-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, E2p4Mbrt+WQIZ3rycI+V9Cy29iKQfIpPj6VWFxxhG5ygcpQYVNq+8mdENl0lg+UR h5Cxs415JiE+cSBqqKXf1g== 0000899243-02-000138.txt : 20020414 0000899243-02-000138.hdr.sgml : 20020414 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000899243-02-000138 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020131 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events FILED AS OF DATE: 20020131 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SPORTS AUTHORITY INC /DE/ CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000929470 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING GOODS STORES [5940] IRS NUMBER: 363511120 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0123 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13426 FILM NUMBER: 02523700 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3383 N STATE RD 7 CITY: FORT LAUDERDALE STATE: FL ZIP: 33319 BUSINESS PHONE: 9547351701 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3383 N STATE ROAD 7 CITY: FORT LAUDERDALE STATE: FL ZIP: 33319 8-K 1 d8k.txt PRESS RELEASE 01/31/2002 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 (Date of earliest event reported) January 31, 2002 ---------------- THE SPORTS AUTHORITY, INC. -------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware -------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13426 36-3511120 - --------------------------------- -------------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 3383 North State Road 7, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33319 - ------------------------------------------- -------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (954) 735-1701 -------------- N.A. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 1 Item 5. Other Events - --------------------- See the news release attached as Exhibit 99, the text of which is incorporated herein by reference. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. THE SPORTS AUTHORITY, INC. Date: January 31, 2002 By: /s/ George R. Mihalko --------------------- George R. Mihalko Vice Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer 2 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Exhibit - ------- 99 News release dated January 31, 2002 3 EX-99 3 dex99.txt PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99 [logo - THE SPORTS AUTHORITY] January 31, 2002 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: The Sports Authority, Inc. Mark Iskander Vice President, Treasurer (954) 677-6015 THE SPORTS AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE PROMOTIONS . Elliott Kerbis Named President . George Mihalko Named Vice Chairman ============================================================================= Fort Lauderdale, Florida, January 31, 2002 -- The Sports Authority, Inc. (NYSE: TSA), the nation's largest full-line sporting goods retailer, today announced the promotions of Elliott Kerbis to President and Chief Merchandising Officer and George R. Mihalko to Vice Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer. Both will continue to report to Martin E. Hanaka, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Commenting on the appointments, Hanaka said, "Elliott's promotion to President endorses his fact based, holistic decision making and also reinforces our emphasis on becoming more customer and market driven. It also recognizes his accomplishments and contribution to the value creation he has led through better buying, inventory reduction and concurrent service level improvements. Advertising effectiveness and the resulting revenue production also improved. This was done in a very challenging retail and economic climate. George's promotion to Vice Chairman and Chief Administrative Officer recognizes his substantial contribution to The Sports Authority's financial turnaround and broad executive leadership abilities. I congratulate them both." Mr. Kerbis joined the Company in October 2000 as Executive Vice President - Merchandising and Sales Promotion. Prior to that, he had served as Senior Vice President of Merchandise at Filene's, preceded by 12 years at Caldor Inc. where he had been Executive Vice President of Merchandise for Hardlines. Prior to joining Caldor, Mr. Kerbis had spent ten years with Macy's New York. Mr. Mihalko joined the Company in September 1999 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to that, he had served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Pamida Holding Corporation and had held executive positions with Pier 1 Imports, Burlington Northern, Porsche and Firestone. About The Sports Authority - -------------------------- The Sports Authority, Inc. is the nation's largest full-line sporting goods retailer, operating 198 stores in 32 states. The Company's e-tailing website www.thesportsauthority.com, is operated by Global Sports Interactive, Inc. under a license and e-commerce agreement. In addition, an 8.4% Company-owned joint venture with AEON Co., Ltd. operates 33 "The Sports Authority" stores in Japan under a licensing agreement. The Sports Authority is a proud sponsor of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----