Worldwide Golf Group to Acquire Big 5 Sporting Goods, Taking it Private
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 26 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Acquisition Approval: Big 5 Sporting Goods stockholders have approved the acquisition by WSG Merger, a subsidiary of Worldwide Golf Group.
Transition to Private Company: The transaction is expected to close around September 30, 2025, after which Big 5 will become a private company and its stock will be delisted from public markets.
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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.
