As of July 29, 2005 there were 59,877,705 common shares issued and outstanding along with 644,089 options outstanding. The number of shares and options outstanding reflects the 2-for-1 stock split which was approved by Gildan's Board of Directors on May 4, 2005, and effected early in the third quarter.
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Gildan Activewear is a vertically-integrated manufacturer and marketer of premium quality branded basic activewear for sale principally in the wholesale imprinted activewear segment of the Canadian, U.S., European and other international markets. The Company manufactures and sells premium quality 100 percent cotton and 50 percent cotton/50 percent polyester T-shirts, placket collar sport shirts and sweatshirts in a variety of weights, sizes, colours and styles. The Company sells its products as blanks, which are ultimately decorated with designs and logos for sale to consumers. Gildan employs more than 9,000 full-time employees.
Canada based Gildan Activewear is a vertically-integrated manufacturer and marketer of premium quality branded basic activewear for sale principally in the wholesale imprinted activewear segment of the Canadian, U.S., European and other international markets.
The Company manufactures and sells premium quality 100 percent cotton and 50 percent cotton/50 percent polyester T-shirts, placket collar sport shirts and sweatshirts in a variety of weights, sizes, colours and styles. The Company sells its products as blanks, which are ultimately decorated with designs and logos for sale to consumers. Gildan employs more than 9,000 full-time employees.