-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, IRNvSD+ITSeX5dHf8EmcY18RbygXDCatwHOLjQtOtHL1MnGWgbIR8fL8f/mj38d8 a+W0M9mvkvhPZl9ypAWKsg== 0000931763-02-002245.txt : 20020626 0000931763-02-002245.hdr.sgml : 20020626 20020626172719 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000931763-02-002245 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020509 ITEM INFORMATION: Changes in registrant's certifying accountant ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20020626 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: HIBBETT SPORTING GOODS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001017480 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING GOODS STORES [5940] IRS NUMBER: 631074067 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0131 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-20969 FILM NUMBER: 02688170 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 451 INDUSTRIAL LANE CITY: BIRMINGHAM STATE: AL ZIP: 35211 BUSINESS PHONE: 2059424292 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 451 INDUSTRIAL LANE CITY: BIRNINGHAM STATE: AL ZIP: 35211 8-K 1 d8k.txt FORM 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ----------- FORM 8-K/A Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 9, 2002 HIBBETT SPORTING GOODS, INC. ----------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 000-20969 63-1074067 - ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------ ------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Incorporation) Number)
451 Industrial Lane Birmingham, Alabama 35211 ------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (205) 942-4292 ---------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ITEM 4. CHANGES IN REGISTRANT'S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANTS On May 15, 2002, Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. ("Hibbett") filed a current report on Form 8-K announcing that its Board of Directors decided not to renew the engagement of its independent public accountants, Arthur Andersen LLP ("Andersen"), and that it selected KPMG LLP to serve as Hibbett's independent public accountants for its fiscal year ending February 1, 2003. This amendment is filed solely to clarify certain information with respect to such decision. As recommended by the Audit Committee, Hibbett's Board of Directors dismissed Andersen as its independent public accountants and notified Andersen of such dismissal on May 9, 2002. As recommended by the Audit Committee, Hibbett's Board of Directors selected KPMG LLP to serve as Hibbett's independent public accountants for its fiscal year ending February 1, 2003 on May 9, 2002. During Hibbett's two most recent fiscal years ended February 2, 2002, the subsequent interim period ended May 4, 2002, and through May 9, 2002 there were no disagreements between Hibbett and Andersen on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure which, if not resolved to Andersen's satisfaction, would have caused Andersen to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreement in connection with its reports. Andersen's reports on Hibbett's consolidated financial statements for each of the fiscal years ended 2002 and 2001, did not contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. Hibbett provided Andersen with a copy of the foregoing disclosure. Attached as Exhibit 16.2 is a copy of Andersen's letter dated June 25, 2002, stating its agreement with these statements. Andersen's report on Hibbett's consolidated financial statements for the year ended February 2, 2002, dated March 13, 2002, was issued on an unqualified basis in conjunction with the filing of Hibbett's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended February 2, 2002, filed May 3, 2002. No reportable events described under Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K occurred within Hibbett's two most recent fiscal years, the subsequent interim period ended May 4, 2002 and through May 9, 2002. During Hibbett's two most recent fiscal years ended February 2, 2002, the subsequent interim period ended May 4, 2002 and through May 9, 2002, Hibbett did not consult with KPMG LLP regarding any of the matters or events set forth in Item 304(a)(2)(i) and (ii) of Regulation S-K. ITEM 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. ------------------------------------------------------------------ (c) Exhibits: The following exhibits are filed as part of this Report. Exhibit Number - -------------- 16.1* Letter, dated May 10, 2002, from Arthur Andersen LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding change in certifying accountant. 16.2 Letter, dated June 25, 2002, from Arthur Andersen LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding change in certifying accountant. 99* Press Release dated May 15, 2002. _______ * Previously filed. 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Dated: June 26, 2002 HIBBETT SPORTING GOODS, INC. By: /s/ Gary A. Smith ----------------------------- Gary A. Smith Chief Financial Officer 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - -------------- ----------- 16.1* Letter, dated May 10, 2002, from Arthur Andersen LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding change in certifying accountant. 16.2 Letter, dated June 25, 2002, from Arthur Andersen LLP to the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding change in certifying accountant. 99* Press Release dated May 15, 2002. _______ * Previously filed. 4 EX-16.2 3 dex162.txt LETTER FROM ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Exhibit 16.2 Office of the Chief Accountant Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 June 25, 2002 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have read paragraphs one through five of Item 4 included in the Form 8-K/A dated May 9, 2002 of Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are in agreement with the statements contained therein. Very truly yours, ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP C. Matthew Lusco caw Copy to: Mr. Gary A. Smith Chief Financial Officer Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----