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2021 Annual Report Dear Fellow Shareholders:
It’s a pleasure to be writing to you after a challenging yet very successful year. I am very proud of all that our team has
accomplished over the past 12 months. Together, we set ambitious growth plans across every part of our business, and I am very
pleased to report that during 2021, we exceeded those expectations, accelerated our momentum and achieved a new record for
sales and earnings. Specifically, we:
■ Delivered net sales of $12.3 billion, representing an increase of $3.5 billion compared with pre-pandemic levels.
■ Grew consolidated same-store sales by 26.5%, following increases of 9.9% in 2020, and 3.7% in 2019.
■ Generated non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $15.70, representing a 157% increase compared with 2020, and a 325%
increase compared with 2019.
The credit for these results belongs to our 50,000-plus teammates. Our team has demonstrated incredible dedication to our
athletes, to each other, and to our communities, while maintaining an unwavering commitment to our corporate objectives. It’s no
exaggeration to say that our teammates in our stores, distribution centers and our headquarters have made us who we are today,
and I am deeply grateful to each and every one of them.
I am also pleased to note that DICK’S was named to the Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail list for 2021, underscoring our focus on
providing a rewarding and supportive work environment for our teammates.
Driving Transformation
DICK’S is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of our customers – whom we call athletes – and as a result, we fully embrace
change. In 2017, we embarked on a multi-year transformational journey with the goal of fueling strong, sustainable growth in
sales and profitability. Today, virtually nothing about our business is the same as it was five years ago. Driven by an “athlete-first”
philosophy, we have built significant competitive advantages across our merchandise assortment, brand relationships, service
model and in-store experiences. We have also consistently invested in our technology capabilities, including data science and
personalization – which has steadily advanced our omnichannel growth strategy in the process.
Achieving Milestones
Although we executed our transformation over the course of the last five years, 2021 will stand out as a landmark period in our
history. During the past year, we delivered a range of milestone accomplishments, including:
■ Driving strong growth in our core DICK’S business and launching DICK’S House of Sport, an experiential destination that is
redefining the sports retail sector.
■ Acquiring eight million new athletes into the DICK’S ecosystem.
■ Announcing a groundbreaking partnership with Nike to create an unmatched experience for our connected athletes.
■ Growing our vertical brand sales to more than $1.7 billion, with these brands representing our largest vendor in the areas of
golf, team sports, fitness and outdoor equipment.
■ Re-engineering Golf Galaxy and launching Golf Galaxy Performance Center, an immersive experience for golf enthusiasts of
all levels.
■ Unveiling Public Lands, a new omnichannel specialty concept, which caters to the specific needs of our outdoor athletes.
■ Raising $1.5 billion through our first long-term investment-grade debt transaction, firmly positioning us to pursue our robust
growth agenda.
We also continued to reward our shareholders. During the year, we returned $1.8 billion to shareholders through share
repurchases and dividends. We increased our quarterly dividend by 16% in early 2021 and by another 21% in the third quarter,
along with paying a special dividend of $5.50 per share. In early 2022, we again raised our quarterly dividend by an additional 11%.
Dear Fellow Shareholders:
It’s a pleasure to be writing to you after a challenging yet very successful year. I am very proud of all that our team has
accomplished over the past 12 months. Together, we set ambitious growth plans across every part of our business, and I am very
pleased to report that during 2021, we exceeded those expectations, accelerated our momentum and achieved a new record for
sales and earnings. Specifically, we:
■ Delivered net sales of $12.3 billion, representing an increase of $3.5 billion compared with pre-pandemic levels.
■ Grew consolidated same-store sales by 26.5%, following increases of 9.9% in 2020, and 3.7% in 2019.
■ Generated non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $15.70, representing a 157% increase compared with 2020, and a 325%
increase compared with 2019.
The credit for these results belongs to our 50,000-plus teammates. Our team has demonstrated incredible dedication to our
athletes, to each other, and to our communities, while maintaining an unwavering commitment to our corporate objectives. It’s no
exaggeration to say that our teammates in our stores, distribution centers and our headquarters have made us who we are today,
and I am deeply grateful to each and every one of them.
I am also pleased to note that DICK’S was named to the Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail list for 2021, underscoring our focus on
providing a rewarding and supportive work environment for our teammates.
Driving Transformation
DICK’S is committed to meeting the dynamic needs of our customers – whom we call athletes – and as a result, we fully embrace
change. In 2017, we embarked on a multi-year transformational journey with the goal of fueling strong, sustainable growth in
sales and profitability. Today, virtually nothing about our business is the same as it was five years ago. Driven by an “athlete-first”
philosophy, we have built significant competitive advantages across our merchandise assortment, brand relationships, service
model and in-store experiences. We have also consistently invested in our technology capabilities, including data science and
personalization – which has steadily advanced our omnichannel growth strategy in the process.
Achieving Milestones
Although we executed our transformation over the course of the last five years, 2021 will stand out as a landmark period in our
history. During the past year, we delivered a range of milestone accomplishments, including:
■ Driving strong growth in our core DICK’S business and launching DICK’S House of Sport, an experiential destination that is
redefining the sports retail sector.
■ Acquiring eight million new athletes into the DICK’S ecosystem.
■ Announcing a groundbreaking partnership with Nike to create an unmatched experience for our connected athletes.
■ Growing our vertical brand sales to more than $1.7 billion, with these brands representing our largest vendor in the areas of
golf, team sports, fitness and outdoor equipment.
■ Re-engineering Golf Galaxy and launching Golf Galaxy Performance Center, an immersive experience for golf enthusiasts of
all levels.
■ Unveiling Public Lands, a new omnichannel specialty concept, which caters to the specific needs of our outdoor athletes.
■ Raising $1.5 billion through our first long-term investment-grade debt transaction, firmly positioning us to pursue our robust
growth agenda.
We also continued to reward our shareholders. During the year, we returned $1.8 billion to shareholders through share
repurchases and dividends. We increased our quarterly dividend by 16% in early 2021 and by another 21% in the third quarter,
along with paying a special dividend of $5.50 per share. In early 2022, we again raised our quarterly dividend by an additional 11%.
Living Our Values
Everything we do at DICK’S is guided by our core values. This mindset inspires us to champion specific issues that are important to
our business and to demonstrate support for our athletes, our communities, our teammates and our investors. One example is our
deep commitment to caring for the environment. We are actively working to advance a range of environmental objectives, including
minimizing our carbon footprint. To that end, in 2021, we announced a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to our
operations by 30% by 2030.
We are also committed to building an inclusive and diverse corporate culture that supports, respects, and honors each individual,
and enables every teammate to succeed. With this in mind, we announced in 2021 that we are dedicated to increasing BIPOC
representation in leadership roles by 30% and expanding overall representation of women in store leadership roles by 40%
by 2025.
Another key priority for us is helping to enable youth access to sports, particularly in communities with limited resources. We firmly
believe that sports make people better and that they should play a vital role in society – particularly among kids and teens. In 2021,
DICK’S and its Foundation invested over $35 million to support youth athletes, including $6 million through our Sports Matter
Community Grant program. Every store in our organization supported grantmaking at the local level this year.
Building Momentum
As the largest sporting goods retailer in the U.S., DICK’S is well-positioned to drive sustainable growth and capture additional
market share. In the coming year, we will focus on executing a range of strategies to strengthen our core business and generate
long-term profitable growth. These include leveraging and further developing our omnichannel strategy through our store network
and our eCommerce business and investing in our brand relationships and our new retail concepts.
Our stores remain the hub of our omnichannel experience, serving our in-store athletes and providing more than 800 forward points
of distribution for digital fulfillment. We will continue to improve our store service model and enable our athletes to test key products
by offering experiential elements such as our premium, full-service footwear decks, HitTrax™ technology and batting cages, soccer
shops and golf simulators. We will also continue to invest in technology to enhance our store fulfillment, in-store pickup capabilities
and to drive eCommerce profitability.
We will continue to improve our digital experience by adding more personalization and making it even easier for athletes to find the
best product for them. Backed by our investments in service and data science, as well as our ScoreCard loyalty program, we will
serve our athletes whenever, wherever and however they want.
DICK’S is rooted in sport, and we have built strong relationships with the biggest brands in our industry. These strategic partners
place extraordinary value on our ability to showcase their entire brand portfolios across our national store footprint and online. We
will continue expanding our relationships as we work with our partners to drive growth in important categories, including athletic
apparel, footwear, team sports and golf. At the same time, we will use our vertical brands to capture white space opportunities
across categories and drive further growth.
We will also continue to develop our new concepts and experiences, which have grown to include: DICK’S House of Sport; Golf
Galaxy Performance Center; Going, Going, Gone!; and Public Lands. We are very pleased by the early results of these concepts,
and we plan to refine and expand them while applying the new insights they generate to our core business.
Moving Ahead
DICK’S enters 2022 with confidence and a strong foundation. As the clear leader in a highly fragmented, $120 billion market that
has strong secular growth trends, we are playing offense. Our strategies are working, and we are confident in our opportunity to
grow our business and increase our market share. As we grow, we will support our teammates and communities in need.
Thank you, on behalf of our Board of Directors, our management team and our teammates, for your continued belief in our
company and our shared vision for DICK’S role in the future of sport. We appreciate your support.
Lauren R. Hobart
President and Chief Executive Officer
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended January 29, 2022
or
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____ to ____
Commission File No. 001-31463
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
16-1241537
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
345 Court Street, Coraopolis, PA 15108
(Address of principal executive offices)
(724) 273-3400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of Each Exchange on which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
DKS
The New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☑
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller
reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller
reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ☑ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for
complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness
of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered
public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☑
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☑
The aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $6,250,546,742 as of July 30,
2021 based upon the closing price of the registrant's common stock on the New York Stock Exchange reported for July 30, 2021.
As of March 18, 2022, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. had 56,229,098 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and
23,620,633 shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding.
Documents Incorporated by Reference: Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K incorporates certain information from the
registrant's definitive proxy statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 15, 2022 (the “2022 Proxy
Statement”).
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Part I
Item 1. Business
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2. Properties
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Part II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities
Item 6. [Reserved]
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Item 9B. Other Information
Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions That Prevent Inspections
Part III
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Part IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
SIGNATURES
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Forward-Looking Statements
We caution that any forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995) contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K or made by our management involve risks and uncertainties and are
subject to change based on various important factors, many of which may be beyond our control. Accordingly, our future
performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking
statements. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. These
statements can be identified as those that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or advancements
and by forward-looking words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “estimate”, “predict”, “intend”, “plan”, “project”,
“goal”, “will”, “will be”, “will continue”, “will result”, “could”, “may”, “might” or any variations of such words or other
words with similar meanings. Forward-looking statements address, among other things, potential reductions in consumer
discretionary spending due to macroeconomic conditions and other factors; potential limitations on our growth and profitability
due to intense competition in the sporting goods industry; the impact to consumer demand and our supply chain due to the
coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, including store closures, changes to consumer demand and store traffic; fluctuations in
product costs and availability due to inflationary pressures, fuel price uncertainty and supply chain constraints; risks and costs
associated with our products being manufactured abroad; our plans to improve our digital experience by expanding
personalization and other features and enhancements to assist our athletes in finding the right product and to make investments
in in-store technology to further improve fulfillment efficiency; plans to invest in our vertical brands with improved space in-
store, increased marketing, and expansion into additional product categories; our belief that apparel, fitness, footwear, golf, and
team sports offer market share opportunities; plans to leverage our real estate portfolio to capitalize on future opportunities in
the near and intermediate term as our existing leases come up for renewal; our intention to repay the principal outstanding
amounts of the Convertible Senior Notes using excess cash, free cash flow and borrowings on our Credit Facility; projections of
our future profitability; projected capital expenditures; anticipated store openings and relocations; plans to return capital to
stockholders through dividends and in share repurchases; and our future results of operations and financial condition.
Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, which
may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. A detailed
discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking
statements is included in the section titled “Risk Factors” (Item 1A of this Form 10-K). In addition, we operate in a highly
competitive and rapidly changing environment; therefore, new risk factors can arise, and it is not possible for management to
predict all such risk factors, nor to assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any
individual risk factor, or combination of risk factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-
looking statement. The forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are made as of this date. We
do not assume any obligation and do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new
information, future developments or otherwise except as may be required by the securities laws.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
General
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, referred to as “the Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” unless
specified otherwise) is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-
quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. As of January 29, 2022, we operated 730 DICK’S Sporting Goods
locations across the United States, serving and inspiring our customers, whom we refer to as athletes, to achieve their personal
best through interactions with our dedicated employees, whom we refer to as our teammates, in-store experiences and unique
specialty shop-in-shops. In addition to DICK’S Sporting Goods stores, we own and operate Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream,
Public Lands and Going Going Gone! stores, and sell our product both online and through our mobile apps. We also own and
operate DICK’S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for
video streaming, scorekeeping, scheduling and communications.
We were founded and incorporated in 1948 in New York under the name Dick’s Clothing and Sporting Goods, Inc. when
Richard “Dick” Stack, the father of Edward W. Stack, our Executive Chairman, opened his original bait and tackle store in
Binghamton, New York. Edward W. Stack joined his father's business full-time in 1977 and in 1984 became President and
Chief Executive Officer of the then two-store chain. In November 1997, we reincorporated as a Delaware corporation, and in
April 1999 we changed our name to DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
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Part I
Item 1. Business
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2. Properties
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Part II
Securities
Item 6. [Reserved]
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Item 9B. Other Information
Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions That Prevent Inspections
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Part III
Part IV
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
SIGNATURES
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Forward-Looking Statements
We caution that any forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995) contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K or made by our management involve risks and uncertainties and are
subject to change based on various important factors, many of which may be beyond our control. Accordingly, our future
performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking
statements. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. These
statements can be identified as those that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or advancements
and by forward-looking words such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “estimate”, “predict”, “intend”, “plan”, “project”,
“goal”, “will”, “will be”, “will continue”, “will result”, “could”, “may”, “might” or any variations of such words or other
words with similar meanings. Forward-looking statements address, among other things, potential reductions in consumer
discretionary spending due to macroeconomic conditions and other factors; potential limitations on our growth and profitability
due to intense competition in the sporting goods industry; the impact to consumer demand and our supply chain due to the
coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, including store closures, changes to consumer demand and store traffic; fluctuations in
product costs and availability due to inflationary pressures, fuel price uncertainty and supply chain constraints; risks and costs
associated with our products being manufactured abroad; our plans to improve our digital experience by expanding
personalization and other features and enhancements to assist our athletes in finding the right product and to make investments
in in-store technology to further improve fulfillment efficiency; plans to invest in our vertical brands with improved space in-
store, increased marketing, and expansion into additional product categories; our belief that apparel, fitness, footwear, golf, and
team sports offer market share opportunities; plans to leverage our real estate portfolio to capitalize on future opportunities in
the near and intermediate term as our existing leases come up for renewal; our intention to repay the principal outstanding
amounts of the Convertible Senior Notes using excess cash, free cash flow and borrowings on our Credit Facility; projections of
our future profitability; projected capital expenditures; anticipated store openings and relocations; plans to return capital to
stockholders through dividends and in share repurchases; and our future results of operations and financial condition.
Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties, which
may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. A detailed
discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking
statements is included in the section titled “Risk Factors” (Item 1A of this Form 10-K). In addition, we operate in a highly
competitive and rapidly changing environment; therefore, new risk factors can arise, and it is not possible for management to
predict all such risk factors, nor to assess the impact of all such risk factors on our business or the extent to which any
individual risk factor, or combination of risk factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-
looking statement. The forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are made as of this date. We
do not assume any obligation and do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new
information, future developments or otherwise except as may be required by the securities laws.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
General
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, referred to as “the Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” unless
specified otherwise) is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-
quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. As of January 29, 2022, we operated 730 DICK’S Sporting Goods
locations across the United States, serving and inspiring our customers, whom we refer to as athletes, to achieve their personal
best through interactions with our dedicated employees, whom we refer to as our teammates, in-store experiences and unique
specialty shop-in-shops. In addition to DICK’S Sporting Goods stores, we own and operate Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream,
Public Lands and Going Going Gone! stores, and sell our product both online and through our mobile apps. We also own and
operate DICK’S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for
video streaming, scorekeeping, scheduling and communications.
We were founded and incorporated in 1948 in New York under the name Dick’s Clothing and Sporting Goods, Inc. when
Richard “Dick” Stack, the father of Edward W. Stack, our Executive Chairman, opened his original bait and tackle store in
Binghamton, New York. Edward W. Stack joined his father's business full-time in 1977 and in 1984 became President and
Chief Executive Officer of the then two-store chain. In November 1997, we reincorporated as a Delaware corporation, and in
April 1999 we changed our name to DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
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Our executive office is located at 345 Court Street, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania 15108 and our phone number is (724) 273-3400.
Our website is located at dicks.com. The information on our website does not constitute a part of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K. We include on our website, free of charge, copies of our Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q,
Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, unless the context otherwise requires or unless otherwise specified, any
reference to “year” is to the Company’s fiscal year.
Business Strategy
Our Company is built on the belief that sports make people better. With this belief as our foundation, our common purpose is to
create confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Driven by this common purpose
and our commitment to all athletes, our mission is to:
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Create an inclusive environment where passionate, skilled and diverse teammates thrive;
Create and build leading brands that serve and inspire athletes;
• Make a lasting impact on communities through sport; and,
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Deliver shareholder value through growth and relentless improvement.
We believe that through our mission and the following key elements of our business strategy, we can continue to build one of
the best omni-channel experiences in retail.
Reimagining the Athlete Experience
We put our athletes at the center of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a unique and differentiated shopping
experience for them. We seek to proactively manage our in-stock merchandise positions in our diverse category portfolio and
elevate our merchandise presentation to provide a clear point of view for in-demand items, such as our premium full-service
footwear departments, which are offered in over half of our DICK’S Sporting Goods stores as of the end of fiscal 2021. We
offer a wide range of in-store support services and incorporate experiential elements and technology into our stores to better
engage and serve our athletes, including our introduction of HitTrax® baseball simulators in nearly 200 stores and our recent
investment in Trackman technology, which is used to enhance the fitting and lesson experience for our athletes in all of our
Golf Galaxy stores.
We develop and test new store prototypes and concepts to grow our business, while incorporating key learnings into the rest of
our chain. We recently opened our first two DICK’S House of Sport stores, which are built around experience, service,
community and product, as well as our first two redesigned Golf Galaxy Performance Centers, which are equipped with
Trackman and Biomech golf technologies and include an elevated staffing and service model to ensure our teammates become
trusted advisors to golf enthusiasts of all levels. In addition to innovating within our core business, we recently launched Public
Lands, a new omni-channel specialty concept for our outdoor athletes.
We continue to improve our service and selling culture, and recently introduced new standards to better serve our athletes,
which included robust training to increase our teammates’ product knowledge. We equip our teammates with current
technology to improve their productivity and enhance the athlete experience, including providing real-time product information,
detailed product descriptions, inventory availability and alternative product recommendations as well as other metrics and
communications while on the sales floor.
Our marketing program is focused on building loyalty to DICK’S Sporting Goods through brand-building campaigns and the
expansion of our ScoreCard Rewards loyalty program. In fiscal 2019, we launched ScoreCard Gold, which provides our top-tier
athletes with more ways to earn ScoreCard points and member-only benefits, including early access to sales and product
launches. Our loyalty program has over 20 million active members that account for over 70% of total sales. Through this
program, we have acquired over 140 million athletes in our database, including over 16 million new athletes in the past two
years.
We leverage the robust data in our database to enhance the athlete experience by engaging our athletes through digital
marketing and providing them with personalized offers and communications. We also use data science to improve the speed at
which we deliver products to our athletes through optimized order routing and to enhance our in-stock and merchandise
availability positions.
Optimizing Our Assortment to Meet the Needs of All Athletes
We carry a full range of products within each category, including premium items for the sports enthusiast. We believe that the
breadth of our product selections in each category of sporting goods offers our athletes a wide range of good, better and best
price points and enables us to address the needs of our athletes, from the beginner to the sports enthusiast, which distinguishes
us from other large format sporting goods stores. We focus on those growth categories in which we believe an opportunity to
gain market share exists. We support these growth categories, which have recently included the apparel, fitness, footwear, golf,
and team sports categories, with greater quantities of enthusiast product and improved presentation and in-stock positions.
We deliver a differentiated multi-brand experience to our athletes through our offering of national and vertical brands.
National brands
We carry a wide variety of well-known brands, including but not limited to adidas, Asics, Brooks, Callaway Golf,
Carhartt, Columbia, Easton, Hoka, Nike, Patagonia, TaylorMade, The North Face, Titleist, Under Armour and Yeti. Our
key partners invest in our business to showcase their brands through brand shops and access to wider, deeper and
exclusive product offerings that provide authenticity and credibility to our athletes and that further differentiate us from
our competitors, including our recently announced partnership with Nike to provide a connected marketplace in our
DICK’S mobile app which gives our athletes access to exclusive product, experiences and content.
Vertical brands
We also offer our athletes a wide variety of products that are not available from other retailers. Our vertical brands
include brands that we own and are available exclusively in our stores and online such as Alpine Design, CALIA, DSG,
ETHOS, Field & Stream, Fitness Gear, Lady Hagen, MAXFLI, Nishiki, Quest, Tommy Armour, Top-Flite and Walter
Hagen, as well as brands that we license from third parties including adidas (baseball and football), Slazenger (golf) and
Prince (tennis). In fiscal 2021, we launched VRST, our premium and versatile brand that serves the modern athletic
male. These brands offer high-quality, on-trend products to our athletes with compelling technical and performance
attributes while providing differentiation in our merchandise assortment at higher gross margins as compared to sales of
similar products from national brands. Our vertical brands are our second largest brand category, representing $1.7
billion, or approximately 14%, of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2021. We consider our vertical brand strategy to be a
key area of opportunity to increase productivity in our stores and online, and we have invested in a research,
development and procurement staff to support its growth. Looking forward, we intend to provide our vertical brands with
improved space in-store, increased marketing and expansion into additional product categories, which will provide an
opportunity for future growth.
Our Improving Omni-channel Platform and Fulfillment Capabilities
We believe that when our athletes connect with the DICK’S Sporting Goods brand, they expect a seamless shopping
experience, regardless of the manner in which they choose to shop with us. Like our athletes, we view retail as an omni-channel
experience, that seamlessly integrates our stores and online channels.
Our stores remain at the core of our omni-channel platform. We believe our store base gives us a competitive advantage over
our online-only competitors, as our physical presence allows us to better serve our athletes by creating strong engagement
through interactive in-store elements, offering the convenience of accepting in-store returns or exchanges and expediting
fulfillment of eCommerce orders, the ability to place online orders in our stores if we are out of stock in the retail store, buy-
online, pick-up in store or curbside capabilities, and giving direct, live access to well-trained and knowledgeable teammates. In
fiscal 2021, approximately 70% of online sales were fulfilled directly by our stores, which serve as localized points of
distribution, and they enabled 90% of total sales through online fulfillment and in-person sales.
We continually improve the functionality and performance of our eCommerce sites and mobile app, which has included
building a faster and more convenient checkout process with new payment options, greater visibility and accuracy of delivery
dates, improved page responsiveness, enhancing integration of our ScoreCard loyalty program, new content development
through our Pro Tips platform and localized website experiences. Additionally, we continue to leverage our omni-channel
platform, fulfillment centers and our delivery partnership with FedEx, which have enabled us to provide our athletes with faster
delivery times. In fiscal 2022, we plan to further improve our digital experience by expanding personalization and other features
and enhancements to assist our athletes in finding the right product, at the right time. We also plan to invest in in-store
technology to further improve fulfillment efficiency.
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Our executive office is located at 345 Court Street, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania 15108 and our phone number is (724) 273-3400.
Optimizing Our Assortment to Meet the Needs of All Athletes
Our website is located at dicks.com. The information on our website does not constitute a part of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K. We include on our website, free of charge, copies of our Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q,
Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, unless the context otherwise requires or unless otherwise specified, any
reference to “year” is to the Company’s fiscal year.
Business Strategy
Our Company is built on the belief that sports make people better. With this belief as our foundation, our common purpose is to
create confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Driven by this common purpose
and our commitment to all athletes, our mission is to:
Create an inclusive environment where passionate, skilled and diverse teammates thrive;
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Create and build leading brands that serve and inspire athletes;
• Make a lasting impact on communities through sport; and,
Deliver shareholder value through growth and relentless improvement.
We carry a full range of products within each category, including premium items for the sports enthusiast. We believe that the
breadth of our product selections in each category of sporting goods offers our athletes a wide range of good, better and best
price points and enables us to address the needs of our athletes, from the beginner to the sports enthusiast, which distinguishes
us from other large format sporting goods stores. We focus on those growth categories in which we believe an opportunity to
gain market share exists. We support these growth categories, which have recently included the apparel, fitness, footwear, golf,
and team sports categories, with greater quantities of enthusiast product and improved presentation and in-stock positions.
We deliver a differentiated multi-brand experience to our athletes through our offering of national and vertical brands.
National brands
We carry a wide variety of well-known brands, including but not limited to adidas, Asics, Brooks, Callaway Golf,
Carhartt, Columbia, Easton, Hoka, Nike, Patagonia, TaylorMade, The North Face, Titleist, Under Armour and Yeti. Our
key partners invest in our business to showcase their brands through brand shops and access to wider, deeper and
exclusive product offerings that provide authenticity and credibility to our athletes and that further differentiate us from
our competitors, including our recently announced partnership with Nike to provide a connected marketplace in our
DICK’S mobile app which gives our athletes access to exclusive product, experiences and content.
We believe that through our mission and the following key elements of our business strategy, we can continue to build one of
Vertical brands
the best omni-channel experiences in retail.
Reimagining the Athlete Experience
We put our athletes at the center of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a unique and differentiated shopping
experience for them. We seek to proactively manage our in-stock merchandise positions in our diverse category portfolio and
elevate our merchandise presentation to provide a clear point of view for in-demand items, such as our premium full-service
footwear departments, which are offered in over half of our DICK’S Sporting Goods stores as of the end of fiscal 2021. We
offer a wide range of in-store support services and incorporate experiential elements and technology into our stores to better
engage and serve our athletes, including our introduction of HitTrax® baseball simulators in nearly 200 stores and our recent
investment in Trackman technology, which is used to enhance the fitting and lesson experience for our athletes in all of our
Golf Galaxy stores.
We develop and test new store prototypes and concepts to grow our business, while incorporating key learnings into the rest of
our chain. We recently opened our first two DICK’S House of Sport stores, which are built around experience, service,
community and product, as well as our first two redesigned Golf Galaxy Performance Centers, which are equipped with
Trackman and Biomech golf technologies and include an elevated staffing and service model to ensure our teammates become
trusted advisors to golf enthusiasts of all levels. In addition to innovating within our core business, we recently launched Public
Lands, a new omni-channel specialty concept for our outdoor athletes.
We continue to improve our service and selling culture, and recently introduced new standards to better serve our athletes,
which included robust training to increase our teammates’ product knowledge. We equip our teammates with current
technology to improve their productivity and enhance the athlete experience, including providing real-time product information,
detailed product descriptions, inventory availability and alternative product recommendations as well as other metrics and
communications while on the sales floor.
Our marketing program is focused on building loyalty to DICK’S Sporting Goods through brand-building campaigns and the
expansion of our ScoreCard Rewards loyalty program. In fiscal 2019, we launched ScoreCard Gold, which provides our top-tier
athletes with more ways to earn ScoreCard points and member-only benefits, including early access to sales and product
launches. Our loyalty program has over 20 million active members that account for over 70% of total sales. Through this
program, we have acquired over 140 million athletes in our database, including over 16 million new athletes in the past two
We leverage the robust data in our database to enhance the athlete experience by engaging our athletes through digital
marketing and providing them with personalized offers and communications. We also use data science to improve the speed at
which we deliver products to our athletes through optimized order routing and to enhance our in-stock and merchandise
availability positions.
We also offer our athletes a wide variety of products that are not available from other retailers. Our vertical brands
include brands that we own and are available exclusively in our stores and online such as Alpine Design, CALIA, DSG,
ETHOS, Field & Stream, Fitness Gear, Lady Hagen, MAXFLI, Nishiki, Quest, Tommy Armour, Top-Flite and Walter
Hagen, as well as brands that we license from third parties including adidas (baseball and football), Slazenger (golf) and
Prince (tennis). In fiscal 2021, we launched VRST, our premium and versatile brand that serves the modern athletic
male. These brands offer high-quality, on-trend products to our athletes with compelling technical and performance
attributes while providing differentiation in our merchandise assortment at higher gross margins as compared to sales of
similar products from national brands. Our vertical brands are our second largest brand category, representing $1.7
billion, or approximately 14%, of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2021. We consider our vertical brand strategy to be a
key area of opportunity to increase productivity in our stores and online, and we have invested in a research,
development and procurement staff to support its growth. Looking forward, we intend to provide our vertical brands with
improved space in-store, increased marketing and expansion into additional product categories, which will provide an
opportunity for future growth.
Our Improving Omni-channel Platform and Fulfillment Capabilities
We believe that when our athletes connect with the DICK’S Sporting Goods brand, they expect a seamless shopping
experience, regardless of the manner in which they choose to shop with us. Like our athletes, we view retail as an omni-channel
experience, that seamlessly integrates our stores and online channels.
Our stores remain at the core of our omni-channel platform. We believe our store base gives us a competitive advantage over
our online-only competitors, as our physical presence allows us to better serve our athletes by creating strong engagement
through interactive in-store elements, offering the convenience of accepting in-store returns or exchanges and expediting
fulfillment of eCommerce orders, the ability to place online orders in our stores if we are out of stock in the retail store, buy-
online, pick-up in store or curbside capabilities, and giving direct, live access to well-trained and knowledgeable teammates. In
fiscal 2021, approximately 70% of online sales were fulfilled directly by our stores, which serve as localized points of
distribution, and they enabled 90% of total sales through online fulfillment and in-person sales.
We continually improve the functionality and performance of our eCommerce sites and mobile app, which has included
building a faster and more convenient checkout process with new payment options, greater visibility and accuracy of delivery
dates, improved page responsiveness, enhancing integration of our ScoreCard loyalty program, new content development
through our Pro Tips platform and localized website experiences. Additionally, we continue to leverage our omni-channel
platform, fulfillment centers and our delivery partnership with FedEx, which have enabled us to provide our athletes with faster
delivery times. In fiscal 2022, we plan to further improve our digital experience by expanding personalization and other features
and enhancements to assist our athletes in finding the right product, at the right time. We also plan to invest in in-store
technology to further improve fulfillment efficiency.
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Merchandising
Purchasing, Distribution and Customer Fulfillment
The following table sets forth the approximate percentage of our sales attributable to the following categories for the fiscal
years presented:
Category
Hardlines (1)
Apparel
Footwear
Other (2)
Total
2021
Fiscal Year
2020
2019
44 %
34 %
21 %
1 %
100 %
46 %
33 %
19 %
2 %
100 %
42 %
35 %
21 %
2 %
100 %
(1)
(2)
Includes items such as sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, golf equipment and hunting and fishing gear.
Includes our non-merchandise sales categories, including in-store services, shipping revenues, software subscription revenues and
credit card processing revenues.
Additional information about our sales categories is included within Part IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement
Schedules, Note 1–Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Selling Channels
We offer products to our athletes through our retail stores and online, and although we sell through both of these channels, we
believe that sales in one channel are not independent of the other. Regardless of the sales channel, we seek to provide our
athletes with a seamless omni-channel shopping experience.
Retail Stores
Our DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy and other specialty concept stores, including Public Lands, are designed to create an
exciting and interactive shopping environment for the sporting enthusiast that highlights our extensive product assortments and
value-added services. Each of our DICK’S Sporting Goods stores unites several sports specialty stores under one roof and
typically contains the following specialty shops: Team Sports, Athletic Apparel, Outdoor, Golf, Fitness and Footwear. We
believe our “store-within-a-store” concept creates a unique shopping environment by combining the convenience, broad
assortment and competitive prices of large format stores with the brand names, differentiated product selection and customer
service of a specialty store. We monitor and evaluate store performance on an ongoing basis and reallocate space in our stores
to categories and products that we believe can drive sales growth, including our recent removal of the hunt department from
many of our stores, in which we reallocated product space to a localized assortment of categories in an effort to drive growth. In
addition, we operate Going Going Gone! stores, through which we are able to improve our clearance optimization and better
serve our value athletes.
We seek to expand our presence through the opening of new stores and believe that growing our store network and eCommerce
business simultaneously will enable us to profitably grow the business by delivering an omni-channel shopping experience for
our athletes. Over two-thirds of our DICK’S Sporting Goods stores will be up for lease renewal at our option over the next five
years, which provides us with the opportunity to relocate, close, or renegotiate lease terms for these stores. We plan to
opportunistically open new stores in under-served and under-penetrated markets and leverage the significant flexibility within
our existing real estate portfolio to capitalize on future real estate opportunities over the near and intermediate terms as these
leases come up for renewal.
eCommerce
Through our websites, we seek to provide our athletes with in-depth product information and the ability to shop with us at any
time. We continue to innovate our eCommerce sites and applications with customer experience enhancements, new releases of
our mobile and tablet apps, and the development of omni-channel capabilities that further integrate our online presence with our
brick and mortar stores to provide our athletes with an omni-channel shopping experience. Currently, we have return-to-store
capabilities for online orders, the ability to place online orders in our stores if we are out of stock in the retail store, buy-online,
pick-up in store and curbside pickup capabilities. Our websites also give us the ability to ship online orders from our retail
locations, which reduces delivery times for online orders and improves inventory productivity and availability. eCommerce
sales accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing 81% since fiscal 2019, while eCommerce penetration has grown
from 16% of total net sales in fiscal 2019 to 21% in fiscal 2021.
During fiscal 2021, we purchased merchandise from approximately 1,400 vendors, with Nike, our largest vendor, representing
approximately 17% of our merchandise purchases. No other vendor represented 10% or more of our fiscal 2021 merchandise
purchases. We do not have long-term purchase contracts with any of our vendors; all of our purchases from vendors are made
on a short-term purchase order basis.
We currently operate five regional distribution centers which enable us to supply stores with merchandise. Vendors ship floor-
ready merchandise to our distribution centers, where it is processed and allocated directly to our stores or stored temporarily.
Our distribution centers are responsible for consolidating damaged or defective merchandise from our stores that is being
returned to vendors. We have contracted with common carriers to deliver merchandise from all of our distribution centers to our
stores, which generally facilitates prompt and efficient distribution to our stores to enhance in-stocks, minimize freight costs
and improve inventory turnover. During fiscal 2021, our stores received over 90% of their merchandise through our distribution
network; the remaining merchandise was shipped directly to our stores from our vendors.
We leverage our store and distribution center network, three eCommerce fulfillment centers (one owned and two operated by a
third-party) and direct shipping capabilities from our vendors to ensure merchandise delivery speed to our athletes and to
minimize shipping costs.
Competition
The competition among retailers that sell sporting goods is highly fragmented. We compete with many retailing formats,
including large format sporting goods stores, traditional sporting goods stores, specialty stores, mass merchants and department
stores, online retailers, and vendors selling directly to consumers through retail stores and online. We seek to attract athletes by
offering a wide range of products that enables us to address the needs of all athletes, from beginner to enthusiast, and by
utilizing distinctive merchandise presentation in stores to create a unique shopping environment. We also offer superior service
both in-store and via a seamless omni-channel experience which includes buy-online, pick-up in store and curbside pickup.
Seasonality
Our business is subject to seasonal influences, including the success of the holiday selling season and the impact of
unseasonable weather conditions. Although our highest sales and operating income results have historically occurred in the
second and fourth fiscal quarters, our business has increasingly been less affected by seasonal fluctuations in recent years.
However, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the fiscal year.
Proprietary Rights
We have a number of service marks and trademarks registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, including
various versions of the following: “Alpine Design”, “CALIA”, “DICK’S”, “DICK’S Sporting Goods”, “DSG”, “ETHOS”,
“Field & Stream”, “Fitness Gear”, “Golf Galaxy”, “Golfsmith”, “Lady Hagen”, “MAXFLI”, “Nishiki”, “Primed”, “Public
Lands”, “Quest”, “ScoreCard”, “ScoreRewards”, “Tommy Armour”, “Top-Flite”, “VRST” and “Walter Hagen”. We also have
a number of registered domain names, including “dickssportinggoods.com”, “dicks.com”, “golfgalaxy.com”,
“fieldandstreamshop.com”, “publiclands.com”, “goinggoinggone.com”, “calia.com”, “vrst.com”, and “gamechanger.com”. Our
service marks, trademarks and other intellectual property are subject to risks and uncertainties that are discussed within
Item 1A. “Risk Factors”.
We have also entered into licensing agreements for names that we do not own, which provide for exclusive and non-exclusive
rights to use names such as “adidas” (baseball and football), “Prince” (tennis), and “Slazenger” (golf) for specified product
categories or certain products and, in some cases, specified sales channels. These licenses are long-term business relationships
and contain customary termination provisions at the option of the licensor including, in some cases, termination upon our
failure to purchase or sell a minimum volume of products and may include early termination fees. Our licenses are also subject
to general risks and uncertainties common to licensing arrangements that are described within Item 1A. “Risk Factors”.
Governmental Regulations
We must comply with various federal, state and local regulations, including regulations relating to consumer products and
consumer protection, advertising and marketing, labor and employment, data protection and privacy, intellectual property, the
environment and tax. In addition, in connection with the sale of firearms in our stores, we must comply with a number of
federal and state laws and regulations, including the federal Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, related to the sale of
firearms and ammunition. Ensuring our compliance with these various laws and regulations, and keeping abreast of changes to
the legal and regulatory landscape present in our industry, may cause us to expend considerable resources.
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Merchandising
years presented:
Category
Hardlines (1)
Apparel
Footwear
Other (2)
Total
(1)
(2)
Selling Channels
Retail Stores
The following table sets forth the approximate percentage of our sales attributable to the following categories for the fiscal
Fiscal Year
2021
2020
2019
44 %
34 %
21 %
1 %
100 %
46 %
33 %
19 %
2 %
100 %
42 %
35 %
21 %
2 %
100 %
Includes items such as sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, golf equipment and hunting and fishing gear.
Includes our non-merchandise sales categories, including in-store services, shipping revenues, software subscription revenues and
credit card processing revenues.
Additional information about our sales categories is included within Part IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement
Schedules, Note 1–Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We offer products to our athletes through our retail stores and online, and although we sell through both of these channels, we
believe that sales in one channel are not independent of the other. Regardless of the sales channel, we seek to provide our
athletes with a seamless omni-channel shopping experience.
Our DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy and other specialty concept stores, including Public Lands, are designed to create an
exciting and interactive shopping environment for the sporting enthusiast that highlights our extensive product assortments and
value-added services. Each of our DICK’S Sporting Goods stores unites several sports specialty stores under one roof and
typically contains the following specialty shops: Team Sports, Athletic Apparel, Outdoor, Golf, Fitness and Footwear. We
believe our “store-within-a-store” concept creates a unique shopping environment by combining the convenience, broad
assortment and competitive prices of large format stores with the brand names, differentiated product selection and customer
service of a specialty store. We monitor and evaluate store performance on an ongoing basis and reallocate space in our stores
to categories and products that we believe can drive sales growth, including our recent removal of the hunt department from
many of our stores, in which we reallocated product space to a localized assortment of categories in an effort to drive growth. In
addition, we operate Going Going Gone! stores, through which we are able to improve our clearance optimization and better
serve our value athletes.
We seek to expand our presence through the opening of new stores and believe that growing our store network and eCommerce
business simultaneously will enable us to profitably grow the business by delivering an omni-channel shopping experience for
our athletes. Over two-thirds of our DICK’S Sporting Goods stores will be up for lease renewal at our option over the next five
years, which provides us with the opportunity to relocate, close, or renegotiate lease terms for these stores. We plan to
opportunistically open new stores in under-served and under-penetrated markets and leverage the significant flexibility within
our existing real estate portfolio to capitalize on future real estate opportunities over the near and intermediate terms as these
leases come up for renewal.
eCommerce
Through our websites, we seek to provide our athletes with in-depth product information and the ability to shop with us at any
time. We continue to innovate our eCommerce sites and applications with customer experience enhancements, new releases of
our mobile and tablet apps, and the development of omni-channel capabilities that further integrate our online presence with our
brick and mortar stores to provide our athletes with an omni-channel shopping experience. Currently, we have return-to-store
capabilities for online orders, the ability to place online orders in our stores if we are out of stock in the retail store, buy-online,
pick-up in store and curbside pickup capabilities. Our websites also give us the ability to ship online orders from our retail
locations, which reduces delivery times for online orders and improves inventory productivity and availability. eCommerce
sales accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing 81% since fiscal 2019, while eCommerce penetration has grown
from 16% of total net sales in fiscal 2019 to 21% in fiscal 2021.
Purchasing, Distribution and Customer Fulfillment
During fiscal 2021, we purchased merchandise from approximately 1,400 vendors, with Nike, our largest vendor, representing
approximately 17% of our merchandise purchases. No other vendor represented 10% or more of our fiscal 2021 merchandise
purchases. We do not have long-term purchase contracts with any of our vendors; all of our purchases from vendors are made
on a short-term purchase order basis.
We currently operate five regional distribution centers which enable us to supply stores with merchandise. Vendors ship floor-
ready merchandise to our distribution centers, where it is processed and allocated directly to our stores or stored temporarily.
Our distribution centers are responsible for consolidating damaged or defective merchandise from our stores that is being
returned to vendors. We have contracted with common carriers to deliver merchandise from all of our distribution centers to our
stores, which generally facilitates prompt and efficient distribution to our stores to enhance in-stocks, minimize freight costs
and improve inventory turnover. During fiscal 2021, our stores received over 90% of their merchandise through our distribution
network; the remaining merchandise was shipped directly to our stores from our vendors.
We leverage our store and distribution center network, three eCommerce fulfillment centers (one owned and two operated by a
third-party) and direct shipping capabilities from our vendors to ensure merchandise delivery speed to our athletes and to
minimize shipping costs.
Competition
The competition among retailers that sell sporting goods is highly fragmented. We compete with many retailing formats,
including large format sporting goods stores, traditional sporting goods stores, specialty stores, mass merchants and department
stores, online retailers, and vendors selling directly to consumers through retail stores and online. We seek to attract athletes by
offering a wide range of products that enables us to address the needs of all athletes, from beginner to enthusiast, and by
utilizing distinctive merchandise presentation in stores to create a unique shopping environment. We also offer superior service
both in-store and via a seamless omni-channel experience which includes buy-online, pick-up in store and curbside pickup.
Seasonality
Our business is subject to seasonal influences, including the success of the holiday selling season and the impact of
unseasonable weather conditions. Although our highest sales and operating income results have historically occurred in the
second and fourth fiscal quarters, our business has increasingly been less affected by seasonal fluctuations in recent years.
However, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the fiscal year.
Proprietary Rights
We have a number of service marks and trademarks registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, including
various versions of the following: “Alpine Design”, “CALIA”, “DICK’S”, “DICK’S Sporting Goods”, “DSG”, “ETHOS”,
“Field & Stream”, “Fitness Gear”, “Golf Galaxy”, “Golfsmith”, “Lady Hagen”, “MAXFLI”, “Nishiki”, “Primed”, “Public
Lands”, “Quest”, “ScoreCard”, “ScoreRewards”, “Tommy Armour”, “Top-Flite”, “VRST” and “Walter Hagen”. We also have
a number of registered domain names, including “dickssportinggoods.com”, “dicks.com”, “golfgalaxy.com”,
“fieldandstreamshop.com”, “publiclands.com”, “goinggoinggone.com”, “calia.com”, “vrst.com”, and “gamechanger.com”. Our
service marks, trademarks and other intellectual property are subject to risks and uncertainties that are discussed within
Item 1A. “Risk Factors”.
We have also entered into licensing agreements for names that we do not own, which provide for exclusive and non-exclusive
rights to use names such as “adidas” (baseball and football), “Prince” (tennis), and “Slazenger” (golf) for specified product
categories or certain products and, in some cases, specified sales channels. These licenses are long-term business relationships
and contain customary termination provisions at the option of the licensor including, in some cases, termination upon our
failure to purchase or sell a minimum volume of products and may include early termination fees. Our licenses are also subject
to general risks and uncertainties common to licensing arrangements that are described within Item 1A. “Risk Factors”.
Governmental Regulations
We must comply with various federal, state and local regulations, including regulations relating to consumer products and
consumer protection, advertising and marketing, labor and employment, data protection and privacy, intellectual property, the
environment and tax. In addition, in connection with the sale of firearms in our stores, we must comply with a number of
federal and state laws and regulations, including the federal Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, related to the sale of
firearms and ammunition. Ensuring our compliance with these various laws and regulations, and keeping abreast of changes to
the legal and regulatory landscape present in our industry, may cause us to expend considerable resources.
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Social Responsibility
We are committed to supporting our teammates professionally and personally, readying our athletes to achieve their personal
bests, and saving and rebuilding youth sports in local communities. We sponsor thousands of teams in various sports and
support the philanthropic efforts of our private corporate foundation, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation. In partnership
with The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, we launched our Sports Matter initiative, a philanthropic effort singularly
focused on supporting youth sports, in 2014. Through Sports Matter, we remain committed to raising awareness of the
importance of playing sports, while also providing financial support to keep our kids playing the sports they love. Since the
establishment of the Sports Matter initiative, the Company and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation have committed over
$150 million to keep kids playing sports, helping to save thousands of youth sports teams and giving more than one million
young athletes across all 50 states the chance to play. In addition, we donated $30 million to The DICK’S Sporting Goods
Foundation in fiscal 2020 to help jump-start youth sports programs struggling to come back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Human Capital Management
As of January 29, 2022, we employed approximately 17,800 full-time and 33,000 part-time teammates. Total employment
figures fluctuate throughout the year and typically peak during the fourth quarter in alignment with the holiday selling season.
None of our teammates are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
As stated in our mission, we strive to create an environment where passionate and skilled teammates thrive. We believe our
teammates’ dedication to creating a positive experience for our athletes is what drives our success as a company, and we’re
committed to creating a great place to work for our teammates through competitive wages and benefits, promoting teammate
safety, health and well-being, providing learning and career development opportunities and promoting diversity, equity and
inclusion.
Wages and Benefits
In addition to offering our teammates competitive salaries and wages, we offer comprehensive health and retirement benefits to
those eligible, which include all full-time hourly and salaried teammates. We are committed to equal pay for equal work
independent of gender and race when establishing and maintaining wages. We achieved a 100% female-to-male unadjusted
median pay ratio in fiscal 2021, which we intend to maintain going forward. From an average pay perspective, female pay was
at 97% of males across our 50,800 teammates.
Safety, Health and Well-Being
We are committed to ensuring the safety, health and well-being of our teammates. We have robust policies, procedures and
training in place to ensure a safe environment across our organization, including a comprehensive crisis management plan that
allows us to respond immediately to critical incidents involving people, company assets, our business or our reputation. We
provide support to our teammates to enable them to maintain and improve their professional and personal lives, which includes
an employee assistance plan, and an onsite health and childcare facility at our Customer Support Center (“CSC”). We also
provide opportunities for volunteerism and recently launched our Teammate Relief Fund, which provides monetary support for
our teammates and their immediate families during times of unforeseen financial hardship and crises that are beyond their
control.
Training and Development
We empower our teammates to develop their careers and provide tools that are necessary for them to reach their personal and
professional goals. We have created rotational development programs in various functional disciplines and offer various live
and recorded training programs across the organization based on job role and function, including safety, compliance, leadership
or other skills, as well as store manager onboarding programs. We also provide tuition reimbursement programs for all eligible
teammates to pursue a job-related degree at an accredited college or university, and we offer a part-time MBA program online
in partnership with a local university.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a workplace environment and culture that supports, celebrates and honors each individual and to
promoting inclusion and diversity for all teammates. Doing so strengthens our ability to serve all of our athletes, drives
innovation and growth, and enables us to attract and retain the best talent. In 2019, we created the DICK’S Sporting Goods
Inclusion and Diversity Council, which is comprised of a group of teammates from across our organization who represent
diverse backgrounds, roles, experiences and communities, to help steer and support our inclusion and diversity efforts.
Teammates with shared interests have come together in various resource groups to discuss shared issues, increase awareness
and communicate with senior management. We use the feedback provided by our Inclusion and Diversity Council, various
resource groups, and engagement and other surveys provided to our teammates to foster an inclusive workplace.
We have committed to increasing diversity at all levels of our organization, which has included increasing representation of
people of color and women on our Board of Directors.
Information About Our Executive Officers
The following table and accompanying narrative sets forth the name, age and business experience of our current Executive
Officers as of March 1, 2022:
Name
Edward W. Stack
Lauren R. Hobart
Navdeep Gupta
Donald J. Germano
Vlad Rak
Lee J. Belitsky
John E. Hayes III
Julie Lodge-Jarrett
Age
Position
Executive Chairman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President - Stores
Executive Vice President - Chief Technology Officer
Executive Vice President
Senior Vice President - General Counsel and Secretary
Senior Vice President - Chief People and Purpose Officer
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Edward W. Stack is our Executive Chairman. From 1984 to January 2021, Mr. Stack served as our Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer taking over operation of the Company after his father and our founder, Richard “Dick” Stack, retired from
our then two-store chain. Mr. Stack has served us full-time since 1977 in a variety of positions, including President, Store
Manager and Merchandise Manager.
Lauren R. Hobart became our President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 1, 2021 and has served as our President
since May 2017. Ms. Hobart was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors in January 2018. Ms. Hobart joined DICK’S
Sporting Goods in February 2011 as our Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. In September 2015, Ms. Hobart
was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer and in April 2017 to Executive Vice President - Chief
Customer & Digital Officer. Prior to joining DICK’S Sporting Goods, Ms. Hobart spent 14 years with PepsiCo, Inc., most
recently serving as Chief Marketing Officer for its carbonated soft drink portfolio in the United States. During her career at
PepsiCo, Ms. Hobart held several other significant marketing roles and also spent several years in strategic planning and
finance. Prior to joining PepsiCo, Ms. Hobart worked in commercial banking for JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo Bank. In
addition, Ms. Hobart serves as a member of the Board of Directors of YUM! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM). Ms. Hobart formerly
served as a member of the Board of Directors of Sonic Corp. (Nasdaq: SONC) from 2014 - 2018.
Navdeep Gupta became our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective October 1, 2021 and served as our
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer from November 2017 through September 2021. Prior to joining the Company,
Mr. Gupta most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Finance at Advance Auto Parts, Inc., where he held numerous
leadership roles from 2006 to 2017, including Chief Audit Executive, Vice President of Finance and Treasurer, and Director of
Finance. Previously, Mr. Gupta held management roles at Sprint Nextel Corporation (now part of T-Mobile US, Inc.).
Donald J. Germano became our Executive Vice President - Stores in June 2019. Mr. Germano served as our Senior Vice
President - Operations from May 2017 to June 2019. Mr. Germano rejoined our organization in May 2017 after previously
leading our stores as Senior Vice President - Operations from 2010 - 2013. Prior to rejoining the Company, Mr. Germano
served as President of the Follett Higher Education Group from 2013 to 2016. Prior to his time at DICK’S Sporting Goods, he
held a number of leadership positions at Sears Holdings, Kmart Corporation, Kozmo.com, Nabisco, and UPS.
Vlad Rak became our Chief Technology Officer in April 2020. Prior to joining DICK'S Sporting Goods, Mr. Rak served as
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer at Merck from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, Mr. Rak served as Vice
President, Enterprise Architecture, Innovation, Platforms & Portfolio at Nike from 2016 to 2019. Previously, Mr. Rak also held
senior technology leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company and Wyndham Worldwide.
Lee J. Belitsky has been an Executive Vice President since 2016 and currently oversees our supply chain, real estate and
construction departments, as well as GameChanger. From September 2016 through September 2021, he served as our Executive
Vice President - Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Belitsky joined DICK’S Sporting Goods in 1997 as Vice President - Controller
and has held a number of roles at DICK’S Sporting Goods. From September 2014 to September 2016, Mr. Belitsky served as
Executive Vice President - Product Development and Planning, Allocations and Replenishment; from July 2013 to September
2014, Mr. Belitsky served as Senior Vice President - Product Development; from September 2011 to July 2013, he served as
Senior Vice President - Chief Risk and Compliance Officer; from January 2010 to September 2011, he served as Senior Vice
President - Strategic Planning and Analysis and Treasury Services; from February 2009 to January 2010, he served as Senior
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Social Responsibility
We are committed to supporting our teammates professionally and personally, readying our athletes to achieve their personal
bests, and saving and rebuilding youth sports in local communities. We sponsor thousands of teams in various sports and
support the philanthropic efforts of our private corporate foundation, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation. In partnership
with The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, we launched our Sports Matter initiative, a philanthropic effort singularly
focused on supporting youth sports, in 2014. Through Sports Matter, we remain committed to raising awareness of the
importance of playing sports, while also providing financial support to keep our kids playing the sports they love. Since the
establishment of the Sports Matter initiative, the Company and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation have committed over
$150 million to keep kids playing sports, helping to save thousands of youth sports teams and giving more than one million
young athletes across all 50 states the chance to play. In addition, we donated $30 million to The DICK’S Sporting Goods
Foundation in fiscal 2020 to help jump-start youth sports programs struggling to come back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Human Capital Management
As of January 29, 2022, we employed approximately 17,800 full-time and 33,000 part-time teammates. Total employment
figures fluctuate throughout the year and typically peak during the fourth quarter in alignment with the holiday selling season.
None of our teammates are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
As stated in our mission, we strive to create an environment where passionate and skilled teammates thrive. We believe our
teammates’ dedication to creating a positive experience for our athletes is what drives our success as a company, and we’re
committed to creating a great place to work for our teammates through competitive wages and benefits, promoting teammate
safety, health and well-being, providing learning and career development opportunities and promoting diversity, equity and
inclusion.
Wages and Benefits
In addition to offering our teammates competitive salaries and wages, we offer comprehensive health and retirement benefits to
those eligible, which include all full-time hourly and salaried teammates. We are committed to equal pay for equal work
independent of gender and race when establishing and maintaining wages. We achieved a 100% female-to-male unadjusted
median pay ratio in fiscal 2021, which we intend to maintain going forward. From an average pay perspective, female pay was
at 97% of males across our 50,800 teammates.
Safety, Health and Well-Being
We are committed to ensuring the safety, health and well-being of our teammates. We have robust policies, procedures and
training in place to ensure a safe environment across our organization, including a comprehensive crisis management plan that
allows us to respond immediately to critical incidents involving people, company assets, our business or our reputation. We
provide support to our teammates to enable them to maintain and improve their professional and personal lives, which includes
an employee assistance plan, and an onsite health and childcare facility at our Customer Support Center (“CSC”). We also
provide opportunities for volunteerism and recently launched our Teammate Relief Fund, which provides monetary support for
our teammates and their immediate families during times of unforeseen financial hardship and crises that are beyond their
control.
Training and Development
We empower our teammates to develop their careers and provide tools that are necessary for them to reach their personal and
professional goals. We have created rotational development programs in various functional disciplines and offer various live
and recorded training programs across the organization based on job role and function, including safety, compliance, leadership
or other skills, as well as store manager onboarding programs. We also provide tuition reimbursement programs for all eligible
teammates to pursue a job-related degree at an accredited college or university, and we offer a part-time MBA program online
in partnership with a local university.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a workplace environment and culture that supports, celebrates and honors each individual and to
promoting inclusion and diversity for all teammates. Doing so strengthens our ability to serve all of our athletes, drives
innovation and growth, and enables us to attract and retain the best talent. In 2019, we created the DICK’S Sporting Goods
Inclusion and Diversity Council, which is comprised of a group of teammates from across our organization who represent
diverse backgrounds, roles, experiences and communities, to help steer and support our inclusion and diversity efforts.
Teammates with shared interests have come together in various resource groups to discuss shared issues, increase awareness
and communicate with senior management. We use the feedback provided by our Inclusion and Diversity Council, various
resource groups, and engagement and other surveys provided to our teammates to foster an inclusive workplace.
We have committed to increasing diversity at all levels of our organization, which has included increasing representation of
people of color and women on our Board of Directors.
Information About Our Executive Officers
The following table and accompanying narrative sets forth the name, age and business experience of our current Executive
Officers as of March 1, 2022:
Name
Edward W. Stack
Lauren R. Hobart
Navdeep Gupta
Donald J. Germano
Vlad Rak
Lee J. Belitsky
John E. Hayes III
Julie Lodge-Jarrett
Age
Position
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Executive Chairman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
Executive Vice President - Stores
Executive Vice President - Chief Technology Officer
Executive Vice President
Senior Vice President - General Counsel and Secretary
Senior Vice President - Chief People and Purpose Officer
Edward W. Stack is our Executive Chairman. From 1984 to January 2021, Mr. Stack served as our Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer taking over operation of the Company after his father and our founder, Richard “Dick” Stack, retired from
our then two-store chain. Mr. Stack has served us full-time since 1977 in a variety of positions, including President, Store
Manager and Merchandise Manager.
Lauren R. Hobart became our President and Chief Executive Officer effective February 1, 2021 and has served as our President
since May 2017. Ms. Hobart was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors in January 2018. Ms. Hobart joined DICK’S
Sporting Goods in February 2011 as our Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. In September 2015, Ms. Hobart
was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer and in April 2017 to Executive Vice President - Chief
Customer & Digital Officer. Prior to joining DICK’S Sporting Goods, Ms. Hobart spent 14 years with PepsiCo, Inc., most
recently serving as Chief Marketing Officer for its carbonated soft drink portfolio in the United States. During her career at
PepsiCo, Ms. Hobart held several other significant marketing roles and also spent several years in strategic planning and
finance. Prior to joining PepsiCo, Ms. Hobart worked in commercial banking for JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo Bank. In
addition, Ms. Hobart serves as a member of the Board of Directors of YUM! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM). Ms. Hobart formerly
served as a member of the Board of Directors of Sonic Corp. (Nasdaq: SONC) from 2014 - 2018.
Navdeep Gupta became our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective October 1, 2021 and served as our
Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer from November 2017 through September 2021. Prior to joining the Company,
Mr. Gupta most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Finance at Advance Auto Parts, Inc., where he held numerous
leadership roles from 2006 to 2017, including Chief Audit Executive, Vice President of Finance and Treasurer, and Director of
Finance. Previously, Mr. Gupta held management roles at Sprint Nextel Corporation (now part of T-Mobile US, Inc.).
Donald J. Germano became our Executive Vice President - Stores in June 2019. Mr. Germano served as our Senior Vice
President - Operations from May 2017 to June 2019. Mr. Germano rejoined our organization in May 2017 after previously
leading our stores as Senior Vice President - Operations from 2010 - 2013. Prior to rejoining the Company, Mr. Germano
served as President of the Follett Higher Education Group from 2013 to 2016. Prior to his time at DICK’S Sporting Goods, he
held a number of leadership positions at Sears Holdings, Kmart Corporation, Kozmo.com, Nabisco, and UPS.
Vlad Rak became our Chief Technology Officer in April 2020. Prior to joining DICK'S Sporting Goods, Mr. Rak served as
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer at Merck from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, Mr. Rak served as Vice
President, Enterprise Architecture, Innovation, Platforms & Portfolio at Nike from 2016 to 2019. Previously, Mr. Rak also held
senior technology leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company and Wyndham Worldwide.
Lee J. Belitsky has been an Executive Vice President since 2016 and currently oversees our supply chain, real estate and
construction departments, as well as GameChanger. From September 2016 through September 2021, he served as our Executive
Vice President - Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Belitsky joined DICK’S Sporting Goods in 1997 as Vice President - Controller
and has held a number of roles at DICK’S Sporting Goods. From September 2014 to September 2016, Mr. Belitsky served as
Executive Vice President - Product Development and Planning, Allocations and Replenishment; from July 2013 to September
2014, Mr. Belitsky served as Senior Vice President - Product Development; from September 2011 to July 2013, he served as
Senior Vice President - Chief Risk and Compliance Officer; from January 2010 to September 2011, he served as Senior Vice
President - Strategic Planning and Analysis and Treasury Services; from February 2009 to January 2010, he served as Senior
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Vice President - Store Operations and Distribution / Transportation; from April 2006 to February 2009, he served as Senior
Vice President - Distribution and Transportation; from December 2005 to April 2006, he served as Vice President - Treasurer;
and from December 1997 to December 2005, he served as Vice President - Controller. Prior to joining DICK’S Sporting Goods,
Mr. Belitsky was the Chief Financial Officer of Domain, Inc., a Boston-based home furnishings retailer. He also served as Vice
President - Controller and Treasurer with Morse Shoe, Inc. and as an Audit Manager with KPMG LLP. Mr. Belitsky has
announced his retirement, effective May 1, 2022.
John E. Hayes III became our Senior Vice President - General Counsel and Secretary in January 2015. Prior to joining DICK’S
Sporting Goods, Mr. Hayes served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Coldwater Creek Inc. from February 2009
to September 2014. During his tenure with Coldwater Creek, Mr. Hayes also served as the Company’s interim Chief Financial
Officer from November 2009 to April 2010 and as Senior Vice President, Human Resources from April 2010 to May 2013.
Prior to joining Coldwater Creek, Mr. Hayes was engaged for seventeen years in private law practice, most recently as a partner
with Hogan & Hartson, LLP, from March 2003 to February 2009. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Hayes practiced as a certified
public accountant with KPMG LLP.
Julie Lodge-Jarrett became our Chief People and Purpose Officer in April 2020. Prior to joining DICK’S Sporting Goods, Ms.
Lodge-Jarrett spent more than 21 years at Ford Motor Company, most recently serving as Chief Talent Officer. Ms. Lodge-
Jarrett held various human resources and organizational development roles during her tenure with Ford, including Chief
Learning Officer; Human Resources Director, Global Purchasing; Human Resources Vice President, Greater China; and Human
Resources Business Partner & Talent Director, Asia Pacific & Africa.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Risks Related to Our Industry and Macroeconomic Conditions
Our business is dependent on macroeconomic conditions and consumer discretionary spending in the U.S., and reductions
in such spending might adversely affect the Company’s business, operations, liquidity, financial results and stock price.
Our business depends on consumer discretionary spending, and our results are highly dependent on U.S. consumer confidence
and the health of the U.S. economy. Consumer spending may be affected by many factors outside of the Company’s control,
including general economic conditions; consumer disposable income; consumer confidence and perception of economic
conditions; the threat or outbreak of war, terrorism or public unrest (including, without limitation, the conflict in Ukraine)
which may cause supply chain disruptions, increase fuel costs and the cost of materials, and create general economic instability;
wage and unemployment levels; consumer debt and inflationary pressures; the costs of basic necessities and other goods;
effects of weather and natural disasters caused by climate change or otherwise; and epidemics, contagious disease outbreaks,
and other public health concerns including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. See COVID-19 Update within Part II, Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for a discussion of the impact and
future potential impact of COVID-19 on our business operations.
Decreases in consumer discretionary spending may result in a decrease in comparable sales, and average value per transaction,
which might cause us to increase promotional activities, which will have a negative impact on our gross margins, all of which
could negatively affect the Company’s business, operations, liquidity, financial results and/or stock price, particularly if
consumer spending levels are depressed for a prolonged period of time.
Intense competition in the sporting goods industry and in retail could limit our growth and reduce our profitability.
The market for sporting goods retailers is highly fragmented, intensely competitive, and continually evolving. We compete with
retailers from multiple categories and in multiple channels, including large formats; traditional and specialty formats; mass
merchants; department stores; internet-based and direct-sell retailers; and increasingly from vendors that sell directly to
customers. Our competitors include companies that may have greater market presence (both brick and mortar and online), name
recognition and financial, marketing and other resources than we do. Further, the ability of consumers to compare prices in real-
time puts additional pressure on us to maintain competitive pricing. We rely on a mix of print, television and radio
advertisements, as well as search engine marketing, web advertisements, social media platforms and other digital marketing to
attract and retain athletes. If we are unsuccessful in marketing and advertising strategies, especially for online and social media
platforms, or less successful than our competitors, we could lose athletes and sales could decline, which could have an adverse
impact on our revenues, business and results of operations. Furthermore, we cannot be sure that we will be able to continue to
effectively compete in our markets due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic or that any of our competitors are
not in a better position to either respond to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic or capitalize on potential
displaced market share, including vendors with whom we compete accelerating their existing efforts to sell directly to
consumers. An inability to successfully respond to competitive pressures could have a materially adverse effect on our results
of operations or reputation. Our responses to competitive pressures could also have a material effect on our results or
reputation, including as it relates to pricing, quality, assortment, advertising, service, locations, and online and in-store shopping
experiences.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and is expected to continue to have an impact on our business and results of
operations.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected U.S. consumer shopping patterns and caused the overall health of the U.S.
economy to deteriorate. Many measures that have been, and in the future may be, periodically implemented to reduce the spread
of COVID-19 have adversely affected workforces, customers, consumer sentiment, economies and financial markets.
We are unable to predict the long-term impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our business due to a number of
uncertainties, including the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-term health and economic impact of the COVID-19
pandemic, the success or impact of vaccines and other mitigation or recovery efforts, changes in consumer demand and
shopping patterns, and the impact of governmental regulations issued in response to the pandemic. In addition to an increase in
eCommerce penetration, the COVID-19 pandemic has driven an increase in demand in certain categories due to the renewed
interest and perceived importance of health and fitness, participation in socially-distant and outdoor activities, and a shift
toward athletic apparel and active lifestyle products. It is uncertain whether or the extent to which these trends will continue, or
whether new trends will emerge as the COVID-19 pandemic continues or after the current impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
subside.
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, governmental interventions or new outbreaks could, among other things, require that
we close some or all of our stores or our distribution and fulfillment centers or otherwise make it difficult or impossible to
operate our eCommerce business. Numerous state and local jurisdictions have imposed, and in the future may impose or re-
impose, shelter-in-place orders, quarantines, executive orders and similar government orders and restrictions for their residents
to control the spread of COVID-19. Such orders and restrictions have resulted, and in the future may result, in temporary store
closures or meaningful decreases in store occupancy levels; work stoppages, slowdowns and delays; inability to consistently
procure and maintain sufficient levels of certain in-demand items; disruptions to our supply chain; school closures and remote
learning requirements; travel restrictions; and cancellation of events, among other effects, which would likely negatively impact
our business. We may also be adversely impacted by the disruption or cancellation of various professional leagues and sporting
events, local sports leagues, and other organized youth and adult sports programs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Another period of store closures, changes in consumer behavior, and health concerns causing a reduction in consumer demand
for our products and traffic at our stores would likely have a significant adverse effect on our financial condition and results of
operations.
The Company continues to consider and assess the potential impact that the COVID-19 pandemic could have on the Company’s
operations, including the assumptions and estimates used to prepare its financial statements such as the Company’s inventory
valuations, fair value measurements and potential asset impairment charges. These assumptions and estimates may change in
the future as new events occur and additional information is obtained.
To the extent the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affects our business and financial results, it may also have the effect of
heightening many of the other risks described herein, including risks relating to changes in consumer demand or shopping
patterns, our level of indebtedness, our need to generate sufficient cash flows to service our indebtedness, our ability to comply
with the covenants contained in the agreements that govern our indebtedness, availability of adequate capital, our ability to
execute our strategic plans, our real estate portfolio, disruptions to our supply chain and third-party delivery service providers,
our ability to access adequate quantities of materials and in-demand products, tariffs, and regulatory restrictions. In addition to
potential damage to our reputation and brand, failure to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
such as those outlined above may result in our being subject to claims, lawsuits, fines and adverse publicity that could have a
material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Fluctuations in product costs and availability due to inflationary pressures, fuel price uncertainty, supply chain constraints,
increases in commodity prices, labor shortages and other factors could negatively impact our business and results of
operations.
Our product costs are affected, in part, by the costs of component materials. A substantial increase in the prices of raw materials
or decrease in the availability of raw materials could dramatically increase the costs associated with manufacturing the products
that we manufacture and that we purchase from our vendors, which could cause the price of our merchandise to increase and
could have a negative impact on our sales and profitability. In addition, increases in commodity prices could also adversely
affect our results of operations. If we increase the price of our products in order to maintain gross margins for our products,
such increase may adversely affect demand for, and sales of, our products, which could have a material adverse effect on our
financial condition and results of operations.
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Vice President - Store Operations and Distribution / Transportation; from April 2006 to February 2009, he served as Senior
Vice President - Distribution and Transportation; from December 2005 to April 2006, he served as Vice President - Treasurer;
and from December 1997 to December 2005, he served as Vice President - Controller. Prior to joining DICK’S Sporting Goods,
Mr. Belitsky was the Chief Financial Officer of Domain, Inc., a Boston-based home furnishings retailer. He also served as Vice
President - Controller and Treasurer with Morse Shoe, Inc. and as an Audit Manager with KPMG LLP. Mr. Belitsky has
announced his retirement, effective May 1, 2022.
John E. Hayes III became our Senior Vice President - General Counsel and Secretary in January 2015. Prior to joining DICK’S
Sporting Goods, Mr. Hayes served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Coldwater Creek Inc. from February 2009
to September 2014. During his tenure with Coldwater Creek, Mr. Hayes also served as the Company’s interim Chief Financial
Officer from November 2009 to April 2010 and as Senior Vice President, Human Resources from April 2010 to May 2013.
Prior to joining Coldwater Creek, Mr. Hayes was engaged for seventeen years in private law practice, most recently as a partner
with Hogan & Hartson, LLP, from March 2003 to February 2009. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Hayes practiced as a certified
public accountant with KPMG LLP.
Julie Lodge-Jarrett became our Chief People and Purpose Officer in April 2020. Prior to joining DICK’S Sporting Goods, Ms.
Lodge-Jarrett spent more than 21 years at Ford Motor Company, most recently serving as Chief Talent Officer. Ms. Lodge-
Jarrett held various human resources and organizational development roles during her tenure with Ford, including Chief
Learning Officer; Human Resources Director, Global Purchasing; Human Resources Vice President, Greater China; and Human
Resources Business Partner & Talent Director, Asia Pacific & Africa.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Risks Related to Our Industry and Macroeconomic Conditions
Our business is dependent on macroeconomic conditions and consumer discretionary spending in the U.S., and reductions
in such spending might adversely affect the Company’s business, operations, liquidity, financial results and stock price.
Our business depends on consumer discretionary spending, and our results are highly dependent on U.S. consumer confidence
and the health of the U.S. economy. Consumer spending may be affected by many factors outside of the Company’s control,
including general economic conditions; consumer disposable income; consumer confidence and perception of economic
conditions; the threat or outbreak of war, terrorism or public unrest (including, without limitation, the conflict in Ukraine)
which may cause supply chain disruptions, increase fuel costs and the cost of materials, and create general economic instability;
wage and unemployment levels; consumer debt and inflationary pressures; the costs of basic necessities and other goods;
effects of weather and natural disasters caused by climate change or otherwise; and epidemics, contagious disease outbreaks,
and other public health concerns including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. See COVID-19 Update within Part II, Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for a discussion of the impact and
future potential impact of COVID-19 on our business operations.
Decreases in consumer discretionary spending may result in a decrease in comparable sales, and average value per transaction,
which might cause us to increase promotional activities, which will have a negative impact on our gross margins, all of which
could negatively affect the Company’s business, operations, liquidity, financial results and/or stock price, particularly if
consumer spending levels are depressed for a prolonged period of time.
Intense competition in the sporting goods industry and in retail could limit our growth and reduce our profitability.
The market for sporting goods retailers is highly fragmented, intensely competitive, and continually evolving. We compete with
retailers from multiple categories and in multiple channels, including large formats; traditional and specialty formats; mass
merchants; department stores; internet-based and direct-sell retailers; and increasingly from vendors that sell directly to
customers. Our competitors include companies that may have greater market presence (both brick and mortar and online), name
recognition and financial, marketing and other resources than we do. Further, the ability of consumers to compare prices in real-
time puts additional pressure on us to maintain competitive pricing. We rely on a mix of print, television and radio
advertisements, as well as search engine marketing, web advertisements, social media platforms and other digital marketing to
attract and retain athletes. If we are unsuccessful in marketing and advertising strategies, especially for online and social media
platforms, or less successful than our competitors, we could lose athletes and sales could decline, which could have an adverse
impact on our revenues, business and results of operations. Furthermore, we cannot be sure that we will be able to continue to
effectively compete in our markets due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic or that any of our competitors are
not in a better position to either respond to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic or capitalize on potential
displaced market share, including vendors with whom we compete accelerating their existing efforts to sell directly to
consumers. An inability to successfully respond to competitive pressures could have a materially adverse effect on our results
of operations or reputation. Our responses to competitive pressures could also have a material effect on our results or
reputation, including as it relates to pricing, quality, assortment, advertising, service, locations, and online and in-store shopping
experiences.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and is expected to continue to have an impact on our business and results of
operations.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected U.S. consumer shopping patterns and caused the overall health of the U.S.
economy to deteriorate. Many measures that have been, and in the future may be, periodically implemented to reduce the spread
of COVID-19 have adversely affected workforces, customers, consumer sentiment, economies and financial markets.
We are unable to predict the long-term impact that the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our business due to a number of
uncertainties, including the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-term health and economic impact of the COVID-19
pandemic, the success or impact of vaccines and other mitigation or recovery efforts, changes in consumer demand and
shopping patterns, and the impact of governmental regulations issued in response to the pandemic. In addition to an increase in
eCommerce penetration, the COVID-19 pandemic has driven an increase in demand in certain categories due to the renewed
interest and perceived importance of health and fitness, participation in socially-distant and outdoor activities, and a shift
toward athletic apparel and active lifestyle products. It is uncertain whether or the extent to which these trends will continue, or
whether new trends will emerge as the COVID-19 pandemic continues or after the current impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
subside.
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, governmental interventions or new outbreaks could, among other things, require that
we close some or all of our stores or our distribution and fulfillment centers or otherwise make it difficult or impossible to
operate our eCommerce business. Numerous state and local jurisdictions have imposed, and in the future may impose or re-
impose, shelter-in-place orders, quarantines, executive orders and similar government orders and restrictions for their residents
to control the spread of COVID-19. Such orders and restrictions have resulted, and in the future may result, in temporary store
closures or meaningful decreases in store occupancy levels; work stoppages, slowdowns and delays; inability to consistently
procure and maintain sufficient levels of certain in-demand items; disruptions to our supply chain; school closures and remote
learning requirements; travel restrictions; and cancellation of events, among other effects, which would likely negatively impact
our business. We may also be adversely impacted by the disruption or cancellation of various professional leagues and sporting
events, local sports leagues, and other organized youth and adult sports programs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Another period of store closures, changes in consumer behavior, and health concerns causing a reduction in consumer demand
for our products and traffic at our stores would likely have a significant adverse effect on our financial condition and results of
operations.
The Company continues to consider and assess the potential impact that the COVID-19 pandemic could have on the Company’s
operations, including the assumptions and estimates used to prepare its financial statements such as the Company’s inventory
valuations, fair value measurements and potential asset impairment charges. These assumptions and estimates may change in
the future as new events occur and additional information is obtained.
To the extent the COVID-19 pandemic adversely affects our business and financial results, it may also have the effect of
heightening many of the other risks described herein, including risks relating to changes in consumer demand or shopping
patterns, our level of indebtedness, our need to generate sufficient cash flows to service our indebtedness, our ability to comply
with the covenants contained in the agreements that govern our indebtedness, availability of adequate capital, our ability to
execute our strategic plans, our real estate portfolio, disruptions to our supply chain and third-party delivery service providers,
our ability to access adequate quantities of materials and in-demand products, tariffs, and regulatory restrictions. In addition to
potential damage to our reputation and brand, failure to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
such as those outlined above may result in our being subject to claims, lawsuits, fines and adverse publicity that could have a
material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Fluctuations in product costs and availability due to inflationary pressures, fuel price uncertainty, supply chain constraints,
increases in commodity prices, labor shortages and other factors could negatively impact our business and results of
operations.
Our product costs are affected, in part, by the costs of component materials. A substantial increase in the prices of raw materials
or decrease in the availability of raw materials could dramatically increase the costs associated with manufacturing the products
that we manufacture and that we purchase from our vendors, which could cause the price of our merchandise to increase and
could have a negative impact on our sales and profitability. In addition, increases in commodity prices could also adversely
affect our results of operations. If we increase the price of our products in order to maintain gross margins for our products,
such increase may adversely affect demand for, and sales of, our products, which could have a material adverse effect on our
financial condition and results of operations.
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We rely upon various means of third-party transportation to deliver products from vendors and our manufacturing facilities to
our distribution centers, from our distribution centers to our stores, and directly to our athletes using our omni-channel platform.
Consequently, our results may be affected by those factors affecting transportation, including the price of fuel and the
availability of aircraft, ships, trucks, and drivers. The price of fuel and demand for transportation services has fluctuated
significantly in recent years, and has resulted in increased costs for us and our vendors. In addition, changes in regulations may
result in higher fuel costs through taxation, transportation restrictions or other means. Fluctuations in transportation costs and
availability could adversely affect our results of operations.
Labor shortages in the transportation industry could negatively affect transportation costs and our ability to supply our stores in
a timely manner. In particular, our business is highly dependent on the shipping and trucking industry to deliver products to our
distribution centers and our stores. Our results of operations may be adversely affected if we, or our vendors, are unable to
secure adequate transportation resources at competitive prices to fulfill our delivery schedules to our distribution centers or our
stores. Further, difficulties in moving products manufactured overseas and through the ports of North America, whether due to
port congestion, government shutdowns, labor disputes, product regulations and/or inspections or other factors, including
natural disasters or health pandemics, could negatively affect our business.
A significant amount of our products are manufactured abroad, which subjects us to various international risks and costs,
including foreign trade issues, currency exchange rate fluctuations, shipment delays and supply chain disruption and
political instability, which could cause our sales and profitability to suffer.
A significant portion of the products that we purchase as well as most of our vertical brand merchandise, is manufactured
abroad. Foreign imports subject us to risk relating to changes in import duties quotas, the introduction of U.S. taxes on imported
goods or the extension of U.S. income taxes on our foreign suppliers’ sales of imported goods through the adoption of
destination-based income tax jurisdiction, loss of “most favored nation” status with the U.S., freight cost increases and
economic and political uncertainties. We may also experience shipment delays caused by shipping port constraints, labor
strikes, work stoppages, acts of war, including the current conflict in Ukraine, and terrorism, or other supply chain disruptions,
including those caused by extreme weather, natural disasters, and pandemics and other public health concerns. Specifically, the
ramifications of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have caused delays in the manufacturing or shipping of products and raw
materials. To the extent the COVID-19 pandemic results in continuation or worsening of manufacturing and shipping delays
and constraints, our vendors and suppliers will continue to have difficulty obtaining the materials necessary for the production,
packaging and delivery of the products we sell, and we will continue to have inventory delays or product shortages in our stores
and online.
If any of these or other factors, including trade tensions between the U.S. and foreign nations, including China and Russia, were
to cause a disruption of trade from the countries in which our vendors’ supplies or our vertical brand products’ manufacturers
are located, our inventory levels may be reduced and/or the cost of our products may increase. We may need to seek alternative
suppliers or vendors, raise prices, or make changes to our operations, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our
sales and profitability, results of operations and financial condition. Additionally, we could be impacted by negative publicity
or, in some cases, face potential liability to the extent that any foreign manufacturers from whom we directly or indirectly
purchase products utilize labor, environmental, workplace safety and other practices that vary from those commonly accepted in
the U.S. Also, the prices charged by foreign manufacturers may be affected by the fluctuation of their local currency against the
U.S. dollar and the price of raw materials, which could cause the cost of our products to increase and negatively impact our
sales or profitability.
Risks Related to Our Operations and Reputation
If we are unable to predict or effectively react to changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns, we may lose athletes
and our sales may decline.
Our success depends in part on our ability to anticipate and respond in a timely manner to changing consumer demand,
preferences, and shopping patterns, which cannot be predicted with certainty and are subject to continual change and evolution.
We have adopted a fully omni-channel business model, as we strive to deliver a seamless shopping experience to our athletes
through both online and in-store shopping experiences. For example, we must meet athletes’ expectations with respect to,
among other things, creating appealing and consistent online experiences while also offering localized assortments of
merchandise in our stores and online to appeal to local geographic and demographic tastes; offering differentiated and premium
products and regionally relevant products; delivering elevated customer service; and providing desirable in-store experiences,
fast and reliable delivery, and convenient return options. Our athletes have expectations about how they shop in stores or
through eCommerce or more generally engage with businesses across different channels or media (through online and other
digital or mobile channels or particular forms of social media), which may vary across demographics and may evolve rapidly. If
we are unable to provide an omni-channel shopping experience across all channels that aligns with our athletes’ expectations
and preferences, it could have an adverse impact on our revenues, business and results of operations.
We often make advance commitments to purchase products, which may make it more difficult for us to adapt to rapidly-
evolving changes in consumer preferences. Furthermore, supply chain challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other
factors have made it more difficult to obtain certain in-demand products. Our sales could decline significantly if we misjudge
the market for our new merchandise, which may result in significant merchandise markdowns and lower margins, missed
opportunities for other products, or inventory write-downs, and could have a negative impact on our reputation, profitability and
demand. Failure to meet stockholder expectations, particularly with respect to earnings, sales, and operating margins, could also
result in volatility in the market value of our stock.
Omni-channel growth in our business is complex and there are risks associated with operating our own eCommerce
platform, including those relating to confidential athlete data.
Our internal eCommerce platform allows us to improve the functionality and performance of our website and mobile
applications and have more control over the athletes’ online shopping experience with less reliance on third parties. Maintaining
and continuing to improve our eCommerce platform involves substantial investment of capital and resources, integrating
multiple information and management systems, increasing supply chain and distribution capabilities, attracting, developing and
retaining qualified personnel with relevant subject matter expertise, and effectively managing and improving the athlete
experience. This involves substantial risk, including risk of cost overruns, website downtime and other technology disruptions,
supply and distribution delays, and other issues that can affect the successful operation of our eCommerce platform.
Technological disruptions can result from delays, or downtime caused by high volumes of users or transactions, deficiencies in
design or implementation, platform enhancements, power outages, computer and telecommunications failures, computer
viruses, worms, ransomware or other malicious computer programs, denial-of-service attacks, security breaches through cyber-
attacks from cyber-attackers or sophisticated organizations, catastrophic events such as fires, tornadoes, earthquakes and
hurricanes, and usage errors by our teammates. If we are not able to successfully operate and continually improve our
eCommerce platform to provide a user-friendly, secure eCommerce experience offering merchandise and delivery options
expected by our athletes, we could be placed at a competitive disadvantage and our reputation, operations, financial results, and
future growth could be materially adversely affected.
Our vertical brand offerings and new specialty concept stores expose us to potential increased costs and certain additional
risks.
We develop and offer our athletes vertical brand products that are not available from other retailers, and expect to continue
growing our exclusive vertical brand offerings. We also may develop and introduce new store concepts and formats.
Considerable resources are needed to develop new brands and store concepts and formats, and there is no assurance that these
initiatives will be successful. Unexpected or increased costs or delays in development of the brand, excessive demands on
management resources, legal or regulatory constraints, changes in consumer demands and shopping patterns regarding sporting
goods, or a determination that consumer demand no longer supports the brand or retail concept could cause us to curtail or
abandon any of our new brands or new store concepts or formats at any time which could result in asset impairments and
inventory write-downs.
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We rely upon various means of third-party transportation to deliver products from vendors and our manufacturing facilities to
our distribution centers, from our distribution centers to our stores, and directly to our athletes using our omni-channel platform.
Consequently, our results may be affected by those factors affecting transportation, including the price of fuel and the
availability of aircraft, ships, trucks, and drivers. The price of fuel and demand for transportation services has fluctuated
significantly in recent years, and has resulted in increased costs for us and our vendors. In addition, changes in regulations may
result in higher fuel costs through taxation, transportation restrictions or other means. Fluctuations in transportation costs and
availability could adversely affect our results of operations.
Labor shortages in the transportation industry could negatively affect transportation costs and our ability to supply our stores in
a timely manner. In particular, our business is highly dependent on the shipping and trucking industry to deliver products to our
distribution centers and our stores. Our results of operations may be adversely affected if we, or our vendors, are unable to
secure adequate transportation resources at competitive prices to fulfill our delivery schedules to our distribution centers or our
stores. Further, difficulties in moving products manufactured overseas and through the ports of North America, whether due to
port congestion, government shutdowns, labor disputes, product regulations and/or inspections or other factors, including
natural disasters or health pandemics, could negatively affect our business.
A significant amount of our products are manufactured abroad, which subjects us to various international risks and costs,
including foreign trade issues, currency exchange rate fluctuations, shipment delays and supply chain disruption and
political instability, which could cause our sales and profitability to suffer.
A significant portion of the products that we purchase as well as most of our vertical brand merchandise, is manufactured
abroad. Foreign imports subject us to risk relating to changes in import duties quotas, the introduction of U.S. taxes on imported
goods or the extension of U.S. income taxes on our foreign suppliers’ sales of imported goods through the adoption of
destination-based income tax jurisdiction, loss of “most favored nation” status with the U.S., freight cost increases and
economic and political uncertainties. We may also experience shipment delays caused by shipping port constraints, labor
strikes, work stoppages, acts of war, including the current conflict in Ukraine, and terrorism, or other supply chain disruptions,
including those caused by extreme weather, natural disasters, and pandemics and other public health concerns. Specifically, the
ramifications of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have caused delays in the manufacturing or shipping of products and raw
materials. To the extent the COVID-19 pandemic results in continuation or worsening of manufacturing and shipping delays
and constraints, our vendors and suppliers will continue to have difficulty obtaining the materials necessary for the production,
packaging and delivery of the products we sell, and we will continue to have inventory delays or product shortages in our stores
and online.
If any of these or other factors, including trade tensions between the U.S. and foreign nations, including China and Russia, were
to cause a disruption of trade from the countries in which our vendors’ supplies or our vertical brand products’ manufacturers
are located, our inventory levels may be reduced and/or the cost of our products may increase. We may need to seek alternative
suppliers or vendors, raise prices, or make changes to our operations, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our
sales and profitability, results of operations and financial condition. Additionally, we could be impacted by negative publicity
or, in some cases, face potential liability to the extent that any foreign manufacturers from whom we directly or indirectly
purchase products utilize labor, environmental, workplace safety and other practices that vary from those commonly accepted in
the U.S. Also, the prices charged by foreign manufacturers may be affected by the fluctuation of their local currency against the
U.S. dollar and the price of raw materials, which could cause the cost of our products to increase and negatively impact our
sales or profitability.
Risks Related to Our Operations and Reputation
If we are unable to predict or effectively react to changes in consumer demand or shopping patterns, we may lose athletes
and our sales may decline.
Our success depends in part on our ability to anticipate and respond in a timely manner to changing consumer demand,
preferences, and shopping patterns, which cannot be predicted with certainty and are subject to continual change and evolution.
We have adopted a fully omni-channel business model, as we strive to deliver a seamless shopping experience to our athletes
through both online and in-store shopping experiences. For example, we must meet athletes’ expectations with respect to,
among other things, creating appealing and consistent online experiences while also offering localized assortments of
merchandise in our stores and online to appeal to local geographic and demographic tastes; offering differentiated and premium
products and regionally relevant products; delivering elevated customer service; and providing desirable in-store experiences,
fast and reliable delivery, and convenient return options. Our athletes have expectations about how they shop in stores or
through eCommerce or more generally engage with businesses across different channels or media (through online and other
digital or mobile channels or particular forms of social media), which may vary across demographics and may evolve rapidly. If
we are unable to provide an omni-channel shopping experience across all channels that aligns with our athletes’ expectations
and preferences, it could have an adverse impact on our revenues, business and results of operations.
We often make advance commitments to purchase products, which may make it more difficult for us to adapt to rapidly-
evolving changes in consumer preferences. Furthermore, supply chain challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other
factors have made it more difficult to obtain certain in-demand products. Our sales could decline significantly if we misjudge
the market for our new merchandise, which may result in significant merchandise markdowns and lower margins, missed
opportunities for other products, or inventory write-downs, and could have a negative impact on our reputation, profitability and
demand. Failure to meet stockholder expectations, particularly with respect to earnings, sales, and operating margins, could also
result in volatility in the market value of our stock.
Omni-channel growth in our business is complex and there are risks associated with operating our own eCommerce
platform, including those relating to confidential athlete data.
Our internal eCommerce platform allows us to improve the functionality and performance of our website and mobile
applications and have more control over the athletes’ online shopping experience with less reliance on third parties. Maintaining
and continuing to improve our eCommerce platform involves substantial investment of capital and resources, integrating
multiple information and management systems, increasing supply chain and distribution capabilities, attracting, developing and
retaining qualified personnel with relevant subject matter expertise, and effectively managing and improving the athlete
experience. This involves substantial risk, including risk of cost overruns, website downtime and other technology disruptions,
supply and distribution delays, and other issues that can affect the successful operation of our eCommerce platform.
Technological disruptions can result from delays, or downtime caused by high volumes of users or transactions, deficiencies in
design or implementation, platform enhancements, power outages, computer and telecommunications failures, computer
viruses, worms, ransomware or other malicious computer programs, denial-of-service attacks, security breaches through cyber-
attacks from cyber-attackers or sophisticated organizations, catastrophic events such as fires, tornadoes, earthquakes and
hurricanes, and usage errors by our teammates. If we are not able to successfully operate and continually improve our
eCommerce platform to provide a user-friendly, secure eCommerce experience offering merchandise and delivery options
expected by our athletes, we could be placed at a competitive disadvantage and our reputation, operations, financial results, and
future growth could be materially adversely affected.
Our vertical brand offerings and new specialty concept stores expose us to potential increased costs and certain additional
risks.
We develop and offer our athletes vertical brand products that are not available from other retailers, and expect to continue
growing our exclusive vertical brand offerings. We also may develop and introduce new store concepts and formats.
Considerable resources are needed to develop new brands and store concepts and formats, and there is no assurance that these
initiatives will be successful. Unexpected or increased costs or delays in development of the brand, excessive demands on
management resources, legal or regulatory constraints, changes in consumer demands and shopping patterns regarding sporting
goods, or a determination that consumer demand no longer supports the brand or retail concept could cause us to curtail or
abandon any of our new brands or new store concepts or formats at any time which could result in asset impairments and
inventory write-downs.
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Additional risks relating to our vertical brand offerings include increased potential product liability and product recalls for
which we do not have third-party indemnification and contractual rights or remedies; increased potential reputational risks
related to the responsible sourcing of our vertical brand products; increased costs for labor or raw materials used to manufacture
products; our ability to successfully protect our proprietary rights (e.g., defending against counterfeit or otherwise unauthorized
goods); our ability to successfully navigate and avoid claims related to the proprietary rights of third parties; and our ability to
successfully administer and comply with obligations under license agreements that we have with third-party licensors of certain
brands.
Harm to our reputation could adversely impact our ability to attract and retain athletes and teammates.
Negative publicity or perceptions involving us or our brands, products, vendors, spokespersons, or marketing and other
partners, or failure to detect, prevent, mitigate or address issues giving rise to reputational risk could adversely impact our
reputation, business, results of operations, and financial condition, and may adversely impact our ability to attract and retain
athletes and teammates. Issues that might pose a reputational risk include: an inability to provide an omni-channel experience
that meets the expectations of consumers; failure of our cyber-security measures to protect against data breaches; product
liability, product recalls, and product boycotts; our handling of issues relating to environmental, social, and governance
(“ESG”) matters, including inclusion and diversity, and the transparency of our progress toward ESG goals and initiatives; our
response to the COVID-19 pandemic; our social media activity; failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations; our
policies related to the sale of firearms and accessories; public stances on controversial social or political issues; product
sponsorship relationships, including those with celebrity spokespersons, influencers or group affiliations; and any of the other
risks enumerated in these risk factors. In addition, our sales could be negatively impacted by negative publicity or perception
involving professional sports leagues or individual teams, including in relation to decisions made by them in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the prevalence of social media and a constant, on-demand news cycle may accelerate and
in the short-term increase the potential scope of any negative publicity we or others might receive and could increase the
negative impact of these issues on our reputation, business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Our strategic plans and initiatives may initially result in a negative impact on our financial results and such plans and
initiatives may not achieve the desired results within the anticipated time frame or at all.
Our ability to successfully implement and execute our strategic plans and initiatives depends on many factors, some of which
are out of our control. For example, a strategic determination to increase promotional activities in response to challenging
conditions in the retail market may not achieve the desired results and would negatively impact our gross profit margin. Our
focus on long-term strategic investments, including investments in our digital capabilities, our eCommerce platform,
improvements to the athlete experience in our stores and online, our supply chain, enhancements to our ScoreCard loyalty
program, the continued development of our vertical brands and specialty concepts, and improving teammate productivity, may
require significant capital investment and management attention at the expense of other business initiatives and may take longer
than anticipated to achieve the desired return. Additionally, any new initiative is subject to certain risks, including athlete
acceptance, competition, product differentiation, and the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel to support the initiative.
An inability to execute our real estate strategy could affect our financial results.
Our financial performance depends on our ability to optimize our store lease portfolio, including opening new stores and
relocating existing stores in desirable locations, renewing leases for existing stores, restructuring leases for existing stores to
obtain more favorable renewal terms, refreshing and remodeling existing stores, and, if necessary, closing underperforming
stores.
There is no assurance that we will be able to locate desirable real estate for new stores or relocations of existing stores, or that
an existing store will continue to be profitable in its current location. Additionally, our ability to negotiate favorable lease terms
on a new store location or a relocation of an existing store, or in connection with an expiring lease, remodel, consolidation, or
closing depends on conditions in the real estate market, competition for desirable properties, our relationships with current and
prospective landlords, and other factors that are not within our control. We may incur lease costs that are excessive and cause
operating margins to be below acceptable levels if we are unable to negotiate appropriate terms.
If an existing store is not profitable, we might be required to record an impairment charge and we may not be able to terminate
the lease associated with the underperforming store. Since our leases generally do not allow for termination prior to the end of
the lease term without economic consequences, if we decide to close a store, we are generally required to continue to pay rent
for the balance of the lease term and might also incur termination charges. We may remain liable for certain lease obligations
where we are able to assign a location if the assignee or sublessee does not perform.
Furthermore, the success of our stores depends on a number of factors including the sustained success of the shopping center
where the store is located, consumer demographics, and consumer shopping habits and patterns. Changes in consumer shopping
habits and patterns, reduced customer traffic in the shopping centers where our stores are located, financial difficulties of our
landlords, anchor tenants or a significant number of other retailers, and shopping center vacancies or closures, all of which have
been amplified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic could impact the profitability of our stores and increase the likelihood
that our landlords fail to fulfill their obligations and conditions under our lease agreements. We may need to respond to declines
in customer traffic or conversion rates by increasing markdowns or promotions to attract athletes, which could adversely impact
our financial results.
Our business relies on our distribution and fulfillment network and our customer support center. An inability to optimize
this network or a disruption to the network, including delays or failures by independent third-party transportation providers,
could cause us to lose merchandise, be unable to effectively deliver merchandise to our stores and athletes, and could
adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
The ability to optimize our distribution and fulfillment network, which includes our owned and leased distribution centers and
eCommerce fulfillment center, and our stores that serve as forward distribution points, and avoid disruptions, depends on a
variety of factors, some of which are beyond our control, including severe weather conditions, natural disasters, health
pandemics or other catastrophic events, problems with our information technology systems, labor disagreements or other
shipping problems, and general economic and real estate conditions.
We may not be able to maintain our existing distribution and fulfillment network if the cost of the facilities increase or the
location of a facility is no longer desirable. In those cases, we may not be able to locate suitable alternative sites or modify or
enter into new leases on acceptable terms. Furthermore, we may need to locate new sites for additional eCommerce fulfillment
centers to satisfy omni-channel demand. If we cannot locate suitable locations for these fulfillment centers on acceptable terms,
we will need to increase reliance on our store network, third-party logistic fulfillment centers, our distribution centers, and
vendors to help meet our fulfillment needs. An inability to optimize our distribution and fulfillment network, including the
expiration of a lease or an unexpected lease termination at one of our facilities (without timely replacement of the applicable
facility) or serious disruptions (including natural disasters or closures of distribution and fulfillment centers due to COVID-19)
at any of these facilities might impair our ability to adequately stock our stores, process returns of products to vendors and
fulfill eCommerce orders at the speed expected by athletes, increase costs associated with shipping and delivery, damage a
material portion of our inventory, and otherwise negatively affect our operations, sales, profitability, and reputation.
In addition, we rely on independent third-party transportation providers for substantially all of our merchandise shipments,
including shipments to our stores and directly to athletes through our eCommerce platform. As noted elsewhere in our risk
factors, our use of third-party delivery services for shipments subjects us to various risks, which could impact a shipper’s ability
to provide delivery services that adequately meet our shipping needs and satisfy athletes’ expectations. If we change shipping
companies, we could face logistical difficulties that could adversely impact deliveries and we would incur costs and expend
resources in connection with such change. Moreover, we may not be able to obtain terms as favorable as those received from
the independent third-party transportation providers we currently use, which could have a material adverse impact on our
business, operational results, financial position and cash flows.
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential athlete, teammate, vendor or Company information could result in
substantial costs and reputational damage, harm our business and standing with our athletes and could subject us to
litigation and enforcement actions.
The protection of our data as well as athlete and teammate data is critical. As with most retailers, we collect, receive, store,
manage, transmit and delete confidential athlete data, including payment card and personally identifiable information, in the
normal course of customer transactions, as well as other confidential and sensitive information, such as personal information
about our teammates and our vendors, and confidential Company information. We also work with third-party vendors and
service providers that provide technology, systems and services that we use in connection with the collection, storage and
transmission of this information. While we have taken significant steps to protect athlete and others’ confidential information,
the intentional or negligent actions of third parties, business associates or teammates may undermine our existing security
measures and allow unauthorized parties to obtain access to our data systems and misappropriate confidential data. Our
information systems, and those of our third-party service providers, are vulnerable to an increasing threat of continually
evolving data protection and cyber-security risks. There can be no assurance that advances in computer capabilities, new
discoveries in the field of cryptography or other developments will prevent a future compromise of our athlete transaction
processing capabilities and other personal data. Because the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access to, disable, degrade,
or sabotage systems change frequently and often are not recognized until they are launched against a target, we may be unable
to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventative measures. We have implemented and regularly review and
update our systems, processes, and procedures to protect against unauthorized access to or use of data and to prevent data loss.
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Additional risks relating to our vertical brand offerings include increased potential product liability and product recalls for
which we do not have third-party indemnification and contractual rights or remedies; increased potential reputational risks
related to the responsible sourcing of our vertical brand products; increased costs for labor or raw materials used to manufacture
products; our ability to successfully protect our proprietary rights (e.g., defending against counterfeit or otherwise unauthorized
goods); our ability to successfully navigate and avoid claims related to the proprietary rights of third parties; and our ability to
successfully administer and comply with obligations under license agreements that we have with third-party licensors of certain
brands.
Harm to our reputation could adversely impact our ability to attract and retain athletes and teammates.
Negative publicity or perceptions involving us or our brands, products, vendors, spokespersons, or marketing and other
partners, or failure to detect, prevent, mitigate or address issues giving rise to reputational risk could adversely impact our
reputation, business, results of operations, and financial condition, and may adversely impact our ability to attract and retain
athletes and teammates. Issues that might pose a reputational risk include: an inability to provide an omni-channel experience
that meets the expectations of consumers; failure of our cyber-security measures to protect against data breaches; product
liability, product recalls, and product boycotts; our handling of issues relating to environmental, social, and governance
(“ESG”) matters, including inclusion and diversity, and the transparency of our progress toward ESG goals and initiatives; our
response to the COVID-19 pandemic; our social media activity; failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations; our
policies related to the sale of firearms and accessories; public stances on controversial social or political issues; product
sponsorship relationships, including those with celebrity spokespersons, influencers or group affiliations; and any of the other
risks enumerated in these risk factors. In addition, our sales could be negatively impacted by negative publicity or perception
involving professional sports leagues or individual teams, including in relation to decisions made by them in response to the
COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the prevalence of social media and a constant, on-demand news cycle may accelerate and
in the short-term increase the potential scope of any negative publicity we or others might receive and could increase the
negative impact of these issues on our reputation, business, results of operations, and financial condition.
Our strategic plans and initiatives may initially result in a negative impact on our financial results and such plans and
initiatives may not achieve the desired results within the anticipated time frame or at all.
Our ability to successfully implement and execute our strategic plans and initiatives depends on many factors, some of which
are out of our control. For example, a strategic determination to increase promotional activities in response to challenging
conditions in the retail market may not achieve the desired results and would negatively impact our gross profit margin. Our
focus on long-term strategic investments, including investments in our digital capabilities, our eCommerce platform,
improvements to the athlete experience in our stores and online, our supply chain, enhancements to our ScoreCard loyalty
program, the continued development of our vertical brands and specialty concepts, and improving teammate productivity, may
require significant capital investment and management attention at the expense of other business initiatives and may take longer
than anticipated to achieve the desired return. Additionally, any new initiative is subject to certain risks, including athlete
acceptance, competition, product differentiation, and the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel to support the initiative.
An inability to execute our real estate strategy could affect our financial results.
Our financial performance depends on our ability to optimize our store lease portfolio, including opening new stores and
relocating existing stores in desirable locations, renewing leases for existing stores, restructuring leases for existing stores to
obtain more favorable renewal terms, refreshing and remodeling existing stores, and, if necessary, closing underperforming
stores.
There is no assurance that we will be able to locate desirable real estate for new stores or relocations of existing stores, or that
an existing store will continue to be profitable in its current location. Additionally, our ability to negotiate favorable lease terms
on a new store location or a relocation of an existing store, or in connection with an expiring lease, remodel, consolidation, or
closing depends on conditions in the real estate market, competition for desirable properties, our relationships with current and
prospective landlords, and other factors that are not within our control. We may incur lease costs that are excessive and cause
operating margins to be below acceptable levels if we are unable to negotiate appropriate terms.
If an existing store is not profitable, we might be required to record an impairment charge and we may not be able to terminate
the lease associated with the underperforming store. Since our leases generally do not allow for termination prior to the end of
the lease term without economic consequences, if we decide to close a store, we are generally required to continue to pay rent
for the balance of the lease term and might also incur termination charges. We may remain liable for certain lease obligations
where we are able to assign a location if the assignee or sublessee does not perform.
Furthermore, the success of our stores depends on a number of factors including the sustained success of the shopping center
where the store is located, consumer demographics, and consumer shopping habits and patterns. Changes in consumer shopping
habits and patterns, reduced customer traffic in the shopping centers where our stores are located, financial difficulties of our
landlords, anchor tenants or a significant number of other retailers, and shopping center vacancies or closures, all of which have
been amplified as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic could impact the profitability of our stores and increase the likelihood
that our landlords fail to fulfill their obligations and conditions under our lease agreements. We may need to respond to declines
in customer traffic or conversion rates by increasing markdowns or promotions to attract athletes, which could adversely impact
our financial results.
Our business relies on our distribution and fulfillment network and our customer support center. An inability to optimize
this network or a disruption to the network, including delays or failures by independent third-party transportation providers,
could cause us to lose merchandise, be unable to effectively deliver merchandise to our stores and athletes, and could
adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
The ability to optimize our distribution and fulfillment network, which includes our owned and leased distribution centers and
eCommerce fulfillment center, and our stores that serve as forward distribution points, and avoid disruptions, depends on a
variety of factors, some of which are beyond our control, including severe weather conditions, natural disasters, health
pandemics or other catastrophic events, problems with our information technology systems, labor disagreements or other
shipping problems, and general economic and real estate conditions.
We may not be able to maintain our existing distribution and fulfillment network if the cost of the facilities increase or the
location of a facility is no longer desirable. In those cases, we may not be able to locate suitable alternative sites or modify or
enter into new leases on acceptable terms. Furthermore, we may need to locate new sites for additional eCommerce fulfillment
centers to satisfy omni-channel demand. If we cannot locate suitable locations for these fulfillment centers on acceptable terms,
we will need to increase reliance on our store network, third-party logistic fulfillment centers, our distribution centers, and
vendors to help meet our fulfillment needs. An inability to optimize our distribution and fulfillment network, including the
expiration of a lease or an unexpected lease termination at one of our facilities (without timely replacement of the applicable
facility) or serious disruptions (including natural disasters or closures of distribution and fulfillment centers due to COVID-19)
at any of these facilities might impair our ability to adequately stock our stores, process returns of products to vendors and
fulfill eCommerce orders at the speed expected by athletes, increase costs associated with shipping and delivery, damage a
material portion of our inventory, and otherwise negatively affect our operations, sales, profitability, and reputation.
In addition, we rely on independent third-party transportation providers for substantially all of our merchandise shipments,
including shipments to our stores and directly to athletes through our eCommerce platform. As noted elsewhere in our risk
factors, our use of third-party delivery services for shipments subjects us to various risks, which could impact a shipper’s ability
to provide delivery services that adequately meet our shipping needs and satisfy athletes’ expectations. If we change shipping
companies, we could face logistical difficulties that could adversely impact deliveries and we would incur costs and expend
resources in connection with such change. Moreover, we may not be able to obtain terms as favorable as those received from
the independent third-party transportation providers we currently use, which could have a material adverse impact on our
business, operational results, financial position and cash flows.
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential athlete, teammate, vendor or Company information could result in
substantial costs and reputational damage, harm our business and standing with our athletes and could subject us to
litigation and enforcement actions.
The protection of our data as well as athlete and teammate data is critical. As with most retailers, we collect, receive, store,
manage, transmit and delete confidential athlete data, including payment card and personally identifiable information, in the
normal course of customer transactions, as well as other confidential and sensitive information, such as personal information
about our teammates and our vendors, and confidential Company information. We also work with third-party vendors and
service providers that provide technology, systems and services that we use in connection with the collection, storage and
transmission of this information. While we have taken significant steps to protect athlete and others’ confidential information,
the intentional or negligent actions of third parties, business associates or teammates may undermine our existing security
measures and allow unauthorized parties to obtain access to our data systems and misappropriate confidential data. Our
information systems, and those of our third-party service providers, are vulnerable to an increasing threat of continually
evolving data protection and cyber-security risks. There can be no assurance that advances in computer capabilities, new
discoveries in the field of cryptography or other developments will prevent a future compromise of our athlete transaction
processing capabilities and other personal data. Because the techniques used to obtain unauthorized access to, disable, degrade,
or sabotage systems change frequently and often are not recognized until they are launched against a target, we may be unable
to anticipate these techniques or to implement adequate preventative measures. We have implemented and regularly review and
update our systems, processes, and procedures to protect against unauthorized access to or use of data and to prevent data loss.
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While we have no knowledge of any material data security breaches to date, any compromise of our data security could result in
a violation of applicable privacy and other laws or standards, significant legal and financial exposure beyond the scope or limits
of our insurance coverage, interruption of our operations, increased operating costs associated with remediation, equipment
acquisitions or disposal, added personnel, and a loss of confidence in our security measures, which could harm our business,
reputation or investor confidence.
In addition, in order to continue to build and enhance our omni-channel platform, we must attract and retain a large number of
skilled professionals, including teammates who staff our distribution centers and technology professionals to implement our
ongoing technology and other strategic investments. The market for these professionals is increasingly competitive. An inability
to provide wages and/or benefits that are competitive within the markets in which we operate could adversely affect our ability
to retain and attract these teammates. Further, changes in market compensation rates may adversely affect our labor costs.
In addition, data governance failures can adversely affect our reputation and business. Our business depends on our customers’
willingness to entrust us with their personal information. Events that adversely affect that trust, including inadequate disclosure
to our customers of our uses of their information or any security breach involving the misappropriation, loss or other
unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information could attract a substantial amount of media attention, damage
our reputation, expose us to risk of litigation and material liability, disrupt our operations and harm our business. Further, the
data privacy and cyber-security regulatory environment is constantly changing, with new and increasingly rigorous and
complex requirements. Maintaining our compliance with those requirements, including recently enacted state consumer privacy
laws, may require significant effort and cost, require changes to our business practices, and limit our ability to obtain data used
to provide a personalized customer experience. In addition, failure to comply with applicable requirements could subject us to
fines, sanctions, governmental investigations, lawsuits or reputational damage.
Problems with our information systems could disrupt our operations and negatively impact our financial results and
materially adversely affect our business operations.
We utilize a number of third-party information systems for core system needs of our business, including our use of an
independent service provider for electronic payment processing. If any of these systems fail to function properly, it could
disrupt our operations, including our ability to track, record and analyze the merchandise that we sell, process shipments of
goods, process financial information or credit card transactions, deliver products or engage in similar normal business activities.
If any of these independent service providers become unwilling or unable to provide these services to us or if the cost of using
these providers increases, our business could be harmed.
Our information systems, including our back-up systems, are subject to damage or interruption from power outages; computer
and telecommunications failures; computer viruses, worms, ransomware, and other malicious computer programs; denial-of-
service attacks; security breaches (through cyber-attacks from cyber-attackers or sophisticated organizations); catastrophic
events such as fires, tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes; and usage errors by our teammates. Additionally, we have adopted
a hybrid remote work environment which relies on the efficiency and functionality of our information systems. If our
information systems and our back-up systems are damaged, breached or cease to function properly, we may have to make a
significant investment to repair or replace them, and we may suffer loss of critical data and interruptions or delays in our
business operations. Any material disruption, malfunction or other similar problems in or with our core information systems
could negatively impact our financial results and materially adversely affect our business operations.
We may be unable to attract, train, engage and retain key personnel and teammates.
Our long-term success and ability to implement our strategic and business planning processes depends in large part on our
ability to continue to attract, retain, train and develop key personnel and qualified teammates in all areas of the organization.
Our stores depend significantly on our ability to hire and retain quality teammates, including store managers and sales
associates, and our athletes expect a high level of service and product knowledge from our teammates when they visit our
stores.
The market for non-entry level personnel, particularly for associates with retail expertise, is highly competitive. Our ability to
meet our labor needs while controlling labor costs is subject to numerous external factors, including market pressures with
respect to prevailing wage rates, unemployment levels, and health and other insurance costs; the impact of legislation or
regulations governing labor relations, immigration, minimum wage, and healthcare benefits; changing demographics; and our
reputation within the labor market. Recently, various legislative movements have sought to increase the federal minimum wage
in the United States and the minimum wage in a number of individual states, some of which have been successful at the state
level. As federal or state minimum wage rates increase, we may need to increase not only the wage rates of our minimum wage
teammates, but also the wages paid to our other hourly teammates.
Should we fail to increase our wages competitively in response to increasing wage rates, the quality of our workforce could
decline, causing our customer service to suffer. Any increase in the cost of our labor could have an adverse effect on our
operating costs, financial condition and results of operations. We also compete with other retail businesses for many of our
teammates in hourly positions, and we invest significant resources in training and motivating them to maintain a high level of
job satisfaction. These positions have historically had high turnover rates, which can lead to increased training and retention
costs, particularly in a competitive labor market.
The loss of one or more of our key executives or the inability to successfully attract and retain executive officers or
implement effective succession planning strategies could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Our long-term success and ability to implement our strategic and business planning processes depends in large part on our
ability to continue to attract and retain executive management. All teammates, including members of our executive management
and key personnel, are at-will employees, and we generally do not maintain key-person life insurance policies on our
teammates. The loss of any one or more of our executive management, including our President & Chief Executive Officer,
Lauren Hobart, or other key personnel could seriously harm our business. Additionally, effective succession planning for
executive management and key personnel is vital to our long-term continued success. Failure to ensure effective transfer of
knowledge, maintenance of our culture, setting of strategic direction, and smooth transitions involving executive management
and key personnel could hinder our long-term strategies and success. Furthermore, our success depends on continued service
from Edward W. Stack, our Executive Chairman, who began operating the Company in 1984 and continues to oversee our
merchandising group and key strategic growth initiatives. Mr. Stack possesses detailed and in-depth knowledge of the issues,
opportunities and challenges that we and the industry face. If Mr. Stack no longer serves a role in our business, our results could
be materially adversely affected.
The relative seasonality of our operations, along with the current geographic concentrations of our stores, exposes us to
certain risks.
Our business is subject to seasonal influences and certain holidays and sports seasons during the year. Many of our stores are
located in geographic areas that experience seasonally cold weather, and we sell a significant amount of cold weather sporting
goods and apparel. Historically, our highest sales and operating income results have occurred during our second and fourth
fiscal quarters, which is partly due to golf and team sports sales during the second quarter and partly due to the winter holiday
season and our strong sales of cold weather sporting goods and apparel in the fourth quarter. Results for any quarter are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the fiscal year. Poor performance during a quarter because of slow
holiday seasons or unseasonable weather conditions, including unusually warm weather in the winter months or abnormally wet
or cold weather in the spring or summer months, whether due to climate change or otherwise, could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and operating results for the entire fiscal year.
Unseasonable or extreme weather conditions, alone or together with natural disasters, as well as other catastrophic events,
could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Unseasonable or extreme weather conditions and natural disasters caused by climate change or otherwise and other catastrophic
events in the areas in which our stores and/or distribution centers are located could negatively impact consumer shopping
patterns, consumer confidence and disposable income, or otherwise could have a negative effect on our financial performance.
Our business is susceptible to unseasonable weather conditions, particularly as it relates to seasonal apparel and equipment,
which could lead to lost sales or greater than expected markdowns, and adversely affect our short-term results of operations.
For example, extended periods of unseasonably warm temperatures during the winter season or cool weather during the summer
season could reduce demand for a portion of our inventory and thereby reduce our sales and profitability. Weather-related
volatility and change may be enhanced or exacerbated as a result of climate change.
In addition, natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes, or a combination of these or other factors, could
damage or destroy our facilities or make it difficult for customers to travel to our stores. Extreme weather conditions and/or
natural disasters, or other catastrophic events in areas where we or our vendors have operations, including our stores and our
distribution and eCommerce fulfillment centers, could result in disruption or delay of production and delivery of merchandise
and products in our supply chain and cause staffing shortages in our stores, negatively affecting our business and results of
operations.
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While we have no knowledge of any material data security breaches to date, any compromise of our data security could result in
a violation of applicable privacy and other laws or standards, significant legal and financial exposure beyond the scope or limits
of our insurance coverage, interruption of our operations, increased operating costs associated with remediation, equipment
acquisitions or disposal, added personnel, and a loss of confidence in our security measures, which could harm our business,
reputation or investor confidence.
In addition, in order to continue to build and enhance our omni-channel platform, we must attract and retain a large number of
skilled professionals, including teammates who staff our distribution centers and technology professionals to implement our
ongoing technology and other strategic investments. The market for these professionals is increasingly competitive. An inability
to provide wages and/or benefits that are competitive within the markets in which we operate could adversely affect our ability
to retain and attract these teammates. Further, changes in market compensation rates may adversely affect our labor costs.
In addition, data governance failures can adversely affect our reputation and business. Our business depends on our customers’
willingness to entrust us with their personal information. Events that adversely affect that trust, including inadequate disclosure
to our customers of our uses of their information or any security breach involving the misappropriation, loss or other
unauthorized disclosure of sensitive or confidential information could attract a substantial amount of media attention, damage
our reputation, expose us to risk of litigation and material liability, disrupt our operations and harm our business. Further, the
data privacy and cyber-security regulatory environment is constantly changing, with new and increasingly rigorous and
complex requirements. Maintaining our compliance with those requirements, including recently enacted state consumer privacy
laws, may require significant effort and cost, require changes to our business practices, and limit our ability to obtain data used
to provide a personalized customer experience. In addition, failure to comply with applicable requirements could subject us to
fines, sanctions, governmental investigations, lawsuits or reputational damage.
Problems with our information systems could disrupt our operations and negatively impact our financial results and
materially adversely affect our business operations.
We utilize a number of third-party information systems for core system needs of our business, including our use of an
independent service provider for electronic payment processing. If any of these systems fail to function properly, it could
disrupt our operations, including our ability to track, record and analyze the merchandise that we sell, process shipments of
goods, process financial information or credit card transactions, deliver products or engage in similar normal business activities.
If any of these independent service providers become unwilling or unable to provide these services to us or if the cost of using
these providers increases, our business could be harmed.
Our information systems, including our back-up systems, are subject to damage or interruption from power outages; computer
and telecommunications failures; computer viruses, worms, ransomware, and other malicious computer programs; denial-of-
service attacks; security breaches (through cyber-attacks from cyber-attackers or sophisticated organizations); catastrophic
events such as fires, tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes; and usage errors by our teammates. Additionally, we have adopted
a hybrid remote work environment which relies on the efficiency and functionality of our information systems. If our
information systems and our back-up systems are damaged, breached or cease to function properly, we may have to make a
significant investment to repair or replace them, and we may suffer loss of critical data and interruptions or delays in our
business operations. Any material disruption, malfunction or other similar problems in or with our core information systems
could negatively impact our financial results and materially adversely affect our business operations.
We may be unable to attract, train, engage and retain key personnel and teammates.
Our long-term success and ability to implement our strategic and business planning processes depends in large part on our
ability to continue to attract, retain, train and develop key personnel and qualified teammates in all areas of the organization.
Our stores depend significantly on our ability to hire and retain quality teammates, including store managers and sales
associates, and our athletes expect a high level of service and product knowledge from our teammates when they visit our
stores.
The market for non-entry level personnel, particularly for associates with retail expertise, is highly competitive. Our ability to
meet our labor needs while controlling labor costs is subject to numerous external factors, including market pressures with
respect to prevailing wage rates, unemployment levels, and health and other insurance costs; the impact of legislation or
regulations governing labor relations, immigration, minimum wage, and healthcare benefits; changing demographics; and our
reputation within the labor market. Recently, various legislative movements have sought to increase the federal minimum wage
in the United States and the minimum wage in a number of individual states, some of which have been successful at the state
level. As federal or state minimum wage rates increase, we may need to increase not only the wage rates of our minimum wage
teammates, but also the wages paid to our other hourly teammates.
Should we fail to increase our wages competitively in response to increasing wage rates, the quality of our workforce could
decline, causing our customer service to suffer. Any increase in the cost of our labor could have an adverse effect on our
operating costs, financial condition and results of operations. We also compete with other retail businesses for many of our
teammates in hourly positions, and we invest significant resources in training and motivating them to maintain a high level of
job satisfaction. These positions have historically had high turnover rates, which can lead to increased training and retention
costs, particularly in a competitive labor market.
The loss of one or more of our key executives or the inability to successfully attract and retain executive officers or
implement effective succession planning strategies could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Our long-term success and ability to implement our strategic and business planning processes depends in large part on our
ability to continue to attract and retain executive management. All teammates, including members of our executive management
and key personnel, are at-will employees, and we generally do not maintain key-person life insurance policies on our
teammates. The loss of any one or more of our executive management, including our President & Chief Executive Officer,
Lauren Hobart, or other key personnel could seriously harm our business. Additionally, effective succession planning for
executive management and key personnel is vital to our long-term continued success. Failure to ensure effective transfer of
knowledge, maintenance of our culture, setting of strategic direction, and smooth transitions involving executive management
and key personnel could hinder our long-term strategies and success. Furthermore, our success depends on continued service
from Edward W. Stack, our Executive Chairman, who began operating the Company in 1984 and continues to oversee our
merchandising group and key strategic growth initiatives. Mr. Stack possesses detailed and in-depth knowledge of the issues,
opportunities and challenges that we and the industry face. If Mr. Stack no longer serves a role in our business, our results could
be materially adversely affected.
The relative seasonality of our operations, along with the current geographic concentrations of our stores, exposes us to
certain risks.
Our business is subject to seasonal influences and certain holidays and sports seasons during the year. Many of our stores are
located in geographic areas that experience seasonally cold weather, and we sell a significant amount of cold weather sporting
goods and apparel. Historically, our highest sales and operating income results have occurred during our second and fourth
fiscal quarters, which is partly due to golf and team sports sales during the second quarter and partly due to the winter holiday
season and our strong sales of cold weather sporting goods and apparel in the fourth quarter. Results for any quarter are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the fiscal year. Poor performance during a quarter because of slow
holiday seasons or unseasonable weather conditions, including unusually warm weather in the winter months or abnormally wet
or cold weather in the spring or summer months, whether due to climate change or otherwise, could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and operating results for the entire fiscal year.
Unseasonable or extreme weather conditions, alone or together with natural disasters, as well as other catastrophic events,
could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Unseasonable or extreme weather conditions and natural disasters caused by climate change or otherwise and other catastrophic
events in the areas in which our stores and/or distribution centers are located could negatively impact consumer shopping
patterns, consumer confidence and disposable income, or otherwise could have a negative effect on our financial performance.
Our business is susceptible to unseasonable weather conditions, particularly as it relates to seasonal apparel and equipment,
which could lead to lost sales or greater than expected markdowns, and adversely affect our short-term results of operations.
For example, extended periods of unseasonably warm temperatures during the winter season or cool weather during the summer
season could reduce demand for a portion of our inventory and thereby reduce our sales and profitability. Weather-related
volatility and change may be enhanced or exacerbated as a result of climate change.
In addition, natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes, or a combination of these or other factors, could
damage or destroy our facilities or make it difficult for customers to travel to our stores. Extreme weather conditions and/or
natural disasters, or other catastrophic events in areas where we or our vendors have operations, including our stores and our
distribution and eCommerce fulfillment centers, could result in disruption or delay of production and delivery of merchandise
and products in our supply chain and cause staffing shortages in our stores, negatively affecting our business and results of
operations.
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We cannot provide any guaranty of future dividend payments or that we will continue to repurchase our common stock
pursuant to our stock repurchase program.
We are subject to costs and risks associated with a complex regulatory, compliance and legal environment, including
increased or changing laws and regulations affecting our business.
Any determination to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the future will be based upon our financial condition, results
of operations, business requirements, and the continuing determination from our Board of Directors that the declaration of
dividends is in the best interests of our stockholders and is in compliance with all laws and agreements applicable to the
dividend. Furthermore, although our Board of Directors has recently authorized an additional five-year $2.0 billion share
repurchase program, we are not obligated to make any purchases under the program and we may discontinue it at any time. For
example, during the first quarter of 2020, the Company briefly suspended the payment of dividends and stock repurchases to
bolster its cash position and maximize flexibility in response to uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Risks Related to Our Class B Common Stock and Other Anti-Takeover Mechanisms
We are controlled by holders of our Class B common stock, whose interests may differ from other stockholders.
Holders of our Class B common stock, who consist of our Executive Chairman, Mr. Edward W. Stack, his relatives and various
trusts established for the benefit of their families, control a majority of the combined voting power of our common stock and
Class B common stock and would control the outcome of a vote on any corporate transaction or other matter submitted to our
stockholders for approval. The interests of the holders of Class B common stock may differ from the interests of our other
stockholders and they may take actions with which our other stockholders disagree.
The issuance of Class B common stock and other anti-takeover mechanisms could prevent or delay a change in control of
our Company, even if such change in control would be beneficial to our stockholders.
Provisions of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, and our Amended and Restated Bylaws as
well as provisions of Delaware law could discourage, delay or prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control of our
Company, even if such change in control would be beneficial to our stockholders. These provisions include: authorizing the
issuance of Class B common stock; authorizing the issuance of “blank check” preferred stock that could be issued by our Board
of Directors to increase the number of outstanding shares and thwart a takeover attempt; prohibiting the use of cumulative
voting for the election of directors; prohibiting stockholder action by partial written consent and requiring all stockholder
actions to be taken at a meeting of our stockholders or by unanimous written consent if our Class B common stock is no longer
outstanding; and establishing advance notice requirements for nominations for election to the Board of Directors or for
proposing matters to be acted upon by stockholders at stockholder meetings. In addition, the Delaware General Corporation
Law, to which we are subject, prohibits us, except under specified circumstances, from engaging in any mergers, significant
sales of stock or assets or business combinations with any stockholder or group of stockholders who owns 15% or more of our
common stock.
Risks Related to Third Parties and Legal and Regulatory Requirements
We depend on our suppliers, distributors and manufacturers to provide us with sufficient quantities of quality products in a
timely fashion.
In fiscal 2021, we purchased merchandise from approximately 1,400 vendors. Purchases from Nike represented approximately
17% of our total merchandise purchases. Although in fiscal 2021 purchases from no other vendor represented 10% or more of
our total purchases, our dependence on suppliers involves risk. We might be unable to obtain merchandise that consumers
demand in a timely manner if there are disruptions in our relationships with key suppliers, which could cause our revenue to
materially decline. We generally do not have long-term written contracts with our suppliers that would require them to continue
supplying us with merchandise. Key vendors may fail to deliver on their commitments or fail to supply us with sufficient
products that comply with our safety and quality standards, whether as a result of supply chain disruptions (for example, in
connection with the COVID-19 pandemic) or other causes, or fail to continue to develop new products that create consumer
demand. Furthermore, vendors increasingly sell their products directly to customers or through broadened or alternative
distribution channels, such as department stores, family footwear stores, or eCommerce companies. Many of our suppliers also
provide us with incentives, such as return privileges, volume purchasing allowances and cooperative advertising, which are not
guaranteed. A decline or discontinuation of these incentives could reduce or eliminate our profit margins.
We operate in a complex regulatory and legal environment that exposes us to compliance and litigation risks that could
materially affect our operations and financial results. In recent years, a number of new laws and regulations have been adopted,
enforcement of certain existing laws and regulations by federal, state and local agencies has been expanded, and the
interpretation of certain laws and regulations have become increasingly complex. Some examples include, changes in, expanded
enforcement of, or adoption of new federal, state or local laws and regulations governing minimum wage or living wage
requirements; the classification of exempt and non-exempt employees; the distinction between employees and contractors; other
wage, labor or workplace regulations; and data privacy and cybersecurity. Establishing the necessary internal infrastructure to
allow for the monitoring and other compliance requirements required by these new laws and regulations and enforcement
efforts requires expenditure of considerable Company resources.
In addition, laws at the federal, state or local level may change, sometimes significantly and unexpectedly, as a result of
political, economic or social events. Some of the federal, state or local laws and regulations that affect us include those relating
to consumer products, product liability and consumer protection; reducing the spread of COVID-19; eCommerce, data
protection and privacy; advertisement and marketing; labor and employment; taxes, including changes to tax rates and new
taxes, tariffs, and surcharges; firearms, ammunition, knives, food items or other regulated products; accounting, corporate
governance and securities; custom or import; and intellectual property. Continued monitoring and efforts to ensure compliance
with these regulations require considerable expenditure of Company teammate time and money, which could detract from other
operational initiatives.
Our sales and operating results could be adversely affected by product safety concerns.
If the products that we offer, whether via national brands or our vertical brands, do not meet applicable safety standards or our
athletes’ expectations regarding safety, we could experience decreased sales, increased costs, and/or be exposed to legal and
reputational risk. All of our vendors must comply with applicable product safety laws, and we are dependent on them to ensure
that the products we buy comply with all safety standards. Negative customer perceptions regarding the safety and sourcing of
the products we sell, and events that give rise to actual, potential, or perceived product safety concerns could expose us to
government enforcement action and/or private litigation. Furthermore, reputational damage caused by real or perceived product
safety concerns could have a negative impact on our sales and operating results.
We may be subject to various types of litigation and other claims, and our insurance may not be sufficient to cover damages
related to those claims.
From time-to-time the Company or its subsidiaries may be involved in lawsuits or other claims arising in the ordinary course of
business, including those related to federal or state wage and hour laws, product liability, consumer protection, advertising,
employment, intellectual property, tort, privacy and data protection, disputes with landlords and vendors due to the disruptions
caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, claims from athletes or teammates alleging failure to maintain safe premises with respect
to protocols relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, and other matters. We may incur losses relating to claims filed against us,
including costs associated with defending against such claims, and there is risk that any such claims or liabilities will exceed
our insurance coverage, or affect our ability to retain adequate liability insurance in the future. Even if a claim is unsuccessful
or is not fully pursued, the negative publicity surrounding any such assertions could adversely affect our reputation. Due to the
inherent uncertainties of litigation and other claims, we cannot accurately predict the ultimate outcome of any such matters.
We sell firearms and ammunition in some of our stores. These products are associated with an increased risk of injury and
related lawsuits with respect to our compliance with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) and state
laws and regulations. Any improper or illegal use by our athletes of ammunition or firearms sold by us could have a negative
impact on our reputation and business. We may incur losses due to lawsuits, including potential class actions, relating to our
performance of background checks on firearms purchases and compliance with other sales laws and regulations as mandated by
state and federal law and related to our policies on the sale of firearms and ammunition, or due to lawsuits relating to the
improper use of firearms or ammunition sold by us, including lawsuits by municipalities or other organizations attempting to
recover costs from manufacturers and retailers of firearms and ammunition.
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We cannot provide any guaranty of future dividend payments or that we will continue to repurchase our common stock
pursuant to our stock repurchase program.
We are subject to costs and risks associated with a complex regulatory, compliance and legal environment, including
increased or changing laws and regulations affecting our business.
Any determination to pay cash dividends on our common stock in the future will be based upon our financial condition, results
of operations, business requirements, and the continuing determination from our Board of Directors that the declaration of
dividends is in the best interests of our stockholders and is in compliance with all laws and agreements applicable to the
dividend. Furthermore, although our Board of Directors has recently authorized an additional five-year $2.0 billion share
repurchase program, we are not obligated to make any purchases under the program and we may discontinue it at any time. For
example, during the first quarter of 2020, the Company briefly suspended the payment of dividends and stock repurchases to
bolster its cash position and maximize flexibility in response to uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Risks Related to Our Class B Common Stock and Other Anti-Takeover Mechanisms
We are controlled by holders of our Class B common stock, whose interests may differ from other stockholders.
Holders of our Class B common stock, who consist of our Executive Chairman, Mr. Edward W. Stack, his relatives and various
trusts established for the benefit of their families, control a majority of the combined voting power of our common stock and
Class B common stock and would control the outcome of a vote on any corporate transaction or other matter submitted to our
stockholders for approval. The interests of the holders of Class B common stock may differ from the interests of our other
stockholders and they may take actions with which our other stockholders disagree.
The issuance of Class B common stock and other anti-takeover mechanisms could prevent or delay a change in control of
our Company, even if such change in control would be beneficial to our stockholders.
Provisions of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, and our Amended and Restated Bylaws as
well as provisions of Delaware law could discourage, delay or prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control of our
Company, even if such change in control would be beneficial to our stockholders. These provisions include: authorizing the
issuance of Class B common stock; authorizing the issuance of “blank check” preferred stock that could be issued by our Board
of Directors to increase the number of outstanding shares and thwart a takeover attempt; prohibiting the use of cumulative
voting for the election of directors; prohibiting stockholder action by partial written consent and requiring all stockholder
actions to be taken at a meeting of our stockholders or by unanimous written consent if our Class B common stock is no longer
outstanding; and establishing advance notice requirements for nominations for election to the Board of Directors or for
proposing matters to be acted upon by stockholders at stockholder meetings. In addition, the Delaware General Corporation
Law, to which we are subject, prohibits us, except under specified circumstances, from engaging in any mergers, significant
sales of stock or assets or business combinations with any stockholder or group of stockholders who owns 15% or more of our
common stock.
timely fashion.
Risks Related to Third Parties and Legal and Regulatory Requirements
We depend on our suppliers, distributors and manufacturers to provide us with sufficient quantities of quality products in a
In fiscal 2021, we purchased merchandise from approximately 1,400 vendors. Purchases from Nike represented approximately
17% of our total merchandise purchases. Although in fiscal 2021 purchases from no other vendor represented 10% or more of
our total purchases, our dependence on suppliers involves risk. We might be unable to obtain merchandise that consumers
demand in a timely manner if there are disruptions in our relationships with key suppliers, which could cause our revenue to
materially decline. We generally do not have long-term written contracts with our suppliers that would require them to continue
supplying us with merchandise. Key vendors may fail to deliver on their commitments or fail to supply us with sufficient
products that comply with our safety and quality standards, whether as a result of supply chain disruptions (for example, in
connection with the COVID-19 pandemic) or other causes, or fail to continue to develop new products that create consumer
demand. Furthermore, vendors increasingly sell their products directly to customers or through broadened or alternative
distribution channels, such as department stores, family footwear stores, or eCommerce companies. Many of our suppliers also
provide us with incentives, such as return privileges, volume purchasing allowances and cooperative advertising, which are not
guaranteed. A decline or discontinuation of these incentives could reduce or eliminate our profit margins.
We operate in a complex regulatory and legal environment that exposes us to compliance and litigation risks that could
materially affect our operations and financial results. In recent years, a number of new laws and regulations have been adopted,
enforcement of certain existing laws and regulations by federal, state and local agencies has been expanded, and the
interpretation of certain laws and regulations have become increasingly complex. Some examples include, changes in, expanded
enforcement of, or adoption of new federal, state or local laws and regulations governing minimum wage or living wage
requirements; the classification of exempt and non-exempt employees; the distinction between employees and contractors; other
wage, labor or workplace regulations; and data privacy and cybersecurity. Establishing the necessary internal infrastructure to
allow for the monitoring and other compliance requirements required by these new laws and regulations and enforcement
efforts requires expenditure of considerable Company resources.
In addition, laws at the federal, state or local level may change, sometimes significantly and unexpectedly, as a result of
political, economic or social events. Some of the federal, state or local laws and regulations that affect us include those relating
to consumer products, product liability and consumer protection; reducing the spread of COVID-19; eCommerce, data
protection and privacy; advertisement and marketing; labor and employment; taxes, including changes to tax rates and new
taxes, tariffs, and surcharges; firearms, ammunition, knives, food items or other regulated products; accounting, corporate
governance and securities; custom or import; and intellectual property. Continued monitoring and efforts to ensure compliance
with these regulations require considerable expenditure of Company teammate time and money, which could detract from other
operational initiatives.
Our sales and operating results could be adversely affected by product safety concerns.
If the products that we offer, whether via national brands or our vertical brands, do not meet applicable safety standards or our
athletes’ expectations regarding safety, we could experience decreased sales, increased costs, and/or be exposed to legal and
reputational risk. All of our vendors must comply with applicable product safety laws, and we are dependent on them to ensure
that the products we buy comply with all safety standards. Negative customer perceptions regarding the safety and sourcing of
the products we sell, and events that give rise to actual, potential, or perceived product safety concerns could expose us to
government enforcement action and/or private litigation. Furthermore, reputational damage caused by real or perceived product
safety concerns could have a negative impact on our sales and operating results.
We may be subject to various types of litigation and other claims, and our insurance may not be sufficient to cover damages
related to those claims.
From time-to-time the Company or its subsidiaries may be involved in lawsuits or other claims arising in the ordinary course of
business, including those related to federal or state wage and hour laws, product liability, consumer protection, advertising,
employment, intellectual property, tort, privacy and data protection, disputes with landlords and vendors due to the disruptions
caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, claims from athletes or teammates alleging failure to maintain safe premises with respect
to protocols relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, and other matters. We may incur losses relating to claims filed against us,
including costs associated with defending against such claims, and there is risk that any such claims or liabilities will exceed
our insurance coverage, or affect our ability to retain adequate liability insurance in the future. Even if a claim is unsuccessful
or is not fully pursued, the negative publicity surrounding any such assertions could adversely affect our reputation. Due to the
inherent uncertainties of litigation and other claims, we cannot accurately predict the ultimate outcome of any such matters.
We sell firearms and ammunition in some of our stores. These products are associated with an increased risk of injury and
related lawsuits with respect to our compliance with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”) and state
laws and regulations. Any improper or illegal use by our athletes of ammunition or firearms sold by us could have a negative
impact on our reputation and business. We may incur losses due to lawsuits, including potential class actions, relating to our
performance of background checks on firearms purchases and compliance with other sales laws and regulations as mandated by
state and federal law and related to our policies on the sale of firearms and ammunition, or due to lawsuits relating to the
improper use of firearms or ammunition sold by us, including lawsuits by municipalities or other organizations attempting to
recover costs from manufacturers and retailers of firearms and ammunition.
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Our inability or failure to protect our intellectual property rights or any third parties claiming that we have infringed on
their intellectual property rights could negatively impact our brand or have a negative impact on our operating results.
Our trademarks, service marks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, domain names and other intellectual property, including
exclusive licensing rights, are valuable assets that are critical to our success. Effective trademark and other intellectual property
protection may not be available in every country in which our products are manufactured or may be made available. The
unauthorized reproduction or other misappropriation of our intellectual property could diminish the value of our brands or
goodwill and cause a decline in our revenue. In addition, any infringement or other intellectual property claim made against us
could be time-consuming to address, result in costly litigation, cause product delays, require us to enter into royalty or licensing
agreements or result in our loss of ownership or use of the intellectual property.
Changes to tax laws and regulations could adversely affect our financial results or condition.
Our effective income tax rates could be unfavorably impacted by a number of factors, including changes in the valuation of
deferred tax assets and liabilities; other changes in applicable tax laws, regulations, treaties, interpretations, and other guidance;
changes in transfer pricing rules; and the outcome of income tax audits in various jurisdictions. Current economic and political
considerations make tax rules in the United States and other applicable jurisdictions subject to significant change. Changes in
applicable tax laws and regulations, or their interpretation and application, including the possibility of retroactive effect, could
affect our income tax expense and profitability.
Poor performance of professional sports teams within our core regions of operation, as well as league-wide lockouts, strikes
or cancellations, retirement of or serious injury to key athletes or scandals involving such athletes could adversely affect our
financial results.
We sell a significant amount of professional sports team merchandise, the success of which may be subject to fluctuations based
on the success or failure of such teams or their key players. Poor performance by the professional sports teams within our core
regions of operations; league-wide lockouts or strikes; and disruptions to, cancellations of, or negative publicity regarding
sports leagues and major sporting events due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related protocols, could cause our financial
results to fluctuate year-over-year. In addition, to the extent we use individual athletes to market our products and advertise our
stores or we sell merchandise branded by one or more athletes, the retirement or injury of such athletes or scandals in which
they might be implicated could negatively impact our financial results.
Risks Related to Our Indebtedness and Strategic Transactions
We may pursue strategic alliances, acquisitions or investments and the failure of an alliance, acquisition or investment to
produce the anticipated results or the inability to successfully integrate the acquired companies could have an adverse
impact on our business.
We continually assess shareholder value and from time-to-time, we may enter into strategic alliances or acquire or invest in
complementary companies or businesses. The success of strategic alliances, acquisitions, and investments is based on our
ability to make accurate assumptions regarding the valuation, operations, growth potential, integration and other factors relating
to such businesses. There can be no assurance that our strategic alliances, acquisitions, or investments will produce the
anticipated results within the expected time frame or at all. Strategic alliances, acquisitions, and investments may also result in
the diversion of capital and our management's attention from other business issues and opportunities. Furthermore, acquisitions
may result in dilutive issuances of our equity securities, the incurrence of debt, contingent liabilities, amortization expenses or
write-offs of goodwill or other intangibles, any of which could harm our financial condition. We also may not be able to
successfully integrate operations that we acquire, including their personnel, financial systems, supply chain and other
operations, which could adversely affect our business.
Our ability to operate and expand our business and to respond to changing business and economic conditions is dependent
upon the availability of adequate capital. In addition to certain restrictions imposed by the terms of our revolving credit
facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”), our 3.15% senior notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”) and our 4.10% senior notes due
2052 (the “2052 Notes” and together with the 2032 Notes, the “Notes”), weakness in the capital markets could also
negatively impact our access to capital.
The operation and growth of our business, including opening new stores, expanding our eCommerce business, implementing
long-term initiatives, pursuing strategic acquisitions or investments, and our ability to respond to changing business and
economic conditions depend on the availability of adequate capital, which in turn depends on cash flow generated by our
business and, if necessary, the availability of equity or debt capital. Our Revolving Credit Facility contains provisions that limit
certain of our subsidiaries’ ability to incur additional unsecured indebtedness, and our Revolving Credit Facility and the
indenture that governs our Notes contain provisions that limit the Company’s and certain of our subsidiaries’ ability to incur
secured indebtedness and our ability to sell all or substantially all of our assets, in each case subject to a number of exceptions
and qualifications, the proceeds of which might otherwise be used to finance our operations. In the event of our insolvency,
liquidation, dissolution or reorganization, the lenders under our Revolving Credit Facility and the holders of our Notes would be
entitled to payment in full from our assets before distributions, if any, were made to our stockholders.
If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flows from operations in the future, and if availability under our Revolving Credit
Facility is not sufficient to meet our capital needs, we may have to obtain additional financing. Any future constriction of the
credit and public capital markets, including debt markets, or deterioration of our financial condition due to internal or external
factors, could restrict or limit our ability to access capital and could increase the cost of financing sources. We may not be able
to obtain such refinancing or additional financing on favorable terms or at all. Our liquidity or access to capital could also be
adversely affected by unforeseen changes in the financial markets and global economy.
Our indebtedness and liabilities could limit the cash flow available for our operations and we may not be able to generate
sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness. We may be forced to take certain actions to satisfy our obligations under
our indebtedness or we may experience a financial failure.
Our ability to make scheduled payments on or to refinance our debt obligations, including our $575 million of 3.25%
convertible senior notes due 2025 (“Convertible Senior Notes”), $750 million of 2032 Notes and $750 million of 2052 Notes
and our $1.6 billion Revolving Credit Facility, will depend on our financial and operating performance. If our cash flows and
capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations, we may be forced to reduce or delay capital expenditures,
sell assets or operations, seek additional capital or restructure or refinance our indebtedness, including the Convertible Senior
Notes, the 2032 Notes, the 2052 Notes or the Revolving Credit Facility. We may not be able to take any of these actions, these
actions may not be successful or may not permit us to meet our scheduled debt service obligations and these actions may not be
permitted under the terms of our future debt agreements. In the absence of sufficient operating results and resources, we could
face substantial liquidity problems and might be required to dispose of material assets or operations to meet our debt service
and other obligations. We may not be able to consummate those dispositions or obtain sufficient proceeds from those
dispositions to meet our debt service and other obligations then due.
Our current and future indebtedness could have negative consequences for our business, results of operations and financial
condition by, among other things:
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increasing our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions;
limiting our ability to obtain additional financing;
will reduce the amount of cash available for other purposes;
limiting our flexibility to plan for, or react to, changes in our business;
requiring the dedication of a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to service our indebtedness, which
diluting the interests of our existing stockholders as a result of issuing shares of our common stock upon conversion of
placing us at a possible competitive disadvantage with competitors that are less leveraged than us or have better access
the Convertible Senior Notes; and
to capital.
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Our inability or failure to protect our intellectual property rights or any third parties claiming that we have infringed on
their intellectual property rights could negatively impact our brand or have a negative impact on our operating results.
Our trademarks, service marks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, domain names and other intellectual property, including
exclusive licensing rights, are valuable assets that are critical to our success. Effective trademark and other intellectual property
protection may not be available in every country in which our products are manufactured or may be made available. The
unauthorized reproduction or other misappropriation of our intellectual property could diminish the value of our brands or
goodwill and cause a decline in our revenue. In addition, any infringement or other intellectual property claim made against us
could be time-consuming to address, result in costly litigation, cause product delays, require us to enter into royalty or licensing
agreements or result in our loss of ownership or use of the intellectual property.
Changes to tax laws and regulations could adversely affect our financial results or condition.
Our effective income tax rates could be unfavorably impacted by a number of factors, including changes in the valuation of
deferred tax assets and liabilities; other changes in applicable tax laws, regulations, treaties, interpretations, and other guidance;
changes in transfer pricing rules; and the outcome of income tax audits in various jurisdictions. Current economic and political
considerations make tax rules in the United States and other applicable jurisdictions subject to significant change. Changes in
applicable tax laws and regulations, or their interpretation and application, including the possibility of retroactive effect, could
affect our income tax expense and profitability.
Poor performance of professional sports teams within our core regions of operation, as well as league-wide lockouts, strikes
or cancellations, retirement of or serious injury to key athletes or scandals involving such athletes could adversely affect our
financial results.
We sell a significant amount of professional sports team merchandise, the success of which may be subject to fluctuations based
on the success or failure of such teams or their key players. Poor performance by the professional sports teams within our core
regions of operations; league-wide lockouts or strikes; and disruptions to, cancellations of, or negative publicity regarding
sports leagues and major sporting events due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related protocols, could cause our financial
results to fluctuate year-over-year. In addition, to the extent we use individual athletes to market our products and advertise our
stores or we sell merchandise branded by one or more athletes, the retirement or injury of such athletes or scandals in which
they might be implicated could negatively impact our financial results.
Risks Related to Our Indebtedness and Strategic Transactions
We may pursue strategic alliances, acquisitions or investments and the failure of an alliance, acquisition or investment to
produce the anticipated results or the inability to successfully integrate the acquired companies could have an adverse
impact on our business.
We continually assess shareholder value and from time-to-time, we may enter into strategic alliances or acquire or invest in
complementary companies or businesses. The success of strategic alliances, acquisitions, and investments is based on our
ability to make accurate assumptions regarding the valuation, operations, growth potential, integration and other factors relating
to such businesses. There can be no assurance that our strategic alliances, acquisitions, or investments will produce the
anticipated results within the expected time frame or at all. Strategic alliances, acquisitions, and investments may also result in
the diversion of capital and our management's attention from other business issues and opportunities. Furthermore, acquisitions
may result in dilutive issuances of our equity securities, the incurrence of debt, contingent liabilities, amortization expenses or
write-offs of goodwill or other intangibles, any of which could harm our financial condition. We also may not be able to
successfully integrate operations that we acquire, including their personnel, financial systems, supply chain and other
operations, which could adversely affect our business.
Our ability to operate and expand our business and to respond to changing business and economic conditions is dependent
upon the availability of adequate capital. In addition to certain restrictions imposed by the terms of our revolving credit
facility (“Revolving Credit Facility”), our 3.15% senior notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”) and our 4.10% senior notes due
2052 (the “2052 Notes” and together with the 2032 Notes, the “Notes”), weakness in the capital markets could also
negatively impact our access to capital.
The operation and growth of our business, including opening new stores, expanding our eCommerce business, implementing
long-term initiatives, pursuing strategic acquisitions or investments, and our ability to respond to changing business and
economic conditions depend on the availability of adequate capital, which in turn depends on cash flow generated by our
business and, if necessary, the availability of equity or debt capital. Our Revolving Credit Facility contains provisions that limit
certain of our subsidiaries’ ability to incur additional unsecured indebtedness, and our Revolving Credit Facility and the
indenture that governs our Notes contain provisions that limit the Company’s and certain of our subsidiaries’ ability to incur
secured indebtedness and our ability to sell all or substantially all of our assets, in each case subject to a number of exceptions
and qualifications, the proceeds of which might otherwise be used to finance our operations. In the event of our insolvency,
liquidation, dissolution or reorganization, the lenders under our Revolving Credit Facility and the holders of our Notes would be
entitled to payment in full from our assets before distributions, if any, were made to our stockholders.
If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flows from operations in the future, and if availability under our Revolving Credit
Facility is not sufficient to meet our capital needs, we may have to obtain additional financing. Any future constriction of the
credit and public capital markets, including debt markets, or deterioration of our financial condition due to internal or external
factors, could restrict or limit our ability to access capital and could increase the cost of financing sources. We may not be able
to obtain such refinancing or additional financing on favorable terms or at all. Our liquidity or access to capital could also be
adversely affected by unforeseen changes in the financial markets and global economy.
Our indebtedness and liabilities could limit the cash flow available for our operations and we may not be able to generate
sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness. We may be forced to take certain actions to satisfy our obligations under
our indebtedness or we may experience a financial failure.
Our ability to make scheduled payments on or to refinance our debt obligations, including our $575 million of 3.25%
convertible senior notes due 2025 (“Convertible Senior Notes”), $750 million of 2032 Notes and $750 million of 2052 Notes
and our $1.6 billion Revolving Credit Facility, will depend on our financial and operating performance. If our cash flows and
capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations, we may be forced to reduce or delay capital expenditures,
sell assets or operations, seek additional capital or restructure or refinance our indebtedness, including the Convertible Senior
Notes, the 2032 Notes, the 2052 Notes or the Revolving Credit Facility. We may not be able to take any of these actions, these
actions may not be successful or may not permit us to meet our scheduled debt service obligations and these actions may not be
permitted under the terms of our future debt agreements. In the absence of sufficient operating results and resources, we could
face substantial liquidity problems and might be required to dispose of material assets or operations to meet our debt service
and other obligations. We may not be able to consummate those dispositions or obtain sufficient proceeds from those
dispositions to meet our debt service and other obligations then due.
Our current and future indebtedness could have negative consequences for our business, results of operations and financial
condition by, among other things:
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•
•
•
•
•
increasing our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions;
limiting our ability to obtain additional financing;
requiring the dedication of a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to service our indebtedness, which
will reduce the amount of cash available for other purposes;
limiting our flexibility to plan for, or react to, changes in our business;
diluting the interests of our existing stockholders as a result of issuing shares of our common stock upon conversion of
the Convertible Senior Notes; and
placing us at a possible competitive disadvantage with competitors that are less leveraged than us or have better access
to capital.
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Conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes or exercise of the warrants evidenced by the warrant transactions may dilute the
ownership interest of existing stockholders, including noteholders who have previously converted their notes.
At our election, we may settle Convertible Senior Notes tendered for conversion entirely or partly in shares of our common
stock. Furthermore, the warrants evidenced by the warrant transactions are expected to be settled on a net-share basis. As a
result, the conversion of some or all of the Convertible Senior Notes or the exercise of some or all of such warrants may dilute
the ownership interests of existing stockholders. Any sales in the public market of the common stock issuable upon such
conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes or such exercise of the warrants could adversely affect prevailing market prices of
our common stock. In addition, the existence of the Convertible Senior Notes may encourage short selling by market
participants because the conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes could depress the price of our common stock.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
We lease all of our stores, which generally have initial lease terms of 10 to 15 years and contain multiple five-year renewal
options and rent escalation provisions. We believe that our leases, when entered into, are at market rate rents. We generally
select a new store site 12 to 24 months before its opening. Our stores are primarily located in shopping centers in regional
shopping areas, as well as in freestanding locations and malls.
In addition, our Revolving Credit Facility contains certain restrictive covenants, including covenants that limit certain of our
subsidiaries’ ability to incur additional unsecured indebtedness, and our Revolving Credit Facility and the indenture that
governs our Notes contain provisions that limit the Company’s and certain of our subsidiaries’ ability to incur secured
indebtedness and our ability to sell all or substantially all of our assets, in each case subject to a number of exceptions and
qualifications, among other things. Any future indebtedness that we may incur may contain, restrictive covenants that limit our
ability to operate our business, raise capital or make payments under our other indebtedness. If we fail to comply with these
covenants or to make payments under our indebtedness when due, then we would be in default under that indebtedness, which
could, in turn, result in that and our other indebtedness becoming immediately payable in full.
Provisions in the indenture governing the Convertible Senior Notes and the indenture governing the 2032 Notes and the
2052 Notes could delay or prevent an otherwise beneficial takeover of us.
Certain provisions in the indenture governing the Convertible Senior Notes and the indenture governing the 2032 Notes and the
2052 Notes could make a third-party attempt to acquire us more difficult or expensive. For example, under the indenture
governing the Convertible Senior Notes, if a takeover constitutes a fundamental change, then noteholders will have the right to
require us to repurchase their Convertible Senior Notes for cash, and if a takeover constitutes a make-whole fundamental
change, then we may be required to temporarily increase the conversion rate. Under the indenture governing the 2032 Notes
and the 2052 Notes, if a takeover results in a change of control triggering event, then noteholders will have the right to require
us to repurchase their 2032 Notes and 2052 Notes for cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of such notes. In
either case, and in other cases, our obligations under the indenture governing the Convertible Senior Notes and the indenture
governing the 2032 Notes and the 2052 Notes could increase the cost of acquiring us or otherwise discourage a third party from
acquiring us or removing incumbent management, including in a transaction that noteholders or holders of our common stock
may view as favorable.
The convertible note hedge and warrant transactions may affect the value of our common stock.
In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Senior Notes, we entered into privately negotiated convertible note hedge
transactions with the hedge counterparties that cover, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, the number of shares of
common stock that initially underlie the Convertible Senior Notes. Concurrently with the entry into the convertible note hedge
transactions, we entered into separate, privately negotiated warrant transactions with the hedge counterparties collectively
relating to the same number of shares of our common stock, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, and for which we
will receive premiums to partially offset the cost of entering into the hedge transactions.
The convertible note hedge transactions are intended to reduce the potential dilution with respect to our common stock or offset
any potential cash payments we are required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted Convertible Senior Notes,
as the case may be, upon any conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes. The warrant transactions could have a dilutive effect
with respect to our common stock to the extent that the price per share of our common stock exceeds the strike price of the
warrants evidenced by the warrant transactions. In connection with establishing and maintaining their initial hedge positions
with respect to the convertible note hedge transactions and the warrant transactions, we understand that the hedge counterparties
or their respective affiliates may modify their hedge positions with respect to the convertible note hedge transactions and the
warrant transactions from time-to-time by purchasing or selling shares of our common stock or the Convertible Senior Notes in
privately negotiated transactions or open-market transactions or by entering into or unwinding various over-the-counter
derivative transactions with respect to our common stock.
The effect, if any, of these activities on the trading price of our common stock will depend on a variety of factors, including
market conditions, and is uncertain at this time. Any of these activities could, however, adversely affect the trading price of our
common stock.
We are subject to counterparty risk with respect to the convertible note hedge transactions.
The hedge counterparties are financial institutions, and we will be subject to the risk that they might default under certain of the
convertible note hedge transactions. Our exposure to the credit risk of the hedge counterparties will not be secured by any
collateral. Global economic conditions have from time-to-time resulted in the actual or perceived failure or financial difficulties
of many financial institutions. If a hedge counterparty becomes subject to insolvency proceedings, we will become an
unsecured creditor in those proceedings with a claim equal to our exposure at that time under our transactions with that hedge
counterparty. Our exposure will depend on many factors, but, generally, the increase in our exposure will be correlated to the
increase in the market price and in the volatility of our common stock. In addition, upon a default by a hedge counterparty, we
may suffer adverse tax consequences and more dilution than we currently anticipate with respect to our common stock. We can
provide no assurances as to the financial stability or viability of any hedge counterparty.
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Conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes or exercise of the warrants evidenced by the warrant transactions may dilute the
ownership interest of existing stockholders, including noteholders who have previously converted their notes.
At our election, we may settle Convertible Senior Notes tendered for conversion entirely or partly in shares of our common
stock. Furthermore, the warrants evidenced by the warrant transactions are expected to be settled on a net-share basis. As a
result, the conversion of some or all of the Convertible Senior Notes or the exercise of some or all of such warrants may dilute
the ownership interests of existing stockholders. Any sales in the public market of the common stock issuable upon such
conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes or such exercise of the warrants could adversely affect prevailing market prices of
our common stock. In addition, the existence of the Convertible Senior Notes may encourage short selling by market
participants because the conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes could depress the price of our common stock.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
We lease all of our stores, which generally have initial lease terms of 10 to 15 years and contain multiple five-year renewal
options and rent escalation provisions. We believe that our leases, when entered into, are at market rate rents. We generally
select a new store site 12 to 24 months before its opening. Our stores are primarily located in shopping centers in regional
shopping areas, as well as in freestanding locations and malls.
In addition, our Revolving Credit Facility contains certain restrictive covenants, including covenants that limit certain of our
subsidiaries’ ability to incur additional unsecured indebtedness, and our Revolving Credit Facility and the indenture that
governs our Notes contain provisions that limit the Company’s and certain of our subsidiaries’ ability to incur secured
indebtedness and our ability to sell all or substantially all of our assets, in each case subject to a number of exceptions and
qualifications, among other things. Any future indebtedness that we may incur may contain, restrictive covenants that limit our
ability to operate our business, raise capital or make payments under our other indebtedness. If we fail to comply with these
covenants or to make payments under our indebtedness when due, then we would be in default under that indebtedness, which
could, in turn, result in that and our other indebtedness becoming immediately payable in full.
Provisions in the indenture governing the Convertible Senior Notes and the indenture governing the 2032 Notes and the
2052 Notes could delay or prevent an otherwise beneficial takeover of us.
Certain provisions in the indenture governing the Convertible Senior Notes and the indenture governing the 2032 Notes and the
2052 Notes could make a third-party attempt to acquire us more difficult or expensive. For example, under the indenture
governing the Convertible Senior Notes, if a takeover constitutes a fundamental change, then noteholders will have the right to
require us to repurchase their Convertible Senior Notes for cash, and if a takeover constitutes a make-whole fundamental
change, then we may be required to temporarily increase the conversion rate. Under the indenture governing the 2032 Notes
and the 2052 Notes, if a takeover results in a change of control triggering event, then noteholders will have the right to require
us to repurchase their 2032 Notes and 2052 Notes for cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of such notes. In
either case, and in other cases, our obligations under the indenture governing the Convertible Senior Notes and the indenture
governing the 2032 Notes and the 2052 Notes could increase the cost of acquiring us or otherwise discourage a third party from
acquiring us or removing incumbent management, including in a transaction that noteholders or holders of our common stock
may view as favorable.
The convertible note hedge and warrant transactions may affect the value of our common stock.
In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Senior Notes, we entered into privately negotiated convertible note hedge
transactions with the hedge counterparties that cover, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, the number of shares of
common stock that initially underlie the Convertible Senior Notes. Concurrently with the entry into the convertible note hedge
transactions, we entered into separate, privately negotiated warrant transactions with the hedge counterparties collectively
relating to the same number of shares of our common stock, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, and for which we
will receive premiums to partially offset the cost of entering into the hedge transactions.
The convertible note hedge transactions are intended to reduce the potential dilution with respect to our common stock or offset
any potential cash payments we are required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted Convertible Senior Notes,
as the case may be, upon any conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes. The warrant transactions could have a dilutive effect
with respect to our common stock to the extent that the price per share of our common stock exceeds the strike price of the
warrants evidenced by the warrant transactions. In connection with establishing and maintaining their initial hedge positions
with respect to the convertible note hedge transactions and the warrant transactions, we understand that the hedge counterparties
or their respective affiliates may modify their hedge positions with respect to the convertible note hedge transactions and the
warrant transactions from time-to-time by purchasing or selling shares of our common stock or the Convertible Senior Notes in
privately negotiated transactions or open-market transactions or by entering into or unwinding various over-the-counter
derivative transactions with respect to our common stock.
The effect, if any, of these activities on the trading price of our common stock will depend on a variety of factors, including
market conditions, and is uncertain at this time. Any of these activities could, however, adversely affect the trading price of our
common stock.
We are subject to counterparty risk with respect to the convertible note hedge transactions.
The hedge counterparties are financial institutions, and we will be subject to the risk that they might default under certain of the
convertible note hedge transactions. Our exposure to the credit risk of the hedge counterparties will not be secured by any
collateral. Global economic conditions have from time-to-time resulted in the actual or perceived failure or financial difficulties
of many financial institutions. If a hedge counterparty becomes subject to insolvency proceedings, we will become an
unsecured creditor in those proceedings with a claim equal to our exposure at that time under our transactions with that hedge
counterparty. Our exposure will depend on many factors, but, generally, the increase in our exposure will be correlated to the
increase in the market price and in the volatility of our common stock. In addition, upon a default by a hedge counterparty, we
may suffer adverse tax consequences and more dilution than we currently anticipate with respect to our common stock. We can
provide no assurances as to the financial stability or viability of any hedge counterparty.
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The following is a list of significant locations including the approximate square footage and whether the location is leased or
owned:
Facility Location
Conklin, New York
Atlanta, Georgia
Plainfield, Indiana
Goodyear, Arizona
Smithton, Pennsylvania
Type
Distribution
Distribution
Distribution
Distribution
Distribution
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Customer Support Center
Square Footage
Ownership
917,000
914,000
725,000
624,000
601,000
670,000
Owned
Leased
Leased
Owned
Leased
Owned
The land on which our CSC is built is subject to an underlying ground lease with Allegheny County Airport Authority, which
expires in 2038.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We and our subsidiaries are involved in various proceedings that are incidental to the normal course of our businesses. As of the
date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we do not expect that any of such proceedings will have a material adverse effect on
our financial position or results of operations.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
As of January 29, 2022, we operated 861 stores in 47 states. The following table sets forth the number of stores by state:
State
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
DICK’S
Sporting
Goods (1)
Specialty
Concept
Stores (2)
Total
14
9
4
58
16
11
3
1
47
24
5
32
19
7
10
12
8
4
17
19
22
10
7
14
4
4
7
19
4
43
32
1
38
8
10
39
2
12
1
17
46
5
2
27
16
6
13
1
4
3
—
7
2
3
1
—
8
2
1
6
2
3
2
1
1
—
2
3
4
4
—
2
1
2
—
3
—
4
8
—
11
2
2
10
1
2
—
2
13
1
—
4
—
1
3
—
18
12
4
65
18
14
4
1
55
26
6
38
21
10
12
13
9
4
19
22
26
14
7
16
5
6
7
22
4
47
40
1
49
10
12
49
3
14
1
19
59
6
2
31
16
7
16
1
730
131
861
Includes two new DICK’S House of Sport store prototypes which were relocations of former DICK’S Sporting Goods stores.
Includes our Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream and Public Lands stores, as well as the Company’s Going Going Gone! stores, and excludes temporary
Warehouse Sale store locations. As of January 29, 2022, we operated 98 Golf Galaxy stores in 35 states, 20 Field & Stream stores in 13 states, 11
Going Going Gone! stores in nine states, and two Public Lands stores in two states. In some markets we operate DICK’S Sporting Goods stores
adjacent to our specialty concept stores on the same property with a pass-through for athletes. We refer to this format as a “combo store” and include
combo store openings within both the DICK’S Sporting Goods and specialty concept store counts, as applicable. As of January 29, 2022, we
operated 28 combo stores.
Total
(1)
(2)
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As of January 29, 2022, we operated 861 stores in 47 states. The following table sets forth the number of stores by state:
DICK’S
Sporting
Goods (1)
Specialty
Concept
Stores (2)
Total
The following is a list of significant locations including the approximate square footage and whether the location is leased or
owned:
Facility Location
Conklin, New York
Atlanta, Georgia
Plainfield, Indiana
Goodyear, Arizona
Smithton, Pennsylvania
Type
Distribution
Distribution
Distribution
Distribution
Distribution
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Customer Support Center
Square Footage
Ownership
917,000
914,000
725,000
624,000
601,000
670,000
Owned
Leased
Leased
Owned
Leased
Owned
The land on which our CSC is built is subject to an underlying ground lease with Allegheny County Airport Authority, which
expires in 2038.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We and our subsidiaries are involved in various proceedings that are incidental to the normal course of our businesses. As of the
date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we do not expect that any of such proceedings will have a material adverse effect on
our financial position or results of operations.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
18
12
4
65
18
14
4
1
55
26
6
38
21
10
12
13
9
4
19
22
26
14
7
16
5
6
7
22
4
47
40
1
49
10
12
49
3
14
1
19
59
6
2
31
16
7
16
1
730
861
Includes two new DICK’S House of Sport store prototypes which were relocations of former DICK’S Sporting Goods stores.
Includes our Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream and Public Lands stores, as well as the Company’s Going Going Gone! stores, and excludes temporary
Warehouse Sale store locations. As of January 29, 2022, we operated 98 Golf Galaxy stores in 35 states, 20 Field & Stream stores in 13 states, 11
Going Going Gone! stores in nine states, and two Public Lands stores in two states. In some markets we operate DICK’S Sporting Goods stores
adjacent to our specialty concept stores on the same property with a pass-through for athletes. We refer to this format as a “combo store” and include
combo store openings within both the DICK’S Sporting Goods and specialty concept store counts, as applicable. As of January 29, 2022, we
operated 28 combo stores.
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14
9
4
58
16
11
3
1
47
24
5
32
19
7
10
12
8
4
17
19
22
10
7
14
4
4
7
19
4
43
32
1
38
8
10
39
2
12
1
17
46
5
2
27
16
6
13
1
—
—
4
3
7
2
3
1
8
2
1
6
2
3
2
1
1
2
3
4
4
2
1
2
—
—
—
3
—
4
8
—
11
10
2
2
1
2
—
2
13
1
—
4
—
1
3
—
131
District of Columbia
State
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Total
(1)
(2)
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PART II
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information and Dividend Policy
Shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. common stock are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under
the symbol “DKS”. We also have shares of Class B common stock outstanding, which are not listed or traded on any stock
exchange or other market. Shares of our Class B common stock can be converted on a one-for-one basis to shares of our
common stock at any time at the holder’s option and are automatically converted upon the occurrence of certain events.
The declaration of dividends and the establishment of the per share amount, record dates and payment dates for any such future
dividends are subject to the final determination of our Board of Directors, and are dependent upon multiple factors, including
future earnings, cash flows, financial requirements and other considerations.
As of March 18, 2022, there were 245 and 16 registered shareholders of our common stock and Class B common stock,
respectively.
Comparison of 5 Year Cumulative Total Return
The following graph compares the performance of our common stock with that of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock
Price Index (the “S&P 500”) and the S&P Specialty Retail Index for the periods indicated below. The graph assumes that $100
was invested on January 27, 2017 in our common stock, the S&P 500 and the S&P Specialty Retail Index and that all dividends
were reinvested.
The following table sets forth information with respect to common stock repurchases made during the three months ended
January 29, 2022:
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased (a)
Average
Price Paid
Per Share
30,588 $
4,008,983 $
2,759,968 $
6,799,539 $
117.72
109.01
113.17
110.74
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs (b)
Dollar Value of
Shares That May
Yet be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs (b)
9,572 $
603,949,250
4,007,725 $
2,167,067,080
2,758,911 $
1,854,842,388
6,776,208
Period
October 31, 2021 to November 27, 2021
November 28, 2021 to January 1, 2022
January 2, 2022 to January 29, 2022
Total
(a)
Includes shares withheld from employees to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting
of restricted stock during the period.
(b) Shares repurchased under a five-year $1.0 billion share repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors on
June 12, 2019 and under an additional $2.0 billion five-year share repurchase program authorized by the Board of
Directors on December 16, 2021.
The information set forth under Part III, Item 12. “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and
Related Stockholder Matters” is incorporated herein.
DKS
S&P 500
S&P Specialty Retail Index
ITEM 6. [RESERVED]
300.00
200.00
100.00
0.00
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1
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
During the quarter ended January 29, 2022, we issued 66 shares of our unregistered common stock to holders of our convertible
senior notes due 2025 (“Convertible Senior Notes”) upon settlement of conversion of an immaterial aggregate principal amount
of such notes. This share amount represents the conversion value of the Convertible Senior Notes in excess of the principal
amount converted. These shares of our common stock were issued in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by
Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act, and were offset by the receipt of 65 shares of our common stock pursuant to the exercise
of certain convertible note hedge transactions, as described in greater detail in Part IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial
Statement Schedules, Note 10–Convertible Senior Notes.
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ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information and Dividend Policy
PART II
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND
The following table sets forth information with respect to common stock repurchases made during the three months ended
January 29, 2022:
Shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. common stock are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under
the symbol “DKS”. We also have shares of Class B common stock outstanding, which are not listed or traded on any stock
exchange or other market. Shares of our Class B common stock can be converted on a one-for-one basis to shares of our
common stock at any time at the holder’s option and are automatically converted upon the occurrence of certain events.
The declaration of dividends and the establishment of the per share amount, record dates and payment dates for any such future
dividends are subject to the final determination of our Board of Directors, and are dependent upon multiple factors, including
future earnings, cash flows, financial requirements and other considerations.
As of March 18, 2022, there were 245 and 16 registered shareholders of our common stock and Class B common stock,
respectively.
Comparison of 5 Year Cumulative Total Return
The following graph compares the performance of our common stock with that of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Composite Stock
Price Index (the “S&P 500”) and the S&P Specialty Retail Index for the periods indicated below. The graph assumes that $100
was invested on January 27, 2017 in our common stock, the S&P 500 and the S&P Specialty Retail Index and that all dividends
were reinvested.
Period
October 31, 2021 to November 27, 2021
November 28, 2021 to January 1, 2022
January 2, 2022 to January 29, 2022
Total
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased (a)
Average
Price Paid
Per Share
30,588 $
4,008,983 $
2,759,968 $
6,799,539 $
117.72
109.01
113.17
110.74
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs (b)
Dollar Value of
Shares That May
Yet be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs (b)
9,572 $
603,949,250
4,007,725 $
2,167,067,080
2,758,911 $
1,854,842,388
6,776,208
(a)
Includes shares withheld from employees to satisfy minimum tax withholding obligations associated with the vesting
of restricted stock during the period.
(b) Shares repurchased under a five-year $1.0 billion share repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors on
June 12, 2019 and under an additional $2.0 billion five-year share repurchase program authorized by the Board of
Directors on December 16, 2021.
The information set forth under Part III, Item 12. “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and
Related Stockholder Matters” is incorporated herein.
DKS
S&P 500
S&P Specialty Retail Index
ITEM 6. [RESERVED]
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200.00
100.00
0.00
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1
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
During the quarter ended January 29, 2022, we issued 66 shares of our unregistered common stock to holders of our convertible
senior notes due 2025 (“Convertible Senior Notes”) upon settlement of conversion of an immaterial aggregate principal amount
of such notes. This share amount represents the conversion value of the Convertible Senior Notes in excess of the principal
amount converted. These shares of our common stock were issued in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by
Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Act, and were offset by the receipt of 65 shares of our common stock pursuant to the exercise
of certain convertible note hedge transactions, as described in greater detail in Part IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial
Statement Schedules, Note 10–Convertible Senior Notes.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
How We Evaluate Our Operations
Senior management focuses on certain key indicators to monitor our performance including:
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and related
notes appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. See “Forward-Looking Statements” and
Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors”.
Business Overview
We are a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports
equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. In addition to DICK’S Sporting Goods stores, we own and operate Golf Galaxy,
Field & Stream, Public Lands, and Going Going Gone! stores, and offer our products both online and through our mobile apps.
We also own and operate DICK’S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth
sports mobile app for video streaming, scorekeeping, scheduling and communications. When used in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K, unless the context otherwise requires or specifies, any reference to “year” is to our fiscal year.
Our profitability is primarily influenced by the growth in consolidated same store sales, the strength of our gross margins
derived from our omni-channel platform and our ability to manage expenses. We have grown from 676 DICK'S Sporting Goods
stores at the end of fiscal 2016 to 730 DICK’S Sporting Goods stores at the end of fiscal 2021. Our current real estate strategy
has resulted in a reduction in the rate at which we open new DICK’S Sporting Goods stores in recent years. We intend to
continue this strategy over the next few years, which will allow us to continue to leverage the significant flexibility within our
existing real estate portfolio to capitalize on future real estate opportunities as leases come up for renewal. We expect that our
future real estate strategy will include growth in new retail concepts and experiential store prototypes. We deploy an in-house
eCommerce platform, which allows for continued innovation and enhancements to our eCommerce websites and applications,
new releases of our mobile and tablet apps, and the development of omni-channel capabilities that further integrate our online
presence with our brick and mortar stores to increase athlete engagement, including ship-from-store, buy-online, pick-up in
store or curbside and multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Our eCommerce sales penetration to total net sales increased from approximately 12% in fiscal 2016 to approximately 16% in
fiscal 2019. Our eCommerce sales growth further accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to fiscal 2019,
eCommerce sales increased 81% in fiscal 2021, and eCommerce penetration grew to 21% of total net sales. Approximately
70% of online sales during fiscal 2021 were fulfilled directly by our stores, which serve as localized points of distribution, and
our stores enabled over 90% of fiscal 2021 sales through online fulfillment and in-person sales.
COVID-19 Update
Following temporary store closures in the spring of fiscal 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our differentiated product
assortment, supply chain, technological capabilities and omni-channel platform enabled us to capitalize on strong consumer
demand as net sales increased 40.5% in fiscal 2021 compared to fiscal 2019. In response to the pandemic, we implemented
additional safety and cleaning protocols at our stores, distribution centers and corporate offices, as well as provided a temporary
15% pay premium program to our store and distribution center teammates through the end of fiscal 2020, resulting in $175
million in COVID-related costs. Following the conclusion of our temporary 15% pay premium program, in fiscal 2021 we
transitioned these teammates to compensation programs with a longer-term focus, including accelerated annual merit increases
and higher wages. Other COVID-related costs decreased significantly beginning in the second quarter of 2021 in consideration
of guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, resulting in total COVID-related costs of $15 million in fiscal
2021.
The effect that the COVID-19 pandemic may have on our future business remains uncertain, including the long-term economic
outlook, inflation and its impact on consumer discretionary spending behavior when the pandemic ends. Additionally,
COVID-19 has disrupted global supply chains, including factory closures and port congestion that have resulted in longer
transit times and rising container and transportation costs, which we expect will continue to remain elevated in the near term.
Although we have successfully managed these challenges thus far, our ability to continue to replenish our inventory to meet
current levels of consumer demand could be impacted by further delays or disruptions to the flow of products from our key
vendor partners and our vertical brand sources. Our fiscal 2022 outlook contemplates this uncertainty, and we plan to continue
to actively manage any impacts of COVID-19 on our business.
•
Consolidated same store sales performance – Our management considers same store sales, which consists of both brick
and mortar and eCommerce sales, to be an important indicator of our current performance. Same store sales results are
important to leverage our costs, which include occupancy costs, store payroll and other store expenses. Same store
sales also have a direct impact on our total net sales, net income, cash and working capital. A store is included in the
same store sales calculation during the same fiscal period that it commences its 14th full month of operations. Stores
that were permanently closed or relocated during the applicable period have been excluded from same store sales
results. Each relocated store is returned to the same store sales base during the fiscal period that it commences its 14th
full month of operations at the new location. See further discussion of our consolidated same store sales within the
“Results of Operations” section herein.
•
•
Earnings before taxes and the related operating margin – Our management views operating margin and earnings before
taxes as key indicators of our performance. The key drivers of earnings before taxes are same store sales, gross profit,
and our ability to control selling, general and administrative expenses.
Cash flows from operating activities – Cash flow generation supports our general liquidity needs and funds capital
expenditures for our omni-channel platform, which include investments in new and existing stores and our eCommerce
channel, distribution and administrative facilities, continuous improvements to information technology tools, potential
strategic acquisitions or investments that may arise from time-to-time and stockholder return initiatives, including cash
dividends and share repurchases. We typically experience lower operating cash flows in our third fiscal quarter due to
inventory purchases in advance of the holiday selling season, which normalizes in our fourth fiscal quarter. See
discussion of our fiscal 2021 cash flows compared to fiscal 2020 in the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section
herein.
•
Quality of merchandise offerings – To measure acceptance of our merchandise offerings, we monitor sell-throughs,
inventory turns, gross margins and markdown rates at the department and style level. This analysis helps us manage
inventory levels to reduce working capital requirements and deliver optimal gross margins by improving merchandise
flow and establishing appropriate price points to minimize markdowns.
•
Store productivity – To assess store-level performance, we monitor various indicators, including new store
productivity, sales per square foot, store operating contribution margin and store cash flow.
Due to temporary store closures and other actions taken in fiscal 2020 in response to the emergence of the COVID-19
pandemic, our fiscal 2021 operating plan was based on our 2019 results. Accordingly, we have also included comparative
results from fiscal 2019 in our discussion of results of operations for fiscal 2021.
Executive Summary
•
Net sales increased 28.3% to $12.29 billion in fiscal 2021 from $9.58 billion in fiscal 2020 and increased 40.5% from
$8.75 billion in fiscal 2019.
◦ Consolidated same store sales increased 26.5% from fiscal 2020, which was on top of a 9.9% consolidated same
store sales increase last year. Fiscal 2019 consolidated same store sales increased 3.7%.
◦
eCommerce sales increased 81% in the current year compared to fiscal 2019, a 9% decrease compared to fiscal
• We reported net income of $1.52 billion, or $13.87 per diluted share in fiscal 2021, compared to $530.3 million, or
$5.72 per diluted share, during fiscal 2020. Net income was $297.5 million, or $3.34 per diluted share, in fiscal 2019.
◦ Net income in the current year included $22.8 million of non-cash interest expense, net of tax, related to our
convertible senior notes due 2025 (the “Convertible Senior Notes”) and earnings per diluted share included 11.3
million shares from these notes that are designed to be offset at conversion by our bond hedge, which together
decreased earnings per diluted share by $1.83.
◦ Net income in fiscal 2020 included $16.0 million of non-cash interest expense, net of tax, related to our
Convertible Senior Notes and earnings per diluted share included 3.5 million shares from these notes that are
designed to be offset at conversion by our bond hedge, which together decreased earnings per diluted share by
2020.
$0.40.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
How We Evaluate Our Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and related
notes appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. See “Forward-Looking Statements” and
OPERATIONS
Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors”.
Business Overview
We are a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-quality sports
equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. In addition to DICK’S Sporting Goods stores, we own and operate Golf Galaxy,
Field & Stream, Public Lands, and Going Going Gone! stores, and offer our products both online and through our mobile apps.
We also own and operate DICK’S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth
sports mobile app for video streaming, scorekeeping, scheduling and communications. When used in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K, unless the context otherwise requires or specifies, any reference to “year” is to our fiscal year.
Our profitability is primarily influenced by the growth in consolidated same store sales, the strength of our gross margins
derived from our omni-channel platform and our ability to manage expenses. We have grown from 676 DICK'S Sporting Goods
stores at the end of fiscal 2016 to 730 DICK’S Sporting Goods stores at the end of fiscal 2021. Our current real estate strategy
has resulted in a reduction in the rate at which we open new DICK’S Sporting Goods stores in recent years. We intend to
continue this strategy over the next few years, which will allow us to continue to leverage the significant flexibility within our
existing real estate portfolio to capitalize on future real estate opportunities as leases come up for renewal. We expect that our
future real estate strategy will include growth in new retail concepts and experiential store prototypes. We deploy an in-house
eCommerce platform, which allows for continued innovation and enhancements to our eCommerce websites and applications,
new releases of our mobile and tablet apps, and the development of omni-channel capabilities that further integrate our online
presence with our brick and mortar stores to increase athlete engagement, including ship-from-store, buy-online, pick-up in
store or curbside and multi-channel marketing campaigns.
Our eCommerce sales penetration to total net sales increased from approximately 12% in fiscal 2016 to approximately 16% in
fiscal 2019. Our eCommerce sales growth further accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to fiscal 2019,
eCommerce sales increased 81% in fiscal 2021, and eCommerce penetration grew to 21% of total net sales. Approximately
70% of online sales during fiscal 2021 were fulfilled directly by our stores, which serve as localized points of distribution, and
our stores enabled over 90% of fiscal 2021 sales through online fulfillment and in-person sales.
COVID-19 Update
Following temporary store closures in the spring of fiscal 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our differentiated product
assortment, supply chain, technological capabilities and omni-channel platform enabled us to capitalize on strong consumer
demand as net sales increased 40.5% in fiscal 2021 compared to fiscal 2019. In response to the pandemic, we implemented
additional safety and cleaning protocols at our stores, distribution centers and corporate offices, as well as provided a temporary
15% pay premium program to our store and distribution center teammates through the end of fiscal 2020, resulting in $175
million in COVID-related costs. Following the conclusion of our temporary 15% pay premium program, in fiscal 2021 we
transitioned these teammates to compensation programs with a longer-term focus, including accelerated annual merit increases
and higher wages. Other COVID-related costs decreased significantly beginning in the second quarter of 2021 in consideration
of guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, resulting in total COVID-related costs of $15 million in fiscal
The effect that the COVID-19 pandemic may have on our future business remains uncertain, including the long-term economic
outlook, inflation and its impact on consumer discretionary spending behavior when the pandemic ends. Additionally,
COVID-19 has disrupted global supply chains, including factory closures and port congestion that have resulted in longer
transit times and rising container and transportation costs, which we expect will continue to remain elevated in the near term.
Although we have successfully managed these challenges thus far, our ability to continue to replenish our inventory to meet
current levels of consumer demand could be impacted by further delays or disruptions to the flow of products from our key
vendor partners and our vertical brand sources. Our fiscal 2022 outlook contemplates this uncertainty, and we plan to continue
to actively manage any impacts of COVID-19 on our business.
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Senior management focuses on certain key indicators to monitor our performance including:
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Consolidated same store sales performance – Our management considers same store sales, which consists of both brick
and mortar and eCommerce sales, to be an important indicator of our current performance. Same store sales results are
important to leverage our costs, which include occupancy costs, store payroll and other store expenses. Same store
sales also have a direct impact on our total net sales, net income, cash and working capital. A store is included in the
same store sales calculation during the same fiscal period that it commences its 14th full month of operations. Stores
that were permanently closed or relocated during the applicable period have been excluded from same store sales
results. Each relocated store is returned to the same store sales base during the fiscal period that it commences its 14th
full month of operations at the new location. See further discussion of our consolidated same store sales within the
“Results of Operations” section herein.
Earnings before taxes and the related operating margin – Our management views operating margin and earnings before
taxes as key indicators of our performance. The key drivers of earnings before taxes are same store sales, gross profit,
and our ability to control selling, general and administrative expenses.
Cash flows from operating activities – Cash flow generation supports our general liquidity needs and funds capital
expenditures for our omni-channel platform, which include investments in new and existing stores and our eCommerce
channel, distribution and administrative facilities, continuous improvements to information technology tools, potential
strategic acquisitions or investments that may arise from time-to-time and stockholder return initiatives, including cash
dividends and share repurchases. We typically experience lower operating cash flows in our third fiscal quarter due to
inventory purchases in advance of the holiday selling season, which normalizes in our fourth fiscal quarter. See
discussion of our fiscal 2021 cash flows compared to fiscal 2020 in the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section
herein.
Quality of merchandise offerings – To measure acceptance of our merchandise offerings, we monitor sell-throughs,
inventory turns, gross margins and markdown rates at the department and style level. This analysis helps us manage
inventory levels to reduce working capital requirements and deliver optimal gross margins by improving merchandise
flow and establishing appropriate price points to minimize markdowns.
Store productivity – To assess store-level performance, we monitor various indicators, including new store
productivity, sales per square foot, store operating contribution margin and store cash flow.
Due to temporary store closures and other actions taken in fiscal 2020 in response to the emergence of the COVID-19
pandemic, our fiscal 2021 operating plan was based on our 2019 results. Accordingly, we have also included comparative
results from fiscal 2019 in our discussion of results of operations for fiscal 2021.
Executive Summary
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Net sales increased 28.3% to $12.29 billion in fiscal 2021 from $9.58 billion in fiscal 2020 and increased 40.5% from
$8.75 billion in fiscal 2019.
◦ Consolidated same store sales increased 26.5% from fiscal 2020, which was on top of a 9.9% consolidated same
store sales increase last year. Fiscal 2019 consolidated same store sales increased 3.7%.
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eCommerce sales increased 81% in the current year compared to fiscal 2019, a 9% decrease compared to fiscal
2020.
• We reported net income of $1.52 billion, or $13.87 per diluted share in fiscal 2021, compared to $530.3 million, or
$5.72 per diluted share, during fiscal 2020. Net income was $297.5 million, or $3.34 per diluted share, in fiscal 2019.
◦ Net income in the current year included $22.8 million of non-cash interest expense, net of tax, related to our
convertible senior notes due 2025 (the “Convertible Senior Notes”) and earnings per diluted share included 11.3
million shares from these notes that are designed to be offset at conversion by our bond hedge, which together
decreased earnings per diluted share by $1.83.
◦ Net income in fiscal 2020 included $16.0 million of non-cash interest expense, net of tax, related to our
Convertible Senior Notes and earnings per diluted share included 3.5 million shares from these notes that are
designed to be offset at conversion by our bond hedge, which together decreased earnings per diluted share by
$0.40.
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In fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020, net income included approximately $15 million and $175 million of pre-tax
expenses, or $0.10 and $1.40 per diluted share, net of tax, respectively, of teammate compensation and safety
costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In addition, during fiscal 2021, we:
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Declared and paid $603.0 million in dividends, including quarterly dividends and a special dividend in the
amount of $5.50 per share, on our common stock and Class B common stock. The quarterly dividend of
$0.4375 per share we paid in the third and fourth quarters represented a 21% increase over our previous
quarterly dividend per share;
Repurchased 10.79 million shares of common stock under our share repurchase program for a total cost of $1.18
billion; and
Issued $1.5 billion of senior unsecured notes and concurrently replaced our revolving credit facility with a new
unsecured $1.6 billion revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) as part of our inaugural long-term
investment grade debt issuance, ending fiscal 2021 with $2.6 billion of cash and cash equivalents and no
borrowings under our Credit Facility.
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The following table summarizes store openings and closings in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020:
DICK’S
Sporting
Goods (2)
Fiscal 2021
Specialty
Concept
Stores (1)
DICK’S
Sporting
Goods
Total
Fiscal 2020
Specialty
Concept
Stores (1)
728
6
4
730
11
126
8
3
131
1
854
14
7
861
12
726
7
5
728
12
124
10
8
126
3
Total
850
17
13
854
15
Beginning stores
New stores
Closed stores (3)
Ending stores
Relocated stores
(1)
(2)
(3)
Includes our Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! stores, and excludes temporary
Warehouse Sale store locations. In some markets, we operate DICK’S Sporting Goods stores adjacent to our specialty
concept stores on the same property with a pass-through for our athletes. We refer to this format as a “combo store”
and include combo store openings within both the DICK’S Sporting Goods and specialty concept store reconciliations,
as applicable.
Includes two new DICK'S House of Sport store prototypes which were relocations of former DICK'S Sporting Goods
stores.
Includes our closure and sublease of four Field & Stream stores in fiscal 2020.
Results of Operations
The following table presents, for the fiscal years indicated, selected items in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a
percentage of our net sales, as well as the basis point change in percentage of net sales from fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2020 and 2019:
Basis Point
Change in
Percentage of
Net Sales from
Prior Year
2020 - 2021(A)
Basis Point
Change in
Percentage of
Net Sales from
Two Years
Ago
2019 - 2021 (A)
2021
Fiscal Year
2020 (A)
2019 (A)
100.00 %
100.00 %
100.00 %
N/A
Net sales (1)
Cost of goods sold, including occupancy
and distribution costs (2)
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (3)
Pre-opening expenses (4)
Income from operations
(Gain) loss on sale of subsidiaries (5)
Interest expense
Other (income) expense
Income before income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Net income
Other Data:
Consolidated same store sales change (6)
Number of stores at end of period (7)
Total square feet at end of period (in
millions) (7)
(650)
650
(231)
—
881
—
(4)
6
879
197
683
61.67
38.33
21.67
0.11
16.55
—
0.47
(0.14)
16.22
3.86
68.17
31.83
23.98
0.11
7.74
—
0.51
(0.20)
7.43
1.89
70.81
29.19
24.84
0.06
4.29
(0.39)
0.19
(0.18)
4.66
1.26
12.36 %
5.53 %
3.40 %
26.5 %
861
42.4
9.9 %
854
42.0
3.7 %
850
41.8
N/A
(914)
914
(317)
1,226
5
39
28
4
1,156
260
896
(A) Column does not add due to rounding.
(1) Revenue from retail sales is recognized at the point of sale, net of sales tax. Revenue from eCommerce sales, including
vendor-direct sales arrangements, is recognized upon shipment of merchandise. A provision for anticipated merchandise
returns is provided through a reduction of sales and cost of goods sold in the period that the related sales are recorded.
Revenue from gift cards and returned merchandise credits (collectively the “cards”) is deferred and recognized upon the
redemption of the cards. The cards have no expiration date.
(2) Cost of goods sold includes: the cost of merchandise (inclusive of vendor allowances, inventory shrinkage and inventory
write-downs for the lower of cost or net realizable value); freight; distribution; shipping; and store occupancy costs. We
define merchandise margin as net sales less the cost of merchandise sold. Store occupancy costs include rent, common area
maintenance charges, real estate and other asset-based taxes, general maintenance, utilities, depreciation and certain
insurance expenses.
(3) Selling, general and administrative expenses include store and field support payroll and fringe benefits, advertising, bank
card charges, operating costs associated with our internal eCommerce platform, information systems, marketing, legal,
accounting, other store expenses and all expenses associated with operating our customer support center.
(4) Pre-opening expenses, which consist primarily of rent, marketing, payroll and recruiting costs, are expensed as incurred.
Rent is recognized within pre-opening expense from the date we take possession of a site through the date the store opens.
(5) Represents the gain recorded in connection with our sale of two technology subsidiaries, Blue Sombrero and Affinity Sports,
in fiscal 2019.
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billion; and
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In fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020, net income included approximately $15 million and $175 million of pre-tax
expenses, or $0.10 and $1.40 per diluted share, net of tax, respectively, of teammate compensation and safety
costs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In addition, during fiscal 2021, we:
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Declared and paid $603.0 million in dividends, including quarterly dividends and a special dividend in the
amount of $5.50 per share, on our common stock and Class B common stock. The quarterly dividend of
$0.4375 per share we paid in the third and fourth quarters represented a 21% increase over our previous
quarterly dividend per share;
Repurchased 10.79 million shares of common stock under our share repurchase program for a total cost of $1.18
Issued $1.5 billion of senior unsecured notes and concurrently replaced our revolving credit facility with a new
unsecured $1.6 billion revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) as part of our inaugural long-term
investment grade debt issuance, ending fiscal 2021 with $2.6 billion of cash and cash equivalents and no
borrowings under our Credit Facility.
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The following table summarizes store openings and closings in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020:
DICK’S
Sporting
Goods (2)
Fiscal 2021
Specialty
Concept
Stores (1)
DICK’S
Sporting
Goods
Total
Fiscal 2020
Specialty
Concept
Stores (1)
Beginning stores
New stores
Closed stores (3)
Ending stores
Relocated stores
728
6
4
730
11
126
8
3
1
131
854
14
7
861
12
726
7
5
728
12
Total
850
17
13
854
15
124
10
8
126
3
Includes our Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! stores, and excludes temporary
Warehouse Sale store locations. In some markets, we operate DICK’S Sporting Goods stores adjacent to our specialty
concept stores on the same property with a pass-through for our athletes. We refer to this format as a “combo store”
and include combo store openings within both the DICK’S Sporting Goods and specialty concept store reconciliations,
Includes two new DICK'S House of Sport store prototypes which were relocations of former DICK'S Sporting Goods
(1)
(2)
(3)
as applicable.
stores.
Includes our closure and sublease of four Field & Stream stores in fiscal 2020.
Results of Operations
The following table presents, for the fiscal years indicated, selected items in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a
percentage of our net sales, as well as the basis point change in percentage of net sales from fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2020 and 2019:
Net sales (1)
Cost of goods sold, including occupancy
and distribution costs (2)
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative
expenses (3)
Pre-opening expenses (4)
Income from operations
(Gain) loss on sale of subsidiaries (5)
Interest expense
Other (income) expense
Income before income taxes
Provision for income taxes
Net income
Other Data:
Consolidated same store sales change (6)
Number of stores at end of period (7)
Total square feet at end of period (in
millions) (7)
2021
100.00 %
Fiscal Year
2020 (A)
100.00 %
2019 (A)
100.00 %
61.67
38.33
21.67
0.11
16.55
—
0.47
(0.14)
16.22
3.86
68.17
31.83
23.98
0.11
7.74
—
0.51
(0.20)
7.43
1.89
70.81
29.19
24.84
0.06
4.29
(0.39)
0.19
(0.18)
4.66
1.26
12.36 %
5.53 %
3.40 %
26.5 %
861
42.4
9.9 %
854
42.0
3.7 %
850
41.8
Basis Point
Change in
Percentage of
Net Sales from
Prior Year
2020 - 2021(A)
N/A
Basis Point
Change in
Percentage of
Net Sales from
Two Years
Ago
2019 - 2021 (A)
N/A
(650)
650
(231)
—
881
—
(4)
6
879
197
683
(914)
914
(317)
5
1,226
39
28
4
1,156
260
896
(A) Column does not add due to rounding.
(1) Revenue from retail sales is recognized at the point of sale, net of sales tax. Revenue from eCommerce sales, including
vendor-direct sales arrangements, is recognized upon shipment of merchandise. A provision for anticipated merchandise
returns is provided through a reduction of sales and cost of goods sold in the period that the related sales are recorded.
Revenue from gift cards and returned merchandise credits (collectively the “cards”) is deferred and recognized upon the
redemption of the cards. The cards have no expiration date.
(2) Cost of goods sold includes: the cost of merchandise (inclusive of vendor allowances, inventory shrinkage and inventory
write-downs for the lower of cost or net realizable value); freight; distribution; shipping; and store occupancy costs. We
define merchandise margin as net sales less the cost of merchandise sold. Store occupancy costs include rent, common area
maintenance charges, real estate and other asset-based taxes, general maintenance, utilities, depreciation and certain
insurance expenses.
(3) Selling, general and administrative expenses include store and field support payroll and fringe benefits, advertising, bank
card charges, operating costs associated with our internal eCommerce platform, information systems, marketing, legal,
accounting, other store expenses and all expenses associated with operating our customer support center.
(4) Pre-opening expenses, which consist primarily of rent, marketing, payroll and recruiting costs, are expensed as incurred.
Rent is recognized within pre-opening expense from the date we take possession of a site through the date the store opens.
(5) Represents the gain recorded in connection with our sale of two technology subsidiaries, Blue Sombrero and Affinity Sports,
in fiscal 2019.
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(6) Consolidated same store sales include stores that were temporarily closed during fiscal 2020 as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic. The method of calculating consolidated same store sales varies across the retail industry, including as to the
treatment of temporary store closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, our method of calculating this
metric may not be the same as other retailers’ methods.
(7) Includes our DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! stores. Excludes
temporary locations.
Note - As retailers vary in how they record costs of operating their stores and supply chain between cost of goods sold and
selling, general and administrative expenses, our gross profit rate and selling, general and administrative expenses rate may
not be comparable to other retailers. For additional information regarding the types of costs classified within cost of goods
sold, selling, general and administrative expenses or any other financial statement line items presented herein, refer to Note
1–Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included in Part IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial
Statement Schedules of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for the year ended January 29, 2022 (Fiscal 2021)
compared to the year ended January 30, 2021 (Fiscal 2020) is presented below. A discussion regarding our financial condition
and results of operations for the year ended January 30, 2021 (Fiscal 2020) compared to the year ended February 1, 2020
(Fiscal 2019) can be found under Item 7 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30,
2021, filed with the SEC on March 24, 2021.
Fiscal 2021 Compared to Fiscal 2020
Net Sales
Net sales were $12.29 billion in fiscal 2021, a 28.3% increase from net sales of $9.58 billion in fiscal 2020, due primarily to a
consolidated same store sales increase of $2.45 billion, or 26.5%, after giving effect to last year’s temporary store closures
resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining $261.6 million increase in net sales was primarily attributable to new
and relocated stores. The increase in consolidated same store sales was driven by balanced growth across hardlines, apparel and
footwear, and included an 18.8% increase in transactions and a 7.7% increase in sales per transaction. Additionally, our
consolidated same store sales increase included an increase in brick and mortar sales of over 42%, while eCommerce sales
decreased approximately 9% compared to the prior year, as both channels were impacted by last year’s temporary store
closures.
Compared to fiscal 2019, net sales increased approximately 40.5%. This included a 32.6% increase in brick and mortar sales
and an 81% increase in eCommerce sales. eCommerce sales penetration as a percentage of net sales increased to approximately
21% in the current year compared to approximately 16% during fiscal 2019. As expected, eCommerce sales penetration
decreased in the current year from 30% of net sales in fiscal 2020.
Income from Operations
Income from operations increased to $2,034.5 million in fiscal 2021 from $741.5 million in fiscal 2020 and $375.6 million in
fiscal 2019.
Gross profit increased 54.5% to $4,711.9 million in fiscal 2021 from $3,050.7 million in fiscal 2020 and increased as a
percentage of net sales by 650 basis points due primarily to higher merchandise margin and occupancy leverage. Merchandise
margin increased 407 basis points, which was driven by our differentiated product assortment and disciplined promotional
strategy, as well as a favorable sales mix. In addition, merchandise cost increases resulting from higher supply chain and input
costs were partially offset by selective price increases during the year. Occupancy costs, which after the cost of merchandise
represents the largest item within our cost of goods sold, are generally fixed on a per store basis and fluctuate based on the
number of stores that we operate. Our occupancy costs increased $14.2 million compared to fiscal 2020, but increased gross
profit as a percentage of net sales by approximately 223 basis points due to the increase in net sales. The remaining increase in
gross profit as a percentage of net sales included lower eCommerce shipping expense due primarily to a lower penetration of
eCommerce sales compared to the prior year, partially offset by increased freight expenses due to continuing global supply
chain disruptions following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gross profit included approximately $23 million of COVID-
related compensation and safety costs in fiscal 2020.
Compared to fiscal 2019, gross profit increased approximately 914 basis points as a percentage of net sales, driven primarily by
merchandise margin expansion of 626 basis points due to fewer promotions and a write-down of inventory related to the
restructuring of our hunt business in fiscal 2019, and occupancy leverage of 336 basis points. These improvements were
partially offset by higher freight costs due to the aforementioned global supply chain disruptions.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 15.9% to $2,664.1 million in the current year from $2,298.5 million in
fiscal 2020, but decreased as a percentage of net sales by 231 basis points due primarily to leverage from the increase in sales.
The $365.6 million increase was due primarily to current year cost increases to support the growth in net sales, last year’s
operating expense reductions following our temporary store closures and higher incentive compensation expense, partially
offset by lower contributions to The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, as fiscal 2020 included a $30 million contribution to
help jump-start youth sports programs struggling to return from the COVID-19 pandemic. Selling, general and administrative
expenses included approximately $15 million and $152 million of COVID-related costs in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020,
respectively. Prior year COVID-related costs were net of a $17 million benefit from employee retention tax credits provided by
the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act and included a temporary 15% pay premium program. In the current
year, we transitioned store teammates to compensation programs with a longer-term focus, including increasing and
accelerating annual merit increases and higher hourly wages, partially offsetting the year-over-year decrease in COVID-related
costs.
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(6) Consolidated same store sales include stores that were temporarily closed during fiscal 2020 as a result of the COVID-19
pandemic. The method of calculating consolidated same store sales varies across the retail industry, including as to the
treatment of temporary store closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, our method of calculating this
metric may not be the same as other retailers’ methods.
(7) Includes our DICK’S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! stores. Excludes
temporary locations.
Note - As retailers vary in how they record costs of operating their stores and supply chain between cost of goods sold and
selling, general and administrative expenses, our gross profit rate and selling, general and administrative expenses rate may
not be comparable to other retailers. For additional information regarding the types of costs classified within cost of goods
sold, selling, general and administrative expenses or any other financial statement line items presented herein, refer to Note
1–Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included in Part IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial
Statement Schedules of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for the year ended January 29, 2022 (Fiscal 2021)
compared to the year ended January 30, 2021 (Fiscal 2020) is presented below. A discussion regarding our financial condition
and results of operations for the year ended January 30, 2021 (Fiscal 2020) compared to the year ended February 1, 2020
(Fiscal 2019) can be found under Item 7 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 30,
2021, filed with the SEC on March 24, 2021.
Fiscal 2021 Compared to Fiscal 2020
Net Sales
Net sales were $12.29 billion in fiscal 2021, a 28.3% increase from net sales of $9.58 billion in fiscal 2020, due primarily to a
consolidated same store sales increase of $2.45 billion, or 26.5%, after giving effect to last year’s temporary store closures
resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining $261.6 million increase in net sales was primarily attributable to new
and relocated stores. The increase in consolidated same store sales was driven by balanced growth across hardlines, apparel and
footwear, and included an 18.8% increase in transactions and a 7.7% increase in sales per transaction. Additionally, our
consolidated same store sales increase included an increase in brick and mortar sales of over 42%, while eCommerce sales
decreased approximately 9% compared to the prior year, as both channels were impacted by last year’s temporary store
closures.
Compared to fiscal 2019, net sales increased approximately 40.5%. This included a 32.6% increase in brick and mortar sales
and an 81% increase in eCommerce sales. eCommerce sales penetration as a percentage of net sales increased to approximately
21% in the current year compared to approximately 16% during fiscal 2019. As expected, eCommerce sales penetration
decreased in the current year from 30% of net sales in fiscal 2020.
Income from Operations
Income from operations increased to $2,034.5 million in fiscal 2021 from $741.5 million in fiscal 2020 and $375.6 million in
fiscal 2019.
Gross profit increased 54.5% to $4,711.9 million in fiscal 2021 from $3,050.7 million in fiscal 2020 and increased as a
percentage of net sales by 650 basis points due primarily to higher merchandise margin and occupancy leverage. Merchandise
margin increased 407 basis points, which was driven by our differentiated product assortment and disciplined promotional
strategy, as well as a favorable sales mix. In addition, merchandise cost increases resulting from higher supply chain and input
costs were partially offset by selective price increases during the year. Occupancy costs, which after the cost of merchandise
represents the largest item within our cost of goods sold, are generally fixed on a per store basis and fluctuate based on the
number of stores that we operate. Our occupancy costs increased $14.2 million compared to fiscal 2020, but increased gross
profit as a percentage of net sales by approximately 223 basis points due to the increase in net sales. The remaining increase in
gross profit as a percentage of net sales included lower eCommerce shipping expense due primarily to a lower penetration of
eCommerce sales compared to the prior year, partially offset by increased freight expenses due to continuing global supply
chain disruptions following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gross profit included approximately $23 million of COVID-
related compensation and safety costs in fiscal 2020.
Compared to fiscal 2019, gross profit increased approximately 914 basis points as a percentage of net sales, driven primarily by
merchandise margin expansion of 626 basis points due to fewer promotions and a write-down of inventory related to the
restructuring of our hunt business in fiscal 2019, and occupancy leverage of 336 basis points. These improvements were
partially offset by higher freight costs due to the aforementioned global supply chain disruptions.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 15.9% to $2,664.1 million in the current year from $2,298.5 million in
fiscal 2020, but decreased as a percentage of net sales by 231 basis points due primarily to leverage from the increase in sales.
The $365.6 million increase was due primarily to current year cost increases to support the growth in net sales, last year’s
operating expense reductions following our temporary store closures and higher incentive compensation expense, partially
offset by lower contributions to The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, as fiscal 2020 included a $30 million contribution to
help jump-start youth sports programs struggling to return from the COVID-19 pandemic. Selling, general and administrative
expenses included approximately $15 million and $152 million of COVID-related costs in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020,
respectively. Prior year COVID-related costs were net of a $17 million benefit from employee retention tax credits provided by
the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act and included a temporary 15% pay premium program. In the current
year, we transitioned store teammates to compensation programs with a longer-term focus, including increasing and
accelerating annual merit increases and higher hourly wages, partially offsetting the year-over-year decrease in COVID-related
costs.
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Compared to fiscal 2019, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of net sales by 317 basis points
due primarily to leverage from the increase in net sales, while increasing 22.6% from $2,173.7 million in fiscal 2019. The
$490.4 million increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was due primarily to higher payroll and operating
expenses incurred to support the increase in net sales, hourly wage rate investments and higher incentive compensation
expense. Fiscal 2019 included hunt restructuring charges due to our removal of that department from 440 DICK’S Sporting
Goods stores and our exit from eight Field & Stream stores, a non-cash asset impairment and the favorable settlement of a
litigation contingency.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased to $57.8 million in fiscal 2021 compared to $48.8 million in fiscal 2020, due primarily to a full year
of interest expense on our Convertible Senior Notes, which were issued in April 2020. Interest expense included non-cash debt
discount amortization related to our Convertible Senior Notes of $30.8 million in the current year and $21.6 million in the prior
year.
Convertible Senior Notes
As of January 29, 2022, we have $575 million principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes outstanding. Cash interest accrues
at a rate of 3.25% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15. We currently anticipate that we will
repay the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes in cash to minimize dilution, whether in connection with an early
conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes or repayment at maturity in April 2025, using excess cash, free cash flow and
borrowings on our Credit Facility.
At January 29, 2022, the stock price conditions under which the Convertible Senior Notes could be convertible at the holders’
option were met. However, the Company has not received any material conversion requests through the filing date of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K. There can be no assurance as to the availability of capital to fund such repayments, or to the
extent that capital is available through additional debt issuances or refinancing of the Convertible Senior Notes, that such capital
will be available on terms that are favorable to us. See Part IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Note 10–
Convertible Senior Notes for additional details.
Other Income
Capital Expenditures
Other income decreased to $17.8 million in fiscal 2021 compared to $19.1 million in fiscal 2020. Other income primarily
relates to changes in our deferred compensation plan investment values, which we account for by recognizing investment
income or expense and recording a corresponding charge or reduction to selling, general and administrative costs.
Income Taxes
Our effective tax rate decreased to 23.8% in the current year from 25.5% in fiscal 2020. The current year effective tax rate was
favorably impacted by the vesting of employee equity awards at a higher share price than awards that vested in the prior year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash on hand at January 29, 2022 was $2.6 billion, which was further strengthened as a result of our issuance of $1.5
billion investment-grade senior notes. We believe that we have sufficient cash flows from operations and cash on hand to
operate our business for at least the next 12 months, supplemented by funds available under our new unsecured $1.6 billion
Credit Facility, if necessary. We may require additional funding should we pursue strategic acquisitions, settle all or a portion
of the Convertible Senior Notes, undertake share repurchases, pursue other investments or engage in store expansion rates in
excess of historical levels. We had no revolving credit facility borrowings at any point during fiscal 2021.
The following sections describe the potential short and long term impacts to our liquidity and capital requirements.
Our capital expenditures are primarily allocated toward the development of our omni-channel platform, including investments
in new and existing stores and eCommerce technology, while we have also invested in our supply chain and corporate
technology capabilities. In fiscal 2021, capital expenditures totaled $308.3 million on a gross basis and $268.1 million on a net
basis, which includes tenant allowances provided by landlords.
We anticipate that fiscal 2022 capital expenditures will be in a range of $340 to $365 million, net of tenant allowances provided
by landlords. We expect our expenditures to be concentrated on improvements within our existing stores and new store
development, as well as on continued investments in technology to enhance our store fulfillment and in-store pickup
capabilities.
Share Repurchases
From time-to-time, we may opportunistically repurchase shares of our common stock under favorable market conditions. In
fiscal 2021, we repurchased approximately 10.79 million shares of our common stock for $1.18 billion. We currently operate
under a $2.0 billion share repurchase program that was authorized by the Board of Directors in December 2021. As of January
29, 2022, the available amount remaining under the December 2021 authorization was $1.85 billion.
Any future share repurchase programs are subject to the authorization by our Board of Directors and will be dependent upon
future earnings, cash flows, financial requirements and other factors.
Leases
Dividends
We lease all of our stores, three of our distribution centers and certain equipment under non-cancellable operating leases that
expire at various dates through 2033. Over two-thirds of our DICK’S Sporting Goods stores will be up for lease renewal at our
option over the next five years, and we plan to leverage the significant flexibility within our existing real estate portfolio to
capitalize on future real estate opportunities. See Part IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Note 7–Leases
for additional details.
Revolving Credit Facility
We have available to us a $1.6 billion Credit Facility, which includes a maximum amount of $75 million to be issued in the
form of letters of credit. As of January 29, 2022, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility, and we have
total remaining borrowing capacity, after adjusting for $16.1 million of standby letters of credit, of $1.58 billion. See Part IV.
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Note 8–Revolving Credit Facility for additional details.
Senior Notes
As of January 29, 2022, we have $750 million principal amount of senior notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”) and $750 million
of senior notes due 2052 outstanding (the “2052 Notes” and together with the 2032 Notes, the “Senior Notes”). Cash interest
accrues at a rate of 3.15% per year on the 2032 Notes and 4.10% per year on the 2052 Notes, each of which are payable semi-
annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15. See Part IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Note 9–Senior
Notes for additional details.
As of January 29, 2022, the Senior Notes were assigned long-term credit ratings by Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s rating
agencies of Baa3 and BBB, respectively.
In fiscal 2021, we paid $603.0 million of dividends to our shareholders, which included a special dividend in the amount of
$5.50 per share. On March 7, 2022, our Board of Directors declared an 11% increase in our quarterly cash dividend compared
to the previous quarterly per share amount. The dividend of $0.4875 per share of common stock and Class B common stock is
payable on March 25, 2022 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 18, 2022.
The declaration of future dividends and the establishment of the per share amount, record dates and payment dates for any such
future dividends are subject to authorization by our Board of Directors and are dependent upon multiple factors, including
future earnings, cash flows, financial requirements and other considerations.
Supply Chain Financing
We have entered into supply chain financing arrangements with several financial institutions, whereby suppliers have the
opportunity to settle outstanding payment obligations early at a discount. In turn, we settle invoices with the financial
institutions in accordance with the original supplier payment terms. Our rights and obligations to our suppliers, including
amounts due and scheduled payment terms, are not impacted. Our liability associated with the funded participation in the
arrangements, which is presented within accounts payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, was $76.0 million and $67.5
million as of January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, respectively.
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litigation contingency.
Interest Expense
year.
Other Income
Income Taxes
Leases
for additional details.
Revolving Credit Facility
Senior Notes
Compared to fiscal 2019, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of net sales by 317 basis points
due primarily to leverage from the increase in net sales, while increasing 22.6% from $2,173.7 million in fiscal 2019. The
$490.4 million increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was due primarily to higher payroll and operating
expenses incurred to support the increase in net sales, hourly wage rate investments and higher incentive compensation
expense. Fiscal 2019 included hunt restructuring charges due to our removal of that department from 440 DICK’S Sporting
Goods stores and our exit from eight Field & Stream stores, a non-cash asset impairment and the favorable settlement of a
Interest expense increased to $57.8 million in fiscal 2021 compared to $48.8 million in fiscal 2020, due primarily to a full year
of interest expense on our Convertible Senior Notes, which were issued in April 2020. Interest expense included non-cash debt
discount amortization related to our Convertible Senior Notes of $30.8 million in the current year and $21.6 million in the prior
Other income decreased to $17.8 million in fiscal 2021 compared to $19.1 million in fiscal 2020. Other income primarily
relates to changes in our deferred compensation plan investment values, which we account for by recognizing investment
income or expense and recording a corresponding charge or reduction to selling, general and administrative costs.
Our effective tax rate decreased to 23.8% in the current year from 25.5% in fiscal 2020. The current year effective tax rate was
favorably impacted by the vesting of employee equity awards at a higher share price than awards that vested in the prior year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash on hand at January 29, 2022 was $2.6 billion, which was further strengthened as a result of our issuance of $1.5
billion investment-grade senior notes. We believe that we have sufficient cash flows from operations and cash on hand to
operate our business for at least the next 12 months, supplemented by funds available under our new unsecured $1.6 billion
Credit Facility, if necessary. We may require additional funding should we pursue strategic acquisitions, settle all or a portion
of the Convertible Senior Notes, undertake share repurchases, pursue other investments or engage in store expansion rates in
excess of historical levels. We had no revolving credit facility borrowings at any point during fiscal 2021.
The following sections describe the potential short and long term impacts to our liquidity and capital requirements.
We lease all of our stores, three of our distribution centers and certain equipment under non-cancellable operating leases that
expire at various dates through 2033. Over two-thirds of our DICK’S Sporting Goods stores will be up for lease renewal at our
option over the next five years, and we plan to leverage the significant flexibility within our existing real estate portfolio to
capitalize on future real estate opportunities. See Part IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Note 7–Leases
We have available to us a $1.6 billion Credit Facility, which includes a maximum amount of $75 million to be issued in the
form of letters of credit. As of January 29, 2022, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility, and we have
total remaining borrowing capacity, after adjusting for $16.1 million of standby letters of credit, of $1.58 billion. See Part IV.
Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Note 8–Revolving Credit Facility for additional details.
As of January 29, 2022, we have $750 million principal amount of senior notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”) and $750 million
of senior notes due 2052 outstanding (the “2052 Notes” and together with the 2032 Notes, the “Senior Notes”). Cash interest
accrues at a rate of 3.15% per year on the 2032 Notes and 4.10% per year on the 2052 Notes, each of which are payable semi-
annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15. See Part IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Note 9–Senior
Notes for additional details.
agencies of Baa3 and BBB, respectively.
As of January 29, 2022, the Senior Notes were assigned long-term credit ratings by Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s rating
Convertible Senior Notes
As of January 29, 2022, we have $575 million principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes outstanding. Cash interest accrues
at a rate of 3.25% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15. We currently anticipate that we will
repay the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes in cash to minimize dilution, whether in connection with an early
conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes or repayment at maturity in April 2025, using excess cash, free cash flow and
borrowings on our Credit Facility.
At January 29, 2022, the stock price conditions under which the Convertible Senior Notes could be convertible at the holders’
option were met. However, the Company has not received any material conversion requests through the filing date of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K. There can be no assurance as to the availability of capital to fund such repayments, or to the
extent that capital is available through additional debt issuances or refinancing of the Convertible Senior Notes, that such capital
will be available on terms that are favorable to us. See Part IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Note 10–
Convertible Senior Notes for additional details.
Capital Expenditures
Our capital expenditures are primarily allocated toward the development of our omni-channel platform, including investments
in new and existing stores and eCommerce technology, while we have also invested in our supply chain and corporate
technology capabilities. In fiscal 2021, capital expenditures totaled $308.3 million on a gross basis and $268.1 million on a net
basis, which includes tenant allowances provided by landlords.
We anticipate that fiscal 2022 capital expenditures will be in a range of $340 to $365 million, net of tenant allowances provided
by landlords. We expect our expenditures to be concentrated on improvements within our existing stores and new store
development, as well as on continued investments in technology to enhance our store fulfillment and in-store pickup
capabilities.
Share Repurchases
From time-to-time, we may opportunistically repurchase shares of our common stock under favorable market conditions. In
fiscal 2021, we repurchased approximately 10.79 million shares of our common stock for $1.18 billion. We currently operate
under a $2.0 billion share repurchase program that was authorized by the Board of Directors in December 2021. As of January
29, 2022, the available amount remaining under the December 2021 authorization was $1.85 billion.
Any future share repurchase programs are subject to the authorization by our Board of Directors and will be dependent upon
future earnings, cash flows, financial requirements and other factors.
Dividends
In fiscal 2021, we paid $603.0 million of dividends to our shareholders, which included a special dividend in the amount of
$5.50 per share. On March 7, 2022, our Board of Directors declared an 11% increase in our quarterly cash dividend compared
to the previous quarterly per share amount. The dividend of $0.4875 per share of common stock and Class B common stock is
payable on March 25, 2022 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 18, 2022.
The declaration of future dividends and the establishment of the per share amount, record dates and payment dates for any such
future dividends are subject to authorization by our Board of Directors and are dependent upon multiple factors, including
future earnings, cash flows, financial requirements and other considerations.
Supply Chain Financing
We have entered into supply chain financing arrangements with several financial institutions, whereby suppliers have the
opportunity to settle outstanding payment obligations early at a discount. In turn, we settle invoices with the financial
institutions in accordance with the original supplier payment terms. Our rights and obligations to our suppliers, including
amounts due and scheduled payment terms, are not impacted. Our liability associated with the funded participation in the
arrangements, which is presented within accounts payable on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, was $76.0 million and $67.5
million as of January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, respectively.
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Cash Flows
Changes in cash and cash equivalents for the last three fiscal years are as follows (in millions):
January 29,
2022
Fiscal Year Ended
January 30,
2021
February 1,
2020
Shrink expense is accrued as a percentage of merchandise sales based on historical shrink trends. We perform physical
inventories at our stores and distribution centers throughout the year. The shrink reserve represents the cumulative loss estimate
for each of our locations since the last physical inventory date through the reporting date. Estimates by location and in the
aggregate are impacted by internal and external factors and may vary significantly from actual results.
Business Development Allowances
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
$
1,616.9 $
1,552.8 $
(344.0)
(287.7)
(0.1)
(224.2)
260.0
0.1
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
$
985.1 $
1,588.7 $
404.6
(129.3)
(319.6)
—
(44.3)
Business development allowances include allowances, rebates and cooperative advertising funds received from vendors. These
funds are determined for each fiscal year and the majority are based on various quantitative contract terms. Amounts we expect
to receive from vendors for the purchase of merchandise inventories (“vendor allowances”) are recognized as a reduction of
cost of goods sold as the merchandise is sold. Amounts that represent a reimbursement of costs incurred, such as cooperative
advertising, are recorded as a reduction to the related expense in the period that the expense is incurred. We record estimates of
earned allowances based on the latest projected purchase volumes and advertising forecasts.
Operating Activities
Cash flows provided by operating activities increased $64.1 million in fiscal 2021 compared to fiscal 2020. The increase was
primarily due to higher earnings, partially offset by higher cash payments for inventory and accounts payable to replenish
inventory following a 11.3% inventory decrease in fiscal 2020, which included precautionary reductions in inventory receipts in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain constraints and a 9.5% sales increase in fiscal 2020 compared to fiscal 2019.
The remaining year-over-year decrease in operating cash flows was primarily due to our fiscal 2020 deferrals of rent payments
in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that we paid in fiscal 2021 and qualified payroll tax deferrals and related payments as
permitted by the CARES Act.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities for fiscal 2021 was $344.0 million, an increase of $119.8 million compared to the prior year.
Gross capital expenditures increased $84.2 million, which included investments to enhance the athlete experience in our
existing stores, including merchandise presentation, improving the fitting and lesson experience in our golf business, and store
remodel and facility investments. Cash used in investing activities in fiscal 2021 also reflected $45.4 million of deposits and
other investing activities, which included progress payments for the purchase of corporate aircraft.
Financing Activities
Financing activities have historically consisted of capital return initiatives, including share repurchases and cash dividend
payments, cash flows generated from stock option exercises and cash activity associated with our Credit Facility, or other
financing sources. Cash flows used in financing activities for fiscal 2021 included over $1.1 billion in share repurchases and the
payment of a special dividend of $5.50 per share, which was partially offset by our issuance of the Senior Notes that provided
net proceeds of approximately $1.5 billion. Prior year cash flows provided by financing activities included precautionary
measures we took in response to the COVID-19 pandemic during fiscal 2020, which included activities related to the issuance
of the Convertible Senior Notes and the temporary suspension of share repurchases.
Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates
Our significant accounting policies are described in Part IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Note 1–Basis
of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Critical accounting policies are those that we believe are both
1) most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and 2) require our most difficult,
subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently
uncertain. Judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of such policies may result in materially different amounts
being reported under different conditions or using different assumptions.
We consider the following policies to be the most critical in understanding the judgments that are involved in preparing our
consolidated financial statements.
Inventory Valuation
We value inventory using the lower of weighted average cost and net realizable value, which is generally based on the selling
price expectations of the merchandise. We regularly review inventories to determine if the carrying value of the inventory
exceeds net realizable value and, when determined necessary, record a reserve to reduce the carrying value to net realizable
value. Changes in customer merchandise preference, current and anticipated demand, consumer spending, weather patterns,
economic conditions, business trends or merchandising strategies could cause our inventory to be exposed to obsolescence or
slow-moving merchandise.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill, indefinite-lived and other finite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis, or whenever
circumstances indicate that a decline in value may have occurred. Our evaluation for impairment requires accounting judgments
and financial estimates in determining the fair value of the reporting unit or asset. If these judgments or estimates change in the
future, we may be required to record impairment charges for these assets.
Our goodwill impairment test compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. We determine the fair value of
our reporting units using a combination of an income approach and a market approach. Estimates may differ from actual results
due to, among other things, economic conditions, changes to our business models, or changes in operating performance.
Significant differences between these estimates and actual results could result in future impairment charges and could
materially affect our future financial results. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets
assigned to that reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit
exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, an impairment charge is recorded to reduce the carrying value of the reporting unit
to its fair value. As of January 29, 2022, we had no reporting units at risk of impairment.
Similar to our test for impairment of goodwill, the impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets involves comparing
their estimated fair values to their carrying values. We estimate the fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, which are
comprised almost entirely of trademarks and trade names, based on an income approach using the relief-from-royalty method,
which assumes that, in lieu of ownership, a third-party would be willing to pay a royalty in order to derive a benefit from these
types of assets. This approach is dependent on a number of factors, including estimates of future sales projections and growth,
royalty rates in the category of intellectual property, discount rates and other variables. If actual results are not consistent with
our estimates and assumptions used in estimating fair value, we may be exposed to material losses. We recognize an
impairment charge when the estimated fair value of the intangible asset is less than its carrying value. We recorded no such
impairments in fiscal 2021 or 2020.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We review long-lived assets whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of these assets may not be
recoverable based on estimated undiscounted future cash flows. Assets are reviewed at the lowest level for which independent
cash flows can be identified, which is typically the store level. We use an income approach to determine the fair value of
individual store locations, which requires discounting projected future cash flows over each store’s remaining lease term. When
determining the stream of projected future cash flows associated with an individual store location, we make assumptions about
key store variables that incorporate local market conditions, including sales growth rates, gross margin and controllable
expenses, such as store payroll. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of the store location is not
recoverable and exceeds its fair value.
Self-Insurance
We are self-insured for certain losses related to health, workers' compensation and general liability insurance, although we
maintain stop-loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit our liability exposure. Liabilities associated with these losses are
estimated in part by considering historical claim experience, industry factors, severity factors and other actuarial assumptions.
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Cash Flows
Changes in cash and cash equivalents for the last three fiscal years are as follows (in millions):
Fiscal Year Ended
January 29,
January 30,
2022
2021
February 1,
2020
Shrink expense is accrued as a percentage of merchandise sales based on historical shrink trends. We perform physical
inventories at our stores and distribution centers throughout the year. The shrink reserve represents the cumulative loss estimate
for each of our locations since the last physical inventory date through the reporting date. Estimates by location and in the
aggregate are impacted by internal and external factors and may vary significantly from actual results.
Business Development Allowances
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
$
1,616.9 $
1,552.8 $
(344.0)
(287.7)
(0.1)
(224.2)
260.0
0.1
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
$
985.1 $
1,588.7 $
404.6
(129.3)
(319.6)
—
(44.3)
Business development allowances include allowances, rebates and cooperative advertising funds received from vendors. These
funds are determined for each fiscal year and the majority are based on various quantitative contract terms. Amounts we expect
to receive from vendors for the purchase of merchandise inventories (“vendor allowances”) are recognized as a reduction of
cost of goods sold as the merchandise is sold. Amounts that represent a reimbursement of costs incurred, such as cooperative
advertising, are recorded as a reduction to the related expense in the period that the expense is incurred. We record estimates of
earned allowances based on the latest projected purchase volumes and advertising forecasts.
Operating Activities
Cash flows provided by operating activities increased $64.1 million in fiscal 2021 compared to fiscal 2020. The increase was
primarily due to higher earnings, partially offset by higher cash payments for inventory and accounts payable to replenish
inventory following a 11.3% inventory decrease in fiscal 2020, which included precautionary reductions in inventory receipts in
response to the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain constraints and a 9.5% sales increase in fiscal 2020 compared to fiscal 2019.
The remaining year-over-year decrease in operating cash flows was primarily due to our fiscal 2020 deferrals of rent payments
in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that we paid in fiscal 2021 and qualified payroll tax deferrals and related payments as
permitted by the CARES Act.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities for fiscal 2021 was $344.0 million, an increase of $119.8 million compared to the prior year.
Gross capital expenditures increased $84.2 million, which included investments to enhance the athlete experience in our
existing stores, including merchandise presentation, improving the fitting and lesson experience in our golf business, and store
remodel and facility investments. Cash used in investing activities in fiscal 2021 also reflected $45.4 million of deposits and
other investing activities, which included progress payments for the purchase of corporate aircraft.
Financing Activities
Financing activities have historically consisted of capital return initiatives, including share repurchases and cash dividend
payments, cash flows generated from stock option exercises and cash activity associated with our Credit Facility, or other
financing sources. Cash flows used in financing activities for fiscal 2021 included over $1.1 billion in share repurchases and the
payment of a special dividend of $5.50 per share, which was partially offset by our issuance of the Senior Notes that provided
net proceeds of approximately $1.5 billion. Prior year cash flows provided by financing activities included precautionary
measures we took in response to the COVID-19 pandemic during fiscal 2020, which included activities related to the issuance
of the Convertible Senior Notes and the temporary suspension of share repurchases.
Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates
Our significant accounting policies are described in Part IV. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Note 1–Basis
of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Critical accounting policies are those that we believe are both
1) most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and 2) require our most difficult,
subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently
uncertain. Judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of such policies may result in materially different amounts
being reported under different conditions or using different assumptions.
We consider the following policies to be the most critical in understanding the judgments that are involved in preparing our
consolidated financial statements.
Inventory Valuation
We value inventory using the lower of weighted average cost and net realizable value, which is generally based on the selling
price expectations of the merchandise. We regularly review inventories to determine if the carrying value of the inventory
exceeds net realizable value and, when determined necessary, record a reserve to reduce the carrying value to net realizable
value. Changes in customer merchandise preference, current and anticipated demand, consumer spending, weather patterns,
economic conditions, business trends or merchandising strategies could cause our inventory to be exposed to obsolescence or
slow-moving merchandise.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill, indefinite-lived and other finite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment on an annual basis, or whenever
circumstances indicate that a decline in value may have occurred. Our evaluation for impairment requires accounting judgments
and financial estimates in determining the fair value of the reporting unit or asset. If these judgments or estimates change in the
future, we may be required to record impairment charges for these assets.
Our goodwill impairment test compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. We determine the fair value of
our reporting units using a combination of an income approach and a market approach. Estimates may differ from actual results
due to, among other things, economic conditions, changes to our business models, or changes in operating performance.
Significant differences between these estimates and actual results could result in future impairment charges and could
materially affect our future financial results. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets
assigned to that reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit
exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, an impairment charge is recorded to reduce the carrying value of the reporting unit
to its fair value. As of January 29, 2022, we had no reporting units at risk of impairment.
Similar to our test for impairment of goodwill, the impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets involves comparing
their estimated fair values to their carrying values. We estimate the fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets, which are
comprised almost entirely of trademarks and trade names, based on an income approach using the relief-from-royalty method,
which assumes that, in lieu of ownership, a third-party would be willing to pay a royalty in order to derive a benefit from these
types of assets. This approach is dependent on a number of factors, including estimates of future sales projections and growth,
royalty rates in the category of intellectual property, discount rates and other variables. If actual results are not consistent with
our estimates and assumptions used in estimating fair value, we may be exposed to material losses. We recognize an
impairment charge when the estimated fair value of the intangible asset is less than its carrying value. We recorded no such
impairments in fiscal 2021 or 2020.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We review long-lived assets whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of these assets may not be
recoverable based on estimated undiscounted future cash flows. Assets are reviewed at the lowest level for which independent
cash flows can be identified, which is typically the store level. We use an income approach to determine the fair value of
individual store locations, which requires discounting projected future cash flows over each store’s remaining lease term. When
determining the stream of projected future cash flows associated with an individual store location, we make assumptions about
key store variables that incorporate local market conditions, including sales growth rates, gross margin and controllable
expenses, such as store payroll. An impairment loss is recognized when the carrying amount of the store location is not
recoverable and exceeds its fair value.
Self-Insurance
We are self-insured for certain losses related to health, workers' compensation and general liability insurance, although we
maintain stop-loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit our liability exposure. Liabilities associated with these losses are
estimated in part by considering historical claim experience, industry factors, severity factors and other actuarial assumptions.
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Stock-Based Compensation
We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with fair value recognition provisions. We use the Black-Scholes
pricing model to estimate fair value of our stock options, which requires the input of multiple assumptions, such as the length of
time employees will retain their vested stock options before exercising them (“expected term”), the volatility of our common
stock price over the expected term and the expected dividend yield. In addition, we estimate the number of awards that will
ultimately not complete their vesting requirements (“forfeitures”) and recognize expense for those stock awards expected to
vest. Changes in the assumptions can materially affect the estimate of fair value of stock-based compensation and consequently,
the related amount recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
We maintain our Credit Facility to support potential liquidity and capital needs. The interest rate under our current Credit
Facility is variable and is benchmarked to, at our option, a base rate or an adjusted secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”)
plus, in each case, an applicable margin percentage. As of January 29, 2022, there were no outstanding borrowings under the
Credit Facility, and we did not draw on our current or former Credit Facility during fiscal 2021. Accordingly, a hypothetical
100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates would not have materially affected our financial condition, results of
operations or cash flows.
The cash coupons on our Senior Notes and Convertible Senior Notes are fixed. Accordingly interest expense related to these
instruments is not affected by interest rate fluctuations. However, the fair value of our fixed rate debt will generally fluctuate
with movements of interest rates. The fair value of our debt instruments with fixed interest rates is disclosed in Part IV. Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Note 11–Fair Value Measurements.
Credit Risk
In April 2020, we issued the Convertible Senior Notes. In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Senior Notes, we
also entered into five-year convertible bond hedges with several parties (“the counterparties”) and/or certain of their affiliates.
Subject to the movement in our common stock price, we could be exposed to credit risk arising out of settling the convertible
bond hedges. Based on our review of the possible settlements and the credit strength of the counterparties and their affiliates,
we believe that we do not have a material exposure to credit risk as a result of these transactions.
Impact of Inflation
Inflationary factors such as increases in the cost of our products, overhead costs or wage rates may adversely affect our
operating results. Although we do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our financial position or results of
operations to date, a high rate of inflation in the future may adversely impact consumer demand or have an adverse effect on our
ability to maintain current levels of gross margin and selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales if
the selling prices of our products do not increase with inflation.
Seasonality and Quarterly Results
Our business is subject to seasonal influences, including the success of holiday selling season and the impact of unseasonable
weather conditions. Although our highest sales and operating income results have historically occurred in the second and fourth
fiscal quarters, our business has increasingly been less affected by seasonal fluctuations in recent years. However, results for
any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the fiscal year.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The financial statements required to be filed hereunder are set forth on pages 47 through 71 of this Annual Report on Form 10-
K.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
None.
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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management,
including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the
disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based upon that
evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer
concluded that, as of January 29, 2022, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that
material information for the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, required to be disclosed by the Company in
reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods
specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) rules and forms, and that it is accumulated and communicated
to management, including our principal executive and financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate
to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Report of Management on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.
Internal control over financial reporting is a process to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial
reporting for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Internal control over financial reporting includes: maintaining records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect our
transactions; providing reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary for preparation of our financial
statements; providing reasonable assurance that receipts and expenditures of Company assets are made in accordance with
management authorization; and providing reasonable assurance that unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of Company
assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements would be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Because of
its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting is not intended to provide absolute assurance that a
misstatement of our financial statements would be prevented or detected.
The Company’s management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based
on the framework and criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013), issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. This evaluation included review of the documentation of controls,
evaluation of the design effectiveness of controls, testing of the operating effectiveness of controls and a conclusion on this
evaluation. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was
effective as of January 29, 2022.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an attestation report on the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting included on the following page of this document.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, there were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations of Control Systems
There are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any control system, including the potential for human error and the
circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Additionally, judgments in decision making can be faulty and
breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. An effective control system can provide only reasonable, not
absolute, assurance that the control objectives of the system are adequately met. Accordingly, our management, including our
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our control system can prevent or detect all error or
fraud. Finally, projections of any evaluation or assessment of effectiveness of a control system to future periods are subject to
the risks that, over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in an entity’s operating environment or
deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies and procedures.
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Stock-Based Compensation
We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with fair value recognition provisions. We use the Black-Scholes
pricing model to estimate fair value of our stock options, which requires the input of multiple assumptions, such as the length of
time employees will retain their vested stock options before exercising them (“expected term”), the volatility of our common
stock price over the expected term and the expected dividend yield. In addition, we estimate the number of awards that will
ultimately not complete their vesting requirements (“forfeitures”) and recognize expense for those stock awards expected to
vest. Changes in the assumptions can materially affect the estimate of fair value of stock-based compensation and consequently,
the related amount recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
We maintain our Credit Facility to support potential liquidity and capital needs. The interest rate under our current Credit
Facility is variable and is benchmarked to, at our option, a base rate or an adjusted secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”)
plus, in each case, an applicable margin percentage. As of January 29, 2022, there were no outstanding borrowings under the
Credit Facility, and we did not draw on our current or former Credit Facility during fiscal 2021. Accordingly, a hypothetical
100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates would not have materially affected our financial condition, results of
operations or cash flows.
The cash coupons on our Senior Notes and Convertible Senior Notes are fixed. Accordingly interest expense related to these
instruments is not affected by interest rate fluctuations. However, the fair value of our fixed rate debt will generally fluctuate
with movements of interest rates. The fair value of our debt instruments with fixed interest rates is disclosed in Part IV. Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules, Note 11–Fair Value Measurements.
Credit Risk
Impact of Inflation
In April 2020, we issued the Convertible Senior Notes. In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Senior Notes, we
also entered into five-year convertible bond hedges with several parties (“the counterparties”) and/or certain of their affiliates.
Subject to the movement in our common stock price, we could be exposed to credit risk arising out of settling the convertible
bond hedges. Based on our review of the possible settlements and the credit strength of the counterparties and their affiliates,
we believe that we do not have a material exposure to credit risk as a result of these transactions.
Inflationary factors such as increases in the cost of our products, overhead costs or wage rates may adversely affect our
operating results. Although we do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our financial position or results of
operations to date, a high rate of inflation in the future may adversely impact consumer demand or have an adverse effect on our
ability to maintain current levels of gross margin and selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales if
the selling prices of our products do not increase with inflation.
Seasonality and Quarterly Results
Our business is subject to seasonal influences, including the success of holiday selling season and the impact of unseasonable
weather conditions. Although our highest sales and operating income results have historically occurred in the second and fourth
fiscal quarters, our business has increasingly been less affected by seasonal fluctuations in recent years. However, results for
any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the fiscal year.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The financial statements required to be filed hereunder are set forth on pages 47 through 71 of this Annual Report on Form 10-
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
None.
K.
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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management,
including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the
disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based upon that
evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer
concluded that, as of January 29, 2022, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that
material information for the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, required to be disclosed by the Company in
reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods
specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) rules and forms, and that it is accumulated and communicated
to management, including our principal executive and financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate
to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Report of Management on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.
Internal control over financial reporting is a process to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial
reporting for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Internal control over financial reporting includes: maintaining records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect our
transactions; providing reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary for preparation of our financial
statements; providing reasonable assurance that receipts and expenditures of Company assets are made in accordance with
management authorization; and providing reasonable assurance that unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of Company
assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements would be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Because of
its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting is not intended to provide absolute assurance that a
misstatement of our financial statements would be prevented or detected.
The Company’s management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based
on the framework and criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013), issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. This evaluation included review of the documentation of controls,
evaluation of the design effectiveness of controls, testing of the operating effectiveness of controls and a conclusion on this
evaluation. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was
effective as of January 29, 2022.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an attestation report on the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting included on the following page of this document.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, there were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations of Control Systems
There are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any control system, including the potential for human error and the
circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Additionally, judgments in decision making can be faulty and
breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake. An effective control system can provide only reasonable, not
absolute, assurance that the control objectives of the system are adequately met. Accordingly, our management, including our
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our control system can prevent or detect all error or
fraud. Finally, projections of any evaluation or assessment of effectiveness of a control system to future periods are subject to
the risks that, over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in an entity’s operating environment or
deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies and procedures.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
To the stockholders and the Board of Directors of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
None.
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. and subsidiaries (the
“Company”) as of January 29, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company
maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of January 29, 2022, based on criteria
established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended January 29, 2022, of the Company and our report
dated March 23, 2022, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Report of
Management on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all
material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk
that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit
provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures
that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and
dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
March 23, 2022
Not Applicable.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
(a)
Information relative to Directors of the Company will be set forth under the section entitled “Item 1 - Election of Directors”
in the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement for the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (“2022 Proxy Statement”) and
is incorporated herein by reference.
(b) Information with respect to Executive Officers of the Company is set forth in Part I, Item 1 “Business.”
(c)
Information with respect to compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is set forth under the
section entitled “Stock Ownership” in the 2022 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
(d) The Company has adopted a code of ethics that applies to all of its employees, including its principal executive officer,
principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, controller and other executive officers, and has adopted a separate
code of ethics that applies to the Board of Directors, the complete text of which are available through the Investor Relations
section of the Company’s website at dicks.com/investors. If the Company makes any amendments to either code of ethics
other than technical, administrative, or other non-substantive amendments, or grants any waivers, including implicit
waivers, from a provision of the Code of Conduct applicable to the Company’s principal executive officer, principal
financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller or persons performing similar functions, the Company will
disclose the nature of the amendment or waiver, its effective date and to whom it applies on its website or in a Current
Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC. The Company’s website does not form a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-
K.
(e)
Information on our audit committee and audit committee financial experts will be set forth under the section entitled
“Corporate Governance” in the 2022 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item is set forth under the sections entitled “Executive Compensation”, “Compensation
Tables”, “Corporate Governance” and “Item 1 - Election of Directors” in the Company’s 2022 Proxy Statement and is
incorporated herein by reference. The information under the caption “Executive Compensation - Compensation Committee
Report” shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by
reference into a future filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent the
Company specifically incorporates the information by reference.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
To the stockholders and the Board of Directors of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
None.
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. and subsidiaries (the
“Company”) as of January 29, 2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company
maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of January 29, 2022, based on criteria
established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended January 29, 2022, of the Company and our report
dated March 23, 2022, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Report of
Management on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all
material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk
that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit
provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures
that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and
dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
March 23, 2022
Not Applicable.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
(a)
Information relative to Directors of the Company will be set forth under the section entitled “Item 1 - Election of Directors”
in the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement for the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (“2022 Proxy Statement”) and
is incorporated herein by reference.
(b) Information with respect to Executive Officers of the Company is set forth in Part I, Item 1 “Business.”
(c)
Information with respect to compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is set forth under the
section entitled “Stock Ownership” in the 2022 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
(d) The Company has adopted a code of ethics that applies to all of its employees, including its principal executive officer,
principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, controller and other executive officers, and has adopted a separate
code of ethics that applies to the Board of Directors, the complete text of which are available through the Investor Relations
section of the Company’s website at dicks.com/investors. If the Company makes any amendments to either code of ethics
other than technical, administrative, or other non-substantive amendments, or grants any waivers, including implicit
waivers, from a provision of the Code of Conduct applicable to the Company’s principal executive officer, principal
financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller or persons performing similar functions, the Company will
disclose the nature of the amendment or waiver, its effective date and to whom it applies on its website or in a Current
Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC. The Company’s website does not form a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-
K.
(e)
Information on our audit committee and audit committee financial experts will be set forth under the section entitled
“Corporate Governance” in the 2022 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item is set forth under the sections entitled “Executive Compensation”, “Compensation
Tables”, “Corporate Governance” and “Item 1 - Election of Directors” in the Company’s 2022 Proxy Statement and is
incorporated herein by reference. The information under the caption “Executive Compensation - Compensation Committee
Report” shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by
reference into a future filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent the
Company specifically incorporates the information by reference.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
(1) Financial Statements. The Consolidated Financial Statements required to be filed hereunder are listed in the Index
to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 44 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(2) Financial Statement Schedule. The consolidated financial statement schedule to be filed hereunder is included on
page 77 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Other schedules have not been included because they are not
applicable or because the information is included elsewhere in this report.
(3) Exhibits. The Exhibits listed in the Index to Exhibits, which appears on pages 72 to 74 and is incorporated herein
by reference, are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain Exhibits are incorporated by reference
from documents previously filed by the Company with the SEC pursuant to Rule 12b-32 under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Part of the information required by this Item will be set forth under the caption “Stock Ownership” in the Company’s 2022
Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. The following table summarizes information, as of January 29, 2022,
for the equity compensation plans of the Company pursuant to which grants of options, restricted stock, restricted stock units or
other rights to acquire shares may be granted from time-to-time:
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Number of Securities
to be Issued Upon
Exercise of
Outstanding Options
(a)
Weighted Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options
(b)
3,674,772
$
21.78
—
3,674,772
Number of Securities
Available for Future
Issuance Under Equity
Compensation Plans
(Excluding Securities
Reflected in Column (a))
(c)
8,726,638 (2)
—
8,726,638
Plan Category
Equity compensation plans approved
by security holders (1)
Equity compensation plans not
approved by security holders
Total
(1) Represents outstanding awards pursuant to the Company’s 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan, as amended and restated
(the “2012 Plan”). Represents shares of common stock. Shares of Class B Common Stock are not authorized for
issuance under the 2012 Plan.
(2) Shares of common stock that are subject to any award (e.g. options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock,
restricted stock units or performance stock) pursuant to the 2012 Plan will count against the aggregate number of
shares of common stock that may be issued as one share for every share issued.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this Item will be set forth under the caption “Transactions with Related Persons” and “Board
Independence” in the Company’s 2022 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this Item will be set forth under the caption “Ratification of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm – Audit and Non-Audit Fees and Independent Public Accountants” in the Company’s 2022 Proxy Statement
and is incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
PART IV
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
(1) Financial Statements. The Consolidated Financial Statements required to be filed hereunder are listed in the Index
to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 44 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(2) Financial Statement Schedule. The consolidated financial statement schedule to be filed hereunder is included on
page 77 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Other schedules have not been included because they are not
applicable or because the information is included elsewhere in this report.
(3) Exhibits. The Exhibits listed in the Index to Exhibits, which appears on pages 72 to 74 and is incorporated herein
by reference, are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain Exhibits are incorporated by reference
from documents previously filed by the Company with the SEC pursuant to Rule 12b-32 under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Part of the information required by this Item will be set forth under the caption “Stock Ownership” in the Company’s 2022
Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. The following table summarizes information, as of January 29, 2022,
for the equity compensation plans of the Company pursuant to which grants of options, restricted stock, restricted stock units or
other rights to acquire shares may be granted from time-to-time:
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Number of Securities
to be Issued Upon
Exercise of
Outstanding Options
(a)
Weighted Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options
(b)
3,674,772
$
21.78
—
3,674,772
Number of Securities
Available for Future
Issuance Under Equity
Compensation Plans
(Excluding Securities
Reflected in Column (a))
(c)
8,726,638 (2)
—
8,726,638
Plan Category
Equity compensation plans approved
by security holders (1)
Equity compensation plans not
approved by security holders
Total
(1) Represents outstanding awards pursuant to the Company’s 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan, as amended and restated
(the “2012 Plan”). Represents shares of common stock. Shares of Class B Common Stock are not authorized for
issuance under the 2012 Plan.
(2) Shares of common stock that are subject to any award (e.g. options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock,
restricted stock units or performance stock) pursuant to the 2012 Plan will count against the aggregate number of
shares of common stock that may be issued as one share for every share issued.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this Item will be set forth under the caption “Transactions with Related Persons” and “Board
Independence” in the Company’s 2022 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this Item will be set forth under the caption “Ratification of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm – Audit and Non-Audit Fees and Independent Public Accountants” in the Company’s 2022 Proxy Statement
and is incorporated herein by reference.
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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 34)
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Fiscal Years Ended January 29, 2022, January 30, 2021, and February 1,
2020
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Fiscal Years Ended January 29, 2022, January 30, 2021,
and February 1, 2020
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Fiscal Years Ended January 29, 2022, January
30, 2021, and February 1, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended January 29, 2022, January 30, 2021, and
February 1, 2020
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Fiscal Years Ended January 29, 2022, January 30, 2021, and
February 1, 2020
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To the stockholders and the Board of Directors of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. and subsidiaries (the
"Company") as of January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive
income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended January 29, 2022, and
the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 29, 2022, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of January 29, 2022, based on criteria established in
Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission and our report dated March 23, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over
financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to
error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included
evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that
was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that
are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The
communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and
we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the
accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Inventory Valuation— Refer to Note 1 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company values inventory using the lower of weighted average cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is
generally based on the selling price expectations of the merchandise. The Company regularly reviews inventories to determine
if the carrying value of the inventory exceeds net realizable value and when determined necessary, records a reserve to reduce
the carrying value to net realizable value. Changes in customer merchandise preference, consumer spending, weather patterns,
economic conditions, business trends or merchandising strategies could cause the Company's inventory to be exposed to
obsolescence or slow-moving merchandise. Inventories, net and the inventory valuation reserve at January 29, 2022, totaled
$2.3 billion and $24.4 million, respectively.
We identified the inventory valuation reserve as a critical audit matter because of the extent of audit judgment and effort
required to evaluate management’s estimate and assumptions due to the subjective nature of the estimate described above.
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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 34)
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Fiscal Years Ended January 29, 2022, January 30, 2021, and February 1,
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Fiscal Years Ended January 29, 2022, January 30, 2021,
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Fiscal Years Ended January 29, 2022, January
30, 2021, and February 1, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended January 29, 2022, January 30, 2021, and
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Fiscal Years Ended January 29, 2022, January 30, 2021, and
2020
and February 1, 2020
February 1, 2020
February 1, 2020
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To the stockholders and the Board of Directors of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. and subsidiaries (the
"Company") as of January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive
income, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended January 29, 2022, and
the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 29, 2022, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of January 29, 2022, based on criteria established in
Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission and our report dated March 23, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over
financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to
error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included
evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that
was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that
are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The
communication of a critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and
we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the
accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Inventory Valuation— Refer to Note 1 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company values inventory using the lower of weighted average cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is
generally based on the selling price expectations of the merchandise. The Company regularly reviews inventories to determine
if the carrying value of the inventory exceeds net realizable value and when determined necessary, records a reserve to reduce
the carrying value to net realizable value. Changes in customer merchandise preference, consumer spending, weather patterns,
economic conditions, business trends or merchandising strategies could cause the Company's inventory to be exposed to
obsolescence or slow-moving merchandise. Inventories, net and the inventory valuation reserve at January 29, 2022, totaled
$2.3 billion and $24.4 million, respectively.
We identified the inventory valuation reserve as a critical audit matter because of the extent of audit judgment and effort
required to evaluate management’s estimate and assumptions due to the subjective nature of the estimate described above.
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How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the inventory valuation reserve included the following, among others:
• We tested the effectiveness of controls over the inventory valuation reserve process, including controls over the inputs
that are used in management’s estimate.
• We evaluated the appropriateness and consistency of management’s methods and assumptions used in developing their
estimate of the inventory valuation reserve.
• We evaluated the appropriateness of specific inputs supporting management’s estimate, including the age of on-hand
inventory levels, historic inventory trends, and projected sales and gross margin rates used in the forecasted periods.
• We tested the mathematical accuracy of the Company’s inventory valuation reserve calculation.
• We compared actual inventory sold below cost in recent years to the inventory valuation reserve estimated by the
Company in recent years to evaluate management’s ability to accurately estimate the inventory valuation reserve.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Pittsburgh, PA
March 23, 2022
We have served as the Company's auditor since 1998.
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
Net sales
Cost of goods sold, including occupancy and distribution costs
GROSS PROFIT
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Pre-opening expenses
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
(Gain) loss on sale of subsidiaries
Interest expense
Other (income) expense
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
Provision for income taxes
NET INCOME
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic
Diluted
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic
Diluted
Fiscal Year Ended
January 29,
2022
January 30,
2021
February 1,
2020
$
12,293,368 $
9,584,019 $
7,581,482
4,711,886
2,664,083
13,300
2,034,503
—
57,839
(17,774)
1,994,438
474,567
6,533,312
3,050,707
2,298,534
10,696
741,477
—
48,812
(19,070)
711,735
181,484
$
$
$
1,519,871 $
530,251 $
18.27 $
13.87 $
6.29 $
5.72 $
83,183
109,578
84,258
92,639
8,750,743
6,196,185
2,554,558
2,173,677
5,268
375,613
(33,779)
17,012
(15,324)
407,704
110,242
297,462
3.40
3.34
87,502
89,066
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the inventory valuation reserve included the following, among others:
• We tested the effectiveness of controls over the inventory valuation reserve process, including controls over the inputs
that are used in management’s estimate.
estimate of the inventory valuation reserve.
• We evaluated the appropriateness and consistency of management’s methods and assumptions used in developing their
• We evaluated the appropriateness of specific inputs supporting management’s estimate, including the age of on-hand
inventory levels, historic inventory trends, and projected sales and gross margin rates used in the forecasted periods.
• We tested the mathematical accuracy of the Company’s inventory valuation reserve calculation.
• We compared actual inventory sold below cost in recent years to the inventory valuation reserve estimated by the
Company in recent years to evaluate management’s ability to accurately estimate the inventory valuation reserve.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Pittsburgh, PA
March 23, 2022
We have served as the Company's auditor since 1998.
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
Fiscal Year Ended
January 29,
2022
January 30,
2021
February 1,
2020
Net sales
$
12,293,368 $
9,584,019 $
Cost of goods sold, including occupancy and distribution costs
GROSS PROFIT
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Pre-opening expenses
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
(Gain) loss on sale of subsidiaries
Interest expense
Other (income) expense
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
Provision for income taxes
NET INCOME
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic
Diluted
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic
Diluted
7,581,482
4,711,886
2,664,083
13,300
2,034,503
—
57,839
(17,774)
1,994,438
474,567
6,533,312
3,050,707
2,298,534
10,696
741,477
—
48,812
(19,070)
711,735
181,484
$
$
$
1,519,871 $
530,251 $
18.27 $
13.87 $
6.29 $
5.72 $
83,183
109,578
84,258
92,639
8,750,743
6,196,185
2,554,558
2,173,677
5,268
375,613
(33,779)
17,012
(15,324)
407,704
110,242
297,462
3.40
3.34
87,502
89,066
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
NET INCOME
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Fiscal Year Ended
January 29,
2022
January 30,
2021
February 1,
2020
$
1,519,871 $
530,251 $
297,462
(33)
(33)
71
71
—
—
$
1,519,838 $
530,322 $
297,462
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Income taxes receivable
Inventories, net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total current assets
Property and equipment, net
Operating lease assets
Intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Deferred income taxes
Other assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Operating lease liabilities
Income taxes payable
Deferred revenue and other liabilities
Total current liabilities
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Revolving credit borrowings
Senior notes
Convertible senior notes
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Total long-term liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 115,258,081 issued and 51,988,915
outstanding at January 29, 2022; 113,675,570 issued and 61,194,560 outstanding at January 30, 2021
Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 23,620,633 issued and
outstanding at January 29, 2022; 23,735,633 issued and outstanding at January 30, 2021
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Treasury stock, at cost; 63,269,166 and 52,481,010 shares at January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, respectively
(3,344,524)
(2,168,266)
Total stockholders' equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
9,041,676 $
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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January 29,
2022
January 30,
2021
$
2,643,205 $
1,658,067
$
9,041,676 $
7,752,859
$
1,281,322 $
1,258,093
2,712,680
2,550,198
68,263
1,978
2,297,609
95,601
5,106,656
1,319,681
2,044,819
86,767
245,857
35,024
202,872
620,143
480,318
13,464
317,433
—
1,481,443
449,287
2,099,146
197,534
4,227,410
—
520
236
1,488,834
3,956,602
(82)
2,101,586
53,149
6,396
1,953,568
88,470
3,759,650
1,300,265
2,149,913
90,051
245,857
51,475
155,648
518,134
472,670
40,997
260,304
—
—
418,493
2,259,308
185,326
2,863,127
—
612
237
1,442,298
3,064,702
(49)
2,339,534
7,752,859
49
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
NET INCOME
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax
TOTAL OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Fiscal Year Ended
January 29,
2022
January 30,
2021
February 1,
2020
$
1,519,871 $
530,251 $
297,462
(33)
(33)
71
71
—
—
$
1,519,838 $
530,322 $
297,462
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Income taxes receivable
Inventories, net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total current assets
Property and equipment, net
Operating lease assets
Intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Deferred income taxes
Other assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Operating lease liabilities
Income taxes payable
Deferred revenue and other liabilities
Total current liabilities
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Revolving credit borrowings
Senior notes
Convertible senior notes
Long-term operating lease liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Total long-term liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 115,258,081 issued and 51,988,915
outstanding at January 29, 2022; 113,675,570 issued and 61,194,560 outstanding at January 30, 2021
Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 23,620,633 issued and
outstanding at January 29, 2022; 23,735,633 issued and outstanding at January 30, 2021
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
January 29,
2022
January 30,
2021
$
2,643,205 $
1,658,067
68,263
1,978
2,297,609
95,601
5,106,656
1,319,681
2,044,819
86,767
245,857
35,024
202,872
53,149
6,396
1,953,568
88,470
3,759,650
1,300,265
2,149,913
90,051
245,857
51,475
155,648
$
9,041,676 $
7,752,859
$
1,281,322 $
1,258,093
620,143
480,318
13,464
317,433
518,134
472,670
40,997
260,304
2,712,680
2,550,198
—
1,481,443
449,287
2,099,146
197,534
4,227,410
—
520
236
—
—
418,493
2,259,308
185,326
2,863,127
—
612
237
1,488,834
3,956,602
(82)
1,442,298
3,064,702
(49)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Treasury stock, at cost; 63,269,166 and 52,481,010 shares at January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, respectively
(3,344,524)
(2,168,266)
Total stockholders' equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
2,101,586
$
9,041,676 $
2,339,534
7,752,859
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DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands, except per share data)
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Treasury
Stock
Total
BALANCE, February 2, 2019
69,305 $
693
24,541 $
245 $ 1,214,287 $ 2,455,192 $
(120) $ (1,766,136) $ 1,904,161
Adjustment for cumulative effect
from change in accounting principle
(ASU 2016-02)
Exchange of Class B common stock
for common stock
Exercise of stock options
Restricted stock vested
Minimum tax withholding
requirements
Net income
Stock-based compensation
—
250
144
853
(244)
—
—
Purchase of shares for treasury
(11,052)
(110)
Cash dividends declared, $1.10 per
common share
—
—
—
—
2
1
9
(2)
—
—
(250)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(2)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
5,564
(9)
(9,468)
(7,953)
—
—
—
—
—
297,462
43,493
—
—
—
—
(99,420)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(7,953)
—
5,565
—
(9,470)
297,462
43,493
(402,130)
(402,240)
—
(99,420)
BALANCE, February 1, 2020
59,256 $
593
24,291 $
243 $ 1,253,867 $ 2,645,281 $
(120) $ (2,168,266) $ 1,731,598
Equity component value of
convertible note issuance
Purchase of convertible note hedge
Sale of common stock warrants
Exchange of Class B common stock
for common stock
Exercise of stock options
Restricted stock vested
Minimum tax withholding
requirements
Net income
Stock-based compensation
Foreign currency translation
adjustment, net of taxes of $(22)
Cash dividends declared, $1.25 per
common share
—
—
—
555
781
804
(202)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
6
8
8
(3)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(555)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(6)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
160,693
(161,057)
105,225
—
37,615
(8)
(4,214)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
530,251
50,177
—
—
—
—
(110,830)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
71
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
160,693
(161,057)
105,225
—
37,623
—
(4,217)
530,251
50,177
71
(110,830)
BALANCE, January 30, 2021
61,195 $
612
23,736 $
237 $ 1,442,298 $ 3,064,702 $
(49) $ (2,168,266) $ 2,339,534
Exchange of Class B common stock
for common stock
Exercise of stock options
115
657
Restricted stock vested
1,151
Minimum tax withholding
requirements
Net income
Stock-based compensation
Foreign currency translation
adjustment, net of taxes of $10
(341)
—
—
—
1
6
12
(3)
—
—
—
Purchase of shares for treasury
(10,788)
(108)
Cash dividends declared, $7.10 per
common share
—
—
(115)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
26,342
(12)
(32,594)
—
—
—
—
—
1,519,871
52,800
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(33)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
26,348
—
(32,597)
1,519,871
52,800
(33)
—
(1,176,258)
(1,176,366)
(627,971)
—
—
(627,971)
BALANCE, January 29, 2022
51,989 $
520
23,621 $
236 $ 1,488,834 $ 3,956,602 $
(82) $ (3,344,524) $ 2,101,586
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Fiscal Year Ended
January 29,
2022
January 30,
2021
February 1,
2020
$
1,519,871 $
530,251 $
297,462
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, and other
Impairment of trademark
Amortization of convertible note discount and related issuance costs
Deferred income taxes
Stock-based compensation
Gain on sale of subsidiaries
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Income taxes payable / receivable
Construction allowances provided by landlords
Deferred revenue and other liabilities
Operating lease assets and liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from sales of other assets
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries, net of cash sold
Deposits and other investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Revolving credit borrowings
Revolving credit repayments
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior notes
Payments for purchase of bond hedges
Proceeds from issuance of warrants
Transaction costs for debt issuance
Proceeds from senior notes, net of debt discount
Payments on other long-term debt and finance lease obligations
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Minimum tax withholding requirements
Cash paid for treasury stock
Cash dividends paid to stockholders
(Decrease) increase in bank overdraft
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Accrued property and equipment
Cash paid during the fiscal year for interest
Cash paid during the fiscal year for income taxes
Accrued treasury stock
$
$
$
$
$
2,643,205 $
1,658,067 $
35,903 $
22,899 $
487,808 $
31,733 $
26,981 $
20,517 $
203,082 $
— $
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
(308,261)
(224,027)
(217,461)
322,551
—
30,794
16,451
52,800
—
2,011
(344,041)
(16,047)
37,782
61,307
(23,115)
40,195
20,648
(104,335)
1,616,872
9,671
—
(45,389)
(343,979)
—
—
—
—
—
(15,268)
1,496,671
(726)
26,348
(32,597)
(1,144,633)
(602,964)
(14,553)
(287,722)
(33)
985,138
1,658,067
326,014
—
21,581
(46,250)
50,177
—
2,308
248,707
3,898
199,295
108,420
29,908
56,713
57,795
(36,048)
1,552,769
—
—
(137)
(224,164)
1,291,700
(1,515,800)
575,000
(161,057)
105,225
(17,396)
—
(826)
37,623
(4,217)
—
(107,404)
57,209
260,057
71
1,588,733
69,334
335,746
28,296
—
(1,160)
43,493
(33,779)
400
(377,579)
6,401
94,202
37,826
(9,314)
37,959
9,957
(65,298)
404,612
49,103
40,387
(1,300)
(129,271)
2,263,550
(2,039,450)
—
—
—
—
—
(56,851)
5,565
(9,470)
(402,240)
(98,312)
17,548
(319,660)
—
(44,319)
113,653
69,334
32,746
16,362
123,698
—
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Adjustment for cumulative effect
from change in accounting principle
(ASU 2016-02)
Exchange of Class B common stock
for common stock
Exercise of stock options
Restricted stock vested
Minimum tax withholding
requirements
Net income
Stock-based compensation
Equity component value of
convertible note issuance
Purchase of convertible note hedge
Sale of common stock warrants
Exchange of Class B common stock
for common stock
Exercise of stock options
Restricted stock vested
Minimum tax withholding
requirements
Net income
Stock-based compensation
Foreign currency translation
adjustment, net of taxes of $(22)
Cash dividends declared, $1.25 per
common share
—
250
144
853
(244)
—
—
—
—
—
555
781
804
—
—
—
—
(202)
115
657
(341)
—
—
—
—
—
(7,953)
2
1
9
(2)
—
—
—
—
—
6
8
8
(3)
—
—
—
—
1
6
12
(3)
—
—
—
(250)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(555)
(115)
—
(2)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(6)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
5,564
(9)
(9,468)
43,493
—
—
160,693
(161,057)
105,225
—
37,615
(8)
(4,214)
50,177
—
—
—
26,342
(12)
(32,594)
52,800
—
—
—
—
297,462
—
530,251
(110,830)
—
1,519,871
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
71
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands, except per share data)
Common Stock
Common Stock
Class B
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Comprehensive
Treasury
Loss
Stock
Total
Accumulated
Other
BALANCE, February 2, 2019
69,305 $
693
24,541 $
245 $ 1,214,287 $ 2,455,192 $
(120) $ (1,766,136) $ 1,904,161
Purchase of shares for treasury
(11,052)
(110)
Cash dividends declared, $1.10 per
common share
—
—
(402,130)
(402,240)
(99,420)
—
(99,420)
BALANCE, February 1, 2020
59,256 $
593
24,291 $
243 $ 1,253,867 $ 2,645,281 $
(120) $ (2,168,266) $ 1,731,598
(7,953)
—
5,565
—
(9,470)
297,462
43,493
160,693
(161,057)
105,225
—
37,623
—
(4,217)
530,251
50,177
71
(110,830)
BALANCE, January 30, 2021
61,195 $
612
23,736 $
237 $ 1,442,298 $ 3,064,702 $
(49) $ (2,168,266) $ 2,339,534
Exchange of Class B common stock
for common stock
Exercise of stock options
Restricted stock vested
1,151
Minimum tax withholding
requirements
Net income
Stock-based compensation
Foreign currency translation
adjustment, net of taxes of $10
Purchase of shares for treasury
(10,788)
(108)
Cash dividends declared, $7.10 per
common share
—
—
—
26,348
—
(32,597)
1,519,871
52,800
(33)
(33)
—
(1,176,258)
(1,176,366)
(627,971)
—
—
(627,971)
BALANCE, January 29, 2022
51,989 $
520
23,621 $
236 $ 1,488,834 $ 3,956,602 $
(82) $ (3,344,524) $ 2,101,586
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
January 29,
2022
Fiscal Year Ended
January 30,
2021
February 1,
2020
$
1,519,871 $
530,251 $
297,462
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization, and other
Impairment of trademark
Amortization of convertible note discount and related issuance costs
Deferred income taxes
Stock-based compensation
Gain on sale of subsidiaries
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Income taxes payable / receivable
Construction allowances provided by landlords
Deferred revenue and other liabilities
Operating lease assets and liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from sales of other assets
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries, net of cash sold
Deposits and other investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Revolving credit borrowings
Revolving credit repayments
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior notes
Payments for purchase of bond hedges
Proceeds from issuance of warrants
Transaction costs for debt issuance
Proceeds from senior notes, net of debt discount
Payments on other long-term debt and finance lease obligations
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Minimum tax withholding requirements
Cash paid for treasury stock
Cash dividends paid to stockholders
(Decrease) increase in bank overdraft
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Accrued property and equipment
Cash paid during the fiscal year for interest
Cash paid during the fiscal year for income taxes
Accrued treasury stock
$
$
$
$
$
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
322,551
—
30,794
16,451
52,800
—
2,011
(344,041)
(16,047)
37,782
61,307
(23,115)
40,195
20,648
(104,335)
1,616,872
(308,261)
9,671
—
(45,389)
(343,979)
—
—
—
—
—
(15,268)
1,496,671
(726)
26,348
(32,597)
(1,144,633)
(602,964)
(14,553)
(287,722)
(33)
985,138
1,658,067
2,643,205 $
35,903 $
22,899 $
487,808 $
31,733 $
326,014
—
21,581
(46,250)
50,177
—
2,308
248,707
3,898
199,295
108,420
29,908
56,713
57,795
(36,048)
1,552,769
(224,027)
—
—
(137)
(224,164)
1,291,700
(1,515,800)
575,000
(161,057)
105,225
(17,396)
—
(826)
37,623
(4,217)
—
(107,404)
57,209
260,057
71
1,588,733
69,334
1,658,067 $
26,981 $
20,517 $
203,082 $
— $
335,746
28,296
—
(1,160)
43,493
(33,779)
400
(377,579)
6,401
94,202
37,826
(9,314)
37,959
9,957
(65,298)
404,612
(217,461)
49,103
40,387
(1,300)
(129,271)
2,263,550
(2,039,450)
—
—
—
—
—
(56,851)
5,565
(9,470)
(402,240)
(98,312)
17,548
(319,660)
—
(44,319)
113,653
69,334
32,746
16,362
123,698
—
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
1. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Property and Equipment
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, referred to as “the Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” unless
specified otherwise) is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-
quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. As of January 29, 2022, we operated 730 DICK’S Sporting Goods
locations across the United States, serving and inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through
a blend of dedicated teammates, in-store services and unique specialty shop-in-shops. In addition to DICK’S Sporting Goods
stores, the Company owns and operates Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! stores, and offers
its products both online and through mobile apps. The Company also owns and operates DICK’S House of Sport and Golf
Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for video streaming, scorekeeping, scheduling
and communications. When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, unless the context otherwise requires or specifies, any
reference to “year” is to our fiscal year.
Fiscal Year
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to the end of January. Unless otherwise stated, references to years in
this report relate to fiscal years, rather than to calendar years. Fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 ended on January 29, 2022,
January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively. All fiscal years presented include 52 weeks of operations.
Principles of Consolidation
The Consolidated Financial Statements include DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months
or less at the date of purchase. Cash and cash equivalents are stated at fair value, which approximates cost.
Cash Management
The Company’s cash management system provides for the reimbursement of all major bank disbursement accounts on a daily
basis. Accounts payable at January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021 include $96.6 million and $111.2 million, respectively, of
checks drawn in excess of cash balances not yet presented for payment.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable primarily consist of amounts due from vendors and landlords. The Company’s allowance for credit losses
totaled $3.2 million and $2.7 million at January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, respectively.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of weighted average cost and net realizable value. Inventory costs consist of the direct cost of
merchandise including freight. Inventories are net of shrinkage, obsolescence, other valuation accounts and vendor allowances
totaling $86.1 million and $101.3 million at January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, respectively.
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Property and equipment are recorded at cost and include finance leases. Renewals and betterments are capitalized. Repairs and
maintenance are expensed as incurred.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings
Leasehold improvements
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Computer software
40 years
10-25 years
3-7 years
3-10 years
For leasehold improvements and property and equipment under finance lease agreements, depreciation is calculated using the
straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease term. Leasehold improvements made
after lease commencement are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term, including
renewal periods, if reasonably assured. The Company recognized depreciation expense of $315.7 million, $317.5 million and
$307.2 million, in fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company evaluates its long-lived assets and assesses whether the carrying values have been impaired whenever events and
circumstances indicate that the carrying values of these assets may not be recoverable based on estimated undiscounted future
cash flows. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of
the asset plus eventual net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset, if any, are less than the carrying value of the asset.
When an impairment loss is recognized, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its estimated fair value as determined
based on quoted market prices or through the use of other valuation techniques. The related impairment expense is recorded
within selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets of acquired entities. The Company
assesses the carrying value of goodwill annually or whenever circumstances indicate that a decline in value may have occurred.
The Company’s goodwill impairment test compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. The Company
determines the fair value of its reporting units using a combination of the income approach, by using a discounted cash flow
model, and a market value approach. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned
to that reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit exceeds the
fair value of the reporting unit, an impairment charge to selling, general and administrative expenses is recorded to reduce the
carrying value to the fair value. A reporting unit is the operating segment, or a business unit one level below that operating
segment, for which discrete financial information is prepared and regularly reviewed by management.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of both indefinite-lived and finite-lived assets. The majority of the Company’s intangible assets are
indefinite-lived, consisting primarily of trademarks and acquired trade names, which the Company tests annually for
impairment, or whenever circumstances indicate that a decline in value may have occurred, using Level 3 inputs. The Company
estimates the fair value of these intangible assets based on an income approach using the relief-from-royalty method.
The Company’s finite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of customer lists and other acquisition-related assets. Finite-lived
intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful economic lives and are reviewed for impairment when factors
indicate that an impairment may have occurred. The Company recognizes an impairment charge when the estimated fair value
of the intangible asset is less than its carrying value.
Self-Insurance
The Company is self-insured for certain losses related to health, workers' compensation and general liability insurance, although
we maintain stop-loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit our liability exposure. Liabilities associated with these losses
are estimated in part by considering historical claims experience, industry factors, severity factors and other actuarial
assumptions.
Pre-opening Expenses
Pre-opening expenses, which consist primarily of rent, marketing, payroll and recruiting costs, are expensed as incurred. Rent is
recognized within pre-opening expense from the date the Company takes possession of a site through the date of store opening.
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DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
1. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Property and Equipment
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, referred to as “the Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” unless
specified otherwise) is a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer offering an extensive assortment of authentic, high-
quality sports equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories. As of January 29, 2022, we operated 730 DICK’S Sporting Goods
locations across the United States, serving and inspiring athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their personal best through
a blend of dedicated teammates, in-store services and unique specialty shop-in-shops. In addition to DICK’S Sporting Goods
stores, the Company owns and operates Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, Public Lands and Going Going Gone! stores, and offers
its products both online and through mobile apps. The Company also owns and operates DICK’S House of Sport and Golf
Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for video streaming, scorekeeping, scheduling
and communications. When used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, unless the context otherwise requires or specifies, any
reference to “year” is to our fiscal year.
Fiscal Year
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to the end of January. Unless otherwise stated, references to years in
this report relate to fiscal years, rather than to calendar years. Fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 ended on January 29, 2022,
January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, respectively. All fiscal years presented include 52 weeks of operations.
Principles of Consolidation
The Consolidated Financial Statements include DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts
of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash Management
Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months
or less at the date of purchase. Cash and cash equivalents are stated at fair value, which approximates cost.
The Company’s cash management system provides for the reimbursement of all major bank disbursement accounts on a daily
basis. Accounts payable at January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021 include $96.6 million and $111.2 million, respectively, of
checks drawn in excess of cash balances not yet presented for payment.
Accounts receivable primarily consist of amounts due from vendors and landlords. The Company’s allowance for credit losses
totaled $3.2 million and $2.7 million at January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, respectively.
Inventories are stated at the lower of weighted average cost and net realizable value. Inventory costs consist of the direct cost of
merchandise including freight. Inventories are net of shrinkage, obsolescence, other valuation accounts and vendor allowances
totaling $86.1 million and $101.3 million at January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, respectively.
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Property and equipment are recorded at cost and include finance leases. Renewals and betterments are capitalized. Repairs and
maintenance are expensed as incurred.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings
Leasehold improvements
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Computer software
40 years
10-25 years
3-7 years
3-10 years
For leasehold improvements and property and equipment under finance lease agreements, depreciation is calculated using the
straight-line method over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease term. Leasehold improvements made
after lease commencement are depreciated over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the remaining lease term, including
renewal periods, if reasonably assured. The Company recognized depreciation expense of $315.7 million, $317.5 million and
$307.2 million, in fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company evaluates its long-lived assets and assesses whether the carrying values have been impaired whenever events and
circumstances indicate that the carrying values of these assets may not be recoverable based on estimated undiscounted future
cash flows. An impairment loss is recognized when the estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of
the asset plus eventual net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset, if any, are less than the carrying value of the asset.
When an impairment loss is recognized, the carrying amount of the asset is reduced to its estimated fair value as determined
based on quoted market prices or through the use of other valuation techniques. The related impairment expense is recorded
within selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition cost over the fair value of the net assets of acquired entities. The Company
assesses the carrying value of goodwill annually or whenever circumstances indicate that a decline in value may have occurred.
The Company’s goodwill impairment test compares the fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value. The Company
determines the fair value of its reporting units using a combination of the income approach, by using a discounted cash flow
model, and a market value approach. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned
to that reporting unit, goodwill is not impaired. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit exceeds the
fair value of the reporting unit, an impairment charge to selling, general and administrative expenses is recorded to reduce the
carrying value to the fair value. A reporting unit is the operating segment, or a business unit one level below that operating
segment, for which discrete financial information is prepared and regularly reviewed by management.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of both indefinite-lived and finite-lived assets. The majority of the Company’s intangible assets are
indefinite-lived, consisting primarily of trademarks and acquired trade names, which the Company tests annually for
impairment, or whenever circumstances indicate that a decline in value may have occurred, using Level 3 inputs. The Company
estimates the fair value of these intangible assets based on an income approach using the relief-from-royalty method.
The Company’s finite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of customer lists and other acquisition-related assets. Finite-lived
intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful economic lives and are reviewed for impairment when factors
indicate that an impairment may have occurred. The Company recognizes an impairment charge when the estimated fair value
of the intangible asset is less than its carrying value.
Self-Insurance
The Company is self-insured for certain losses related to health, workers' compensation and general liability insurance, although
we maintain stop-loss coverage with third-party insurers to limit our liability exposure. Liabilities associated with these losses
are estimated in part by considering historical claims experience, industry factors, severity factors and other actuarial
assumptions.
Pre-opening Expenses
Pre-opening expenses, which consist primarily of rent, marketing, payroll and recruiting costs, are expensed as incurred. Rent is
recognized within pre-opening expense from the date the Company takes possession of a site through the date of store opening.
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DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
for a given period.
Diluted earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
for a period, plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential
common shares include shares the Company could be obligated to issue related to its stock-based awards, such as stock options,
restricted stock and restricted stock units, and its Convertible Senior Notes and warrants (see Note 10–Convertible Senior Notes
for further discussion).
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has the ability to grant teammates a number of different stock-based awards, including restricted shares of
common stock, restricted stock units and stock options to purchase common stock, under the DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Amended and Restated 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”). The Company records stock-based compensation
expense based on the fair value of stock awards at the grant date and recognizes the expense over the employees’ service
periods.
Income Taxes
The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes and provides deferred income taxes for
temporary differences between the amounts reported for assets and liabilities for financial statement purposes and for income
tax reporting purposes, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. The
Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be
sustained on examination by the relevant taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits
recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that will
more likely than not be realized upon ultimate settlement. Interest and penalties from income tax matters are recognized in
income tax expense.
Revenue Recognition
Sales Transactions
Revenue is recognized upon satisfaction of all contractual performance obligations and transfer of control to the customer and is
measured as the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for corresponding goods
or services. Substantially all of the Company’s sales are single performance obligation arrangements for retail sale transactions
for which the transaction price is equivalent to the stated price of the product or service, net of any stated discounts applicable at
a point in time. Each sales transaction results in an implicit contract with the customer to deliver a product or service at the
point of sale. Revenue from retail sales is recognized at the point of sale. Sales tax amounts collected from customers that are
assessed by a governmental authority are excluded from revenue.
Revenue from eCommerce sales, including vendor-direct sales arrangements, is recognized upon shipment of merchandise.
Shipping and handling activities occurring subsequent to the transfer of control to the customer are accounted for as fulfillment
costs rather than as a promised service. A provision for anticipated merchandise returns is provided through a reduction of sales
and cost of goods sold in the period that the related sales are recorded.
Deferred Revenue
Revenue from gift cards and returned merchandise credits (collectively the “cards”) is deferred and recognized upon their
redemption. Income from unredeemed cards is recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Income within net sales in
proportion to the pattern of rights exercised by the customer in future periods. The Company performs an evaluation of
historical redemption patterns from the date of original issuance to estimate future period redemption activity. During the fiscal
years ended January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, the Company recognized $19.5 million and $18.3 million of gift card
breakage revenue, respectively, and experienced approximately $87.2 million and $74.7 million of gift card redemptions in
fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020, respectively, that had been included in its gift card liability as of January 30, 2021 and February 1,
2020, respectively. Based on the Company’s historical experience, the majority of gift card revenue is recognized within 12
months of deferral. The cards have no expiration date.
Loyalty program points are accrued at the estimated retail value per point, net of estimated breakage. The Company estimates
the breakage of loyalty points based on historical redemption rates experienced within the loyalty program. Based on the
Company’s customer loyalty program policies, the majority of program points earned are redeemed or expire within 12 months.
See Note 6–Deferred Revenue and Other Liabilities for additional information regarding the amount of these liabilities at
January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021.
Net sales by category
The following table disaggregates the amount of net sales attributable to hardlines, apparel and footwear for the last three fiscal
years (in millions):
Fiscal Year
2021
2020
2019
$
5,407.9 $
4,428.5 $
4,131.2
2,562.8
191.5
3,180.2
1,834.3
141.0
3,695.2
3,109.0
1,811.4
135.1
$
12,293.4 $
9,584.0 $
8,750.7
Includes items such as sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, golf equipment and hunting and fishing gear.
Includes the Company’s non-merchandise sales categories, including in-store services, shipping revenues, software subscription
revenues and credit card processing revenues.
Hardlines (1)
Apparel
Footwear
Other (2)
Total net sales
(1)
(2)
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold includes: the cost of merchandise (inclusive of vendor allowances, inventory shrinkage and inventory write-
downs for the lower of cost or net realizable value); freight; distribution; shipping; and store occupancy costs. The Company
defines merchandise margin as net sales less the cost of merchandise sold. Store occupancy costs include rent, common area
maintenance charges, real estate and other asset-based taxes, general maintenance, utilities, depreciation and certain insurance
expenses.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses include store and field support payroll and fringe benefits, advertising, bank card
charges, operating costs associated with the Company’s internal eCommerce platform, information systems, marketing, legal,
accounting, other store expenses and all expenses associated with operating the Company’s Customer Support Center (“CSC”).
Advertising Costs
Production costs for all forms of advertising and the costs to run the advertisements are expensed the first time the
advertisement takes place. Advertising expense, net of cooperative advertising, was $410.9 million, $293.4 million and $338.7
million for fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Business Development Allowances
Business development allowances include allowances, rebates and cooperative advertising funds received from vendors. These
funds are determined for each fiscal year and the majority are based on various quantitative contract terms. Amounts expected
to be received from vendors for the purchase of merchandise inventories (“vendor allowances”) are recognized as a reduction of
cost of goods sold as the merchandise is sold. Amounts that represent a reimbursement of costs incurred, such as advertising
(“cooperative advertising”), are recorded as a reduction to the related expense in the period that the related expense is incurred.
The Company records an estimate of earned allowances based on the latest projected purchase volumes and advertising
forecasts.
Segment Information
The Company is a specialty omni-channel retailer that offers a broad range of products in its specialty retail stores, which are
primarily located in the eastern United States. Given the economic characteristics of the store formats, the similar nature of the
products sold, the type of customer and method of distribution, the Company’s operating segments are aggregated within one
reportable segment. Refer to Revenue Recognition within this Note for additional disclosure of net sales by merchandise
category.
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Basic earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
Diluted earnings per common share is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
for a period, plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding using the treasury stock method. Dilutive potential
common shares include shares the Company could be obligated to issue related to its stock-based awards, such as stock options,
restricted stock and restricted stock units, and its Convertible Senior Notes and warrants (see Note 10–Convertible Senior Notes
The Company has the ability to grant teammates a number of different stock-based awards, including restricted shares of
common stock, restricted stock units and stock options to purchase common stock, under the DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Amended and Restated 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”). The Company records stock-based compensation
expense based on the fair value of stock awards at the grant date and recognizes the expense over the employees’ service
The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes and provides deferred income taxes for
temporary differences between the amounts reported for assets and liabilities for financial statement purposes and for income
tax reporting purposes, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. The
Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be
sustained on examination by the relevant taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits
recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that will
more likely than not be realized upon ultimate settlement. Interest and penalties from income tax matters are recognized in
Earnings Per Common Share
for a given period.
for further discussion).
Stock-Based Compensation
periods.
Income Taxes
income tax expense.
Revenue Recognition
Sales Transactions
Revenue is recognized upon satisfaction of all contractual performance obligations and transfer of control to the customer and is
measured as the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for corresponding goods
or services. Substantially all of the Company’s sales are single performance obligation arrangements for retail sale transactions
for which the transaction price is equivalent to the stated price of the product or service, net of any stated discounts applicable at
a point in time. Each sales transaction results in an implicit contract with the customer to deliver a product or service at the
point of sale. Revenue from retail sales is recognized at the point of sale. Sales tax amounts collected from customers that are
assessed by a governmental authority are excluded from revenue.
Revenue from eCommerce sales, including vendor-direct sales arrangements, is recognized upon shipment of merchandise.
Shipping and handling activities occurring subsequent to the transfer of control to the customer are accounted for as fulfillment
costs rather than as a promised service. A provision for anticipated merchandise returns is provided through a reduction of sales
and cost of goods sold in the period that the related sales are recorded.
Deferred Revenue
Revenue from gift cards and returned merchandise credits (collectively the “cards”) is deferred and recognized upon their
redemption. Income from unredeemed cards is recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Income within net sales in
proportion to the pattern of rights exercised by the customer in future periods. The Company performs an evaluation of
historical redemption patterns from the date of original issuance to estimate future period redemption activity. During the fiscal
years ended January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, the Company recognized $19.5 million and $18.3 million of gift card
breakage revenue, respectively, and experienced approximately $87.2 million and $74.7 million of gift card redemptions in
fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020, respectively, that had been included in its gift card liability as of January 30, 2021 and February 1,
2020, respectively. Based on the Company’s historical experience, the majority of gift card revenue is recognized within 12
months of deferral. The cards have no expiration date.
Loyalty program points are accrued at the estimated retail value per point, net of estimated breakage. The Company estimates
the breakage of loyalty points based on historical redemption rates experienced within the loyalty program. Based on the
Company’s customer loyalty program policies, the majority of program points earned are redeemed or expire within 12 months.
See Note 6–Deferred Revenue and Other Liabilities for additional information regarding the amount of these liabilities at
January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021.
Net sales by category
The following table disaggregates the amount of net sales attributable to hardlines, apparel and footwear for the last three fiscal
years (in millions):
Hardlines (1)
Apparel
Footwear
Other (2)
Total net sales
2021
Fiscal Year
2020
$
5,407.9 $
4,428.5 $
4,131.2
2,562.8
191.5
3,180.2
1,834.3
141.0
2019
3,695.2
3,109.0
1,811.4
135.1
$
12,293.4 $
9,584.0 $
8,750.7
(1)
(2)
Includes items such as sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, golf equipment and hunting and fishing gear.
Includes the Company’s non-merchandise sales categories, including in-store services, shipping revenues, software subscription
revenues and credit card processing revenues.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold includes: the cost of merchandise (inclusive of vendor allowances, inventory shrinkage and inventory write-
downs for the lower of cost or net realizable value); freight; distribution; shipping; and store occupancy costs. The Company
defines merchandise margin as net sales less the cost of merchandise sold. Store occupancy costs include rent, common area
maintenance charges, real estate and other asset-based taxes, general maintenance, utilities, depreciation and certain insurance
expenses.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses include store and field support payroll and fringe benefits, advertising, bank card
charges, operating costs associated with the Company’s internal eCommerce platform, information systems, marketing, legal,
accounting, other store expenses and all expenses associated with operating the Company’s Customer Support Center (“CSC”).
Advertising Costs
Production costs for all forms of advertising and the costs to run the advertisements are expensed the first time the
advertisement takes place. Advertising expense, net of cooperative advertising, was $410.9 million, $293.4 million and $338.7
million for fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Business Development Allowances
Business development allowances include allowances, rebates and cooperative advertising funds received from vendors. These
funds are determined for each fiscal year and the majority are based on various quantitative contract terms. Amounts expected
to be received from vendors for the purchase of merchandise inventories (“vendor allowances”) are recognized as a reduction of
cost of goods sold as the merchandise is sold. Amounts that represent a reimbursement of costs incurred, such as advertising
(“cooperative advertising”), are recorded as a reduction to the related expense in the period that the related expense is incurred.
The Company records an estimate of earned allowances based on the latest projected purchase volumes and advertising
forecasts.
Segment Information
The Company is a specialty omni-channel retailer that offers a broad range of products in its specialty retail stores, which are
primarily located in the eastern United States. Given the economic characteristics of the store formats, the similar nature of the
products sold, the type of customer and method of distribution, the Company’s operating segments are aggregated within one
reportable segment. Refer to Revenue Recognition within this Note for additional disclosure of net sales by merchandise
category.
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Construction Allowances
All of the Company’s store locations are leased. The Company may receive reimbursement from a landlord for some of the cost
of the structure, subject to satisfactory fulfillment of applicable lease provisions. These reimbursements may be referred to as
tenant allowances, construction allowances or landlord reimbursements (“construction allowances”). The Company’s
accounting for construction allowances differs depending on whether the Company is deemed to have control of the underlying
asset prior to commencement of the lease.
•
•
If the Company is not deemed to have control of the underlying asset prior to lease commencement, reimbursement
from a landlord for tenant improvements is classified as a lease incentive and included as a reduction to the related
operating lease asset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The incentive is amortized as part of operating lease expense
on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Landlord reimbursements from these transactions are included in
cash flows from operating activities as a change in deferred construction allowances.
If the Company is deemed to have control of the underlying asset prior to lease commencement, a sale and leaseback
of the asset occurs when construction of the asset is complete and the lease term begins, if relevant sale-leaseback
accounting criteria are met. Any gain or loss from the transaction is recorded within deferred revenue and other
liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, which is amortized as rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term
of the lease. The Company reports the amount of cash received for the construction allowance as construction
allowance receipts within the financing activities section of its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows when such
allowances are received prior to completion of the sale-leaseback transaction. The Company reports the amount of
cash received from construction allowances as proceeds from sale leaseback transactions within the investing activities
section of its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows when such amounts are received after the sale-leaseback
accounting criteria have been achieved.
Leases
The Company determines whether a contract is or contains a lease at contract inception. Operating lease assets and liabilities
are recognized at the lease’s commencement date based on the present value of remaining fixed lease payments over the lease
term. As the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable in most of the Company’s leases, the Company uses its
incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at a lease’s commencement date to determine the present value
of lease payments. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate for a lease is the rate of interest it would have to pay on a
collateralized basis to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments under similar terms. The operating lease asset also
includes any fixed lease payments made, net of lease incentives, and initial direct costs incurred.
Operating lease expense for fixed lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease
payments are generally expensed as incurred and may include certain index-based changes in rent and other non-fixed payments
for services provided by the lessor. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is
reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. The Company’s leases do not contain any material residual
guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
COVID-19 Update
The pandemic caused by the coronavirus and its variants (“COVID-19”) continues to evolve. The effect that the COVID-19
pandemic may have on the Company’s future business remains uncertain, including the long-term economic outlook, inflation
and its impact on consumer discretionary spending behavior when the pandemic ends. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic
has disrupted global supply chains, including factory closures and port congestion that have resulted in longer transit times and
rising container and transportation costs. Although the Company has successfully managed these challenges thus far, the
Company’s ability to continue to replenish its inventory to meet current levels of consumer demand could be impacted by
further delays or disruptions to the flow of products from key vendor partners and vertical brand sources. Accordingly, the
Company cannot estimate the full impact that the COVID-19 pandemic may have on its financial condition and future results of
operations, and it will continue to actively monitor its impact to the Company’s business.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Income Taxes
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” This update simplifies the accounting for
income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 740 and
also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. The Company adopted ASU 2019-12 during the
first quarter of 2021. The adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of
operations, cash flows or disclosures.
Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which required an entity to recognize lease assets and
lease liabilities on the balance sheet and to disclose key information about an entity’s leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 was
effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2018. In July 2018, the FASB
issued ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases, and ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842), Targeted
Improvements, which affected certain aspects of the previously issued guidance. Amendments included an additional transition
option that allowed entities to apply the new standard on the adoption date and recognize a cumulative effect adjustment to the
opening balance of retained earnings, as well as a new practical expedient for lessors.
On February 3, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02 and all related amendments using the optional transition method and
elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard. Such election
allowed the Company to not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, not to reassess the lease
classification for any expired or existing leases, and not to reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases. The Company also
elected the practical expedient related to land easements. The Company did not elect the practical expedient of hindsight when
determining the lease term of existing contracts at the effective date.
The Company has lease agreements with non-lease components that relate to the lease components and elected the practical
expedient to account for non-lease components, and the lease components to which they relate, as a single lease component for
all classes of underlying assets. The Company also elected to keep short-term leases with an initial term of 12 months or less off
the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Adoption of these standards did not materially affect the Company’s consolidated net income or cash flows, but resulted in the
recognition of $2.5 billion of lease assets and $3.1 billion of lease liabilities as of February 3, 2019. In connection with the
adoption, pre-existing liabilities for deferred rent and various lease incentives were reclassified as a component of the lease
assets. Accordingly, the Company recorded an $8.0 million adjustment to opening retained earnings in fiscal 2019, primarily
resulting from the impairment of lease assets recognized at adoption.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Reference Rate Reform
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference
Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” The update provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease potential
accounting impacts associated with transitioning away from reference rates that are expected to be discontinued, such as the
London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The amendments in this ASU can be applied anytime between the first quarter of
fiscal 2020 and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 and apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that
reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The Company’s primary association with LIBOR was
through interest rates applicable to loans under the former revolving credit facility, which was terminated in January 2022 and
replaced with a new revolving credit facility that uses an adjusted secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”). See Note 8–
Revolving Credit Facility for additional details. Accordingly, the impact of Topic 848 on the Company's financial statements
and related disclosures is not expected to be significant.
Convertible Instruments
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and
Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40),” which removes the separation models for
convertible debt with cash conversion or beneficial conversion features. ASU 2020-06 also requires the application of the if-
converted method for calculating earnings per diluted share, as the treasury stock method will no longer be permitted for
convertible instruments.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
Construction Allowances
All of the Company’s store locations are leased. The Company may receive reimbursement from a landlord for some of the cost
of the structure, subject to satisfactory fulfillment of applicable lease provisions. These reimbursements may be referred to as
tenant allowances, construction allowances or landlord reimbursements (“construction allowances”). The Company’s
accounting for construction allowances differs depending on whether the Company is deemed to have control of the underlying
asset prior to commencement of the lease.
•
•
If the Company is not deemed to have control of the underlying asset prior to lease commencement, reimbursement
from a landlord for tenant improvements is classified as a lease incentive and included as a reduction to the related
operating lease asset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The incentive is amortized as part of operating lease expense
on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Landlord reimbursements from these transactions are included in
cash flows from operating activities as a change in deferred construction allowances.
If the Company is deemed to have control of the underlying asset prior to lease commencement, a sale and leaseback
of the asset occurs when construction of the asset is complete and the lease term begins, if relevant sale-leaseback
accounting criteria are met. Any gain or loss from the transaction is recorded within deferred revenue and other
liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, which is amortized as rent expense on a straight-line basis over the term
of the lease. The Company reports the amount of cash received for the construction allowance as construction
allowance receipts within the financing activities section of its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows when such
allowances are received prior to completion of the sale-leaseback transaction. The Company reports the amount of
cash received from construction allowances as proceeds from sale leaseback transactions within the investing activities
section of its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows when such amounts are received after the sale-leaseback
accounting criteria have been achieved.
Leases
The Company determines whether a contract is or contains a lease at contract inception. Operating lease assets and liabilities
are recognized at the lease’s commencement date based on the present value of remaining fixed lease payments over the lease
term. As the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable in most of the Company’s leases, the Company uses its
incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at a lease’s commencement date to determine the present value
of lease payments. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate for a lease is the rate of interest it would have to pay on a
collateralized basis to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments under similar terms. The operating lease asset also
includes any fixed lease payments made, net of lease incentives, and initial direct costs incurred.
Operating lease expense for fixed lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Variable lease
payments are generally expensed as incurred and may include certain index-based changes in rent and other non-fixed payments
for services provided by the lessor. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is
reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. The Company’s leases do not contain any material residual
guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
COVID-19 Update
The pandemic caused by the coronavirus and its variants (“COVID-19”) continues to evolve. The effect that the COVID-19
pandemic may have on the Company’s future business remains uncertain, including the long-term economic outlook, inflation
and its impact on consumer discretionary spending behavior when the pandemic ends. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic
has disrupted global supply chains, including factory closures and port congestion that have resulted in longer transit times and
rising container and transportation costs. Although the Company has successfully managed these challenges thus far, the
Company’s ability to continue to replenish its inventory to meet current levels of consumer demand could be impacted by
further delays or disruptions to the flow of products from key vendor partners and vertical brand sources. Accordingly, the
Company cannot estimate the full impact that the COVID-19 pandemic may have on its financial condition and future results of
operations, and it will continue to actively monitor its impact to the Company’s business.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Income Taxes
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” This update simplifies the accounting for
income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 740 and
also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. The Company adopted ASU 2019-12 during the
first quarter of 2021. The adoption did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of
operations, cash flows or disclosures.
Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which required an entity to recognize lease assets and
lease liabilities on the balance sheet and to disclose key information about an entity’s leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 was
effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2018. In July 2018, the FASB
issued ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases, and ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842), Targeted
Improvements, which affected certain aspects of the previously issued guidance. Amendments included an additional transition
option that allowed entities to apply the new standard on the adoption date and recognize a cumulative effect adjustment to the
opening balance of retained earnings, as well as a new practical expedient for lessors.
On February 3, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02 and all related amendments using the optional transition method and
elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard. Such election
allowed the Company to not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, not to reassess the lease
classification for any expired or existing leases, and not to reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases. The Company also
elected the practical expedient related to land easements. The Company did not elect the practical expedient of hindsight when
determining the lease term of existing contracts at the effective date.
The Company has lease agreements with non-lease components that relate to the lease components and elected the practical
expedient to account for non-lease components, and the lease components to which they relate, as a single lease component for
all classes of underlying assets. The Company also elected to keep short-term leases with an initial term of 12 months or less off
the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Adoption of these standards did not materially affect the Company’s consolidated net income or cash flows, but resulted in the
recognition of $2.5 billion of lease assets and $3.1 billion of lease liabilities as of February 3, 2019. In connection with the
adoption, pre-existing liabilities for deferred rent and various lease incentives were reclassified as a component of the lease
assets. Accordingly, the Company recorded an $8.0 million adjustment to opening retained earnings in fiscal 2019, primarily
resulting from the impairment of lease assets recognized at adoption.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
Reference Rate Reform
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference
Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” The update provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease potential
accounting impacts associated with transitioning away from reference rates that are expected to be discontinued, such as the
London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The amendments in this ASU can be applied anytime between the first quarter of
fiscal 2020 and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 and apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that
reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The Company’s primary association with LIBOR was
through interest rates applicable to loans under the former revolving credit facility, which was terminated in January 2022 and
replaced with a new revolving credit facility that uses an adjusted secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”). See Note 8–
Revolving Credit Facility for additional details. Accordingly, the impact of Topic 848 on the Company's financial statements
and related disclosures is not expected to be significant.
Convertible Instruments
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and
Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40),” which removes the separation models for
convertible debt with cash conversion or beneficial conversion features. ASU 2020-06 also requires the application of the if-
converted method for calculating earnings per diluted share, as the treasury stock method will no longer be permitted for
convertible instruments.
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The Company adopted ASU 2020-06 as of the first day of fiscal 2022 using the modified retrospective approach, which will
result in the following adjustments to the Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions):
3. Property and Equipment
Balance sheet line item
Convertible Senior Notes due 2025
Net deferred tax assets
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Last Day of Fiscal
2021
Adoption of ASU
2020-06
First Day of Fiscal
2022
$
$
$
$
449.3 $
35.0 $
1,488.8 $
3,956.6 $
114.0 $
(29.3) $
(119.0) $
34.2 $
563.3
5.7
1,369.8
3,990.8
After adopting ASU 2020-06, the Company’s Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (the “Convertible Senior Notes”) will be
reflected entirely as a liability since the embedded conversion feature will no longer be separately presented within
stockholders’ equity, eliminating the non-cash debt discount. Accordingly, the Company expects that fiscal 2022 earnings will
not include $27.4 million of pre-tax non-cash interest expense that was incurred in fiscal 2021, decreasing the effective interest
rate on the Convertible Senior Notes from 11.6% to 3.9%.
Despite the Company’s intention to settle the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes in cash, the application of the if-
converted method requires earnings per diluted share to reflect the assumed share conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes,
which was 17.5 million dilutive shares as of January 29, 2022. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2020-06 to
have a material impact on its earnings per diluted share.
2. Earnings per Common Share
The computations for basic and diluted earnings per common share were as follows for the fiscal years presented below (in
thousands, except per share data):
Net income
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards
Dilutive effect of Convertible Senior Notes
Dilutive effect of warrants
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
Earnings per common share - basic
Earnings per common share - diluted
Stock-based awards excluded from diluted shares
2021
2020
2019
$
1,519,871 $
530,251 $
297,462
83,183
6,503
11,332
8,560
109,578
84,258
4,185
3,460
736
92,639
$
$
18.27 $
13.87 $
6.29 $
5.72 $
42
1,688
87,502
1,564
—
—
89,066
3.40
3.34
2,990
For fiscal years 2021 and 2020, the dilutive effect of the Convertible Senior Notes included approximately 11.3 million and
3.5 million shares, respectively, that are designed to be offset at settlement by shares delivered from the bond hedge purchased
by the Company. The shares provided by the bond hedge are anti-dilutive; accordingly, they are not treated as a reduction to
diluted weighted average shares outstanding. See Note 10–Convertible Senior Notes.
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and consist of the following as of the end of the fiscal years presented below (in
thousands):
Buildings and land
Leasehold improvements
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Computer software
Total property and equipment
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Net property and equipment
2021
2020
$
332,207 $
328,417
1,846,630
1,246,138
508,870
1,729,239
1,158,691
460,004
3,933,845
3,676,351
(2,614,164)
(2,376,086)
$
1,319,681 $
1,300,265
The amounts above include construction in progress of $39.8 million and $69.2 million for fiscal 2021 and 2020, respectively.
4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
The carrying amount of goodwill for fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020 was $245.9 million, which is recorded net of $111.3 million in
accumulated impairments. No impairment charges were recorded against goodwill in fiscal 2021, 2020, or 2019.
Intangible Assets
The components of intangible assets were as follows as of the end of the fiscal years presented below (in thousands):
Trademarks (indefinite-lived)
Trade names (indefinite-lived)
Customer lists
Acquired technology and other finite-lived intangible assets
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets
Total intangible assets
2021
2020
Gross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Gross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
$
61,315 $
— $
61,315 $
15,660
18,195
12,016
5,629
(14,032)
(12,016)
—
—
15,660
18,195
12,016
5,242
—
—
(11,604)
(10,773)
—
$
112,815 $
(26,048) $ 112,428 $
(22,377)
The Company had indefinite-lived and finite-lived intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, of $82.6 million and $4.2
million, respectively, as of January 29, 2022 and $82.2 million and $7.8 million, respectively, as of January 30, 2021.
Amortization of the Company’s finite-lived intangible assets was $3.7 million, $4.3 million, and $5.3 million in fiscal 2021,
2020, and 2019, respectively.
In fiscal 2019, the Company sold two technology subsidiaries, Blue Sombrero and Affinity Sports, to Stack Sports (unaffiliated
with the Company’s Executive Chairman, Edward Stack) for net cash proceeds of $40.4 million. In connection with the sale,
the Company recorded a pre-tax gain of $33.8 million and disposed of goodwill and intangible assets, net of accumulated
amortization, of $4.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively.
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The Company adopted ASU 2020-06 as of the first day of fiscal 2022 using the modified retrospective approach, which will
3. Property and Equipment
result in the following adjustments to the Consolidated Balance Sheet (in millions):
Balance sheet line item
Convertible Senior Notes due 2025
Net deferred tax assets
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Last Day of Fiscal
Adoption of ASU
First Day of Fiscal
2021
2020-06
2022
$
$
$
$
449.3 $
35.0 $
1,488.8 $
3,956.6 $
114.0 $
(29.3) $
(119.0) $
34.2 $
563.3
5.7
1,369.8
3,990.8
After adopting ASU 2020-06, the Company’s Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (the “Convertible Senior Notes”) will be
reflected entirely as a liability since the embedded conversion feature will no longer be separately presented within
stockholders’ equity, eliminating the non-cash debt discount. Accordingly, the Company expects that fiscal 2022 earnings will
not include $27.4 million of pre-tax non-cash interest expense that was incurred in fiscal 2021, decreasing the effective interest
rate on the Convertible Senior Notes from 11.6% to 3.9%.
Despite the Company’s intention to settle the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes in cash, the application of the if-
converted method requires earnings per diluted share to reflect the assumed share conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes,
which was 17.5 million dilutive shares as of January 29, 2022. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2020-06 to
have a material impact on its earnings per diluted share.
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and consist of the following as of the end of the fiscal years presented below (in
thousands):
Buildings and land
Leasehold improvements
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Computer software
Total property and equipment
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Net property and equipment
2021
2020
$
332,207 $
328,417
1,846,630
1,246,138
508,870
1,729,239
1,158,691
460,004
3,933,845
3,676,351
(2,614,164)
(2,376,086)
$
1,319,681 $
1,300,265
The amounts above include construction in progress of $39.8 million and $69.2 million for fiscal 2021 and 2020, respectively.
4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
The carrying amount of goodwill for fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020 was $245.9 million, which is recorded net of $111.3 million in
accumulated impairments. No impairment charges were recorded against goodwill in fiscal 2021, 2020, or 2019.
The computations for basic and diluted earnings per common share were as follows for the fiscal years presented below (in
Intangible Assets
2021
2020
2019
$
1,519,871 $
530,251 $
297,462
83,183
6,503
11,332
8,560
109,578
84,258
4,185
3,460
736
92,639
$
$
18.27 $
13.87 $
6.29 $
5.72 $
42
1,688
87,502
1,564
—
—
89,066
3.40
3.34
2,990
For fiscal years 2021 and 2020, the dilutive effect of the Convertible Senior Notes included approximately 11.3 million and
3.5 million shares, respectively, that are designed to be offset at settlement by shares delivered from the bond hedge purchased
by the Company. The shares provided by the bond hedge are anti-dilutive; accordingly, they are not treated as a reduction to
diluted weighted average shares outstanding. See Note 10–Convertible Senior Notes.
The components of intangible assets were as follows as of the end of the fiscal years presented below (in thousands):
Trademarks (indefinite-lived)
Trade names (indefinite-lived)
Customer lists
Acquired technology and other finite-lived intangible assets
Other indefinite-lived intangible assets
Total intangible assets
2021
2020
Gross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Gross
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
$
61,315 $
— $
61,315 $
15,660
18,195
12,016
5,629
—
(14,032)
(12,016)
—
15,660
18,195
12,016
5,242
—
—
(11,604)
(10,773)
—
$
112,815 $
(26,048) $ 112,428 $
(22,377)
The Company had indefinite-lived and finite-lived intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, of $82.6 million and $4.2
million, respectively, as of January 29, 2022 and $82.2 million and $7.8 million, respectively, as of January 30, 2021.
Amortization of the Company’s finite-lived intangible assets was $3.7 million, $4.3 million, and $5.3 million in fiscal 2021,
2020, and 2019, respectively.
In fiscal 2019, the Company sold two technology subsidiaries, Blue Sombrero and Affinity Sports, to Stack Sports (unaffiliated
with the Company’s Executive Chairman, Edward Stack) for net cash proceeds of $40.4 million. In connection with the sale,
the Company recorded a pre-tax gain of $33.8 million and disposed of goodwill and intangible assets, net of accumulated
amortization, of $4.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively.
2. Earnings per Common Share
thousands, except per share data):
Net income
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards
Dilutive effect of Convertible Senior Notes
Dilutive effect of warrants
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
Earnings per common share - basic
Earnings per common share - diluted
Stock-based awards excluded from diluted shares
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2022
2023
2024
Total
5. Accrued Expenses
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
The Company expects to recognize amortization expense on existing finite-lived intangible assets as follows (in thousands):
The components of lease cost for the following fiscal years presented below were as follows (in thousands):
Estimated
Amortization
Expense
$
$
2,428
1,544
191
4,163
Operating lease cost
Short-term lease cost
Variable lease cost
Sublease income
Total lease cost
2021
2020
2019
$
574,929 $
584,392 $
14,588
114,664
(11,571)
692,610 $
10,625
119,007
(10,798)
703,226 $
$
590,381
7,579
119,452
(5,135)
712,277
Accrued expenses consist of the following as of the end of the fiscal years presented below (in thousands):
Payroll, withholdings and benefits
Real estate taxes, utilities and other occupancy costs
Property and equipment
Treasury stock
Sales tax
Other
Total accrued expenses
6. Deferred Revenue and Other Liabilities
2021
2020
$
297,409 $
270,895
88,860
35,903
31,733
30,540
135,698
$
620,143 $
78,836
26,981
—
30,175
111,247
518,134
Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases for the following fiscal years are presented below (in
thousands):
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of
operating lease liabilities
Non-cash operating lease assets and liabilities obtained in
exchange for new or modified leases
$
$
2021
2020
2019
679,289 $
620,529 $
655,679
368,515 $
299,619 $
244,153
Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases were as follows:
Weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases
Weighted average discount rate for operating leases
January 29,
2022
January 30,
2021
6.09 years
5.82 %
6.40 years
6.44 %
Deferred revenue and other liabilities consist of the following as of the end of the fiscal years presented below (in thousands):
Future maturities of operating lease liabilities were as follows as of January 29, 2022 (in thousands):
Current:
Deferred gift card revenue
Customer loyalty program
Other
Total current deferred revenue and other liabilities
Long-term:
Deferred compensation
Other
Total other long-term liabilities
7. Leases
2021
2020
$
209,763 $
173,786
46,071
61,599
41,600
44,918
317,433 $
260,304
150,825 $
125,696
46,709
59,630
197,534 $
185,326
$
$
$
Fiscal Year
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total future undiscounted lease payments
Less: imputed interest
Total reported lease liability
$
667,879
593,898
499,459
402,644
314,492
575,587
3,053,959
(474,495)
$
2,579,464
The Company has entered into operating leases, primarily related to future store locations, that have not yet commenced. As of
January 29, 2022 the future minimum payments on these leases approximated $39.0 million.
The Company acts as sublessor on several operating leases. As of January 29, 2022, total future minimum rentals under non-
cancellable subleases approximated $62.0 million.
The Company leases all of its stores, three of its distribution centers and certain equipment under non-cancellable operating
leases that expire at various dates through 2033. The Company’s stores generally have initial lease terms of 10 to 15 years and
contain multiple five-year renewal options and rent escalation provisions. The lease agreements provide primarily for the
payment of minimum annual rentals, costs of utilities, property taxes, maintenance, common areas and insurance.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
The Company expects to recognize amortization expense on existing finite-lived intangible assets as follows (in thousands):
The components of lease cost for the following fiscal years presented below were as follows (in thousands):
Estimated
Amortization
Expense
$
$
2,428
1,544
191
4,163
Operating lease cost
Short-term lease cost
Variable lease cost
Sublease income
Total lease cost
2021
2020
2019
$
574,929 $
584,392 $
14,588
114,664
(11,571)
692,610 $
10,625
119,007
(10,798)
703,226 $
$
590,381
7,579
119,452
(5,135)
712,277
2021
2020
$
297,409 $
270,895
88,860
35,903
31,733
30,540
135,698
$
620,143 $
78,836
26,981
—
30,175
111,247
518,134
Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases for the following fiscal years are presented below (in
thousands):
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of
operating lease liabilities
Non-cash operating lease assets and liabilities obtained in
exchange for new or modified leases
$
$
2021
2020
2019
679,289 $
620,529 $
655,679
368,515 $
299,619 $
244,153
Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases were as follows:
Weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases
Weighted average discount rate for operating leases
January 29,
2022
January 30,
2021
6.09 years
5.82 %
6.40 years
6.44 %
Deferred revenue and other liabilities consist of the following as of the end of the fiscal years presented below (in thousands):
Future maturities of operating lease liabilities were as follows as of January 29, 2022 (in thousands):
2021
2020
$
209,763 $
173,786
46,071
61,599
41,600
44,918
317,433 $
260,304
150,825 $
125,696
46,709
59,630
197,534 $
185,326
$
$
$
Fiscal Year
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total future undiscounted lease payments
Less: imputed interest
Total reported lease liability
$
667,879
593,898
499,459
402,644
314,492
575,587
3,053,959
(474,495)
$
2,579,464
The Company leases all of its stores, three of its distribution centers and certain equipment under non-cancellable operating
leases that expire at various dates through 2033. The Company’s stores generally have initial lease terms of 10 to 15 years and
contain multiple five-year renewal options and rent escalation provisions. The lease agreements provide primarily for the
payment of minimum annual rentals, costs of utilities, property taxes, maintenance, common areas and insurance.
The Company has entered into operating leases, primarily related to future store locations, that have not yet commenced. As of
January 29, 2022 the future minimum payments on these leases approximated $39.0 million.
The Company acts as sublessor on several operating leases. As of January 29, 2022, total future minimum rentals under non-
cancellable subleases approximated $62.0 million.
Accrued expenses consist of the following as of the end of the fiscal years presented below (in thousands):
Fiscal Year
2022
2023
2024
Total
5. Accrued Expenses
Payroll, withholdings and benefits
Real estate taxes, utilities and other occupancy costs
Property and equipment
Treasury stock
Sales tax
Other
Total accrued expenses
6. Deferred Revenue and Other Liabilities
Total current deferred revenue and other liabilities
Current:
Deferred gift card revenue
Customer loyalty program
Other
Other
Long-term:
Deferred compensation
Total other long-term liabilities
7. Leases
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
8. Revolving Credit Facility
Redemption
On January 14, 2022, the Company terminated its existing $1.855 billion revolving credit facility and entered into a new credit
agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, providing for
$1.6 billion in unsecured revolving credit capacity (the “Credit Facility”), of which up to $75.0 million is available for letters of
credit. The Credit Facility matures on January 14, 2027, subject to extensions permitted under the Credit Agreement, and allows
for $500.0 million in additional incremental borrowing capacity, subject to existing or new lenders agreeing to provide such
additional revolving commitments.
The loans under the Credit Facility bear interest at an alternate base rate or an adjusted SOFR plus, in each case, an applicable
margin of 0.125% with respect to the alternate base rate and 1.125% with respect to the adjusted SOFR as of January 29, 2022,
which is subject to adjustment based on the Company’s public debt rating. The Credit Facility allows voluntary repayment of
outstanding loans at any time without premium or penalty, other than customary breakage costs with respect to SOFR loans.
The unused portion of the Credit Facility is subject to a commitment fee of 0.11% per year as of January 29, 2022, which is
adjusted based on the Company’s public debt rating. There were no borrowings outstanding under the Company’s revolving
line of credit agreements at January 29, 2022 or January 30, 2021. After adjusting for outstanding letters of credit of
$16.1 million, the Company’s total remaining borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility was $1.58 billion at January 29,
2022.
The Credit Agreement contains representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default
customary for unsecured financings of this type, including negative covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the
Company and certain of its subsidiaries to incur liens, limit the ability of the Company to make certain fundamental changes
and limit the ability of the Company’s non-guarantor subsidiaries to incur indebtedness, in each case subject to a number of
important exceptions and qualifications. The Credit Agreement also contains a maximum lease-adjusted leverage ratio
covenant. The Company was in compliance with all covenants of the Credit Agreement at January 29, 2022.
9. Senior Notes
Key Terms
On January 14, 2022, the Company issued $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.15% senior notes due 2032 (the
“2032 Notes”) and $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.10% senior notes due 2052 (the “2052 Notes” and, together
with the 2032 Notes, the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes were issued under a base indenture, dated as of January 14, 2022
(the “Base Indenture”), as supplemented by a supplemental indenture, dated as of January 14, 2022 (the “Supplemental
Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), in each case by and between the Company and U.S. Bank
National Association, as trustee. The Notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of the Company and rank equally in right
of payment to all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated debt and other obligations. The Company
is required to pay interest on the Senior Notes semi-annually, in arrears, on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing
on July 15, 2022.
Net Proceeds and Carrying Values
Net proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Notes totaled approximately $1.5 billion, after deducting the applicable discount.
The Company also incurred approximately $15.3 million in offering expenses, including underwriting fees, related to the
issuance of the Senior Notes. Together, the discount, underwriting fees and offering expenses will be amortized over the
respective terms of the Senior Notes using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the 2032 Notes is 3.28%,
and the effective interest rate on the 2052 Notes is 4.18%.
The carrying values of the Senior Notes were as follows at January 29, 2022 (in millions):
Principal
Discounts and issuance costs
Carrying amount
2032 Notes
2052 Notes
Total
$
$
750.0 $
(8.3)
741.7 $
750.0 $
(10.3)
739.7 $
1,500.0
(18.6)
1,481.4
The Company may redeem the Senior Notes, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time-to-time prior to (i) in
the case of the 2032 Notes, October 15, 2031 (the date that is three months before the maturity date of the 2032 Notes), and (ii)
in the case of the 2052 Notes, July 15, 2051 (the date that is six months before the maturity date of the 2052 Notes) (the
applicable date with respect to each such series of Senior Notes, the “Applicable Par Call Date”), in each case, at a “make-
whole” price described in the Supplemental Indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
In addition, on or after the Applicable Par Call Date, the Company may redeem either series of the Senior Notes, at its option,
in whole or in part, at any time and from time-to-time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the
Senior Notes of such series to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date.
Change in Control
In the event of certain change of control triggering events with respect to the Senior Notes of either series (subject to certain
exceptions), the Company will be required to make an offer to each holder of the applicable Notes of such series to repurchase
all or part of its Senior Notes of such series at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount of such Senior
Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of purchase.
Covenants
The Indenture contains certain covenants that, among other things, restrict the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability
to incur certain indebtedness secured by liens on certain assets and limit the ability of the Company to make certain
fundamental changes, in each case subject to a number of exceptions and qualifications described in the Indenture. The
Indenture also provides for customary events of default which, if any of them occurs, would permit or require the principal of
and accrued interest on the Senior Notes to become or to be declared due and payable, as applicable. The Company was in
compliance with its covenants at January 29, 2022.
10. Convertible Senior Notes
Overview
In April 2020, the Company closed on an aggregate $575.0 million of 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025, including the
exercise of the full $75.0 million over-allotment option, receiving proceeds of $557.6 million, net of $17.4 million of
transaction fees and other third-party offering expenses. The Convertible Senior Notes accrue interest at a rate of 3.25% per
annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 and mature on April 15, 2025, unless earlier repurchased,
redeemed or converted.
The Convertible Senior Notes are the Company’s unsecured, unsubordinated obligations and are equal in right of payment with
the Company’s existing and future unsecured, unsubordinated indebtedness; senior in right of payment to the Company’s
existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Convertible Senior Notes; effectively
subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that
indebtedness; and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables,
and preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries.
Conversion Terms
Upon issuance of the Convertible Senior Notes in April 2020, the initial conversion rate was 28.2618 shares of the Company’s
common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes, which represented an initial conversion price of
approximately $35.38 per share. The conversion rate is subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events,
such as the payment of dividends. In addition, upon the occurrence of a fundamental change prior to the maturity of the
Convertible Senior Notes, the Company will, in certain circumstances, increase the conversion rate by a specified number of
additional shares for a holder that elects to convert the Convertible Senior Notes in connection with such a fundamental change.
As of January 29, 2022, the conversion rate for the Convertible Senior Notes was 30.5068, which represents a conversion price
of $32.78 per share. The difference between the initial conversion rate and the conversion rate as of January 29, 2022 is due to
dividends that have been declared and paid on shares of the Company’s common stock following the issuance of the
Convertible Senior Notes. Because the closing price of the Company’s common stock of $113.19 at the end of fiscal 2021
exceeded the conversion price of $32.78, the if-converted value exceeded the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes
by approximately $1.4 billion at January 29, 2022. As described below, the Company entered into convertible note hedge
transactions, which are expected to reduce the potential dilution with respect to the Company’s common stock upon conversion
of the Convertible Senior Notes.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
8. Revolving Credit Facility
Redemption
On January 14, 2022, the Company terminated its existing $1.855 billion revolving credit facility and entered into a new credit
agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, providing for
$1.6 billion in unsecured revolving credit capacity (the “Credit Facility”), of which up to $75.0 million is available for letters of
credit. The Credit Facility matures on January 14, 2027, subject to extensions permitted under the Credit Agreement, and allows
for $500.0 million in additional incremental borrowing capacity, subject to existing or new lenders agreeing to provide such
additional revolving commitments.
The loans under the Credit Facility bear interest at an alternate base rate or an adjusted SOFR plus, in each case, an applicable
margin of 0.125% with respect to the alternate base rate and 1.125% with respect to the adjusted SOFR as of January 29, 2022,
which is subject to adjustment based on the Company’s public debt rating. The Credit Facility allows voluntary repayment of
outstanding loans at any time without premium or penalty, other than customary breakage costs with respect to SOFR loans.
The unused portion of the Credit Facility is subject to a commitment fee of 0.11% per year as of January 29, 2022, which is
adjusted based on the Company’s public debt rating. There were no borrowings outstanding under the Company’s revolving
line of credit agreements at January 29, 2022 or January 30, 2021. After adjusting for outstanding letters of credit of
$16.1 million, the Company’s total remaining borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility was $1.58 billion at January 29,
2022.
The Credit Agreement contains representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default
customary for unsecured financings of this type, including negative covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the
Company and certain of its subsidiaries to incur liens, limit the ability of the Company to make certain fundamental changes
and limit the ability of the Company’s non-guarantor subsidiaries to incur indebtedness, in each case subject to a number of
important exceptions and qualifications. The Credit Agreement also contains a maximum lease-adjusted leverage ratio
covenant. The Company was in compliance with all covenants of the Credit Agreement at January 29, 2022.
9. Senior Notes
Key Terms
On January 14, 2022, the Company issued $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.15% senior notes due 2032 (the
“2032 Notes”) and $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.10% senior notes due 2052 (the “2052 Notes” and, together
with the 2032 Notes, the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes were issued under a base indenture, dated as of January 14, 2022
(the “Base Indenture”), as supplemented by a supplemental indenture, dated as of January 14, 2022 (the “Supplemental
Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), in each case by and between the Company and U.S. Bank
National Association, as trustee. The Notes are unsecured, unsubordinated obligations of the Company and rank equally in right
of payment to all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated debt and other obligations. The Company
is required to pay interest on the Senior Notes semi-annually, in arrears, on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing
on July 15, 2022.
Net Proceeds and Carrying Values
Net proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Notes totaled approximately $1.5 billion, after deducting the applicable discount.
The Company also incurred approximately $15.3 million in offering expenses, including underwriting fees, related to the
issuance of the Senior Notes. Together, the discount, underwriting fees and offering expenses will be amortized over the
respective terms of the Senior Notes using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the 2032 Notes is 3.28%,
and the effective interest rate on the 2052 Notes is 4.18%.
The carrying values of the Senior Notes were as follows at January 29, 2022 (in millions):
Principal
Discounts and issuance costs
Carrying amount
2032 Notes
2052 Notes
Total
$
$
750.0 $
(8.3)
741.7 $
750.0 $
(10.3)
739.7 $
1,500.0
(18.6)
1,481.4
The Company may redeem the Senior Notes, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time-to-time prior to (i) in
the case of the 2032 Notes, October 15, 2031 (the date that is three months before the maturity date of the 2032 Notes), and (ii)
in the case of the 2052 Notes, July 15, 2051 (the date that is six months before the maturity date of the 2052 Notes) (the
applicable date with respect to each such series of Senior Notes, the “Applicable Par Call Date”), in each case, at a “make-
whole” price described in the Supplemental Indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
In addition, on or after the Applicable Par Call Date, the Company may redeem either series of the Senior Notes, at its option,
in whole or in part, at any time and from time-to-time, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the
Senior Notes of such series to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the redemption date.
Change in Control
In the event of certain change of control triggering events with respect to the Senior Notes of either series (subject to certain
exceptions), the Company will be required to make an offer to each holder of the applicable Notes of such series to repurchase
all or part of its Senior Notes of such series at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount of such Senior
Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the date of purchase.
Covenants
The Indenture contains certain covenants that, among other things, restrict the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability
to incur certain indebtedness secured by liens on certain assets and limit the ability of the Company to make certain
fundamental changes, in each case subject to a number of exceptions and qualifications described in the Indenture. The
Indenture also provides for customary events of default which, if any of them occurs, would permit or require the principal of
and accrued interest on the Senior Notes to become or to be declared due and payable, as applicable. The Company was in
compliance with its covenants at January 29, 2022.
10. Convertible Senior Notes
Overview
In April 2020, the Company closed on an aggregate $575.0 million of 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025, including the
exercise of the full $75.0 million over-allotment option, receiving proceeds of $557.6 million, net of $17.4 million of
transaction fees and other third-party offering expenses. The Convertible Senior Notes accrue interest at a rate of 3.25% per
annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 and mature on April 15, 2025, unless earlier repurchased,
redeemed or converted.
The Convertible Senior Notes are the Company’s unsecured, unsubordinated obligations and are equal in right of payment with
the Company’s existing and future unsecured, unsubordinated indebtedness; senior in right of payment to the Company’s
existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Convertible Senior Notes; effectively
subordinated to the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness, to the extent of the value of the collateral securing that
indebtedness; and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities, including trade payables,
and preferred equity, if any, of the Company’s subsidiaries.
Conversion Terms
Upon issuance of the Convertible Senior Notes in April 2020, the initial conversion rate was 28.2618 shares of the Company’s
common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes, which represented an initial conversion price of
approximately $35.38 per share. The conversion rate is subject to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events,
such as the payment of dividends. In addition, upon the occurrence of a fundamental change prior to the maturity of the
Convertible Senior Notes, the Company will, in certain circumstances, increase the conversion rate by a specified number of
additional shares for a holder that elects to convert the Convertible Senior Notes in connection with such a fundamental change.
As of January 29, 2022, the conversion rate for the Convertible Senior Notes was 30.5068, which represents a conversion price
of $32.78 per share. The difference between the initial conversion rate and the conversion rate as of January 29, 2022 is due to
dividends that have been declared and paid on shares of the Company’s common stock following the issuance of the
Convertible Senior Notes. Because the closing price of the Company’s common stock of $113.19 at the end of fiscal 2021
exceeded the conversion price of $32.78, the if-converted value exceeded the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes
by approximately $1.4 billion at January 29, 2022. As described below, the Company entered into convertible note hedge
transactions, which are expected to reduce the potential dilution with respect to the Company’s common stock upon conversion
of the Convertible Senior Notes.
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Upon conversion, the Company may settle the Convertible Senior Notes for cash, shares of the Company’s stock, or a
combination thereof, at the Company’s option. The Company also has the ability to irrevocably elect to settle the Convertible
Senior Notes in cash without amending the indentures or the Convertible Senior Notes themselves. The Company currently
intends to settle the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes in cash and any conversion premium in shares of its
common stock.
Convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash are required to be separated into liability and equity components. The
allocation to the liability component is based on the fair value of a similar instrument that does not contain an equity conversion
option. Based on this debt to equity ratio, debt issuance costs are then allocated to the liability and equity components in a
similar manner. Accordingly, at issuance the Company allocated $396.9 million to the debt liability and $160.7 million to
additional paid in capital.
Financial Statement Impacts
The difference between the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes and the liability component, inclusive of issuance
costs, represents the debt discount, which the Company amortizes to interest expense using an effective interest rate of 11.6%.
During fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020, the Company recognized $49.5 million and $36.4 million, respectively, of total interest
expense related to the Convertible Senior Notes, of which $30.8 million and $21.6 million, respectively, was attributed to non-
cash amortization of the debt discount. See Note 1–Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for
details on how the Company will change its accounting for the Convertible Senior Notes beginning in fiscal 2022.
A summary of the composition of the net carrying values of the liability and equity components of the Convertible Senior Notes
as of the end of the following fiscal years is presented below (in millions):
Principal
Debt discount
Carrying amount
Equity component (*)
2021
2020
575.0 $
(125.7)
449.3 $
160.7 $
575.0
(156.5)
418.5
160.7
$
$
$
(*) Presented within additional paid-in capital on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Early Conversion
Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding December 2, 2024, noteholders may convert their
Convertible Senior Notes into shares of the Company’s common stock at their option only in the following circumstances:
•
•
•
•
during any calendar quarter, if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s common stock for each of at
least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the
last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, exceeds 130% of the conversion price then in effect on
each applicable trading day;
during the five consecutive business days immediately after any five consecutive trading day period (such five
consecutive trading day period, the “Measurement Period”) if the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of
Convertible Senior Notes for each trading day of the Measurement Period was less than 98% of the product of the last
reported sale price per share of the Company’s common stock on such trading day and the conversion rate on such
trading day;
upon the occurrence of certain corporate events or distributions on the Company’s common stock, including but not
limited to a fundamental change; or
if the Company calls all or any Convertible Senior Notes for redemption.
At January 29, 2022, the stock price conditions under which the Convertible Senior Notes could be convertible at the holders’
option were met. However, the Company has not received any material conversion requests through the filing date of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
On or after December 2, 2024, until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity
date of the Convertible Senior Notes, noteholders may convert their Convertible Senior Notes at their option at any time,
regardless of the foregoing conditions.
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The Company may redeem the Convertible Senior Notes at its option at any time on or after April 17, 2023 at a cash
redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid
interest, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price
on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and
including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice and (ii) the trading day
immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Convertible Senior Note for redemption
will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to that Convertible Senior Note, in which case the conversion
rate applicable to the conversion of that Convertible Senior Note will be increased in certain circumstances if it is converted
after it is called for redemption.
Upon the occurrence of a fundamental change prior to the maturity date of the Convertible Senior Notes, holders of the
Convertible Senior Notes may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the Convertible Senior Notes for cash at a
price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes to be repurchased, plus any accrued and unpaid
interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.
Convertible Note Hedge and Warrant Transactions
In connection with the sale of the Convertible Senior Notes, the Company purchased a bond hedge designed to mitigate the
potential dilution to shareholders from the conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes. Under the five-year term of the bond
hedge, upon a conversion of the bonds the Company will receive shares of common stock equal to the shares issued under the
conversion feature of the Convertible Senior Notes. The aggregate number of shares that the Company could be obligated to
issue upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes, and that the Company would receive under the bond hedge, is equal to
the number of shares underlying the Convertible Senior Notes, or approximately 17.5 million shares at January 29, 2022.
The cost of the bond hedge was partially offset by the Company’s sale of warrants to acquire approximately 17.5 million shares
of the Company’s common stock. The warrants were initially exercisable at a price of at least $52.42 per share and are subject
to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events, such as the payment of dividends. As of January 29, 2022, the
warrants were exercisable at a price of at least $48.56 per share. The difference between the initial and current exercise price is
due to dividends that have been declared and paid on shares of the Company’s common stock following the issuance of the
warrants.
The bond hedge and warrant transactions effectively increased the conversion price associated with the Convertible Senior
Notes during the term of these transactions from 35% to 100% at their issuance, thereby reducing the dilutive economic effect
to shareholders upon actual conversion. There would be dilution from the conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes to the
extent that the then-market price per share of the common stock exceeds the exercise price of the warrants at the time of
conversion.
The bond hedges and warrants are indexed to, and potentially settled in shares of, the Company’s common stock. The net cost
of $55.8 million for the purchase of the bond hedges and sale of the warrants was recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in
capital in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Upon their issuance in April 2020, the Company recorded a deferred tax liability of $42.7 million related to the debt discount
associated with the Convertible Senior Notes and a deferred tax asset of $42.8 million related to the convertible note hedge
transactions. The deferred tax liability and deferred tax asset are recorded in deferred income taxes on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets.
11. Fair Value Measurements
ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures”, outlines a valuation framework and creates a fair value hierarchy for
assets and liabilities as follows:
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2: Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop
its own assumptions.
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Upon conversion, the Company may settle the Convertible Senior Notes for cash, shares of the Company’s stock, or a
combination thereof, at the Company’s option. The Company also has the ability to irrevocably elect to settle the Convertible
Senior Notes in cash without amending the indentures or the Convertible Senior Notes themselves. The Company currently
intends to settle the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes in cash and any conversion premium in shares of its
common stock.
Convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash are required to be separated into liability and equity components. The
allocation to the liability component is based on the fair value of a similar instrument that does not contain an equity conversion
option. Based on this debt to equity ratio, debt issuance costs are then allocated to the liability and equity components in a
similar manner. Accordingly, at issuance the Company allocated $396.9 million to the debt liability and $160.7 million to
additional paid in capital.
Financial Statement Impacts
The difference between the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes and the liability component, inclusive of issuance
costs, represents the debt discount, which the Company amortizes to interest expense using an effective interest rate of 11.6%.
During fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020, the Company recognized $49.5 million and $36.4 million, respectively, of total interest
expense related to the Convertible Senior Notes, of which $30.8 million and $21.6 million, respectively, was attributed to non-
cash amortization of the debt discount. See Note 1–Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for
details on how the Company will change its accounting for the Convertible Senior Notes beginning in fiscal 2022.
A summary of the composition of the net carrying values of the liability and equity components of the Convertible Senior Notes
as of the end of the following fiscal years is presented below (in millions):
Principal
Debt discount
Carrying amount
Equity component (*)
Early Conversion
(*) Presented within additional paid-in capital on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
2021
2020
$
$
$
575.0 $
(125.7)
449.3 $
160.7 $
575.0
(156.5)
418.5
160.7
Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding December 2, 2024, noteholders may convert their
Convertible Senior Notes into shares of the Company’s common stock at their option only in the following circumstances:
during any calendar quarter, if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s common stock for each of at
least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the
last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, exceeds 130% of the conversion price then in effect on
each applicable trading day;
•
during the five consecutive business days immediately after any five consecutive trading day period (such five
consecutive trading day period, the “Measurement Period”) if the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of
Convertible Senior Notes for each trading day of the Measurement Period was less than 98% of the product of the last
reported sale price per share of the Company’s common stock on such trading day and the conversion rate on such
trading day;
limited to a fundamental change; or
upon the occurrence of certain corporate events or distributions on the Company’s common stock, including but not
if the Company calls all or any Convertible Senior Notes for redemption.
At January 29, 2022, the stock price conditions under which the Convertible Senior Notes could be convertible at the holders’
option were met. However, the Company has not received any material conversion requests through the filing date of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
On or after December 2, 2024, until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity
date of the Convertible Senior Notes, noteholders may convert their Convertible Senior Notes at their option at any time,
regardless of the foregoing conditions.
•
•
•
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The Company may redeem the Convertible Senior Notes at its option at any time on or after April 17, 2023 at a cash
redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid
interest, but only if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price
on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and
including, the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice and (ii) the trading day
immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. In addition, calling any Convertible Senior Note for redemption
will constitute a Make-Whole Fundamental Change with respect to that Convertible Senior Note, in which case the conversion
rate applicable to the conversion of that Convertible Senior Note will be increased in certain circumstances if it is converted
after it is called for redemption.
Upon the occurrence of a fundamental change prior to the maturity date of the Convertible Senior Notes, holders of the
Convertible Senior Notes may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the Convertible Senior Notes for cash at a
price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes to be repurchased, plus any accrued and unpaid
interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.
Convertible Note Hedge and Warrant Transactions
In connection with the sale of the Convertible Senior Notes, the Company purchased a bond hedge designed to mitigate the
potential dilution to shareholders from the conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes. Under the five-year term of the bond
hedge, upon a conversion of the bonds the Company will receive shares of common stock equal to the shares issued under the
conversion feature of the Convertible Senior Notes. The aggregate number of shares that the Company could be obligated to
issue upon conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes, and that the Company would receive under the bond hedge, is equal to
the number of shares underlying the Convertible Senior Notes, or approximately 17.5 million shares at January 29, 2022.
The cost of the bond hedge was partially offset by the Company’s sale of warrants to acquire approximately 17.5 million shares
of the Company’s common stock. The warrants were initially exercisable at a price of at least $52.42 per share and are subject
to customary adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events, such as the payment of dividends. As of January 29, 2022, the
warrants were exercisable at a price of at least $48.56 per share. The difference between the initial and current exercise price is
due to dividends that have been declared and paid on shares of the Company’s common stock following the issuance of the
warrants.
The bond hedge and warrant transactions effectively increased the conversion price associated with the Convertible Senior
Notes during the term of these transactions from 35% to 100% at their issuance, thereby reducing the dilutive economic effect
to shareholders upon actual conversion. There would be dilution from the conversion of the Convertible Senior Notes to the
extent that the then-market price per share of the common stock exceeds the exercise price of the warrants at the time of
conversion.
The bond hedges and warrants are indexed to, and potentially settled in shares of, the Company’s common stock. The net cost
of $55.8 million for the purchase of the bond hedges and sale of the warrants was recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in
capital in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Upon their issuance in April 2020, the Company recorded a deferred tax liability of $42.7 million related to the debt discount
associated with the Convertible Senior Notes and a deferred tax asset of $42.8 million related to the convertible note hedge
transactions. The deferred tax liability and deferred tax asset are recorded in deferred income taxes on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets.
11. Fair Value Measurements
ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures”, outlines a valuation framework and creates a fair value hierarchy for
assets and liabilities as follows:
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2: Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop
its own assumptions.
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Recurring
Dividends per Common Share
The Company records in its Consolidated Balance Sheets deferred compensation plan assets held in trust at fair value on a
recurring basis using Level 1 inputs. Such assets consist of investments in various mutual funds made by eligible individuals as
part of the Company’s deferred compensation plans, as discussed in Note 15–Retirement Savings Plans. As of January 29, 2022
and January 30, 2021, the fair value of the Company’s deferred compensation plans was $150.8 million and $125.7 million,
respectively, as determined by quoted prices in active markets.
The Company discloses the fair value of its Senior Notes and Convertible Senior Notes using Level 2 inputs which are based on
quoted prices for similar or identical instruments in inactive markets, as follows (in millions):
Convertible senior notes due 2025
2032 Notes
2052 Notes
January 29, 2022
January 30, 2021
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Fair Value
$
$
$
449.3 $
741.7 $
739.7 $
2,016.3 $
418.5 $
1,181.5
733.1 $
711.3 $
— $
— $
—
—
The carrying value of the Convertible Senior Notes exclude amounts classified within additional paid-in capital and any
unamortized discounts. See Note 10–Convertible Senior Notes for additional information.
Due to the short-term nature of the following instruments, the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable,
accounts payable and certain other liabilities approximated their carrying values at both January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021.
Nonrecurring
Assets and liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value on a nonrecurring basis may include property and equipment,
goodwill and other intangible assets, equity and other assets. These assets are required to be assessed for impairment when
events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable, and at least annually for goodwill and
indefinite-lived intangible assets. In the event that an impairment is required, the asset is adjusted to fair value, using Level 3
inputs.
In fiscal 2019, the Company incurred restructuring charges of $57.7 million in connection with the planned removal of hunt
category merchandise from the majority of DICK’S Sporting Goods stores, which included a $28.3 million non-cash
impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of a trademark associated with its hunt business to its estimated fair value, a
$7.4 million non-cash impairment of store assets, a $13.1 million write-down of hunt inventory and an $8.9 million charge
related to its exit from eight Field & Stream stores, which were subleased to Sportsman’s Warehouse, Inc. With the exception
of the write-down of hunt inventory, which was included within cost of goods sold, the restructuring charges were included
within selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
12. Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and Preferred Stock
The Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of 200,000,000 shares of common
stock, par value $0.01 per share, and the issuance of 40,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share. In
addition, the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 5,000,000 shares
of preferred stock.
Holders of common stock generally have rights identical to holders of Class B common stock, except that holders of common
stock are entitled to one vote per share and holders of Class B common stock are entitled to ten votes per share. A related party,
relatives of the related party and their trusts hold all outstanding Class B common stock, which can only be held by members of
this group. Class B common shares are not publicly tradable. Each share of Class B common stock can be converted at any time
into one share of common stock at the holder’s option.
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On August 19, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized and declared a special dividend in the amount of $5.50 per
share (the “Special Dividend”) on the Company's Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, which was paid on September
24, 2021 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 10, 2021. Including the Special Dividend, the
Company declared and paid aggregate cash dividends of $7.10, $1.25 and $1.10 per share of common stock and Class B
common stock during fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, which resulted in cash payments for dividends of
$603.0 million, $107.4 million and $98.3 million, respectively.
Treasury Stock
As of January 30, 2021, the Company had approximately $1.031 billion collectively remaining under two five-year $1.0 billion
share repurchase programs originally authorized by its Board of Directors on March 16, 2016 and June 12, 2019, respectively.
Both the 2016 and 2019 programs were exhausted in fiscal 2021. On December 16, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors
authorized an additional five-year share repurchase program of up to $2.0 billion of its common stock, which the Company may
suspend or discontinue at any time.
Total shares repurchased and amounts paid (inclusive of $31.7 million of cash settlements made in the first week of fiscal 2022)
under the Company’s current and prior authorizations during the last three fiscal years are presented below (in thousands):
Shares of common stock repurchased
Treasury stock acquired during the fiscal year
$
1,176,366 $
— $
402,240
Fiscal Year
2021
2020
2019
10,788
—
11,052
As of January 29, 2022, the Company had $1.855 billion remaining under the December 2021 authorization.
13. Income Taxes
Provision for Income Taxes
The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows for the fiscal years presented (in thousands):
2021
2020
2019
Current:
Federal
State
Total current provision
Deferred:
Federal
State
Total deferred provision
Total provision
$
364,997 $
185,197 $
93,119
458,116
42,537
227,734
15,992
459
16,451
(37,376)
(8,874)
(46,250)
$
474,567 $
181,484 $
110,242
The Company’s effective income tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate as follows for the fiscal years presented:
Federal statutory rate
State tax, net of federal benefit
Excess tax (benefit) expense related to stock-based compensation
Other permanent items
Effective income tax rate
2021
2020
2019
21.0 %
4.0 %
(1.2) %
— %
23.8 %
21.0 %
3.6 %
0.6 %
0.3 %
25.5 %
87,263
24,139
111,402
(606)
(554)
(1,160)
21.0 %
4.6 %
(0.1) %
1.5 %
27.0 %
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Recurring
Dividends per Common Share
The Company records in its Consolidated Balance Sheets deferred compensation plan assets held in trust at fair value on a
recurring basis using Level 1 inputs. Such assets consist of investments in various mutual funds made by eligible individuals as
part of the Company’s deferred compensation plans, as discussed in Note 15–Retirement Savings Plans. As of January 29, 2022
and January 30, 2021, the fair value of the Company’s deferred compensation plans was $150.8 million and $125.7 million,
respectively, as determined by quoted prices in active markets.
The Company discloses the fair value of its Senior Notes and Convertible Senior Notes using Level 2 inputs which are based on
On August 19, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized and declared a special dividend in the amount of $5.50 per
share (the “Special Dividend”) on the Company's Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, which was paid on September
24, 2021 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 10, 2021. Including the Special Dividend, the
Company declared and paid aggregate cash dividends of $7.10, $1.25 and $1.10 per share of common stock and Class B
common stock during fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, which resulted in cash payments for dividends of
$603.0 million, $107.4 million and $98.3 million, respectively.
quoted prices for similar or identical instruments in inactive markets, as follows (in millions):
Treasury Stock
Convertible senior notes due 2025
2032 Notes
2052 Notes
January 29, 2022
January 30, 2021
Carrying Value
Fair Value
Carrying Value
Fair Value
$
$
$
449.3 $
741.7 $
739.7 $
2,016.3 $
418.5 $
1,181.5
733.1 $
711.3 $
— $
— $
—
—
As of January 30, 2021, the Company had approximately $1.031 billion collectively remaining under two five-year $1.0 billion
share repurchase programs originally authorized by its Board of Directors on March 16, 2016 and June 12, 2019, respectively.
Both the 2016 and 2019 programs were exhausted in fiscal 2021. On December 16, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors
authorized an additional five-year share repurchase program of up to $2.0 billion of its common stock, which the Company may
suspend or discontinue at any time.
Total shares repurchased and amounts paid (inclusive of $31.7 million of cash settlements made in the first week of fiscal 2022)
under the Company’s current and prior authorizations during the last three fiscal years are presented below (in thousands):
The carrying value of the Convertible Senior Notes exclude amounts classified within additional paid-in capital and any
unamortized discounts. See Note 10–Convertible Senior Notes for additional information.
Due to the short-term nature of the following instruments, the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable,
accounts payable and certain other liabilities approximated their carrying values at both January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021.
Nonrecurring
inputs.
Assets and liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value on a nonrecurring basis may include property and equipment,
goodwill and other intangible assets, equity and other assets. These assets are required to be assessed for impairment when
events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable, and at least annually for goodwill and
indefinite-lived intangible assets. In the event that an impairment is required, the asset is adjusted to fair value, using Level 3
In fiscal 2019, the Company incurred restructuring charges of $57.7 million in connection with the planned removal of hunt
category merchandise from the majority of DICK’S Sporting Goods stores, which included a $28.3 million non-cash
impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of a trademark associated with its hunt business to its estimated fair value, a
$7.4 million non-cash impairment of store assets, a $13.1 million write-down of hunt inventory and an $8.9 million charge
related to its exit from eight Field & Stream stores, which were subleased to Sportsman’s Warehouse, Inc. With the exception
of the write-down of hunt inventory, which was included within cost of goods sold, the restructuring charges were included
within selling, general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
12. Stockholders' Equity
Common Stock, Class B Common Stock and Preferred Stock
The Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of 200,000,000 shares of common
stock, par value $0.01 per share, and the issuance of 40,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share. In
addition, the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 5,000,000 shares
of preferred stock.
Holders of common stock generally have rights identical to holders of Class B common stock, except that holders of common
stock are entitled to one vote per share and holders of Class B common stock are entitled to ten votes per share. A related party,
relatives of the related party and their trusts hold all outstanding Class B common stock, which can only be held by members of
this group. Class B common shares are not publicly tradable. Each share of Class B common stock can be converted at any time
into one share of common stock at the holder’s option.
Shares of common stock repurchased
2021
10,788
Fiscal Year
2020
2019
—
11,052
Treasury stock acquired during the fiscal year
$
1,176,366 $
— $
402,240
As of January 29, 2022, the Company had $1.855 billion remaining under the December 2021 authorization.
13. Income Taxes
Provision for Income Taxes
The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows for the fiscal years presented (in thousands):
Current:
Federal
State
Total current provision
Deferred:
Federal
State
Total deferred provision
Total provision
2021
2020
2019
$
$
364,997 $
93,119
458,116
185,197 $
42,537
227,734
87,263
24,139
111,402
15,992
459
16,451
474,567 $
(37,376)
(8,874)
(46,250)
181,484 $
(606)
(554)
(1,160)
110,242
The Company’s effective income tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate as follows for the fiscal years presented:
Federal statutory rate
State tax, net of federal benefit
Excess tax (benefit) expense related to stock-based compensation
Other permanent items
Effective income tax rate
2021
2020
2019
21.0 %
4.0 %
(1.2) %
— %
23.8 %
21.0 %
3.6 %
0.6 %
0.3 %
25.5 %
21.0 %
4.6 %
(0.1) %
1.5 %
27.0 %
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Components of deferred tax assets (liabilities) consist of the following as of the end of the fiscal years presented (in thousands):
Operating lease liabilities
Inventory
Employee benefits and withholdings
Stock-based compensation
Gift cards
Deferred revenue currently taxable
Other accrued expenses not currently deductible for tax purposes
Net operating loss carryforward
Non income-based tax reserves
Capital loss carryforward
Uncertain income tax positions
Insurance
Convertible senior notes
Other
Total deferred tax assets
Operating lease assets
Property and equipment
Inventory valuation
Intangibles
Prepaid expenses
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax asset
2021
2020
683,205 $
32,901
54,610
16,810
16,448
1,398
14,655
332
6,089
909
511
2,194
1,396
712
832,170
(530,700)
(230,198)
(23,401)
(8,475)
(2,992)
(1,380)
(797,146)
35,024 $
718,349
29,744
56,245
18,123
16,474
1,948
12,304
527
4,107
920
497
2,486
1,382
832
863,938
(553,997)
(217,204)
(26,298)
(7,880)
(4,338)
(2,746)
(812,463)
51,475
$
$
The deferred tax asset from net operating loss carryforwards of $0.3 million represents state net operating losses, which expire
in 2034. The net deferred tax asset balances at January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021 were included within long-term assets on
the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Tax Act”), a one-time transition tax resulted in the elimination of the excess of
the amount of financial reporting basis over the tax basis in the foreign subsidiaries and subjected $66.6 million of undistributed
foreign earnings to tax. No additional income taxes have been provided for any remaining undistributed foreign earnings or
foreign withholdings and US state taxes not subject to the one-time transition tax, as the Company intends to permanently
reinvest the earnings from foreign subsidiaries outside the United States.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company’s total balance of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest
and penalties (in thousands):
2021
2020
2019
Beginning of fiscal year
$
1,058 $
2,786 $
Increases as a result of tax positions taken in a prior period
Decreases as a result of tax positions taken in a prior period
Decreases as a result of settlements during the current period
Reductions as a result of a lapse of statute of limitations during the
current period
End of fiscal year
193
—
35
—
(193)
(1,380)
—
(383)
$
1,058 $
1,058 $
4,318
422
(1,532)
(422)
—
2,786
The balance at January 29, 2022 includes $0.8 million of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact our effective tax rate if
recognized. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties from unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
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As of January 29, 2022, the Company’s total liability for uncertain tax positions, including $1.4 million for interest and
penalties, was approximately $2.4 million. During fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Company recorded $0.1 million, $0.1
million and $0.3 million, respectively, for the accrual of interest and penalties in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The
Company does not anticipate that changes in its unrecognized tax benefits will have a material impact on the Consolidated
Statements of Income during fiscal 2022.
On March 27, 2020, the United States Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES
Act”), which among other things, promulgated various income tax provisions, including but not limited to, modifications for net
operating losses, an accelerated time frame for refunds associated with prior minimum taxes and modifications of the limitation
on business interest. The CARES Act also provides for refundable employee retention tax credits for wages paid to employees
who are unable to work during the COVID-19 pandemic and the deferral of the employer-paid portion of social security taxes.
Through January 30, 2021, employee retention tax credits provided under the CARES Act reduced the Company’s operating
expenses by approximately $17.4 million, substantially all of which related to wages and benefits the Company paid to
teammates during the period of its temporary store closures earlier in the fiscal year. In addition, the Company deferred
qualifying payroll and other tax payments of approximately $53.2 million in fiscal 2020 as permitted by the CARES Act, of
which $26.4 million was paid in fiscal 2021, with the remainder classified within current liabilities at January 29, 2022 as it is
due later in fiscal 2022.
Audits
The Company participates in the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Compliance Assurance Program (“CAP”). As part of CAP,
tax years are audited on a contemporaneous basis so that all or most issues are resolved prior to the filing of the tax return. The
IRS has completed examinations of 2019 and all prior tax years. For tax years 2020 and 2021, the Company was accepted into
the CAP Bridge phase during which it is not the intent of the IRS to examine the tax return. Acceptance into the Bridge phase is
based on a taxpayers low risk of noncompliance and having few, if any, material issues. The Company is no longer subject to
examination in any of its major state jurisdictions for years prior to 2017.
14. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has the ability to grant restricted shares of common stock, restricted stock units and options to purchase common
stock under the 2012 Plan, under which 8,726,638 shares of common stock were available for the future issuance of awards at
the end of fiscal 2021. The following table provides total stock-based compensation recognized in the Consolidated Statements
of Income for the fiscal years presented (in thousands):
Stock option expense
Restricted stock expense
Total stock-based compensation expense
Total related tax benefit
Stock Options
2021
2020
2019
$
$
$
5,338 $
6,186 $
47,462
52,800 $
9,927 $
43,991
50,177 $
10,443 $
6,286
37,207
43,493
9,620
Historically, the Company has granted stock options to certain team members, which vested 25% per year over four years and
had a seven-year contractual life. When options are exercised, the Company issues new shares of common stock.
The fair value of stock options is measured on their grant date and is recognized as expense, net of estimated forfeitures, on a
straight-line basis over the requisite service period using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The following weighted-
average assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model for awards granted in the fiscal years presented:
Exercise price
Expected term (years)
Expected volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Expected dividend yield
Grant date fair value
Employee Stock Option Plans
2021
2020
2019
$
72.40
$
17.80
$
4.80
47.97 %
0.73%
2.00%
5.56
41.31 %
0.78%
6.27%
$
25.20
$
3.70
$
38.58
5.39
35.75 %
2.05%
2.77%
10.59
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Components of deferred tax assets (liabilities) consist of the following as of the end of the fiscal years presented (in thousands):
2021
2020
Other accrued expenses not currently deductible for tax purposes
Operating lease liabilities
Inventory
Employee benefits and withholdings
Stock-based compensation
Gift cards
Deferred revenue currently taxable
Net operating loss carryforward
Non income-based tax reserves
Capital loss carryforward
Uncertain income tax positions
Insurance
Other
Convertible senior notes
Total deferred tax assets
Operating lease assets
Property and equipment
Inventory valuation
Intangibles
Prepaid expenses
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax asset
$
683,205 $
32,901
54,610
16,810
16,448
1,398
14,655
332
6,089
909
511
2,194
1,396
712
832,170
(530,700)
(230,198)
(23,401)
(8,475)
(2,992)
(1,380)
(797,146)
$
35,024 $
718,349
29,744
56,245
18,123
16,474
1,948
12,304
527
4,107
920
497
2,486
1,382
832
863,938
(553,997)
(217,204)
(26,298)
(7,880)
(4,338)
(2,746)
(812,463)
51,475
The deferred tax asset from net operating loss carryforwards of $0.3 million represents state net operating losses, which expire
in 2034. The net deferred tax asset balances at January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021 were included within long-term assets on
the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Tax Act”), a one-time transition tax resulted in the elimination of the excess of
the amount of financial reporting basis over the tax basis in the foreign subsidiaries and subjected $66.6 million of undistributed
foreign earnings to tax. No additional income taxes have been provided for any remaining undistributed foreign earnings or
foreign withholdings and US state taxes not subject to the one-time transition tax, as the Company intends to permanently
reinvest the earnings from foreign subsidiaries outside the United States.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
and penalties (in thousands):
The following table provides a reconciliation of the Company’s total balance of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest
2021
2020
2019
Beginning of fiscal year
$
1,058 $
2,786 $
Increases as a result of tax positions taken in a prior period
Decreases as a result of tax positions taken in a prior period
193
—
35
—
Decreases as a result of settlements during the current period
(193)
(1,380)
Reductions as a result of a lapse of statute of limitations during the
—
(383)
$
1,058 $
1,058 $
4,318
422
(1,532)
(422)
—
2,786
The balance at January 29, 2022 includes $0.8 million of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact our effective tax rate if
recognized. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties from unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.
current period
End of fiscal year
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As of January 29, 2022, the Company’s total liability for uncertain tax positions, including $1.4 million for interest and
penalties, was approximately $2.4 million. During fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Company recorded $0.1 million, $0.1
million and $0.3 million, respectively, for the accrual of interest and penalties in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The
Company does not anticipate that changes in its unrecognized tax benefits will have a material impact on the Consolidated
Statements of Income during fiscal 2022.
On March 27, 2020, the United States Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES
Act”), which among other things, promulgated various income tax provisions, including but not limited to, modifications for net
operating losses, an accelerated time frame for refunds associated with prior minimum taxes and modifications of the limitation
on business interest. The CARES Act also provides for refundable employee retention tax credits for wages paid to employees
who are unable to work during the COVID-19 pandemic and the deferral of the employer-paid portion of social security taxes.
Through January 30, 2021, employee retention tax credits provided under the CARES Act reduced the Company’s operating
expenses by approximately $17.4 million, substantially all of which related to wages and benefits the Company paid to
teammates during the period of its temporary store closures earlier in the fiscal year. In addition, the Company deferred
qualifying payroll and other tax payments of approximately $53.2 million in fiscal 2020 as permitted by the CARES Act, of
which $26.4 million was paid in fiscal 2021, with the remainder classified within current liabilities at January 29, 2022 as it is
due later in fiscal 2022.
Audits
The Company participates in the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Compliance Assurance Program (“CAP”). As part of CAP,
tax years are audited on a contemporaneous basis so that all or most issues are resolved prior to the filing of the tax return. The
IRS has completed examinations of 2019 and all prior tax years. For tax years 2020 and 2021, the Company was accepted into
the CAP Bridge phase during which it is not the intent of the IRS to examine the tax return. Acceptance into the Bridge phase is
based on a taxpayers low risk of noncompliance and having few, if any, material issues. The Company is no longer subject to
examination in any of its major state jurisdictions for years prior to 2017.
14. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has the ability to grant restricted shares of common stock, restricted stock units and options to purchase common
stock under the 2012 Plan, under which 8,726,638 shares of common stock were available for the future issuance of awards at
the end of fiscal 2021. The following table provides total stock-based compensation recognized in the Consolidated Statements
of Income for the fiscal years presented (in thousands):
Stock option expense
Restricted stock expense
Total stock-based compensation expense
Total related tax benefit
Stock Options
2021
2020
2019
$
$
$
5,338 $
6,186 $
47,462
52,800 $
9,927 $
43,991
50,177 $
10,443 $
6,286
37,207
43,493
9,620
Historically, the Company has granted stock options to certain team members, which vested 25% per year over four years and
had a seven-year contractual life. When options are exercised, the Company issues new shares of common stock.
The fair value of stock options is measured on their grant date and is recognized as expense, net of estimated forfeitures, on a
straight-line basis over the requisite service period using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The following weighted-
average assumptions were used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model for awards granted in the fiscal years presented:
Exercise price
Expected term (years)
Expected volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Expected dividend yield
Grant date fair value
Employee Stock Option Plans
2020
2019
2021
$
$
72.40
4.80
47.97 %
0.73%
2.00%
25.20
$
$
17.80
5.56
41.31 %
0.78%
6.27%
3.70
$
$
38.58
5.39
35.75 %
2.05%
2.77%
10.59
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
The risk free interest rate is determined by using the U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rates whose term is consistent with
the expected life of the option, which represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience
of similar awards giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee
behavior. The expected dividend yield and volatility are based on historical stock prices and dividend amounts over past time
periods equal in length to the expected life of the options. The Company applies an estimated forfeiture rate that is calculated
based on historical activity. The assumptions used to calculate an option’s fair value are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to
reflect market conditions and the Company’s experience.
As discussed in Note 12–Stockholder’s Equity, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized and declared a Special Dividend
during fiscal 2021. As required under the anti-dilution provisions of the 2012 Plan, adjustments were made to outstanding
awards to prevent dilution of their value resulting from the special cash dividend. Accordingly, these adjustments did not result
in incremental stock-based compensation expense. Option information at January 29, 2022 in the following tables reflect
exercise prices on a post-Special Dividend basis.
Fiscal 2021 stock option activity is presented in the following table:
Outstanding, January 30, 2021
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited / Expired
Outstanding, January 29, 2022
Exercisable, January 29, 2022
Vested or expected to vest, January 29, 2022
Shares
Subject to
Options
4,352,896 $
1,488
(657,234)
(22,378)
3,674,772 $
1,480,866 $
3,514,737 $
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price per
Share
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (in
millions)
29.28
72.40
40.09
19.53
21.78
30.46
22.03
4.96 $
164.2
4.21 $
3.18 $
4.17 $
335.9
122.5
320.4
At January 29, 2022, unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options that have not yet vested was
approximately $6.1 million, net of estimated forfeitures. Compensation expense related to these options is expected to be
recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.9 years.
The following table presents stock option information for the last three fiscal years (in millions):
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised
Income tax benefit (expense) from the exercise of stock options
Total fair value of stock options vested
2021
2020
2019
$
$
$
37.1 $
6.8 $
6.3 $
8.3 $
(0.6) $
6.1 $
1.0
(0.2)
7.0
Restricted Stock
From time-to-time, the Company issues grants of performance-based restricted stock in support of strategic initiatives under the
2012 Plan. In fiscal 2019 and 2020, the Company issued such a grant of 782,931 shares, of which 645,111 shares remain
outstanding at January 29, 2022. These shares reflect maximum attainment of the performance measures and are scheduled to
vest in April 2022, subject to the employees’ continuing employment on the vesting date.
In fiscal 2021, the Company granted an additional 249,855 shares of performance-based restricted stock, of which 247,961
shares remain outstanding at January 29, 2022 and assumes maximum attainment of the performance measures. These shares
are scheduled to vest in April 2024, subject to the employees’ continuing employment on the vesting date.
As of January 29, 2022, total unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, from nonvested shares of
restricted stock was approximately $58.5 million, which the Company expects to recognize over a weighted average period of
approximately 1.1 years.
15. Retirement Savings Plans
Through December 31, 2021, the Company’s retirement savings plan, established pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal
Revenue Code, covered regular status full-time hourly and salaried employees and part-time employees after one month of
employment with the Company. Employees must be 21 years of age to participate. Under the terms of the retirement savings
plan, the Company made an annual discretionary matching contribution equal to a percentage of each participant’s contribution,
which vested over a period of three years, up to 10% of the participant’s compensation. The Company’s discretionary matching
contribution percentage was typically 50%; however, for the years ended January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021 the
discretionary matching contribution was 75%. Effective January 1, 2022, the Company added a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan that
replaced its prior 401(k) plan and was made available to all active employees over the age of 18. The Company matching
contributions under the Safe Harbor 401(k) plan vest immediately and are equal to 100% of each eligible participant’s tax-
deferred contributions up to 4% of the participant’s compensation plus 50% of the eligible participant’s tax-deferred
contributions for the next 2% of compensation. Total employer contributions recorded under the plans, net of forfeitures, were
$24.1 million, $17.1 million and $10.0 million in fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The Company also has non-qualified deferred compensation plans for highly compensated employees whose contributions are
limited under qualified defined contribution plans. Amounts contributed and deferred under the deferred compensation plans
are credited or charged with the performance of investment options offered under the plans and elected by the participants. In
the event of bankruptcy, the assets of these plans are available to satisfy the claims of general creditors. The liability for
compensation deferred under the Company’s plans was $150.8 million and $125.7 million as of January 29, 2022 and January
30, 2021, respectively, and is included within long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Total employer
contributions recorded under these plans, net of forfeitures, was $6.2 million, $5.8 million and $3.2 million in fiscal 2021, 2020
and 2019, respectively.
16. Subsequent Event
On March 7, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.4875 per share on
the Company’s common stock and Class B common stock payable on March 25, 2022 to stockholders of record as of the close
of business on March 18, 2022.
The Company issues shares of restricted stock to eligible employees, which are subject to forfeiture until the end of the
applicable vesting period. Restricted stock awards generally vest on the third anniversary of the date of grant, subject to the
employee’s continuing employment as of that date.
Restricted stock activity, including performance-based restricted stock, for fiscal 2021 is presented in the following table:
ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
Not applicable.
Shares
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
Nonvested, January 30, 2021
4,893,732 $
26.54 $
327.9
Granted
Released from restrictions
Forfeited
Nonvested, January 29, 2022
716,402
(1,151,177)
(224,550)
4,234,407 $
92.74
33.63
26.96
35.79 $
479.3
70
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The risk free interest rate is determined by using the U.S. Treasury constant maturity interest rates whose term is consistent with
the expected life of the option, which represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience
of similar awards giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee
behavior. The expected dividend yield and volatility are based on historical stock prices and dividend amounts over past time
periods equal in length to the expected life of the options. The Company applies an estimated forfeiture rate that is calculated
based on historical activity. The assumptions used to calculate an option’s fair value are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to
reflect market conditions and the Company’s experience.
As discussed in Note 12–Stockholder’s Equity, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized and declared a Special Dividend
during fiscal 2021. As required under the anti-dilution provisions of the 2012 Plan, adjustments were made to outstanding
awards to prevent dilution of their value resulting from the special cash dividend. Accordingly, these adjustments did not result
in incremental stock-based compensation expense. Option information at January 29, 2022 in the following tables reflect
exercise prices on a post-Special Dividend basis.
Fiscal 2021 stock option activity is presented in the following table:
Outstanding, January 30, 2021
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited / Expired
Outstanding, January 29, 2022
Exercisable, January 29, 2022
Vested or expected to vest, January 29, 2022
Shares
Subject to
Options
4,352,896 $
1,488
(657,234)
(22,378)
3,674,772 $
1,480,866 $
3,514,737 $
29.28
72.40
40.09
19.53
21.78
30.46
22.03
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price per
Share
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (in
millions)
4.96 $
164.2
4.21 $
3.18 $
4.17 $
335.9
122.5
320.4
At January 29, 2022, unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options that have not yet vested was
approximately $6.1 million, net of estimated forfeitures. Compensation expense related to these options is expected to be
recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.9 years.
The following table presents stock option information for the last three fiscal years (in millions):
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised
Income tax benefit (expense) from the exercise of stock options
Total fair value of stock options vested
2021
2020
2019
$
$
$
37.1 $
6.8 $
6.3 $
8.3 $
(0.6) $
6.1 $
1.0
(0.2)
7.0
Restricted Stock
From time-to-time, the Company issues grants of performance-based restricted stock in support of strategic initiatives under the
2012 Plan. In fiscal 2019 and 2020, the Company issued such a grant of 782,931 shares, of which 645,111 shares remain
outstanding at January 29, 2022. These shares reflect maximum attainment of the performance measures and are scheduled to
vest in April 2022, subject to the employees’ continuing employment on the vesting date.
In fiscal 2021, the Company granted an additional 249,855 shares of performance-based restricted stock, of which 247,961
shares remain outstanding at January 29, 2022 and assumes maximum attainment of the performance measures. These shares
are scheduled to vest in April 2024, subject to the employees’ continuing employment on the vesting date.
As of January 29, 2022, total unrecognized compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, from nonvested shares of
restricted stock was approximately $58.5 million, which the Company expects to recognize over a weighted average period of
approximately 1.1 years.
15. Retirement Savings Plans
Through December 31, 2021, the Company’s retirement savings plan, established pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal
Revenue Code, covered regular status full-time hourly and salaried employees and part-time employees after one month of
employment with the Company. Employees must be 21 years of age to participate. Under the terms of the retirement savings
plan, the Company made an annual discretionary matching contribution equal to a percentage of each participant’s contribution,
which vested over a period of three years, up to 10% of the participant’s compensation. The Company’s discretionary matching
contribution percentage was typically 50%; however, for the years ended January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021 the
discretionary matching contribution was 75%. Effective January 1, 2022, the Company added a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan that
replaced its prior 401(k) plan and was made available to all active employees over the age of 18. The Company matching
contributions under the Safe Harbor 401(k) plan vest immediately and are equal to 100% of each eligible participant’s tax-
deferred contributions up to 4% of the participant’s compensation plus 50% of the eligible participant’s tax-deferred
contributions for the next 2% of compensation. Total employer contributions recorded under the plans, net of forfeitures, were
$24.1 million, $17.1 million and $10.0 million in fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The Company also has non-qualified deferred compensation plans for highly compensated employees whose contributions are
limited under qualified defined contribution plans. Amounts contributed and deferred under the deferred compensation plans
are credited or charged with the performance of investment options offered under the plans and elected by the participants. In
the event of bankruptcy, the assets of these plans are available to satisfy the claims of general creditors. The liability for
compensation deferred under the Company’s plans was $150.8 million and $125.7 million as of January 29, 2022 and January
30, 2021, respectively, and is included within long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Total employer
contributions recorded under these plans, net of forfeitures, was $6.2 million, $5.8 million and $3.2 million in fiscal 2021, 2020
and 2019, respectively.
16. Subsequent Event
On March 7, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.4875 per share on
the Company’s common stock and Class B common stock payable on March 25, 2022 to stockholders of record as of the close
of business on March 18, 2022.
The Company issues shares of restricted stock to eligible employees, which are subject to forfeiture until the end of the
applicable vesting period. Restricted stock awards generally vest on the third anniversary of the date of grant, subject to the
employee’s continuing employment as of that date.
Restricted stock activity, including performance-based restricted stock, for fiscal 2021 is presented in the following table:
ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
Not applicable.
Nonvested, January 30, 2021
4,893,732 $
26.54 $
327.9
Shares
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
716,402
(1,151,177)
(224,550)
4,234,407 $
92.74
33.63
26.96
35.79 $
479.3
Granted
Forfeited
Released from restrictions
Nonvested, January 29, 2022
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Index to Exhibits
Exhibit Number
3.1
Description
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
Method of Filing
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8,
File No. 333-100656, filed on October 21, 2002
3.2
3.3
3.4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
10.1
10.2
10.3
Amendment to the Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation, dated as of June 10,
2004
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Registrant’s Form 10-Q, File No. 001-31463, filed
on September 9, 2004
Amendment to the Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation, dated as of June 9,
2021
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Registrant’s Form 8-K, File No. 001-31463, filed
June 14, 2021
Amended and Restated Bylaws (adopted June 6,
2012)
Form of Stock Certificate
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File
No. 001-31463, filed on June 11, 2012
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the
Registrant’s Amendment No. 3 to Statement on
Form S-1, File No. 333-96587, filed on September
27, 2002
Description of Registrant’s Securities Registered
Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to
Registrant’s Form 10-K, File No. 001-31463, filed
on March 24, 2021
Indenture, dated as of April 17, 2020, between
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. and U.S. Bank
National Association, as Trustee
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on April 23, 2020
Form of Certificate representing the 3.25%
Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (included as
Exhibit A to Indenture in Exhibit 4.3)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on April 23, 2020
Indenture, dated as of January 14, 2022, between
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. and U.S. Bank
National Association, as Trustee
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on January 14, 2022
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January
14, 2022, between DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on January 14, 2022
Form of 3.150% Senior Notes due 2032
Form of 4.100% Senior Notes due 2052
Amended and Restated Lease Agreement,
originally dated February 4, 1999, for distribution
center located in Smithton, Pennsylvania, effective
as of May 5, 2004, between Lippman &
Lippman, L.P., Martin and Donnabeth Lippman
and Registrant
Amended and Restated Lease Agreement originally
dated August 31, 1999, for distribution center
located in Plainfield, Indiana, effective as of
November 30, 2005, between CP Gal
Plainfield, LLC and Registrant
Lease Agreement originally dated June 25, 2007,
for distribution center located in East Point,
Georgia, between Duke Realty Limited Partnership
and Registrant, as amended, supplemented or
modified as of January 19, 2012
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on January 14, 2022
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on January 14, 2022
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the
Registrant’s Form 10-Q, File No. 001-31463, filed
on September 9, 2004
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to
Registrant’s Form 10-K, File No. 001-31463, filed
on March 23, 2006
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the
Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, File
No. 001-31463, filed on March 16, 2012
Each management contract and compensatory plan has been marked with an asterisk (*).
Exhibit Number
10.4*
Description
Method of Filing
Form of Agreement entered into between
Registrant and various executive officers, which
sets forth form of severance
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the
Registrant’s Amendment No. 1 to Statement on
Form S-1, File No. 333-96587, filed on August 27,
2002
10.5*
10.5a*
10.5b*
10.5c*
Registrant’s Amended and Restated Officers’
Supplemental Savings Plan, dated December 12,
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 to the
Registrant’s Form 10-K, File No. 001-31463, filed
2007
on March 27, 2008
First Amendment to Registrant’s Amended and
Restated Officers’ Supplemental Savings Plan,
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to the
Registrant’s Form 10-K, File No. 001-31463, filed
dated March 27, 2008
on March 27, 2008
Second Amendment to Registrant’s Amended and
Restated Officers’ Supplemental Savings Plan,
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the
Registrant’s Form 10-K, File No. 001-31463, filed
dated as of December 4, 2008
on March 20, 2009
Third Amendment to Registrant’s Amended and
Restated Officers’ Supplemental Savings Plan,
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Registrant’s Form 10-Q, File No. 001-31463, filed
dated as of November 21, 2011
on August 30, 2018
10.6*
Registrant’s Amended and Restated 2012 Stock
and Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File
No. 001-31463, filed on June 14, 2021
10.6a*
10.6b*
10.6c*
10.6d*
10.6e*
10.6f*
10.6g*
10.7
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement
granted under Registrant’s 2012 Stock and
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File
Incentive Plan for awards granted before March 14,
No. 001-31463, filed on June 11, 2012
2017
Amended and Restated Form of Restricted Stock
Award Agreement granted under Registrant’s 2012
Stock and Incentive Plan for awards granted on or
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the
Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, File
No. 001-31463, filed on May 25, 2017
after March 14, 2017
Form of Stock Option Award Agreement granted
under Registrant’s 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File
for awards granted before March 14, 2017
No. 001-31463, filed on June 11, 2012
Amended and Restated Form of Stock Option
Award Agreement granted under Registrant’s 2012
Stock and Incentive Plan for awards granted on or
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the
Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, File
No. 001-31463, filed on May 25, 2017
after March 14, 2017
Form of 2019 Long-Term Performance Based
Restricted Stock Award Agreement granted under
the Registrant’s 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on June 13, 2019
Form of Performance Based Restricted Stock
Award Agreement granted under the Registrant’s
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, File
2012 Stock and Incentive Plan
No. 001-31463, filed on May 26, 2021
Form of Performance Unit Award Agreement
granted under the Registrant’s 2012 Stock and
Filed herewith.
Incentive Plan.
Credit Agreement, dated as of January 14, 2022,
among DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc., Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association, as administrative
agent and the lenders and other parties thereto
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31643, filed on January 14, 2022
10.8
Form of Indemnification Agreement between the
Company and each Director
10.9
Form of Convertible Note Hedge Transactions
Confirmation
10.10
Form of Warrant Transactions Confirmation
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on March 21, 2016
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on April 22, 2020
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on April 22, 2020
Each management contract and compensatory plan has been marked with an asterisk (*).
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2021
2012)
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
10.1
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit Number
Description
Method of Filing
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8,
File No. 333-100656, filed on October 21, 2002
Amendment to the Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation, dated as of June 10,
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Registrant’s Form 10-Q, File No. 001-31463, filed
Amendment to the Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation, dated as of June 9,
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Registrant’s Form 8-K, File No. 001-31463, filed
on September 9, 2004
June 14, 2021
Amended and Restated Bylaws (adopted June 6,
Form of Stock Certificate
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File
No. 001-31463, filed on June 11, 2012
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the
Registrant’s Amendment No. 3 to Statement on
Form S-1, File No. 333-96587, filed on September
27, 2002
Description of Registrant’s Securities Registered
Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to
Registrant’s Form 10-K, File No. 001-31463, filed
Act of 1934
on March 24, 2021
Indenture, dated as of April 17, 2020, between
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc. and U.S. Bank
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
National Association, as Trustee
001-31463, filed on April 23, 2020
Form of Certificate representing the 3.25%
Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (included as
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
Exhibit A to Indenture in Exhibit 4.3)
001-31463, filed on April 23, 2020
Indenture, dated as of January 14, 2022, between
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. and U.S. Bank
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
National Association, as Trustee
001-31463, filed on January 14, 2022
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of January
14, 2022, between DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee
001-31463, filed on January 14, 2022
Form of 3.150% Senior Notes due 2032
Form of 4.100% Senior Notes due 2052
Amended and Restated Lease Agreement,
originally dated February 4, 1999, for distribution
center located in Smithton, Pennsylvania, effective
as of May 5, 2004, between Lippman &
Lippman, L.P., Martin and Donnabeth Lippman
and Registrant
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on January 14, 2022
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on January 14, 2022
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the
Registrant’s Form 10-Q, File No. 001-31463, filed
on September 9, 2004
10.2
Amended and Restated Lease Agreement originally
dated August 31, 1999, for distribution center
located in Plainfield, Indiana, effective as of
November 30, 2005, between CP Gal
Plainfield, LLC and Registrant
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to
Registrant’s Form 10-K, File No. 001-31463, filed
on March 23, 2006
10.3
Lease Agreement originally dated June 25, 2007,
for distribution center located in East Point,
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 to the
Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, File
Georgia, between Duke Realty Limited Partnership
No. 001-31463, filed on March 16, 2012
and Registrant, as amended, supplemented or
modified as of January 19, 2012
Each management contract and compensatory plan has been marked with an asterisk (*).
Exhibit Number
10.4*
Description
Form of Agreement entered into between
Registrant and various executive officers, which
sets forth form of severance
Registrant’s Amended and Restated Officers’
Supplemental Savings Plan, dated December 12,
2007
Method of Filing
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the
Registrant’s Amendment No. 1 to Statement on
Form S-1, File No. 333-96587, filed on August 27,
2002
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 to the
Registrant’s Form 10-K, File No. 001-31463, filed
on March 27, 2008
10.5*
10.5a*
10.5b*
10.5c*
10.6*
10.6a*
10.6b*
10.6c*
10.6d*
10.6e*
10.6f*
10.6g*
10.7
10.8
10.9
First Amendment to Registrant’s Amended and
Restated Officers’ Supplemental Savings Plan,
dated March 27, 2008
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to the
Registrant’s Form 10-K, File No. 001-31463, filed
on March 27, 2008
Second Amendment to Registrant’s Amended and
Restated Officers’ Supplemental Savings Plan,
dated as of December 4, 2008
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the
Registrant’s Form 10-K, File No. 001-31463, filed
on March 20, 2009
Third Amendment to Registrant’s Amended and
Restated Officers’ Supplemental Savings Plan,
dated as of November 21, 2011
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Registrant’s Form 10-Q, File No. 001-31463, filed
on August 30, 2018
Registrant’s Amended and Restated 2012 Stock
and Incentive Plan
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement
granted under Registrant’s 2012 Stock and
Incentive Plan for awards granted before March 14,
2017
Amended and Restated Form of Restricted Stock
Award Agreement granted under Registrant’s 2012
Stock and Incentive Plan for awards granted on or
after March 14, 2017
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File
No. 001-31463, filed on June 14, 2021
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File
No. 001-31463, filed on June 11, 2012
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the
Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, File
No. 001-31463, filed on May 25, 2017
Form of Stock Option Award Agreement granted
under Registrant’s 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan
for awards granted before March 14, 2017
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File
No. 001-31463, filed on June 11, 2012
Amended and Restated Form of Stock Option
Award Agreement granted under Registrant’s 2012
Stock and Incentive Plan for awards granted on or
after March 14, 2017
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the
Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, File
No. 001-31463, filed on May 25, 2017
Form of 2019 Long-Term Performance Based
Restricted Stock Award Agreement granted under
the Registrant’s 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on June 13, 2019
Form of Performance Based Restricted Stock
Award Agreement granted under the Registrant’s
2012 Stock and Incentive Plan
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, File
No. 001-31463, filed on May 26, 2021
Form of Performance Unit Award Agreement
granted under the Registrant’s 2012 Stock and
Incentive Plan.
Filed herewith.
Credit Agreement, dated as of January 14, 2022,
among DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc., Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association, as administrative
agent and the lenders and other parties thereto
Form of Indemnification Agreement between the
Company and each Director
Form of Convertible Note Hedge Transactions
Confirmation
10.10
Form of Warrant Transactions Confirmation
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31643, filed on January 14, 2022
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on March 21, 2016
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on April 22, 2020
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No.
001-31463, filed on April 22, 2020
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Each management contract and compensatory plan has been marked with an asterisk (*).
Method of Filing
SIGNATURES
Exhibit Number
10.11
Description
Consulting Agreement between the Company and
Lee Belitsky, EVP
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31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
Subsidiaries
Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP
Certification of Lauren R. Hobart, President and
Chief Executive Officer, dated as of March 23,
2022 and made pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
Certification of Navdeep Gupta, Executive Vice
President – Chief Financial Officer, dated as of
March 23, 2022 and made pursuant to Rule
13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended
Certification of Lauren R. Hobart, President and
Chief Executive Officer, dated as of March 23,
2022 and made pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter
63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002
Certification of Navdeep Gupta, Executive Vice
President – Chief Financial Officer, dated as of
March 23, 2022 and made pursuant to Section
1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code,
as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Filed herewith
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Each management contract and compensatory plan has been marked with an asterisk (*).
Attached as Exhibits 101 to this report are the following financial statements from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-
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Statements of Income, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets,
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ NAVDEEP GUPTA
Navdeep Gupta
Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 23, 2022
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the report has been signed below by the following persons
on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
SIGNATURE
/s/ LAUREN R. HOBART
Lauren R. Hobart
CAPACITY
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
March 23, 2022
DATE
/s/ NAVDEEP GUPTA
Navdeep Gupta
Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial and principal accounting officer)
March 23, 2022
Executive Chairman and Director
March 23, 2022
/s/ EDWARD W. STACK
Edward W. Stack
/s/ MARK J. BARRENECHEA
Mark J. Barrenechea
Director
/s/ EMANUEL CHIRICO
Emanuel Chirico
Director
/s/ WILLIAM J. COLOMBO
William J. Colombo
Vice Chairman and Director
/s/ ANNE FINK
Anne Fink
Director
/s/ LARRY FITZGERALD, JR.
Larry Fitzgerald, Jr.
/s/ SANDEEP MATHRANI
Sandeep Mathrani
/s/ DESIREE RALLS-MORRISON
Desiree Ralls-Morrison
Director
Director
Director
/s/ LAWRENCE J. SCHORR
Lawrence J. Schorr
Director
/s/ LARRY D. STONE
Larry D. Stone
Director
March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
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Certification of Navdeep Gupta, Executive Vice
President – Chief Financial Officer, dated as of
March 23, 2022 and made pursuant to Rule
13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended
Certification of Lauren R. Hobart, President and
Chief Executive Officer, dated as of March 23,
2022 and made pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter
63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002
Certification of Navdeep Gupta, Executive Vice
President – Chief Financial Officer, dated as of
March 23, 2022 and made pursuant to Section
1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code,
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information contained in Exhibits 101).
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Method of Filing
10.11
Consulting Agreement between the Company and
Filed herewith
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ NAVDEEP GUPTA
Navdeep Gupta
Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 23, 2022
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the report has been signed below by the following persons
on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
SIGNATURE
/s/ LAUREN R. HOBART
Lauren R. Hobart
CAPACITY
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
DATE
March 23, 2022
/s/ NAVDEEP GUPTA
Navdeep Gupta
Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial and principal accounting officer)
March 23, 2022
/s/ EDWARD W. STACK
Edward W. Stack
Executive Chairman and Director
March 23, 2022
/s/ MARK J. BARRENECHEA
Mark J. Barrenechea
Director
/s/ EMANUEL CHIRICO
Emanuel Chirico
Director
/s/ WILLIAM J. COLOMBO
William J. Colombo
Vice Chairman and Director
/s/ ANNE FINK
Anne Fink
Director
Director
/s/ LARRY FITZGERALD, JR.
Larry Fitzgerald, Jr.
/s/ SANDEEP MATHRANI
Sandeep Mathrani
/s/ DESIREE RALLS-MORRISON
Desiree Ralls-Morrison
Director
Director
Attached as Exhibits 101 to this report are the following financial statements from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-
K for the year ended January 29, 2022 formatted in XBRL (“eXtensible Business Reporting Language”): (i) the Consolidated
Statements of Income, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets,
(iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and
(vi) related notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements.
/s/ LAWRENCE J. SCHORR
Lawrence J. Schorr
Director
/s/ LARRY D. STONE
Larry D. Stone
Director
March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022
74
7575
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the stockholders and Board of Directors of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statement Schedule
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of
January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, and for each of the three years in the period ended January 29, 2022, and the
Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of January 29, 2022, and have issued our reports thereon dated March
23, 2022; such consolidated financial statements and reports are included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our audits also
included the financial statement schedule of the Company listed in the Index at Item 15. This financial statement schedule is the
responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statement
schedule based on our audits. In our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the financial
statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
March 23, 2022
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
SCHEDULE II
(in thousands)
Fiscal 2019
Inventory reserve
Allowance for credit losses
Reserve for sales returns
Fiscal 2020
Inventory reserve
Allowance for credit losses
Reserve for sales returns
Fiscal 2021
Inventory reserve
Allowance for credit losses
Reserve for sales returns
Balance at
Beginning of
Period
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
Deductions
Balance at
End of Period
$
44,040
$
27,152
$
(13,367)
$
$
57,825
$
32,047
$
(54,317)
$
2,963
10,575
2,960
13,122
2,661
14,468
4,413
499,597
(4,416)
(497,050)
4,313
508,622
(4,612)
(507,276)
4,298
591,723
(3,752)
(589,784)
$
35,555
$
4,421
$
(14,410)
$
57,825
2,960
13,122
35,555
2,661
14,468
25,566
3,207
16,407
76
76
77
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the stockholders and Board of Directors of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statement Schedule
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of
January 29, 2022 and January 30, 2021, and for each of the three years in the period ended January 29, 2022, and the
Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of January 29, 2022, and have issued our reports thereon dated March
23, 2022; such consolidated financial statements and reports are included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our audits also
included the financial statement schedule of the Company listed in the Index at Item 15. This financial statement schedule is the
responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statement
schedule based on our audits. In our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the financial
statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
March 23, 2022
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(in thousands)
Fiscal 2019
Inventory reserve
Allowance for credit losses
Reserve for sales returns
Fiscal 2020
Inventory reserve
Allowance for credit losses
Reserve for sales returns
Fiscal 2021
Inventory reserve
Allowance for credit losses
Reserve for sales returns
Balance at
Beginning of
Period
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
Deductions
Balance at
End of Period
$
44,040
$
27,152
$
(13,367)
$
2,963
10,575
4,413
499,597
(4,416)
(497,050)
$
57,825
$
32,047
$
(54,317)
$
2,960
13,122
4,313
508,622
(4,612)
(507,276)
$
35,555
$
4,421
$
(14,410)
$
2,661
14,468
4,298
591,723
(3,752)
(589,784)
57,825
2,960
13,122
35,555
2,661
14,468
25,566
3,207
16,407
76
7777
Fiscal 2019
52 Weeks Ended February 1, 2020
Selling,
general and
administrative
Income from
Gain on
sale of
Income
before
income
taxes
Diluted
shares
outstanding
per diluted
Earnings
GAAP Basis
$2,554,558
$2,173,677
$375,613
$
(33,779)
$ 407,704
$ 297,462
89,066 $
3.34
Gross profit
expenses
operations
subsidiaries
Net income
during period
share
% of Net sales
29.19 %
24.84 %
4.29 %
(0.39%)
4.66 %
3.40 %
Hunt restructuring
charges
Gain on sale of
subsidiaries
Non-cash asset
impairments
Litigation contingency
settlement
—
—
—
Non-GAAP Basis
$2,567,693
$2,120,247
$442,178
$
$ 440,490
$ 329,081
89,066 $
3.69
% of Net sales
29.34 %
24.23 %
5.05 %
— %
5.03 %
3.76 %
During fiscal 2019, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $57.7 million related to the restructuring of the hunt business, which included a
trademark impairment of $28.3 million that was not deductible for tax purposes. The Company also recorded a pre-tax non-cash impairment charge
of $15.3 million to reduce the carrying value of a corporate aircraft to its current fair market value, which was subsequently sold. These charges
were offset by a pre-tax gain of $33.8 million related to the sale of two technology subsidiaries and a pre-tax benefit of $6.4 million resulting from
the favorable settlement of a litigation contingency that was originally accrued in fiscal 2017. The provision for income taxes for the aforementioned
adjustments were calculated at the Company’s approximated blended tax rate, unless otherwise noted.
13,135
(44,588)
57,723
—
57,723
50,072
—
—
33,779
(33,779)
(24,996)
(15,253)
15,253
15,253
11,287
6,411
(6,411)
(6,411)
(4,744)
—
—
—
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to reporting the Company’s financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”),
the Company reports certain financial results that differ from what is reported under GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures
include consolidated non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, non-GAAP income before income taxes,
non-GAAP diluted shares outstanding, and net capital expenditures, which management believes provides investors with
useful supplemental information to evaluate the Company’s ongoing operations and to compare with past and future periods.
Management believes that adjusting interest expense and share dilution related to the convertible senior notes and convertible
note hedge is useful to investors because it provides a more complete view of the economics of the transaction. Management
also uses certain non-GAAP measures internally for forecasting, budgeting, and measuring its operating performance. These
measures should be viewed as supplementing, and not as an alternative or substitute for, the Company’s financial results prepared
in accordance with GAAP. The methods used by the Company to calculate its non-GAAP financial measures may differ significantly
from methods used by other companies to compute similar measures. As a result, any non-GAAP financial measures presented
herein may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies. A reconciliation of the Company’s non-GAAP
measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided below and on the Company’s website at
investors.DICKS.com.
Earnings per diluted share vs. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share:
Fiscal 2021
52 Weeks Ended January 29, 2022
Income from
operations
$ 2,034,503
Interest
expense
57,839
$
Income before
income taxes
$ 1,994,438
Net income
$ 1,519,871
Diluted shares
outstanding
during period
109,578
Earnings per
diluted share
13.87
$
GAAP Basis
% of Net Sales
Convertible senior notes
—
(30,794)
16.55%
0.47%
16.22%
30,794
12.36%
22,788
(11,332)
Non-GAAP Basis
% of Net Sales
$ 2,034,503
$
27,045
$ 2,025,232
$ 1,542,659
98,246
$
15.70
16.55%
0.22%
16.47%
12.55%
Fiscal 2021 included $30.8 million of non-cash amortization of the debt discount on $575 million of convertible senior notes due 2025 (“Convertible
Senior Notes”) issued in 2020, and 11.3 million diluted shares that will be offset at settlement by shares delivered from the convertible note hedge
purchased in connection with their issuance. The provision for income taxes for the aforementioned adjustments were calculated at 26%, which
approximated the Company’s blended tax rate.
Fiscal 2020
52 Weeks Ended January 30, 2021
GAAP Basis
% of Net Sales
Convertible senior notes
Non-GAAP Basis
% of Net Sales
Income from
operations
$ 741,477
Interest
expense
48,812
$
Income before
income taxes
$ 711,735
Net income
$ 530,251
Diluted shares
outstanding
during period
92,639
Earnings per
diluted share
5.72
$
7.74 %
—
0.51 %
(21,581)
7.43 %
21,581
5.53 %
15,970
(3,460)
$ 741,477
$
27,231
$ 733,316
$ 546,221
89,179
$
6.12
7.74 %
0.28 %
7.65 %
5.70 %
Fiscal 2020 included $21.6 million of non-cash amortization of the debt discount on the Convertible Senior Notes, and 3.5 million diluted shares
that will be offset at settlement by shares delivered from the convertible note hedge purchased in connection with their issuance. The provision for
income taxes for the aforementioned adjustments were calculated at 26%, which approximated the Company’s blended tax rate.
Hunt restructuring
charges
Gain on sale of
subsidiaries
Non-cash asset
impairments
Litigation contingency
settlement
—
—
—
Fiscal 2019
52 Weeks Ended February 1, 2020
Selling,
general and
administrative
expenses
Income from
operations
Gain on
sale of
subsidiaries
Income
before
income
taxes
Diluted
shares
outstanding
during period
Earnings
per diluted
share
Net income
Gross profit
GAAP Basis
$2,554,558
$2,173,677
$375,613
$
(33,779)
$ 407,704
$ 297,462
89,066 $
3.34
% of Net sales
29.19 %
24.84 %
4.29 %
(0.39%)
4.66 %
3.40 %
13,135
(44,588)
57,723
—
57,723
50,072
—
—
33,779
(33,779)
(24,996)
(15,253)
15,253
6,411
(6,411)
—
—
—
15,253
11,287
(6,411)
(4,744)
$ 440,490
$ 329,081
89,066 $
3.69
Non-GAAP Basis
$2,567,693
$2,120,247
$442,178
$
% of Net sales
29.34 %
24.23 %
5.05 %
— %
5.03 %
3.76 %
During fiscal 2019, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $57.7 million related to the restructuring of the hunt business, which included a
trademark impairment of $28.3 million that was not deductible for tax purposes. The Company also recorded a pre-tax non-cash impairment charge
of $15.3 million to reduce the carrying value of a corporate aircraft to its current fair market value, which was subsequently sold. These charges
were offset by a pre-tax gain of $33.8 million related to the sale of two technology subsidiaries and a pre-tax benefit of $6.4 million resulting from
the favorable settlement of a litigation contingency that was originally accrued in fiscal 2017. The provision for income taxes for the aforementioned
adjustments were calculated at the Company’s approximated blended tax rate, unless otherwise noted.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to reporting the Company’s financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”),
the Company reports certain financial results that differ from what is reported under GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures
include consolidated non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, non-GAAP income before income taxes,
non-GAAP diluted shares outstanding, and net capital expenditures, which management believes provides investors with
useful supplemental information to evaluate the Company’s ongoing operations and to compare with past and future periods.
Management believes that adjusting interest expense and share dilution related to the convertible senior notes and convertible
note hedge is useful to investors because it provides a more complete view of the economics of the transaction. Management
also uses certain non-GAAP measures internally for forecasting, budgeting, and measuring its operating performance. These
measures should be viewed as supplementing, and not as an alternative or substitute for, the Company’s financial results prepared
in accordance with GAAP. The methods used by the Company to calculate its non-GAAP financial measures may differ significantly
from methods used by other companies to compute similar measures. As a result, any non-GAAP financial measures presented
herein may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies. A reconciliation of the Company’s non-GAAP
measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided below and on the Company’s website at
investors.DICKS.com.
Earnings per diluted share vs. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share:
GAAP Basis
% of Net Sales
Non-GAAP Basis
% of Net Sales
Fiscal 2021
52 Weeks Ended January 29, 2022
Income from
operations
Interest
expense
Income before
income taxes
Net income
$ 2,034,503
$
57,839
$ 1,994,438
$ 1,519,871
109,578
Diluted shares
outstanding
during period
Earnings per
diluted share
13.87
$
Convertible senior notes
—
(30,794)
16.55%
0.47%
16.22%
30,794
12.36%
22,788
(11,332)
$ 2,034,503
$
27,045
$ 2,025,232
$ 1,542,659
98,246
$
15.70
16.55%
0.22%
16.47%
12.55%
Fiscal 2021 included $30.8 million of non-cash amortization of the debt discount on $575 million of convertible senior notes due 2025 (“Convertible
Senior Notes”) issued in 2020, and 11.3 million diluted shares that will be offset at settlement by shares delivered from the convertible note hedge
purchased in connection with their issuance. The provision for income taxes for the aforementioned adjustments were calculated at 26%, which
approximated the Company’s blended tax rate.
Fiscal 2020
52 Weeks Ended January 30, 2021
GAAP Basis
% of Net Sales
Convertible senior notes
Non-GAAP Basis
% of Net Sales
Income from
operations
Interest
expense
Income before
income taxes
Net income
$ 741,477
$
48,812
$ 711,735
$ 530,251
92,639
7.74 %
—
0.51 %
(21,581)
7.43 %
21,581
5.53 %
15,970
(3,460)
Diluted shares
outstanding
during period
Earnings per
diluted share
5.72
$
$ 741,477
$
27,231
$ 733,316
$ 546,221
89,179
$
6.12
7.74 %
0.28 %
7.65 %
5.70 %
Fiscal 2020 included $21.6 million of non-cash amortization of the debt discount on the Convertible Senior Notes, and 3.5 million diluted shares
that will be offset at settlement by shares delivered from the convertible note hedge purchased in connection with their issuance. The provision for
income taxes for the aforementioned adjustments were calculated at 26%, which approximated the Company’s blended tax rate.
Corporate and Stockholder Information
Corporate Office
345 Court Street
Coraopolis, PA 15108
724-273-3400
DICK’S Sporting Goods Website
www.DICKS.com
Transfer Agent and Registrar
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Deloitte & Touche LLP
One PPG Place
Suite 2600
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Common Stock
The shares of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. common stock are
listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE),
under the symbol “DKS”. The shares of the Company’s Class B
common stock are neither listed nor traded on any stock
exchange or other market.
The number of holders of record of the Company’s common
stock and Class B common stock as of April 18, 2022 was 243
and 16, respectively.
Quarterly Stock Price Range
Set forth below, for the applicable periods indicated, are the
high and low closing sales prices per share of the Company’s
common stock as reported by the NYSE
2021 Fiscal Quarter Ended
May 1, 2021
July 31, 2021
October 30, 2021
January 29, 2022
2020 Fiscal Quarter Ended
May 2, 2020
August 1, 2020
October 31, 2020
January 30, 2021
High
$ 85.94
Low
$ 68.67
$105.11
$ 83.29
$145.19
$104.69
$140.28
$ 99.91
High
$45.92
$46.80
$63.05
$70.40
Low
$16.81
$27.08
$44.69
$50.90
Annual Meeting
June 15, 2022 at 7:30 a.m.
Via the Internet at
http://www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DKS2022
Form 10-K
A Form 10-K is available without charge online at investors.
DICKS.com, by emailing a request to investors@dcsg.com, or
through www.sec.gov.
It is also available upon request to:
Investor Relations
345 Court Street
Coraopolis, PA 15108
724-273-3400
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements
can be identified as those that relate to results or outcomes
in future periods and include statements regarding, among
other things, investments to enhance the athlete experience,
to improve our eCommerce fulfillment capabilities, and to
implement technology solutions that improve our teammates’
productivity; the continued improvements to the functionality
and performance of our own eCommerce platform and
driving eCommerce profitability; plans to invest in our vertical
brands with improved space in-store, increased marketing,
and expansion into additional product categories; our belief
that certain categories offer growth opportunities, including
athletic apparel, footwear, team sports and golf; plans to use
data science to create more personalized marketing; our
goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to address
diversity; plans to continue investing in our brand relationships
and developing our new store concepts and experiences;
plans to leverage our real estate portfolio to capitalize on
future opportunities in the near and intermediate term as our
existing leases come up for renewal; our intention to repay
the principal outstanding amounts of the Convertible Senior
Notes using excess cash, free cash flow and borrowings on
our Credit Facility; projected capital expenditures; anticipated
store openings and relocations; plans to return capital to
stockholders through dividends and share repurchases; and
our future results of operations and financial condition.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties, including the potential impact to consumer
demand and our supply chain due to the coronavirus
pandemic, and should not be relied on by investors because
actual results may materially differ from those indicated in
forward-looking statements. The factors that could cause actual
results to materially differ from those indicated in forward-
looking statements are described under Risk Factors in our
Annual Report. The forward-looking statements contained
herein speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no
obligation to update any such statements.
Board of Directors
Edward W. Stack
Director since 1984
Executive Chairman
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
William J. Colombo
Director since 2002
Vice Chairman
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Mark J. Barrenechea
Director since 2014
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer
OpenText Corp.
Emanuel Chirico
Director since 2003
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
PVH Corp.
Anne Fink
Director since 2019
President, Global Foodservice
PepsiCo, Inc.
Larry Fitzgerald, Jr.
Director since 2020
Professional Athlete
National Football League
Lauren R. Hobart
Director since 2018
President and Chief Executive Officer
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Sandeep Mathrani
Director since 2020
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
WeWork
Desiree Ralls-Morrison
Director since 2020
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate
Secretary
McDonald’s Corporation
Lawrence J. Schorr
Director since 1985
Lead Director
Retired Chief Executive Officer
Simona America Group, Simona AG
Larry D. Stone
Director since 2007
Retired President and Chief Operating Officer
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
Corporate and Stockholder Information
Executive Officers
Edward W. Stack
Executive Chairman
Lauren R. Hobart
President and Chief Executive Officer
Navdeep Gupta
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
Lee J. Belitsky
Executive Vice President (Retired May 2022)
Donald J. Germano
Executive Vice President - Stores and Supply Chain
Vlad Rak
Executive Vice President - Chief Technology Officer
John E. Hayes III
Senior Vice President - General Counsel and Secretary
Julie Lodge-Jarrett
Senior Vice President - Chief People and Purpose Officer
Annual Meeting
June 15, 2022 at 7:30 a.m.
Via the Internet at
Form 10-K
http://www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DKS2022
A Form 10-K is available without charge online at investors.
DICKS.com, by emailing a request to investors@dcsg.com, or
It is also available upon request to:
through www.sec.gov.
Investor Relations
345 Court Street
Coraopolis, PA 15108
724-273-3400
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements made
pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements
can be identified as those that relate to results or outcomes
in future periods and include statements regarding, among
other things, investments to enhance the athlete experience,
to improve our eCommerce fulfillment capabilities, and to
implement technology solutions that improve our teammates’
productivity; the continued improvements to the functionality
and performance of our own eCommerce platform and
driving eCommerce profitability; plans to invest in our vertical
brands with improved space in-store, increased marketing,
and expansion into additional product categories; our belief
that certain categories offer growth opportunities, including
athletic apparel, footwear, team sports and golf; plans to use
data science to create more personalized marketing; our
goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to address
diversity; plans to continue investing in our brand relationships
and developing our new store concepts and experiences;
plans to leverage our real estate portfolio to capitalize on
future opportunities in the near and intermediate term as our
existing leases come up for renewal; our intention to repay
the principal outstanding amounts of the Convertible Senior
Notes using excess cash, free cash flow and borrowings on
our Credit Facility; projected capital expenditures; anticipated
store openings and relocations; plans to return capital to
stockholders through dividends and share repurchases; and
our future results of operations and financial condition.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties, including the potential impact to consumer
demand and our supply chain due to the coronavirus
pandemic, and should not be relied on by investors because
actual results may materially differ from those indicated in
forward-looking statements. The factors that could cause actual
results to materially differ from those indicated in forward-
looking statements are described under Risk Factors in our
Annual Report. The forward-looking statements contained
herein speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no
obligation to update any such statements.
Board of Directors
Edward W. Stack
Director since 1984
Executive Chairman
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
William J. Colombo
Director since 2002
Vice Chairman
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Mark J. Barrenechea
Director since 2014
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer
OpenText Corp.
Emanuel Chirico
Director since 2003
Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
PVH Corp.
Anne Fink
Director since 2019
President, Global Foodservice
PepsiCo, Inc.
Larry Fitzgerald, Jr.
Director since 2020
Professional Athlete
National Football League
Lauren R. Hobart
Director since 2018
President and Chief Executive Officer
DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc.
Sandeep Mathrani
Director since 2020
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
WeWork
Desiree Ralls-Morrison
Director since 2020
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate
Secretary
McDonald’s Corporation
Lawrence J. Schorr
Director since 1985
Lead Director
Retired Chief Executive Officer
Simona America Group, Simona AG
Larry D. Stone
Director since 2007
Retired President and Chief Operating Officer
Lowe’s Companies, Inc.
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