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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, our expectations, our growth strategies,
including our plans to open new stores and develop our own eCommerce platform, our efforts to increase profit margins and
return on invested capital, plans to grow our private brand business, projections of our future profitability, results of operations,
capital expenditures, plans to return capital to stockholders through dividends or share repurchases, or our 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 through a blend of dedicated associates, in-store services and unique specialty
shop-in-shops. The Company also owns and operates Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream and other specialty concept stores as well as
eCommerce websites at www.DICKS.com, www.golfgalaxy.com, www.fieldandstreamshop.com and www.caliastudio.com.
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.
The Company was founded in 1948 when Richard "Dick" Stack, the father of Edward W. Stack, our Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, 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. Our vision is
to build leading brands that serve and inspire athletes and outdoor enthusiasts around the world to achieve their personal best;
create value for our stockholders through the relentless improvement of everything we do; and make a lasting impact in our
communities through sport.
We were incorporated in 1948 in New York under the name Dick's Clothing and Sporting Goods,€Inc. In November 1997, we
reincorporated as a Delaware corporation and in April 1999 we changed our name to Dick's Sporting Goods,€Inc. 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 www.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 filed 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.
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