Hanesbrands shares jump 37% on report of near-$5 billion takeover talks with Gildan Activewear, as the company grapples with weak sales.

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

Gildan Activewear is buying the struggling HanesBrands for $2.2 billion in a deal that gives the basic apparel maker access to household name brands like Hanes and Maidenform. The companies put the transaction’s valued at about $4.4 billion when HanesBrands’ debt is included.