of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Senior Secured Notes On May 14, 2026, Academy, Ltd. (the “Issuer”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”), issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”) in a private placement conducted pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The Issuer used the net proceeds from the Notes to fund the…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information set forth in

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement. The information set forth in

Regulation FD Disclosure. On May 4, 2026, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Academy, Ltd. (the “Issuer”), intends to offer for sale to eligible purchasers in a private placement pursuant to Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). The Issuer intends to use the net proce…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 17, 2026, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including exhibits, is being furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On December 9, 2025, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended November 1, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including exhibits, is being furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to

Director — Michael Dastugue, Shannon Hennessy, Clay Johnson: The filing discloses the appointment of three new independent directors to fill vacancies created by a board size increase, which is a routine governance action rather than an executive departure.

Director — Chris Turner: An independent director resigned without dispute, representing a standard board turnover event rather than a senior executive departure.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On September 2, 2025, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended August 2, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including exhibits, is being furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings with the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Material Modification to Rights of Security Holders. The information set forth under

Director — Scott Boatwright: An independent director resigned without dispute, resulting in a board size reduction rather than a replacement, which is a standard governance change with low operational impact.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 20, 2025, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the fiscal year ended February 1, 2025. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including exhibits, is being furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On December 10, 2024, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing results for the fiscal quarter ended November 2, 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including exhibits, is being furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to

Other Events. On September 5, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend with respect to the quarter ended August 3, 2024 of $0.11 per share of outstanding common stock of the Company, payable on October 17, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 19, 2024.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On September 10, 2024, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended August 3, 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including exhibits, is being furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to

Other Events. Quarterly Cash Dividend On September 5, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Company’s Board approved the declaration of a cash dividend with respect to the quarter ended August 3, 2024 of $0.11 per share of outstanding common stock of the Company, payable on October 17, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 19, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Other Events. On June 6, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend with respect to the quarter ended May 4, 2024 of $0.11 per share of outstanding common stock of the Company, payable on July 18, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 20, 2024.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On June 11, 2024, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended May 4, 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including exhibits, is being furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to

Other Events. Quarterly Cash Dividend On June 6, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Company’s Board approved the declaration of a cash dividend with respect to the quarter ended May 4, 2024 of $0.11 per share of outstanding common stock of the Company, payable on July 18, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 20, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Director — Scott Boatwright: The filing discloses the appointment of a new independent director to fill a vacancy created by a board size increase, which is a routine governance action rather than an executive departure.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On March 21, 2024, Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing financial results for the fiscal year ended February 3, 2024. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including exhibits, is being furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) pursuant to

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On March 8, 2024 Academy, Ltd. (“Academy”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (the “Company”), as borrower, New Academy Holding Company, LLC, Associated Investors, L.L.C. and Academy Managing Co., L.L.C., each a direct or indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as guarantors, entered into an amendment (the “ABL Amendment”) to the First Amended and Restated ABL Credit Agreement, dated as of July 2, 2015, with JP…

Other Events. Quarterly Cash Dividend On March 7, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing that the Company’s Board approved the declaration of a cash dividend with respect to the quarter ended February 3, 2024 of $0.11 per share of outstanding common stock of the Company, payable on April 18, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 26, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.