8-K
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 12, 2024

 

 

SPORTSMAN'S WAREHOUSE HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

Delaware

001-36401

39-1975614

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

1475 West 9000 South

Suite A

 

West Jordan, Utah

 

84088

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 801 566-6681

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading
Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $.01 par value

 

SPWH

 

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On April 12, 2024, Erica Fortune, Gregory P. Hickey and Philip C. Williamson notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) of his or her intention to resign as a member of the Board effective immediately prior to the commencement of the Company’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders (such time, the “Effective Time”). Each of Ms. Fortune’s, Mr. Hickey’s and Mr. Williamson’s decision to resign from the Board was not as a result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

 

The Board also approved the reduction of the size of the Board from nine (9) to six (6) directors, effective as of the Effective Time.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On April 17, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing the resignations of Ms. Fortune, Mr. Hickey and Mr. Williamson as directors of the Company, effective upon the Effective Time. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

 

The information in this Item 7.01 and the related information in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

Exhibit 99.1.

Press Release, dated April 17, 2024

 

 

Exhibit 104.

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

SPORTSMAN'S WAREHOUSE HOLDINGS, INC.

 

 

 

 

Date:

April 17, 2024

By:

/s/ Jeff White

 

 

Name:

Title:

Jeff White,
Secretary and Chief Financial Officer

 


EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

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Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. Reduces Size of its Board of Directors

 

Board to Transition from Nine to Six Members Following the Voluntary Resignations of Three Directors

 

WEST JORDAN, Utah, April 17, 2024 – Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. (“Sportsman’s Warehouse” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SPWH) announced today that Erica Fortune, Gregory P. Hickey and Philip C. Williamson have each notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of their intention to resign as a member of the Board prior to the commencement of the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Upon the effectiveness of these resignations, the Board will reduce its size from nine to six members.

 

“We would like to thank Erica, Greg and Philip for their valuable service on the Board,” said Rich McBee, Chairman of the Board. “Each of them brought unique skillsets and insights during their tenures, and Sportsman’s Warehouse has greatly benefited from their experience. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.”

 

Mr. McBee continued, “The decision to reduce the size of the Board following these resignations is in-line with our stated focus on managing our expense structure and right-sizing all elements of the organization. As we execute our strategy to return the business to profitability and growth under President and CEO Paul Stone, we believe we are well positioned to regain our edge as the local outdoor retailer of choice, and ultimately to enhance shareholder value in the process.”

 

Following these anticipated changes, half of the Company’s Board will have been added within the past year.

 

About Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc.

 

Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. is an outdoor specialty retailer focused on meeting the needs of the seasoned outdoor veteran, the first-time participant, and everyone in between. We provide outstanding gear and exceptional service to inspire outdoor memories.

 

For press releases and certain additional information about the Company, visit the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.sportsmans.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our ability to execute our strategy to return the business to profitability and growth


Exhibit 99.1

and to enhance shareholder value in the future. Investors can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as “aim,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “can have,” “could,” “due,” “estimate,” “expect,” “goal,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “objective,” “plan,” “positioned,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar terms and phrases. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about our business and the industry in which we operate, and our management’s beliefs and assumptions. We derive many of our forward-looking statements from our own operating budgets and forecasts, which are based upon many detailed assumptions. While we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, we caution that predicting the impact of known factors is very difficult, and we cannot anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. The Company cannot assure investors that future developments affecting the Company will be those that it has anticipated. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to many factors including, but not limited to: current and future government regulations relating to the sale of firearms and ammunition, which may impact the supply and demand for the Company’s products and ability to conduct its business; the Company’s retail-based business model, which is impacted by general economic and market conditions and economic, market and financial uncertainties that may cause a decline in consumer spending; the impact of general macroeconomic conditions, such as labor shortages, inflation, rising interest rates, economic slowdowns, recessions or market corrections, liquidity concerns at, and failures of, banks and other financial institutions, and tightening credit markets on the Company’s operations; the Company’s concentration of stores in the Western United States and related weather conditions; competition in the outdoor activities and specialty retail market and the potential for increased competition; changes in consumer demands; the Company’s expansion into new markets and planned growth; and other factors that are set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024, which was filed with the SEC on April 4, 2024, and the Company’s other public filings made with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if any of the Company’s assumptions prove incorrect, the Company’s actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by the Company in this press release speaks only as of the date on which the Company makes it. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by any applicable securities laws.

 

Investor Contact:

Riley Timmer

Vice President, Investor Relations

Sportsman’s Warehouse

(801) 304-2816

investors@sportsmans.com