Hanesbrands (HBI)

We are incurring substantial indebtedness in connection with the spin off, which will subject us to various restrictions and could decrease our profitability and otherwise adversely affect our business.

We are incurring substantial indebtedness in connection with the spin off and will have total debt of approximately $2.6 billion after giving effect to such incurrence. We will be subject to significant financial and operating restrictions contained in the credit agreements and similar instruments governing our indebtedness after the spin off. These restrictions will affect, and in some cases significantly limit or prohibit, among other things, our ability to:

In addition, some of the credit agreements to which we will become subject will require us to maintain financial ratios. If we fail to comply with the covenant restrictions contained in these credit agreements, that failure could result in a default that accelerates the maturity of the indebtedness under such agreements.

Our substantial leverage also could put us at a significant competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors which are less leveraged. These competitors could have greater financial flexibility to pursue strategic acquisitions, secure additional financing for their operations by incurring additional debt, expend capital to expand their manufacturing and production operations to lower-cost areas and apply pricing pressure on us. In addition, because many of our customers rely on us to fulfill a substantial portion of their apparel essentials demand, any concern these customers may have regarding our financial condition may cause them to reduce the amount of products they purchase from us. Our substantial leverage could also impede our ability to withstand downturns in our industry or the economy in general.