UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report: September 12, 2007
Commission File No. 001-31463
DICKS SPORTING GOODS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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16-1241537 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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300 Industry Drive, RIDC Park West,
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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15275 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
(724) 273-3400
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
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o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On September 12, 2007, the Board of Directors of Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. (the Company)
authorized a 2-for-1 split of the Companys Common Stock, in the
form of a stock dividend. The split will be effected by issuing our
record holders one additional share of common stock for every share of common stock held, and one
additional share of Class B common stock for every share of Class B common stock held on the record
date of September 28, 2007. We expect that the additional shares will be distributed on or about
October 19, 2007.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated September 13, 2007 by Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. furnished
herewith.