Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group Acquire Big 5 Sporting Goods
October 2, 2025
A partnership comprised of Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group completed a merger to take Big 5 Sporting Goods private, with Big 5 surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of the partnership. Under the deal, Big 5 stockholders will receive $1.45 per share in cash; the buyers said the combination pairs Capitol Hill Group's capital with Worldwide Golf's specialty retail expertise to re-energize growth.
- Buyers
- Worldwide Golf, Capitol Hill Group
- Targets
- Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation
- Sellers
- Big 5 stockholders
- Industry
- Retail
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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