Private EquityPortfolio Companies

LocationAtlanta, Georgia

Carter’sConsumer

  • Years Invested20102001
  • Investment TypeManagement RecapitalizationPublicly Traded Securities
  • Year Realized20132006
  • Type of SaleOpen Market Sales

Carter's (NYSE:CRI) is the premier brand of quality and affordable baby and toddler apparel in the U.S. With a history dating back to 1865, Carter's benefits from significant customer loyalty and a strong competitive position. Approximately four million babies are born per year in the U.S., providing a stable end market for the company. Additionally, Carter's focuses on marketing high-volume, basic baby apparel products that are generally insulated from changes in fashion trends.

Carter's and OshKosh B'Gosh clothing and accessories are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally and through more than 1,000 company-operated stores in the U.S. and Canada and online at www.carters.com, www.oshkoshbgosh.com and www.cartersoshkosh.ca. The company's Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart, and its Genuine Kids, Just One You and Precious Firsts brands are available at Target.

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