ACADEMY SPORTS + OUTDOORS


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Locations: MEXICO, TX, INDIANA, ARMOUR, KATY, US, ILLINOIS, SEARS, AVON, FREDERICKSBURG, NEW ERA, COLOMBIA, ARGENTINA, CUBA, VENEZUELA, BRAZIL, HONDURAS, PUERTO RICO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, GUATEMALA, TEXAS, NORTH CAROLINA, BLACKSTONE, STANLEY, KNIGHTDALE, SHIMANO, NC

Academy Sports + Outdoors Donates over $530K to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® through Annual Holiday Partnership

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

KATY, Texas, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced the donation of over $530,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. The donation is a result of a collaboration between the two organizations to create holiday-inspired t-shirts and pajamas that are uniquely designed by patients at St. Jude Children's Hospital. Of each product sold, a portion of the proceeds were donated back to St. Jude.

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  • KATY, Texas, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") ( Nasdaq: ASO ) today announced the donation of over $530,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® .
  • The donation is a result of a collaboration between the two organizations to create holiday-inspired t-shirts and pajamas that are uniquely designed by patients at St. Jude Children's Hospital.
  • Of each product sold, a portion of the proceeds were donated back to St. Jude.
  • "Academy Sports + Outdoors is proud to partner with an organization like St. Jude who continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young patients and their families," said Matt McCabe, Academy Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conference

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Monday, March 25, 2024

KATY, Texas, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conference:

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  • KATY, Texas, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced its participation in the following upcoming investor conference:
    Presentation materials utilized during this event, as well as a live and replay webcast (for 30 days) of the fireside chat, will be made available on the Company's investor relations website at https://investors.academy.com .

Academy Sports + Outdoors Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Results

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

KATY, Texas, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3, 2024. Fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 included 14 and 53 weeks respectively, compared to 13 and 52 weeks in fourth quarter and fiscal 2022.

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  • The dividend is payable on April 18, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 26, 2024.
  • Academy opened seven new stores during the fourth quarter for a total of 14 stores in 2023.
  • “In 2023, topline sales did not meet our expectations, but we were pleased with the Q4 trajectory change.
  • Academy is providing the following initial guidance for fiscal 2024 (year ending February 1, 2025).

Academy Sports + Outdoors to Open 15-17 New Stores as its 2024 New Store Expansion Begins in Raleigh, N.C. and Indianapolis, Ind.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

KATY, Texas, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, is excited to announce it will open 15-17 new stores in its fiscal 2024 year, starting with two new stores in the first quarter in Knightdale, North Carolina and Greenwood, Indiana. The grand opening festivities for the Knightdale, N.C. store took place on March 22-24 while the Greenwood, Ind. store will host its grand opening on April 12-14.

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  • The grand opening festivities for the Knightdale, N.C. store took place on March 22-24 while the Greenwood, Ind.
  • store will host its grand opening on April 12-14.
  • Academy also offers free services such as grill and bike assembly, scope mounting, bore sighting, line winding/spooling, and propane exchange.
  • Individuals interested in careers at Academy can visit careers.academy.com to apply for open positions.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Appoints Monique Picou to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

KATY, Texas, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced that Monique Picou has been appointed to the Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately.

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  • KATY, Texas, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy") (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced that Monique Picou has been appointed to the Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective immediately.
  • "We are pleased to have Monique join our Board," said Ken Hicks, Executive Chairman of Academy.
  • "Monique brings extensive experience in supply chain, logistics, and strategic planning at large technology, retail and manufacturing companies.
  • Since November 2021, Mrs. Picou has served on the board of directors of Ryan Companies US, Inc., a commercial real estate services company.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Results Conference Call

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

KATY, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

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  • KATY, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ("Academy" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: ASO), a leading full-line sporting goods and outdoor recreation retailer, plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2023 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
  • Academy will host a live conference call that day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the financial results.
  • Supplemental materials will be available at the start of the conference call at investors.academy.com .
  • A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available for approximately 30 days by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (U.S.) or 1-412-317-6671 (International) and entering passcode 13744704.

Academy Sports + Outdoors and Grunt Style Foundation Come Together to Support Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors, in partnership with the Grunt Style Foundation is proud to support the education of Children of Fallen Patriots scholars. Through this collaboration, Academy Sports + Outdoors and Grunt Style raised over $250,000 that will fund nearly 50 years of college education, ensuring a brighter future for these deserving scholars. The nonprofit's mission focuses on providing college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. They serve the families of servicemembers from all branches of the armed forces who have died as a result of combat casualties, military training accidents, service-related illnesses, suicide, as well as other duty-related deaths as ruled by the Department of Veterans Affairs. By providing college funding, they aim to alleviate the financial burden faced by these students and ensure they have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports + Outdoors , in partnership with the Grunt Style Foundation is proud to support the education of Children of Fallen Patriots scholars.
  • Through this collaboration, Academy Sports + Outdoors and Grunt Style raised over $250,000 that will fund nearly 50 years of college education, ensuring a brighter future for these deserving scholars.
  • This past summer, the two national brands collaborated on a merchandise program that donated a portion of select Grunt Style-branded product purchases made in participating Academy Sports + Outdoors stores or on academy.com, to Fallen Patriots.
  • said David Kim, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Children of Fallen Patriots

Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Executive Appointment

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

KATY, Texas, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) ("Academy") today announced the appointment of Robert (Rob) Howell to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. In this role, Mr. Howell will oversee supply chain operations, distribution centers, and domestic & international logistics. Mr. Howell will join Academy in February 2024 and report to Sam Johnson, President of Academy.

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  • KATY, Texas, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. ( Nasdaq: ASO ) ("Academy") today announced the appointment of Robert (Rob) Howell to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer.
  • In this role, Mr. Howell will oversee supply chain operations, distribution centers, and domestic & international logistics.
  • Mr. Howell will join Academy in February 2024 and report to Sam Johnson, President of Academy.
  • Mr. Howell brings nearly 30 years of supply chain, distribution, and logistics experience to Academy.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Announces Executive Appointment

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

KATY, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced the appointment of Chad Fox to a newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer. In this role, Mr. Fox will oversee omnichannel, marketing, customer insights, and customer care. Mr. Fox joined Academy in January 2024, and reports directly to Steve Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

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  • KATY, Texas, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) today announced the appointment of Chad Fox to a newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer.
  • In this role, Mr. Fox will oversee omnichannel, marketing, customer insights, and customer care.
  • Mr. Fox joined Academy in January 2024, and reports directly to Steve Lawrence, Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
  • Mr. Fox brings nearly 25 years of retail, agency, and consumer packaged goods marketing experience to Academy.

Academy Sports + Outdoors Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

KATY, Texas, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the third quarter date ended October 28, 2023.

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  • Third Quarter GAAP Diluted EPS of $1.31, or $1.38 Adjusted Diluted EPS
    KATY, Texas, Nov. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASO) ("Academy" or the "Company") today announced its financial results for the third quarter date ended October 28, 2023.
  • "Our sales and net earnings for the third quarter came in below expectations, primarily driven by weakening consumer sentiment coupled with above normal temperatures that negatively impacted demand for Fall product.
  • Beyond this holiday, we remain focused on executing our long-term strategy and investing in our growth initiatives.
  • We believe that we have a solid operating model, a strong value position and deep customer affinity that will allow us to continue to grow and expand our footprint.”