MONTREAL, July 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL; TSX and NYSE) will report its 2024 second quarter results on Thursday, August 1st, 2024. A press release will be issued before markets open, and a conference call is scheduled on that same day at 8:30 AM ET to discuss the Company's results. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (800) 715-9871 (Canada & U.S.) or (646) 307-1963 (international) and entering passcode 5492469#. A replay will be available for 7 days starting at 12:3 ...

MONTREAL, June 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) ("Gildan" or the "Company") is pleased to share that it has been recognized as one of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada by Corporate Knights for the third consecutive year. Gildan is the only company in the Textiles & Clothing Manufacturing peer group to be included. In addition, Gildan has been included in the inaugural edition of TIME's World Most Sustainable Companies, and is one of only 12 Canadian companies fe ...

Core Insights - Gildan Activewear Inc. has published its 20th Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, marking a significant milestone in its ESG disclosure history [1] - The 2023 report showcases Gildan's progress against key targets as part of its Next Generation ESG strategy and 2030 goals [1] Company Overview - Gildan operates large-scale, vertically integrated manufacturing facilities primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Bangladesh [3] - The company is committed to industry-leading labor, environmental, and governance practices throughout its supply chain, which is embedded in its long-term business strategy [3][6] ESG Milestones - Gildan's ESG journey began in the early 2000s, with significant milestones including: - The publication of its first Corporate Citizenship Report in 2004 [5] - Accreditation of its social compliance program by the Fair Labor Association (FLA) in 2007 [5] - Adoption of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework for sustainability reporting in 2008 [5] - Conducting its first materiality assessment in 2014 [5] - Aligning commitments with the UN Sustainability Development Goals in 2017 [5] - Disclosing ESG data according to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards since 2021 [5] - Publication of its first stand-alone Climate Change Disclosure Report in alignment with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) in 2022 [5] Leadership Perspective - The President and CEO of Gildan emphasized that ESG is integral to the company's operations and is one of the three core pillars of the Gildan Sustainable Growth (GSG) strategy [5] - The company celebrates its 40th anniversary and two decades of ESG reporting, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and respect in apparel production [5]

Core Insights - Gildan Activewear Inc. has published its 20th Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, marking a significant milestone in its history of public ESG disclosures [2] - The 2023 report showcases Gildan's progress against key targets as part of its Next Generation ESG strategy and 2030 goals [2][3] ESG Journey - Gildan's ESG journey began in the early 2000s, with notable milestones including the first Corporate Citizenship Report in 2004, social compliance program accreditation by the Fair Labor Association in 2007, and alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative framework in 2008 [3] - The company conducted its first materiality assessment in 2014 and aligned its commitments with the UN Sustainability Development Goals in 2017 [3] - Since 2021, Gildan has disclosed ESG data according to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board standards and published its first stand-alone Climate Change Disclosure Report in alignment with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures in 2022 [3] Manufacturing and Operations - Gildan operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Bangladesh [4] - The company is committed to industry-leading labor, environmental, and governance practices throughout its supply chain, which is embedded in its comprehensive ESG program [4] Product Offering - Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, including activewear, underwear, and socks [5] - The company's products are sold to a diverse range of customers, including wholesale distributors, screenprinters, retailers, and global lifestyle brand companies [5]

MONTREAL, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) is committed to returning capital to shareholders via share buybacks and dividends as a key element of its capital allocation program. As previously indicated, the Company planned on resuming share repurchases following the Annual General Meeting of shareholders which occurred on May 28, 2024. Consequently, Gildan's newly reconstituted Board of Directors has now approved the resumption of share repurchases and an amended n ...

MONTREAL, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) is committed to returning capital to shareholders via share buybacks and dividends as a key element of its capital allocation program. As previously indicated, the Company planned on resuming share repurchases following the Annual General Meeting of shareholders which occurred on May 28, 2024. Consequently, Gildan's newly reconstituted Board of Directors has now approved the resumption of share repurchases and an amended n ...

MONTRÉAL, May 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) ("Gildan" or the "Company") today announced that the eight director nominees, being all of the existing directors of the Company following the resignation on May 23, 2024 of the prior members of the board of directors, were elected as directors of the Company for the ensuing year by an overwhelming majority of the votes cast by shareholders, in-person, and by proxy, at its annual meeting of shareholders held on May 28, 202 ...

Core Points - Gildan Activewear Inc. announced the election of eight director nominees, all of whom are existing directors, following the resignation of prior board members before the annual meeting [1] - The majority of shareholders voted in favor of the non-binding advisory vote on Executive Compensation and the reappointment of auditors, while a majority opposed a shareholder proposal [2] Voting Results - The appointment of auditors received 129,803,676 votes in favor (95.35%) and 6,330,249 votes against (4.65%) [3] - The election of directors showed varying support, with Michael Kneeland receiving 114,088,449 votes in favor (85.37%) and 19,552,254 against (14.63%), while Karen Stuckey had the highest support with 132,484,543 votes in favor (99.00%) [3] - The advisory vote on Executive Compensation garnered 96,994,211 votes in favor (73.77%) and 34,481,778 against (26.23%) [3] - The shareholder proposal received only 17,778,970 votes in favor (13.52%) against 113,679,318 votes opposed (86.48%) [3] Company Overview - Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, including activewear, underwear, and socks, serving a diverse customer base [4] - The company operates large-scale, vertically integrated manufacturing facilities primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Bangladesh, with a strong commitment to ESG practices [5]

About Gildan Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel. The Company's product offering includes activewear, underwear and socks, sold to a broad range of customers, including wholesale distributors, screenprinters or embellishers, as well as to retailers that sell to consumers through their physical stores and/or e-commerce platforms and to global lifestyle brand companies. The Company markets its products in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, under a diversified portfo ...

MONTREAL, May 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) ("Gildan" or the "Company") announced today that the Board of Directors has appointed Glenn J. Chamandy as President and Chief Executive Officer and Michael Kneeland as non-executive Chair of the Board, each effective immediately. Gildan will hold its previously announced annual meeting of shareholders on Tuesday May 28 at 10:00AM EDT. As a result of the resignation on May 23 of the prior directors of the Company and their ...