Source-grounded facts extracted from Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. updated its first quarter ended May 2, 2026 guidance (raised).
“On June 9, 2026, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended May 2, 2026.”
Shareholder Votes
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote on fiscal year 2025 compensation paid to named executive officers at the 2026-06-04 meeting.
“Say-on-Pay 56,136,547 533,746 45,561 4,056,313”
Shareholder Votes
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2026-06-04 meeting.
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Class III Directors at the 2026-06-04 meeting.
“Election of Class III Directors Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Ken Hicks 56,212,506 503,348 4,056,313 Beryl Raff 56,390,582 325,272 4,056,313 Jeff Tweedy 56,416,017 299,837 4,056,313”
Material Agreements
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. entered into ABL Amendment with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (effective 2026-05-14).
“entered into an amendment (the "ABL Amendment") to the First Amended and Restated ABL Credit Agreement, dated as of July 2, 2015”
Material Agreements
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. entered into Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at $500 million (effective 2026-05-14).
“issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2031 (the "Notes") in a private placement”
Debt Financings
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. amended revolving credit with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the administrative agent and collateral agent maturing May 14, 2031.
“the Issuer, as borrower, New Academy Holding Company, LLC, Associated Investors, L.L.C., Academy Managing Co., L.L.C., and Academy Procurement Co., LLC, each a direct or indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as guarantors, entered into an amendment (the “ABL Amendment”) to the First Amended and Restated ABL Credit Agreement, dated as of July 2, 2015 (as amended, the “ABL Credit Agreement”), with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the administrative agent and collateral agent (in such capacities, the “ABL Agent”), letter of credit issuer and swingline lender, and the several lenders party thereto, which ABL Amendment, among other things (i) extended the maturity of the Issuer’s asset-based revolving credit facility (the “ABL Credit Facility”) to May 14, 2031, (ii) modified the Average Excess Availability (as defined in the ABL Credit Agreement) pricing grid used in determining the interest rate margin on borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility”
Debt Financings
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. incurred senior notes of $500 million aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee at 5.875% maturing May 15, 2031.
“On May 14, 2026, Academy, Ltd. (the “Issuer”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”), issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) in a private placement”
Earnings Releases
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. updated its the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2026 guidance (initiated).
“On March 17, 2026, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.”
Governance Changes
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.: Stockholders approved amendments to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to remove supermajority voting requirements, declassify the Board with phase-in of annual director elections, and add officer exculpation provision (effective 2025-06-05).
“On June 5, 2025, as described below, upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”), the Company’s stockholders approved amendments to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to (i) remove the supermajority voting requirements for stockholders to amend the Company’s Amended and Restated Bylaws and certain provisions of the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Supermajority Voting Amendment”), (ii) declassify the Board and phase-in annual director elections starting with the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Board Declassification Amendment”), and (iii) add a provision exculpating certain officers of the Company from liability in specific circumstances, as permitted by Delaware law (the “Officer Exculpation Amendment,” and, collectively with the Supermajority Voting Amendment and the Board Declassification Amendment, the “Amendments”).”
Scott Boatwright resigned as Director at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“On May 5, 2025, Scott Boatwright an independent Class III member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Board of his resignation as a director of the Company, effective immediately.”
Governance Changes
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.: Amended Section 3.05 (board vacancies) and Section 9.01 (voting standard for bylaw amendments) to align with the Certificate of Incorporation (effective 2025-03-06).
“On March 6, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) amended and restated, effective immediately, the amended and restated bylaws of the Company (the “Bylaws” and, as so further amended and restated, the “Amended and Restated Bylaws”) to reflect the amendments summarized below. Specifically, the Amended and Restated Bylaws amend Section 3.05, which includes language relating to board vacancies, and Section 9.01, which includes the voting standard for Bylaw amendments by stockholders, in each case, to instead refer to the relevant language in the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (the “Certificate”).”
Earnings Releases
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3, 2024.
“On March 21, 2024, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024.”
Material Agreements
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. amended ABL Amendment with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (effective 2024-03-08).
“On March 8, 2024 Academy, Ltd. (“Academy”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”), as borrower, New Academy Holding Company, LLC, Associated Investors, L.L.C. and Academy Managing Co., L.L.C., each a direct or indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as guarantors, entered into an amendment (the “ABL Amendment”) to the First Amended and Restated ABL Credit Agreement, dated as of July 2, 2015, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the administrative agent and collateral agent, letter of credit issuer and swingline lender, and the several lenders party thereto”
Sharen J. Turney resigned as Director at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“On February 26, 2024, Sharen J. Turney, an independent Class II member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Board of her resignation as a director of the Company, effective immediately.”
Michael P. Mullican departed as President at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“notified the Company that he would be stepping down as President of the Company to pursue other personal and professional opportunities.”
Samuel J. Johnson was appointed as President at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“appointed Samuel (Sam) J. Johnson as President of the Company, effective as of October 23, 2023”
Earl Carlton (Carl) Ford, IV was appointed as Chief Financial Officer (interim principal accounting officer) at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“As of the Effective Date and until a permanent successor is appointed by the Company, Earl Carlton (Carl) Ford, IV, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will assume responsibility for the function of principal accounting officer.”
Heather Davis resigned as Senior Vice President, Accounting, Treasury and Tax (principal accounting officer) at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“On September 14, 2023, Heather Davis, Senior Vice President, Accounting, Treasury and Tax (principal accounting officer) of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company that she will be leaving the Company to pursue a new opportunity, effective as of September 29, 2023 (the “Effective Date”).”
Earnings Releases
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. reported quarter ended July 29, 2023 results: revenue $ 1,583.1, net income $ 157.1, EPS $ 2.01.
“that resonate with our core customer.” Second Quarter Operating Results ($ in millions, except per share data) 13 Weeks Ended Change July 29, 2023 July 30, 2022 % Net Sales $ 1,583.1 $ 1,686.9 (6.2)% Comparable Sales (7.5) % (6.0) % Income before income tax $ 203.3 $ 247.0 (17.7)% Net Income $ 157.1 $ 188.8 (16.8)% Adjusted net income (1) $ 163.6 $ 193.5”
Michael P. Mullican changed role as President at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“Michael P. Mullican will transition out of the role of Chief Financial Officer of the Company.”
Earl Carlton (Carl) Ford, IV was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“approved the appointment of Earl Carlton (Carl) Ford , IV, as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective as of July 12, 2023”
Steven (Steve) P. Lawrence changed role as Chief Merchandising Officer at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“As a result, effective as of such time, Steven (Steve) P. Lawrence transitioned out of the role of Chief Merchandising Officer of the Company.”
Matthew (Matt) M. McCabe was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“On June 21, 2023, the Board of Directors of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the appointment of Matthew (Matt) M. McCabe as the Company’s new Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, effective as of June 25, 2023.”
Earnings Releases
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. reported financial results for the first quarter ended April 29, 2023.
“On June 6, 2023, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended April 29, 2023.”
Governance Changes
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc.: Changed registered agent to Corporation Service Company and registered office address to 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, Delaware (effective 2023-06-01).
“On June 1, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company approved the filing of a Certificate of Change of Registered Agent and Location of Registered Office (the “Certificate of Change”) with the Secretary of State of Delaware to change the Company’s registered agent to Corporation Service Company and its registered office to 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware 19808.”
Shareholder Votes
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. shareholders approved Approval of the First Amendment to the Company’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
“Proposal 4: Approval of the First Amendment to the Company’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan The stockholders approved the First Amendment to the Company’s 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which, among other changes, increased the number of shares available for issuance thereunder by 2,600,000 shares, as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 51,894,049 12,737,620 48,720 6,859,566”
Shareholder Votes
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. shareholders approved Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of the fiscal year 2022 compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers.
“Proposal 3: Approval, by non-binding advisory vote, of the fiscal year 2022 compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers The stockholders approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the fiscal 2022 compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 62,283,313 2,338,960 58,116 6,859,566”
Shareholder Votes
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for fiscal year 2023.
“Proposal 2: Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for fiscal year 2023 The stockholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the fiscal year 2023 as follows: Votes For Votes Against Abstentions 70,154,265 1,339,055 46,635”
Shareholder Votes
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Class II Directors.
“Proposal 1: Election of Class II Directors The stockholders elected three Class III directors to serve for a term of three years expiring at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors shall be elected and qualified as follows: Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Ken C. Hicks 59,260,299 5,420,090 6,859,566 Beryl B. Raff 61,929,165 2,751,224 6,859,566 Jeff C. Tweedy 45,926,493 18,753,896 6,859,566”
Michael P. Mullican was appointed as President at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“The Board also appointed Michael P. Mullican, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, to succeed Mr. Hicks as the President of the Company, effective as of the Transition Time.”
Steven (Steve) P. Lawrence was appointed as Director at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“the Board appointed Mr. Lawrence to fill the newly created directorship as a Class I director of the Company”
Steven (Steve) P. Lawrence was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“Steven (Steve) P. Lawrence, Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer of the Company, will succeed Mr. Hicks as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.”
Ken C. Hicks changed role as Executive Chairman at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“Ken C. Hicks, President and Chief Executive Officer of Company and Chairman of the Board notified the Board of his decision to transition out of his roles as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of 12:01 a.m. Central Time on June 1, 2023”
Earnings Releases
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. reported fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 28, 2023 results: revenue $1.75 billion, net income $157.7 million, EPS $1.97. Guidance initiated.
“business, strengthening our current store base, and leveraging and scaling our supply chain." Fourth Quarter Results For the fourth quarter, net sales decreased 3.4% to $1.75 billion and comparable sales declined 5.1%. Sales were impacted by 6.4% fewer transactions, partially offset by a 1.3% increase in average ticket size. When compared to the fourth”
Earnings Releases
Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. reported the third quarter ended October 29, 2022 results: revenue $1.49 billion, net income $131.7 million, EPS $1.62. Guidance raised.
“in stores and online through consistent operational excellence, strong financial discipline, and executing our store and omnichannel expansion plans." Net sales were $1.49 billion, a decrease of 6.2%, compared to $1.59 billion. Comparable sales declined 7.2%. The decline in sales was primarily due to fewer transactions compared to last year, mainly from a”
Theresa E. Palermo was appointed as independent Class II director at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“increased the size of the Board from eight to nine directors and filled the vacancy created by such increase by appointing Theresa E. Palermo, 46, as an independent Class II director.”
Nate M. Taylor resigned as Director at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“In addition, on March 2, 2022, Nate M. Taylor, a Class I member of the Board, notified the Company of his intention to resign from the Board, also effective at the 2022 Annual Meeting.”
Allen I. Questrom retired as Director at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“On March 2, 2022, Allen I. Questrom, an independent Class II member of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the "Company") notified the Company of his intention to retire and not seek re-election as a member of the Board effective upon the expiration of his current term at the Company’s 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 2, 2022 (the "2022 Annual Meeting").”
Chris Turner was appointed as independent Class I director at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“Appointment of Chris Turner to Board of Directors Effective December 17, 2021”
Sharen J. Turney was appointed as independent Class II director at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc..
“Effective August 5, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the "Company") increased the size of the Board by one director (to a total size of nine directors) and filled the resulting vacancy created by such increase by appointing Sharen J. Turney, 64, as an independent Class II director.”
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