Academy Sports director Chris Turner resigns
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. reported that independent Class I director Chris Turner has resigned from the Board of Directors.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. reported that independent Class I director Chris Turner has resigned from the Board of Directors. He notified the Board on September 14, 2025, with his resignation effective September 16.
The company states that Mr. Turner’s resignation was not due to any dispute or disagreement with the company or the Board regarding operations, policies, or practices.
8-K Event Classification
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
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What did Academy Sports (ASO) disclose about its Board on this 8-K?
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. disclosed that independent Class I director Chris Turner resigned from its Board. He notified the Board on September 14, 2025, and his resignation became effective September 16, 2025, with no dispute or disagreement cited as the reason.
Who is Chris Turner in relation to Academy Sports (ASO)?
Chris Turner is described as an independent Class I member of the Board of Directors of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. The filing notes that he served as a director and that his resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company or its Board.
When is Chris Turner’s resignation from Academy Sports (ASO) effective?
Chris Turner’s resignation from the Board of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. is effective September 16, 2025. He notified the Board of his decision on September 14, 2025, creating a short, clearly defined transition window between notice and effectiveness.
Did Chris Turner resign from Academy Sports (ASO) over a disagreement?
No. The company states that Chris Turner’s resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. or its Board regarding operations, policies, or practices, indicating an orderly and non-contentious departure from the Board.
What SEC item did Academy Sports (ASO) use to report this director change?
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. reported Chris Turner’s resignation under Item 5.02, which covers departures of directors or certain officers, elections of directors, appointments of certain officers, and compensatory arrangements. This item is used to formally disclose key leadership changes.
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On September 14, 2025, Chris Turner an independent Class I member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Board of his resignation as a director of the Company, effective September 16.
Mr. Turner’s resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company or the Board on any matter relating to the operations, policies or practices of the Company.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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September 16, 2025 | By: | /s/ | Brandy Treadway | |||||||||||
| Name: | Brandy Treadway | |||||||||||||
| Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary | |||||||||||||