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Hanesbrands Inc.

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Message From Our
Chairman and Our Chief
Executive Officer

Dear Fellow Stockholders:

2022 was a year of unprecedented challenges for HanesBrands as we operated in an uncertain world. We’re proud of the resilience of our global team in the face of these challenges and of their continued commitment to serving consumers and customers around the world.

Despite the challenging environment, we made significant progress in 2022. Our Full Potential plan is built on a foundation of iconic brands, a flexible and resilient global supply chain, strong relationships with retailers, an evolving and expanding global direct-to-consumer presence, and, of course, outstanding global talent.

We added new talent across the organization. We streamlined our innovation process. We made our global supply chain more efficient. We are a better, more disciplined company than we were a year ago.

In the face of these macroeconomic challenges, our Board and management proactively addressed our capital allocation strategy in order to optimize the execution of our Full Potential plan. This new strategy focuses on (i) accelerating reinvestment in the Company’s growth through the Full Potential plan, and (ii) reducing our debt, which will make us a stronger, more resilient and more nimble company. We believe that focusing on these objectives in the near term will allow the Company to prudently navigate the challenging macroeconomic environment, positioning the Company to operate more efficiently and unlock growth.

In 2022, we launched a new global statement of purpose: we are creating a more comfortable world for every body. Our purpose means that we strive to set the standard for quality, value and inclusion with our iconic brands like Champion, Hanes, Bonds, Maidenform and Bali. These high standards are a key part of our approach as a leader in providing great innerwear and activewear for millions of consumers around the world.

Our purpose also means we are deeply committed to being leaders in sustainability, making our planet a more comfortable place for all of us to live. In 2022, we continued to receive global recognition for our ethical behavior, our work on climate change and our efforts to improve the lives of millions of people around the world.

We continued to make positive progress in 2022 in an effort to meet or exceed our aggressive 2025 and 2030 sustainability goals. We were recognized with an A- score

on the global CDP annual sustainability disclosures across two key areas of environmental impact — climate change and water security. We ranked in the top 11% of companies assessed in climate change and top 12% for water security. The Company is also very proud to have been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for a second straight year by Ethisphere.

You can read more about our ambitious goals that will improve the lives of people, protect the planet and generate world-class sustainable product at hbisustains.com.

We also take pride in our commitment to responsible corporate governance. Our Board is composed of a group of industry-leading experts with diverse experiences, skillsets, backgrounds, ethnicities and genders, who work with management to drive long-term, sustainable performance and create value for our stockholders. Half of our ten director nominees are diverse, with three women and two African-Americans. We’re very proud that our Board strongly reflects our organization-wide values in that way.

Our 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. This year, our Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held entirely online in order to allow for greater participation by all of our stockholders, regardless of their geographic location. Please see the Notice of Annual Meeting on page 2 for more information about how to virtually attend and participate in the Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Your vote is important. Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, please vote at your earliest convenience.

We appreciate your confidence and continued support of HanesBrands.

Sincerely yours,


	Ronald L. Nelson Chairman of the Board of Directors			Stephen B. Bratspies Chief Executive Officer

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Notice of the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Notice of the 2023 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders


WHEN:	WHERE:	RECORD DATE:
April 24, 2023 9:00 a.m., Eastern time	The Annual Meeting will be held exclusively online at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ HBI2023.	Stockholders of record at the close of business on February 13, 2023 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting.

	PURPOSE:
	1. to elect ten directors to serve on the Hanesbrands Board of Directors until Hanesbrands’ next annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; 2. to vote on a proposal to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for our 2023 fiscal year; 3. to approve, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation as disclosed in this Proxy Statement;			4. to vote on a proposal to recommend, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes to approve named executive officer compensation; 5. to vote on a proposal to approve the amendment of the Hanesbrands Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan as described in this Proxy Statement; and 6. to transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

HOW TO VOTE:
Whether or not you plan to attend the meeting, we urge you to authorize a proxy to vote your shares via the toll-free telephone number or over the Internet, as described in the enclosed materials. If you requested and received a copy of the proxy card by mail, you may sign, date and mail the proxy card in the envelope provided.	BY TELEPHONE	BY INTERNET	BY MAIL
	In the U.S. or Canada, you can authorize a proxy to vote your shares toll-free by calling 1-800-690-6903.	You can authorize a proxy to vote your shares online at www.proxyvote.com.	You can authorize a proxy to vote by mail by marking, dating, and signing your proxy card or voting instruction form and returning it in the postage-paid envelope.

The Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials, or this Notice of the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, this Proxy Statement and our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K are first being mailed to stockholders on or about March 15, 2023.

The Board of Directors is not aware of any matter that will be presented at the Annual Meeting that is not described above. If any other matter is properly presented at the Annual Meeting, the persons named as proxies on the proxy card will, in the absence of stockholder instructions to the contrary, vote the shares for which such persons have voting authority in accordance with their discretion on any such matter.

By Order of the Board of Directors

TRACY M. PRESTON

EVP, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer &
Corporate Secretary
March 15, 2023
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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	NOTICE OF THE 2023 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS					2
	PROXY SUMMARY					4
	PROPOSAL 1 — ELECTION OF DIRECTORS					15
	Nominees for Election as Directors for a One-Year Term Expiring in 2024					16
	CORPORATE GOVERNANCE					26
	Director Nomination Process					26
	The Board’s Role and Responsibilities					27
	Risk Oversight					28
	Board Structure and Processes					29
	Director Compensation					34
	Other Governance Information					35
	AUDIT INFORMATION					37
	PROPOSAL 2 — RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM					37
	Audit Committee Report					38
	Relationship with Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm					39
	PROPOSAL 3 — ADVISORY VOTE TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION					41
	PROPOSAL 4 — ADVISORY VOTE TO RECOMMEND FREQUENCY OF FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES TO APPROVE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION					42
	PROPOSAL 5 — APPROVAL OF THE AMENDMENT OF THE HANESBRANDS INC. 2020 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN					43
	Talent and Compensation Committee Report					53
	COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS					54
	Compensation Highlights					55
	Overview					62
	Executive Compensation					71
	CEO PAY RATIO					79
	PAY VERSUS PERFORMANCE					80
	OWNERSHIP OF OUR STOCK					85
	Share Ownership of Major Stockholders, Management and Directors					85
	ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND VOTING					87
	OTHER INFORMATION					92
	Other Information About Hanesbrands					92
	Matters Raised at the Annual Meeting not Included in this Proxy Statement					92
	Solicitation Costs					92
	Householding					92
	Frequently Used Terms					93
	Stockholder Proposals and Director Nominations for Next Annual Meeting					93
	APPENDIX A					95

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Item 1.			Election of Directors The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the ten director nominees named below See page 15 for further information about our director nominees

DIRECTOR NOMINEES

Name		Occupation	Age	Director Since	Independent	Other Public Company Boards
	Cheryl K. Beebe	Former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Ingredion Incorporated	67	2020	YES	2
	Stephen B. Bratspies	Chief Executive Officer of Hanesbrands Inc.	55	2020	NO
	Geralyn R. Breig	Former Chief Executive Officer of AnytownUSA.com	60	2018	YES
	Mark A. Irvin	Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer of Best Buy Co., Inc.	60	2023	YES
	James C. Johnson	Former General Counsel of Loop Capital Markets LLC	70	2006	YES	3
	Franck J. Moison	Former Vice Chairman of the Colgate-Palmolive Company	69	2015	YES	2
	Robert F. Moran	Chief Executive Officer of UNATION, Inc.	72	2013	YES
	Ronald L. Nelson	Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Avis Budget Group, Inc.	70	2008	YES	2
	William S. Simon	Former Executive Vice President of Walmart Stores, Inc. and former President and CEO of Walmart U.S.	63	2021	YES	1
	Ann E. Ziegler	Former Chief Financial Officer of CDW Corporation	64	2008	YES	3

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DIRECTOR NOMINEE SKILLS AND DIVERSITY

Cheryl K.
Beebe

Stephen B.
Bratspies

Geralyn R.
Breig

Mark A. Irvin

James C.
Johnson

Franck J.
Moison

Robert F.
Moran

Ronald L.
Nelson

William S.
Simon

Ann E.
Ziegler

Total
Directors

Skills and Qualifications

Chief Executive Officer Experience

4/10

Corporate Governance Experience

9/10

Risk Oversight/Management Experience

10/10

Financial Literacy

10/10

Industry Experience

8/10

International Business Experience

9/10

Chief Financial Officer Experience

4/10

Extensive Financial Expertise

6/10

Extensive Knowledge of the Company’s Business

7/10

Gender

Women

3/10

Men

7/10

Race/Ethnicity

African-American

2/10

White/Caucasian

8/10

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Item 2.			To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR this item We are asking you to ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) as our independent auditor for our 2023 fiscal year. See page 37 for further information about our independent auditors


Item 3.			To approve, on an advisory basis, named executive officer compensation as disclosed in this Proxy Statement The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR this item Hanesbrands’ stockholders have the opportunity to cast a non-binding, advisory “say on pay” vote on our named executive officer compensation, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement. We ask for your approval of the compensation of our named executive officers. Before considering this proposal, please read our Compensation Discussion and Analysis and the executive compensation tables and related narrative disclosure in this Proxy Statement, which explain our executive compensation programs and the Talent and Compensation Committee’s compensation decisions. See page 41 for further information about our executive compensation program


Item 4.			To recommend, on an advisory basis, the frequency of future advisory votes to approve named executive officer compensation The Board of Directors recommends a vote in favor of holding future stockholder advisory votes on the compensation of Hanesbrands’ named executive officers EVERY YEAR As discussed in Item 3, Hanesbrands gives its stockholders the opportunity to cast a non-binding advisory vote on the Company’s executive compensation. Hanesbrands’ stockholders also have the opportunity to cast a non-binding, advisory vote on whether the Company should hold future stockholder advisory votes on executive compensation every year, every two years or every three years. See page 42 for further information about the frequency of future executive compensation advisory votes

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Item 5.			To approve the amendment of the Hanesbrands Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan as described in this Proxy Statement The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR this item We are asking you to approve an amendment of the Hanesbrands Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. If approved, the amended 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan would make available, for compensatory awards, additional shares of common stock. See page 43 for further information about the proposed amendment of the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

We believe that strong corporate governance practices contribute to better results for stockholders. As described below, we maintain governance principles, policies, and practices that support Board and management accountability and serve the best interests of our organization, our stockholders, and other stakeholders.

Corporate Governance Overview

We have evaluated our governance practices against the Corporate Governance Principles published by the Investor Stewardship Group (“ISG”), a collective of some of the largest U.S.- based institutional investors and global asset managers, and found they were highly consistent. Our strong corporate governance policies and practices are disclosed throughout this proxy statement. The following table highlights some of the key ways that our governance practices are consistent with ISG’s Corporate Governance Principles. Overall, we believe our approach to governance strengthens the Board’s ability to provide meaningful oversight, review, and counsel to the Company, as it acts on behalf of all stockholders.

	ISG Principle			Hanesbrands Practice
	Principle 1 Boards are accountable to stockholders			• Annual Board and committee self-assessments • Declassified Board – all Directors are elected annually • Proxy access for Director nominees • Individual Directors tender resignation if they fail to receive majority of votes cast • No poison pill • Disclosure of corporate governance and Board practices
	Principle 2 Stockholders should be entitled to voting rights in proportion to their economic interest			• One share, one vote • No disparate voting rights
	Principle 3 Boards should be responsive to stockholders and be proactive in order to understand their perspectives			• Directors available for stockholder engagement • Stockholder outreach process • Disclose key actions taken in response to stockholder feedback, including stockholder votes on proposals at the annual meeting
	Principle 4 Boards should have a strong, independent leadership structure			• Annual review and determination of leadership structure • Independent Chairman of the Board
	Principle 5 Boards should adopt structures and practices that enhance their effectiveness			• 9 of 10 Director nominees are independent • All Board committees fully independent • Approximately 98% average attendance by incumbent Directors at Board and committee meetings in 2022 • Specified retirement age limits for Directors

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	Principle 6 Boards should develop management incentive structures that are aligned with the long-term strategy of the company			• Board oversees executive compensation programs to align with long-term strategy of the Company • Combination of short- and long-term performance goals • Executive and Director stock ownership program and equity holding requirements • Hedging and pledging of company stock is prohibited

ESG AND SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS

OUR COMMITMENT

Investing in corporate responsibility and sustainability is core to our business strategy and reflects our continued commitment to create a more comfortable world for every body. We maintain a values-based approach to sustainability — accountability, inclusion, teamwork, excellence and integrity — and continue to focus our efforts in areas addressed by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, including good health and wellbeing, quality education, gender equality, climate action, clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, economic growth, reduced inequalities, and responsible consumption and production.

Our ESG and sustainability strategy is integrated throughout our organization and is framed in three pillars that form the foundation of our long-term sustainability goals.


People	Planet	Product
By 2030, improve the lives of at least 10 million people through health and wellness programs, diversity and inclusion initiatives, improved workplace quality and philanthropic efforts that improve local communities	By 2030, reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions by 50% and indirect emissions by 30% to align with science-based targets, reduce water use by at least 25%, use 100% renewable electricity in Company-owned operations and bring landfill waste to zero	By 2025, eliminate all single-use plastics and reduce packaging weight by at least 25%, while also moving to 100% recycled/biodegradable polyester and sustainable cotton

PEOPLE—By focusing on comfort (comforting people during times of need, crisis and uncertainty), inclusion (advancing diversity, equity and inclusion through education and youth sports), and health (creating healthier communities by bringing medical care to those in need), we promote our value of “do what is right,” which underpins all of our sustainability efforts and corporate responsibility.

PLANET—By focusing on climate, water, wastewater and chemical management, we aim to reduce our greenhouse gas and water footprint, both in production of raw materials and throughout the entire manufacturing process and advance leading energy-efficiency practices across our operations.

PRODUCT—By focusing on more sustainable fibers, particularly cotton and polyester, we aim to reduce the impact of the products we make and meet the needs of consumers who increasingly desire sustainable products. By focusing on packaging improvements, we are able to reduce the weight of corrugate, paper board, and other materials while helping deliver products safely to consumers in a low-carbon, low-waste economy. We continue to improve our manufacturing steps to reduce waste overall, find ways to repurpose certain waste streams and establish local recycling partnerships to divert waste from landfills.

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PROGRESS BY THE NUMBERS

Hanesbrands seeks to be an industry leader in climate, human rights, water and elimination of waste, as well as diversity, inclusion, and gender equality. In 2020 we announced bold commitments under our People, Planet and Products initiatives which included detailed plans and goals to improve the lives of millions of people, reduce our water and energy footprint with innovative climate solutions, and devote ourselves to more sustainable materials and product packaging. In 2022, we built on this pledge and made positive progress towards achieving these results.

2025-2030 Goals

PEOPLE

PLANET

PRODUCT

	Long-Term Goal		Timing			Long-Term Goal		Timing			Long-Term Goal		Timing
POC Sr. Manager & Above		25%		2025	Reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG		50%		2030	Recycle biode-gradeable polyester		100%		2025
Female Sr. Manager & Above		50%		2025	Reduce Scope 3 GHG		30%		2030	Sustainable cotton		100%		2025
					Reduce energy use		25%		2030	Reduce packaging weight		25%		2025
					Renewal electricity		100%		2030	Eliminate single use plastic		100%		2025

	2022 Key Accomplishments • Met or exceeded most of our 2022 sustainability milestones • Received A- score in CDP Climate Change Report and Water Security Report • Awarded 13th consecutive Energy Star Sustained Excellence/Partner of the Year Award • Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for a second straight year • Implemented solar projects in Thailand, Honduras and Dominican Republic • $8M total sustainability 2022 savings
	2023 Outlook • Continue to focus on philanthropic efforts in the themes of comfort, inclusion and health • Focus on our Scope 3 greenhouse gas inventory and reduction of Scope 3 impacts • Continue to focus on packaging and waste reduction • Drive consumer and other stakeholder awareness of our progress on our sustainability initiatives

We regularly report our progress against these goals and other key metrics on our sustainability website, www.hbisustains.com.

ESG OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNANCE

The Board of Directors and its committees oversee the development and execution of our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, including oversight of our policies, programs and initiatives related to environmental sustainability, health and safety, and diversity, equity and inclusion. In 2022 , the Board of Directors reviewed and assessed its Committee Charters and approved modifications to further strengthen its oversight of the Company’s ongoing ESG initiatives. Our Governance and Nominating Committee coordinates the Board’s ESG oversight responsibilities, with support from the Audit Committee and the Talent and Compensation Committee. These oversight responsibilities include assessing and reviewing the relevant ESG risks, opportunities and disclosure obligations as set forth in greater detail below.

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Our Governance and Nominating Committee coordinates oversight of our ESG strategy and communications, as well as our corporate governance policies and practices. The Governance and Nominating Committee also assesses whether relevant ESG risks, opportunities and disclosure obligations are regularly reviewed and considered by the appropriate Board committees.

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The Talent and Compensation Committee, which was renamed in 2022, is primarily responsible for the “People” pillar of our ESG strategy, which includes oversight of diversity, equity and inclusion, talent development, labor management supply chain labor standards, and health and safety.

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The Audit Committee has primary responsibility for the Planet and Product pillars of our ESG strategy, including the aspects of our ESG strategy designed to address risks and strategies related to climate change, water usage, waste management, greenhouse gas emissions, chemical management, raw material sourcing product, packaging, and product liability.

COMPENSATION HIGHLIGHTS

BUSINESS STRATEGIES AND PRIORITIES

We make everyday apparel that is known and loved by consumers around the world for comfort, style, quality, innovation, and value. Among our iconic brands are Hanes, the leading basic apparel brand in the United States; Champion, an innovator at the intersection of lifestyle and athletic apparel; and Bonds, which is setting new standards for design and sustainability. We employ approximately 51,000 associates in 32 countries and have built a strong reputation for workplace quality and ethical business practices.

In 2021, we announced our Full Potential plan—a three-year growth plan designed to unlock the enormous opportunities of Hanesbrands, building on our iconic brands, world-class supply chain, deep consumer loyalty, broad channel distribution and global footprint. The Full Potential plan consists of four growth pillars:

grow global Champion

re-ignite innerwear growth

drive consumer-centricity

focus the portfolio

We made significant progress in 2022 toward achieving these goals, as evidenced by our focus on profitable growth, reduction in SKUs, reduced inventory units, and our broad-based cost reduction program. Following the successful launch of Hanes Total Support Pouch underwear platform in 2021, this year Hanes launched the Hanes Originals line of innovative products with more modern silhouettes aimed at younger consumers. Our Hanes Originals launch at select retailers in November and December in Canada and the U.S., respectively, was the first multi-category, multi-geography product introduction under our new global innovation process.

We have embarked on-several initiatives designed to enhance our global design and innovation capabilities to meet the needs of both current and new consumer segments. Specifically, we segmented our supply chain to address the unique needs of each of our brands and increased our speed-to-market. In addition, we simplified our process and organization to make decisions faster, modernized our technology, and invested in people and next-generation talent to accelerate results and deliver sustainable, profitable growth.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Achieved 2022 SKU reduction goals and impactful inventory unit reduction. We achieved a net SKU reduction of 45% from our 2019 peak, including a 9% SKU reduction in 2022, which created a more focused portfolio in line with our Full Potential plan. We also set an aggressive target to reduce our inventory units by the end of 2022, which we accomplished. We ended the year with inventory units 6% lower than prior year.

Focus on increased financial flexibility and debt reduction. We have shifted our capital allocation strategy to focus the use of free cash flow (cash from operations less capital expenditures) on (i) investments in the Full Potential plan and (ii) reducing debt and bringing our leverage back to a range that is no greater than two to three times on a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA basis. To that end, the Board eliminated the quarterly cash dividend. We also amended our credit agreement to provide greater near-term financial flexibility given the uncertainty within the current macroeconomic environment, and we refinanced our 2024 maturities in the first quarter of 2023. We believe that this strategy will allow for greater flexibility that will drive significant value for the Company and our stockholders.

Expect to generate approximately $500 million in operating cash flow in 2023 and exit the year with higher

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gross and operating margin run rates. By successfully reducing inventory units in 2022 compared to prior year, we are positioned to release working capital in 2023 and drive operating cash flow back to historical levels. We expect gross and operating margin pressure to continue in the first half of 2023 as we sell through the remainder of our higher-cost inventory. We expect year-over-year improvement in gross and operating margin in the second half of 2023, particularly the fourth quarter, as lower-cost inventory currently being produced is sold and we anniversary last year’s manufacturing time-out costs related to our inventory reduction initiative in 2022.

Reiterated our Full Potential financial targets, updated timeline. We continue to make progress on our Full Potential growth strategy and expect to achieve our long-term financial targets of approximately $8 billion in net sales and an approximate 14.4% operating margin. We now expect to achieve these targets at the end of 2026. The new timing reflects recent and near-term macroeconomic and consumer demand environments.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION HIGHLIGHTS

We ask our stockholders annually to vote to approve, on an advisory (non-binding) basis, the compensation of our Named Executive Officers (“NEOs”). Our Board, primarily through the Talent and Compensation Committee, defines and oversees our executive compensation program, which is based on a pay-for-performance philosophy and designed to accomplish the following goals:

Reward Financial and Operational Performance

Place a Significant Portion of Compensation at Risk Based on Achievement of Performance Goals

Align the Interests of NEOs with those of our Stockholders

Attract, Retain and Incentivize Highly Skilled and Performance-Oriented Talent

Consistent with these goals, our compensation program has been designed with a view toward linking a significant portion of each NEO’s compensation to their individual performance and our performance over both short- and long-term periods. Please see Compensation Discussion and Analysis beginning on page 54 and the related Executive Compensation Tables beginning on page 72 for additional details about our executive compensation program including information about our NEOs’ compensation for 2022.

2022 TARGET COMPENSATION MIX

Compensation Element	Key Features	Objectives
Base Salary	• Fixed compensation component • Reflects the individual responsibilities, performance and experience of each NEO	• Provides a foundation of cash compensation for the fulfilment of fundamental job responsibilities
Annual Incentive Plan (“AIP”) Awards	• Performance-based cash compensation • Payout determined based on Company performance against pre-established targets	• Motivates performance by linking compensation to the achievement of key annual objectives
Long-Term Incentive Program (“LTIP”) Awards	• Performance-based and at-risk, time-vested compensation • Performance Share Awards (“PSAs”) (50% of LTIP opportunity) • Vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date • Number of shares received ranges from 0% to 200% of the number of units granted based on fiscal 2022-2024 Company performance against pre-established targets • Restricted Stock Unit Awards (“RSUs”) (50% of LTIP opportunity) • Ratable vesting over a three-year service period	• Encourages behavior that enhances the long-term growth, profitability and financial success of the Company, aligns executives’ interests with our stockholders and supports retention objectives

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FISCAL 2022 TOTAL TARGET DIRECT COMPENSATION

The percentage of our Chief Executive Officer’s performance-based and at-risk compensation is the highest of our named executive officers, reflecting the position’s highest level of responsibility and accountability for results. Performance-based and at-risk compensation comprises 76% of the average total target direct compensation of our other named executive officers. Because the value of such compensation depends on Hanesbrands’ achievement of key annual results and strategic long-term business objectives and/or is tied to changes in our stock price, our named executive officers’ actual compensation could be materially higher or lower than targeted levels.

HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Culture and Engagement

Our company culture is reflected in our purpose—“Creating a More Comfortable World for Every Body”—and in our values—“Do What’s Right, Act Like Owners, Play to Win, Create Opportunity for All.”

Our global associate engagement has historically been high and continues to confirm our strong focus on employee relations as well as our engagement activities and practices. A newly revised global engagement survey will be launched in 2023 for all corporate employees.

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Training

HBI University offers online and in-person training on a variety of leadership and cultural topics, as well as helping associates to learn new functional and managerial skills. In 2021, we provided weekly diversity training to our corporate associates,

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and in 2022 we continued quarterly training on a variety of inclusion topics including allyship, mental health and microinequities. In 2022 we also launched a “learn the business” series that helps all associates understand HBI’s key functions and business model and how they can contribute to our Full Potential plan. In addition, we have top talent global professional development programs for Vice Presidents and Directors and are expanding our use of assessments and 360 reviews for leaders at various levels.

Education and Development

In Central America and the Caribbean, we have provided education assistance and training to nearly 5,000 associates and more than 2,000 family members. Almost 3,800 associates have received high school diplomas, 85 have received college degrees, 135 have obtained master’s degrees, and one has earned a doctoral degree.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package offering competitive pay and benefits at all levels, and we continually look to enhance and support our offerings. Many of our corporate and facility-based associates have access to on-site health clinics that provide high quality services, and in some instances, these health services are available to family members. We also offer health and wellness coaching programs aimed at improving the overall health and wellbeing of all associates. In 2021, we initiated a new parental leave benefit, enhanced mental health benefits, and improved access to online medical care. In Central America and Asia, we provided low or no cost on-site meals to associates in our manufacturing facilities.

Health & Safety

The health and safety of associates is a top priority. Our Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) recordable rate was 0.27, a decrease of 10% compared to prior year. We have enhanced our cleaning and distancing protocols and provided additional personal protective equipment options in response to COVID-19. New work-from-home protocols were developed in response to COVID-19, which can be deployed as situations arise, as well as more permanent arrangements for positions that meet certain criteria.

Diversity & Inclusion

As a global company operating in 32 countries on six continents, our employees represent different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, religions, genders, sexual orientations and ages. We believe these different perspectives strengthen our business, and we strive to build an even stronger inclusive culture. As of December 31, 2022, our global workforce was approximately 32% male and 68% female, and of our domestic workforce, our employees were approximately 55% white, approximately 22% Black or African American, approximately 16% Hispanic, approximately 4% Asian, approximately 1% American Indian or Alaskan Native and approximately 2% two or more races or other. We believe we have made significant progress in diversity and inclusion, but we are committed to doing more. In 2021, we launched aggressive diversity goals which we strive to attain by 2025, including i) aiming for at least 25% representation of people of color, and ii) maintaining 50% women, at each case at the senior manager and above levels within our U.S. workforce. As of December 31, 2022, our representation of people of color at the senior manager and above levels within our U.S. workforce was approximately 19% (as compared to 16% in 2021), and representation of women at the senior manager and above levels within our U.S. workforce was approximately 50% (as compared to 49% in 2021).

We have made commitments to three HBCU institutions to fund scholarships as well as participate in mentorships and other joint activities to assist their connection to business and provide both a pipeline of future talent and enhanced awareness of issues faced by under-represented groups within our own workforce.

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Proposal 1 — Election of Directors

Our Board of Directors has proposed ten nominees for election to the Board. Each of our Directors is elected to serve until the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified. If a nominee is unavailable for election, proxy holders may vote for another nominee proposed by the Board or, as an alternative, the Board may reduce the number of Directors to be elected at the Annual Meeting. Each nominee has agreed to serve on the Board if elected. The following information regarding each nominee for election has been confirmed by the applicable nominee for inclusion in this Proxy Statement.

The ten nominees for election at the Annual Meeting possess experience and qualifications that our Governance and Nominating Committee believes will allow him/her to make substantial contributions to the Board. In selecting nominees to the Board, we seek to ensure that our Board collectively has a balance of experience and expertise, including chief executive officer experience, chief financial officer experience, international expertise, deep experience in the consumer products industry, corporate governance expertise and expertise in other functional areas that are relevant to our business. For more information about the process by which the Governance and Nominating Committee identifies candidates for election to the Board, please see “Director Nomination Process” on page 26.

Our Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote FOR election of these ten nominees.

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NOMINEES FOR ELECTION

	Cheryl K. Beebe
	Age: 67 Director Since: 2020 Committee Membership: Audit Independent Director Audit Committee Financial Expert			Experience • Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Ingredion Incorporated (formerly Corn Products International, Inc.) (2004 to 2014); Vice President, Finance (2002-2004); Vice President (1999-2004); Treasurer (1997-2004) Other Public Company Boards • The Mosaic Company (2019 to current) • Packaging Corporation of America (2008 to current) • Convergys Corporation (2015 to 2018) Other • Board of Trustees, Goldman Sachs Asset Management GSTII Funds • Member, Board of Trustees, Fairleigh Dickinson University Education • M.B.A, Fairleigh Dickinson University • B.A., Rutgers University Reason for Nomination: Ms. Beebe has strong financial acumen acquired in a long career of senior financial leadership positions at larger corporate organizations. Her strong understanding of financial matters including the oversight, analysis and preparation of financial statements enables her to provide valuable insight and contributions as a member of the Audit Committee. Ms. Beebe also possesses extensive experience in corporate risk management, international business, and corporate governance, which allows her to assist the Board of Directors with its risk oversight function.

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	Stephen B. Bratspies
	Age: 55 Director Since: 2020 Committee Membership: None			Experience • Chief Executive Officer, Hanesbrands, Inc. (2020 to current) • Chief Merchandising Officer, Walmart, Inc. (2015 to 2020); Executive Vice President, Food (2014 to 2015); Executive Vice President, General Merchandise (2013 to 2014); Various Executive Positions (2005 to 2013) • Chief Marketing Officer, Specialty Brands (2003 to 2005) • Various Executive Positions, PepsiCo, Inc.’s Frito-Lay, North America Division (1996 to 2003) • Management Consultant, A.T. Kearney (1994 to 1996) Education • M.B.A., The Wharton School of Business, the University of Pennsylvania • B.A., Franklin & Marshall College Reason for Nomination: Mr. Bratspies has extensive experience and knowledge with Hanesbrands, including its business and strategic objectives and goals. Leveraging his multiple senior leadership positions in the industry, Mr. Bratspies brings collective experience in corporate risk management, financial management, marketing, and consumer products, and a key understanding of large publicly traded company business issues.

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	Geralyn R. Breig
	Age: 60 Director Since: 2018 Committee Membership: Audit, Governance and Nominating Independent Director			Experience • Principal, Twin Bridges Consulting Group (2021 to current) • Chief Executive Officer, AnytownUSA.com (2016 to 2021) • President, Clarks (C&J Clark Ltd), Americas Region (2014 to 2016) • President, Avon North America (division of Avon Products Inc.) (2008 to 2011); Senior Vice President and Brand President, Avon Global Marketing Business Unit (2005 to 2008) • President, Godiva Chocolatier International (2002 to 2005) • Various Executive Positions, Campbell Soup Company (1995 to 2002) • Various Leadership Positions, Kraft Foods, Inc. (1986 to 1995) • Various Leadership Positions, The Procter & Gamble Company, Inc. (1984 to 1986) Other Public Company Boards • 1800flowers.com (2012 to 2022) Other • Welch Foods Inc (2013 to 2022) Education • B.S., The Wharton School of Business, the University of Pennsylvania Reason for Nomination: Ms. Breig has served in various senior leadership positions in a wide variety of international retailers and consumer product manufacturers, including some of the largest such companies in the world. Her experience in both the consumer manufacturing and retailing industries is a strong fit for the Company’s business and primary customer base. Through her senior executive positions and prior public company board service, Ms. Breig has developed expertise in digital marketing strategy, corporate risk management, financial management, and corporate governance, which contribute to the shared knowledge and expertise of our Board of Directors in these functions.

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	Mark A. Irvin
	Age: 60 Director Since: 2023 Committee Membership: Governance and Nominating Independent Director			Experience • Executive Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer, Best Buy Co. Inc. (2022 to current); Chief Inclusion, Diversity and Talent Officer (2020 to 2022); Various Executive Supply Chain Positions (2013 to 2020) • Distribution Leadership Positions, Target Corporation (2003 to 2013) • Served in the U.S. Army as Lieutenant/Captain (1984 to 1992) Other • Director, Best Buy Foundation • Director, Black Men Teach • National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation Board Education • M.B.A., Franklin University • B.A., Fisk University Reason for Nomination: Mr. Irvin has served in various leadership positions with large, omnichannel retailers, which allows him to provide deep insight into this critical component of our customer base. With expertise developed through his senior executive positions with some of the nation’s largest retails, Mr. Irvin contributes to the Board of Directors’ collective proficiency in the areas of supply chain procurement, logistics, transportation, and distribution, all critical elements of the Company’s business. Mr. Irvin also brings to the Board of Directors extensive experience in the areas of human capital management, inclusion and diversity, and corporate governance, key areas of focus relating to our employee base and executive leadership.

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	James C. Johnson
	Age: 70 Director Since: 2006 Committee Membership: Governance and Nominating (Chair) Independent Director			Experience • General Counsel, Loop Capital Markets LLC (2010 to 2014) • Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, The Boeing Company (2007 to 2009); Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Assistant General Counsel, The Boeing Company (1999 to 2007) • Corporate Secretary and Assistant General Counsel, Northrop Grumman Corporation (1988 to 1998) • Staff Attorney, The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Los Angeles Regional Office (1978 to 1980) Other Public Company Boards • Energizer Holdings, Inc. (2015 to current) • Edgewell Personal Care Company (2013 to current) • Ameren Corporation (2005 to current) Other • Member, Board of Advisors, University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences • Chairman, External Advisory Board, University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences Education • J.D., University of Pennsylvania • B.A., University of Pennsylvania • Certificate of Cybersecurity Oversight, NACD Reason for Nomination: Mr. Johnson has served in senior executive positions in the legal departments of some of the nation’s most prominent corporations. Through these roles and his extensive public company board service, he has developed intense experience and qualifications in the areas of corporate risk management, staff and legal affairs, executive compensation, and corporate governance policies and programs, which enable him to serve effectively as Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee.

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	Franck J. Moison
	Age: 69 Director Since: 2015 Committee Membership: Audit, Compensation Independent Director			Experience • Vice Chairman, Colgate-Palmolive Company (2016 to 2018); Chief Operating Officer, Emerging Markets & Business Development (2010 to 2016); President, Global Marketing, Supply Chain & R&D (2007 to 2010); President, Western Europe, Central Europe and South Pacific (2005-2007); Various Executive Positions since 1978 Other Public Company Boards • SES imagotag, a French public company (2020 to current) • United Parcel Service, Inc. (2017 to current) Other • Chairman, International Advisory Board, EDHEC Business School (Paris, London, Singapore) • Member, International Board, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University Education • Masters in Marketing, EDHEC Business School in France • M.B.A., University of Michigan • Executive M.B.A. Program, Stanford University Reason for Nomination: Mr. Moison’s 40-year career at Colgate-Palmolive, one of the nation’s leading consumer products companies, including many senior executive leadership positions, enabled him to develop extensive experience in the industry in which the Company operates. His expertise in the areas of global business operations and supply chain management contribute to the Board of Director’s oversight of these critical areas of the Company’s operations. His executive experience and service as a director of other international public companies contributes to the Board of Director’s perspectives on areas of corporate governance, financial management and risk management.

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	Robert F. Moran
	Age: 72 Director Since: 2013 Committee Membership: Audit (Chair) Independent Director Audit Committee Financial Expert			Experience • Chief Executive Officer, UNATION, Inc. (2021 to current) • Chairman, GNC Holdings, Inc. (2017 to 2018); Interim Chief Executive Officer (2016 to 2017) • Chairman of the Board, PetSmart, Inc. (2012 to 2013); Chief Executive Officer (2009 to 2013); President, North American Stores (1999 to 2001); Chief Operating Officer (2001 to 2009) • President, Toys “R” Us (Canada) Ltd. (1998 to 1999) Other Public Company Boards • GNC Holdings, Inc. (2013 to 2019) • Payless, Inc. (2005 to 2012) Other • UNATION, Inc. (2021 to current) • The Fressnapf Group (2013 to present) • US Track & Field Foundation Education • B.S., Villanova University Reason for Nomination: Mr. Moran’s career as a senior executive at a variety of large consumer product and retail companies allows him to contribute his knowledge and experience to those elements of the Company’s business. Mr. Moran’s service as chief executive officer and chairman of a number of these corporations provides him with deep senior level experience that he can share with the Company’s senior management team and Board of Directors across the full range of operational, management and governance issues that the Company may face. His expertise in corporate risk management and oversight as well as financial management enable him to serve effectively as Chair of the Audit Committee.

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	Ronald L. Nelson
	Age: 70 Director Since: 2008 Committee Membership: Compensation, Governance and Nominating Chairman of the Board			Experience • Executive Chairman, Avis Budget Group, Inc. (2016 to 2018) • Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Avis Budget Group (2006 to 2015); Director, Cendant Corporation (the predecessor of Avis Budget Group) (2003 to 2006); Chief Financial Officer (2003 to 2006); Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cendant Corporation’s Vehicle Rental Business (2006); President (2004 to 2006); Interim Chief Executive Officer, Cendant Corporation’s Travel Distribution Division (2005 to 2006) • Co-Chief Operating Officer, DreamWorks SKG. (1994 to 2003) • Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Paramount Communications, Inc. (1987 to 1994) Other Public Company Boards • Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS, Inc. (2019 to current) • Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (2019 to current) • Viacom, Inc. (2016 to 2019) • Convergys Corporation (2008 to 2016) Education • M.B.A., University of California, Los Angeles • B.A., University of California, Berkeley Reason for Nomination: Mr. Nelson’s long career as a senior executive at a variety of consumer-facing international public companies positions him to be an effective leader of the Board of Directors as Chairman and to oversee the Board’s functions and interactions with senior management. He also contributes significant expertise in financial management, corporate risk management, strategic transactions, financial analysis, and preparation of financial statements, all critical elements of the Company’s strategic planning and risk management functions.

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	William S. Simon
	Age: 63 Director Since: 2021 Committee Membership: Audit Independent Director			Experience • Senior Advisor, K.K.R. & Co (2014 to current) • President, WSS Venture Holdings LLC (2014 to current) • Executive Vice President, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (2006 to 2014); President and CEO, Walmart US (2010 to 2014); Executive Vice President and COO (2007 to 2010); Executive Vice President, Professional Services and New Business Development (2006 to 2007) • Various executive positions, Brinker International, Diageo North America, Inc., and Cadbury Schweppes plc. (1990 to 2006) Other Public Company Boards • Darden Restaurants, Inc. (2012 to 2014, 2014 to current) • Equity Distribution Acquisition Corp. (2020 to 2022) • GameStop Corp. (2020 to 2021) • Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (2020 to 2021) • Anixter International, Inc. (2019 to 2020) • Chico’s FAS, Inc. (2016 to 2021) Other • Secretary of the Florida Department of Management Services (2003-2005) • U.S. Navy and Naval Reserves (1980-2005) Education • M.B.A., University of Connecticut • B.A., University of Connecticut Reason for Nomination: Mr. Simon has held senior executive leadership positions with a variety of large, global direct-to-consumer retailers and consumer goods companies, which allows him to contribute to the oversight of the Company’s business and to advise senior management on key elements of the Company’s operations. Mr. Simon’s extensive senior leadership skills and deep experience as a public company director at other consumer-facing companies position him to contribute in the areas of strategic planning, financial management, corporate risk management and corporate governance.

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	Ann E. Ziegler
	Age: 64 Director Since: 2008 Committee Membership: Compensation (Chair) Independent Director			Experience • Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and member of Executive Committee, CDW Corporation (2008 to 2017) • Senior Vice President, Administration and Chief Financial Officer, Sara Lee Food and Beverage (2005 to 2008); Chief Financial Officer, Sara Lee Bakery Group (2003 to 2005); Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Sara Lee Food and Beverage (2000 to 2003) Other Public Company Boards • Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. (2020 to current) • US Foods Holding Corp. (2017 to current) • Wolters Kluwer N.V., a Dutch public company (2017 to current) • Groupon Inc. (2014 to 2020) Education • B.A., William & Mary • J.D., University of Chicago Law School Reason for Nomination: Ms. Ziegler has held senior financial and other leadership positions with a variety of large, global consumer-focused companies, enabling her to bring deep insights into many elements of the Company’s core business. She has considerable public company board experience and strong understanding of oversight and preparation of financial statements. Her extensive executive skills include corporate risk management, strategic transactions, financial management and analysis, international business and executive compensation, the last of which enables her to serve effectively as Chair of the Compensation Committee.

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DIRECTOR NOMINATION PROCESS

The Governance and Nominating Committee (“G&N Committee”) is responsible for screening potential director candidates and recommending qualified candidates to the full Board of Directors for nomination. The G&N Committee will consider director candidates proposed by the Chief Executive Officer, by any director or by any stockholder. From time to time, the G&N Committee also retains search firms to assist in identifying and evaluating a diverse slate of director nominees. Each of the nominees for election at this Annual Meeting, other than Mr. Irvin, have been previously elected by our stockholders.

In evaluating potential director candidates, the G&N Committee seeks to present candidates to the Board of Directors who have distinguished records of leadership and success in his/her area of expertise and who will make substantial contributions to the Board of Directors. The G&N Committee considers the following qualifications listed in our Corporate Governance Guidelines:

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personal and professional ethics and integrity

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diversity among the existing Board members, including race, ethnicity, and gender

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specific business experience and competence, including experience and understanding of business issues applicable to large publicly traded companies and whether the candidate has served in policy-making roles in business, government, education, or other areas that are relevant to our global activities

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financial acumen, including whether the candidate, through education or experience, understands financial matters and the preparation and analysis of financial statements

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the ability to represent our stockholders as a whole

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professional and personal accomplishments, including involvement in civic and charitable activities

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experience with enterprise level risk management

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relevant education

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a willingness to devote sufficient time to fulfil his or her duties and responsibilities effectively and is committed to service on the Board of Directors

Any recommendation submitted by a stockholder to the G&N Committee should include information relating to each of the required qualifications for the potential candidate along with the other information specified in our bylaws for stockholder nominations. The G&N Committee applies the same standards in evaluating candidates submitted by stockholders as it does in evaluating candidates submitted by other sources. Suggestions regarding potential director candidates, together with the required information described above, should be submitted in writing to Hanesbrands Inc., 1000 East Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105, Attention: Corporate Secretary. Stockholders who want to directly nominate a director for consideration at next year’s Annual Meeting should refer to the procedures described under “Stockholder Proposals and Director Nominations for Next Annual Meeting” on page 93.

We do not have a standalone policy regarding diversity in the nomination process; however, diversity is one of the criteria that our Corporate Governance Guidelines require that our Committee consider in identifying and evaluating director nominees. In applying this criteria, the G&N Committee and the Board consider diversity to also include differences of viewpoint, professional experience, education, skill and other individual qualities and attributes that contribute to an active and effective Board. The G&N Committee evaluates the effectiveness of its activities under this policy through its annual review of Board composition, which considers whether the current composition of the Board adequately reflects the balance of qualifications discussed above, including diversity, prior to recommending nominees for election. In this regard, the Board believes its efforts have been effective based on the current composition of the Board.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that a director who reaches the age of 74 should submit a letter of resignation to the G&N Committee, on an annual basis, to be effective upon acceptance by the Board. Such letters of resignation will be considered by the G&N Committee, and the Board will determine whether to accept such letter of resignation, taking into account the recommendation of the G&N Committee. Mr. Griffin, having reached the age of 74, has submitted his resignation to the G&N Committee, which has been accepted by the Board. Mr. Griffin will serve as director for the remainder of his current term but will not stand for reelection to the Board at the Annual Meeting.

Director Independence

In order to assist our Board of Directors in making the independence determinations required by New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) listing standards, the Board has adopted categorical standards of independence. These standards, which are contained in our Corporate Governance Guidelines, are available on our corporate website, www.Hanes.com/investors. The Board has determined that ten of the eleven current members of our Board of Directors, Ms. Beebe, Ms. Breig, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Irvin, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Moison, Mr. Moran, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Simon and Ms. Ziegler, are independent according to NYSE listing standards and our Corporate Governance Guidelines. In determining director independence, the Board did not discuss, and was not aware of, any related person transactions, relationships or arrangements that existed with respect to any of these directors.

Our Audit Committee charter requires that all of the members of the Audit Committee be independent under NYSE listing standards and the rules of the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Board has determined that each of the current members of our Audit Committee and those serving during our 2022 fiscal year is an independent director under NYSE listing standards and meets the enhanced standards of independence applicable to audit committee members under applicable SEC rules. The Board has also determined that each of Ms. Beebe and Mr. Moran qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” under applicable SEC rules.

Our Talent and Compensation Committee charter requires that all of the members of the Talent and Compensation Committee be independent under NYSE listing standards, including the enhanced independence requirements applicable to Talent and Compensation Committee members and “non-employee directors” within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The Board has determined that each of the current members of our Talent and Compensation Committee and those serving during our 2022 fiscal year is an independent director under NYSE listing standards and a non-employee director within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act.

Our Governance and Nominating Committee charter requires that all members of the Governance and Nominating Committee be independent under NYSE listing standards. The Board has determined that each of the current members of our Governance and Nominating Committee and those serving during our 2022 fiscal year is an independent director under NYSE listing standards.

THE BOARD’S ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Overview

The Board of Directors is elected by our stockholders to oversee their interests in the long-term health and the overall success of our business. The Board serves as the ultimate decision-making body, except for those matters reserved to or shared with our stockholders. The Board oversees the business of the Company, as conducted by the members of Hanesbrands’ senior management. In carrying out its responsibilities, the Board reviews and assesses the Hanesbrands long-term strategy and its strategic, competitive and financial performance.

In 2022, our Board of Directors met five times and held regularly scheduled executive sessions without management, presided over by our independent Chairman of the Board. In addition, our Audit Committee met six times, our Talent and Compensation Committee met four times and our Governance and Nominating Committee met three times. Directors are expected to make every effort to attend the Annual Meeting, all Board meetings and the meetings of the committees on which they serve. All of our directors at the time of our 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders attended that Annual Meeting, and each director attended over 75% of the meetings of the Board and of the committees of which he or she was a member.

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RISK OVERSIGHT

	The Board as a whole is ultimately responsible for the oversight of our risk management function. The Board uses its committees to assist in its risk oversight function as follows:
	The Audit Committee Primary responsibility for oversight of risk assessment and risk management, including risks, opportunities and disclosure obligations related to environmental, sustainability, cybersecurity and other technology issues. Management of Hanesbrands prepares, and the Audit Committee reviews and discusses, an annual assessment of our risks on an enterprise-wide basis. We conduct a rigorous enterprise risk management program that is updated annually and is designed to bring to the Audit Committee’s attention our most material risks for evaluation, including strategic, operational, financial, sustainability, cybersecurity, legal and regulatory risks. As part of our enterprise risk management program, we have begun and will continue to evaluate the actual and potential impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities on the Company’s business, strategy, and financial planning in accordance with the frameworks developed by the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) frameworks.
	The Talent and Compensation Committee Primary responsibility for the oversight of risks associated with our compensation practices and policies, including risks, opportunities and disclosure obligations related to the Company’s culture, talent, recruitment, retention and employee engagement programs.
	The Governance and Nominating Committee Primary responsibility for the oversight of Board processes and corporate governance related risks. Leads in coordinating the Board’s governance and oversight of ESG risks, opportunities and disclosure obligations.
	Our Board of Directors maintains oversight responsibility for the work of its various committees by receiving regular reports from the committee Chairs. In addition, Board discussions about the Company’s strategic plan, consolidated business results, capital structure, acquisition- or disposition-related activities and other business include consideration of the risks associated with the particular activity under consideration. The Board regularly reviews our cybersecurity and other technology risks, controls and procedures. The Board receives reports from our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Information Officer at least twice annually regarding our adherence to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity framework, as well as our plans to mitigate cybersecurity risks and to respond to any data breaches. Our cybersecurity program is regularly audited by independent third parties against the NIST cybersecurity framework, and we incorporate regular information security training as part of our employee education and development program. In addition, we maintain cybersecurity insurance as part of our comprehensive insurance portfolio. The Board also regularly receives reports from our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer with respect to our climate-related risks, sustainability initiatives and progress toward our long-term sustainability goals.

Talent Management and Succession Planning

On an annual basis, succession planning for the position of Chief Executive Officer, as well as certain other senior management positions, is discussed by the Board. Our Chief Executive Officer annually provides the Board with an assessment of executives holding those senior management positions and their potential to succeed him. Our Chief Executive Officer also provides the Board with an assessment of persons considered potential successors to those senior managers. The Board assesses this data in concert with their specific impressions of senior management performance. This assessment, combined with the knowledge of the external landscape for executive talent, has proven successful for the Board and the Chief Executive Officer in planning for succession in key positions.

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Communicating with our Board of Directors

Any stockholders or interested parties who wish to communicate directly with our Board, with our non-management directors as a group or with our independent Chairman, may do so by writing to Hanesbrands Inc., 1000 East Hanes Mill Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105, Attention: Corporate Secretary. Stockholders or other interested parties also may communicate with members of the Board by sending an e-mail to our Corporate Secretary at corporate.secretary@hanes.com. To ensure proper handling, any mailing envelope or e-mail containing the communication intended for the Board must contain a clear notation indicating that the communication is a “Stockholder/Board Communication” or an “Interested Party/Board Communication.”

The Governance and Nominating Committee has approved a process for handling communications received by the Company and addressed to the Board, the independent Chairman or to non-management directors. Under that process, our Corporate Secretary reviews all correspondence and regularly forwards to the Board copies of correspondence that, in her opinion, deals with the functions of the Board or its Committees or that she otherwise determines requires their attention. Advertisements, solicitations for business, requests for employment, requests for contributions, matters that may be better addressed by management, or other inappropriate material will not be forwarded to our directors.

Stockholder Engagement

As a part of our commitment to corporate governance, we engage in productive conversations with our stockholders to consider a diversity of perspectives on issues including strategy, business performance, risk, culture and ESG matters. In 2022, members of management team engaged or reached out to a cross-section of stockholders owning approximately 62% of Hanesbrands shares. To communicate broadly with our stockholders, we also seek to transparently share ESG and other information relevant to our stockholders through www.ir.hanesbrands.com, www.hbisustains.com, our Annual Report, and this Proxy Statement.

We expect all of our directors to attend our annual meetings of stockholders. Between meetings, we expect our management to engage with stockholders on a regular basis at industry and financial conferences, road shows and one-on-one meetings.

BOARD STRUCTURE AND PROCESSES

Board Leadership Structure

Our Board leadership structure consists of:

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Chairman of the Board: Ronald L. Nelson

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Chief Executive Officer: Stephen B. Bratspies

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Fully independent Audit, Compensation and Governance and Nominating Committees

Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that the Governance and Nominating Committee will from time to time consider whether the positions of Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer should be held by the same person or by different persons. The Board believes it is in the best interests of our Company to make this determination from time to time based on the position and direction of our Company and the constitution of the Board and management team rather than based on any self-imposed requirement, which the Board does not have. The Board determined to split the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 2016.

Mr. Nelson has served as Chairman of the Board since 2019. He has served as a Hanesbrands director since 2008 and as Lead Director from 2015 to 2019. During his tenure, Mr. Nelson has actively served on all three Board Committees, including as Chairman of the Audit Committee. He currently serves as a member of the Talent and Compensation Committee and its Governance and Nominating Committee. The Board believes that Mr. Nelson brings significant experience and knowledge to the Chairman role.

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As detailed in the following summary, the Chairman of the Board has many important duties and responsibilities that enhance the independent oversight of management.

The Chairman of the Board chairs all meetings of the non-management and independent directors in executive session and also has other authority and responsibilities, including:

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presides at all meetings of the Board

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advises the Corporate Secretary regarding the agendas for meetings of the Board of Directors

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calls meetings of non-management and/or independent directors, with appropriate notice

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advises the Board on the retention of advisors and consultants who report directly to the Board of Directors

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advises the Chief Executive Officer, as appropriate, on issues discussed at executive sessions of non-management and/or independent directors

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reviews with the Chief Executive Officer together with Talent and Compensation Committee Chairman the non-management directors’ annual evaluation of his performance

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serves as principal liaison between the non-management and/or independent directors, as a group, and the Chief Executive Officer, as necessary

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serves as principal liaison between the Board of Directors and our stockholders, as appropriate, after consultation with the Chief Executive Officer

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selects an interim chair or lead independent director to preside over meetings at which he cannot be present

Our independent directors take an active role in overseeing our management and key issues related to strategy, risk, integrity, compensation and governance. For example, only independent directors serve on the Audit Committee, Talent and Compensation Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee. Non-management and independent directors also regularly hold executive sessions outside the presence of our Chief Executive Officer and other Hanesbrands employees. If the Chairman of the Board is not an independent director, the Board will elect one of our independent directors to serve as Lead Director. The Lead Director will undertake all of the duties of the Chairman of the Board described above during any period when the Chairman of the Board is an officer or employee of the Company.

We believe our Board’s leadership structure is best suited to the needs of the Company at this time.

Board and Committee Evaluation Process

Our Corporate Governance Guidelines require the Board to annually evaluate its own performance. In addition, the charters of each of the Audit Committee, Talent and Compensation Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee require the committee to conduct an annual performance evaluation. The Board engages in a robust written self-evaluation process to discharge these obligations. From time to time, the Board may engage a third party to conduct an external Board performance evaluation. The Governance and Nominating Committee oversees the annual assessment process on behalf of the Board and the implementation of the annual assessments by the committees.

Committees of the Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors has three standing committees: the Audit Committee, the Talent and Compensation Committee and the Governance and Nominating Committee. The directors listed in the committee memberships described below, and the chairs of the Audit Committee, the Talent and Compensation Committee and the Governance and Nominating Committee, served or will serve as noted below.

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	AUDIT COMMITTEE
	Members during 2022: Robert F. Moran, Chair Cheryl K. Beebe Geralyn R. Breig Franck J. Moison William S. Simon Members as of April 24, 2023, if elected at the Annual Meeting: Robert F. Moran, Chair Cheryl K. Beebe Geralyn R. Breig Franck J. Moison			The Audit Committee is responsible for assisting the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight of: • the integrity of our financial statements, financial reporting process and systems of internal accounting and financial controls • our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements • the independent auditors’ qualifications and independence • the performance of our internal audit function and independent auditor • the aspects of our ESG strategy designed to address risks and strategies related to environmental and sustainability initiatives As part of these responsibilities, the Audit Committee: • appoints, retains and oversees the Company’s independent auditor, subject to stockholder ratification • preapproves all audit and non-audit engagements and related fees and terms with the Company’s independent auditor • oversees and reviews the performance of the Company’s internal audit function, which includes periodic meeting in executive session with the head of the Company’s internal audit function • reviews and discusses management’s evaluation of the adequacy of disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting • reviews with the independent auditor and management all major accounting policy matters involved in the preparation of interim and annual financial reports with corporate management and any deviations from prior practice • reviews and discusses the Company’s annual audited financial statements and quarterly financial statements with management and the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm • annually recommends, based on the reviews performed by the Audit Committee, that the Board include the annual financial statements in the annual report on Form 10-K • reports to the Board any issues that arise with respect to the quality or integrity of the Company’s publicly reported financial statements and the Company’s compliance with legal or regulatory requirements The Audit Committee is also responsible for discussing risk assessment and risk management policies, including significant financial risk exposures and risks, opportunities and disclosure obligations related to environmental and sustainability issues, as well as cybersecurity and other technology risks. In connection with this oversight responsibility, the Audit Committee discusses and reviews the steps management has taken to monitor, control and report such exposures.

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Under SEC rules and the Audit Committee’s charter, the Audit Committee must prepare a report that is to be included in our Proxy Statement relating to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders or our Annual Report on Form 10-K. This report is provided under “Audit Committee Report” on page 38. In addition, the Audit Committee must review and discuss our annual audited financial statements and quarterly financial statements with management and the independent auditor and recommend, based on its review, that the Board of Directors include the annual financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

	TALENT AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
	Members during 2022: Ann E. Ziegler, Chair Ronald L. Nelson Franck J. Moison Bobby J. Griffin* Members as of April 24, 2023, if elected at the Annual Meeting: Ann E. Ziegler, Chair Franck J. Moison Ronald L. Nelson William S. Simon			The Talent and Compensation Committee is responsible for assisting the Board of Directors in discharging its responsibilities relating to the compensation of our executive officers and the Chief Executive Officer performance evaluation process. The Talent and Compensation Committee prepares a report on executive compensation that is included in our Proxy Statement relating to our Annual Meeting of Stockholders. This report is provided under “Talent and Compensation Committee Report” on page 53. The Talent and Compensation Committee is also responsible for: • reviewing and approving the total compensation philosophy covering our executive officers and other key executives and periodically reviewing an analysis of the competitiveness of our total compensation practices in relation to those of our peer group • with respect to our executive officers other than the Chief Executive Officer, reviewing and approving base salaries, target annual incentive award opportunities, the applicable standards of performance to be used in incentive compensation plans and the grant of equity incentives • recommending changes in non-employee director compensation to the Board of Directors • reviewing proposed stock incentive plans, other long-term incentive plans, stock purchase plans and other similar plans, and all proposed changes to such plans • oversight of diversity, equity and inclusion, talent development, labor management supply chain labor standards, and health and safety • reviewing the results of any stockholder advisory votes regarding our executive compensation and recommending to the Board how to respond to such votes • recommending to the Board whether to have an annual, biennial or triennial advisory stockholder vote regarding executive compensation The Chief Executive Officer’s compensation is approved by the independent members of the Board of Directors, upon the Talent and Compensation Committee’s recommendation. For information regarding the ability of the Talent and Compensation Committee to delegate its authority, and the role of our executive officers and the Talent and Compensation Committee’s compensation consultant in determining or recommending the amount or form of executive and director compensation, see the Compensation Discussion and Analysis that begins on page 54.

Mr. Griffin will retire from the Board at the Annual Meeting and is not standing for reelection.

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Talent and Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation. All members of the Talent and Compensation Committee during our 2022 fiscal year were, and that have been appointed for 2023 are, independent directors, and no member was an employee or former employee of Hanesbrands. No member of the Talent and Compensation Committee had a relationship that must be described under SEC rules relating to disclosure of related party transactions and no interlocking relationship existed between our Board of Directors or Talent and Compensation Committee and the board of directors or talent and compensation committee of any other company. During our 2022 fiscal year, Ann E. Ziegler, Ronald L. Nelson, Franck J. Moison, and Bobby J. Griffin served on the Talent and Compensation Committee.

	GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE
	Members during 2022: James C. Johnson, Chair Ronald L. Nelson Geralyn R. Breig Bobby J. Griffin* Members as of April 24, 2023, if elected at the Annual Meeting: James C. Johnson, Chair Geralyn R. Breig Mark A. Irvin William S. Simon			The Governance and Nominating Committee is responsible for: • identifying individuals qualified to serve on the Board of Directors, consistent with criteria approved by the Board of Directors • recommending that the Board of Directors select a slate of director nominees for election by our stockholders at our annual meeting of stockholders, in accordance with our charter and bylaws and with Maryland law • recommending candidates to the Board of Directors to fill vacancies on the Board or on any committee of the Board in accordance with our charter and bylaws and with Maryland law • evaluating and recommending to the Board of Directors a set of corporate governance policies and guidelines to be applicable to the Company • re-evaluating periodically such policies and guidelines for the purpose of suggesting amendments to them as appropriate • overseeing and reviewing the Company’s ESG activities and programs, and reviewing our public ESG disclosures and communications • overseeing annual Board and committee self-evaluations in accordance with NYSE listing standards In addition, the Governance and Nominating Committee receives an annual report on the Company’s sustainability and Global Ethics and Compliance programs, which includes information on our progress towards achieving our long-term sustainability goals.

Mr. Griffin will retire from the Board at the Annual Meeting and is not standing for reelection.

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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

How We Make Director Compensation Decisions

The Talent and Compensation Committee is responsible for recommending changes in non-employee director compensation for approval by the Board of Directors. The Talent and Compensation Committee, with the assistance of its independent compensation consultant, annually reviews information about the compensation paid to non-employee directors at our peer group companies (our peer group companies are discussed in “How the Talent and Compensation Committee uses Peer Groups” on page 62) and relevant market trend data. The Talent and Compensation Committee considers this information as well as the scope of responsibilities of Board and committee members in recommending to the Board of Directors changes to non-employee director compensation.

Annual Compensation

In December 2021, the Talent and Compensation Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the following compensation for non-employee directors for service on our Board of Directors during 2022:

	• annual cash retainer of $110,000 • annual equity retainer of $155,000 • annual cash retainer of $25,000 for the chair of the Audit Committee (Mr. Moran), $25,000 for the chair of the Talent and Compensation Committee (Ms. Ziegler) and $25,000 for the chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee (Mr. Johnson)
	• annual cash retainer of $5,000 for each member of the Audit Committee other than the chair (Ms. Beebe, Ms. Breig, Mr. Moison and Mr. Simon) • annual cash retainer of $2,500 for each member of the Talent and Compensation Committee other than the chair (Mr. Griffin, Mr. Moison and Mr. Nelson) • annual cash retainer of $2,500 for each member of the Governance and Nominating Committee other than the chair (Ms. Breig, Mr. Griffin and Mr. Nelson) • annual cash retainer of $175,000 for the independent Chairman of the Board (Mr. Nelson)

The following table summarizes the compensation paid to our non-employee directors during 2022. Our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Bratspies, did not receive any additional compensation for serving as a director.

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION — FISCAL 2022

Name	Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($)(1)(2)	Stock Awards ($)(2)(3)	All Other Compensation ($)	Total ($)
Ronald L. Nelson	$290,000	$154,999	$—	$444,999
James C. Johnson	135,000	154,999	—	289,999
Robert F. Moran	135,000	154,999	—	289,999
Ann E. Ziegler	135,000	154,999	—	289,999
Geralyn R. Breig	117,500	154,999	—	272,499
Franck J. Moison	117,500	154,999	—	272,499
Cheryl K. Beebe	115,000	154,999	—	269,999
Bobby J. Griffin(4)	115,000	154,999	—	269,999
William S. Simon	115,000	154,999	—	269,999

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(1)

Directors who join or resign from the Board or whose Committee membership changes after the start of the calendar year receive a prorated cash retainer for that calendar year based on the number of months served.

(2)

Amounts shown include deferrals to the Hanesbrands Inc. Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan. Ms. Beebe, Ms. Breig, Mr. Griffin, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Nelson elected to defer receipt of their 2022 stock awards into the Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan.

(3)

The amounts shown reflect the aggregate grant date fair value of 2022 restricted stock unit awards, computed in accordance with Topic 718 of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification. The assumptions we used in valuing these awards are described in Note 6, “Stock-Based Compensation,” to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2022, each non-employee director had 9,515 restricted stock units outstanding. No non-employee director holds stock options.

(4)

Mr. Griffin will retire from the Board at the Annual Meeting and is not standing for reelection.

Director Deferred Compensation Plan

Under the Hanesbrands Inc. Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Director Deferred Compensation Plan”), a nonqualified, unfunded deferred compensation plan, our non-employee directors may defer receipt of all (but not less than all) of their cash retainers and/or awards of restricted stock units. None of the investment options available in the Director Deferred Compensation Plan provide for “above-market” or preferential earnings as defined in applicable SEC rules. The amount payable to a participant will be payable either on the distribution date elected by the participant or upon the occurrence of certain events as provided under the Director Deferred Compensation Plan.

Director Stock Ownership and Retention Guidelines

We believe that all our directors should have a significant ownership position in Hanesbrands. To this end, our non-employee directors receive a substantial portion of their compensation in the form of restricted stock units. In addition, to promote equity ownership and further align the interests of these directors with our stockholders, we have adopted stock ownership and retention guidelines for our non-employee directors. A non-employee director may not dispose of any shares of our common stock received (on a net after-tax basis) under our stock-based compensation plans until such director holds shares of common stock with a value equal to at least five times the current annual cash retainer (excluding any additional cash retainers paid for committee service or chairmanships), and may then only dispose of shares in excess of those with that value. In addition to vested shares directly held by a non-employee director, shares held for such director in the Director Deferred Compensation Plan (including hypothetical share equivalents held in that plan) will be counted for purposes of determining whether the ownership requirements are met. All our directors are following these stock ownership and retention guidelines.

OTHER GOVERNANCE INFORMATION

Related Person Transactions

Our Board of Directors has adopted a written policy setting forth procedures to be followed in connection with the review, approval or ratification of “related person transactions.” For purposes of this policy, the phrase “related person transaction” refers to any financial transaction, arrangement or relationship where: (i) Hanesbrands or any of its subsidiaries is or will be a participant; (ii) any greater than five percent stockholder, director, nominee for director or executive officer, or any of their immediate family members or affiliated entities, either currently or at any time since the beginning of the last fiscal year, has a direct or indirect material interest; and (iii) the aggregate amount involved will or may be expected to exceed $120,000 in any fiscal year.

Each director, director nominee and executive officer must promptly notify our Chief Executive Officer and our Corporate Secretary in writing of any material interest that such person or an immediate family member or affiliated entity of such person had, has or will have in a related person transaction. The Governance and Nominating Committee is responsible for the review and approval or ratification of all related person transactions involving a director, director nominee or executive officer. At the discretion of the Governance and Nominating Committee, the consideration of a related person transaction may be delegated to the full Board of Directors, another standing committee or to an ad hoc committee of the Board of Directors comprised of at least three members, none of whom has an interest in the transaction.

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The Governance and Nominating Committee, or other governing body to which approval or ratification is delegated, may approve a transaction if it determines, in its business judgment, based on its review of the available information, that the transaction is fair and reasonable to us and consistent with our best interests. Factors to be considered in making a determination of fairness and reasonableness may include:

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the business purpose of the transaction

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whether the transaction is entered into on an arm’s-length basis on terms fair to us

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whether such a transaction would violate any provisions of our Global Code of Conduct

If the Governance and Nominating Committee decides not to approve or ratify a transaction, the transaction may be referred to legal counsel for review and consultation regarding possible further action, including, but not limited to, termination of the transaction on a prospective basis, rescission of such transaction or modification of the transaction in a manner that would permit it to be ratified and approved by the Governance and Nominating Committee.

During 2022, there were no related person transactions requiring reporting under SEC rules.

Code of Ethics

Our Global Code of Conduct, which serves as our code of ethics, applies to all directors, officers, and all employees of Hanesbrands and its subsidiaries. Any waiver of applicable requirements in the Global Code of Conduct that is granted to any of our directors, to our principal executive officer, to any of our senior financial officers (including our principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller) or to any other person who is an executive officer of Hanesbrands requires the approval of the Audit Committee. Any such waiver of or amendment to the Global Code of Conduct will be disclosed on our corporate website, www.Hanes.com/investors or in a Current Report on Form 8-K.

Corporate Governance Documents

Copies of the written charters for the Audit Committee, Talent and Compensation Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee, as well as our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Global Code of Conduct and other corporate governance information are available on our corporate website, www.Hanes.com/investors.

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Audit Information

Proposal 2 — Ratification of Appointment
of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm

The Audit Committee is responsible for the appointment (subject to ratification by the Company’s stockholders), retention, compensation, evaluation, oversight and termination of the Company’s independent auditor. The Audit Committee has appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PricewaterhouseCoopers”) as our independent registered public accounting firm for our 2023 fiscal year. While not required by law, the Board of Directors is asking our stockholders to ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers as a matter of good corporate practice.

If the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as our independent registered public accounting firm for our 2023 fiscal year is not ratified by our stockholders, the adverse vote will be taken into consideration by the Audit Committee. However, because of the difficulty in making any substitution of our independent registered public accounting firm so long after the beginning of the current year, the appointment for our 2023 fiscal year will stand, unless the Audit Committee finds other good reason for making a change.

PricewaterhouseCoopers has served as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm since 2006. In order to ensure continuing auditor independence, the Audit Committee periodically considers whether a regular rotation of our independent registered public accounting firm would be appropriate. The members of the Audit Committee and the Board believe that the continued retention of PricewaterhouseCoopers as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. The Audit Committee considers a number of factors in deciding whether to re-engage PricewaterhouseCoopers, including the following:

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close alignment of PricewaterhouseCoopers’ global footprint and resources with our geographies and worldwide business activities

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robust independence controls and objectivity

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length of service of PricewaterhouseCoopers

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PricewaterhouseCoopers’ high audit quality, performance, and results

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benefits of longer-tenured auditor

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positive reputation of PricewaterhouseCoopers

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PricewaterhouseCoopers’ deep institutional company-industry knowledge, experience, and expertise

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non-audit service projects performed by other multinational public accounting and auditing firms

Representatives of PricewaterhouseCoopers are expected to be present at the Annual Meeting, may make a statement if they desire to do so, and will be available to respond to appropriate questions. For additional information regarding our relationship with PricewaterhouseCoopers, please refer to “Relationship with Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” on page 39.

Our Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote FOR ratification of the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as our independent registered public accounting firm for our 2023 fiscal year.

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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT

Hanesbrands’ Audit Committee is composed solely of financially literate, independent directors meeting the requirements of applicable SEC rules and NYSE listing standards. The Board of Directors has determined that each of Ms. Beebe and Mr. Moran possesses the experience and qualifications required of an “audit committee financial expert” as defined by the rules of the SEC. No member of the Audit Committee serves on the audit committees of more than three public companies.

The key responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set forth in its charter, a copy of which is available on our corporate website, www.Hanes.com/investors (in the “Investors” section). The purpose of the audit committee is to assist the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight of:

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the integrity of the Company’s financial statements, financial reporting process and systems and internal control over financial reporting

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the Company’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

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the independent auditor’s qualifications and independence

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the performance of the Company’s internal audit function and independent auditor

Management is primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal financial controls, for preparing the financial statements and for the public reporting process. PricewaterhouseCoopers, the Audit Committee-appointed independent registered public accounting firm for the Company, is responsible for expressing an opinion on the conformity of Hanesbrands’ audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 (the “2022 Financial Statements”) with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, PricewaterhouseCoopers expresses its opinion on the effectiveness of Hanesbrands’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022.

In this context, the Audit Committee:

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reviewed and discussed with management and PricewaterhouseCoopers the 2022 Financial Statements and audit of internal control over financial reporting

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discussed with PricewaterhouseCoopers the matters required to be discussed by Auditing Standard No. 1301, Communications with Audit Committees, as adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

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received the written disclosures and the letter from PricewaterhouseCoopers required by standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding their communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence and discussed with PricewaterhouseCoopers their independence from Hanesbrands

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met with the senior members of the Company’s financial management team at each regularly scheduled meeting

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reviewed and discussed with management and PricewaterhouseCoopers the Company’s annual and quarterly reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q prior to filing with the SEC

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received periodic updates from management regarding management’s process to assess the adequacy of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting

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reviewed and discussed with management, the internal auditors and PricewaterhouseCoopers, as appropriate, the plans for, and the scope of, the Company’s annual audit and other examinations

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met in periodic executive sessions with certain members of management, the internal auditors and PricewaterhouseCoopers to discuss the results of their examinations, their assessments of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and the overall integrity of the Company’s financial statements

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reviewed and discussed with management the Company’s major financial risk exposures, the steps management has taken to monitor and control these exposures and the Company’s enterprise risk management activities generally

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reviewed and discussed with management the overall adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management, including significant financial risk exposures and the steps management has taken to monitor, control and report such exposures

Based on the foregoing review and discussions, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the 2022 Financial Statements as audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers be included in Hanesbrands’ Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

By the members of the
Audit Committee, consisting of:

Robert F. Moran, Chair

Cheryl K. Beebe

Geralyn R. Breig

Franck J. Moison

William S. Simon

RELATIONSHIP WITH INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The following table sets forth the fees billed to us by PricewaterhouseCoopers for services in the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022.

	Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022			Fiscal Year Ended January 1, 2022
Audit fees		$	5,728,496		$	6,691,488
Audit-related fees			121,288			45,474
Tax fees			111,766			197,725
All other fees			2,900			2,900
Total fees		$	5,964,450		$	6,937,588

In the above table, in accordance with applicable SEC rules, “Audit fees” include fees billed for professional services for the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and review of our financial statements included in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, fees billed for services that are normally provided by the principal accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements, fees related to services rendered in connection with securities offerings and fees for the audit of our internal control over financial reporting and consultations concerning financial accounting and reporting standards.

“Audit-related fees” are fees billed for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of our financial statements and are not reported under the caption “Audit fees.” For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022, these fees primarily relate to attestation services rendered in connection with regulatory filings in certain foreign jurisdictions and various other services.

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“Tax fees” for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022 include tax consultation, preparation and compliance services for domestic and certain foreign jurisdictions and consulting related to research and development credits.

“Other fees” for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022 include license and subscription fees for research tools.

Our Audit Committee pre-approves all services, including both audit and non-audit services, provided by our independent registered public accounting firm. For audit services (including statutory audit engagements as required under local country laws), the independent registered public accounting firm provides management with an engagement letter outlining the scope of the audit services proposed to be performed during the year. The audit services fee proposal is approved by the Audit Committee before the audit commences. The Audit Committee may delegate the authority to pre-approve audit and non-audit engagements and the related fees and terms with the independent auditors to one or more designated members of the Audit Committee, as long as any decision made pursuant to such delegation is presented to the Audit Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting. All audit and permissible non-audit services provided by PricewaterhouseCoopers to us during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2022 were pre-approved by the Audit Committee.

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Proposal 3 — Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation

Proposal 3 — Advisory Vote to Approve Named
Executive Officer Compensation

As required pursuant to Section 14A of the Exchange Act, Hanesbrands’ stockholders have the opportunity to cast a non-binding, advisory “say on pay” vote to approve our named executive officer (“NEO”) compensation, as disclosed in this Proxy Statement.

This advisory vote is not intended to address any specific element of compensation; rather, it relates to the overall compensation of our NEOs, as well as the compensation philosophy, practices and policies described in this Proxy Statement. We currently hold “say on pay” votes on an annual basis. In Proposal 4, stockholders are being asked to vote on the frequency of our “say on pay” votes. Based on the result of the last say on pay frequency vote at our 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and the Board of Directors’ recommendation on this year’s vote, we currently intend to continue holding our say on pay votes every year, and our next “say on pay” vote is expected to occur at our 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

We believe our executive compensation philosophy, practices and policies have three essential characteristics. They are:

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focused on aligning senior management and stockholder interests in a simple, quantifiable, and unifying manner

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necessary to attract, retain and motivate the executive team to support the attainment of our business strategy and operating imperatives

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competitive in comparison to our peer group companies

Stockholders are encouraged to review the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section beginning on page 54 for more information on our executive compensation program.

We are asking stockholders to approve the following advisory resolution:

“RESOLVED, that the stockholders approve the compensation of Hanesbrands’ NEOs as disclosed in the Proxy Statement for Hanesbrands’ 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and the executive compensation tables and related footnotes and narrative.”

Because this vote is advisory, it will not be binding on us or our Board of Directors. The vote will also not overrule any decision made by the Board of Directors or the Talent and Compensation Committee or create or imply any additional duty for the Board. We recognize, nonetheless, that our stockholders have a fundamental interest in Hanesbrands’ executive compensation practices. Thus, the Talent and Compensation Committee may consider the outcome of the vote when considering future executive compensation arrangements.

Our Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote FOR approval, on an advisory basis, of the compensation of Hanesbrands’ NEOs.

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Proposal 4 — Advisory Vote to Recommend Frequency of Future Advisory Votes to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation

As discussed in “Proposal 3 — Advisory Vote to Approve Named Executive Officer Compensation,” Hanesbrands’ stockholders have the opportunity to cast a non-binding, advisory “say on pay” vote to approve our NEO compensation, as disclosed in this annual proxy statement. This year, we are also providing our stockholders with the opportunity to cast a non-binding, advisory vote on the frequency of future say on pay votes.

Based on the results of the prior stockholder advisory vote on the frequency of say on pay votes, which was held at the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and based on the Board of Directors’ recommendation, Hanesbrands has historically held such votes on an annual basis.

After careful consideration, our Board of Directors has determined that an advisory vote to approve NEO compensation that occurs every year continues to be the most appropriate frequency for our company at this time, and therefore our Board of Directors recommends that you vote for an annual advisory vote to approve NEO compensation. In formulating its recommendation, our Board of Directors considered that an annual advisory vote to approve NEO compensation will provide the most clarity regarding the nature of any concerns that our stockholders may have.

While the Board of Directors is in favor of an annual stockholder advisory vote to approve NEO compensation, you may choose to vote in favor of any of three alternatives, i.e., every year, every two years, or every three years (or you may abstain from voting on this matter). You are not being asked to vote for or against the Board’s recommendation of having an annual say on pay vote.

Because this vote is advisory, it will not be binding on us or our Board of Directors, overrule any decision made by the Board of Directors or create or imply any additional duty for the Board. We recognize, nonetheless, that our stockholders have a fundamental interest in Hanesbrands’ executive compensation practices. Thus, the Talent and Compensation Committee may consider the outcome of the vote when considering future non-binding stockholder advisory votes to approve Hanesbrands’ NEO compensation.

Our Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote for holding future stockholder advisory votes on executive compensation EVERY YEAR.

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Proposal 5 — Approval of The Amendment of the Hanesbrands Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan

We are asking our stockholders to approve an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Hanesbrands Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Talent and Compensation Committee (referred to in this proposal as the “Compensation Committee”) and our Board of Directors approved, subject to the approval of our stockholders at the Annual Meeting, the Amendment. In this proposal, we refer to the original Hanesbrands Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan as the “2020 Plan,” and we refer to the Hanesbrands Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended by the Amendment, as the “Amended 2020 Plan.”

Background

Our stockholders approved the 2020 Plan, which succeeded the Hanesbrands Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan (as amended and restated, the “Prior Plan”), at our 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Following such approval, no future awards may be granted under the Prior Plan. The 2020 Plan affords the Compensation Committee the ability to design compensatory awards that are responsive to the Company’s needs and includes authorization for a variety of awards designed to advance the interests and long-term success of the Company by encouraging stock ownership among officers and other employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, certain consultants and other service providers to the Company and its subsidiaries, and non-employee directors of the Company. You are being asked to approve the Amended 2020 Plan.

Stockholder approval of the Amended 2020 Plan would primarily make available for awards under the Amended 2020 Plan an additional 5,300,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Company (“Stock”), as described below and in the Amended 2020 Plan, with such amount subject to adjustment, including under the share counting rules.

Our Board of Directors recommends that you vote to approve the Amended 2020 Plan. If the Amended 2020 Plan is approved by our stockholders at the Annual Meeting, it will be effective as of the day of the Annual Meeting, and future grants will be made on or after such date under the Amended 2020 Plan. If the Amended 2020 Plan is not approved by our stockholders, then the Amendment will not become effective, and the 2020 Plan will continue in accordance with its terms as previously approved by our stockholders.

The actual text of the Amended 2020 Plan is attached to this Proxy Statement as Appendix A.

Why We Recommend that You Vote for this Proposal

The Amended 2020 Plan continues to authorize the Compensation Committee to provide cash awards and equity-based compensation in the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), deferred stock units (“DSUs”), performance shares, performance cash awards, dividend equivalents, and certain other awards, including those denominated or payable in, or otherwise based on, Stock, for the purposes of (1) promoting the interests of the Company and its subsidiaries and its stockholders by strengthening the ability of the Company and its subsidiaries to attract and retain highly competent officers and other key employees, and (2) providing a means to encourage Stock ownership and proprietary interest in the Company. Some of the key features of the Amended 2020 Plan that reflect our commitment to effective management of equity and incentive compensation are set forth below.

We believe our future success continues to depend on our ability to attract, motivate, and retain high quality employees and directors and that the ability to provide equity-based and incentive-based awards under the Amended 2020 Plan is critical to achieving this success. We would be at a competitive disadvantage if we could not use Stock-based awards to recruit and compensate our employees and directors. The use of Stock as part of our compensation program is also important because equity-based awards continue to be an essential component of our compensation program for key employees, as they help link compensation with long-term stockholder value creation and reward participants based on service and/or performance.

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In 2020, our stockholders approved 11,000,000 shares of Stock to be used for awards under the 2020 Plan, plus 6,359,575 shares of Stock available for grant under the Prior Plan (but which had not yet been made subject to awards under the Prior Plan) as of April 28, 2020 (the date our stockholders approved the 2020 Plan). As of February 1, 2023, 11,246,949 shares of Stock remained available under the 2020 Plan, which amount is inclusive of shares that remained available under the Prior Plan and which became available for issuance under the 2020 Plan at the time of its approval in 2020. If the Amended 2020 Plan is not approved, we may be compelled to increase significantly the cash component of our employee and director compensation over time, which approach may not necessarily align employee and director compensation interests with the investment interests of our stockholders. Replacing equity awards with cash also would increase cash compensation expense and deploy cash that could be better used.

The following includes aggregated information regarding our view of the overhang and dilution associated with the Prior Plan and the 2020 Plan, and the potential dilution associated with the Amended 2020 Plan. This information is as of February 1, 2023. In addition, as of February 1, 2023, shares of Stock were subject to outstanding “inducement” awards granted by the Company outside of stockholder-approved plans pursuant to the NYSE rules (“Inducement Awards”). As of that date, there were approximately 349,361,517 shares of Stock outstanding:

Shares of Stock Subject to Outstanding Awards and Available for Future Awards:

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Total shares of Stock subject to outstanding full value awards (restricted stock units and performance share awards, with performance share awards reported at the “target” level), inclusive of outstanding Inducement Awards: 5,817,515 shares (approximately 1.7% of our outstanding Stock);

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Total shares of Stock subject to outstanding stock options, inclusive of outstanding Inducement Awards: 250,000 shares (less than 0.01% of our outstanding Stock) (outstanding stock options have a weighted average exercise price of $17.18 and a weighted average remaining term of 7.5 years);

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In summary, total shares of Stock subject to outstanding awards, as described above (full value awards and stock options): 6,067,515 shares (approximately 1.7% of our outstanding Stock); and

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Total shares of Stock available for future awards under the 2020 Plan: 11,246,949 shares (approximately 3.2% of our outstanding Stock).

Proposed Shares of Stock Available for Awards under the Amended 2020 Plan:

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5,300,000 additional shares (approximately 1.5% of our outstanding Stock, which percentage reflects the simple dilution of our stockholders that would occur if the Amended 2020 Plan is approved), subject to adjustment, including under the share counting rules of the Amended 2020 Plan; and

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The total shares of Stock subject to outstanding awards described above as of February 1, 2023 (6,067,515 shares), plus the shares remaining available for future awards under the 2020 Plan as of such date (11,246,949 shares), plus the proposed additional shares available for future awards under the Amended 2020 Plan (5,300,000 shares), represent an approximate total overhang of 22,614,464 shares, inclusive of outstanding Inducement Awards (approximately 6.5%) under the Amended 2020 Plan.

Based on the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange for our Stock on February 1, 2023 of $8.71 per share, the aggregate market value as of February 1, 2023 of the new 5,300,000 shares of Stock requested under the Amended 2020 Plan was $46,163,000.

In fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022, we granted Inducement Awards plus awards under the Prior Plan and the 2020 Plan covering approximately 1,345,485 shares, 1,662,791 shares, and 2,137,493 shares, respectively (counting performance shares at the target level). Based on our basic weighted average shares of Stock outstanding for those three fiscal years of approximately 352,766,000, 351,028,000, and 349,970,000, respectively, for the three-fiscal-year period 2020-2022, our average burn rate, not taking into account forfeitures, was 0.5% (our individual fiscal years’ burn rates were 0.4% for fiscal 2020, 0.5% for fiscal 2021, and 0.6% for fiscal 2022).

In determining the number of shares to request for approval under the Amended 2020 Plan, our management team worked with the Compensation Committee and Frederic W. Cook & Co., or “FW Cook,” to evaluate a number of factors, including our recent share usage and criteria expected to be utilized by institutional proxy advisory firms in evaluating our proposal for the Amended 2020 Plan.

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requested in connection with the approval of the Amended 2020 Plan will last for about three years, based on our historic grant rates, target performance metric achievement, and the approximate current Stock price, but could last for a different period of time if actual practice does not match recent rates or our performance metric achievement or our Stock price changes materially. As noted below, our Compensation Committee would retain full discretion under the Amended 2020 Plan to determine the number and amount of awards to be granted under the Amended 2020 Plan, subject to the terms of the Amended 2020 Plan, and future benefits that may be received by participants under the 2020 Plan are not determinable at this time.

We believe that we have demonstrated a commitment to sound equity compensation practices in recent years. We recognize that equity compensation awards dilute stockholders’ equity, so we have carefully managed our equity incentive compensation. Our equity compensation practices are intended to be competitive and consistent with market practices, and we believe our historical share usage has been responsible and mindful of stockholder interests, as described above.

In evaluating this proposal, stockholders should consider all of the information in this proposal and this Proxy Statement.

Material Changes From the 2020 Plan

The Amended 2020 Plan increases the number of shares of Stock available for awards under the 2020 Plan by 5,300,000 shares and correspondingly increases the limit on shares that may be issued or transferred upon the exercise of incentive stock options granted under the 2020 Plan by 5,300,000 shares. We are not seeking to make any other material changes to the terms of the 2020 Plan.

Other Amended 2020 Plan Highlights

Reasonable Amended 2020 Plan Limits. Subject to adjustment as described in the Amended 2020 Plan, awards under the Amended 2020 Plan are limited to (1) 16,300,000 shares of Stock (11,000,000 of which were originally approved by our stockholders at the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and 5,300,000 of which are newly provided for under the Amended 2020 Plan), plus (2) the number of shares of Stock available for grant under the Prior Plan (but which had not yet been made subject to awards under the Prior Plan) as of April 28, 2020 (the date our stockholders approved the 2020 Plan). Any Stock issued under the Amended 2020 Plan may be either authorized and unissued Stock or issued Stock reacquired by the Company.

The Amended 2020 Plan also provides that, subject as applicable to adjustment as provided in the Amended 2020 Plan, the aggregate number of shares of Stock actually issued or transferred upon the exercise of stock options intended to meet the requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code (“Incentive Stock Options”) will not exceed 16,300,000 shares of Stock.

Limited Share Recycling Provisions. Subject to certain exceptions described in the Amended 2020 Plan, if any award granted under the Amended 2020 Plan or the Prior Plan (in whole or in part) is canceled or forfeited, expires, is terminated, is settled for cash, or is unearned, the Stock associated with the cancelled, forfeited, expired, terminated, cash-settled or unearned portion of the award will again be available under the Amended 2020 Plan. The following shares of Stock will not be added (or added back, as applicable) to the aggregate share limit under the Amended 2020 Plan: (1) shares withheld by us, tendered or otherwise used in payment of the exercise price of a stock option granted under the Amended 2020 Plan; (2) shares withheld by the Company, tendered or otherwise used to satisfy tax withholding; (3) shares reacquired by the Company on the open market or otherwise using cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options granted under the Amended 2020 Plan; and (4) shares subject to a Stock-settled SAR that are not actually issued in connection with the settlement of the SAR on exercise.

Minimum Vesting Period. Awards granted under the Amended 2020 Plan will vest no earlier than after a minimum one-year vesting period or one-year performance period, as applicable. However, an aggregate of up to 5% of the Stock available for awards under the Amended 2020 Plan, as may be adjusted under the Amended 2020 Plan’s terms, may be used for awards that do not at grant comply with such minimum vesting provisions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Compensation Committee may (1) provide for continued vesting or accelerated vesting for any award under the Amended 2020 Plan upon certain events, including in connection with or following a participant’s death, disability, or termination of service or a change in control, or (2) exercise its acceleration authority (as described below) following the grant of an award.

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(measured at the date of grant as applicable and calculating the value of any Amended 2020 Plan awards based on the grant date fair value for financial reporting purposes) in excess of $1,000,000.

No Repricing Without Stockholder Approval. Outside of certain corporate transactions or adjustment events described in the Amended 2020 Plan or in connection with a “change in control,” the exercise or base price of stock options and SARs cannot be reduced, nor can “underwater” stock options or SARs be cancelled in exchange for cash, replaced with stock options or SARs with a lower exercise or base price, or replaced with other awards, without stockholder approval under the Amended 2020 Plan. The Amended 2020 Plan provides that these repricing restrictions will not be amended without stockholder approval.

Change in Control Definition. The Amended 2020 Plan includes a stockholder-favorable definition of “change in control,” which is described below.

Exercise or Base Price Limitation. The Amended 2020 Plan also provides that, except with respect to certain converted, assumed or substituted awards as described in the Amended 2020 Plan, no stock options or SARs will be granted with an exercise or base price less than the fair market value of a share of Stock on the date of grant.

Dividends and Dividend Equivalents. The Compensation Committee may provide that any awards under the Amended 2020 Plan other than stock options or SARs earn dividends or dividend equivalents and interest on such dividends or dividend equivalents. However, any such dividends or dividend equivalents (and any related interest) will be deferred until, and paid contingent upon, the vesting of the related award (or portion thereof) to which they relate. Stock options and SARs granted under the Amended 2020 Plan may not provide for dividends or dividend equivalents.

Summary of Other Material Terms of the Amended 2020 Plan

Eligible Participants. Eligible participants include all employees of the Company and its subsidiaries (including any person who has agreed to commence serving in such capacity within 90 days of the grant of the award), non-employee directors of the Company, and other persons, including consultants, who provide services to the Company or a subsidiary that are equivalent to those typically provided by an employee (in each case, other than individuals who do not satisfy the Form S-8 definition of an “employee” or are located in a country in which the Stock or the Amended 2020 Plan have not been registered in accordance with applicable requirements). The Compensation Committee has the authority to select participants and to determine the type and amount of their awards under the Amended 2020 Plan. As of December 31, 2022, there were approximately 51,000 employees and no consultants of the Company and its subsidiaries, and we have nine non-employee directors. In fiscal 2022, participants in the Prior Plan consisted of approximately 135 employees, all nine of our current non-employee directors, and no consultants. The basis for participation in the Amended 2020 Plan is selection for participation by the Amended 2020 Plan administrator.

Types of Awards. The following types of awards may be made pursuant to the Amended 2020 Plan:

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Stock Options. The Compensation Committee will be authorized to grant stock options which may be either Incentive Stock Options or nonqualified stock options. The exercise price of any stock option must be no less than the fair market value of the shares on the date of the grant, unless it is a substituted, assumed or converted stock option as described in the Amended 2020 Plan. At the time of grant, the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion will determine when stock options are exercisable and when they expire, except that the term of a stock option cannot exceed ten years. Payment for shares purchased upon exercise of a stock option must be made in full at the time of exercise, and may be made by cash payment (or equivalent), certification of ownership of previously acquired Stock, a Stock swap, cashless exercise through a broker, net exercise (with the Company retaining a number of shares otherwise issuable upon exercise having a value equal to the exercise price), or such other method as the Compensation Committee deems appropriate. The Amended 2020 Plan provides for the automatic exercise of any option that is vested and in the money on the expiration date.

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Stock Appreciation Rights. A stock appreciation right, or “SAR,” is a right, denominated in shares, to receive, upon exercise of the right, shares, cash or a combination thereof, in an amount that is equal in value to the excess of: (i) the fair market value of the shares with respect to which the award is exercised over (ii) the exercise price. The Compensation Committee will have the authority to grant SARs and to determine the number of shares subject to each SAR, the time or times at which the SAR may be exercised and all other terms and conditions of the SAR, except that: (i) the exercise price must be no less than the fair market value of the shares on the date of grant, unless it is a substituted, assumed or converted SAR as described in the Amended 2020 Plan; and (ii) the term of a SAR cannot exceed ten years from the grant date. The Compensation Committee also may, in its discretion, substitute SARs which can be settled only in Stock for outstanding stock options at any time. The terms and conditions of

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any substitute SAR shall be substantially the same as those applicable to the stock option that it replaces and the term of the substitute SAR shall not exceed the term of the stock option that it replaces. The Amended 2020 Plan provides for the automatic exercise of any SAR that is vested and in the money on the expiration date.

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Restricted Stock, RSUs and Deferred Stock Units. Restricted stock consists of shares of Stock that we transfer or sell to a participant subject to a vesting condition specified by the Compensation Committee in an award in accordance with the terms of the Amended 2020 Plan. RSUs are restricted stock units that provide a participant with the right to receive Stock (or cash) at a date on or after vesting in accordance with the terms of the grant and/or upon the attainment of performance criteria specified by the Compensation Committee in the award in accordance with the terms of the Amended 2020 Plan. Restricted stock and RSU awards will be subject to such restrictions as the Compensation Committee determines, including (but not limited to) any of the following: (1) a prohibition against sale, assignment, transfer, pledge, hypothecation or other encumbrance for a specified period; (2) a requirement that the holder forfeit (or, where the awards are sold to the participant, resell to the Company at cost) such Stock or RSUs in the event of termination of employment during the period of restriction; and (3) the attainment of performance criteria. Deferred stock units, or “DSUs,” are vested units providing a participant with the right to receive shares (or cash) in lieu of other compensation at termination of employment or a specific future date, and may include rights under a Company deferred compensation plan to receive shares in lieu of previously-earned cash compensation. The Compensation Committee will be authorized to determine the eligible participants to whom, and the time or times at which, grants of restricted stock, RSUs or DSUs will be made, the number of shares or units to be granted, the price to be paid, if any, the time or times within which the shares covered by such grants will be subject to forfeiture, the time or times at which the restrictions will terminate and all other terms and conditions of the grants.

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Performance Shares. A participant who is granted performance shares has the right to receive shares, cash equal to the fair market value of such shares, or a combination of shares and cash at a future date, subject to the attainment of performance goals and other terms and conditions specified by the Compensation Committee.

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Performance Cash Awards. A participant who is granted a performance cash award has the right to receive a payment in cash (or an equivalent value in Stock, as determined by the Compensation Committee and set forth in the evidence of award) on terms and conditions specified by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee may substitute shares of Stock for the cash payment otherwise required to be made pursuant to a performance cash award.

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Other Awards. Subject to applicable law and applicable share limits under the Amended 2020 Plan, the Compensation Committee may grant to any participant Stock or such other awards (“Other Awards”) that may be denominated or payable in, valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, or related to, Stock or factors that may influence the value of such Stock, including, without limitation, convertible or exchangeable debt securities, other rights convertible or exchangeable into Stock, purchase rights for shares of Stock, awards with value and payment contingent upon performance of the Company or specified subsidiaries, affiliates or other business units or any other factors designated by the Compensation Committee, and awards valued by reference to the book value of the Stock or the value of securities of, or the performance of the subsidiaries, affiliates or other business units of the Company. The terms and conditions of any such awards will be determined by the Compensation Committee. Stock delivered under such an award in the nature of a purchase right granted under the Amended 2020 Plan will be purchased for such consideration, paid for at such time, by such methods, and in such forms, including, without limitation, Stock, other awards, notes or other property, as the Compensation Committee determines. In addition, the Compensation Committee may grant cash awards as an element of or supplement to any other awards granted under the Amended 2020 Plan. The Compensation Committee may also authorize the grant of Stock as a bonus or may authorize the grant of Other Awards in lieu of obligations of the Company or a subsidiary to pay cash or deliver other property under the Amended 2020 Plan or under other plans or compensatory arrangements, subject to terms determined by the Compensation Committee in a manner that complies with Section 409A of the Code.

Payment of awards under the Amended 2020 Plan may be in the form of cash, Stock, other awards or combinations thereof as the Compensation Committee determines. No participant will have any rights as a stockholder of the Company with respect to any Stock subject to awards granted to him under the Amended 2020 Plan prior to the date as of which he or she is actually recorded as the holder of such Stock upon the share records of the Company.

Performance Goals. Awards under the Amended 2020 Plan may be made subject to the attainment of performance criteria, which are measurable performance objectives that may be based on factors including, but not limited to, any of the following (or an equivalent metric): revenue; revenue growth; earnings before interest and taxes; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; earnings per share; operating income; pre- or after-tax income; net operating profit after taxes; economic value added; ratio of operating earnings to capital spending; cash flow (before or after dividends); cash flow per share (before or after dividends); net earnings; net sales; sales growth; share price performance;

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return on assets or net assets; return on equity; return on capital (including return on total capital or return on invested capital); cash flow return on investment; total stockholder return; improvement in or attainment of expense levels; improvement in or attainment of working capital levels, gross profit margin, operating profit margin, net income margin and leverage ratio. Performance criteria that are financial metrics may be determined in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) or may be financial metrics based on, or able to be derived from, GAAP, and may be adjusted when established (or at any time thereafter) to include or exclude any items otherwise includable or excludable under GAAP.

If the Compensation Committee determines that a change in the business, operations, corporate structure or capital structure of the Company, or the manner in which it conducts its business, or other events or circumstances render the performance criteria unsuitable, the Compensation Committee may in its discretion modify such performance criteria or the goals or actual levels of achievement regarding the performance criteria, in whole or in part, as the Compensation Committee deems appropriate and equitable.

Notwithstanding attainment of any performance criteria, the Compensation Committee may adjust the number of shares issued under a performance share award or the amount to be paid under a performance cash award on the basis of such further consideration as the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion shall determine.

Clawback and Forfeiture. Unless otherwise determined by the Compensation Committee, awards granted under the Amended 2020 Plan will be subject to the Company’s clawback policy as in effect on the original effective date of the 2020 Plan, as the same may be amended from time to time. Awards may also be subject to any other clawback policy of the Company or other provisions as the Compensation Committee determines appropriate, and related events, including, among other things, provisions intended to comply with federal or state securities laws and stock exchange requirements (including under Section 10D of the Exchange Act), understandings or conditions as to the participant’s employment, requirements or inducements for continued ownership of Stock after exercise or vesting of awards, forfeiture or clawback of awards or any shares of Stock issued under and/or any other benefit related to an award, termination of employment shortly after exercise or vesting, breach of noncompetition or confidentiality agreements following termination of employment, other detrimental activity before or after employment, or other provisions intended to have a similar effect.

Administration. The Amended 2020 Plan will generally be administered by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee may from time to time delegate all or any part of its authority under the Amended 2020 Plan to a subcommittee. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Compensation Committee may delegate to one or more of its members or to one or more officers, or to one or more agents or advisors of the Company, such administrative duties or powers as it deems advisable (including but not limited to duties to determine a participant’s eligibility for benefits and powers to establish rules, procedures and requirements necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of the Amended 2020 Plan). To the extent permitted by law, the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors may authorize one or more officers of the Company to select employees to participate in the Amended 2020 Plan and to determine the number and type of awards to be granted to such participants, except with respect to awards to officers subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act or to non-employee directors of the Company.

The Compensation Committee has the authority to interpret the Amended 2020 Plan, to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to it and to make all other determinations deemed necessary or advisable for the administration of the Amended 2020 Plan. The determinations of the Compensation Committee pursuant to its authority under the Amended 2020 Plan shall be conclusive and binding.

Amendment and Termination. Our Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee will have the right and power to amend or terminate the Amended 2020 Plan; however, unless expressly provided in an award or in the Amended 2020 Plan, neither the Board of Directors nor the Compensation Committee may amend the Amended 2020 Plan in a manner which would materially reduce the amount of an existing award or materially and adversely change the terms and conditions thereof without the participant’s consent. However, the Compensation Committee may unilaterally substitute SARs which can be settled only in Stock for outstanding stock options, require an award to be deferred as provided in the Amended 2020 Plan, or amend or terminate an award to comply with changes in law. In addition, stockholder approval will be obtained for any amendment to the Amended 2020 Plan if required by law, regulation or listing rules. No award may be made under the Amended 2020 Plan more than 10 years after the original effective date of the 2020 Plan.

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circumstances or in the event of a change in control, the Compensation Committee may provide for continued vesting or accelerate the vesting of certain awards granted under the Amended 2020 Plan or waive any other limitation or requirement under any such award.

Change in Control. The treatment of outstanding awards upon the occurrence of a change in control shall be determined by the Compensation Committee. In general, except as may be otherwise prescribed by the Compensation Committee in an evidence of award, a change in control will be deemed to have occurred upon the occurrence (after the original effective date of the 2020 Plan) of any of the following events (subject to certain exceptions and limitations as further described in the Amended 2020 Plan): (1)the acquisition by any person, directly or indirectly, of at least 20% of the combined voting power of our outstanding securities; (2) the consummation of certain reorganizations, mergers and consolidations involving us; (3) the consummation of the sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of our assets; (4) the consummation of a plan of complete liquidation or dissolution; or (5) a majority of our Board of Directors is made up of directors who are not “Initial Directors,” meaning directors who were members of the Board of Directors on the original effective date of the 2020 Plan or were elected or nominated by a majority of the Initial Directors then on the Board of Directors, as described in the Amended 2020 Plan.

Adjustments. The Compensation Committee will make or provide for such adjustments in: (1) the number of and kind of shares of Stock covered by outstanding awards granted under the Amended 2020 Plan; (2) if applicable, the number of and kind of shares of Stock covered by Other Awards granted pursuant to the Amended 2020 Plan; (3) the exercise price or base price provided in outstanding stock options and SARs, respectively; (4) performance cash awards; and (5) other award terms, as the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion, exercised in good faith determines to be equitably required in order to prevent dilution or enlargement of the rights of participants that otherwise would result from (a) any extraordinary cash dividend, stock dividend, stock split, combination of shares, recapitalization or other change in the capital structure of the Company; (b) any merger, consolidation, spin-off, spin-out, split-off, split-up, reorganization, partial or complete liquidation or other distribution of assets, issuance of rights or warrants to purchase securities; or (c) any other corporate transaction or event having an effect similar to any of the foregoing.

In the event of any such transaction or event, or in the event of a change in control of the Company, the Compensation Committee may provide in substitution for any or all outstanding awards under the Amended 2020 Plan such alternative consideration (including cash), if any, as it may in good faith determine to be equitable under the circumstances and will require in connection therewith the surrender of all awards so replaced in a manner that complies with Section 409A of the Code. In addition, for each stock option or SAR with an exercise price or base price, respectively, greater than the consideration offered in connection with any such transaction or event or change in control of the Company, the Compensation Committee may in its discretion elect to cancel such stock option or SAR without any payment to the person holding such stock option or SAR. The Compensation Committee will make or provide for such adjustments to the numbers of shares of Stock available under the Amended 2020 Plan and the share limits of the Amended 2020 Plan as the Compensation Committee in its sole discretion may in good faith determine to be appropriate to reflect such transaction or event. However, any adjustment to the limit on the number of shares of Stock that may be issued upon exercise of Incentive Stock Options will be made only if and to the extent such adjustment would not cause any stock option intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option to fail to so qualify.

Substitution and Assumption of Awards. Without affecting the number of shares reserved or available under the Amended 2020 Plan (to the extent permitted under applicable stock exchange rules), either the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee may authorize the issuance of awards under the Amended 2020 Plan in connection with the assumption of, conversion of, or substitution for, outstanding awards previously granted to individuals who become our employees or employees of any of our subsidiaries as the result of any merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or stock or reorganization, upon such terms and conditions as it deems appropriate. The awards so granted may reflect the original terms of the awards being assumed or substituted or converted for and need not comply with other specific terms of the Amended 2020 Plan, and may account for Stock substituted for the securities covered by the original awards and the number of shares subject to the original awards, as well as any exercise or purchase prices applicable to the original awards, adjusted to account for differences in stock prices in connection with the applicable transaction.

Assumed Plans. If a company acquired by or combined with the Company or a subsidiary has shares available under a pre-existing plan approved by stockholders and not adopted in contemplation of such acquisition or combination, the shares available for grant pursuant to the terms of such pre-existing plan (as adjusted, to the extent appropriate, using the exchange ratio or other adjustment or valuation ratio or formula used in such acquisition or combination to determine the consideration payable to the stockholders in such transaction) may be used for awards under the Amended 2020

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Plan, and will not reduce the shares authorized under the Amended 2020 Plan. Any such awards may not, however, be made after the date awards or grants could have been made under the terms of the pre-existing plan, absent the acquisition or combination, and may be made only to individuals who were not employees or directors of Hanesbrands or a subsidiary prior to such acquisition or combination. No shares of Stock subject to an award that is granted by or becomes an obligation of the Company as described in this paragraph will be added (or added back) the number of shares available under the Amended 2020 Plan.

Nontransferability. Except as otherwise determined by the Compensation Committee in the case of stock options, and subject to compliance with Section 409A of the Code, each award granted under the Amended 2020 Plan shall not be transferable other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and each stock option and SAR shall be exercisable during the participant’s lifetime only by the participant or, in the event of disability, by the participant’s personal representative. In no event will any such award granted under this Amended 2020 Plan be transferred for value. In the event of the death of a participant, exercise of any award or payment with respect to any award shall be made only by or to the beneficiary, executor or administrator of the estate of the deceased participant or the person or persons to whom the deceased participant’s rights under the award will pass by will or the laws of descent and distribution.

Tax Withholding. To the extent that the Company is required to withhold federal, state, local or foreign taxes or other amounts in connection with any payment made or benefit realized by a participant or other person under the Amended 2020 Plan, and the amounts available to the Company for such withholding are insufficient, it will be a condition to the receipt of such payment or the realization of such benefit that the participant or such other person make arrangements satisfactory to the Company for payment of the balance of such taxes or other amounts required to be withheld, which arrangements (in the discretion of the Compensation Committee) may include relinquishment of a portion of such benefit. If a participant’s benefit is to be received in the form of Stock, unless otherwise determined by the Compensation Committee, such withholding requirement will be satisfied by retention by the Company of a portion of the Stock to be delivered to the participant. The Stock used for tax or other withholding will be valued at an amount equal to the fair market value of such Stock on the date the benefit is to be included in participant’s income. In no event will the fair market value of the Stock to be withheld and delivered pursuant to the Amended 2020 Plan exceed the minimum amount required to be withheld, unless (1) an additional amount can be withheld and not result in adverse accounting consequences and (2) such additional withholding amount is authorized by the Compensation Committee. Participants will also make such arrangements as the Company may require for the payment of any withholding tax or other obligation that may arise in connection with the disposition of Stock acquired upon the exercise of stock options.

New Plan Benefits

It is not possible to determine the specific amounts and types of benefits that may be awarded in the future under the Amended 2020 Plan because the grant and actual payout of awards under the Amended 2020 Plan are subject to the discretion of the plan administrator.

Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences

The following is a brief summary of certain of the federal income tax consequences of certain transactions under the Amended 2020 Plan based on federal income tax laws in effect. This summary, which is presented for the information of stockholders considering how to vote on this proposal and not for Amended 2020 Plan participants, is not intended to be complete and does not describe federal taxes other than income taxes (such as Medicare and Social Security taxes), or state, local or foreign tax consequences.

Nonqualified Stock Options: There are generally no income tax consequences for us or the option holder upon the grant of either an incentive stock option or a nonqualified stock option. In general, when a nonqualified stock option is exercised, the participant will recognize ordinary income equal to the excess of the fair market value of the shares of Stock for which the option is exercised on the date of exercise over the aggregate exercise price. Upon the sale of shares acquired from exercising an option, the participant will realize a capital gain (or loss) equal to the difference between the proceeds received and the fair market value of the shares on the date of exercise. The capital gain (or loss) will be a long-term capital gain (or loss) if the participant held the shares for more than a year after the exercise of the option, or otherwise a short-term capital gain (or loss).

Incentive Stock Options: In general, when an incentive stock option is exercised, the option holder does not recognize income. If the participant holds the shares acquired upon exercise for at least two years after the grant date and at least one year after exercise, the participant’s gain, if any, upon a subsequent disposition of such shares will be long-term capital

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gain. (Conversely, a loss will be a long-term capital loss.) The measure of the gain (or loss) is the difference between the proceeds received on disposition and the participant’s basis in the shares. In general, the participant’s basis equals the exercise price.

If a participant disposes of shares acquired by exercising an incentive stock option before satisfying the one and two-year holding periods described above (a “disqualifying disposition”), then:

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If the proceeds received exceed the exercise price, the participant will (i) realize ordinary income equal to the excess, if any, of the lesser of the proceeds received or the fair market value of the shares on the date of exercise over the exercise price, and (ii) realize capital gain equal to the excess, if any, of the proceeds received over the fair market value of the shares on the date of exercise; or

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If the proceeds received are less than the exercise price of the incentive stock option, the participant will realize a capital loss equal to the excess of the exercise price over the proceeds received.

Stock Appreciation Rights: When a SAR is granted, there are no income tax consequences for us or the recipient. When a SAR is exercised, the participant normally will be required to include as taxable ordinary income in the year of exercise an amount equal to the amount of cash received and the fair market value of any unrestricted Stock received on exercise.

Restricted Stock: The federal income tax consequences of a grant of restricted stock depend on whether the participant elects to be taxed at the time of grant (an “83(b) election,” named for Section 83(b) of the Code). If the participant does not make an 83(b) election, the participant will not realize taxable income at the time of grant. When the shares are no longer subject to forfeiture or restrictions on transfer for purposes of Section 83 of the Code, the participant will realize ordinary income equal to the fair market value of the restricted stock at that time. If the participant timely makes an 83(b) election, the participant will realize ordinary income at the time of grant in an amount equal to the fair market value of the shares at that time, determined without regard to any of the restrictions. If shares are forfeited before the restrictions lapse, the participant will not be entitled to a deduction or any other adjustment. If an 83(b) election has not been made, any dividends received with respect to restricted stock that is subject to forfeiture or restrictions on transfer for purposes of Section 83 of the Code generally will be treated as compensation that is taxable as ordinary income to the participant.

Upon the sale of restricted stock, the participant will realize a capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the sale proceeds and the income previously realized with respect to the shares. The capital gain (or loss) will be a long-term capital gain (or loss) if the participant held the shares for more than one year after realizing income attributable to the shares, or otherwise a short-term capital gain (or loss).

Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares, Performance Cash, and Other Awards: In general, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance cash and other Stock awards will not have tax consequences for us or the recipient at the time of grant. Income will be realized when the awards vest and are paid in cash or shares of Stock. At that time, the participant will realize ordinary income equal to the fair market value of the shares or cash paid to the participant.

Upon the sale of shares received in settlement of restricted stock units, performance shares and other Stock awards, the participant will realize a capital gain or loss equal to the difference between the sale proceeds and income previously realized with respect to the shares. The capital gain (or loss) will be a long-term capital gain (or loss) if the participant held the shares for more than one year after realizing income attributable to the shares, or otherwise a short-term capital gain (or loss).

Tax Consequences to the Company and Subsidiaries. To the extent that a participant recognizes ordinary income in the circumstances described above, the Company or the subsidiary for which the participant performs services will be entitled to a corresponding deduction provided that, among other things, the income meets the test of reasonableness, is an ordinary and necessary business expense, is not an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and is not disallowed by the $1 million limitation on certain executive compensation under Section 162(m) of the Code.

Awards Granted to Certain Persons

The table below shows the number of awards granted under the 2020 Plan to the named executive officers and the other individuals and groups indicated below since its inception through March 1, 2023.

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Proposal 5 — Approval of The Amendment of the Hanesbrands Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan

HANESBRANDS INC. 2020 OMNIBUS PLAN

Name and Position / Group	Number of Shares of Stock Subject to RSUs		Number of Shares of Stock Subject to Stock Options		Number of Shares of Stock Subject to Performance Shares Awards
Named Executive Officers:
Stephen B. Bratspies, Chief Executive Officer		934,423		—		1,088,704
Michael P. Dastugue, Chief Financial Officer		85,185		—		108,983
Joseph W. Cavaliere, President, Innerwear – Global		232,910		—		267,647
Michael E. Faircloth, EVP, Operations		167,430		—		195,485
Kristin L. Oliver, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer		120,803		—		134,215
All current executive officers, as a group		1,978,658		—		2,267,323
All current non-employee directors as a group		373,231		—		—
Each nominee for election as a director(1)		335,435		—		—
Each associate of any of the foregoing		—		—		—
Each other person who received at least 5% of all awards		—		—		—
All employees, including all current officers who are not executive officers, as a group		1,569,147		—		1,560,483

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Includes all current non-employee directors other than Bobby J. Griffin. Mr. Bratspies’ awards are disclosed above in this table.

Registration with the SEC

We intend to file a Registration Statement on Form S-8 relating to the issuance of Stock under the Amended 2020 Plan with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as soon as practicable after approval of the Amended 2020 Plan by our stockholders.

Vote Required for Approval

The approval of the Amendment requires that the votes cast in favor of the proposal exceed the votes cast against the proposal.

Our Board of Directors unanimously recommends a vote FOR approval of the Amended 2020 Plan.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table provides information about our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2022:

	Number of Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights		Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights(2)			Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans(1)
	(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Plan Category
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders		4,753		$	0.90		20,057
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders		—			—		—
Total		4,753		$	0.90		20,057

(1)

The amount appearing under “Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans” includes 14,033 shares available under the Hanesbrands Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan (As Amended and Restated) and 6,024 shares available under the Hanesbrands Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan of 2006.

(2)

As of December 31, 2022, we had 250 outstanding options, warrants and rights that could be exercised for consideration. The weighted average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights excluding those that can be exercised for no consideration is $17.18.

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Talent and Compensation Committee Report

The Talent and Compensation Committee reviews and approves Company compensation programs on behalf of the Board. In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, the Committee reviewed and discussed with management the Compensation Discussion and Analysis included in this Proxy Statement. Based on that review and discussion, the Talent and Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this Proxy Statement and Hanesbrands’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

By the members of the
Talent and Compensation Committee, consisting of:


	Ann E. Ziegler, Chair			Bobby J. Griffin			Franck J. Moison			Ronald L. Nelson

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Compensation Discussion and Analysis

This Compensation Discussion and Analysis provides information about our compensation objectives and principles for our Chief Executive Officer, our Chief Financial Officer and our three other most highly compensated executive officers for fiscal 2022 (collectively, our “NEOs”). Our NEOs for our 2022 fiscal year were:

	Stephen B. Bratspies			Chief Executive Officer
	Michael P. Dastugue			Chief Financial Officer
	Joseph W. Cavaliere			President, Innerwear — Global
	Michael E. Faircloth			EVP, Supply Chain — Global
	Kristin L. Oliver			EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer

Our Compensation Discussion and Analysis also contains details about how and why significant compensation decisions were made and places in context the information contained in the tables that follow this discussion. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Compensation Discussion and Analysis to the “Committee” refer to the Talent and Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors.

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	COMPENSATION HIGHLIGHTS					55
	CEO POTENTIAL COMPENSATION SCENARIOS (PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL COMPENSATION)					59
	ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN (AIP) METRICS					60
	LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN (LTIP) METRICS					61
	OVERVIEW					62
	PERCENTAGE PAYOUT OF TARGET INCENTIVE COMPENSATION					64
	CEO POTENTIAL COMPENSATION SCENARIOS (COMPARISON TO PEER GROUP)					65

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Business Strategies and Priorities

Hanesbrands makes everyday apparel that is known and loved by consumers around the world for comfort, style, quality, innovation and value. Among the Company’s iconic brands are Hanes, the leading basic apparel brand in the United States; Champion, an innovator at the intersection of lifestyle and athletic apparel; and Bonds, which is setting new standards for design and sustainability. We employ approximately 51,000 associates in 32 countries and have built a strong reputation for workplace quality and ethical business practices. The Company, a long-time leader in sustainability, has aggressive goals to improve the lives of people, protect the planet and produce sustainable products. By 2025, we aim to use 100% sustainable cotton and recycled/biodegradable polyester in all products, eliminate single-use plastics in our product packaging and reduce packaging weight by 25%. By 2030, we aim to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50%, reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30% and improve the lives of ten million people. Hanesbrands is building on its unmatched strengths to unlock its Full Potential and deliver long-term growth that benefits all its stakeholders.

In 2021, we announced our Full Potential plan — a multi-year growth plan designed to unlock the enormous opportunities of Hanesbrands, building on our iconic brands, world-class supply chain, deep consumer loyalty, broad channel distribution and global footprint. The Full Potential plan consists of four growth pillars: grow global Champion; re-ignite innerwear growth; drive consumer-centricity; and focus the portfolio. In order to deliver this growth and create a more efficient and productive business model, we have launched a multi-year cost savings program intended to self-fund the investments necessary to achieve the Full Potential plan’s objectives. While our timetable has shifted in light of the near-term macroeconomic environment and consumer demand, our long-term strategy is fundamentally unchanged. We remain committed to the execution of our strategic plan. And our long-term financial targets remain — we’re confident in our ability to deliver $8 billion of sales and an approximate mid-14% operating margin by the end of 2026.

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Fiscal 2022 Performance

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Total net sales in 2022 were $6.2 billion, compared with $6.8 billion in 2021, representing an 8% decrease. The net sales decline was primarily driven by:

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Softer point-of-sale trends and higher retailer inventory levels as a result of macroeconomic pressures

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The impact of the previously disclosed ransomware attack1 to the business

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Global supply chain disruptions resulting in product delays

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Ongoing COVID-related pressures on consumer traffic in certain markets in Asia

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The unfavorable impact from foreign currency exchange rates in our International business of approximately $182 million

The net sales decline was partially offset by pricing actions taken throughout 2022.

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Operating profit was $520 million in 2022 compared with $798 million in 2021, representing a 35% decrease. As a percentage of sales, operating profit was 8.3% in 2022 compared to 11.7% in 2021. Included within operating profit in 2022 and 2021 were charges of $60 million and $132 million, respectively, related to the implementation of our Full Potential plan. Operating profit decline was primarily driven by:

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Lower sales volume, input cost inflation and impact from the previously disclosed ransomware attack1

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Costs associated with our manufacturing time-out inventory reduction actions and deleverage from a higher proportion of transportation and distribution costs

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Unfavorable impact from foreign currency exchange rates

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Increased Full Potential plan-related investments in brand marketing and technology

Operating profit decline was partially offset by:

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Pricing actions

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Cost reductions

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We set an aggressive target to reduce our inventory units by the end of 2022, which we accomplished. We ended the year with inventory units 6% lower than prior year. This created a short-term drag on second-half gross margins as we took time out in our manufacturing facilities. However, by taking this action, we believe we’re well positioned to release working capital and drive operating cash flow in 2023.

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We’ve improved the go-forward efficiency and effectiveness of our supply chain. We reduced global SKUs by 45% since 2019, including a 9% SKU reduction in 2022, and also exited unproductive facilities. We’re consolidating distribution centers and we’re generating high single-digit savings rates in our sourcing and procurement operations. Plus, we’re continuing our technology investments to improve our data analytics, drive global integration and efficiency, and ultimately lower costs.

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We also began, and expanded upon, a number of cost savings initiatives, including exiting unproductive facilities, consolidating sourcing vendors and aggressively managing SG&A. Looking to 2023, we’re building on these initiatives with additional cost reductions as well as prudent investment management.

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We expect the macroeconomic challenges impacting consumer demand and the lingering pressure from inflation to continue in 2023, particularly in the first half of the fiscal year. We plan to continue our proactive approach, remain agile and continue to adapt. Focusing on the things we can control and taking action allows us to manage through short-term challenges while at the same time continuing to implement our long-term transformation strategy.

1As previously disclosed, on May 24, 2022, we identified that we had become subject to a ransomware attack and activated our incident response and business continuity plans designed to contain the incident. As previously disclosed in August 2022, we believe the incident has been contained, we have restored our critical information technology systems, and manufacturing, retail and other internal operations continue. There is no ongoing operational impact on our ability to provide our products and services. For more information, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

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