X0202 4 2004-09-29 0 0001060822 CARTERS INC CRI 0001267624 ROWAN FREDERICK J II 1140 PEACHTREE STREET NE STE 900 ATLANTA GA 30309 1 1 0 0 Chairman and CEO Common Stock 2004-09-29 4 M 0 116739 1.50 A 183348 D Common Stock 2004-09-29 4 M 0 34775 6.16 A 218123 D Common Stock 2004-09-29 4 M 0 34706 6.16 A 252829 D Common Stock 2004-09-29 4 S 0 193936 26.20 D 58893 D Rolled Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) 1.50 2004-09-29 4 M 0 116739 0 D 2011-08-15 Common Stock 116739 891078 D Basic Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) 6.16 2004-09-29 4 M 0 34775 0 D 2011-08-15 Common Stock 34775 265441 D Performance Employee Stock Option (Right to Buy) 6.16 2004-09-29 4 M 0 34706 0 D 2011-08-15 Common Stock 34706 264914 D These options became 100% exercisable upon the date of Mr. Rowan's Restated Stock Option Agreement on August 15, 2001. These options are exercisable based on time and performance criteria. The time options are exercisable in five equal annual installments beginning on August 15, 2002. The performance options vest eight years after August 15, 2001, but may vest earlier, either all or in part, upon achievement of certain defined performance objectives as of December 31, 2006 or the occurrence of one of several events, including a change of control, as defined, or termination of employment. /s/ Frederick J. Rowan, II 2004-10-01