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The Sports Authority Overview

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Was The Sports Authority formerly PE-backed?

Yes. The Sports Authority was formerly owned by 3 private investors.

Where is The Sports Authority headquartered?

The Sports Authority is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.

What sector is The Sports Authority in?

The Sports Authority is a retail company.

When was The Sports Authority founded?

The Sports Authority was founded in 1928.

The Sports Authority, Inc.

1050 West Hampden Avenue,
Englewood, Colorado 80110
United States,
(800) 901-0795
www.sportsauthority.com

The Sports Authority, Inc. is a provider of full-line sporting goods retailers offering a comprehensive high-quality assortment of brand name sporting apparel and equipment at competitive prices. The company operates over 400 stores in 45 states. The Sports Authority, Inc. was formed in 1928 and is based in Englewood, Colorado.


M&A Summary

Buy vs Sell

Year ≤ '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 T
Buy (0.6/yr) # - 1 - - - 2 3
Sell (0.0/yr) # - - - - - - 0
  3

Company Summary

SECTOR

Retail

Established

1928


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