-----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, EXDjMKB984fidWgxjmmPAPg9DmvnGg43u+eL3ozTfRfHMOcD+Ro1WLVF1mASe9dl mjgOuUJ4T7uCaC2jglXR6w== 0000950170-99-001680.txt : 19991115 0000950170-99-001680.hdr.sgml : 19991115 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950170-99-001680 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19991111 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19991112 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: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13426 FILM NUMBER: 99750591 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 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 NOVEMBER 12, 1999 THE SPORTS AUTHORITY, INC. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-13426 36-3511120 - ------------------------------- ------- ------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 3383 N. State Road 7, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33319 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (954) 735-1701 ---------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On November 9, 1999, the Company's Board of Directors elected Martin E. Hanaka as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Hanaka will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer, a position he has held since September 1998. The news release is attached hereto as an exhibit. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) The following exhibits are filed with this report: 99 News Release, dated November 11, 1999. 2 SIGNATURE 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 thereunto duly authorized. THE SPORTS AUTHORITY, INC. Date: November 12, 1999 By: /S/ GEORGE MIHALKO -------------------------------- George Mihalko Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) 3 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT - ------- 99 News Release dated November 11, 1999. EX-99 2 EXHIBIT 99 [GRAPHIC OMITTED] November 11, 1999 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: THE SPORTS AUTHORITY, INC. George Mihalko Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (954) 677-6360 THE SPORTS AUTHORITY NAMES HANAKA CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ================================================================================ Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 11, 1999--The Sports Authority, Inc. (NYSE: TSA) today announced that its Board of Directors elected Martin E. Hanaka, as Chairman, effective immediately. In addition to Chairman of the Board, Mr. Hanaka will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer, a position he has held since September 1998. Ms. Carol Farmer, Chairperson of the Corporate Governance Committee, stated, "The Board feels confident that Marty has developed a strong strategic direction and has a realistic perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the Company and the industry. We are convinced that Marty and his team can lead the Company back to profitability." Mr. Hanaka stated, "I appreciate this vote of confidence from the Board. Our team believes that The Sports Authority is the preeminent sporting goods retail brand. I will continue to work diligently with the Board and management team to enhance shareholder value and develop The Sports Authority into a world class retailer." The Sports Authority, Inc. directly operates 201 full-line sporting goods superstores: 196 stores in 32 states across the United States and five in Canada. Mega Sports Co., LTD. Operates another 17 stores in Japan under a license agreement with The Sports Authority. DISCLOSURE ON FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth herein. These risks and uncertainties are disclosed in the Company's Form 10-K for 1998. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----