund (OS), L.P. 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 02108 0 0 1 0 Common Stock 2012-04-26 4 S 0 186561 55.7260 D 805979 D Common Stock 2012-04-26 4 S 0 18643 55.7260 D 125653 D Common Stock 2012-04-26 4 S 0 1638 55.7260 D 5306 D Common Stock 2012-04-26 4 S 0 19170 55.7260 D 84930 D Common Stock 2012-04-26 4 S 0 74670 55.7260 D 7716710 I See Notes Common Stock 2012-04-26 4 S 0 4840 56.6121 D 801139 D Common Stock 2012-04-26 4 S 0 484 56.6121 D 125169 D Common Stock 2012-04-26 4 S 0 42 56.6121 D 5264 D Common Stock 2012-04-26 4 S 0 497 56.6121 D 84433 D Common Stock 2012-04-26 4 S 0 1937 56.6121 D 7714773 I See Notes Common Stock 2012-04-27 4 S 0 151250 55.3539 D 649889 D Common Stock 2012-04-27 4 S 0 15716 55.3539 D 109453 D Common Stock 2012-04-27 4 S 0 1305 55.3539 D 3959 D Common Stock 2012-04-27 4 S 0 15571 55.3539 D 68862 D Common Stock 2012-04-27 4 S 0 59488 55.3539 D 7655285 I See Notes Common Stock 2012-04-30 4 S 0 149087 54.2987 D 500802 D Common Stock 2012-04-30 4 S 0 15359 54.2987 D 94094 D Common Stock 2012-04-30 4 S 0 1291 54.2987 D 2668 D Common Stock 2012-04-30 4 S 0 15345 54.2987 D 53517 D Common Stock 2012-04-30 4 S 0 58918 54.2987 D 7596367 I See Notes The number of securities reported represents an aggregate number of shares sold 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 sold by such Reporting Person at each separate price within the range. Sale prices range from $55.40 to $56.39 per share, inclusive. Sale prices range from $56.40 to $56.77 per share, inclusive. Sale prices range from $55.00 to $55.625 per share, inclusive. Sale prices range from $54.15 to $54.92 per share, inclusive. 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 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") has a total ownership of 6,292,496 shares. Berkshire Fund VII-A, L.P. ("Fund VII-A") has a total ownership of 1,176,400 shares. Stockbridge Partners sold 74,670 shares for a total ownership of 247,814 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 indirectly by Berkshire Partners, 7BA and Stockbridge Partners. Fund VII has a total ownership of 6,292,496 shares. Fund VII-A has a total ownership of 1,176,400 shares. Stockbridge Partners sold 1,937 shares for a total ownership of 245,877 shares on behalf of a managed account. Represents shares held indirectly by Berkshire Partners, 7BA and Stockbridge Partners. Fund VII has a total ownership of 6,292,496 shares. Fund VII-A has a total ownership of 1,176,400 shares. Stockbridge Partners sold 59,488 shares for a total ownership of 186,389 shares on behalf of a managed account. Represents shares held indirectly by Berkshire Partners, 7BA and Stockbridge Partners. Fund VII has a total ownership of 6,292,496 shares. Fund VII-A has a total ownership of 1,176,400 shares. Stockbridge Partners sold 58,918 shares for a total ownership of 127,471 shares on behalf of a managed account. Exhibit 99.1 (Joint Filer Information) incorporated herein by reference. Due to the technical limitation on the amount of transactions that can be reported, this Form 4 is being filed in two parts. This is Part 1 of 2. Sharlyn C. Heslam, Managing Director, Berkshire Partners LLC 2012-04-30 EX-99.1 2 misc1.htm MISCELLANEOUS EXHIBITS mm04-3012carter_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):
4/26/2012
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

SEVENTH BERKSHIRE ASSOCIATES LLC


By:
/s/  Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Name:
Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Title:
Managing Director
  


Dated: April 30, 2012


 
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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):
4/26/2012
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

STOCKBRIDGE PARTNERS LLC

By:
Berkshire Partners LLC,
its sole Managing Member
  
By:
Berkshire Partners Holdings LLC,
its sole managing member
  
     
     
By:
/s/  Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Name:
Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: April 30, 2012
 
 

 
 
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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):
4/26/2012
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

BERKSHIRE FUND VII, L.P.


By:
Seventh Berkshire Associates LLC,
its general partner
  
     
     
By:
/s/  Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Name:
Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: April 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
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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):
4/26/2012
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

BERKSHIRE FUND VII-A, L.P.


By:
Seventh Berkshire Associates LLC,
its general partner
  
     
     
By:
/s/  Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Name:
Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: April 30, 2012
 
 
 

 
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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):
4/26/2012
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

BERKSHIRE INVESTORS IV LLC


By:
/s/  Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Name:
Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: April 30, 2012

 
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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):
4/26/2012
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

BERKSHIRE INVESTORS III LLC


By:
/s/  Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Name:
Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: April 30, 2012
 
 
 

 
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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):
4/26/2012
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

STOCKBRIDGE ASSOCIATES LLC


By:
/s/  Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Name:
Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: April 30, 2012
 
 

 
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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):
4/26/2012
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

STOCKBRIDGE FUND, L.P.


By:
Stockbridge Associates LLC,
its general partner
  
 

By:
/s/  Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Name:
Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Title:
Managing Director
  


Dated: April 30, 2012


 
8
 

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):
4/26/2012
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

STOCKBRIDGE FUND M, L.P.


By:
Stockbridge Associates LLC,
its general partner
  
 
By:
/s/  Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Name:
Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: April 30, 2012
 
 
 

 
9
 


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):
4/26/2012
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC
   
Signature:

STOCKBRIDGE ABSOLUTE RETURN FUND, L.P.


By:
Stockbridge Associates LLC,
its general partner
  
 
By:
/s/  Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Name:
Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Title:
Managing Director
  

Dated: April 30, 2012
 
 
 

 
10
 


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):
4/26/2012
   
Designated Filer:
BERKSHIRE PARTNERS LLC

Signature:

STOCKBRIDGE MASTER FUND (OS), L.P.


By:
Stockbridge Associates LLC,
its general partner
  
 
By:
/s/  Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Name:
Sharlyn C. Heslam
  
Title:
Managing Director
  


 
Dated: April 30, 2012

 
 
 
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