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Galyan's Trading Company was an American sporting goods chain. It was founded in Plainfield, Indiana. The store began in 1946 as a grocery store, founded by Albert and Naomi Galyan. By the 1960s, the Galyans began selling sporting goods instead. The chain was purchased in 1995 by The Limited.
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Jun 22, 2004 · NEW YORK — Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire Galyan’s Trading Company Inc. in a deal valued at $362 million. Under terms of the merger, Dick’s will purchase all...
Jun 28, 2004 · Dick s is acquiring Galyans at $16.75 per share, or $305 million in cash, and approximately $57 million net debt for a total deal value of $362 million. DKS said Galyans generated $719 million in sales over the last 12 months ended in April.
Galyan's Trading Company began as a single store founded in Indianapolis in 1946 by Albert Galyan and his wife, Naomi. Galyan's was originally a grocery that also sold hunting and fishing supplies. Gradually it evolved into a small, successful sporting goods store.
Oct 7, 2004 · Of the nearly 300 people that worked at Galyans' corporate headquarters in Plainfield, only about 30 to 40 have taken jobs with Dick's Sporting Goods in Pittsburgh. A Dick's spokesman says the recently built Galyans corporate office building will shut down completely sometime next year.
3 days ago · The name change is the most obvious sign to customers that Dick's Sporting Goods has completed its acquisition of all 47 Galyan's stores, plus a few stores in various stages of opening.
Jun 21, 2004 · Dick's Sporting Goods and Galyan's Trading Company have entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger for Dick's to acquire all of the issued and outstanding stock of Galyan's. Under the terms of the agreement, Galyan's shareholders would receive $16.75 per share in cash.
PITTSBURGH, Pa., June 21, 2004 - Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE: DKS) announced today that it and Galyan’s Trading Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLYN) have entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger for Dick’s to acquire all of the issued and outstanding stock of Galyan’s.
Oct 19, 2005 · Engineers and support staff are moving to the former Galyans corporate headquarters. Pressed for time, Rolls Royce wanted offices near the airport and ready in weeks.
