Big 5 Sporting Goods shares rise 2.16% premarket after postponing special meeting for merger approval.

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation rose 2.16% in premarket trading, with the company postponing its special meeting of stockholders to September 26, 2025, to vote on a proposed merger with Worldwide Golf. The transaction requires approval from a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of Big 5 common stock. Independent proxy advisory firms ISS and Glass Lewis have both recommended in favor of the merger.