GERBER CHILDRENSWEAR, INC. 1333 Broadway Suite 700 New York, New York 10018Gerber Childrenswear Inc • May 24th, 2002 • Apparel & other finishd prods of fabrics & similar matl • New York
Exhibit 17 [LOGO]GERBER [LETTERHEAD OF GERBER] January 31, 2000 Mr. James Jacobsen Vice Chairman Kellwood Company 600 Kellwood Parkway St. Louis County, Missouri 63017 Re: Confidentiality Agreement Dear Jim: In connection with your consideration of a...Gerber Childrenswear Inc • May 24th, 2002 • Apparel & other finishd prods of fabrics & similar matl
In connection with your consideration of a possible transaction with Gerber Childrenswear, Inc. (the "Company") by way of merger, a sale of assets or stock, or otherwise (the "Acquisition"), you have requested information concerning the Company.
March 20, 2002Gerber Childrenswear Inc • May 24th, 2002 • Apparel & other finishd prods of fabrics & similar matl
In connection with the proposed transaction between Kellwood Company (the "Company" or "Kellwood") and Gerber Childrenswear Inc. ("Gerber" or "you"), the special committee of Gerber's board of directors (the "Special Committee") has requested to review certain information and materials concerning Kellwood and its subsidiaries. Such information shall be used by the Special Committee in order to evaluate the proposed transaction (the "Transaction") on behalf of Gerber's stockholders and by First Union Securities, Inc. d/b/a Wachovia Securities ("Wachovia"), in connection with their preparation and issuance of a fairness opinion (the "Fairness Opinion") addressed to the Special Committee or Gerber and relating to the Transaction.
