UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: January 15, 2008
DICKS SPORTING GOODS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-31463
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16-1241537 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
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(Commission File No.)
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(I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization)
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Identification No.) |
300 Industry Drive, RIDC Park West
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15275
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(724) 273-3400
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13d-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
On January 15, 2008, Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) (the Company) issued a press
release announcing that William J. Colombo will assume the role of Vice Chairman effective February
2, 2008. Mr. Colombos responsibilities will be assumed by Joseph M. Schmidt, Executive Vice
President of Operations, Timothy E. Kullman, Executive Vice President, Finance, Administration and
Chief Financial Officer, and Edward W. Stack, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. A copy of the
press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Effective February 2, 2008, Joseph M. Schmidt, age 48, will assume the title of Chief
Operating Officer of the Company, in addition to his current title of Executive Vice President of
Operations, which position he has held since September 2007. Prior to serving as Executive Vice
President of Operations, Mr. Schmidt served as Senior Vice President Store Operations of the
Company since April 2005, and Vice President Store Operations since 2001. There are and have been
no transactions since the beginning of the Companys last fiscal year, or currently proposed,
regarding Mr. Schmidt that are required to be disclosed by Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr.
Stack will also assume the title of President.
ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On January 15, 2008, the Company issued a press release updating its fourth quarter 2007 guidance
and providing certain other information that is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 hereto.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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Exhibit 99.1
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Press Release, dated January 15, 2008 |
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Exhibit 99.2
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Press Release, dated January 15, 2008 |