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This excerpt taken from the HBI 10-Q filed May 14, 2007.
(8)  Defined Benefit Pension Plans
 
Prior to the spin off from Sara Lee on September 5, 2006, employees who met certain eligibility requirements participated in defined benefit pension plans sponsored by Sara Lee. The annual cost of the Sara Lee defined benefit plans was allocated from Sara Lee to all of the participating businesses based upon a specific actuarial computation which was followed consistently. In addition to participation in the Sara Lee sponsored plans, the Company sponsors two noncontributory defined benefit plans, the Playtex Apparel, Inc. Pension Plan (the “Playtex Plan”) and the National Textiles LLC Pension Plan (the “National Textiles Plan”), for certain qualifying individuals.
 
Total assets for the Hanesbrands Inc. Pension and Retirement Plan remain within the master trust maintained by Sara Lee. A final transfer of assets from Sara Lee’s master trust to the master trust maintained by the Company will occur in fiscal 2007 once the allocation of assets and liabilities has been completed in accordance with governmental regulations. The fair value of plan assets included in the annual valuations represents a best estimate based upon a percentage allocation of total assets of the Sara Lee’s master trust and will be adjusted once the final transfer is made.
 
In connection with the spin off on September 5, 2006, the Company assumed Sara Lee’s obligations for all pension plans that related to the Company’s current and former employees. The benefits for these plans were frozen on January 1, 2006. The obligations and costs related to these plans, in addition to those obligations and costs related to the Playtex Plan and the National Textiles Plan, are included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2007.
 
The pension expense (income) incurred by the Company for these defined benefit plans is as follows:
 
                 
    Quarter Ended  
    March 31
    April 1,
 
    2007     2006  
 
Participation in Sara Lee sponsored defined benefit plans
  $     $ (82 )
Hanesbrands sponsored defined benefit plans
    1,115        
Playtex Apparel, Inc. Pension Plan
    (34 )     (58 )
National Textiles LLC Pension Plan
    (85 )     (265 )
                 
Total pension plan expense (income)
  $ 996     $ (405 )
                 


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HANESBRANDS

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

For the first quarter ended March 31, 2007, the components of the Company’s noncontributory defined benefit plans net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
 
         
Service cost
  $ 313  
Interest cost
    12,387  
Expected return on assets
    (12,386 )
Amortization of:
       
Prior service cost
    10  
Net actuarial loss
    672  
         
Net periodic pension cost
  $ 996  
         
 
During the first quarter ended March 31, 2007, the Company made a discretionary contribution of $41,900, which, when combined with the payment made in December 2006, satisfies the 2007 minimum funding requirement for the pension plans.
 
This excerpt taken from the HBI 8-K filed Nov 29, 2006.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
 
For a discussion of our net periodic benefit cost, plan obligations, plan assets, and how we measure the amount of these costs, see Note 17, titled “Employee Benefit Plans,” to our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
The following assumptions were used by Sara Lee to calculate the pension costs and obligations of the plans in which we participated prior to the spin off. We are in the process of assessing whether and to what extent we will use these same assumptions going forward.
 
                         
    July 3, 2004     July 2, 2005     July 1, 2006  
 
Net periodic benefit cost:
                       
Discount rate
    5.50 %     5.50 %     5.60 %
Long-term rate of return on plan assets
    7.75 %     7.83 %     7.76 %
Rate of compensation increase
    5.87 %     4.50 %     4.00 %
Plan obligations:
                       
Discount rate
    5.50 %     5.60 %     5.80 %
Rate of compensation increase
    4.50 %     4.00 %     4.00 %
 
Sara Lee’s policies regarding the establishment of pension assumptions and allocating the cost of participation in its company wide plans during the periods presented were as follows:
 
  •   In determining the discount rate, Sara Lee utilized the yield on high-quality fixed-income investments that have a AA bond rating and match the average duration of the pension obligations.
 
  •   Salary increase assumptions were based on historical experience and anticipated future management actions.
 
  •   In determining the long term rate of return on plan assets Sara Lee assumed that the historical long term compound growth rate of equity and fixed income securities would predict the future returns of similar investments in the plan portfolio. Investment management and other fees paid out of plan assets were factored into the determination of asset return assumptions.
 
  •   Retirement rates were based primarily on actual experience while standard actuarial tables were used to estimate mortality.
 
  •   Operating units which participated in one of Sara Lee’s company wide defined benefit pension plans were allocated a portion of the total annual cost of the plan. Consulting actuaries determined the allocated cost by determining the service cost associated with the employees of each operating unit. Other elements of the net periodic benefit cost (interest on the projected benefit obligation, the estimated return on plan assets, and the amortization of deferred losses and prior service cost) were allocated based upon the projected benefit obligation associated with the current and former employees of the reporting entity as a percentage of the projected benefit obligation of the entire defined benefit plan.
 
Although Sara Lee historically included salary increase assumptions, as noted above, estimated salary increases are not included in calculating our pension costs because future accruals under our pension plans are frozen so that none of our pension plans recognize future salary increases.
 
We accumulate and amortize results that differ from these assumptions over future periods, which generally affect the future net periodic benefit cost.


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In connection with the spin off, we assumed Sara Lee’s obligations under the Sara Lee Corporation Consolidated Pension and Retirement Plan and the Sara Lee Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan that related to our current and former employees. The amount of the net liability actually assumed was evaluated in a manner specified by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, or “ERISA,” and will be finalized and certified by plan actuaries several months after the completion of the spin off.
 
This excerpt taken from the HBI 10-Q filed Nov 13, 2006.
(8)  Defined Benefit Pension Plans
 
Prior to the spin off from Sara Lee on September 5, 2006, employees who met certain eligibility requirements participated in defined benefit pension plans sponsored by Sara Lee. These defined benefit pension plans included employees from a number of domestic Sara Lee business units. All obligations pursuant to these plans have historically been obligations of Sara Lee and as such, were not included on the Company’s historical Condensed Combined and Consolidated Balance Sheets, prior to September 5, 2006. The


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HANESBRANDS
 
Notes to Condensed Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
(unaudited)
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)

annual cost of the Sara Lee defined benefit plans was allocated to all of the participating businesses based upon a specific actuarial computation which was followed consistently. In addition to participation in the Sara Lee sponsored plans, the Company sponsors two noncontributory defined benefit plans, the Playtex Apparel, Inc. Pension Plan (the “Playtex Plan”) and the National Textiles LLC Pension Plan (the “National Textiles Plan”), for certain qualifying individuals.
 
In connection with the spin off on September 5, 2006, the Company assumed Sara Lee’s obligations under the Sara Lee Corporation Consolidated Pension and Retirement Plan, the Sara Lee Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, the Sara Lee Canada Pension Plans and certain other plans that related to the Company’s current and former employees. The obligations and costs related to all of these plans, in addition to those obligations and costs related to the Playtex Plan and the National Textiles Plan, are included in the Company’s Condensed Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2006.
 
The pension expense incurred by the Company for these defined benefit plans is as follows:
 
                         
    Quarter Ended        
    September 30,
    October 1,
       
    2006     2005        
 
Participation in Sara Lee sponsored defined benefit plans
  $ 725     $ 13,654          
Hanesbrands sponsored defined benefit plans(1)
    469                
Playtex Apparel, Inc. Pension Plan
    (25 )     (59 )        
National Textiles LLC Pension Plan
    (229 )     (265 )        
                         
Total pension plan expense
  $ 940     $ 13,330          
                         
 
 
(1) Represents the pension plan expense for the period from September 5, 2006 through September 30, 2006.
 
At September 30, 2006, the Company reported a liability of $223,453 in the “Other noncurrent liabilities” line of the Combined and Consolidated Balance Sheet which included the additional minimum liability of $53,813, net of taxes of $34,261. The amount of assets and liabilities assumed from Sara Lee are based on allocations that are subject to final adjustment.
 
Measurement Date and Assumptions
 
Historically, a March 31 measurement date was used to value plan assets and obligations for the Company’s defined benefit pension plans. In connection with the spin off on September 5, 2006, a measurement date of September 5, 2006 was used to value plan assets and obligations reported for the Hanesbrands Inc. Pension and Retirement Plan, the Hanesbrands Inc. Supplemental Employee Retirement Plan and two Canadian defined benefit pension plans. The weighted average actuarial assumptions used in measuring the net periodic benefit cost and plan obligations for these plans at the measurement date were as follows: discount rate for net periodic benefit cost of 5.89%; a long-term rate of return on plan assets of 7.59%; a rate of compensation increase of 3.90%; and a discount rate for plan obligations of 5.89%.
 
This excerpt taken from the HBI 10-K filed Sep 28, 2006.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
 
For a discussion of our net periodic benefit cost, plan obligations, plan assets, and how we measure the amount of these costs, see Note 17, titled “Employee Benefit Plans,” to our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
The following assumptions were used by Sara Lee to calculate the pension costs and obligations of the plans in which we participated prior to the spin off. We are in the process of assessing whether and to what extent we will use these same assumptions going forward.
 
                         
    July 3, 2004     July 2, 2005     July 1, 2006  
 
Net periodic benefit cost:
                       
Discount rate
    5.50 %     5.50 %     5.60 %
Long-term rate of return on plan assets
    7.75 %     7.83 %     7.76 %
Rate of compensation increase
    5.87 %     4.50 %     4.00 %
Plan obligations:
                       
Discount rate
    5.50 %     5.60 %     5.80 %
Rate of compensation increase
    4.50 %     4.00 %     4.00 %
 
Sara Lee’s policies regarding the establishment of pension assumptions and allocating the cost of participation in its company wide plans during the periods presented were as follows:
 
  •   In determining the discount rate, Sara Lee utilized the yield on high-quality fixed-income investments that have a AA bond rating and match the average duration of the pension obligations.
 
  •   Salary increase assumptions were based on historical experience and anticipated future management actions.
 
  •   In determining the long term rate of return on plan assets Sara Lee assumed that the historical long term compound growth rate of equity and fixed income securities would predict the future returns of similar investments in the plan portfolio. Investment management and other fees paid out of plan assets were factored into the determination of asset return assumptions.
 
  •   Retirement rates were based primarily on actual experience while standard actuarial tables were used to estimate mortality.
 
  •   Operating units which participated in one of Sara Lee’s company wide defined benefit pension plans were allocated a portion of the total annual cost of the plan. Consulting actuaries determined the allocated cost by determining the service cost associated with the employees of each operating unit. Other elements of the net periodic benefit cost (interest on the projected benefit obligation, the estimated return on plan assets, and the amortization of deferred losses and prior service cost) were allocated based upon the projected benefit obligation associated with the current and former employees of the reporting entity as a percentage of the projected benefit obligation of the entire defined benefit plan.
 
Although Sara Lee historically included salary increase assumptions, as noted above, estimated salary increases are not included in calculating our pension costs because future accruals under our pension plans are frozen so that none of our pension plans recognize future salary increases.
 
We accumulate and amortize results that differ from these assumptions over future periods, which generally affect the future net periodic benefit cost.


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In connection with the spin off, we assumed Sara Lee’s obligations under the Sara Lee Corporation Consolidated Pension and Retirement Plan and the Sara Lee Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan that related to our current and former employees. The amount of the net liability actually assumed was evaluated in a manner specified by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, or “ERISA,” and will be finalized and certified by plan actuaries several months after the completion of the spin off.
 
This excerpt taken from the HBI 8-K filed Sep 5, 2006.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

For a discussion of our net periodic benefit cost, plan obligations, plan assets, and how we measure the amount of these costs, see Note 17, titled “Employee Benefit Plans,” to our Combined and Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following assumptions were used by Sara Lee to calculate the pension costs and obligations of the plans in which we participate.

 

     June 28, 2003     July 3, 2004     July 2, 2005  

Net periodic benefit cost:

      

Discount rate

   6.50 %   5.50 %   5.50 %

Long-term rate of return on plan assets

   7.75 %   7.75 %   7.83 %

Rate of compensation increase

   5.00 %   5.87 %   4.50 %

Plan obligations:

      

Discount rate

   5.50 %   5.50 %   5.60 %

Rate of compensation increase

   5.87 %   4.50 %   4.00 %

 

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Sara Lee’s policies regarding the establishment of pension assumptions and allocating the cost of participation in its company wide plans are as follows:

 

    In determining the discount rate, Sara Lee utilizes the yield on high-quality fixed-income investments that have a AA bond rating and match the average duration of the pension obligations.

 

    Salary increase assumptions are based on historical experience and anticipated future management actions.

 

    In determining the long term rate of return on plan assets Sara Lee assumes that the historical long term compound growth rate of equity and fixed income securities will predict the future returns of similar investments in the plan portfolio. Investment management and other fees paid out of plan assets are factored into the determination of asset return assumptions.

 

    Retirement rates are based primarily on actual experience while standard actuarial tables are used to estimate mortality.

 

    Operating units which participate in one of Sara Lee’s company wide defined benefit pension plans are allocated a portion of the total annual cost of the plan. Consulting actuaries determine the allocated cost by determining the service cost associated with the employees of each operating unit. Other elements of the net periodic benefit cost (interest on the projected benefit obligation, the estimated return on plan assets, and the amortization of deferred losses and prior service cost) are allocated based upon the projected benefit obligation associated with the current and former employees of the reporting entity as a percentage of the projected benefit obligation of the entire defined benefit plan.

Although Sara Lee historically included salary increase assumptions, as noted above, estimated salary increases are not included in calculating our pension costs because future accruals under our pension plans are frozen so that none of our pension plans recognize future salary increases.

We accumulate and amortize results that differ from these assumptions over future periods, which generally affect the future net periodic benefit cost.

Prior to the spin off, we will assume Sara Lee’s obligations under the Sara Lee Corporation Consolidated Pension and Retirement Plan and the Sara Lee Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan that relate to our current and former employees. The amount of the net liability actually assumed will be evaluated in a manner specified by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, or “ERISA,” and will be finalized and certified by plan actuaries several months after the contribution is completed.

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