DICK'S SPORTING GOODS, INC.
Shareholder Proposals
Item 4
Issue a report assessing whether business decisions involving transgenderism were informed by a female-only definition of “woman” and an assessment of attendant risks to females.
The proposal requests that the company publish a report, at reasonable cost and omitting proprietary information, evaluating whether decisions involving transgender-related policies were made using a definition of “woman” limited to adult females and whether such decisions considered risks to females from males claiming female identity in women’s private spaces and sports. The supporting statement cites partnerships, external ratings and public incidents as indicators that existing policies could expose the company to financial, legal, reputational and safety risks. It asks the report to assess those potential risks and the company’s decision framework for addressing issues affecting females, including fairness in athletics and safety in female-only spaces. The request seeks a transparent risk-focused review rather than any specific operational directive.