 | | Q: | What is Big 5 Sporting Goods’ ticker symbol and on what exchange does it trade? | | A: | Big 5 trades on The Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "BGFV" |
| Q: | What does Big 5 Sporting Goods (Big 5) do? | | A: | Big 5 is the leading sporting goods retailer in the western United States, operating 415 stores in 12 Western states under the "Big 5 Sporting Goods" name. Big 5 provides a full-line product offering in a traditional sporting goods store format. Big 5's sells athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, as well as a broad selection of athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, snowboarding and in-line skating. |
| Q: | When did Big 5 go public and at what price? | | A: | Big 5 completed its initial public offering in mid-2002 at a price of $13.00 per share |
| Q: | What is Big 5’s year end? | | A: | Big 5’s fiscal year end is the Sunday closest to the calendar year end. |
| Q: | Does Big 5 pay a dividend? | | A: | Big 5 currently pays a cash dividend at an annual rate of $0.30 per share of outstanding common stock. |
| Q: | How many shares outstanding? | | A: | Big 5 has approximately 21.7 million shares of common stock outstanding. |
| Q: | Who are Big 5’s auditors? | | A: | Big 5’s auditors are;
Deloitte & Touche LLP
350 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90071-3462
(213) 688-0800
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| Q: | Where is Big 5's headquarters? | | A: | Big 5's headquarters are located in El Segundo, California. |
| Q: | How can I get a copy of Big 5's latest financial report? | | A: | You may view the company's latest SEC Filings electonically on our website.
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| Q: | How can I get a history of Big 5's closing stock price? | | A: | The investor relations section of www.big5corp.com contains a
closing stock price chart. |
| Q: | How do I contact investor relations? | | A: | John Mills (310) 954-1105 |
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