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NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
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 DATE AND TIME Wednesday, June 11, 2025 8:00 AM Eastern Time  PLACE Via the Internet, at http://www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DKS2025  RECORD DATE All holders of record of shares of the Company’s common stock and Class B common stock at the close of business on April 14, 2025 are entitled to vote at the meeting and any postponements or adjournments of the meeting. A list of stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting may be examined by any stockholder, for any purpose relevant to the meeting, at 345 Court Street, Coraopolis, PA 15108 beginning on June 1, 2025. | Voting Matters | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PROPOSALS | BOARD’S RECOMMENDATION | PAGE REFERENCE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Election of twelve (12) directors named in the proxy statement, each for a term that expires in 2026 | “FOR” each director nominee | Page 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | Non-binding advisory vote to approve compensation of named executive officers for 2024, as disclosed in these materials | “FOR” | Page 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2025 | “FOR” | Page 60 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Approval of an Amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to Increase the Number of Authorized Shares of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock | “FOR” | Page 64 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Stockholder Proposal - Affirmative Action Risks Report (if properly presented) | “AGAINST” | Page 66 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Any other matters that properly come before the meeting. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 1 | |||||||
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Affirmative Action Risks Report Proposal | |||||
External reports cited herein and links to websites included in this proxy statement are provided solely for convenience purposes. Content in such external reports and websites is not, and shall not be deemed to be, part of this proxy statement or incorporated herein or into any of our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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2024 PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 3 | |||||||
PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY
This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this proxy statement. You should read this entire proxy statement and our Annual Report on Form 10-K before voting.
ITEM 1 Election of Directors | ||||||||
The Board recommends a vote “FOR” each director nominee. |  | See page 8 | ||||||
| NAME AND PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION | INDEPENDENT | AGE | DIRECTOR SINCE | COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP | |||||||||||||
 | Mark J. Barrenechea Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer OpenText Corp. |  | 60 | 2014 |  | ||||||||||||
 | Emanuel Chirico Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer PVH Corp. | | 67 | 2003 |  | ||||||||||||
 | William J. Colombo Vice Chairman DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. | | 69 | 2002 |  | ||||||||||||
 | Robert W. Eddy Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. | | 52 | 2023 | | ||||||||||||
 | Anne Fink President, Global Foodservice PepsiCo, Inc. | | 61 | 2019 |  | ||||||||||||
 | Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. Former Professional Athlete National Football League | | 41 | 2020 | | ||||||||||||
 | Lauren R. Hobart President & Chief Executive Officer DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. | 56 | 2018 | ||||||||||||||
 | Sandeep Mathrani Director Sycamore Partners, LP | | 62 | 2020 | | ||||||||||||
 | Desiree Ralls-Morrison Executive Vice President, Global Chief Legal Officer McDonald’s Corporation | | 58 | 2020 |  | ||||||||||||
 | Lawrence J. Schorr Deputy Chairman SURTECO North America | | 71 | 1985 | | ||||||||||||
 | Edward W. Stack Executive Chairman DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. | 70 | 1984 | ||||||||||||||
 | Larry D. Stone Retired President and Chief Operating Officer Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | | 73 | 2007 |  | ||||||||||||
Key to Committees
| Audit Committee |  | Governance & Nominating Committee |  | Compensation Committee | ||||||||||||
 | Chairperson |  | Financial Expert | ||||||||||||||
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PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY
Corporate Governance Highlights
Board Refreshment and Independence |  10 of 12 directors independent Lead (independent) Director and 100% independent Board committees Mandatory retirement policy 33% of Board has a tenure of six years or less Annual election of directors | ||||
Engaged Oversight | Annual Board, committee and individual director assessments Limit on director membership on other public company boards (no “overboarding”) Director onboarding and continuing education programs Active Board oversight of nstrategy nrisk management nsustainability nhuman capital management | ||||
| Compensation Highlights | Executive and director stock ownership requirements Clawback policy Restrictions on hedging and pledging No change-in-control or excessive severance agreements | ||||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 5 | |||||||
PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY
ITEM 2 Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve Compensation of Named Executive Officers | ||||||||
The Board unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” the approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement. | | See page 28 | ||||||
Our executive compensation structure is designed to attract, motivate, reward and retain executives through a combination of fixed and incentive-based compensation elements. Our aggregate compensation program rewards the achievement of financial, operational and strategic goals over varying measurement periods. This creates balanced incentives for our executives that align their interests with those of our stockholders and encourages them to grow the Company in a disciplined, focused manner with a view toward long-term success.
The percentages listed in the illustration below are based on the target 2024 annual compensation for each named executive officer (“NEO”), which may differ from their actual compensation received in 2024. Since long-term incentive program awards are generally only granted every two to three years, each NEO’s target long-term incentive program award has been annualized for comparative purposes.
Executive Chairman
President & CEO
Other NEOs (averaged)
 | Base Salary |  | Short-Term Incentive Program |  | Performance Unit Award |  | Restricted Stock Award |  | Long-Term Incentive Program (annualized) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts may not add due to rounding.
Features of Our Incentive-based Compensation
Short-Term Incentive Program | nBased on Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT goal nPays out between 0% and 200% | ||||
Performance Unit Award | n1-year performance period followed by a 2-year time-based vesting period nBased on Adjusted Net Sales and Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT goals nPays out between 0% and 200%, with no units earned unless threshold level of Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT goal met | ||||
Restricted Stock Award | n100% cliff vest after 3 years | ||||
Long-Term Incentive Program | nGenerally granted every 2-3 years with a multi-year performance period nGoals are aligned with Company initiatives and may vary with each grant nPays out between 0% and 200%, with no units earned unless threshold level of Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT goal met | ||||
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PROXY STATEMENT SUMMARY
ITEM 3 Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | ||||||||
The Board unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2025. | | See page 60 | ||||||
The Board of Directors believes the continued retention of Deloitte & Touche LLP is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.
ITEM 4: Approval of an Amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to Increase the Number of Authorized Shares of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock | ||||||||
The Board unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” approval of the Share Increase Amendment to the Company’s Charter. | | See page 64 | ||||||
ITEM 5: Stockholder Proposal — Affirmative Action Risks Report | ||||||||
The Board unanimously recommends a vote “AGAINST” this stockholder proposal requesting that the Company conduct an evaluation and issue a report with respect to affirmative action initiatives that impact the Company’s risk related to actual and perceived discrimination. |  | See page 66 | ||||||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 7 | |||||||
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
ITEM 1: Election of Directors | ||
The Board recommends a vote “FOR” each director nominee. | ||
The current term of office for each of our directors expires at the 2025 Annual Meeting. Upon recommendation by the Governance & Nominating Committee, the Board proposes that each director be elected for a new one-year term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. Each of the nominees has consented to serve if elected. If any of them becomes unavailable to serve as a director, the Board may designate a substitute nominee. In that case, the persons named as proxies will vote for the substitute nominee designated by the Board.
Board Composition
Our Board reflects a deep bench of background and experience in varying substantive areas relevant to our operations and industry. The following summarizes certain aspects of our Board’s current composition:
Gender
 | female | ||||
 | male | ||||
Race/Ethnicity
| White | ||||
| Black/African American | ||||
 | Asian | ||||
Tenure
| < 5 years | ||||
| 5-10 years | ||||
| > 10 years | ||||
Age
| | < 55 years | ||||
| | 55-65 years | ||||
| 66-75 years | ||||
Independence
| independent | ||||
| non-independent | ||||
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Director Skills and Qualifications
Our Board believes that the Board nominees collectively possess the knowledge, skills and unique perspectives needed to successfully guide our Company toward continued sustainable growth. This includes both core qualifications that we require of all of our directors, as well as demonstrated experience and expertise in varying substantive areas relevant to the Company.
| Core Qualifications: All Directors | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 | Broad-based business knowledge |  | Commitment to ethical values |  | Integrity | ||||||||||||||||||
 | Outstanding achievement in their professional career |  | Accountability |  | Sound judgment | ||||||||||||||||||
As part of our ongoing Board assessments, we continue to focus on maintaining independence, unique backgrounds, as well as the following experience and expertise:
| Diversity of Experience & Expertise Relevant to the Company | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 | Marketing and Brand Management |  | Corporate Responsibility |  | Legal, Compliance, and Regulatory Matters | ||||||||||||||||||
 | Philanthropy |  | Risk Management |  | Supply Chain | ||||||||||||||||||
 | Cybersecurity/Privacy |  | Human Capital Management |  | Accounting/Finance | ||||||||||||||||||
 | Real Estate |  | Sporting Goods and Apparel |  | Technology | ||||||||||||||||||
 | eCommerce |  | Leadership |  | Mergers and Acquisitions | ||||||||||||||||||
 | Retail Operations |  | Strategic Planning |  | Sustainability | ||||||||||||||||||
 | Public Relations/Social Media |  | Artificial Intelligence |  | Climate | ||||||||||||||||||
Recent Board Refreshment
As a result of our commitment to build a Board with the right mix of skills to oversee our sustainable growth, we have:
Added 5 new independent directors in the past six years | Added deep knowledge and expertise in: | ||||||||||||||||
nRetail operations nMarketing & brand management nSporting goods & apparel nReal estate | nStrategic planning nAccounting/finance nLegal, compliance & regulatory | ||||||||||||||||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 9 | |||||||
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Directors Standing for Election
The biographies below contain information about the skills and relevant experience that each of our director nominees brings to our Board. These experiences and skills have led the Board to conclude that each nominee should continue to serve as a director of the Company.
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Emanuel Chirico, 67 INDEPENDENT | |||||
QUALIFICATIONS Mr. Chirico brings extensive knowledge of the retail industry to our Board along with a deep understanding of the financial, operational and strategic domestic and international issues that face global wholesale and retail companies, gained through his experience as former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of PVH Corp., a major global apparel company that operates a portfolio of brands including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. Mr. Chirico also contributes significant corporate finance, financial reporting and accounting expertise gained as a result of his experience with a large public accounting firm and in his prior role as Chief Financial Officer of PVH Corp. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS PVH Corp., a wholesale and retail apparel company (NYSE) (Retired) nChairman of the Board (2007 - 2021) nChief Executive Officer (2006 - 2021) nPresident and Chief Operating Officer (2005 - 2007) nExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (1999 - 2005) nController (1993 - 1999) | |||||
Director Since: 2003 COMMITTEES: Audit OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS: Conagra Brands, Inc. FORMER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS: PVH Corp. | |||||
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William J. Colombo, 69 INDEPENDENT VICE CHAIRMAN | |||||
QUALIFICATIONS Mr. Colombo brings more than 48 years of retail experience and insight to the Board, including expertise in operations, marketing and strategy. The Company continues to value his more than 35 years of Company-specific experience. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE) (Retired) nInterim Chief Marketing Officer (2010 - 2011) nPresident & Chief Operating Officer (2002 - 2008) nExecutive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (2000 - 2002) nPresident dsports.com LLC (1998 - 2000) nExecutive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (1995 - 1998) nVarious Leadership Roles (1988 - 1995) J.C.Penney Company, Inc. a retail company (NYSE) nVarious Field & District Positions (1977 - 1988) | |||||
Director Since: 2002 COMMITTEES: Compensation; Governance & Nominating FORMER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS: Gibraltar Industries | |||||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 11 | |||||||
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Anne Fink, 61 INDEPENDENT | |||||
QUALIFICATIONS Ms. Fink brings valuable operational experience gained through her positions held at PepsiCo, Inc., where she leads the restaurant, hotels, business & industry, college & university, and sports & entertainment channels. She also brings leadership skills developed in the President and Chief Operating Officer roles, and expertise in sales, marketing, strategy and operations, to the Board. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS PepsiCo, Inc., a global food and beverage company (Nasdaq) nPresident, Global Foodservice (2016 - present) nChief Operating Officer, Foodservice (2014 - 2016) nChief Commercial Officer, Retail Channels (2011 - 2014) nSenior Vice President, Retail (2008 - 2011) | |||||
Director Since: 2019 COMMITTEES: Compensation; Governance & Nominating (Chair) | |||||
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Larry Fitzgerald, Jr., 41 INDEPENDENT | |||||
QUALIFICATIONS Mr. Fitzgerald brings a unique business perspective to the Board through his experience leading the Larry Fitzgerald Foundation, which supports children and families in need with a focus on promoting literacy and technology skills, as well as efforts to prevent and cure breast cancer. Mr. Fitzgerald is an active member of the business community and serves as President of Larry Fitzgerald Enterprises, through which he invests in companies at various stages and in various sectors, including real estate, hospitality, travel, sports and technology. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS The Larry Fitzgerald Foundation, a charitable organization nFounder (2005 - present) Arizona Cardinals, a National Football League organization nProfessional Athlete (2004 - 2021) | |||||
Director Since: 2020 COMMITTEES: Compensation; Governance & Nominating | |||||
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Lauren R. Hobart, 56 | |||||
QUALIFICATIONS As the Company’s President & Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Hobart provides the Board with insight into the Company’s business operations, opportunities and challenges. In her time with the Company, she initiated the transformation to become a more digitally focused and customer-centric omni-channel business. In addition to her expertise in marketing and strategic planning and her insight into consumer needs and marketplace trends, Ms. Hobart brings her understanding of the day-to-day operations of the Company and the unique issues facing the Company and the retail industry to our Board. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE) nPresident & Chief Executive Officer (2021 - present) nPresident (2017 - 2021) nExecutive Vice President, Chief Customer & Digital Officer (2017) nExecutive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer & Chelsea Collective General Manager (2015 - 2017) nSenior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer (2011 - 2015) PepsiCo, Inc., a global food and beverage company (Nasdaq) nChief Marketing Officer, Carbonated Soft Drinks (2009 - 2011) nSenior Marketing Leadership, Strategic Planning & Finance Roles (1997 - 2009) Wells Fargo & Co, a financial services provider (NYSE) nSenior Relationship Manager, Corporate Banking Division (1993 - 1995) JP Morgan Chase & Co., a financial holding company (NYSE) nAsset Based Lending Credit Analyst & Account Manager (1990 - 1993) | |||||
Director Since: 2018 OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS: Marriott International, Inc. FORMER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS: YUM! Brands, Inc.; Sonic Corp | |||||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 13 | |||||||
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Sandeep Mathrani, 62 INDEPENDENT | |||||
QUALIFICATIONS Mr. Mathrani adds significant experience as a real estate industry veteran with over 30 years of experience as a result of his executive role at WeWork and his prior positions with other companies in the real estate industry. Additionally, Mr. Mathrani provides a unique viewpoint and valuable corporate governance, management, operational and strategic expertise to the Board through his experience as an executive officer and a public company board member. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Sycamore Partners, LP, a private equity firm nDirector (2023 - present) WeWork, a commercial real estate company (NYSE) nChairman (2022 - 2023) nChief Executive Officer (2020 - 2023) Brookfield Properties REIT, Inc., a commercial real estate company (Nasdaq) nChief Executive Officer (2018 - 2020) General Growth Properties, Inc., a former commercial real estate company nChief Executive Officer (2010 - 2018) | |||||
Director Since: 2020 COMMITTEES: Audit OTHER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS: Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.; Bowlero Corporation FORMER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS: WeWork; Brookfield Properties REIT, Inc.; General Growth Properties, Inc.; Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | |||||
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Desiree Ralls-Morrison, 58 INDEPENDENT | |||||
QUALIFICATIONS Ms. Ralls-Morrison brings significant legal, regulatory, and corporate governance expertise as a result of her current role at McDonald’s Corporation, and prior roles at Boston Scientific, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Johnson & Johnson. Additionally, Ms. Ralls-Morrison provides a diverse perspective and lends additional expertise to the Board through her prior experiences as a board member of The Danbury Hospital and The Partnership, Inc., and a founding member of The New Commonwealth Racial Equality and Social Justice Fund in Massachusetts. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS McDonald’s Corporation, a global food services company (NYSE) nExecutive Vice President, Global Chief Legal Officer (2021 - present) & Corporate Secretary (2021 - 2024) Boston Scientific Corporation, a medical device manufacturer (NYSE) nSenior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (2017 - 2021) Boehringer Ingelheim, a private pharmaceutical company nGeneral Counsel, US (2013 - 2017) Johnson & Johnson, a global consumer healthcare company (NYSE) nGeneral Counsel, Consumer (2012 - 2013) nSenior Counsel/Assistant General Counsel (2005 - 2012) | |||||
Director Since: 2020 COMMITTEES: Audit | |||||
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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Lawrence J. Schorr, 71 INDEPENDENT LEAD DIRECTOR | |||||
QUALIFICATIONS In addition to Mr. Schorr’s legal experience, he brings demonstrated leadership skills to the Board as the current Deputy Chairman of SURTECO North America, past Chief Executive Officer of SIMONA AMERICA GROUP, and as the former managing partner of a law firm. Mr. Schorr has over 30 years of knowledge of the Company from serving as a member of the Board during the Company’s expansion from a two-store chain to a multi-banner retailer with over 850 stores and an eCommerce business. Mr. Schorr has been the Company’s Lead Director since March 2012. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS SURTECO North America, a subsidiary of SURTECO Group SE, a German manufacturing company (Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange) nDeputy Chairman (March 2023 - present) nNon-Executive Chairman (2021 - 2023) SIMONA AMERICA GROUP, the North American operations of SIMONA AG, a German manufacturing company (General Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange) (Retired) nChief Executive Officer (2014 - 2020) Boltaron Performance Products, a privately owned plastics manufacturing company that was acquired by SIMONA AG nChief Executive Officer (2004 - 2014) RRT-Recycle America, a subsidiary of WMX Technologies, Inc. nPresident (1992 - 1995) Resource Recycling Technologies, Inc., a solid waste material management company (American Stock Exchange) nPresident (1988 - 1992) Levene, Gouldin and Thompson LLP nPartner and Managing Partner (1981 - 1988; 2001 - 2008) | |||||
Director Since: 1985 COMMITTEES: Compensation; Governance & Nominating | |||||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 15 | |||||||
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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Larry D. Stone, 73 INDEPENDENT | |||||
QUALIFICATIONS Mr. Stone brings considerable retail experience gained through his positions at Lowe’s Companies, Inc., combined with the leadership skills developed as its President and Chief Operating Officer and his expertise in real estate, store operations, eCommerce, brand management, marketing and strategic finance, to the Board. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Lowe’s Companies, Inc., a home improvement retailer (NYSE) (Retired) nPresident & Chief Operating Officer (2006 - 2011) nSenior Executive Vice President, Merchandising/Marketing (2005 - 2006) nSenior Executive Vice President, Store Operations (2003 - 2005) nExecutive Vice President, Store Operations (2001 - 2003) | |||||
Director Since: 2007 COMMITTEES: Compensation (Chair); Governance & Nominating FORMER PUBLIC COMPANY DIRECTORSHIPS: At Home Group, Inc. | |||||
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Board Assessment and Director Nomination Process
Annual Assessment of Size, Composition and Structure
Members of our Governance & Nominating Committee annually review and evaluate policies and practices with respect to the size, composition and functions of the Board. To appropriately evaluate and continue to improve the effectiveness of the Board, the Governance & Nominating Committee also oversees an annual evaluation process of the Board’s performance as well as the performance of its standing committees.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ASSESSMENT
| FORMAT | TOPICS | PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS | ||||||
Anonymous questionnaire completed by each director | nSize, composition and role of the Board nInformation to improve Board and committee effectiveness nSelection processes for directors and Lead Director nMeeting materials, participation and attendance nCompany performance, strategy and industry information nOther board service or directorships | Feedback received from Board evaluations is discussed during the full Board and committee meetings | ||||||
Director Assessment and Renomination Process
Our Board also annually assesses the performance of each non-employee director in considering whether to renominate that director at the upcoming annual meeting.
INDIVIDUAL DIRECTOR ASSESSMENTS
| SELF-EVALUATION | DISCUSSION | ASSESSMENT | ||||||
Non-employee directors considered for renomination at the upcoming annual meeting who have served at least one year on the Board complete individual self-evaluations of their performance and contributions to the Board and the committee(s) on which they serve. | Self-evaluation assessments are followed by director discussions which are led by the chair of the Governance & Nominating Committee. | The self-evaluations and director discussions are reviewed with the Executive Chairman and the results included amongst the considerations for the director renomination process. | ||||||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 17 | |||||||
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Board Service Policies
In addition to our annual and ongoing practice to assess Board composition and the performance of each of our non-employee directors, our Corporate Governance Guidelines contain policies designed to facilitate Board refreshment and ensure that our directors have sufficient time to actively participate.
Mandatory Retirement Policy | nNon-employee directors must submit an offer of resignation to the Governance & Nominating Committee upon reaching the age of 72. nThe Board, upon recommendation by the Governance & Nominating Committee, may choose to accept or reject a director’s proposed resignation. nIf accepted, the resignation becomes effective on or before the expiration of the director’s then-current term. | ||||
Other Board Service and Directorships | While we value the experience and leadership that our directors bring as a result of their membership on other boards, we also recognize the time commitment and demands that other board service places on directors generally. As such, our Corporate Governance Guidelines include the following practices: nPrior Notice: Any director seeking to join the board of another public company must take all reasonable steps to notify us in advance to allow a reasonable opportunity to assess the director’s continued independence, potential conflicts of interest, and other issues raised by the prospective outside board and committee appointments. nOverboarding Policy: All directors are encouraged to assess their current and future commitments and to limit the number of other boards on which they serve: nNon-management directors may not serve on more than two other public company boards without Board approval. nManagement directors may not serve on more than one other public company board and must notify and obtain prior approval from our Executive Chairman prior to joining the board of another public company. | ||||
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Identification and Consideration of New Nominees
The Governance & Nominating Committee is responsible for recommending candidates for election to the Board of Directors and engages in the evaluation process as outlined below:
EVALUATIONS OF PROSPECTIVE NOMINEES | RECOMMENDATIONS BY COMMITTEE | DETERMINATIONS BY BOARD | ||||||
The Governance & Nominating Committee takes the necessary steps to evaluate a prospective nominee, including, if warranted, interviews of the prospective nominee by one or more Governance & Nominating Committee or Board members. | After completing this evaluation and other steps of the process, the Governance & Nominating Committee makes a recommendation to the full Board as to the persons who should be nominated by the Board. | The Board then determines the nominees after considering the recommendations and report of the Governance & Nominating Committee. | ||||||
Stockholder Nominations
When an individual is recommended by a stockholder for consideration by the Board as a prospective director candidate, the Governance & Nominating Committee, at the direction of the Committee Chair, makes an initial determination as to whether to conduct a full evaluation of a prospective candidate on a substantially similar basis as it considers other candidates. This initial determination is based on (i) the initial information provided with respect to the prospective candidate, (ii) the Governance & Nominating Committee’s own knowledge of the prospective candidate, which may be supplemented by inquiries to the person making the recommendation or others, (iii) the need for additional Board members to fill vacancies or to expand the size of the Board, and (iv) the likelihood that the prospective nominee will satisfy the Board member criteria described above. If the Governance & Nominating Committee determines, in consultation with the Lead Director and other Board members as appropriate, that additional consideration is warranted, it may request that additional information be gathered about the prospective nominee’s background and experience and that a report be prepared, and may utilize a third-party search firm to assist in such a process. The Governance & Nominating Committee then would evaluate the prospective nominee against the standards and qualifications set out in the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, as outlined above, all in the context of an assessment of the perceived needs of the Board at that point in time.
Any stockholder who desires to nominate a candidate for director must submit the recommendation in writing and follow the procedures set forth in our Second Amended and Restated Bylaws (“Bylaws”). See “Advance Notice Procedures” and “Stockholder Proposals for Inclusion in the Company’s Proxy Materials Relating to the 2026 Annual Meeting” on page 72 of this proxy statement for details regarding the applicable requirements under our Bylaws and Rule 14a-19 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) with respect to stockholder nominees for director.
Board Independence
Pursuant to our Corporate Governance Guidelines, which meet the listing standards adopted by the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) and are available on the Investor Relations portion of our website (http://investors.dicks.com), the Governance & Nominating Committee, on behalf of the Board of Directors, undertook its annual review of director independence on March 25, 2025. During this review, the Governance & Nominating Committee considered transactions and relationships between each director and the Company (either directly or as a partner, stockholder or officer of any organization that has a relationship with the Company), including (i) the relationship between the Company and OpenText Corporation, one of our technology service providers, for which Mr. Barrenechea serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer; (ii) the relationship between the Company and PepsiCo, Inc., a global foodservice provider and one of our vendors, for which Ms. Fink serves as President, Global Foodservice; (iii) the relationship between the Company and Tanger Factory Outlets, Inc., a landlord for three of our store locations, for which Mr. Mathrani serves on the board of directors, as well as the relationship between the Company and KP IV Navy, LLC, a landlord for one of our store locations for which Mr. Mathrani serves as a consultant and limited partner with a nominal ownership interest in an affiliate of such company; (iv) joint charitable events organized by Mr. Fitzgerald or charitable organizations with which he has an affiliation and the Company; (v) the relationship between the Company and Tommy John, Inc., an apparel vendor, for which Mr. Chirico serves on the board of directors and holds a nominal ownership interest; and (vi) Mr. Colombo’s role as trustee of trusts that hold shares of our common stock and Class B common stock for the benefit of certain of Mr. Stack’s family members. As provided in the Corporate Governance Guidelines, the purpose of this review was to determine whether any such relationships or transactions were inconsistent with a determination that the director or nominee for director is independent in accordance with independence requirements under our Corporate Governance Guidelines and as implemented by the NYSE. As a result of the review, the Board affirmatively determined that all non-employee directors are independent in accordance with the standards set forth in our Corporate Governance Guidelines and independence requirements implemented by the NYSE.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Board and Committee Structure
Board Leadership Structure
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines provide that the Board may elect its Chair and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer in the manner the Board considers in the best interests of the Company. Furthermore, these positions may be filled by one or two individuals. The Board maintains the flexibility to determine the leadership structure that serves the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and has not adopted a formal policy on separation of the Chair and Chief Executive Officer roles. Beginning in 2021, the roles of Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Company were separated into two separate positions, with Mr. Stack serving as the Board’s Executive Chairman and Ms. Hobart serving as the Company’s President & Chief Executive Officer and Board member.
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines also provide that when the Board’s Chair is not an independent director, the Board will designate a presiding non-employee director, or Lead Director, position.
The Board believes that our current structure is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to allow for a successful transition of leadership, while providing strong independent oversight.
Lead Director Role and Responsibilities
The responsibilities of our Lead Director include:
nApproving Board and Committee meeting schedules and agendas (in consultation with the non-management directors and Executive Chairman)
nRecommending Committee composition, including chairs, to the Executive Chairman
nCalling executive sessions of the non-management directors when necessary or appropriate
nPresiding at all meetings at which the Executive Chairman is not present and, if appropriate, apprising the Executive Chairman of the issues considered
nServing as a liaison between the Executive Chairman and the non-management directors
nApproving the retention of outside advisors and consultants
nEngaging with major stockholders
nInterviewing and providing recommendations on potential director candidates with the Executive Chairman and the Governance & Nominating Committee
nEvaluating the performance of our Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and the Board with the Governance & Nominating Committee during the Annual Assessment and Self-Assessments process, and as otherwise necessary
Lawrence J. Schorr, Lead Director (since 2012)
Mr. Schorr provides leadership and direction to the Company’s independent directors, presides over executive sessions of the Board, evaluates board assessments, and serves as a liaison between the Executive Chairman and the independent directors.
The Board believes that Mr. Schorr is well suited to continue to serve as Lead Director given his extensive operational and legal experience, as well as the specific insights into the Company that he has gained over the course of his service as a director.
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Board Committees
The Board has standing Audit, Compensation and Governance & Nominating Committees. Furthermore, the Board may from time to time establish additional committees for specific purposes. Each standing Committee operates under a written charter, all of which are reviewed, may be modified from time to time, and are available on the Investor Relations portion of our website at http://investors.dicks.com.
Each member of our three standing committees meets the requirements for independence under the listing standards of the NYSE, regulations promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, as applicable.
Audit Committee 2024 MEETINGS: 9 | ||
Current Members: Mark J. Barrenechea∗ (Chair), Emanuel Chirico∗, Sandeep Mathrani∗, Desiree Ralls-Morrison | ||
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary committee functions include: nOverseeing the integrity of the audit process, financial reporting and internal accounting controls of the Company nOverseeing the work of the Company’s financial management team, the Company’s internal auditors and any registered independent public accounting firm employed by the Company (including oversight of its independence and qualifications) nOverseeing management’s development of, and adherence to, a sound system of internal accounting and financial controls nEnsuring that internal auditors and outside auditors objectively assess the Company’s financial reporting, accounting practices and internal controls nEnsuring that an open avenue of communication exists between the Company’s outside auditors, internal auditors and the Board nOverseeing management’s development of, and adherence to, guidelines and procedures for risk management and compliance, including with respect to financial matters; legal and compliance matters; information technology; cybersecurity and data protection; and internal controls and disclosure related to corporate responsibility and sustainability matters ∗ Audit Committee Financial Expert within the meaning of SEC regulations | ||
Governance & Nominating Committee 2024 MEETINGS: 4 | ||
Current Members: Anne Fink (Chair), William J. Colombo, Robert W. Eddy, Larry Fitzgerald, Jr., Lawrence J. Schorr, Larry D. Stone | ||
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary committee functions include: nProviding oversight and guidance to the Board to ensure that the membership, structure, policies and processes of the Board and its committees facilitate the effective exercise of the Board’s role in our corporate governance nReviewing and evaluating charters, policies and practices with respect to the size, composition and functions of the Board nEvaluating the qualifications of candidates for election as directors, and recommending such candidates to the full Board nAdvising in connection with management and director succession planning nOverseeing annual self-evaluations by the Board, its committees and each of our Executive Chairman and President & Chief Executive Officer nProviding oversight, monitoring and assessing risks and strategies of our overall corporate responsibility and sustainability matters, including the establishment of, and progress towards, any related goals | ||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 21 | |||||||
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Compensation Committee 2024 MEETINGS: 5 | ||
Current Members: Larry D. Stone (Chair), William J. Colombo, Robert W. Eddy, Anne Fink, Larry Fitzgerald, Jr., Lawrence J. Schorr | ||
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary committee functions include: nRecommending an overall executive compensation program design for the Company nDischarging the Board’s responsibilities relating to compensation of the executive officers and directors of the Company nMonitoring and assessing risk with respect to the Company’s compensation policies, programs and practices nReviewing officer compensation recommendations provided by our Executive Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, and Chief People and Purpose Officer nMonitoring and serving as administrator of our Amended and Restated 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan, and approving annual grants of equity and performance-based awards under the plan to executive officers | ||
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
The Compensation Committee currently consists of Messrs. Colombo, Eddy, Fitzgerald, Schorr, Stone and Ms. Fink. None of Messrs. Eddy, Fitzgerald, Schorr, Stone or Ms. Fink has ever been an officer or employee of ours or any of our subsidiaries. Mr. Colombo served as an officer and employee of the Company in various roles from 1988 until 2011.
None of our executive officers serves or has served as a member of the board of directors, compensation committee or other board committee performing equivalent functions of any entity that has one or more executive officers serving as one of our directors or on our Compensation Committee.
Meetings and Attendance
During fiscal 2024, the Board met 16 times. Each director attended at least 75% of the aggregate of all Board and applicable committee meetings during fiscal 2024, either in person or via videoconference.
The independent directors conduct regular executive sessions in addition to providing feedback during the course of Board and committee meetings.
The Board strongly encourages its members to attend the Annual Meeting. The Company currently expects that all of its directors will be present during the virtual 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. All of the then-current members of the Board were in attendance at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was held virtually.
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Director Development and Engagement
The Board has an orientation and onboarding program for new directors and provides continuing education opportunities for all directors.
New Director Orientation | The Company’s director orientation program for new directors (which is also available to current directors) is tailored to the needs of each new director, depending on his or her existing areas of expertise and experience. Materials provided to new directors include information on the Company’s vision and strategic direction, financial matters, principal operating businesses, corporate governance practices, Code of Business Conduct, and other key policies and practices. The onboarding process includes a series of one-on-one meetings with members of senior management and their staff for briefings. New directors are also invited to tour the Company’s lab store where it tests new presentations and showcases inventory for upcoming seasons. | |||||||
Continuing Director Education | We provide each board member with a membership to the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) where directors may access education programs relevant to their needs or interests. We also cover the cost for any director who wishes to attend programs and seminars outside of their NACD membership on topics relevant to their service as directors. From time to time, members of management also present to the Board or its committees on new developments in areas relevant to the Company. Furthermore, CEOs and other executive leaders from companies with which we have strategic relationships are periodically invited to present to the Board to discuss their company, the industry and their relationship with the Company. We also periodically schedule and invite directors to visit Company stores, satellite offices and distribution centers so directors can better understand how we run our business. | |||||||
Key Areas of Board Oversight
Strategic Oversight
The Board actively oversees the Company’s long-term business strategy to ensure that we are positioned to fulfill our mission to create an inclusive environment where all teammates can thrive, create and build leading brands that serve and inspire athletes, make a lasting impact on communities through sport and deliver stockholder value through growth and relentless improvement. The Board continuously engages with management on a variety of topics, including as part of the Board and committee meetings. The Company’s independent directors also regularly hold executive sessions without management present to discuss strategy and related results. In 2024, the Board: | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Held an annual two-day strategy session, which included presentations from, and engagement with, senior executives across the Company | Engaged with senior management and emerging leaders of the Company on critical business matters relevant to the Company’s long-term strategy, including key strategic initiatives, enterprise risk management, competitive and economic trends, technology updates, financial/capital decision making, succession planning and other growth opportunities | Visited DICK’S Sporting Goods stores, distribution centers and/or satellite offices for first-hand observations about the Company’s operations | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 23 | |||||||
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Risk Oversight
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 | OVERSIGHT OF SUSTAINABILITY | ||||
Our sustainability efforts are managed by a cross-functional team that shapes and drives sustainability strategy, tracks key performance indicators, addresses challenges, and manages progress towards sustainability initiatives. Management presents sustainability topics to our Board and its committees during the course of the year. The Governance & Nominating Committee serves as the primary committee assisting the Board in oversight of the Company’s sustainability work and strategy.
 | OVERSIGHT OF CYBERSECURITY AND DATA PRIVACY | ||||
The privacy and security of athlete, teammate and Company data remains a Company-wide priority. The Board and specifically, the Audit Committee, work with senior management and the Company’s dedicated Cybersecurity and Privacy teams, with respect to oversight and management of cybersecurity and data privacy risks. The Company’s Cybersecurity and Privacy teams, comprised of teammates from a variety of functions within the Company, work in close partnership with multiple internal constituencies to monitor, identify, review and discuss current and emerging data security and privacy matters across the Company and with third parties, while implementing, enabling and promulgating industry-accepted cybersecurity risk management and compliance frameworks and programming. The Company’s risk management and compliance framework incorporates processes and protocols to ensure sufficient visibility at the Board and Audit Committee level regarding ongoing preventative risk assessment, as well as flexible and efficient incident response and insurance coverages.
 | OVERSIGHT OF HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ||||
TEAMMATE EXPERIENCE | |||||
The Company’s management team is directly responsible for Human Capital Management and reports to the Board regularly on teammate health and well-being. We strive to create an environment where all teammates can thrive. We believe our teammates’ dedication to creating a positive experience for our athletes is part of what drives our success as a company, and we are committed to creating a great place to work for our teammates. nWe offer competitive wages and benefits, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits which typically include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, flexible paid time off programs and covering parental, caregiver and family leave, hybrid work arrangements, and a company-matched retirement savings 401(k) plan that vests immediately and is open for all teammates. nWe are committed to ensuring the safety, health and well-being of our teammates through robust policies, procedures and training, including a comprehensive crisis management plan that allows us to respond immediately in critical incidents. nWe provide support to our teammates to enable them to maintain and improve their professional and personal lives, which includes an employee assistance plan, an onsite health and fitness center, and a childcare facility at our corporate headquarters. We also provide opportunities for volunteerism and the Teammate Relief Fund to offer additional support to our teammates experiencing hardship. nWe empower teammates to develop their careers and provide tools that are necessary for them to reach their personal and professional goals, including rotational development programs, various live and recorded training programs, as well as store manager onboarding programs. nWe provide tuition reimbursement programs for all eligible teammates to pursue a job-related degree at an accredited college or university and we offer a part-time MBA program online in partnership with a local university. nWe are committed to creating a workplace environment and culture that supports, celebrates and honors each individual and to promoting inclusion for all teammates. | |||||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 25 | |||||||
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Director Compensation Table—2024
NAME(1) (a) | FEES EARNED OR PAID IN CASH(2) ($) (b) | STOCK AWARDS(3) ($) (c) | OPTION AWARDS ($) (d) | NON-EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN COMPENSATION ($) (e) | NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION EARNINGS ($) (f) | ALL OTHER COMPENSATION ($) (g) | TOTAL ($) (h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mark J. Barrenechea | $ | 160,000 | $ | 180,199 | — | — | — | — | $ | 340,199 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emanuel Chirico | $ | 120,000 | $ | 180,199 | — | — | — | — | $ | 300,199 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| William J. Colombo | $ | 120,000 | $ | 180,199 | — | — | — | — | $ | 300,199 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Robert W. Eddy | $ | 120,000 | $ | 180,199 | — | — | — | — | $ | 300,199 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Anne Fink | $ | 142,500 | $ | 180,199 | — | — | — | — | $ | 322,699 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. | $ | 120,000 | $ | 180,199 | — | — | — | — | $ | 300,199 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sandeep Mathrani | $ | 120,000 | $ | 180,199 | — | — | — | — | $ | 300,199 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Desiree Ralls-Morrison | $ | 120,000 | $ | 180,199 | — | — | — | — | $ | 300,199 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lawrence J. Schorr | $ | 160,000 | $ | 180,199 | — | — | — | — | $ | 340,199 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Larry D. Stone | $ | 145,000 | $ | 180,199 | — | — | — | — | $ | 325,199 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Edward W. Stack and Lauren R. Hobart are employees of the Company and do not receive any compensation in connection with their service on the Board. Mr. Stack’s and Ms. Hobart’s 2024 compensation is reported in the “Summary Compensation Table” and the other compensation tables in this proxy statement.
(2)Amounts reflect fees paid in calendar 2024.
(3)The values set forth in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value, computed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 718, Compensation — Stock Compensation (excluding the effect of forfeitures), of the restricted stock awards or restricted stock unit awards granted to each non-employee director on June 12, 2024. The grant date fair value of each award was computed based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on June 12, 2024, which was $221.92 per share. The number of shares of unvested restricted stock or restricted stock units outstanding as of February 1, 2025 was 812 for each non-employee director.
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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Understanding Our Director Compensation Table
In fiscal 2024, as shown below, each non-employee director received an annual cash retainer paid quarterly and a grant of restricted stock. These restricted stock grants, issued following the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to those members who were re-elected, vest on the sooner to occur of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Non-employee directors also receive additional cash retainers based on their committee memberships and status as the Lead Director.
Non-employee directors are reimbursed for expenses incurred by them in connection with the performance of their duties, including attending Board and committee meetings and continuing education, are eligible to participate in the Company’s employee discount program, and may receive nominal holiday gifts and product samples from time to time.
For 2025, the Compensation Committee Chair retainer will be $35,000 and the Governance and Nominating Committee Chair retainer will be $25,000. The remaining retainer fees and compensation structure outlined above will be unchanged.
Director Equity Compensation
nEquity makes up a meaningful portion of the directors’ overall compensation mix, which provides alignment of interests between directors and our stockholders.
nBecause all directors are elected for one-year terms, the equity vesting period is one (1) year.
nTo further align director and stockholder interests, we also maintain director stock ownership guidelines equal to five times (5x) the value of the annual cash retainer.
nAs of the record date for the 2025 Annual Meeting, all directors were in compliance with the stock ownership requirement.
Non-Employee Director Compensation Deferral Plan
The Board adopted a Non-Employee Director Compensation Deferral Plan in March 2023 (“Director Deferred Compensation Plan”) under which our non-employee directors may defer all or a portion of their annual or appointment equity award until the earlier of or later to occur of (1) a future date specified by the director or (2) the date the director ceases to serve as a member of the Board. Directors must make any deferral election on or before December 31 of the year preceding the grant of the annual equity award or, in the case of equity awards granted in the year of the plan’s adoption or appointment grants made to a newly-elected director, within thirty (30) days of the date the director becomes eligible to participate in the Director Deferred Compensation Plan. When a non-employee director elects to defer all or portion of an equity award pursuant to the Director Deferred Compensation Plan, the portion of the award being deferred is awarded as restricted stock units with the same vesting provisions as the corresponding restricted stock awards, with the settlement of such units deferred pursuant to the terms of the Director Deferred Compensation Plan and the deferral elections of the non-employee director.
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 27 | |||||||
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ITEM 2 Non-Binding Advisory Vote to Approve Compensation of Named Executive Officers | ||
The Board unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” the approval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement. | ||
As we have done each year since our 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and as required by Section 14A of the Exchange Act, we provide our stockholders with the opportunity to vote to approve, on a non-binding and advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers, which is currently undertaken on an annual basis. Since the vote on this compensation program is advisory in nature, it will not affect any compensation already awarded to any named executive officer and will not be binding on or overrule any decisions made by the Compensation Committee or the Board. The vote on this resolution is not intended to address any specific element of compensation. Rather, this vote relates to the compensation of our named executive officers as a whole, as described in this proxy statement in accordance with the compensation disclosure rules of the SEC.
As discussed within “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” our compensation program, overseen by our Compensation Committee, is designed to align executive pay with Company performance.
The Compensation Committee and the Board will consider the results of this advisory vote when formulating future executive compensation policy. The results of this vote will serve as an additional tool to guide the Compensation Committee and the Board in aligning the Company’s executive compensation program with the interests of the Company and its stockholders. The results of this vote will also guide the Compensation Committee and the Board to ensure that our executive compensation program is consistent with our commitment to high standards of corporate governance. With respect to the prior year’s vote undertaken at the 2024 Annual Meeting, the Company received more than 99% approval of votes cast with respect to the compensation of our NEOs as disclosed in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2024 Annual Meeting.
We ask our stockholders to vote on the following resolution at the 2025 Annual Meeting:
“RESOLVED, that the Company’s stockholders approve on a non-binding, advisory basis the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers, as disclosed in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables and narrative disclosure.”
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Discussion and Analysis
Executive Summary
This Compensation Discussion and Analysis (“CD&A”) provides an overview of our executive compensation philosophy, practices, and decision-making process. Additionally, this CD&A provides a detailed review of the compensation paid to our named executive officers in fiscal 2024.
This CD&A is organized into the following sections:
Named Executive Officers
Our named executive officers (“NEOs”) for fiscal 2024 are as follows:
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Edward W. Stack Executive Chairman | Lauren R. Hobart President & Chief Executive Officer | Navdeep Gupta Executive Vice President — Chief Financial Officer | Raymond A. Sliva Executive Vice President — Stores | Vlad Rak Executive Vice President — Chief Technology Officer | ||||||||||
Consideration of 2024 Say-On-Pay Vote
We held an advisory vote at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders where we asked our stockholders to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation paid to our named executive officers in 2023. The Company received more than 99% approval of the votes cast with respect to the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2024 Annual Meeting.
Due to the ten-to-one voting power held by holders of the Class B common stock, the Compensation Committee also considered the voting results solely from the holders of the Company’s common stock. The Committee takes into account the stockholder support received, among other factors, in establishing the Company’s compensation policies and programs and annually reviewing the same for refinements or modifications.
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 29 | |||||||
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Philosophy and Practices
Our Compensation Philosophy
To achieve the mission and purpose of DICK’S Sporting Goods, we must have an executive management team committed to maintaining our position as a leading omni-channel sporting goods retailer in a highly competitive, consumer-driven marketplace. Our executive compensation philosophy centers on providing meaningful compensation that serves to attract and retain key talent, while incentivizing executives to achieve the Company’s strategic goals. Our program is guided by the following principles:
 Compensation is Linked to Performance | A substantial portion of our executive compensation is performance-based, with payout dependent on the achievement of financial, operational, and strategic goals established at the beginning of the performance period. | ||||
 Compensation is Competitive | Pay is generally set at the market median, but we are willing to compensate above market median for leaders with critical skills that will help us achieve outstanding performance. | ||||
 Compensation Spans Multiple Time Frames | Our use of multiple performance and vesting periods is designed to drive performance over both the short and long-term, and allows for a balanced distribution of compensation to our NEOs. | ||||
 Compensation Framework Fosters Sustainable Growth and Value Creation | Our compensation program encourages our NEOs to grow the Company in a disciplined, focused manner with a view toward long-term success. The program aligns the interest of executives with those of stockholders, while avoiding unnecessary risk-taking. | ||||
Our Compensation Practices
We strive to align our executive compensation program with the interests of the Company and our stockholders. Our pay practices are designed to promote balanced risk-taking and mitigate undue risks, while encouraging strategic decision-making.
Pay Practices We Utilize | Pay Practices We Avoid | |||||||
nPay is linked to performance nThreshold gate is utilized in incentive plans so payouts are not made if key incentive goals are not met nIncentive plan payouts are capped to avoid excessive payouts nPerformance metrics are aligned with Company strategy nDividends on unvested restricted stock are forfeited if vesting conditions are not met nStock ownership guidelines align interests of executives and stockholders nPerquisites are limited | nNo change-in-control or excessive severance agreements nNo tax gross-ups other than for relocation benefits nNo repricing underwater stock options nNo short-sales, hedging or other monetization transactions; pledging transactions are strongly discouraged | |||||||
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
2024 Executive Compensation Plan Design
Compensation Elements and Pay Mix
A considerable portion of the compensation payable to our NEOs is incentive-based. The following chart illustrates the allocation of our various pay components for fiscal 2024 and highlights the elements that are incentive-based. Each NEO’s target pay was used to calculate the pay allocations below. Since long-term incentive program awards are generally only granted every two to three years, each NEO’s target long-term incentive program award has been annualized for comparative purposes.
| Executive Chairman | President & CEO | Other NEOs (averaged) | ||||||
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| Restricted Stock Award | ||||
| Long-Term Incentive Program (annualized) | ||||
Amounts may not add due to rounding.
| ELEMENT | DESCRIPTION | PURPOSE | |||||||||
 | Base Salary | nFixed, cash-based compensation | nProvides a stable source of income that is reflective of the executive's role, responsibilities and performance | ||||||||
 | Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP) | nCash-based annual incentive plan with variable payout tied to Company financial performance | nIncentivizes and rewards executives for performance against financial goals aligned with our annual operating plan | ||||||||
Performance Unit Awards (PSUs) | nStock-based award with variable payout tied to Company financial performance measured over a 1-year performance period. Payout can range from 0% to 200% of target, and achieved shares cliff vest on the 3rd anniversary of grant | nIncentivizes and rewards executives for the achievement of financial goals, while encouraging retention through an extended vesting period | |||||||||
Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs) | nStock-based award that cliff vests on the 3rd anniversary of grant | nRewards executives for increases in stockholder value through our stock price and incentivizes retention to maintain the continuity of our leadership | |||||||||
Long-Term Incentive Program (LTIP) | nStock-based award with variable payout tied to Company financial performance measured over a 2-year performance period. Awards are typically granted consecutively every 2 to 3 years, with a new award granted upon the vesting of the last LTIP award. Payout can range from 0% to 200% of target | nPromotes focus on long-term goals imperative for our success and encourages retention | |||||||||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 31 | |||||||
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Incentive Plan Performance Metrics and Goals
Performance Metrics Overview
The performance metrics utilized in our 2024 incentive plans are key financial measures directly linked to the health of our business. By integrating these metrics into our incentive plans, we intend to motivate NEOs to make strategic decisions that enhance profitability, foster growth, and generate value for our stockholders.
We believe it is important to incentivize performance across multiple timeframes. Our incentive plans incorporate key metrics with performance periods of varying lengths, which enables us to maintain focus on these metrics over the short-term and long-term. The charts below show the performance metrics and their respective weightings in each of our active performance plans for our NEOs in 2024:
STIP
Annual PSUs
2023 LTIP
| Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT | | Adjusted Net Sales | | Adjusted Merchandise Margin Retention | ||||||||||||||||||
Performance Period: 1 Year | Performance Period: 1 Year | Performance Period: 2 Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| By linking STIP to Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT, NEOs are incentivized to focus on the company's bottom line and make decisions that positively impact financial performance. | The equal weighting of Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT and Adjusted Net Sales is aligned with our focus on achieving top-line sales results while still managing expense. By linking the annual PSU plan to both metrics, NEOs are rewarded for taking a balanced approach towards growth and profitability. | Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT and Adjusted Net Sales are measured over a longer time frame under this plan, encouraging long-term focus on these key metrics. The inclusion of Adjusted Merchandise Margin Retention reflects the strategic focus on preserving the significant margin rate improvements realized since 2019. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance Goals Overview
Once the performance metrics for each incentive plan were determined, the Compensation Committee and management established the threshold, target, and maximum performance goals for each plan. The following design elements were incorporated into our plans:
nTo ensure payouts are linked to meaningful results, a gate was set at threshold-level Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT performance for all incentive awards, so no payout will occur unless threshold-level Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT performance is achieved.
nTo avoid excessive payouts, maximum payout under all incentive awards is capped.
nIf the threshold-level Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT goal is met, payout occurs up to the maximum allowed under the specific plan. If results fall between the threshold and target goals or between target and maximum goals, the Company uses interpolation to calculate the specific payout for each NEO.
In accordance with the terms of the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan (the “2012 Plan”), the performance metrics in our incentive plans can be adjusted to exclude certain items as pre-approved by the Compensation Committee. The following table provides details on how these metrics were calculated to determine the payouts under the 2024 STIP, 2024 Annual PSU, and 2023 LTIP awards.
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| Metric | How It’s Calculated | ||||
Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT | For fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2024, Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT as reported in Appendix A was adjusted to account for litigation related and other non-recurring legal and business development costs, charges associated with store closings, operating results of acquired companies and asset write-downs. | ||||
Adjusted Net Sales | For purposes of calculating 2023 LTIP results, Adjusted Net Sales was determined based on Net Sales (in thousands) of $12,984,399 and $13,442,849 in 2023 and 2024, respectively, in each case adjusted to exclude net sales from acquired companies. For purposes of calculating the 2024 PSU plan results, no adjustment was made to Net Sales results because the impact of acquired companies was contemplated in the performance goals for the 2024 PSU plan when they were set. | ||||
Adjusted Merchandise Margin Retention | For purposes of calculating 2023 LTIP results, Adjusted Merchandise Margin Retention was determined based on consolidated merchandise margin, adjusted to include margin support received from vendors. | ||||
Compensation Paid to our Named Executive Officers in 2024
Base Salary
Each year in March, the Compensation Committee sets base salaries for NEOs after examining market data from peers in the retail industry provided by Willis Towers Watson (our independent executive compensation advisor). When making base salary decisions, the Compensation Committee considers current base salary compared to market data, as well as the NEO’s role, responsibilities, and performance.
In 2024, base salary increases were approved for all NEOs to provide better alignment with market pay. The table below shows the base salary for each NEO for 2024, as well as the percent change over 2023.
| NAME | POSITION DURING 2024 | 2023 SALARY | 2024 SALARY | % CHANGE | ||||||||||||||||
| Edward W. Stack | Executive Chairman | $ | 1,200,000 | $ | 1,250,000 | 4.2 | % | |||||||||||||
Lauren R. Hobart | President & Chief Executive Officer | $ | 1,300,000 | $ | 1,350,000 | 3.8 | % | |||||||||||||
Navdeep Gupta | Executive Vice President — Chief Financial Officer | $ | 700,000 | $ | 750,000 | 7.1 | % | |||||||||||||
Raymond A. Sliva | Executive Vice President — Stores | $ | 675,000 | $ | 695,000 | 3.0 | % | |||||||||||||
| Vlad Rak | Executive Vice President — Chief Technology Officer | $ | 675,000 | $ | 695,000 | 3.0 | % | |||||||||||||
Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP)
Overview
The STIP is our annual, cash-based incentive award program designed to incentivize and reward NEOs upon the achievement of Company financial goals. Consistent with historical practice, the performance metric selected for the 2024 STIP was Adjusted Non-GAAP earnings before taxes (“Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT”).
2024 STIP Award Opportunities
The table below depicts the potential STIP payouts for NEOs at different performance levels, expressed as a percentage of their earned base salaries during the fiscal year, referred to as Eligible Earnings. This design ensures that STIP rewards are both performance-driven and proportionate to each executive's role within the organization.
| THRESHOLD | TARGET | MAXIMUM | ||||||||||||
| NAME | POSITION DURING 2024 | (AS A % OF ELIGIBLE EARNINGS) | ||||||||||||
| Edward W. Stack | Executive Chairman | 90 | % | 210 | % | 400 | % | |||||||
| Lauren R. Hobart | President & Chief Executive Officer | 87.5 | % | 175 | % | 350 | % | |||||||
Navdeep Gupta | Executive Vice President — Chief Financial Officer | 60 | % | 75 | % | 150 | % | |||||||
| Raymond A. Sliva | Executive Vice President — Stores | 60 | % | 75 | % | 150 | % | |||||||
| Vlad Rak | Executive Vice President — Chief Technology Officer | 60 | % | 75 | % | 150 | % | |||||||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 33 | |||||||
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2024 STIP Performance Goals and Results
The 2024 actual Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT achieved resulted in a payout at 157.8% of target for Edward Stack and payouts at 163.8% of target for our other NEOs. Achievement and the predetermined goal levels were as follows:
| TARGET RANGE | ||||||||||||||||||||
2024 PERFORMANCE GOAL | THRESHOLD | LOW | HIGH | MAXIMUM | ||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT* (millions) |  | |||||||||||||||||||
| Payout Opportunity (as % of Target) | 80% | 100% | 100% | 200% | ||||||||||||||||
* See Appendix A for GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations.
Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT results exclude certain items as pre-approved by the Compensation Committee in accordance with the 2012 Plan. Additional discussion on the 2024 STIP metric, performance goals, and payout calculation can be found in the “Incentive Plan Performance Metrics and Goals” section.
2024 STIP Payouts
Each executive’s STIP payout is calculated by applying the following formula:
Eligible Earnings(1) | X | Target Payment (% of Eligible Earnings) | X | % Attainment | = | Actual STIP Payout | ||||||||||||||
(1)Eligible earnings reflects base salary earned by the executive during the fiscal year
The 2024 STIP payments for our NEOs are illustrated in the table below.
| NAME | ELIGIBLE EARNINGS | TARGET PAYMENT (% OF ELIGIBLE EARNINGS) | ATTAINMENT (%) | ACTUAL STIP PAYOUT | ||||||||||||||||
Edward W. Stack (1) | $ | 1,241,346 | 210.0 | % | 157.8 | % | $ | 4,112,392 | ||||||||||||
| Lauren R. Hobart | $ | 1,341,346 | 175.0 | % | 163.8 | % | $ | 3,845,770 | ||||||||||||
Navdeep Gupta | $ | 741,346 | 75.0 | % | 163.8 | % | $ | 910,934 | ||||||||||||
Raymond A. Sliva | $ | 691,745 | 75.0 | % | 163.8 | % | $ | 849,986 | ||||||||||||
| Vlad Rak | $ | 691,745 | 75.0 | % | 163.8 | % | $ | 849,986 | ||||||||||||
(1)The maximum STIP payout for Mr. Stack is capped at 190.5% of target, compared to 200% of target for all other NEOs. When STIP achievement falls between the target and maximum goals, Mr. Stack’s attainment as a percent of target is lower than the payout for other NEOs.
Long-Term Incentive Awards
Overview
Long-term equity compensation is a key element of our total executive compensation program, as it is used to drive behaviors that promote long-term growth and financial success of the Company, align executive and stockholder interests, maintain continuity of executive talent, and create a connection between individual pay and the long-term performance of the Company.
We grant long-term equity compensation in multiple forms to incentivize the achievement of short-term and long-term goals, and provide value over different time horizons. In addition, special grants of equity awards may be authorized by the Compensation Committee for, among other things, new hires and promotions, exceptional performance or retention purposes.
The following sections detail our equity awards that are granted annually and our long-term incentive award, LTIP, that is typically granted every 2-3 years.
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Annual Equity Awards
In March 2024, the Compensation Committee approved the grant of annual equity awards in two forms, Performance Units (PSUs) and Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs). The weighting of PSUs is greater for our Executive Chairman and President & CEO, which is intended to provide better alignment between their compensation and the Company's overall performance.
Executive Chairman; President & CEO
Other NEOs
| PSUs | | RSAs | ||||||||
PSUs | RSAs | |||||||
Designed to incentivize and reward executives for the achievement of financial goals, while encouraging retention through an extended vesting period Performance Metrics: | Designed to reward executives for increases in stockholder value through our stock price, as well as maintain the continuity of our leadership. Vesting Schedule: nAward 100% cliff vests on the third anniversary of the grant date, assuming NEO remains continuously employed through the end of the vesting period | |||||||
 | nAdjusted Non-GAAP EBT | |||||||
 | nAdjusted Net Sales | |||||||
Performance Period & Vesting Schedule: nOne-year performance period followed by a two-year time-based vesting requirement. Award 100% cliff vests on the third anniversary of the grant date, assuming minimum performance goals are achieved and NEO remains continuously employed through the end of the vesting period | ||||||||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 35 | |||||||
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2024 Annual Equity Granted
The amount of annual equity awarded to each NEO takes into consideration Company and individual performance, an NEO’s ability to grow and add long-term value, benchmarking information provided by management’s compensation consultant, as well as other factors such as share usage and stockholder dilution. The Compensation Committee can grant annual equity awards to each NEO between 0% to 300% of an officer’s target value, dependent on the factors mentioned above.
The table below shows each NEO’s target award value, as well as the actual value of equity awarded to the NEO at the time of grant.
| NAME | TARGET AWARD VALUE | RSA GRANT DATE VALUE | PSU GRANT DATE VALUE | TOTAL AWARD GRANT DATE VALUE(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Edward W. Stack | $ | 10,000,000 | $ | 5,000,134 | $ | 5,000,134 | $ | 10,000,269 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Lauren R. Hobart | $ | 7,500,000 | $ | 3,750,101 | $ | 3,750,101 | $ | 7,500,202 | ||||||||||||||||||
Navdeep Gupta | $ | 900,000 | $ | 945,075 | $ | 405,062 | $ | 1,350,138 | ||||||||||||||||||
Raymond A. Sliva | $ | 900,000 | $ | 945,075 | $ | 405,062 | $ | 1,350,138 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vlad Rak | $ | 900,000 | $ | 787,528 | $ | 337,693 | $ | 1,125,220 | ||||||||||||||||||
(1)Fractional shares are rounded up when determining the grant date value of an award.
2024 PSU Performance Goals and Results
The performance metrics selected for the 2024 PSU award were Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT and Adjusted Net Sales. The Company’s Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT and Adjusted Net Sales results fell between the high range of target and maximum, as shown below:
2024 PERFORMANCE GOALS | WEIGHT | TARGET RANGE | MAXIMUM | ||||||||||||||||||||
THRESHOLD | LOW | HIGH | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT* (millions) | 50 | % |  | ||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Sales (millions) | 50 | % |  | ||||||||||||||||||||
Payout Opportunity (as % of Target) | 50% | 100% | 100% | 200% | |||||||||||||||||||
* See Appendix A for GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations.
Adjusted Net Sales and Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT results exclude certain items as pre-approved by the Compensation Committee in accordance with the 2012 Plan. Additional discussion on the 2024 PSU metrics, performance goals, and payout calculation can be found in the “Incentive Plan Performance Metrics and Goals” section.
Aggregate achievement under the 2024 PSU award was 157.3% of target. The actual number of performance units earned by NEOs is determined by the following formula:
| Target # of Units | X | % Attainment | = | Actual # of Units Earned | ||||||||||
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The actual number of units earned by our NEOs under the 2024 PSU award is illustrated in the table below. These units will vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, April 3, 2027.
| NAME | GRANT DATE VALUE | TARGET # OF UNITS | % ATTAINMENT | ACTUAL UNITS EARNED | |||||||||||||
| Edward W. Stack | $ | 5,000,134 | 23,676 | 157.3 | % | 37,242 | |||||||||||
| Lauren R. Hobart | $ | 3,750,101 | 17,757 | 157.3 | % | 27,932 | |||||||||||
| Navdeep Gupta | $ | 405,062 | 1,918 | 157.3 | % | 3,017 | |||||||||||
Raymond A. Sliva | $ | 405,062 | 1,918 | 157.3 | % | 3,017 | |||||||||||
| Vlad Rak | $ | 337,693 | 1,599 | 157.3 | % | 2,515 | |||||||||||
Long-Term Incentive Program (LTIP) Award
In addition to annual equity awards, in recent years the Company has granted a long-term incentive award in the form of PSUs, generally every two to three years under our LTIP. LTIP awards are designed to align executive performance with the Company’s long-term strategy. LTIP awards have historically been granted consecutively, with a new award granted upon the vesting of the last LTIP award, and the Company anticipates granting LTIP awards on this cadence moving forward as a regular component of its compensation program.
The performance period for the 2023 LTIP Award was based on cumulative performance across fiscal years 2023 and 2024, with achieved shares vesting on April 3, 2025. Upon the vesting of the 2023 LTIP Award, the Company granted the next LTIP award, known as the 2025 LTIP Award, which is described in the “Summary of 2025 Compensation Decisions” section.
2023 LTIP Award Overview
Performance Metrics:
 | nAdjusted Non-GAAP EBT | ||||
 | nAdjusted Net Sales | ||||
 | nAdjusted Merchandise Margin Retention | ||||
Performance Period & Vesting Schedule:
nTwo-year performance period, with 100% cliff vesting on second anniversary of grant date, assuming minimum performance goals are achieved and the NEO remains continuously employed through the end of the vesting period.
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 37 | |||||||
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2023 LTIP Award Performance Goals and Results
The Company’s Adjusted Net Sales and Adjusted Merchandise Margin Retention results fell between target and maximum, while the Company’s Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT results fell between threshold and target, as shown below:
2023 LTIP GOALS | WEIGHT | THRESHOLD | TARGET | MAXIMUM | ||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Sales (millions) | 40% |  | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT* (millions) | 40% |  | ||||||||||||
Adjusted Merchandise Margin Retention | 20% |  | ||||||||||||
Payout Opportunity (as % of Target) | 50% | 100% | 200% | |||||||||||
* See Appendix A for GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations.
Adjusted Net Sales and Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT results exclude certain items as pre-approved by the Compensation Committee in accordance with the 2012 Plan. Additional discussion on the 2023 LTIP metrics, performance goals, and payout calculation can be found in the “Incentive Plan Performance Metrics and Goals” section.
Aggregate achievement under the 2023 LTIP plan was 118.1% of target. The actual number of performance units earned by NEOs is determined by the following formula:
| Target # of Units | X | % Attainment | = | Actual # of Units Earned | ||||||||||
The performance units underlying the 2023 LTIP award vested on the second anniversary of the grant date, April 3, 2025, as shown below:
| NAME | GRANT DATE VALUE (1) | TARGET # OF UNITS | % ATTAINMENT | ACTUAL UNITS EARNED | |||||||||||||
| Edward W. Stack | $ | 1,500,104 | 10,193 | 118.1 | % | 12,038 | |||||||||||
| Lauren R. Hobart | $ | 2,500,124 | 16,988 | 118.1 | % | 20,063 | |||||||||||
| Navdeep Gupta | $ | 1,250,062 | 8,494 | 118.1 | % | 10,031 | |||||||||||
Raymond A. Sliva | $ | 1,250,062 | 8,494 | 118.1 | % | 10,031 | |||||||||||
| Vlad Rak | $ | 1,250,062 | 8,494 | 118.1 | % | 10,031 | |||||||||||
(1)Fractional shares are rounded up when determining the grant date value of an award
Voting Rights and Dividends
Holders of unvested restricted stock are entitled to vote the underlying shares, but holders of performance unit awards are not entitled to vote the underlying shares until the performance units are converted to shares upon vesting. Holders of restricted stock and performance units receive dividend rights, which accrue and are delivered on the vesting date only if the holder remains employed by the Company.
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Summary of 2025 Compensation Decisions
At the March 2025 Compensation Committee meeting during the routine annual compensation-setting process, the committee approved incentive structure changes for our NEOs, as outlined below. These adjustments are intended to provide better alignment with benchmarking and a more defined progression for our executives. The compensation changes for our NEOs for fiscal 2025 are highlighted below.
Base Salary
The 2025 salary for each NEO, as well as the percent change over 2024, is illustrated in the chart below.
| NAME | TITLE | 2024 SALARY | 2025 SALARY | % CHANGE | ||||||||||||||||
Edward W. Stack (1) | Executive Chairman | $ | 1,250,000 | $ | 1,400,000 | 12.0 | % | |||||||||||||
| Lauren R. Hobart | President & Chief Executive Officer | $ | 1,350,000 | $ | 1,400,000 | 3.7 | % | |||||||||||||
Navdeep Gupta (1) | Executive Vice President — Chief Financial Officer | $ | 750,000 | $ | 825,000 | 10.0 | % | |||||||||||||
| Raymond A. Sliva | Executive Vice President — Stores | $ | 695,000 | $ | 750,000 | 7.9 | % | |||||||||||||
| Vlad Rak | Executive Vice President — Chief Technology Officer | $ | 695,000 | $ | 725,000 | 4.3 | % | |||||||||||||
(1)Benchmarking indicated that Mr. Stack and Mr. Gupta’s base salaries were below market, so both received larger increases to provide better alignment with market pay
STIP Award Opportunities
The table below depicts the potential STIP payouts for NEOs if target performance is achieved, expressed as a percentage of each NEO’s Eligible Earnings. The target payout percentages for Mr. Gupta, Mr. Sliva, and Mr. Rak were increased from the 2024 levels in connection with the 2025 NEO incentive structure changes described in the introduction.
| TARGET | ||||||||
| NAME | TITLE | (AS A % OF ELIGIBLE EARNINGS) (1) | ||||||
| Edward W. Stack | Executive Chairman | 210 | % | |||||
| Lauren R. Hobart | President & Chief Executive Officer | 175 | % | |||||
Navdeep Gupta (2) | Executive Vice President — Chief Financial Officer | 125 | % | |||||
Raymond A. Sliva (2) | Executive Vice President — Stores | 100 | % | |||||
Vlad Rak (2) | Executive Vice President — Chief Technology Officer | 100 | % | |||||
(1)Eligible earnings is equal to base salary earned by the executive during the fiscal year.
(2)Mr. Gupta, Mr. Sliva, and Mr. Rak’s target STIP award opportunities were increased from 75%
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 39 | |||||||
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Annual Equity Award
Consistent with the 2024 annual equity awards, the 2025 awards were granted in the form of Performance Units (PSUs) and Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs). New for 2025, the Compensation Committee increased the weighting of PSUs in the annual equity grant for Mr. Gupta, Mr. Sliva, and Mr. Rak from 30% PSUs and 70% RSAs to 50% PSUs and 50% RSAs, in line with the weighting for Mr. Stack and Ms. Hobart. This change is intended to provide better alignment between executive compensation and the Company's overall performance.
In addition, the target award values for Mr. Stack, Mr. Gupta, Mr. Sliva, and Mr. Rak were increased in connection with the 2025 NEO incentive structure changes described in the introduction.
The Compensation Committee can grant annual equity awards to each NEO between 0% to 300% of an officer’s target value, dependent on a variety of factors such as Company and individual performance, an NEO’s ability to grow and add long-term value, benchmarking information provided by management’s compensation consultant, share usage, and stockholder dilution. The table below shows the target award value and the actual award value approved for each NEO pursuant to the Company’s annual equity grant in 2025.
| NAME | AGGREGATE TARGET AWARD VALUE | ACTUAL AWARD VALUE(1) | ||||||||||||
Edward W. Stack (2) | $ | 15,000,000 | $ | 15,000,000 | ||||||||||
Lauren R. Hobart | $ | 7,500,000 | $ | 7,500,000 | ||||||||||
Navdeep Gupta (3) | $ | 1,500,000 | $ | 1,500,000 | ||||||||||
Raymond A. Sliva (3) | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 1,500,000 | ||||||||||
Vlad Rak (3) | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 1,250,000 | ||||||||||
(1)Annual equity award was split evenly between restricted stock and performance units.
(2)Mr. Stack’s aggregate target value was increased from his previous target of $10,000,000.
(3)Mr. Gupta, Mr. Sliva, and Mr. Rak’s aggregate target award values were increased from their previous targets of $900,000.
2025 LTIP Award
On April 3, 2025, our NEOs were granted performance units under the 2025 LTIP Award. Vesting is dependent upon the attainment of performance goals during the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years, and shares, if earned, will vest on April 3, 2028.
Performance Metrics:
 | nAdjusted Non-GAAP EBT | ||||
 | nAdjusted Net Sales | ||||
 | nAdjusted eCommerce Comp Sales Growth | ||||
 | nAdjusted External Merchandise Margin % | ||||
Performance Period & Vesting Schedule:
nTwo-year performance period and subsequent one-year time-based vesting, with 100% cliff vesting on third anniversary of grant date, assuming minimum performance goals are achieved and the NEO remains continuously employed through the end of the vesting period.
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2025 LTIP Award Performance Metrics and Award Amounts
The Compensation Committee worked with management to select the performance metrics for the 2025 LTIP Award prior to the award’s grant date on April 3, 2025. The performance metrics selected for the 2025 LTIP were Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT, Adjusted Net Sales, Adjusted eCommerce Comp Sales Growth and Adjusted External Merchandise Margin %. The Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT and Adjusted Net Sales metrics were selected to ensure continued, long-term focus on sales growth and expense management. Adjusted eCommerce Comp Sales Growth and Adjusted External Merchandise Margin % were selected based on their alignment with our long-term strategies.
While the specific 2025 LTIP performance goals are confidential, after reviewing the Company’s historical performance and consideration of the Company’s business plan, the Compensation Committee considers the 2025 LTIP Performance Criteria to be challenging but attainable. For an executive officer to earn and receive the 2025 LTIP Award, the executive officer must remain an employee of the Company until the end of the 2025 LTIP vesting period, April 3, 2028, except in certain specified circumstances set forth in the award agreement.
The vesting period for the 2025 LTIP differs from the 2023 LTIP, as it has an additional one-year time-based vesting period following the conclusion of the performance period. The additional holding period was added to the 2025 LTIP to increase the retentive value of the award.
Threshold-level Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT must be achieved for any units to be earned under the 2025 LTIP award. If the threshold-level Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT goal is met, vesting will occur based on the level of performance achieved, up to 200% of the NEO’s target value. The Company uses interpolation to calculate the specific amount of the payout for each NEO when results fall between the threshold and target goals and between target and maximum goals. The target value of the 2025 LTIP award granted to each NEO is listed below:
| NAME | AWARD VALUE | ||||
Edward W. Stack (1) | $ | 5,000,000 | |||
Lauren R. Hobart (2) | $ | 3,500,000 | |||
Navdeep Gupta (3) | $ | 1,500,000 | |||
| Raymond A. Sliva | $ | 1,250,000 | |||
| Vlad Rak | $ | 1,250,000 | |||
(1)Mr. Stack’s 2025 LTIP award value was increased from his 2023 LTIP award value of $1,500,000.
(2)Ms. Hobart’s 2025 LTIP award value was increased from her 2023 LTIP award value of $2,500,000.
(3)Mr. Gupta’s 2025 LTIP award value was increased from his 2023 LTIP award value of $1,250,000.
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 41 | |||||||
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Compensation-Setting Process
We utilize a combination of objective data along with the Company’s business needs in the compensation decision-making process, and we strive to ensure that our programs are complementary, balance risk, and support both the short- and long-term objectives of the Company.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Management’s Compensation Consultant
In 2024, management retained Willis Towers Watson as its compensation consultant. All research for executive compensation conducted by Willis Towers Watson is provided to the Compensation Committee directly by management. The Compensation Committee may work with its own compensation consultant as it deems necessary but generally believes that it is preferable to coordinate with management in working with a consultant to ensure seamless administration of our compensation program.
In fiscal 2024, the aggregate fees paid to Willis Towers Watson for their services in assisting with the determination and recommendation as to the form and amount of director and executive compensation were $120,485, and the aggregate fees for additional services provided to the Company by Willis Towers Watson or its subsidiaries were $75,077. The Compensation Committee evaluated the independence of Willis Towers Watson under applicable NYSE rules, including the services provided and the associated fees paid, and has concluded that Willis Towers Watson was independent and that its engagement did not present any conflicts of interest.
Competitive Market Positioning
Company management engaged Willis Towers Watson to review, analyze and make recommendations with respect to our named executive officer compensation, both as to individual components as well as the comprehensive package. Each pay component utilized by the Company in 2024 was analyzed using publicly available compensation data for peer group companies and broader industry compensation survey data provided by Willis Towers Watson.
As part of its engagement in 2024, Willis Towers Watson conducted a review of the direct compensation components paid to our named executive officers against a specific benchmark retail group, with a focus on base pay, annual performance incentive pay and stock-based compensation. This benchmark retail group, consisting of 16 companies (referred to as the “Retail Peer Group”), was selected based on the following attributes:
npublicly-held retailers, with an emphasis on specialty retailers;
nretailers with annual revenues between approximately one-half and two and one-half times the Company’s annual revenue; and
nretailers with a similar overall business model and/or with which we compete for executive talent.
The Compensation Committee may also include retailers that narrowly miss the quantitative screening criteria but are otherwise strong candidates for inclusion. The Retail Peer Group is reviewed, updated, and approved annually by the Compensation Committee and may change periodically based on each component retailer’s continued satisfaction of our selected attributes, as well as the overall competitive environment for executive talent.
The Retail Peer Group for 2024 compensation recommendations was comprised of the following companies:
| Peer Group Companies | |||||||||||
| Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. | Burlington Stores, Inc.* | NIKE, Inc. | Tractor Supply Company | ||||||||
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.* | Dollar Tree, Inc.* | Ralph Lauren Corporation | Ulta Beauty Inc. | ||||||||
| AutoZone, Inc. | Foot Locker, Inc. | Ross Stores, Inc. | VF Corporation | ||||||||
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. | Kohl’s Corporation* | The Gap, Inc. | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | ||||||||
* Advanced Auto Parts, Inc., Burlington Stores, Inc., Dollar Tree, Inc., and Kohl’s Corporation were removed from the 2025 Retail Peer Group and were replaced with Best Buy Co., Inc., Starbucks Corporation, The TJX Companies, Inc., CarMax, Inc., and lululemon athletica, inc.
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 43 | |||||||
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Additional Compensation Practices
Stock Ownership Guidelines
The Compensation Committee maintains stock ownership guidelines to further align the interests of our executive officers and directors with the interests of our stockholders and to encourage long-term stock ownership. The guidelines apply for so long as the executive officer or director occupies such position.
The stock ownership guidelines for named executive officers and directors are shown below as multiples of base salary and annual cash retainer, respectively:
| ROLE | STOCK OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENT | ||||
Executive Chairman and President & Chief Executive Officer |  | ||||
Executive Vice Presidents |  | ||||
Other Executive Officers |  | ||||
Directors |  | ||||
All shares of common stock beneficially owned by the executive officer or director, including time-based and performance-based restricted stock and stock underlying exercisable and unexercisable stock options, as well as shares of Class B Common Stock, are counted towards the ownership requirement. Executive officers have three (3) years from the time they become subject to the guidelines to satisfy the ownership guidelines. Each director has five (5) years from his or her appointment date to satisfy the ownership guidelines. Executive officers and directors also will have additional time to satisfy the ownership guidelines upon any increase to the ownership requirements. Compliance with these guidelines is reviewed every year based on the record date for the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders. If an executive officer or director does not meet the ownership requirement within the time prescribed, he or she will not be permitted to sell net shares obtained through stock option exercises or released in connection with the vesting of restricted stock until the ownership requirement is met.
As of the record date for the 2025 Annual Meeting, all named executive officers and all directors were in compliance with the stock ownership requirements. | |||||
Perquisites and Other Personal Benefits
Perquisites are not a material component of our executive compensation program. With the exception of limited perquisites available to our Executive Chairman, our executive officers do not receive personal benefits that are not otherwise widely available to employees, except as described below. Our Executive Chairman receives certain life and disability insurance and country club membership benefits. The Company leases suites at certain sporting event venues for business purposes. Executive officers and employees may have the opportunity to use tickets at individual events if the suites are not being used for business purposes. There is no incremental cost to the Company for providing these individual tickets to employees. Executive officers may also receive certain relocation and limited commuting expense benefits when first joining the Company pursuant to our relocation policy. For a description of the perquisites and the attributed costs of these benefits, see our “Summary Compensation Table” in this proxy statement.
401(k) Retirement Plan Benefits
Our Smart Savings 401(k) Plan, established pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”), covers all salaried (including named executive officers) and hourly employees after completing one month of service. Participants can defer up to 50% of eligible earnings to the Plan.
The Company makes a bi-weekly matching contribution that vests immediately and is equal to 100% of each eligible participant’s tax-deferred contributions up to 4% of the participant’s compensation plus 50% of the eligible participant’s tax-deferred contributions for the next 2% of compensation.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Officers’ Supplemental Savings Plan
Our Officers’ Supplemental Savings Plan, referred to as the Officers’ Plan, is a voluntary nonqualified deferred compensation plan that became effective in April 2007. The Officers’ Plan was implemented for the purpose of attracting high quality executives by providing a more robust retirement savings opportunity and by including a match provision, which we believe promotes in our key executives an increased interest in the successful operation of the Company. The Officers’ Plan provides participants an opportunity to participate in a deferred contribution plan above the 401(k) plan. Certain key executives, including our named executive officers, are eligible to participate in the Officers’ Plan. For information regarding the terms of the Officers’ Plan, including matching amounts received by our named executive officers, see the “Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table” and subsequent narrative description.
Use of Company Aircraft
We permit executive officers and directors, and their approved guests, to use the Company’s aircraft for personal use where approved by our Executive Chairman and provided the executive officer or director pays the Company the aggregate incremental cost of the flight. This permitted personal use is intended primarily to increase the security, availability, and productivity of these individuals and provide related operational benefits to the Company. Our Executive Chairman also may use the Company aircraft for personal use (including his guests) so long as he pays the Company the aggregate incremental cost of the flight. Where an executive officer or director uses the Company aircraft for personal use without paying the Company the full aggregate incremental cost of the flight, any unreimbursed amounts will be considered compensation to the executive officer or director and will be included in our “Summary Compensation Table” or “Director Compensation Table” as required and, if applicable, reported for income tax purposes based on Internal Revenue Service guidelines.
Executive Physical Program
We offer members of the Company’s management team, including our named executive officers, an annual physical to optimize their health and enable their ability to continue providing services to the Company.
Written Employment Arrangements
We generally do not have employment agreements with our named executive officers. We have occasionally entered into offer letters with our hiring of new executive officers, primarily to provide written assurances of certain elements of compensation for the year in which they join the Company.
Severance and Change-in-Control Agreements
We do not have severance or change-in-control agreements with our executive officers although some of our equity awards may contain change-in-control provisions. We have general severance guidelines that apply to a broad base of teammates pursuant to which we offer severance, the amount of which depends on various factors including length of service and position, and we may negotiate separation agreements with our teammates depending on the circumstances surrounding the departure.
Tax and Accounting Implications
Section 162(m) of the Code generally limits the corporate tax deduction for individual compensation over $1 million paid in any taxable year to each of the persons that meet the definition of a covered employee. For fiscal 2024, covered employees include anyone who was a covered employee for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2016, anyone who held the position of Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer at any time during the fiscal year and the three most highly compensated employees who acted as executive officers (other than as CEO or CFO) at any time during the fiscal year.
The Compensation Committee will continue to take into account the tax and accounting implications (including the tax deductibility of executive compensation) when making compensation decisions, but it reserves its right to continue to make compensation decisions based on other factors it determines to be in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.
Options and Other Non-Full Value Awards
We do not currently grant new awards of stock options, stock appreciation rights or similar option-like awards as part of our compensation program. Accordingly, the Company has no policies or practices to disclose under Item 402(x) of Regulation S-K.
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 45 | |||||||
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Tables
Summary Compensation Table—2024, 2023, 2022
The following table summarizes the compensation for our named executive officers for the fiscal years ended February 1, 2025, February 3, 2024 and January 28, 2023.
| YEAR (B) | SALARY ($) (C) | BONUS ($) (D) | STOCK AWARDS(1) ($)(E) | OPTION AWARDS ($)(F) | NON-EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN COMPENSATION(2) ($)(G) | CHANGE IN PENSION VALUE AND NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION EARNINGS(3) ($)(H) | ALL OTHER COMPENSATION ($) (I) | TOTAL(4) ($)(J) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lauren R. Hobart, President & Chief Executive Officer(5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | $ | 1,341,346 | — | $ | 7,500,202 | — | $ | 3,845,770 | $ | 200,000 | $ | 29,453 | (6) | $ | 12,916,771 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | $ | 1,305,769 | — | $ | 9,750,307 | — | $ | 2,285,096 | $ | 200,000 | $ | 34,054 | $ | 13,575,226 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | $ | 1,180,769 | — | $ | 5,000,142 | — | $ | 2,066,346 | $ | 165,000 | $ | 22,109 | $ | 8,434,366 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Navdeep Gupta, Executive Vice President — Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | $ | 741,346 | — | $ | 1,350,138 | — | $ | 910,934 | $ | 119,204 | $ | 25,838 | (7) | $ | 3,147,460 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | $ | 692,740 | — | $ | 2,600,200 | — | $ | 515,455 | $ | 99,303 | $ | 22,235 | $ | 3,929,933 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | $ | 588,933 | — | $ | 875,101 | — | $ | 412,253 | $ | 124,456 | $ | 21,805 | $ | 2,022,548 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Edward W. Stack, Executive Chairman(5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | $ | 1,241,346 | — | $ | 10,000,269 | — | $ | 4,112,392 | $ | 200,000 | $ | 152,535 | (8) | $ | 15,706,542 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | $ | 1,223,077 | — | $ | 11,500,305 | — | $ | 2,568,462 | $ | 60,000 | $ | 204,878 | $ | 15,556,722 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | $ | 1,180,769 | — | $ | 7,500,112 | — | $ | 2,479,615 | — | $ | 89,106 | $ | 11,249,602 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Raymond A. Sliva, Executive Vice President — Stores | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | $ | 691,745 | — | $ | 1,350,138 | — | $ | 849,986 | — | $ | 37,690 | (10) | $ | 2,929,559 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | $ | 687,981 | — | $ | 2,150,154 | — | $ | 515,986 | — | $ | 118,637 | $ | 3,472,758 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | $ | 49,326 | $ | 500,000 | $ | 1,250,070 | — | — | (9) | — | — | $ | 1,799,396 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vlad Rak, Executive Vice President — Chief Technology Officer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024 | $ | 691,745 | — | $ | 1,125,220 | — | $ | 849,986 | $ | 40,000 | $ | 19,420 | (11) | $ | 2,726,371 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | $ | 678,428 | — | $ | 2,600,200 | — | $ | 508,821 | $ | 18,552 | $ | 22,184 | $ | 3,828,185 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | $ | 618,413 | — | $ | 1,125,158 | — | $ | 463,810 | — | $ | 15,814 | $ | 2,223,195 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)The values set forth in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value of time-based restricted stock and performance units, all computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 (excluding the effect of estimated forfeitures). Each named executive officer received one grant of performance units in 2024, the value of which, as reflected in the table above is based on the probable outcome performance criteria as of the grant date, which was April 3, 2024. The value of the annual performance units granted, assuming the maximum value of the award, would have been $7,500,202 for Ms. Hobart; $810,025 for Mr. Gupta; $10,000,269 for Mr. Stack; $810,125 for Mr. Sliva; and $675,386 for Mr. Rak. See “Annual Equity Awards” for a discussion of the restricted stock awards and performance units granted to our named executive officers. A discussion of the relevant assumptions made in the valuation of the awards may be found in Note 14 (“Stock-Based Compensation”) of the footnotes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 filed with the SEC on March 27, 2025.
(2)Includes STIP payouts for Company performance in fiscal 2024, 2023 and 2022. Under the Company’s 2012 Plan, the relevant performance measures for the annual performance incentive awards were satisfied and thus are reportable in fiscal 2024, 2023 and 2022, as applicable, even though payments were made in fiscal 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(3)Represents mandatory Company contributions to the Officers’ Plan. See the “Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table” and accompanying narrative for more information.
(4)Totals may not sum due to rounding.
(5)Neither Mr. Stack nor Ms. Hobart receive any compensation from the Company in connection with their service as a member of the Board.
(6)All Other Compensation for fiscal 2024 consisted of $22,538 in matching contributions to the Company’s 401(k) plan, $6,595 for an annual executive physical, and $320 in nominal gifts provided by the Company.
(7)All Other Compensation for fiscal 2024 consisted of $19,565 in matching contributions to the Company’s 401(k) plan and $6,273 for an annual executive physical.
(8)All Other Compensation for fiscal 2024 consisted of $71,031 for personal flights on company aircraft that were ineligible for reimbursement due to applicable regulations, insurance premiums of $35,326 paid in fiscal 2024 on three life insurance policies for the benefit of Mr. Stack, the beneficiaries of which are chosen by Mr. Stack; $13,391 of country club dues; $20,928 in matching contributions to the Company’s 401(k) plan; $6,273 for an annual executive physical; disability insurance premiums of $5,024 for the benefit of Mr. Stack; and $562 of Company discounts provided to certain members of Mr. Stack’s family under the Company’s employee discount program.
(9)Because Mr. Sliva joined the Company on January 3, 2023, he was not eligible for fiscal 2022 non-equity incentive plan compensation.
(10)All Other Compensation for fiscal 2024 consisted of $20,765 in matching contributions to the Company’s 401(k) plan, payments totaling $11,966 pursuant to the Company’s relocation policy and an additional $4,959 with respect to taxes owed in connection with such payments under the relocation policy.
(11)All Other Compensation for fiscal 2024 consisted of $19,420 in matching contributions to the Company’s 401(k) plan.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table—2024
The following table sets forth each award granted to a named executive officer in fiscal 2024 under plans established by the Company.
| GRANT DATE (B) | ESTIMATED FUTURE PAYOUTS UNDER NON-EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS(1) | ESTIMATED FUTURE PAYOUTS UNDER EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS | ALL OTHER STOCK AWARDS: NUMBER OF SHARES OF STOCK OR UNITS (#) (I) | ALL OTHER OPTION AWARDS: NUMBER OF SECURITIES UNDERLYING OPTIONS (#) (J) | EXERCISE OR BASE PRICE OF OPTION AWARDS ($/SH) (K) | GRANT DATE FAIR VALUE OF STOCK AND OPTION AWARDS(3) ($) (L) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
THRESHOLD ($) (C) | TARGET ($) (D) | MAXIMUM ($) (E) | THRESHOLD (#) (F) | TARGET (#) (G) | MAXIMUM (#) (H) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lauren R. Hobart | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4/3/2024 | 8,879 | 17,757 | 35,514 | (2) | $ | 3,750,101 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4/3/2024 | 17,757 | $ | 3,750,101 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 1,173,678 | $ | 2,347,356 | $ | 4,694,712 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Navdeep Gupta | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4/3/2024 | 959 | 1,918 | 3,836 | (2) | $ | 405,062 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4/3/2024 | 4,475 | $ | 945,075 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 444,808 | $ | 556,010 | $ | 1,112,019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Edward W. Stack | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4/3/2024 | 11,838 | 23,676 | 47,352 | (2) | $ | 5,000,134 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4/3/2024 | 23,676 | $ | 5,000,134 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 1,117,212 | $ | 2,606,827 | $ | 4,965,385 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Raymond A. Sliva | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4/3/2024 | 959 | 1,918 | 3,836 | (2) | $ | 405,062 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4/3/2024 | 4,475 | $ | 945,075 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 415,047 | $ | 518,809 | $ | 1,037,618 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vlad Rak | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4/3/2024 | 800 | 1,599 | 3,198 | (2) | $ | 337,693 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4/3/2024 | 3,729 | $ | 787,528 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| $ | 415,047 | $ | 518,809 | $ | 1,037,618 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Actual STIP payments based on the Company’s fiscal 2024 performance are set forth under column (g) of our “Summary Compensation Table”.
(2)Represents performance units issued pursuant to the Company’s annual equity award. Such award has the potential to vest up to 200% based on the level of performance targets achieved. Threshold, Target, and Maximum amounts shown in the table represent 50%, 100% and 200% of the award. On March 25, 2025, the Compensation Committee certified the Company’s performance as achieving 157.3% of the target level of performance and determined that 157.3% of the performance shares will vest on April 3, 2027, provided the recipient remains employed by the Company through such date.
(3)The grant date fair value calculations are computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718 with respect to the restricted stock awarded to the named executive officers in fiscal 2024 under the 2012 Plan (disregarding any estimates of forfeitures related to service-based vesting conditions). These stock awards include shares that vest with the passage of time and annual performance units. The value of the performance units are based on the probable outcome of the applicable performance criteria as of the grant date. A discussion of the relevant assumptions made in the valuation of the awards may be found in Note 14 (“Stock-Based Compensation”) of the footnotes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 filed with the SEC on March 27, 2025.
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 47 | |||||||
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Outstanding Equity Awards At Fiscal Year End Table—2024
The following table sets forth all unexercised stock options and unvested restricted stock awarded to our named executive officers by the Company that were outstanding as of February 1, 2025.
| OPTION AWARDS | STOCK AWARDS | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NAME (A) | NUMBER OF SECURITIES UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED OPTIONS (#) EXERCISABLE (B) | NUMBER OF SECURITIES UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED OPTIONS (#) UNEXERCISABLE (C) | EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS: NUMBER OF SECURITIES UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED UNEARNED OPTIONS (#) (D) | OPTION EXERCISE PRICE(1) ($) (E) | OPTION EXPIRATION DATE (F) | NUMBER OF SHARES OR UNITS OF STOCK THAT HAVE NOT VESTED (#) (G) | MARKET VALUE OF SHARES OR UNITS OF STOCK THAT HAVE NOT VESTED ($) (H) | EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS: NUMBER OF UNEARNED SHARES, UNITS OR OTHER RIGHTS THAT HAVE NOT VESTED (#) (I) | EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS: MARKET OR PAYOUT VALUE OF UNEARNED SHARES, UNITS OR OTHER RIGHTS THAT HAVE NOT VESTED ($) (J) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lauren R. Hobart | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 80,332 | — | (2) | — | $ | 11.31 | 3/22/2027 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24,675 | (3) | $ | 5,923,234 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24,632 | (4) | $ | 5,912,912 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17,757 | (5) | $ | 4,262,568 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 24,675 | (6) | $ | 5,923,234 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 27,130 | (7) | $ | 6,512,557 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 27,932 | (8) | $ | 6,705,077 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20,063 | (9) | $ | 4,816,123 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Navdeep Gupta | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 124 | (10) | $ | 29,766 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6,046 | (3) | $ | 1,451,342 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6,422 | (4) | $ | 1,541,601 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4,475 | (5) | $ | 1,074,224 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2,591 | (6) | $ | 621,970 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3,031 | (7) | $ | 727,592 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3,017 | (8) | $ | 724,231 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10,031 | (9) | $ | 2,407,942 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Edward W. Stack | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 210,478 | — | (11) | — | $ | 32.77 | 4/3/2026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 958,466 | — | (2) | — | $ | 11.31 | 3/22/2027 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 37,012 | (3) | $ | 8,884,731 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 33,975 | (4) | $ | 8,155,699 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23,676 | (5) | $ | 5,683,424 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 37,012 | (6) | $ | 8,884,731 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 37,420 | (7) | $ | 8,982,671 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 37,242 | (8) | $ | 8,939,942 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12,038 | (9) | $ | 2,889,722 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
| OPTION AWARDS | STOCK AWARDS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NAME | NUMBER OF SECURITIES UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED OPTIONS (#) EXERCISABLE (B) | NUMBER OF SECURITIES UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED OPTIONS (#) UNEXERCISABLE (C) | EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS: NUMBER OF SECURITIES UNDERLYING UNEXERCISED UNEARNED OPTIONS (#) (D) | OPTION EXERCISE PRICE(1) ($) (E) | OPTION EXPIRATION DATE (F) | NUMBER OF SHARES OR UNITS OF STOCK THAT HAVE NOT VESTED (#) (G) | MARKET VALUE OF SHARES OR UNITS OF STOCK THAT HAVE NOT VESTED ($) (H) | EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS: NUMBER OF UNEARNED SHARES, UNITS OR OTHER RIGHTS THAT HAVE NOT VESTED (#) (I) | EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS: MARKET OR PAYOUT VALUE OF UNEARNED SHARES, UNITS OR OTHER RIGHTS THAT HAVE NOT VESTED ($) (J) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Raymond A. Sliva | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3,457 | (12) | $ | 829,853 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4,281 | (4) | $ | 1,027,654 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4,475 | (5) | $ | 1,074,224 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2,021 | (7) | $ | 485,141 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3,017 | (8) | $ | 724,231 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10,031 | (9) | $ | 2,407,942 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vlad Rak | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7,773 | (3) | $ | 1,865,909 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6,422 | (4) | $ | 1,541,601 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3,729 | (5) | $ | 895,146 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3,332 | (6) | $ | 799,847 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3,031 | (7) | $ | 727,592 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2,515 | (8) | $ | 603,726 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10,031 | (9) | $ | 2,407,942 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)The Company declared a special cash dividend payable on September 24, 2021. The 2012 Plan requires that the exercise price of outstanding stock options granted under the 2012 Plan be reduced in an amount equal to the per share value of the special dividend. The 2012 Plan does not require an adjustment to the exercise price of outstanding stock options granted under the 2012 Plan due to the Company’s payment of a quarterly dividend. The information in this column reflects the adjusted exercise price of each stock option award.
(2)Stock option vested at the rate of 25% per year, with vesting dates of March 22, 2021, March 22, 2022, March 22, 2023 and March 22, 2024.
(3)Restricted stock award vests 100% on April 3, 2025.
(4)Restricted stock award vests 100% on April 3, 2026.
(5)Restricted stock award vests 100% on April 3, 2027.
(6)On March 21, 2023, the Compensation Committee certified the Company’s performance as meeting the target level of performance under the 2022 annual performance unit awards and determined that 100% of the performance units will vest on April 3, 2025, provided the recipient remains employed by the Company through such date. This amount represents the target number of shares of unvested performance shares granted under the 2022 annual equity award.
(7)On March 13, 2024, the Compensation Committee certified the Company’s performance as exceeding the target level of performance under the 2023 annual performance unit awards and determined that 110.1% of the performance units will vest on April 3, 2026, provided the recipient remains employed by the Company through such date.
(8)On March 25, 2025, the Compensation Committee certified the Company’s performance as exceeding the target level of performance under the 2024 annual performance unit awards and determined that 157.3% of the performance units will vest on April 3, 2027, provided the recipient remains employed by the Company through such date.
(9)On March 25, 2025, the Compensation Committee certified the Company’s performance as exceeding the target level of performance under the 2023 LTIP plan and determined that 118.1% of the performance units will vest on April 3, 2025, provided the recipient remains employed by the Company through such date.
(10)Restricted stock award vests at the rate of 25% per year, with vesting dates of October 3, 2022, October 3, 2023, October 3, 2024 and October 3, 2025.
(11)Stock option vested at the rate of 25% per year, with vesting dates of April 3, 2020, April 3, 2021, April 3, 2022 and April 3, 2023.
(12)Restricted stock award vests at the rate of one-third annually with vesting dates of January 3, 2024, January 3, 2025 and January 3, 2026.
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Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table—2024
The following table sets forth, with respect to our named executive officers, all options that were exercised and restricted stock that vested during fiscal 2024.
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NAME (A) | NUMBER OF SHARES ACQUIRED ON EXERCISE (#) (B) | VALUE REALIZED ON EXERCISE ($) (C) | NUMBER OF SHARES ACQUIRED ON VESTING (#) (D) | VALUE REALIZED ON VESTING ($) (E) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lauren R. Hobart | 139,000 | $ | 27,665,350 | (1) | 94,614 | $ | 19,981,531 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Navdeep Gupta | 16,211 | $ | 3,415,537 | (2) | 9,474 | $ | 1,996,142 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Edward W. Stack | 311,810 | $ | 59,089,271 | (3) | 94,614 | $ | 19,981,531 | |||||||||||||||||||
Raymond A. Sliva | — | — | 3,456 | $ | 791,839 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Vlad Rak | 10,011 | $ | 1,993,804 | (4) | 14,761 | $ | 3,117,376 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1)Ms. Hobart exercised stock options and sold the underlying shares as follows: stock options for 40,167 shares exercised at $11.31 per share, stock options for 38,280 shares exercised at $32.77 per share, and stock options for 20,386 shares exercised at $28.31 per share on March 20, 2024, and sold at a weighted-average price of $216.63 per share on the same date; and stock options for 40,167 shares exercised at $11.31 per share on March 21, 2024, and sold at a weighted-average price of $223.95 per share on the same date.
(2)Mr. Gupta exercised stock options and sold the underlying shares as follows: stock options for 16,211 shares exercised at $11.31 per share sold at a weighted-average price of $222.00 per share on March 22, 2024.
(3)Mr. Stack exercised stock options and sold the underlying shares as follows: stock options for 151,210 shares exercised at $43.57 per share sold at a weighted-average price of $220.93 per share on March 21, 2024; and stock options for 160,600 shares exercised at $28.31 per share sold at a weighted-average price of $229.25 per share on January 6, 2025.
(4)Mr. Rak exercised stock options and sold the underlying shares as follows: stock options for 10,011 shares exercised at $21.71 per share sold at a weighted-average price of $220.87 per share on May 30, 2024.
Pension Benefits
The Company did not have in fiscal 2024, and currently does not have, any plans that provide for payments or other benefits at, following, or in connection with the retirement of our named executive officers, other than tax qualified and/or nonqualified defined contribution plans.
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table—2024
The following table sets forth amounts contributed during fiscal 2024 by our named executive officers under the Company’s defined contribution plan that provides for the deferral of compensation on a basis that is not tax-qualified.
NAME (A) | EXECUTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR ($) (B)(1) | REGISTRANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR ($) (C)(2) | AGGREGATE EARNINGS IN LAST FISCAL YEAR ($) (D) | AGGREGATE WITHDRAWALS/ DISTRIBUTIONS ($) (E) | AGGREGATE BALANCE AT LAST FISCAL YEAR END ($) (F) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lauren R. Hobart | $ | 1,000,000 | $ | 200,000 | $ | 917,364 | $ | (705,736) | $ | 7,384,306 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Navdeep Gupta | $ | 597,460 | $ | 119,204 | $ | 895,537 | — | $ | 5,378,651 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Edward W. Stack | $ | 1,080,635 | $ | 200,000 | $ | 672,577 | — | $ | 6,238,613 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Raymond A. Sliva | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vlad Rak | $ | 200,000 | $ | 40,000 | $ | 55,072 | — | $ | 424,221 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Amounts set forth in this column (B) reflect amounts deferred and contributed by the named executive officer under the Officers’ Plan, which became effective April 1, 2007. Fiscal 2024 executive contributions are included in the Summary Compensation Table as 2024 Salary and/or 2024 Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation depending on the named executive officer’s deferral election.
(2)Amounts set forth in this column (C) are reported in the Summary Compensation Table as Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings.
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As previously indicated, our named executive officers participate in the Officers’ Plan, pursuant to which they have the opportunity to defer up to 25% of their base salary and up to 100% of their annual performance incentive payment, to be allocated among a range of investment choices. Gains and losses are credited based on the participant’s election of a variety of investment choices. Participants’ accounts may appreciate and/or depreciate depending on the performance of their investment choices. None of the investment choices provide returns at above-market or preferential rates.
Deferral amounts are 100% vested and matching contributions, including future contributions, become 100% vested after five years of plan participation, or upon the named executive officer’s death, disability or upon a change-in-control of the Company. Named executive officers may elect to receive distributions from the Officers’ Plan as a lump sum, in annual installments (with any installment term between two (2) and twenty (20) years), or a combination of the two options. Vested matching contributions may be distributed only after a named executive officer reaches age 55, or upon the named executive officer’s death or disability (as defined in applicable Treasury regulations), or in the event of certain hardships or changes of control (each as defined under Section 409A of the Code).
Under the Officers’ Plan, the Company is required to match amounts deposited into plan accounts at a rate of 20% of the participant’s annual deferral, up to a $200,000 maximum match per year. Matching amounts are contributed as one lump sum following the end of the year, and the named executive officer must be an eligible participant as of December 31st to receive the matching contribution for that year. The Company also has the ability to make a discretionary matching contribution from time to time. The Company may determine a vesting schedule for discretionary contributions that is different from the vesting schedule for mandatory matching contributions. The Company established a rabbi grantor trust, with a third-party trust company as trustee, for the purpose of providing the Company with a vehicle to fund participant contributions and Company matching amounts under the Officers’ Plan.
The Officers’ Plan is intended to constitute a nonqualified, unfunded plan for federal tax purposes and for purposes of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, is intended to comply with Section 409A of the Code, and contains restrictions to help ensure compliance. Our obligations to pay deferred compensation under the Officers’ Plan are unsecured general obligations of the Company. We may amend or terminate the Officers’ Plan at any time in whole or in part, provided that no amendment or termination may reduce the amount credited to accounts at the time of such amendment or termination.
Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change-In-Control
Certain of our Company’s plans and programs provide for payments in connection with a termination of employment or a change-in-control of the Company. The Company does not have any employment agreements with our named executive officers, and there are no pension plans or other deferred compensation plans in which our named executive officers participate, other than the Officers’ Plan. The Company also does not have severance or change-in-control agreements in place with our named executive officers although some of our equity awards may contain change-in-control provisions as described below.
The information below describes and quantifies certain compensation that would become payable under our existing plans and arrangements if a named executive officer’s employment had terminated on January 31, 2025, the last business day before the end of our 2024 fiscal year. These benefits are in addition to benefits available generally to salaried employees, such as distributions under our 401(k) savings plan. Due to the number of factors that affect the nature and amount of any benefits provided upon the events discussed below, such as the timing during the year of any such event and the Company’s stock price, any actual amounts paid or distributed may differ from the amounts enumerated below.
Equity Awards — Outstanding equity awards held by our named executive officers as of January 31, 2025 (the last trading day of fiscal 2024) were issued pursuant to our 2012 Plan.
Upon termination of a named executive officer’s “continuous status” as an employee or consultant due to death or total and permanent disability (as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code) (i) all unvested time-based restricted stock awards, and associated accumulated dividends, shall vest immediately and (ii) performance-based restricted stock awards and performance unit awards will vest if the performance metrics are met. If the termination of the officer’s continuous status occurs by any reason other than death or total and permanent disability, any time-based and performance-based restricted stock awards that have not vested shall, unless otherwise specified by the Compensation Committee or the terms of the award, be automatically forfeited.
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Regarding performance-based awards issued in connection with the 2023 LTIP Award, and each of the 2022, 2023, and 2024 performance unit awards, upon the retirement of a named executive officer (generally defined as a voluntary termination by the officer on or after attainment of age 55 with a minimum of fifteen years of service), the Compensation Committee has the discretion to permit the award to vest on a pro-rated basis as long as the officer has served for a minimum duration during the performance period as specified in the agreement.
Upon termination of a named executive officer’s continuous status for any reason, the non-vested portion of any stock option will expire immediately and any vested portion of a stock option shall remain exercisable for a period of (i) 90 days in the event of termination of the executive officer’s status as an employee; (ii) 12 months in event of termination as a result of death or total and permanent disability (as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code); or (iii) 36 months in the event of retirement (as defined above), as determined by the Plan Administrator (or earlier in each instance upon expiration of the stock options term).
“Continuous status” is defined as the absence of any interruption or termination of the employment or service relationship, except in the case of (i) sick leave, which is further defined in the 2012 Plan as approved medical, disability, or family leave; (ii) military leave; (iii) any other leave of absence approved by the Board, provided such period does not exceed 90 days, unless re-employment is guaranteed by contract, statute or Company policy; or (iv) transfers between locations of the Company or between the Company and its subsidiaries.
The Board also may authorize outstanding awards to be assumed or an equivalent award be substituted by the successor corporation in a change in control scenario, and may assign such awards to the successor corporation. In the event that the successor corporation does not agree to assume the awards, or to substitute an equivalent award, then the Board may provide that all outstanding options and stock appreciation rights become vested and exercisable, and vesting restrictions on restricted stock and other awards lapse. The Board retains the ability to substitute, adjust, or otherwise settle outstanding awards, including cashing out such awards, as it deems appropriate and consistent with the 2012 Plan’s purposes.
The 2012 Plan provides that unvested or unexercised equity awards may be subject to cancellation and that recoupment of the value of shares distributed under awards already vested may be required, upon the occurrence of certain specified events, including termination of employment for cause, violation of material Company policies, or other conduct that is detrimental to the business or reputation of the Company. In addition, awards may be subject to clawback, as determined by the Compensation Committee, to the extent required by applicable law or securities exchange listing standard, including, but not limited to, Section 304 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Section 303A.14 of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual.
Officers’ Supplemental Savings Plan — Under the terms of the Officers’ Plan, in the event of a participant’s retirement or early retirement (defined below), death, disability (as defined in applicable Treasury regulations) or in the event of certain hardships or changes-in-control (each as defined under Section 409A of the Code), the participant is entitled to receive an amount equal to the participant’s contributions and vested and unvested matching and discretionary contributions by the Company. This amount is payable in a single lump sum unless the participant has elected to receive the distribution in installments.
Upon termination of employment other than by reason of retirement, early retirement, death or termination for cause (defined below), the participant is entitled to receive a termination benefit equal to the participant’s contributions and the vested portion of the Company’s matching and discretionary contributions, together with any aggregate earnings on those amounts. If a participant is terminated for cause (defined below), the participant forfeits all rights to both vested and unvested contributions of the Company and is entitled to receive a benefit equal to the participant’s contributions, together with any aggregate earnings on the participant contributions, payable in a single lump sum. For our named executive officers, all payments would be deferred for a six-month period under Section 409A of the Code.
The Company’s matching contributions under the Officers’ Plan vest only after a participant has completed at least five years of participation in the plan. The Company will determine separately the vesting of the Company’s discretionary contributions, if any. After five years of participation, all past and future Company contributions are fully vested. As of January 31, 2025, Ms. Hobart and Messrs. Stack and Gupta were fully vested in the Company’s contributions, while Messrs. Sliva and Rak were not.
“Retirement” is defined in the Officers’ Plan as termination of employment, other than a termination for cause, on or after the date on which the participant has both attained age 55 and completed at least five years of participation in the Officers’ Plan, and “early retirement” is termination of employment, other than for cause, on or after the date on which the participant has completed at least five years of participation. “Termination for cause” is defined in the Officers’ Plan as termination of employment by reason of: (i) a substantial intentional failure to perform duties as an employee or to comply with any material provision of his or her employment agreement with the Company, where such failure is not cured within 30 days after receiving written notice from the
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Company specifying in reasonable detail the nature of the failure; (ii) a breach of fiduciary duty to the Company by reason of receipt of personal profits; (iii) conviction of a felony; or (iv) any other willful and gross misconduct committed by the participant. A “change-in-control” is defined in the Officers’ Plan as any of: (i) the dissolution or liquidation of the Company; (ii) a reorganization, merger or consolidation of the Company with one or more corporations as a result of which the Company is not the surviving corporation; (iii) approval by the stockholders of the Company of any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer (in one or a series of transactions) of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; (iv) approval by the stockholders of the Company of any merger or consolidation of the Company in which the holders of voting stock of the Company immediately before the merger or consolidation will not own 50% or more of the voting shares of the continuing or surviving corporation immediately after such merger or consolidation; or (v) a change of 50% (rounded to the next whole person) in the membership of the Company’s Board within a twelve-month period, unless the election or nomination for election by stockholders of each new director within such period was approved by the vote of two-thirds (rounded to the next whole person) of the directors then still in office who were in office at the beginning of the twelve-month period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no event shall constitute a “change-in-control” for purposes of acceleration of distributions on termination of the Officers’ Plan if it is not a “change in the ownership or effective control of the corporation,” or “in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the corporation,” “corporate dissolution,” or “with approval of a bankruptcy court pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Section 503(b)(1)(A)” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code.
Insurance Benefits — The Company currently pays the premiums for three life insurance policies covering our Executive Chairman, the beneficiaries of which are chosen by Mr. Stack. Prior to his death, Mr. Stack may receive the cash surrender value of the policies. The Company also pays the premium for a disability insurance policy covering our Executive Chairman. For detail regarding the premiums paid by the Company for fiscal 2024, see footnote 8 of the “Summary Compensation Table” of this proxy statement.
The following table shows the estimated benefits payable to each named executive officer in the event of his or her termination of employment under various scenarios or upon a change-in-control of our Company, assuming such event took place on January 31, 2025.
VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION OR TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE | INVOLUNTARY NOT FOR CAUSE TERMINATION | DEATH | DISABILITY | RETIREMENT | CHANGE-IN- CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lauren R. Hobart | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Officers’ Plan(1) | $ | 7,384,306 | (1a) | $ | 7,384,306 | (1a) | $ | 7,384,306 | (1b) | $ | 7,384,306 | (1b) | $ | 7,384,306 | (1c) | $ | 7,384,306 | (1d) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock Options(2) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock(3) | — | — | $ | 16,582,945 | $ | 16,582,945 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 Performance Units(4) | — | — | $ | 6,166,591 | (4a) | $ | 6,166,591 | (4a) | — | $ | 6,166,591 | (4c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 Performance Units(5) | — | — | $ | 6,713,319 | (5a) | $ | 6,713,319 | (5a) | — | $ | 6,713,319 | (5c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 LTIP(6) | — | — | $ | 4,964,589 | (6a) | $ | 4,964,589 | (6a) | — | $ | 4,964,589 | (6c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 Performance Units(7) | — | — | $ | 6,797,252 | (7a) | $ | 6,797,252 | (7a) | — | $ | 6,797,252 | (7c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Navdeep Gupta | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Officers’ Plan(1) | $ | 5,378,651 | (1a) | $ | 5,378,651 | (1a) | $ | 5,378,651 | (1b) | $ | 5,378,651 | (1b) | $ | 5,378,651 | (1c) | $ | 5,378,651 | (1d) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock Options(2) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock(3) | — | — | $ | 4,220,190 | $ | 4,220,190 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 Performance Units(4) | — | — | $ | 647,523 | (4a) | $ | 647,523 | (4a) | — | $ | 647,523 | (4c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 Performance Units(5) | — | — | $ | 750,021 | (5a) | $ | 750,021 | (5a) | — | $ | 750,021 | (5c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 LTIP(6) | — | — | $ | 2,482,171 | (6a) | $ | 2,482,171 | (6a) | — | $ | 2,482,171 | (6c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 Performance Units(7) | — | — | $ | 734,187 | (7a) | $ | 734,187 | (7a) | — | $ | 734,187 | (7c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Officers’ Plan(1) | $ | 6,238,613 | (1a) | $ | 6,238,613 | (1a) | $ | 6,238,613 | (1b) | $ | 6,238,613 | (1b) | $ | 6,238,613 | (1c) | $ | 6,238,613 | (1d) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock Options(2) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock(3) | — | — | $ | 23,418,430 | $ | 23,418,430 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Insurance Benefits(8) | — | — | $ | 6,413,407 | — | (8a) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 Performance Units(4) | — | — | $ | 9,249,761 | (4a) | $ | 9,249,761 | (4a) | $ | 8,479,031 | (4b) | $ | 9,249,761 | (4c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 Performance Units(5) | — | — | $ | 9,259,579 | (5a) | $ | 9,259,579 | (5a) | $ | 5,401,339 | (5b) | $ | 9,259,579 | (5c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 LTIP(6) | — | — | $ | 2,978,803 | (6a) | $ | 2,978,803 | (6a) | $ | 2,606,391 | (6b) | $ | 2,978,803 | (6c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 Performance Units(7) | — | — | $ | 9,062,841 | (7a) | $ | 9,062,841 | (7a) | $ | 2,265,832 | (7b) | $ | 9,062,841 | (7c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION OR TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE | INVOLUNTARY NOT FOR CAUSE TERMINATION | DEATH | DISABILITY | RETIREMENT | CHANGE-IN- CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Officers’ Plan(1) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock(3) | — | — | $ | 3,007,216 | $ | 3,007,216 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 Performance Units(5) | — | — | $ | 500,096 | (5a) | $ | 500,096 | (5a) | — | $ | 500,096 | (5c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 LTIP(6) | — | — | $ | 2,482,171 | (6a) | $ | 2,482,171 | (6a) | — | $ | 2,482,171 | (6c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 Performance Units(7) | — | — | $ | 734,187 | (7a) | $ | 734,187 | (7a) | — | $ | 734,187 | (7c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vlad Rak | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Officers’ Plan(1) | $ | 362,084 | (1a) | $ | 362,084 | (1a) | $ | 424,221 | (1b) | $ | 424,221 | (1b) | $ | 362,084 | (1c) | $ | 424,221 | (1d) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock Options(2) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock(3) | — | — | $ | 4,439,146 | $ | 4,439,146 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 Performance Units(4) | — | — | $ | 832,708 | (4a) | $ | 832,708 | (4a) | — | $ | 832,708 | (4c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 Performance Units(5) | — | — | $ | 750,021 | (5a) | $ | 750,021 | (5a) | — | $ | 750,021 | (5c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 LTIP(6) | — | — | $ | 2,482,171 | (6a) | $ | 2,482,171 | (6a) | — | $ | 2,482,171 | (6c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 Performance Units(7) | — | — | $ | 612,025 | (7a) | $ | 612,025 | (7a) | — | $ | 612,025 | (7c) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Represents the participant’s and the Company’s contributions (vested and/or unvested), as described in the applicable footnote. As of January 31, 2025, all Company contributions were vested for Ms. Hobart and Messrs. Stack and Gupta. For additional information regarding the Officers’ Plan, see the “Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table” and accompanying narrative of this proxy statement.
(1a) Represents participant contributions and vested Company contributions (if any). Participant contributions are paid at the next scheduled settlement date after the termination and vested Company contributions are paid on the settlement date following the date the participants reach the age of 55.
(1b) Represents participant contributions and vested and unvested Company contributions. Participant contributions and Company contributions are paid in single lump sum, unless the participant elected scheduled distributions had commenced at the time of the event. If scheduled distributions had commenced at the time of the event, contributions will be paid in accordance with the distribution schedule.
(1c) Represents participant contributions and vested Company contributions (if any). Participant contributions and Company contributions are paid in single lump sum, unless the participant elects scheduled distributions.
(1d) Represents participant contributions and vested and unvested Company contributions. Participant contributions and Company contributions are paid in single lump sum on the last day of the 15th month after the month in which the event took place unless the participant elected otherwise.
(2) Upon termination of employment for any reason, unvested stock options are forfeited. Any vested portion will remain exercisable following termination for a period of 90 days other than in connection with death or disability, in which case vested stock options will remain exercisable for 12 months following termination, subject in each case to earlier termination due to expiration of the award.
(3) Represents the value of unvested time-based restricted stock and accumulated dividends that would immediately vest upon termination of employment due to death or a total and permanent disability. Upon termination for any other reason, unvested restricted stock would be forfeited. In the event of a change-in-control, the Board may authorize all outstanding awards to be assigned to the successor corporation. In the event that the successor corporation does not agree to assume the awards, or to substitute an equivalent right, restricted stock awards shall vest.
(4) Represents the value of unvested performance units granted on April 3, 2022 (“2022 Performance Units”) and accumulated dividends that would become owed to the participant under a particular scenario.
(4a) Represents the value of unvested 2022 Performance Units and accumulated dividends that would be owed to the participant upon their death or permanent disability and that would vest at the end of the 2022 Performance Unit vesting period (i.e., April 3, 2025).
(4b) Assuming the Compensation Committee exercises its discretion as described above, represents the value of unvested 2022 Performance Units and accumulated dividends that would be owed to the participant upon their retirement (voluntary termination by participant on or after attainment of age 55 with a minimum of fifteen years of service) and that would vest on a pro-rated basis at the end of the 2022 Performance Units vesting period (i.e., April 3, 2025).
(4c) Represents the value of unvested 2022 Performance Units and accumulated dividends that would vest within 30 days of the event.
(5) Represents the value of unvested performance units granted on April 3, 2023 (“2023 Performance Units”) and accumulated dividends that would become owed to the participant under a particular scenario.
(5a) Represents the value of unvested 2023 Performance Units and accumulated dividends that would be owed to the participant upon their death or permanent disability and that would vest at the end of the 2023 Performance Unit vesting period (i.e., April 3, 2026).
(5b) Assuming the Compensation Committee exercises its discretion as described above, represents the value of unvested 2023 Performance Units and accumulated dividends that would be owed to the participant upon their retirement (voluntary termination by participant on or after attainment of age 55 with a minimum of fifteen years of service) and that would vest on a pro-rated basis at the end of the 2023 Performance Units vesting period (i.e., April 3, 2026).
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(5c) Represents the value of unvested 2023 Performance Units and accumulated dividends that would vest within 30 days of the event.
(6) Represents the value of unvested 2023 LTIP Performance Units granted on April 3, 2023 and accumulated dividends that would become owed to the participant under a particular scenario.
(6a) Represents the value of unvested 2023 LTIP Performance Units and accumulated dividends that would be owed to the participant upon their death or permanent disability and that would vest at the end of the 2023 LTIP vesting period (i.e., April 3, 2025).
(6b) Assuming the Compensation Committee exercises its discretion as described above, represents the value of unvested 2023 LTIP Performance Units and accumulated dividends that would be owed to the participant upon their retirement (voluntary termination by participant on or after attainment of age 55 with a minimum of fifteen years of service) and that would vest on a pro-rated basis at the end of the 2023 LTIP vesting period (i.e., April 3, 2025).
(6c) Represents the value of unvested 2023 LTIP Performance Units and accumulated dividends that would vest within 30 days of the event.
(7) Represents the value of unvested 2024 Performance Units granted on April 3, 2024 and accumulated dividends that would become owed to the participant under a particular scenario.
(7a) Represents the value of unvested 2024 Performance Units and accumulated dividends that would be owed to the participant upon their death or permanent disability and that would vest at the end of the 2024 Performance Unit vesting period (i.e., April 3, 2027).
(7b) Assuming the Compensation Committee exercises its discretion as described above, represents the value of unvested 2023 Performance Units and accumulated dividends that would be owed to the participant upon their retirement (voluntary termination by participant on or after attainment of age 55 with a minimum of fifteen years of service) and that would vest on a pro-rated basis at the end of the 2024 Performance Units vesting period (i.e., April 3, 2027).
(7c) Represents the value of unvested 2024 Performance Units and accumulated dividends that would vest within 30 days of the event.
(8) Our Executive Chairman is covered by three life insurance policies paid for by the Company, the beneficiaries of which are chosen by Mr. Stack (prior to his death the executive may receive the cash surrender value of the policy). If our Executive Chairman had died on February 1, 2025, the beneficiaries under said policies would have received $4,000,000, $2,413,407 and $166,586 under the policies. The Company also pays the premium for a disability insurance policy covering our Executive Chairman which provides up to $10,000 per month coverage.
(8a) Does not include the up to $10,000 per month benefit under Mr. Stack’s disability insurance discussed above.
Compensation Committee Report
The following Compensation Committee Report does not constitute soliciting material and should not be deemed filed or incorporated by reference into any other Company filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates this Report by reference therein.
The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the Compensation Discussion and Analysis set forth herein with the Company’s management and, based upon such review and discussion, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this proxy statement.
The full text of the Compensation Committee’s charter is available on the Investor Relations portion of the Company’s website (http://investors.dicks.com).
Respectfully submitted,
Members of the Compensation Committee
Larry D. Stone (Chairperson)
Larry D. Stone (Chairperson)
Robert W. Eddy
Anne Fink
William J. Colombo
Larry Fitzgerald, Jr.
Lawrence J. Schorr
William J. Colombo
Larry Fitzgerald, Jr.
Lawrence J. Schorr
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CEO Pay Ratio
We are required by the SEC to disclose the ratio of the annual total compensation of our President & CEO to the annual total compensation of our median teammate. For 2024:
nThe annual total compensation of our President & CEO, as reported in the Summary Compensation Table included in this proxy statement, was $12,916,771; and
nThe median of the annual total compensation of all teammates of our Company (excluding our President & CEO) was $11,513; and
nThe ratio of the annual total compensation of our President & CEO to the annual total compensation of our median teammate was 1,122 to 1.
To identify the median teammate, we first determined our population as of the last day of our fiscal year, February 1, 2025, which totaled 56,066 teammates. We excluded our President & CEO and 51 teammates based in Hong Kong from this total pursuant to the de minimis exemption under SEC regulations. Our adjusted population therefore consisted of 56,014 teammates, of which 18,507 were full-time and 37,507 were part-time. These totals do not include individuals that we classify as independent contractors for tax purposes.
Next, we reviewed Medicare wages for the adjusted population in fiscal 2024, as reported to the Internal Revenue Service on Form W-2. We excluded 16 full-time and 92 part-time teammates who had no W-2 Medicare wages for the year. We did not annualize wages for teammates that were not employed with the Company for the full year. Our median teammate is a part-time Retail Operations Associate who has worked for the Company since 2022 and averaged 13 hours per week in 2024.
Once the median teammate was identified, we combined all of the elements of the median teammate’s compensation for 2024, including bonuses earned, in accordance with the requirements of Item 402(c)(2)(x) of Regulation S-K, resulting in a total annual compensation of $11,513.
DICK’S Sporting Goods relies on part-time and temporary teammates to support our stores and distribution centers, particularly during the holiday season. To that end, in addition to the required ratio above, we also provide the following supplemental information regarding the relationship of the annual total compensation of our full-time teammates and the annual total compensation of our President & CEO. If part-time and temporary teammates are excluded from the median annual total compensation calculation, the median annual total compensation of the remaining full-time teammates is $44,489. Our median full-time teammate is a Retail Apparel Sales Lead who has been with the Company since 2023. The ratio of the annual total compensation of our President & CEO to the annual total compensation of our median full-time teammate was 290 to 1.
The pay ratio included above is a reasonable estimate calculated in a manner consistent with Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K. SEC regulations permit companies to adopt a variety of methodologies, apply certain exclusions and to make reasonable estimates and assumptions that reflect their compensation practices and other factors unique to their workforce and business operations when calculating their pay ratio. Consequently, the pay ratio reported by other companies, including those companies in our Retail Peer Group, may not be comparable to the pay ratio reported above.
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2024 Pay Versus Performance
The following tables and supporting narrative shows the total compensation for our Primary Executive Officers and, on an averaged basis, our other NEOs, for the past five fiscal years as set forth in the Summary Compensation Table, and the “compensation actually paid” to the same group (in each case, as determined under applicable SEC rules), as compared to certain other required metrics.
Pay Versus Performance Table
| YEAR (A) | SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE TOTAL FOR FIRST PEO (B)($)(1) | SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE TOTAL FOR SECOND PEO (B)($)(2) | COMPENSATION ACTUALLY PAID TO FIRST PEO (C)($)(1)(7) | COMPENSATION ACTUALLY PAID TO SECOND PEO (C)($)(2)(7) | AVERAGE SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE TOTAL FOR NON-PEO NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (D)($)(3) | AVERAGE COMPENSATION ACTUALLY PAID TO NON-PEO NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS (E)($)(3)(7) | VALUE OF INITIAL FIXED $100 INVESTMENT BASED ON: | NET INCOME ($mm) (H) | ADJUSTED NON-GAAP EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES (I)($mm)(6) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN (F)($)(4) | PEER GROUP TOTAL SHAREHOLDER RETURN (G)($)(5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | — | $ | 12,916,771 | — | $ | 36,086,981 | $ | 6,127,483 | $ | 19,131,329 | $ | 640 | $ | 211 | $ | 1,165 | $ | 1,550 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | — | $ | 13,575,226 | — | $ | 23,065,140 | $ | 6,696,899 | $ | 14,707,587 | $ | 407 | $ | 179 | $ | 1,047 | $ | 1,433 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | — | $ | 8,434,366 | — | $ | 12,575,614 | $ | 4,323,685 | $ | 8,230,092 | $ | 320 | $ | 155 | $ | 1,043 | $ | 1,447 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | — | $ | 9,566,004 | — | $ | 32,721,261 | $ | 4,122,786 | $ | 28,328,226 | $ | 281 | $ | 161 | $ | 1,520 | $ | 2,025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | $ | 15,773,808 | — | $ | 87,822,841 | — | $ | 3,525,134 | $ | 14,839,647 | $ | 157 | $ | 121 | $ | 530 | $ | 733 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1)Reflects total compensation as shown in the Summary Compensation Table for Executive Chairman, Edward W. Stack, who served as our Chief Executive Officer (PEO) in 2020, as previously disclosed in our 2023 Proxy Statement (Referred to in these footnotes as PEO#1).
(2)Reflects total compensation as shown in the Summary Compensation Table for our Chief Executive Officer, Lauren R. Hobart, who served as our Chief Executive Officer (PEO) in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 (Referred to in these footnotes as PEO#2).
(3)Reflects averaged total compensation for: Lee J. Belitsky, Lauren R. Hobart, Vlad Rak, and Donald J. Germano in 2020, as previously disclosed in our 2023 Proxy Statement; Navdeep Gupta, Lee J. Belitsky, Edward W. Stack, Donald J. Germano, and Vlad Rak in 2021; and Navdeep Gupta, Edward W. Stack, Raymond A. Sliva, and Vlad Rak in 2022, 2023, and 2024 as shown in the Summary Compensation Table for each respective year.
(4)Represents the cumulative total shareholder return (“TSR”) of the Company from the end of fiscal 2019 through the end of the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 fiscal periods, assuming $100 was invested in the Company’s common stock at the beginning of the measurement period and that all dividends were reinvested.
(5)Represents the cumulative TSR of the S&P 500 Specialty Retail Index for the relevant measuring period, assuming $100 was invested in the S&P 500 Specialty Retail Index at the beginning of the measurement period and that all dividends were reinvested.
(6)The company selected measure, which is the measure we believe represents the most important financial performance not otherwise presented in the table above that we use to link CAP (as defined below) to our NEOs for fiscal 2024 to our Company’s performance, is adjusted consolidated earnings before taxes, referred to as Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT, a Non-GAAP financial measure. See Appendix A for the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations and related information.
(7)SEC rules require that certain adjustments, both deductions and additions, be made to the Summary Compensation Table totals to determine “compensation actually paid” (“CAP”) as reported in the Pay versus Performance Table. CAP does not necessarily represent cash and/or equity value transferred to the applicable NEO without restriction, but rather is a value calculated under applicable SEC rules. In general, CAP is required by SEC rules to be calculated as Summary Compensation Table total compensation with the following required adjustments:
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(1)Reflects the grant date fair values as reported under the “Options Awards” and “Stock Awards” columns of the Summary Compensation Table from the applicable year.
(2)Lauren R. Hobart was named President and Chief Executive Officer, and therefore PEO #2, in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Her compensation details are included in the average for other Named Executive Officers for 2020.
(3)Executive Chairman Edward W. Stack served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and therefore PEO #1, in 2020. His compensation details are included in the average for other Named Executive Officers for 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
(4)The following table sets forth additional adjustments made during each year represented in the Pay Versus Performance Table to arrive at the referenced CAP for the individuals listed therein.
(1)Lauren R. Hobart was named President and Chief Executive Officer and therefore PEO #2 in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Her compensation details are included in the average for other Named Executive Officers for 2020.
(2)Executive Chairman Edward W. Stack served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and therefore PEO #1, in 2020. His compensation details are included in the average for other Named Executive Officers for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
(3)Represents dividends paid on equity awards vesting during the period, which were accrued during the vesting period of the award.
(4)Measurement date equity fair values are calculated with assumptions derived on a basis consistent with those used for grant date fair value purposes.
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Compensation Actually Paid Versus Company Performance
Below are charts that provide a clear, visual depiction showing the relationship of CAP to our PEO#1, PEO#2 and other Named Executive Officers in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 to (1) TSR of both DICK’S Sporting Goods and the S&P 500 Specialty Retail Index, (2) DICK’S Sporting Goods net income and (3) Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT. CAP, as required under SEC rules, reflects adjusted values to unvested and vested equity awards during the years shown in the table based on year-end stock prices, various accounting valuation assumptions, and projected performance modifiers but does not reflect actual amounts paid out for those awards. CAP generally fluctuates due to stock price achievement and varying levels of projected and actual achievement of performance goals.
Compensation Actually Paid versus TSR 2020 - 2024
Compensation Actually Paid versus Net Income and Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT 2020 - 2024
Tabular List of Most Important Measures
The following table lists the measures we believe are most important in linking compensation actually paid to company performance during 2024.
Adjusted Non-GAAP EBT | ||
| Adjusted Net Sales | ||
Adjusted Merchandise Margin Retention | ||
Further details on these measures and how they feature in our compensation plans can be found in our Compensation Discussion & Analysis.
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ITEM 3: Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | ||
The Board unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2025. | ||
Deloitte & Touche LLP (“D&T”) has served as our independent registered public accounting firm since 1998. For fiscal 2024, D&T rendered professional services in connection with the audit of our financial statements, including review of quarterly reports and other filings with the SEC, and also provided tax and other services. D&T is knowledgeable about our operations and accounting practices and well qualified to act as our independent registered public accounting firm, and the Audit Committee has appointed D&T as such for fiscal 2025.
Representatives of D&T will be present during the virtual 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to respond to questions submitted in advance and make statements as they desire.
Report of the Audit Committee
The following Report of the Audit Committee does not constitute soliciting material and should not be deemed filed or incorporated by reference into any other Company filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates this Report by reference therein.
The primary purpose of the Audit Committee is to act on behalf of the Board of Directors in its oversight of all material aspects of the accounting and financial reporting processes, internal controls and audit functions of the Company, including its compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Management has primary responsibility for the Company’s financial statements and reporting processes, including its internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures. The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP (sometimes referred to as D&T), is responsible for performing an independent audit of the financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and expressing an opinion on the conformity of those audited financial statements with generally accepted accounting principles.
In fulfilling its oversight responsibilities for fiscal 2024, the Audit Committee reviewed and discussed with both Company management and the Company’s independent auditors all annual financial statements and quarterly operating results released in fiscal 2024 prior to their issuance. During fiscal 2024, management reviewed significant accounting and disclosure issues with the Audit Committee and advised the Audit Committee that each set of financial statements reviewed had been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. These reviews also included discussions with the outside auditors of matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. The Audit Committee also received the written disclosures and letter from D&T required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding D&T’s communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and had discussions with D&T regarding its independence. The Audit Committee also received, reviewed and discussed with D&T the report required by Section 10A(k) of the Exchange Act.
Based on the reviews, discussions and disclosures referred to above, the undersigned Audit Committee members recommended to the Board of Directors that the Board approve the inclusion of the Company’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for such fiscal year.
Members of the Audit Committee
Mark J. Barrenechea (Chairperson)
Emanuel Chirico
Sandeep Mathrani
Desiree Ralls-Morrison
Mark J. Barrenechea (Chairperson)
Emanuel Chirico
Sandeep Mathrani
Desiree Ralls-Morrison
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Audit and Non-Audit Fees and Independent Public Accountants
The following table presents fees for professional audit services rendered by D&T for the audit of the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 and fees billed for other services rendered by D&T for fiscal years 2023 and 2024.
FISCAL 2023 | FISCAL 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Audit Fees | $ | 1,504,551 | $ | 1,467,010 | ||||||||||
| Audit-Related Fees | $ | 27,544 | $ | 777,745 | ||||||||||
| Tax Fees | $ | 160,292 | $ | 146,299 | ||||||||||
| All Other Fees | $ | 5,685 | $ | 5,685 | ||||||||||
| Total All Fees | $ | 1,698,072 | $ | 2,396,739 | ||||||||||
Audit Fees — Audit fees include fees associated with the audit of our annual financial statements, the audit of our internal control over financial reporting, the review of our quarterly financial information, and services that generally only the independent registered public accounting firm can reasonably be expected to provide, including comfort letters, consents, assistance with the review of registration statements filed with the SEC and consultation regarding financial accounting and/or reporting standards.
Audit-Related Fees — Audit-related fees principally included fees relating to merger and acquisition services and an employee benefit plan audit.
Tax Fees — Tax fees were for tax-related services related primarily to tax consulting and tax planning.
All Other Fees — All other fees were for accounting research subscriptions.
Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
The Audit Committee pre-approves all auditing services and any non-audit services that the independent registered public accounting firm is permitted to render under Section 10A(h) of the Exchange Act. The Audit Committee may delegate the pre-approval to one of its members, provided that if such delegation is made, the full Audit Committee must be presented at its next regularly scheduled meeting with any pre-approval decision made by that member. The Audit Committee has pre-approved certain non-audit services for fiscal 2025 up to $35,000 per project.
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TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS
Our written Related Person Transaction Approval Policy & Procedures (“RPT Policy”) requires the Audit Committee to review transactions required to be reported under Item 404 of the SEC’s Regulation S-K. Transactions (or series of related transactions) that would generally fall within the scope of our RPT Policy include those where the amount involved exceeds $120,000, other than compensation between a person covered by the RPT Policy and the Company (and its subsidiaries). Further, contributions to charitable organizations where a related person has an interest in amounts that do not exceed the greater of $1,000,000 or 2% of the charity’s annual gross revenues are not considered transactions within the RPT Policy, so long as the related person does not receive compensation for their role at the charity.
Transactions are presented to the Audit Committee for approval before they are entered into or, if this is not possible, for ratification. The Audit Committee approves or ratifies a transaction if it determines that the transaction is consistent with the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. Information regarding potential related person transactions is obtained through both self-reporting, including through submission of annual director and executive officer questionnaires, and through review of Company records.
The Audit Committee reviewed and approved or ratified the transactions set forth below in accordance with the terms of our RPT Policy:
The Company utilizes certain aircraft owned through limited liability companies solely owned by Edward W. Stack, pursuant to an aircraft usage agreement and related leases with Mr. Stack’s limited liability companies (the “Aircraft Usage Agreement”). The Aircraft Usage Agreement provides for the Company’s use of certain aircraft and the storage and maintenance of the aircraft at the Company’s hangar. The Company has an agreement with a third-party aircraft management company (the “Aircraft Management Company”) to provide aviation support services for the Company’s owned and leased aircraft (including aircraft utilized pursuant to the Aircraft Usage Agreement). The Company and Mr. Stack are also parties to a cost-sharing arrangement related to certain shared services provided by the Aircraft Management Company in connection with the Company’s and Mr. Stack’s aircraft (the “Aircraft Shared Services Arrangement”). In addition, the Company maintains a fuel farm at the Company’s hangar and has entered into an arrangement with Mr. Stack to allow fueling of his aircraft used for non-Company flights utilizing the Company’s fuel farm (the “Fuel Farm Arrangement”).
Under the Aircraft Usage Agreement, we pay Mr. Stack’s limited liability companies a monthly rent amount for the right to use the aircraft for up to 325 flight hours per year, and certain variable costs (including certain maintenance fees) and applicable taxes. At the Company’s election, we can also use certain aircraft under the Aircraft Usage Agreement based on specified hourly rates. During fiscal 2024, we made aggregate payments under the terms of the Aircraft Usage Agreement of $7.97 million to Mr. Stack.
The Company and Mr. Stack each pay the Aircraft Management Company a pro rata share of the cost for the shared services provided under the Aircraft Shared Services Arrangement. In fiscal 2024, the Company paid approximately $1,124,838 to the Aircraft Management Company attributable to the Company’s portion of such shared services, and Mr. Stack paid approximately $722,354 to the Aircraft Management Company attributable to his portion of such shared services.
Under the Fuel Farm Arrangement, Mr. Stack can purchase fuel for his aircraft from the Company. During fiscal 2024, Mr. Stack made aggregate payments to the Company of $736,351 under the Fuel Farm Arrangement.
The Company maintains arrangements pursuant to which the Company’s executive officers and directors may enter into non-exclusive aircraft time sharing agreements to use the Company’s aircraft for personal use when available. The agreements allow such executive officers and directors to compensate the Company for such personal use if the flight is not operated as a charter. For flights under the time sharing agreements, such executive officers and directors will compensate the Company based on a cost reimbursement methodology compliant with Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) and Department of Transportation (“DOT”) regulations. Since February 4, 2024, reimbursements under each agreement were less than $120,000.
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TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PERSONS
In fiscal 2024 the Company paid $323,162 to South Hills Landscaping & Excavating, Inc. (“South Hills”) for all-seasons landscaping services at the Company’s Customer Support Center and surrounding areas pursuant to a three-year agreement entered into in 2023. South Hills is owned by Darren Davis, the brother-in-law of Edward W. Stack. The existing agreement may be terminated by the Company at any time without penalty upon thirty days’ written notice to South Hills or under the other conditions for termination set forth therein.
During 2024, we leased a store location from Stack Associates, LLC, a New York limited liability company established by the estate of Richard “Dick” Stack, our founder and father of Edward W. Stack. Our monthly lease payment for the location is $20,000, and we paid $240,000 under the lease in fiscal 2024. The term of the lease is currently scheduled to end in April 2026.
Michael Stack, the Company’s Vice President - Strategy and Corporate Development, is the son of our Executive Chairman. He earned compensation in 2024 consisting of $382,238 in salary, $143,435 in a cash bonus, $210,345 in equity awards and other de minimis benefits. In fiscal 2024, his total direct compensation was comparable to other employees at his level. He also received health and welfare benefits on the same basis as other eligible teammates in similar positions. For fiscal 2025, Mr. Stack’s total direct compensation is anticipated to be consistent with other employees in similar roles at the Company.
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ITEM 4: Approval of an Amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation to Increase the Number of Authorized Shares of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock | ||
The Board unanimously recommends a vote “FOR” approval of the Share Increase Amendment to the Company’s Charter. | ||
General
We are asking stockholders to approve an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as previously amended (the “Charter”), to increase the number of authorized shares of (i) common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”), from 200 million to 1 billion and (ii) Class B common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Class B Common Stock”) from 40 million to 200 million (the “Share Increase Amendment”).
The Board of Directors has determined that the Share Increase Amendment is advisable and in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and has approved the Share Increase Amendment, subject to stockholder approval.
Proposed Charter Amendment
As of April 14, 2025, there were (i) 134,314,276 shares of Common Stock issued, including approximately 77,830,645 treasury shares, with approximately 6,502,784 shares of Common Stock reserved for possible future issuance under our Amended and Restated 2012 Stock and Incentive Plan and (ii) 23,570,633 shares of Class B Common Stock issued and outstanding. This leaves approximately 59,182,940 shares of Common Stock and 16,429,367 shares of Class B Common stock remaining available for issuance, which number, in the Board’s opinion, is not sufficient to provide appropriate flexibility for potential future corporate needs.
The Share Increase Amendment would increase the number of authorized shares of (i) Common Stock from 200 million to 1 billion and (ii) Class B Common Stock from 40 million to 200 million. The additional 800 million shares of Common Stock and 160 million shares of Class B Common Stock would be a part of the existing classes and, if and when issued, would have rights identical to currently outstanding shares of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, respectively. The Company’s Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of which no shares are outstanding, would not be affected.
The Board believes that the Share Increase Amendment, if approved by our stockholders, will provide a more appropriate reserve of shares for future business and financial needs of the Company. These additional authorized shares would provide the Company greater flexibility in the consideration of future transactions and business opportunities, including but not limited to potential forward stock splits in the form of a special stock dividend, acquisitions or strategic transactions, grants and awards pursuant to our equity compensation plans and agreements, sales of Common Stock or convertible securities to enhance capital and liquidity, and other corporate purposes. Having these shares available for issuance allows shares to be issued without the expense and delay of a stockholders’ meeting unless such action is required by applicable law or NYSE requirements.
If we make an offering of options, rights or warrants to subscribe for shares of any other class or classes of capital stock, other than Class B Common Stock, to all holders of a class of our common stock, we are required to make an identical offering to all holders of the other class of Common Stock unless the holders of the other class of common stock, voting as a separate class, determine that such offering need not be made to such class. Existing holders of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock have no other preemptive rights under our Charter to purchase any additional shares of common stock issued by the Company. The additional authorized shares of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, if and when issued, would have the same rights and privileges as the shares of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock currently authorized. This proposal, if approved, and any possible future issuance of additional authorized shares of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock would not affect the rights of the holders of currently outstanding shares of our Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, except for the effects incidental to increasing the number of shares outstanding. The effects of any possible future issuance of shares as a result of increasing the number of shares authorized for issuance, could include dilution of voting power of existing stockholders, decreasing earnings per share, and, depending on the price at which they are issued, potential dilutive effects to our existing stockholders. We have no current plans, written or otherwise, to issue these additional shares of Common Stock at this time.
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ITEM 4—APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPANY’S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED SHARES OF COMMON STOCK AND CLASS B COMMON STOCK
We have not proposed the increase in the authorized number of shares of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock with the intention of using the additional shares for anti-takeover purposes, although an issuance of additional shares could, in certain circumstances, make an attempt to acquire control of the Company more difficult. We are not aware of any such attempts at this time and we are not proposing this increase in response to any third-party effort to acquire control of the Company.
The proposed Share Increase Amendment would amend and restate Section 4.1 of Article THIRD of the Charter, as follows:
“4.1. Authorized Capital Stock. The total number of shares of stock that the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is 1.205 billion (1,205,000,000) shares, consisting of (a) five million (5,000,000) shares of Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share (the “Preferred Stock”), issuable in one or more series as hereinafter provided (b) 1 billion (1,000,000,000) shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (the “Common Stock”) and (c) 200 million (200,000,000) shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (the “Class B Common Stock”). The number of authorized shares of any class or classes of capital stock of the Corporation may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares thereof then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of the stock of the Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors irrespective of the provisions of Section 242(b)(2) of the General Corporation Law or any corresponding provision hereinafter enacted.”
On March 26, 2025, the Board approved the Share Increase Amendment and declared that it was advisable to submit the amendment to stockholders for a vote. If approved by our stockholders, the Share Increase Amendment would become effective upon its filing with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, which the Company would file as soon as practicable following the Annual Meeting.
Required Vote and Effective Date of the Share Increase Amendment
For the Share Increase Amendment to become effective, this proposal must receive the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes entitled to be cast at the Annual Meeting. If the Share Increase Amendment does not receive this level of approval, the Charter will not be amended to implement the Share Increase Amendment.
If stockholders approve the Share Increase Amendment, we intend to file a corresponding Certificate of Amendment to our Charter reflecting the approved amendment with the Delaware Secretary of State as soon as practicable following the Annual Meeting, at which time the increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock would become effective.
For the foregoing reasons, our Board of Directors believes that approving the Share Increase Amendment would be in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders.
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ITEM 5: Stockholder Proposal — Affirmative Action Risks Report | ||
The Board unanimously recommends a vote “AGAINST” this stockholder proposal requesting that the Company conduct an evaluation and issue a report with respect to affirmative action initiatives that impact the Company’s risk related to actual and perceived discrimination. | ||
The National Center for Public Policy Research has advised the Company of its intention to present a proposal (the “Proposal”) at the 2025 Annual Meeting. The stockholder’s submission for inclusion in the proxy statement appears below, without edit by us, and the Board’s statement in opposition follows thereafter. The stockholder proposal will only be voted on at the 2025 Annual Meeting if properly presented by or on behalf of the stockholder.
The address and the number of shares owned by the stockholder will be provided promptly upon written request to the Corporate Secretary.
Affirmative Action Risks Report Proposal
Resolved: Shareholders request the Board of Directors of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. conduct an evaluation and issue a report within the next year, at reasonable cost and excluding confidential information, assessing how the Company’s affirmative action initiatives impact the Company’s risks related to actual and perceived discrimination on the basis of protected categories under civil rights law.
Supporting Statement
In 2023, the US Supreme Court ruled in SFFA v. Harvard that discriminating on the basis of race in college admissions violates the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.1 As a result, the legality of corporate affirmative action programs was called into question2 and thirteen Attorneys General warned that SFFA implicated corporate affirmative action programs.3
In 2024, those implications widened when the Supreme Court ruled in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects against discriminatory job transfers.4 The ruling lowered the bar for employees to successfully sue their employers for discrimination,5 and is therefore likely to lead to an increase in discrimination claims.
Also in 2024, in American Alliance for Equal Rights v. Fearless Fund, the Eleventh Circuit held that offering grants only to minority entrepreneurs is substantially likely to violate the Civil Rights Act prohibition against race discrimination in private contracting.6
Finally, again in 2024, the Fifth Circuit ruled that the SEC exceeded its authority in approving Nasdaq’s diversity disclosure rule. Importantly, the court noted that the SEC was unable to argue that diversity is good for business because the totality of relevant studies cited by Nasdaq did not support such a claim.7
Around the same time as SFFA, Starbucks was successfully sued for “reverse discrimination” with damages of $25.6 million,8 and the risk of being sued for such discrimination is rising.9
Despite these obvious risks, DICK’S apparently continues to practice affirmative action as set forth in the following 2025 goals:
(1) “Spend $300,000,000 with diverse owned and operated businesses”10
(2) “Achieve 50% BIPOC and/or women for entry-level hires for technology”11
(3) “Increase BIPOC representation in leadership roles by 30%”12
Dividing employees and other stakeholders on the basis of race, and then allocating benefits on that basis, may be deemed immoral, illegal, and a breach of duty. With 50,000-plus employees,13 DICK’S likely has thousands of employees, job applicants, and other stakeholders who are potentially victims of this type of discrimination. If even only a fraction of them file suit, and only some of those prove successful, the cost to DICK’S could reach billions of dollars. Accordingly, it is imperative that DICK’S take action to assess the risks created by its affirmative action programs.
1https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/students-for-fair-admissions-inc-v-president-fellows-of-harvard-college/
2https://freebeacon.com/democrats/starbucks-hired-eric-holder-to-conduct-a-civil-rights-audit-the- policies-he-blessed-got-the-coffee-maker-sued/
3https://s.wsj.net/public/resources/documents/AGLetterFortune100713.pdf
4https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/22-193_q86b.pdf
5https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2024/06/quarterly-insights/supreme-court-lowers-the- bar; https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/04/17/supreme-court-just-made-easier-sue-employers-dei-policies/
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ITEM 5 - STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL — AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RISKS REPORT
6https://www.cooley.com/news/insight/2024/2024-07-15-11th-circuit-fearless-fund-ruling-raises-questions-about-future-of-race-conscious-corporate-dei-and-philanthropic-initiatives
7All. for Fair Bd. Recruitment v. Sec. & Exch. Comm'n, No. 21-60626, 2024 WL 5078034, at *14 (5th Cir. Dec. 11, 2024).
8https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/starbucks-manager-shannon-phillips-wins-25-million-lawsuit-fired-white-donte-robinson-rashon-nelson
9https://aflegal.org/america-first-legal-files-class-action-lawsuit-against-progressive-insurance-for-illegal-racial-discrimination/; https://aflegal.org/afl-files-federal-civil-rights-complaint-against-activision-for-illegal-racist-sexist-and-discriminatory-hiring-practices-and-sends-letter-to-activision-board-demanding-they-end-unlawful-dei-polici/; https://aflegal.org/america-first-legal-files-federal-civil-rights-complaint-against-kelloggs-warns-management-that-its-violating-fiduciary-duties/
10https://www.dickssportinggoods.jobs/inclusion/
11Id.
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ITEM 5 - STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL — AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RISKS REPORT
Board’s Response to Stockholder Proposal
The Board has considered this Proposal and has concluded that its adoption is unnecessary for the following reasons:
nThe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws, including when establishing and implementing hiring initiatives.
nThe Board and management actively oversee the Company’s compliance and risk practices and programs, including with respect to hiring and employment.
nThe requested report and quantification of alleged discrimination risk and potential cost to the business is not in the best interests of the Company or its stockholders as we already evaluate and report on legal and other relevant risks in the ordinary course of our business.
On this basis, the Board unanimously recommends a vote “AGAINST” this proposal.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and have a long-standing commitment to treating teammates equally and to complying with the full range of applicable laws regarding fair employment practices and non-discrimination. Our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct reflects our commitment to building ethical, professional and meaningful relationships with our customers (whom we refer to as athletes), teammates, vendors, stockholders, and communities. We seek to develop and enhance talent systems that support equal access to employment and career growth opportunities. We regularly review and refine our relevant policies and practices considering our evolving business. To that end, the Company has sunset the 2025 goals cited in the Proposal.
We are proud of our culture, which we consider to be a strategic differentiator and source of our Company’s success. Our culture is created by the teammates who work for us, the athletes who shop with us, and the stockholders who invest with us. We will continue to do what we have done for the last 75 years – endeavor to hire the best teammates, level the playing field for all, treat each other with dignity and respect, and enhance our teammates’, athletes’ and stockholders’ lives. We do this consistent with all our legal obligations, including as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our Board and Management Support Our Compliance and Risk Oversight Practices and Programs
Our Board, directly and through its committees, is responsible for maintaining active oversight of our risk management and legal compliance programs. The Board’s Audit Committee oversees financial, legal, and compliance risks related to our business, the Governance and Nominating Committee provides oversight, monitors and assesses risks and strategies related to sustainability and corporate responsibility, and the Compensation Committee assists the full Board in its oversight of the Company’s strategies, policies, and practices relating to our teammates. The Board also receives regular updates on legal and regulatory developments, including updates on legislative developments, government investigations, litigation, and other legal proceedings.
At the management level, our Executive Vice President, Chief People & Purpose Officer is focused on matters affecting our teammates and our Executive Risk & Compliance Committee (comprised of senior members of Company management) provides oversight to the Company’s risk and compliance programs and reinforces Company efforts related to compliance. Within our Legal team, teammates led by our Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary are focused on legal and regulatory compliance across our business operations.
Together, these governance policies and practices support our efforts to operate effectively, drive stockholder value, and be a continued employer of choice.
We Already Review and Report on Our Risks and Related Processes
The review and report requested by the proposal is unnecessary, as we already have well-established compliance and risk oversight programs and processes that are detailed above and in the “Risk Oversight” section of this proxy statement. We are subject to numerous and evolving laws and regulations that govern the operations of our business, including but not limited to those related to appropriate employment and recruitment practices. As a public company, we are further required to identify, assess, and report on the material risks and uncertainties that face our business, which may include risks related to such employment laws and regulations. Thus, the requested report would provide little additional benefit or information to our stockholders.
The Board unanimously recommends a vote “AGAINST” this Proposal.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Stock Ownership
The following table contains information regarding the beneficial owners of 5% or more of our outstanding common stock (including our Class B common stock, as it is convertible into our common stock at any time) as of April 14, 2025, excluding members of our Board of Directors and their affiliates.
A person has beneficial ownership of shares if the person has the power to vote or dispose of such shares. This power can be exclusive or shared, direct or indirect. In addition, a person is considered by SEC rules to beneficially own shares underlying options and convertible securities if that person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of the underlying shares within 60 days of the date that beneficial ownership is calculated, including through the exercise or conversion of such options or convertible securities.
| TITLE OF CLASS | NAME AND ADDRESS OF BENEFICIAL OWNER | AMOUNT AND NATURE OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP(1) | PERCENTAGE OF COMMON STOCK(1) | PERCENTAGE OF CLASS B COMMON STOCK(1) | |||||||||||||
| Common Stock | FMR LLC 245 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210 | 6,390,211 | (2) | 11.00 | % | — | |||||||||||
| Common Stock | BlackRock Inc. 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001 | 6,326,746 | (3) | 10.90 | % | — | |||||||||||
| Common Stock | The Vanguard Group 100 Vanguard Blvd. Malvern, PA 19355 | 5,850,223 | (4) | 10.39 | % | — | |||||||||||
(1)Ownership information is as reported by the stockholder in its most recently filed Schedule 13G filing.
(2)Share ownership amounts are based on figures set forth in Amendment 5 to Schedule 13G filed by FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson (each a “FMR Reporting Person”) on February 12, 2025. Of the shares beneficially owned, FMR LLC has sole power to vote with respect to 6,037,605 shares and the FMR Reporting Persons have sole power to direct disposition with respect to 6,390,211 shares. FMR LLC is a parent holding company for the following subsidiaries that own shares of our common stock: FIAM LLC IA, Fidelity Diversifying Solutions LLC IA, Fidelity Institutional Asset Management Trust Company BK, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC IA, Fidelity Management Trust Company BK, and Strategic Advisers LLC IA.
(3)Share ownership amounts are based on figures set forth in Schedule 13G filed by BlackRock, Inc. on January 24, 2024. Of the shares beneficially owned, BlackRock, Inc. has sole power to vote with respect to 5,979,373 shares and sole power to direct disposition with respect to 6,326,746 shares. BlackRock, Inc. is a parent holding company for the following subsidiaries that own shares of our common stock: BlackRock Life Limited, BlackRock Advisors, LLC, Aperio Group, LLC, BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V., BlackRock Fund Advisors, BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association, BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited, BlackRock Financial Management, Inc., BlackRock Japan Co. Ltd., BlackRock Asset Management Schweiz AG, BlackRock Investment Management, LLC, BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited, BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A., BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited, BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited, BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited, BlackRock (Singapore) Limited, and BlackRock Fund Managers Ltd.
(4)Share ownership amounts are based on figures set forth in Amendment No. 12 to Schedule 13G filed by The Vanguard Group on April 7, 2025. Of the shares beneficially owned, The Vanguard Group has sole power to vote with respect to 0 shares, shared power to vote with respect to 31,239 shares, sole power to direct disposition with respect to 5,777,096 shares, and shared power to direct disposition with respect to 73,127 shares.
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OTHER INFORMATION
The following table reflects the number of shares of our common stock and Class B common stock beneficially owned (unless otherwise indicated) by (i) our named executive officers listed in the “Summary Compensation Table” of this proxy statement, (ii) our directors and nominees and (iii) all of our directors and executive officers (including those who are not “named executive officers”) as a group, as of April 14, 2025.
A person has beneficial ownership of shares if he or she has the power to vote or dispose of such shares. This power can be exclusive or shared, direct or indirect. In addition, a person is considered by SEC rules to beneficially own shares underlying options and convertible securities that are presently exercisable or convertible, or that will become exercisable or convertible within 60 days of the date that beneficial ownership is calculated, which, for the purposes of the table below, is April 14, 2025. Except as otherwise noted, the beneficial owners listed have sole voting and/or investment power with respect to the shares shown.
As of April 14, 2025, there were 56,483,631 shares of common stock issued and outstanding and 23,570,633 shares of Class B common stock issued and outstanding.
| NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND NOMINEES | SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NUMBER | PERCENT | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
COMMON STOCK | CLASS B COMMON STOCK | COMMON STOCK(1) | CLASS B COMMON STOCK(1) | VOTING POWER | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Edward W. Stack | 2,318,815 | (2) | 13,683,444 | (3) | 4.02 | % | 58.05 | % | 47.43 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Lauren R. Hobart | 325,260 | (4) | — | * | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Navdeep Gupta | 91,033 | (4) | — | * | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||
Raymond A. Sliva | 27,219 | (4) | — | * | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Vlad Rak | 26,559 | (4) | — | * | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mark J. Barrenechea | 8,977 | (5) | — | * | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Emanuel Chirico | 55,262 | (5) | — | * | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||
| William J. Colombo | 263,405 | (6) | 8,961,222 | (7) | * | 38.02 | % | 30.76 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Robert W. Eddy | 2,436 | (5) | — | * | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Anne Fink | 16,627 | (5) | — | * | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. | 10,714 | (5) | — | * | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sandeep Mathrani | 10,398 | (5) | — | * | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Desiree Ralls-Morrison | 5,609 | (5) | — | * | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lawrence J. Schorr | 70,339 | (5) | — | * | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Larry D. Stone | 144,085 | (5) | — | * | — | * | ||||||||||||||||||||
All Directors and Executive Officers as a group (17 persons total) | 3,413,220 | (8) | 22,644,666 | 5.91 | % | 96.07 | % | 78.33 | % | |||||||||||||||||
* Percentage of shares of common stock or Class B common stock beneficially owned does not exceed one percent (1%).
(1)Percentage of shares of common stock and Class B common stock beneficially owned are each calculated on a class-basis.
(2)Includes 1,168,944 shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of options that are exercisable within 60 days of April 14, 2025 and 98,199 shares of restricted stock subject to vesting and excludes 142,242 shares represented by unvested performance units.
(3)Mr. Stack has indirect ownership with respect to 2,500,000 shares of Class B common stock owned by a grantor retained annuity trust for which Mr. Stack retains sole voting and dispositive power as trustee. In addition, pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) dated March 2, 2009, Mr. Stack’s former spouse holds 3,990,630 shares of Class B common stock, which are included in the number of shares owned by Mr. Stack for purposes of this table, as he retains voting but not dispositive power with respect to such shares.
(4)Includes shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are exercisable within 60 days of April 14, 2025 with respect to the following: 80,332 held by Ms. Hobart. Also includes shares of restricted stock subject to vesting with respect to the following: 62,663 held by Ms. Hobart, 15,076 held by Mr. Gupta; 16,268 held by Mr. Sliva; and 13,530 held by Mr. Rak. Excludes shares represented by unvested performance units with respect to the following: 94,258 held by Ms. Hobart; 18,213 held by Mr. Gupta; 15,851 held by Mr. Sliva; and 15,683 held by Mr. Rak.
(5)Includes the following shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units subject to vesting: 812 held by Ms. Fink and Ms. Ralls-Morrison and Messrs. Barrenechea, Chirico, Eddy, Mathrani and Stone; excludes the following shares of restricted stock units subject to vesting pursuant to the director deferral plan: 812 held by Mr. Schorr and 812 held by Mr. Fitzgerald; and excludes 1,334 shares of vested restricted stock units pursuant to the director deferral plan for Mr. Schorr.
(6)Includes 812 shares of restricted stock subject to vesting and 90,393 shares of common stock held by trust for the benefit of Mr. Stack’s children, for which Mr. Colombo serves as trustee. As trustee, Mr. Colombo has voting and dispositive power over the common stock held in the trust (but no pecuniary interest), as outlined in the irrevocable trust agreements governing the terms of the trusts.
(7)These shares of Class B common stock are held by trusts for the benefit of Mr. Stack’s children, for which Mr. Colombo serves as trustee or co-trustee. As trustee or co-trustee, as applicable, Mr. Colombo has sole or shared voting and dispositive power over the Class B common stock held in the trusts (but no pecuniary interest), as outlined in the irrevocable trust agreements governing the terms of the trusts.
(8)Includes 1,253,916 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options that are exercisable within 60 days of April 14, 2025 and 226,480 shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units subject to vesting. Excludes 1,624 shares of restricted stock units subject to vesting pursuant to the director deferral plan, 1,334 shares of vested restricted stock units pursuant to the director deferral plan and 304,424 shares represented by unvested performance units.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports
The Company’s directors and executive officers are required under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership of the Company’s common stock with the SEC. Based upon a review of filings with the SEC and written representations from our directors and executive officers, we believe that all of our directors and executive officers complied during fiscal 2024 with the reporting requirements of Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
Insider Trading Policy; Hedging Prohibition
The Company maintains an Insider Trading Policy governing the purchase, sale and other dispositions of the Company’s securities by our teammates, directors, contractors and consultants, as well as the Company itself, which is designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations and applicable NYSE listing standards.
Our Insider Trading Policy acknowledges that hedging or monetization transactions can be accomplished through a number of possible mechanisms, including through the use of financial instruments such as prepaid variable forwards, equity swaps, collars and exchange funds, and may permit a holder to continue to own our common stock obtained through benefit plans or otherwise, but without the full risks and rewards of ownership. When that occurs, our teammates, directors, contractors and consultants to whom our policy applies, may no longer have the same objectives as our other stockholders. As such, the Company’s named executive officers and directors are strictly prohibited from engaging in such transactions, and the remaining teammates subject to the policy are strongly discouraged from engaging in such transactions. Transactions involving a broad-based index or a broad-based fund that include Company securities in addition to securities of other companies, including, for example, transactions involving exchange funds pursuant to which an insider divests Company securities, are not considered hedging transactions under our policy. Any teammate not prohibited from entering into such an arrangement must first submit the proposed transaction for approval by our General Counsel at least two weeks prior to the proposed transaction.
Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Our Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct that applies to all of our officers and employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, and a separate Code of Ethics and Business Conduct for our directors. Both Codes of Ethics and Business Conduct are available on the Investor Relations portion of our website (http://investors.dicks.com) and are available in print to any Company stockholder upon request. We intend to post on our website substantive amendments to or waivers from our Codes of Ethics and Business Conduct to the extent applicable to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or directors.
Communications with Directors
Stockholders and other parties interested in communicating directly with the Board, the presiding Lead Director or the non-management directors as a group may do so by writing to the Board of Directors or presiding Lead Director (as the case may be), c/o General Counsel, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc., 345 Court Street, Coraopolis, PA 15108 or sending an email to the Legal Department’s attention at investors@dcsg.com. Upon receipt of letters addressed to the Board or non-management members of the Board, the Governance & Nominating Committee has instructed the General Counsel to (i) review the correspondence, (ii) regularly forward to the Board a summary of all such correspondence addressed to the Board, and (iii) regularly forward to the presiding Lead Director copies of all such correspondence that is addressed to or (determined to be) intended for the presiding Lead Director or the non-management directors as a group or that otherwise requires their attention. Directors may at any time review correspondence that is addressed to members of the Board and request copies of any such correspondence. Concerns relating to accounting, internal controls or auditing matters are promptly brought to the attention of the Company’s internal audit department and handled in accordance with procedures established by the Audit Committee with respect to such matters.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Additional Information
Other Matters. As of the date of this proxy statement, we know of no business that will be presented for consideration at the 2025 Annual Meeting other than the items referred to herein. If any other matter is properly brought before the 2025 Annual Meeting for action by our stockholders, proxies properly provided to the Company will be voted in accordance with the recommendation of the Board or, in the absence of such a recommendation, in accordance with the judgment of the proxy holder.
“Householding” of Proxy Materials. The SEC has adopted rules that permit companies and intermediaries, such as brokers, to satisfy delivery requirements for proxy statements with respect to two or more stockholders sharing the same address by delivering a single proxy statement addressed to those stockholders. This process, which is commonly referred to as “householding,” potentially provides extra convenience for stockholders and cost savings for companies. The Company and some brokers household proxy materials, delivering a single proxy statement to multiple stockholders sharing an address, unless contrary instructions have been received from the affected stockholders. Once you have received notice from your broker or us that they or we will be householding materials to your address, householding will continue until you are notified otherwise or until you revoke your consent. If at any time you no longer wish to participate in householding and would prefer to receive a separate proxy statement, please notify either (i) your broker if your shares are held in a brokerage account or (ii) us if you hold registered shares. We will deliver promptly, upon written or oral request, a separate copy of the annual report or proxy statement, as applicable, to a security holder at a shared address to which a single copy of the documents was delivered. You can notify us by sending a written request to the attention of Investor Relations, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc., 345 Court Street, Coraopolis, PA 15108 or calling us at (724) 273-3400 if you would like to receive separate copies of mailed materials relating to future meetings, or you are sharing an address and wish to request delivery of a single copy of mailed materials if you currently receive multiple copies.
Advance Notice Procedures. Under our Bylaws, no business may be presented by any stockholder before an Annual Meeting, including the nomination of a director or group of directors, unless it is properly presented before the meeting by or at the direction of the Board or by a stockholder entitled to vote who has delivered written notice to our Corporate Secretary, Legal Department, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc., 345 Court Street, Coraopolis, PA 15108, containing certain information specified in our Bylaws about the stockholder and the proposed action or proposed nominee(s), at least 150 days prior to the anniversary date of the preceding year’s Annual Meeting — that is, with respect to the 2026 Annual Meeting, by January 12, 2026. In addition to satisfying the foregoing requirements under our Bylaws, to comply with the universal proxy rules, stockholders who intend to solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than the Company’s nominees for election at the 2026 Annual Meeting must provide notice that sets forth the information as required by Rule 14a-19 under the Exchange Act no later than April 13, 2026. These requirements are separate from and in addition to the SEC’s requirements that a stockholder must meet in order to have a stockholder proposal included in the Company’s proxy statement, as discussed below.
Stockholder Proposals for Inclusion in the Company’s Proxy Materials Relating to the 2026 Annual Meeting. Stockholders interested in submitting a proposal for inclusion in the Company’s proxy materials for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in 2026 may do so by following the procedures prescribed in Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act. To be eligible for inclusion, such proposals must be received by the Company not less than 120 calendar days before the anniversary date of the Company’s delivery of its proxy statement materials to stockholders in connection with the previous year’s Annual Meeting. Therefore, for the 2026 Annual Meeting, such proposals must be received by the Company no later than January 2, 2026. Proposals should be sent to the attention of the Corporate Secretary, Legal Department, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc., 345 Court Street, Coraopolis, PA 15108.
Proxy Solicitation and Costs. The proxies being solicited hereby are being solicited by the Board of Directors of the Company. The cost of soliciting proxies will be borne by the Company. We have not retained an outside firm to aid in the solicitation. Officers and regular employees of the Company may, but without compensation other than their regular compensation, solicit proxies by further mailing or personal conversations, or by telephone, telex, facsimile or electronic means. We will, upon request, reimburse brokerage firms and others for their reasonable expenses in forwarding solicitation material to the beneficial owners of stock.
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ABOUT THE MEETING
In accordance with SEC rules, instead of mailing a printed copy of our proxy materials to each stockholder of record, we are furnishing proxy materials to our stockholders via the Internet. If you received a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”) by mail, you will not receive a printed copy of the proxy materials other than as described below. The Notice contains instructions on how to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials over the Internet. The Notice also instructs how you may submit your proxy over the Internet. If you received a Notice and would like to receive a printed copy of our proxy materials, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, follow the instructions for requesting such materials included in the Notice.
It is anticipated that the Notice will first be sent to stockholders, and this proxy statement and the form of proxy relating to our 2025 Annual Meeting will first be made available to stockholders, on or about May 2, 2025. In accordance with SEC rules, the website www.proxyvote.com/dks provides complete anonymity with respect to the stockholders accessing the website.
Who is Entitled to Vote at the Annual Meeting?
Only stockholders of record at the close of business on April 14, 2025, the record date for the 2025 Annual Meeting, are entitled to receive notice of and vote at the 2025 Annual Meeting. If you were a stockholder of record on that date, you will be entitled to vote all of the shares that you held on that date at the 2025 Annual Meeting or any postponements or adjournments of the 2025 Annual Meeting.
What are the Voting Rights of the Holders of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. Common Stock and Class B Common Stock?
Holders of our common stock and Class B common stock have identical rights, except that holders of our common stock are entitled to one (1) vote for each share held of record and holders of our Class B common stock are entitled to ten (10) votes for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders, including the election of directors. Stockholders do not have cumulative voting rights. Holders of our common stock and Class B common stock vote together as a single class on all matters presented to the stockholders for their vote or approval, except as may otherwise be required by Delaware law.
Who can Attend the Annual Meeting?
All common stockholders and Class B common stockholders as of the record date, or their duly appointed proxies, may attend the Annual Meeting via the Internet by logging in to the website http://www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/DKS2025 using the 16-digit control number included in your Notice, on
your proxy card or on any additional voting instructions accompanying these proxy materials. You will be able to vote your shares electronically and submit questions online during the Annual Meeting. If you do not have a 16-digit voter control number, you will be able to listen to the meeting only by registering as a guest and will not be able to vote or submit questions during the meeting. The meeting website will be available beginning at 7:15 a.m. ET on the date of the Annual Meeting. We recommend stockholders log in a few minutes before the Annual Meeting to ensure they are logged in when the Annual Meeting starts.
Please also note that if you hold your shares in “street name” (that is, through a broker or other nominee), you may need to follow additional instructions provided by your broker in order to vote your shares and submit questions during the Annual Meeting.
What Constitutes a Quorum?
The presence at the Annual Meeting, in person or by proxy, of holders of record of issued and outstanding shares of capital stock representing a majority of the votes entitled to be cast at the meeting constitutes a quorum, which permits business to be conducted at the Annual Meeting. As of the record date, 56,483,631 shares of common stock representing the same number of votes and 23,570,633 shares of Class B common stock representing 235,706,330 votes were issued and outstanding. Thus, the presence in person or by proxy of the holders of common stock or Class B common stock or a combination thereof representing at least 146,094,981 votes will be required to establish a quorum. Proxies received but marked as abstentions and broker non-votes will be included in the calculation of the number of votes considered to be present at the Annual Meeting to establish a quorum.
How Do I Vote?
The voting process depends on whether you hold your shares in your own name (as the “record holder”) or beneficially in street name.
Record Holders
If you hold shares in your own name, you can cast your vote in one of the following ways:
 | follow the instructions on the website www.proxyvote.com/dks; | ||||
 | call 1-800-690-6903 and follow the instructions provided; | ||||
 | if you received a proxy card in the mail, complete and return the paper proxy card to the Company; or | ||||
 | attend the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders via the Internet and follow the on-screen instructions. | ||||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 73 | |||||||
ABOUT THE MEETING
Beneficial Owners
If your shares are held in street name (by a broker, bank, or other nominee), you are considered a “beneficial owner.” If you receive a voting instruction form (“VIF”), your broker, bank, or other holder of record (or designee thereof) will vote your shares in accordance with the instructions on your returned VIF. If you wish to vote virtually via the Internet at the Annual Meeting, you should follow the instructions provided by your record holder (broker, bank, or other nominee).
How Do I Request Paper Copies of the Proxy Materials?
The Notice sets forth how you may request a paper copy of the proxy statement and accompanying proxy card, including:
| | by following the instructions at www.proxyvote.com/dks; | ||||
| | by following the instructions for a paper copy after calling 1-800-579-1639; or | ||||
| | by sending a blank e-mail to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com containing your control number (located on your Notice) in the subject line. | ||||
Can I Change or Revoke My Vote After I Vote Online or Return My Proxy Card?
Yes. You may revoke or change your vote at any time before the polls close at the Annual Meeting by voting again by telephone or the Internet; by delivering to the Corporate Secretary of the Company either a written notice of revocation or a duly executed proxy bearing a date later than the proxy being revoked; or by attending the Annual Meeting via the Internet and following the on-screen voting instructions or requesting that your previously granted proxy be revoked. Attendance at the Annual Meeting via the Internet will not by itself revoke a previously granted proxy.
What Vote is Required to Approve Each Item?
Proposal 1 - Election of Directors. The affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting is required for the election of directors. A properly executed proxy marked “WITHHOLD” with respect to the election of one or more directors will not be voted with respect to the director or directors indicated, although it will be counted for purposes of determining whether there is a quorum.
Proposals 2, 3 and 5 - The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast at the Annual Meeting is required for (i) Proposal 2 - to approve, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of our named executive officers for 2024;
(ii) Proposal 3 - to ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2025; and (iii) Proposal 5 - Stockholder Proposal for Affirmative Action Risk Report.
Proposal 4 - The affirmative vote of a majority of the votes entitled to be cast at the Annual Meeting is required to approve Proposal 4 - Approval of an Amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to Increase the Number of Authorized Shares of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.
With respect to Say-on-Pay, as an advisory vote this proposal is non-binding on the Company. However, the Compensation Committee, which is responsible for designing and administering our executive compensation program, values the opinions expressed by our stockholders and will consider the outcome of the vote when making future compensation decisions.
Treatment of Abstentions and Broker Non-Votes. An “abstain” vote is considered as present for the purposes of determining whether a quorum exists. Under Delaware law, abstentions are not considered votes cast either for or against a proposal; because Proposal 1, the election of directors, requires the affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast, and each of Proposal 2, the advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers, Proposal 3, ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP, and Proposal 5, Stockholder Proposal for Affirmative Action Risk Report, requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the votes cast in order to be approved, abstentions will not have any effect on the outcome of those four proposals presented at the Annual Meeting. Proposal 4 - Approval of an Amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to Increase the Number of Authorized Shares of Common Stock and Class B stock requires approval of a majority of the outstanding votes entitled to be cast at the Annual Meeting, such that the effect of an abstention under Proposal 4 is the same as a vote against the proposal.
A “broker non-vote” occurs if your shares are registered in “street name” and you do not provide the record holder of your shares with voting instructions on any matter as to which, under the applicable NYSE rules, a broker may not vote without instructions from you. As is the case with abstentions, shares as to which a broker non-vote occurs are considered present for purposes of determining whether a quorum exists. Under Delaware law, broker non-votes are not considered votes cast either for or against a proposal. Therefore, a broker non-vote will not have any effect on the outcome of the non-routine proposals presented at the Annual Meeting other than Proposal 4. With respect to Proposal 4 - Approval of an Amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to Increase the Number of Authorized Shares of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, the effect of a broker non-vote is the same as a vote against the proposal, as Proposal 4 requires a majority of the votes entitled to be cast at the Annual Meeting to vote in favor of approval.
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APPENDIX A
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to reporting the Company’s financial results calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), the Company reports certain financial results that differ from what is reported under GAAP. These non-GAAP financial measures include non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, non-GAAP income before taxes (“EBT”), non-GAAP income before taxes as a percentage of Net Sales (“EBT Margin”), non-GAAP diluted shares outstanding, and fiscal 2023 net sales adjusted for the 53rd week, which management believes provides investors with useful supplemental information to evaluate the Company’s ongoing operations and to compare with past and future periods. Furthermore, management believes that adjustments related to its deferred compensation plans enables investors to better understand its selling, general and administrative expense trends excluding non-cash changes in our deferred compensation plan investment fair values from market fluctuations that are offset within other income. Additionally, management believes that adjustments related to its convertible senior notes due 2025 (“Convertible Senior Notes”) and convertible bond hedge provided a more complete view of the economics of the instruments upon future conversion. Management also uses these non-GAAP measures internally for forecasting, budgeting, and measuring its operating performance. These measures should be viewed as supplementing, and not as an alternative or substitute for, the Company’s financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The methods used by the Company to calculate its non-GAAP financial measures may differ significantly from methods used by other companies to compute similar measures. As a result, any non-GAAP financial measures presented herein may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies. A reconciliation of the Company’s non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are provided below.
Non-GAAP Net Income and Earnings Per Share Reconciliations (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts):
FISCAL 2024 52 WEEKS ENDED FEBRUARY 1, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE | INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | NET INCOME | EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Basis | $ | 3,294,272 | $ | 1,473,932 | $ | (98,088) | $ | 1,519,033 | $ | 1,165,308 | $ | 14.05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Net Sales | 24.51 | % | 10.96 | % | (0.73 | %) | 11.30 | % | 8.67 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred compensation plan adjustments | (23,637) | 23,637 | 23,637 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Basis | $ | 3,270,635 | $ | 1,497,569 | $ | (74,451) | $ | 1,519,033 | $ | 1,165,308 | $ | 14.05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Net Sales | 24.33 | % | 11.14 | % | (0.55 | %) | 11.30 | % | 8.67 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal 2024 included non-cash changes in fair value of employee deferred compensation plan investments held in rabbi trusts.
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 75 | |||||||
APPENDIX A
FISCAL 2023 53 WEEKS ENDED FEBRUARY 3, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GROSS PROFIT | SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (1) | OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE | INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | NET INCOME | EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Basis | $ | 4,533,735 | $ | 3,183,530 | $ | (93,809) | $ | 1,318,151 | $ | 1,046,519 | $ | 12.18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Net Sales | 34.92 | % | 24.52 | % | (0.72 | %) | 10.15 | % | 8.06 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Business optimization charges | 11,984 | (72,829) | — | 84,813 | 62,762 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred compensation plan adjustments | — | (13,960) | 13,960 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Basis | $ | 4,545,719 | $ | 3,096,741 | $ | (79,849) | $ | 1,402,964 | $ | 1,109,281 | $ | 12.91 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Net Sales | 35.01 | % | 23.85 | % | (0.61 | %) | 10.80 | % | 8.54 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
During fiscal 2023, the Company recorded pre-tax charges related to the completion of its business optimization totaling $84.8 million, which included $46.1 million of non-cash impairments of store and intangible assets, $26.7 million of severance-related costs and a $12.0 million write-down of inventory. Fiscal 2023 also included non-cash changes in fair value of employee deferred compensation plan investments held in rabbi trusts. The provision for income taxes for the aforementioned adjustments were calculated at 26%, which approximated the Company’s blended tax rate.
FISCAL 2022 52 WEEKS ENDED JANUARY 28, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GROSS PROFIT | SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES(1) | OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE | INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | NET INCOME | AFTER TAX INTEREST FROM CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES | NUMERATOR USED TO COMPUTE EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE | WEIGHTED AVERAGE DILUTED SHARES | EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Basis | $ | 4,284,558 | $ | 2,799,853 | $ | (15,949) | $ | 1,383,748 | $ | 1,043,138 | $ | 27,060 | $ | 1,070,198 | 99,274 | $ | 10.78 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Net Sales | 34.64 | % | 22.64 | % | (0.13 | %) | 11.19 | % | 8.43 | % | 0.22 | % | 8.65 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Convertible Senior Notes | — | — | — | — | — | (27,060) | (27,060) | (10,792) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Field & Stream exit charges | 740 | (29,340) | — | 30,080 | 22,259 | — | 22,259 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred compensation plan adjustments | — | 14,609 | (14,609) | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Basis | $ | 4,285,298 | $ | 2,785,122 | $ | (30,558) | $ | 1,413,838 | $ | 1,065,397 | $ | — | $ | 1,065,397 | 88,482 | $ | 12.04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Net Sales | 34.65 | % | 22.52 | % | (0.25 | %) | 11.43 | % | 8.61 | % | — | % | 8.61 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal 2022 included adjustments to eliminate the impact of assumed share settlement of the Convertible Senior Notes as required by the if-converted method. During fiscal 2022 the Company settled $515.9 million of its Convertible Senior Notes without dilutive effect, as the related principal was settled in cash and due to the shares received from its convertible bond hedge. The Company does not expect the shares underlying the remaining $59.1 million will have a dilutive effect upon conversion and believes reflecting the notes as debt more closely represents the economics of the transaction upon future conversion. The Company also recorded pre-tax charges related to the Field & Stream exit totaling $30.1 million, which included $28.5 million of non-cash impairments of store assets, $0.8 million of severance and a $0.7 million inventory write-down related to the closure of 12 Field & Stream stores in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. Fiscal 2022 also included non-cash changes in fair value of employee deferred compensation plan investments held in rabbi trusts. The provision for income taxes for the aforementioned adjustments were calculated at 26%, which approximated the Company’s blended tax rate.
(1)Beginning in fiscal 2024, the Company included grand opening advertising costs within pre-opening expenses, which were historically included within selling, general and administrative expenses. Fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 have been reclassified to conform to our current year presentation.
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APPENDIX A
FISCAL 2021 52 WEEKS ENDED JANUARY 29, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | INTEREST EXPENSE | OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE | INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | NET INCOME | WEIGHTED AVERAGE DILUTED SHARES | EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Basis | $ | 2,664,083 | $ | 2,034,503 | $ | 57,839 | $ | (17,774) | $ | 1,994,438 | $ | 1,519,871 | 109,578 | $ | 13.87 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Net Sales | 21.67 | % | 16.55 | % | 0.47 | % | (0.14 | %) | 16.22 | % | 12.36 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Convertible Senior Notes | — | — | (30,794) | — | 30,794 | 22,788 | (11,332) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred compensation plan adjustments | (17,070) | 17,070 | — | 17,070 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Basis | $ | 2,647,013 | $ | 2,051,573 | $ | 27,045 | $ | (704) | $ | 2,025,232 | $ | 1,542,659 | 98,246 | $ | 15.70 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Net Sales | 21.53 | % | 16.69 | % | 0.22 | % | (0.01 | %) | 16.47 | % | 12.55 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal 2021 included $30.8 million of non-cash amortization of the debt discount on $575 million of its Convertible Senior Notes issued in 2020, and 11.3 million diluted shares that will be offset at settlement by shares delivered from the convertible note hedge purchased in connection with their issuance. Fiscal 2021 also included non-cash changes in fair value of employee deferred compensation plan investments held in rabbi trusts. The provision for income taxes for the aforementioned adjustments were calculated at 26%, which approximated the Company’s blended tax rate.
FISCAL 2020 52 WEEKS ENDED JANUARY 30, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | INTEREST EXPENSE | OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE | INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | NET INCOME | WEIGHTED AVERAGE DILUTED SHARES | EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Basis | $ | 2,298,534 | $ | 741,477 | $ | 48,812 | $ | (19,070) | $ | 711,735 | $ | 530,251 | 92,639 | $ | 5.72 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Net Sales | 23.98 | % | 7.74 | % | 0.51 | % | (0.20 | %) | 7.43 | % | 5.53 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Convertible Senior Notes | — | — | (21,581) | — | 21,581 | 15,970 | (3,460) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred compensation plan adjustments | (16,594) | 16,594 | — | 16,594 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Basis | $ | 2,281,940 | $ | 758,071 | $ | 27,231 | $ | (2,476) | $ | 733,316 | $ | 546,221 | 89,179 | $ | 6.12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Net Sales | 23.81 | % | 7.91 | % | 0.28 | % | (0.03 | %) | 7.65 | % | 5.70 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fiscal 2020 included $21.6 million of non-cash amortization of the debt discount on the Convertible Senior Notes, and 3.5 million diluted shares that will be offset at settlement by shares delivered from the convertible note hedge purchased in connection with their issuance. Fiscal 2020 also included non-cash changes in fair value of employee deferred compensation plan investments held in rabbi trusts. The provision for income taxes for the aforementioned adjustments were calculated at 26%, which approximated the Company's blended tax rate.
Fiscal 2023 Net Sales Adjusted for the 53rd Week (in thousands):
FISCAL 2023 53 WEEKS ENDED FEBRUARY 3, 2024 | ||||||||
| Net sales | $ | 12,984,399 | ||||||
Less: 53rd week net sales | (170,223) | |||||||
Net sales adjusted for the 53rd week | $ | 12,814,176 | ||||||
| 2025 PROXY STATEMENT | 77 | |||||||
