Big 5 Sporting Investors Greenlight Purchase by Worldwide Sports Group
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 26 2025
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Acquisition Approval: Big 5 Sporting Goods stockholders approved the company's acquisition by WSG Merger LLC during a special meeting on September 26.
Transition to Private Company: The acquisition is expected to be completed around September 30, after which Big 5 will become a privately held company, and its shares will no longer be publicly traded.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
