UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(RULE 14a-101)
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
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Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the Registrant)
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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting
to be held on June 3, 2009, for Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc.
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are
available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important
information contained in the proxy materials before voting. To view the proxy statement and annual
report, go to www.proxydocs.com/dks. To vote your proxy while visiting this site you will need the
12 digit control number in the box below.
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Under new United States Securities and Exchange
Commission rules, proxy materials do not have to be
delivered in paper. Proxy materials can be distributed
by making them available on the Internet. We
have chosen to adopt these rules and need YOUR
participation.
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If you want to receive a paper or e-mail notice of
the proxy material, you may request one. There is
no charge to you for requesting a copy. In order
to receive a paper package in time for this years
annual
meeting, you must make this request on or
before May 22, 2009.
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View Materials Online at www.proxydocs.com/dks
A convenient way to view proxy materials and VOTE!
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Material may be requested by one of the following methods:
INTERNET
www.investorelections.com/dks
TELEPHONE
(866) 648-8133
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view your proxy materials online, go to www.proxydocs.com/dks. Have the 12 digit control number
available when you access the website and follow the instructions.
Dicks Sporting Goods, Inc. Notice of Annual Meeting
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Date:
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June 3, 2009
1:30 p.m. (local time)
Hyatt Regency, 1111 Airport Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15231 |
The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to take action on two proposals:
Proposal
One Election of three (3) Class A Directors, each for terms that expire in 2012.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR each of the Class A Directors.
Proposal
Two Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Companys independent
registered public accounting firm.
The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Should you require directions to the annual meeting, please call (724) 273-3128
Vote In Person Instructions: While we encourage shareholders to vote by the means indicated above,
a shareholder is entitled to vote in person at the annual meeting. Additionally, a shareholder who
has submitted a proxy before the meeting, may revoke that proxy in person at the annual meeting.