UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): June 6, 2012
DICKS SPORTING GOODS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
001-31463 |
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16-1241537 |
(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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345 Court Street |
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15108 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
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(Zip Code) |
(724) 273-3400
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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ITEM 5.02. DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
(e) On June 6, 2012, the stockholders of Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. (the Company) approved the Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan (the 2012 Plan). The 2012 Plan had been previously approved by the Companys Board of Directors (the Board) on March 14, 2012, subject to stockholder approval. The Companys Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and other named executive officers are eligible for both equity and non-equity based awards pursuant to the 2012 Plan. The 2012 Plan was summarized under the caption ITEM 2 APPROVAL OF THE COMPANYS 2012 STOCK AND INCENTIVE PLAN in the Companys Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 6, 2012 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 20, 2012 (the Proxy Statement), which summary is incorporated herein by reference. The 2012 Plan replaces the Dicks Sporting Goods 2002 Stock and Incentive Plan, and no further awards will be made under the 2002 Plan. A copy of the 2012 Plan, as amended to reflect certain administrative changes, is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
On June 6, 2012, the Boards Compensation Committee approved a new form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement and Stock Option Award Agreement in connection with the 2012 Plan. The form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement sets forth the material terms of an award of shares of restricted stock, including the forfeiture restrictions implemented with respect to the grant of shares of restricted stock and any cash or in-kind dividends declared prior to vesting of the shares, the applicable vesting terms and the treatment of unvested shares of restricted stock upon termination of employment. The form of Stock Option Award Agreement sets forth the material terms of an award of stock options, including applicable vesting terms, exercise price, manner of exercise and treatment of unvested options upon termination of employment. The forms of Restricted Stock Award Agreement and Stock Option Award Agreement are filed herewith as Exhibit 10.2 and Exhibit 10.3, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 5.03 AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR
(a) On June 6, 2012, the Board adopted amendments to the Companys Amended and Restated Bylaws. The amendments update the advance notice procedures relating to stockholder proposals. These updates include requirements for the proponent to disclose the proponents beneficial ownership, update information provided with respect to the proposal and attend the stockholder meeting. The amendments also reflect changes in procedure to allow for use of electronic mediums and certain other administrative changes. The Companys Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended, are filed herewith as Exhibit 3.1 and are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 5.07 SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
(a) The Companys Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on June 6, 2012.
(b) Four proposals were submitted by the Board to a vote of stockholders, and the final results of the voting on each proposal are noted below. The Companys stockholders elected each of the Boards two nominees for Class A Directors, each for terms that expire in 2015, or until their successors are duly elected and qualified as Class A Directors; approved the 2012 Plan; ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Companys independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2012; and approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the Companys
named executive officers as disclosed in the Proxy Statement.
Proposal No. 1- Election of Directors
Nominee |
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For |
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Withheld/ |
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Broker Non-Vote |
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William J. Colombo |
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311,388,820 |
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3,346,694 |
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5,226,914 |
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Larry D. Stone |
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311,638,218 |
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3,097,296 |
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5,226,914 |
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Proposal No. 2- Approval of the Dicks Sporting Goods 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan
For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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Broker Non-Vote |
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271,667,381 |
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43,046,688 |
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21,442 |
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5,226,914 |
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Proposal No. 3- Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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Broker Non-Vote |
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317,877,669 |
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2,065,686 |
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19,068 |
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Proposal No. 4- Non-Binding Advisory Vote on the Compensation of Named Executive Officers
For |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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Broker Non-Vote |
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310,228,145 |
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3,800,723 |
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706,641 |
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5,226,914 |
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ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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3.1 |
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc., as amended |
10.1 |
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Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan |
10.2 |
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Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement granted under the Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan |
10.3 |
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Form of Stock Option Award Agreement granted under the Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan |
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.
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DICKS SPORTING GOODS, INC. | |
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Date: June 11, 2012 |
By: |
/s/ Timothy E. Kullman |
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Name: |
Timothy E. Kullman |
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Title: |
EVP Finance, Administration |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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3.1 |
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Amended and Restated Bylaws of Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc., as amended |
10.1 |
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Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan |
10.2 |
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Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement granted under the Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan |
10.3 |
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Form of Stock Option Award Agreement granted under the Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan |