Gildan Activewear acquires Hanesbrands in a $2.2B deal, aiming for $200M annual synergies. Read here for more details on the acquisition rationale.

Canada-based Gildan Activewear will purchase HanesBrands in a $2.2 billion deal that will transfer ownership of popular name brands like Hanes and Maidenform.

Gildan Activewear is buying the struggling HanesBrands for $2.2 billion in a deal that gives the basic apparel maker access to household name brands like Hanes and Maidenform. The companies put the transaction’s valued at about $4.