{"id":892186,"date":"2025-10-02T18:50:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T22:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/big-5-sporting-goods-corporation-completes-merger-with-a-partnership-comprised-of-worldwide-golf-and-capitol-hill-group\/"},"modified":"2025-10-02T18:50:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T22:50:37","slug":"big-5-sporting-goods-corporation-completes-merger-with-a-partnership-comprised-of-worldwide-golf-and-capitol-hill-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/big-5-sporting-goods-corporation-completes-merger-with-a-partnership-comprised-of-worldwide-golf-and-capitol-hill-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation Completes Merger With a Partnership Comprised of Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"justify\">EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and BETHESDA, Md., Oct.  02, 2025  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (Nasdaq: BGFV) (\u201cBig 5\u201d), a leading sporting goods retailer, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced merger with a partnership comprised of Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group. Upon the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the approval of Big 5\u2019s stockholders, the merger was consummated, with Big 5 surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of such partnership.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Pursuant to the definitive merger agreement and subject to the terms and satisfaction of its conditions, Big 5 stockholders are entitled to receive $1.45\u00a0per share in cash. This represents a premium of approximately 36% to Big 5\u2019s 60-day volume weighted average trading price prior to the transaction\u2019s announcement.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cThis transaction marks an exciting new chapter for Big 5 that allows the company to carry on its legacy of serving customers with quality sporting goods at an exceptional value while maximizing return for our stockholders,\u201d said\u00a0Steven G. Miller, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of\u00a0Big 5. \u201cI want to thank our dedicated employees, loyal customers and valued vendors who continue to support Big 5 in each of the communities we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Worldwide Golf is a leading nationwide retailer of golf equipment, apparel, shoes and accessories. Capitol\u00a0Hill Group\u00a0is a\u00a0Bethesda, Maryland-based private investment firm with diversified holdings, including retail. This acquisition combines Capitol Hill Group\u2019s financial resources with Worldwide Golf\u2019s specialty retail expertise to provide Big 5 with the long-term capital and strategic support to re-energize growth and further build on its competitive position in the sporting goods retail sector across its western\u00a0United States\u00a0footprint.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\u201cBig 5 has a long and rich retail heritage in the Western United States,\u201d said Ted Shin, CEO of Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group. \u201cWe believe there is a great opportunity to build off of that legacy and enhance the enjoyment in sports for our current and future customers and communities. We look forward to unlocking future growth opportunities for Big 5 for the benefit of our customers, vendor partners and employees.\u201d<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">In connection with the closing of the merger, Big 5\u2019s common stock will no longer be listed on the\u00a0Nasdaq Stock Exchange, and Big 5 will cease to be a publicly traded company. Big 5 will remain an independent company within the\u00a0Capitol Hill Group\u00a0portfolio and leverage the combined resources of the partnership.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Moelis &amp; Company LLC\u00a0served as financial advisor and\u00a0Latham &amp; Watkins LLP\u00a0served as legal advisor to Big 5.\u00a0Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &amp; Flom LLP,\u00a0Holland &amp; Knight LLP, and\u00a0Sklar Kirsh LLP\u00a0served as legal advisors to\u00a0Capitol Hill Group\u00a0and its related entities.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong>About\u00a0Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Big 5 is a leading sporting goods retailer in the western\u00a0United States, currently operating 410 stores under the \u201cBig 5 Sporting Goods\u201d name. Big 5 provides a full-line product offering in a traditional sporting goods store format that averages 12,000 square feet. Big 5\u2019s product mix includes athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, as well as a broad selection of outdoor and athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, home recreation, tennis, golf, and winter and summer recreation.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong>About Worldwide Golf<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Worldwide Golf is a leading golf retailer in\u00a0the United States\u00a0and\u00a0Canada. Serving golfing communities since 1963, the company has grown from 1 retail store in\u00a0San Diego\u00a0to 95+ stores across 25 states and built a complementary e-commerce presence through multiple e-commerce sites, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=Jr4VonlYxb2cXpheC_TccDl3GD6ypmm5KwC8b_-HppRyLH7DvTs2_CAQXdxcjL5LLNof0DTdrMIYk1ERyTjXDj0M6SqS1I_k7p9Vpp3YykPUXvutOpcOa9Jz95QJNitA5w_iusRLOZycv1XmriQQUXkzq9OInYaZt-ktCWUcsBteKYaaarCRSZGHK9_QwJAZ-YINf15pmZKneiCum2eQQXDrCY49_6Creo0D1kOSMVGCHfFs1EjBh09MOR41hMXEEwCcyKwjaOk6C6x5k6CFlw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">worldwidegolfshops.com<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=XigzJXdS4wglxtlDz4J0HnkoJCYK66Ff-uTEwU07kq6ilAd1QaymrfkmCtRphocKqdKGUjQDUsSESRJLnvCtxw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">globalgolf.com<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=K0DjJ5UwWWVpEzEprqpkelqnAYfaMi8GozoEJJhYLgpqrw2tmVCaiKTqJMxFlI1aitjjGYLMZ6g3qo0BqdifQi2F9Hq5HkkzknxPvcegCHFOxHPS9CbzjfU25ULkSb_rFBfjEZiU538I945_WCKwJLOwlXei5_tEhLsgP0U2t5nEkl5r6Hd5cxwpcXQfmKeFtZvSQoPHFzatco1sfyjZDrJwyENujJvsBvezR_RaiAIw4d3luDQ4Oslhv-8oSeXqGwul31wXZtDyIBTE5IBMWA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">fairwaystyles.com<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=mSDs1ABjo4-x7SgzWUDZS_5knCvXOc6p1VtXI652svStB2GjNy-zYJjx0floftxaDVYrBDeHN845VNlSwt8MUA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">coolclubs.com<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=wX9xUEcLHVD3PZhqRK1efDl8R-Kpl4FiGUIta3UPn6Jzu67Wr3SKrxJwg_U0lHtL4d0pK4kFZ_GPrPoSwkyVxw==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">getclubs.com<\/a>, among others. The company operates under multiple regional sub-brands, including\u00a0Roger Dunn Golf Shops,\u00a0Edwin Watts Golf Shops, Golfers\u2019 Warehouse, The\u00a0Golf Mart, Van\u2019s\u00a0Golf Shops, Uinta Golf, Las Vegas Golf Superstore, Bobick\u2019s,\u00a0Global Golf Outlet, Mike\u2019s\u00a0Golf Outlet,\u00a0Cool Clubs\u00a0and Golfdom. Over its multiple decades, Worldwide Golf has gained a loyal following with golf enthusiasts and maintained a dominant position in the marketplace.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong>About\u00a0Capitol Hill Group<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Capitol\u00a0Hill Group\u00a0is a private investment firm founded in 1992 and is based in\u00a0Bethesda, Maryland. The firm invests across various stages of company growth from early-stage venture to public equities. The firm currently has private investments in various sectors, including brick and mortar retail, e-commerce, apparel, logistics and real estate.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">\n        <strong>Forward-Looking Statements<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">This communication contains \u201cforward-looking statements\u201d within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements contained in this communication that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as \u201caim,\u201d \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201capproach,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201ccontemplate,\u201d \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201cgoal,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201clook,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cmission,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cpossible,\u201d \u201cpotential,\u201d \u201cpredict,\u201d \u201cproject,\u201d \u201cpursue,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201ctarget,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cwould,\u201d or the negative thereof and similar words and expressions.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Forward-looking statements are based on Big 5, Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group\u2019s management\u2019s current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions made by Big 5,\u00a0Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group, all of which are subject to change. All forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Big 5, Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group\u2019s control, and are not guarantees of future results. These and other forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on any such statements, and caution must be exercised in relying on forward-looking statements. The following factors could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements: (i) the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the merger; (ii) the effect of the merger on Big 5, Worldwide Golf or Capitol Hill Group\u2019s ability to retain and hire key personnel, or their respective operating results and business generally; (iii) there may be liabilities related to the merger that are not known, probable or estimable at this time or unexpected costs, charges or expenses; (iv) the merger may result in the diversion of Big 5, Worldwide Golf or Capitol Hill Group\u2019s management\u2019s time and attention to issues relating to the merger; (v) there may be significant transaction costs in connection with the merger; (vi) legal proceedings or regulatory actions may be instituted against Big 5, Worldwide Golf or\u00a0Capitol Hill Group\u00a0following the merger, which may have an unfavorable outcome; (vii) the ability of\u00a0Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group\u00a0to integrate and implement their respective plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to Big 5\u2019s business as a result of the completed transaction and realize additional opportunities for growth and innovation; (viii) Big 5, Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group\u2019s ability to implement their respective business strategies; (ix) the risks related to Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group\u2019s financing of the transaction; and (x) the unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism, outbreak of war or hostilities or current or future pandemics or epidemics, as well as Big 5, Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group\u2019s response to any of the aforementioned factors. In addition, a number of other important factors could cause Big 5\u2019s actual future results and other future circumstances to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements, including but not limited to those important factors discussed under the headings \u201cForward-Looking Statements,\u201d \u201cRisk Factors\u201d and other sections of Big 5\u2019s Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended\u00a0December 29, 2024, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings made by Big 5, each as filed with the\u00a0Securities and Exchange Commission\u00a0(\u201cSEC\u201d). These risks should not be considered a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainty, and are discussed more fully, along with other risks associated with the transaction, in Big 5\u2019s filings with the\u00a0SEC. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by such factors. Except as required by law, Big 5 does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether because of new information, future developments or otherwise. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Big 5\u2019s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation\u00a0<br \/>Barry Emerson<br \/>Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer<br \/>(310) 536-0611<\/p>\n<p>Investor Relations &#8211;\u00a0ICR, Inc.<br \/>Jeff Sonnek<br \/>Managing Director<br \/>(646) 277-1263<\/p>\n<p>Capitol\u00a0Hill Group<br \/>Main Office<br \/>(202) 543-4212<\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTUzOTQ3NCM3MTc3NTY1IzIwMDcwNTE=\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/MTcxNjIxYzktN2NhOC00ZjJmLWI2M2QtMjFhN2I3MzEwZGI4LTEwMTg2MjQtMjAyNS0xMC0wMi1lbg==\/tiny\/Big-5-Sporting-Goods-Corporati.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (Nasdaq: BGFV) (\u201cBig 5\u201d), a leading sporting goods retailer, today announced the successful completion of its previously announced merger with a partnership comprised of Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group. Upon the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including the approval of Big 5\u2019s stockholders, the merger was consummated, with Big 5 surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of such partnership. Pursuant to the definitive merger agreement and subject to the terms and satisfaction of its conditions, Big 5 stockholders are entitled to receive $1.45\u00a0per share in cash. 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