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<CONFORMED-NAME>BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORP
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<STREET1>2525 EAST EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD
<CITY>EL SEGUNDO
<STATE>CA
<ZIP>90245-4632
<PHONE>3102977706
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<STREET1>2525 EAST EL SEGUNDO BOULEVARD
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<B><FONT size="2">As filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on June&nbsp;5, 2002</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="2">Registration No.&nbsp;333-68094</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="5">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="2">Washington, D.C. 20549</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="5">AMENDMENT NO. 2</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="5">TO</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="5">FORM S-1</FONT></B>
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<B>REGISTRATION STATEMENT</B>
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<B>Under</B>
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<B>THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933</B>
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<B><FONT size="6">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="1">(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its
charter)</FONT></B>
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    <B><FONT size="1">Delaware</FONT></B></DIV>
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    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <B><FONT size="1">5941</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <B><FONT size="1">95-4388794</FONT></B></TD>
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    <B><FONT size="1">(State or other jurisdiction<BR>
    of incorporation or organization)</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="center" valign="top">
    <B><FONT size="1">(Primary Standard Industrial<BR>
    Classification Code Number)</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="center" valign="top">
    <B><FONT size="1">(I.R.S. Employer<BR>
    Identification Number)</FONT></B></TD>
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<B><FONT size="2">2525 East El Segundo Boulevard</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="2">El Segundo, California 90245</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="2">(310)&nbsp;536-0611</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="1">(Address, including zip code, and telephone
number, including area code, of</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="1">Registrant&#146;s principal executive
offices)</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="2">Gary S. Meade, Esq.</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="2">Senior Vice President &#38; General
Counsel</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="2">Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation</FONT></B>
</DIV>

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<B><FONT size="2">2525 East El Segundo Boulevard</FONT></B>
</DIV>

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<B><FONT size="2">El Segundo, California 90245</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="2">(310)&nbsp;536-0611</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="1">(Name, address, including zip code, and
telephone number, including area code, of agent for
services)</FONT></B>
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<B><I><FONT size="2">Copies to:</FONT></I></B>

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    <B><FONT size="2">Andrew W. Gross, Esq.<BR>
    Irell &#38; Manella LLP<BR>
    1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite&nbsp;900<BR>
    Los Angeles, CA 90067-4276<BR>
    (310) 277-1010</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="center" valign="top">
    <B><FONT size="2">Gregg A. Noel, Esq.<BR>
    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &#38; Flom LLP<BR>
    300 South Grand Avenue<BR>
    Los Angeles, CA 90071<BR>
    (213) 687-5000</FONT></B></TD>
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<B><FONT size="2">Approximate date of commencement of proposed
sale to the public:</FONT></B>

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<FONT size="2">As soon as practicable after this registration
statement becomes effective.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If any of the securities being registered on this
form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant
to Rule&nbsp;415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the
following box.&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If this Form is filed to register additional
securities for an offering pursuant to Rule&nbsp;462(b) under
the Securities Act, check the following box and list the
Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same
offering.&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed
pursuant to Rule&nbsp;462(c) under the Securities Act, check the
following box and list the Securities Act registration statement
number of the earlier effective registration statement for the
same
offering.&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;<U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed
pursuant to Rule&nbsp;462(d) under the Securities Act, check the
following box and list the Securities Act registration statement
number of the earlier effective registration statement for the
same
offering.&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>&nbsp;<U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be
made pursuant to Rule&nbsp;434 under the Securities Act, check
the following
box.&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT face="wingdings">&#111;</FONT>
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<B><FONT size="2">CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE</FONT></B>

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    <B><FONT size="2">Title of Each Class of Securities<BR>
    to be Registered</FONT></B></TD>
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    <B><FONT size="2">Proposed Maximum Aggregate Offering
    price(1)(2)</FONT></B></TD>
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    <B><FONT size="2">Amount of<BR>
    Registration Fee(3)</FONT></B></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Common stock, par value $0.01 per share
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="center" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">$141,680,000
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">$13,035
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(1)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Includes shares of common stock that may be sold
    pursuant to the underwriters&#146; over-allotment options.
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(2)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Estimated solely for the purpose of computing the
    amount of the registration fee pursuant to Rule&nbsp;457(o)
    under the Securities Act.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(3)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">A fee of $28,750 was paid by the Registrant in
    connection with the initial filing of this Registration
    Statement on August&nbsp;21, 2001 and accordingly, no additional
    registration fee is due at this time.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<B><FONT size="2">The Registrant hereby amends this Registration
Statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its
effective date until the Registrant shall file a further
amendment which specifically states that this Registration
Statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with
Section&nbsp;8(a) of the Securities Act or until the
Registration Statement shall become effective on such date as
the Commission, acting pursuant to such Section&nbsp;8(a), may
determine.</FONT></B>

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<FONT size="2" color="#E8112D">The information in this
prospectus is not complete and may be changed. We may not sell
these securities until the registration statement filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus
is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not
soliciting an offer to buy these securities in any state where
the offer or sale is not permitted.</FONT><FONT size="2"> <BR>
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<B><FONT size="2" color="#E8112D">SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED
JUNE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2002</FONT></B>

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<FONT size="4">7,700,000 Shares
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<B><FONT size="5">Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation</FONT></B>

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<IMG src="v79751a2v79751l1.gif" alt="(BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS LOGO)">

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<FONT size="4">Common Stock
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Prior to this offering, there has been no public
market for our common stock. We are selling
6,113,343&nbsp;shares of common stock and the selling
stockholders are selling 1,586,657&nbsp;shares of common stock.
We will not receive any of the proceeds from the shares of
common stock sold by the selling stockholders.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The initial public offering price of the common
stock is expected to be between $14.00 and $16.00&nbsp;per
share. We will apply to list our common stock on The Nasdaq
Stock Market&#146;s National Market under the symbol
&#147;BGFV.&#148;
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The underwriters have an option to purchase a
maximum of 1,155,000 additional shares to cover over-allotments
of shares. Of this amount, up to 649,078&nbsp;shares would be
purchased from us and up to 505,922&nbsp;shares would be
purchased from the selling stockholders.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<B><FONT size="2">Investing in our common stock involves risks.
See &#147;Risk Factors&#148; beginning on page&nbsp;6.</FONT></B>

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    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Underwriting</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Proceeds to</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Discounts</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Big 5</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Proceeds to</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Price to</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">and</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Sporting</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Selling</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Public</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Commissions</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Goods</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Stockholders</FONT></B></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Per Share
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="center" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">$
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="center" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">$
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="center" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">$
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="center" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">$
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">$
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">$
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">$
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">$
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Delivery of the shares of common stock will be
made on or
about &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;,
2002.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission
nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved
of these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful
or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal
offense.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<FONT size="2"> </FONT><B><FONT size="4">Credit Suisse First
Boston</FONT></B>

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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2"> </FONT><B><FONT size="4">U.S. Bancorp Piper
    Jaffray</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2"> </FONT><B><FONT size="4">Jefferies &#38;
    Company, Inc.</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2"> </FONT><B><FONT size="4">Stephens Inc.</FONT></B></TD>
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<P align="center">
<FONT size="2">The date of this prospectus is
June &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;, 2002.
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<B><FONT size="2">DESCRIPTION OF ARTWORK:</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The inside front cover contains a map of the
western half of the United States with dots indicating store
locations. The heading of the map states &#147;THE LEADING
SPORTING GOODS RETAILER IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES&#148;.
There is a legend on the top right hand side of the map that
indicates the states in which we operate and the number of
stores in each state.
</FONT>

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<FONT size="2">Below the map there are two photographs of front
entrances to Big&nbsp;5 Sporting Goods stores.
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<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#000">PROSPECTUS SUMMARY</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#001">RISK FACTORS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#002">FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#003">USE OF PROCEEDS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#004">DIVIDEND POLICY</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#005">CAPITALIZATION</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#006">DILUTION</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#007">SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OTHER DATA</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#008">MANAGEMENT&#146;S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#009">BUSINESS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#010">MANAGEMENT</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#011">RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#012">SECURITY OWNERSHIP BY MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#013">DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#014">DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#015">SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#016">U.S. FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS FOR NON-U.S. HOLDERS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#017">THE SELLING STOCKHOLDERS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#018">UNDERWRITING</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#019">NOTICE TO CANADIAN RESIDENTS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#020">LEGAL MATTERS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#021">EXPERTS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#022">WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#023">SIGNATURES</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#024">EXHIBIT INDEX</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="v79751a2exv3w1w2.txt">Exhibit 3.1.2</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="v79751a2exv3w3.txt">EXHIBIT 3.3</A></TD></TR>
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<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="v79751a2exv5w1.txt">EXHIBIT 5.1</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="v79751a2exv10w1.txt">EXHIBIT 10.1</A></TD></TR>
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<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="v79751a2exv99w1.txt">EXHIBIT 99.1</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="v79751a2exv99w2.txt">EXHIBIT 99.2</A></TD></TR>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">RISK FACTORS
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">13</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">DIVIDEND POLICY
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">14</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">CAPITALIZATION
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">17</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">MANAGEMENT&#146;S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
    FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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    <FONT size="2">SECURITY OWNERSHIP BY MANAGEMENT AND PRINCIPAL
    STOCKHOLDERS
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    <FONT size="2">U.S. FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS FOR NON-U.S.
    HOLDERS
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    <FONT size="2">THE SELLING STOCKHOLDERS
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    <FONT size="2">LEGAL MATTERS
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">64</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
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    <FONT size="2">INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">F-1</FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT size="2">You should rely only on the information
contained in this document or to which we have referred you. We
have not authorized anyone to provide you with information that
is different. This document may only be used where it is legal
to sell these securities. The information in this document may
only be accurate on the date of this document.</FONT></B>

<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">Dealer Prospectus Delivery
Obligation</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<B><FONT size="2">Until &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;,
2002 (25&nbsp;days after the commencement of the offering), all
dealers that effect transactions in these securities, whether or
not participating in this offering, may be required to deliver a
prospectus. This is in addition to the dealer&#146;s obligation
to deliver a prospectus when acting as an underwriter and with
respect to unsold allotments or subscriptions.</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="2">PROSPECTUS SUMMARY</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">This summary highlights information contained
elsewhere in this prospectus. We urge you to read this entire
prospectus carefully, including the &#147;Risk Factors&#148;
section beginning on page&nbsp;6.</FONT></I>

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<B><FONT size="2">Big 5 Sporting Goods</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Overview</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We are the leading sporting goods retailer in the
western United States, operating 261 stores in 10&nbsp;states
under the name &#147;Big&nbsp;5 Sporting Goods.&#148; We provide
a full-line product offering of over 25,000 stock keeping units
in a traditional sporting goods store format that averages
11,000 square feet. We believe that over the past 47&nbsp;years
we have developed a reputation with the competitive and
recreational sporting goods customer as a convenient
neighborhood sporting goods retailer that consistently delivers
value on quality merchandise. We reinforce our value reputation
through weekly print advertising in major and local newspapers
and mailers designed to generate customer traffic, drive sales
and build brand awareness.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Founded in 1955, our accumulated management
experience and expertise in sporting goods merchandising,
advertising, operations and store development have enabled us to
generate consistent, profitable growth. As of March&nbsp;31,
2002, we have realized 25 consecutive quarterly increases in
same store sales over comparable prior periods. All but one of
our stores have generated positive store-level operating profit
in each of the past five fiscal years. For the
twelve&nbsp;months ended March&nbsp;31, 2002, we generated net
sales of $636.4&nbsp;million and adjusted EBITDA of
$58.1&nbsp;million. From 1997 through the twelve months ended
March&nbsp;31, 2002, our net sales and adjusted EBITDA increased
at compounded annual growth rates of 8.9% and 13.0%. We believe
our success can be attributed to one of the most experienced
management teams in the sporting goods industry, a value-based,
execution-driven operating philosophy, a controlled growth
strategy and a proven business model.
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<B><FONT size="2">Our Strengths</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<B><FONT size="2">Leading Position in Established
Markets.</FONT></B><FONT size="2"> We are the market leader in
the western United States, operating almost four times as many
stores in California, and more than twice as many stores in each
of Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Nevada, as any of our
full-line sporting goods competitors.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<B><FONT size="2">Proven Store Format.</FONT></B><FONT size="2">
Our typical store averages 11,000 square feet, is conveniently
located near our target customers in either a free-standing
location or a multi-store shopping center and is designed to
minimize operating and maintenance costs. Our store format
enables us to have substantial flexibility regarding new store
locations and also results in productivity that we believe is
among the highest of any full-line sporting goods retailer, with
net sales per gross square foot of approximately $226 for the
twelve&nbsp;months ended March&nbsp;31, 2002.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<B><FONT size="2">Superior Merchandising
Capabilities.</FONT></B><FONT size="2"> We have developed
considerable expertise in identifying, stocking and selling a
broad assortment of sporting goods at competitive prices. Our
buyers average 17&nbsp;years of experience with us and work
closely with senior management to determine product selection,
promotion and pricing.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<B><FONT size="2">Extensive Advertising Programs and
Expertise.</FONT></B><FONT size="2"> We have advertised almost
exclusively through weekly print advertisements since our
founding in 1955. We believe our print advertising, which
includes the weekly distribution of over 12.5&nbsp;million
newspaper inserts and mailers, consistently reaches more
households in our established markets than that of our full-line
sporting goods competitors. The consistency and reach of our
print advertising programs drive sales, create high customer
awareness of the name Big&nbsp;5 Sporting Goods and reinforce
our reputation for offering quality products at attractive
prices.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<B><FONT size="2">Significant Management
Experience.</FONT></B><FONT size="2"> We believe the experience,
commitment and tenure of our professional staff provide a
substantial competitive advantage. Steven&nbsp;G. Miller, our
President and Chief
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">1
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<DIV align="left">
<FONT size="2">Executive Officer and son of one of our
co-founders, has worked at our company for 33&nbsp;years and our
senior-level managers have worked at our company for an average
of 28&nbsp;years.
</FONT>
</DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<B><FONT size="2">Consistent Growth and Strong Cash
Flow.</FONT></B><FONT size="2"> We have been able to generate
consistent growth, expand margins and increase our profitability
because of our extensive experience, our proven strategy and
steady execution of our business model. Our consistent net sales
growth combined with improved purchasing, inventory management
and economies of scale have enabled us to increase our gross
margin from 32.6% in fiscal 1997 to 34.9% for the twelve months
ended March&nbsp;31, 2002 and our adjusted EBITDA margin from
7.8% in fiscal 1997 to 9.1% for the twelve months ended
March&nbsp;31, 2002.
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<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<B><FONT size="2">Strong Returns on New Store
Openings.</FONT></B><FONT size="2"> We seek to expand our
business with the addition of new stores through a disciplined
strategy of controlled growth. New store openings represent
attractive investment opportunities due to the relatively low
investment required and the relatively short time in which our
new stores become profitable. Based on our operating experience,
new stores in established markets typically achieve store-level
cash-on-cash returns of approximately 35% in their first full
year of operation.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Our Strategy</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our objective is to build upon these competitive
strengths to profitably grow our business and further advance
our position as the leading sporting goods retailer in the
western United States. We intend to accomplish this by:
</FONT>
<P>

<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="1%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">continuing our dedicated focus on execution;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">profitably expanding our store base;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">generating net sales growth through our
    distinctive merchandise mix and advertising programs; and
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">enhancing profitability through increased
    operating efficiencies.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>

<P align="center">
<HR size="1" width="22%" align="center" noshade>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation is a Delaware
corporation. Our principal executive offices are located at
2525&nbsp;East El Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo, CA 90245. Our
telephone number is (310)&nbsp;536-0611.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Big&nbsp;5 is our registered servicemark and
Court Casuals, Golden Bear, Pacifica and Rugged Exposure are our
registered trademarks. All other registered trademarks and trade
names referred to in this prospectus are the property of their
respective owners.
</FONT>

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<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">The Offering</FONT></B>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<TABLE width="100%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="36%"></TD>
    <TD width="1%"></TD>
    <TD width="63%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Common stock offered by us
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">6,113,343 shares
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Common stock offered by the selling <BR>
     stockholders
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">1,586,657 shares
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Common stock to be outstanding after this offering
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">21,299,790 shares
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Use of proceeds
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">We intend to use the net proceeds we receive to
    redeem all of our senior discount notes, redeem all of our
    outstanding shares of Series&nbsp;A preferred stock and
    repurchase up to 413,343 shares of our common stock from our
    non-executive employees at their option. We will borrow under
    our revolving credit facility the additional amounts necessary
    to fully fund these uses.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD valign="top">
</TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">We will not receive any of the proceeds from the
    sale of shares by the selling stockholders.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Listing
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">We have filed an application to have our common
    stock approved for quotation on The Nasdaq Stock Market&#146;s
    National Market under the symbol &#147;BGFV.&#148;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

</TABLE>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Unless otherwise indicated, all share information
in this prospectus is based on the number of shares outstanding
as of March&nbsp;31, 2002 after giving effect to a contemplated
8.1-for-1 stock split and the repurchase of 413,343&nbsp;shares
of our common stock from our non-executive employees (the
repurchase of these shares is at the option of the non-executive
employee-stockholders) and excludes:
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>
<P>

<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="1%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">486,000&nbsp;shares of our common stock issuable
    upon exercise of an outstanding warrant, at a price of $0.00123
    per share;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">3,645,000&nbsp;shares of our common stock
    available for future issuance under our 2002 stock incentive
    plan;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">the possible issuance of up to 649,078 additional
    shares of our common stock that the underwriters have the option
    to purchase from us to cover over-allotments; and
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">the repurchase of up to an additional 160,744
    shares of our common stock from our non-executive employees at
    their option if the underwriters exercise their over-allotment
    option in full.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

</TABLE>

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<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">Summary Consolidated Financial and Other
Data</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The summary data presented below under the
captions &#147;Statements of Operations Data&#148; and
&#147;Balance Sheet Data&#148; for, and as of the end of, the
fiscal years ended December&nbsp;28, 1997, January&nbsp;3, 1999,
January&nbsp;2, 2000, December&nbsp;31, 2000 and
December&nbsp;30, 2001 are derived from our audited consolidated
financial statements, which financial statements have been
audited by KPMG LLP, independent auditors. The consolidated
financial statements as of December&nbsp;31, 2000 and
December&nbsp;30, 2001 and for each of the fiscal years ended
January&nbsp;2, 2000, December&nbsp;31, 2000 and
December&nbsp;30, 2001 and the report thereon are included
elsewhere in the prospectus. The summary data presented below
for the 13&nbsp;weeks ended April&nbsp;1, 2001 and
March&nbsp;31, 2002 and as of March&nbsp;31, 2002 are derived
from our unaudited consolidated financial statements included
elsewhere in this prospectus and include, in the opinion of
management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of
our financial position and operating results for these periods
and as of such date. Our results for interim periods are not
indicative of our results for a full year&#146;s operations. The
information presented below under the captions &#147;Store
Data&#148; and &#147;Other Financial Data&#148; is unaudited.
You should read the following tables in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and
&#147;Management&#146;s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations&#148; appearing elsewhere in
this prospectus.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

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<CENTER>
<TABLE width="100%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="34%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">13 Weeks Ended</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Years(1)</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">April 1,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March 31,</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1997</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1998</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1999</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="27"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="27" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share and store data)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="2">Statements of Operations Data:</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net sales
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">443,541</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">491,430</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">514,324</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">571,476</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">622,481</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">143,179</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">157,133</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Gross profit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">144,648</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">161,187</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">172,472</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">194,436</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">214,802</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">47,837</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">55,007</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Operating income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">23,039</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">30,240</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">31,771</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">40,393</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">42,212</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,011</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,531</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8,737</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,506</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,825</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11,148</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">14,965</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,643</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,530</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Pro forma net income(2)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,436</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,152</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Pro forma earnings per share(2):
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Basic
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.72</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.19</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Diluted
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.71</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.19</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Shares used to calculate pro forma earnings per
    share(2):
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Basic
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">21,304</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">21,300</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Diluted
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">21,790</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">21,786</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="30"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="2">Store Data:</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Same store sales increase(3)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net sales per gross square foot(4)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">196</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">206</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">203</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">217</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">224</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">53</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">55</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">End of period stores
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">210</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">221</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">234</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">249</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">260</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">249</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">261</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Average net sales per store(5)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,218</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,324</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,285</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,405</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,448</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">570</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">603</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="30"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="2">Other Financial Data:</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Gross margin
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">32.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">32.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">33.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">34.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">34.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">33.4</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">35.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Adjusted EBITDA(6)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">34,517</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">39,130</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">41,250</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">49,733</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">54,758</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,585</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12,892</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Adjusted EBITDA margin(7)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Cash flow provided by (used in) operating
    activities
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(408</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">30,561</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,599</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">19,857</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">31,521</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(9,985</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,536</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Cash flow used in investing activities
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(5,151</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(8,500</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(13,075</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(11,602</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(10,510</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1,483</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1,151</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Cash flow provided by (used in) financing
    activities
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,554</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(25,398</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(3,888</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(9,593</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(16,899</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11,067</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(3,577</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">As of March 31, 2002</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Actual</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">As Adjusted(2)</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
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    <B><FONT size="2">Balance Sheet Data:</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Cash
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,673</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,673</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net working capital(8)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">67,419</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">69,439</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total assets
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">252,791</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">252,192</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total debt
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">151,193</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">148,026</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Redeemable preferred stock
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">59,550</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Stockholders&#146; deficit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(80,911</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(16,773</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left">
<HR size="1" width="18%" align="left" noshade>
</DIV>

<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="4%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD><FONT size="2">(1)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Our fiscal year is the 52 or 53&nbsp;week
    reporting period ending on the Sunday closest to the calendar
    year end. Fiscal 1998 consisted of 53&nbsp;weeks as compared to
    52&nbsp;weeks for each of fiscal years 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2001.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD><FONT size="2">(2)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">The pro forma statements of operations data and
    the balance sheet data as adjusted are presented as if this
    offering and the application of the net proceeds occurred at the
    beginning of the periods presented for the pro forma statements
    of operations data and at March&nbsp;31, 2002 for the balance
    sheet data as adjusted.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD><FONT size="2">(3)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Same store sales data for a period presented
    reflect net sales for stores open throughout that period as well
    as the corresponding prior period.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD><FONT size="2">(4)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Net sales per gross square foot is calculated by
    dividing net sales for stores open the entire period by the
    total gross square footage for those stores.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD><FONT size="2">(5)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Average net sales per store is calculated by
    dividing net sales for stores open the entire period by total
    store count for stores open the entire period.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD><FONT size="2">(6)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">EBITDA is net income before extraordinary items,
    interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. In fiscal 1997,
    adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted to exclude non-recurring
    transaction-related expenses of approximately $3.3&nbsp;million,
    and in fiscal 2001, adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted to
    exclude accrued expenses of approximately $2.5&nbsp;million
    relating to litigation regarding the exempt status of certain of
    our store managers. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are not measures
    of financial performance under generally accepted accounting
    principles, or GAAP. Although EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA should
    not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net
    income, cash flows from operating activities and other income or
    cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP, or as
    a measure of profitability or liquidity, we understand that
    EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are widely used by financial analysts
    as a measure of financial performance. Our calculation of EBITDA
    and adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled
    measures reported by other companies.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

</TABLE>

<P align="left">
<FONT size="2">The calculation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are
shown below (dollars in thousands):
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

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<TABLE width="100%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="30%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">13 Weeks Ended</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Years</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">April 1,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March 31,</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1997</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1998</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1999</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Operating income*
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">23,039</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">30,240</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">31,771</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">40,393</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">42,212</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,011</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,531</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Depreciation and amortization
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8,176</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8,890</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,479</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,340</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,031</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,574</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,361</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">EBITDA
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">31,215</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">39,130</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">41,250</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">49,733</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">52,243</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,585</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12,892</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Transaction costs
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,302</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Litigation settlement
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Adjusted EBITDA
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">34,517</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12,892</FONT></TD>
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<DIV align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">*&nbsp;Operating income is net income before
extraordinary items, interest and taxes.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(7)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing
    adjusted EBITDA by net sales.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(8)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Net working capital is defined as current assets
    less current liabilities.
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<B><FONT size="2">RISK FACTORS</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">The value of an investment in us will be
subject to significant risks inherent in our business. You
should carefully consider the risks described below, together
with all of the other information included in this prospectus,
before purchasing our common stock. If any of the following
risks and uncertainties actually occur, our business, financial
condition or operating results could be harmed substantially.
This could cause the trading price of our common stock to
decline, perhaps significantly.</FONT></I>

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<B><FONT size="2">Risks Related to Our Business</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="2">We are highly leveraged and future cash flows
may not be sufficient to meet our obligations and we might have
difficulty obtaining more financing.</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We have, and will continue to have after this
offering, a substantial amount of debt. As of March&nbsp;31,
2002, as adjusted to give effect to the application of our net
proceeds from this offering, the aggregate principal amount of
our outstanding indebtedness would be approximately
$148.0&nbsp;million. Our highly leveraged financial position
means:
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    <FONT size="2">a substantial portion of our cash flow from
    operations will be required to service our indebtedness;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">our ability to obtain financing in the future for
    working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate
    purposes might be impeded; and
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">we are more vulnerable to economic downturns and
    our ability to withstand competitive pressures is limited.
    </FONT></TD>
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<P align="left">
<FONT size="2">If our business declines, our future cash flow
might not be sufficient to meet our obligations and commitments.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If we fail to make any required payment under our
credit facility or indenture, our debt may be accelerated under
these instruments. In addition, in the event of bankruptcy or
insolvency or a material breach of any covenant contained in one
of our debt instruments, our debt may be accelerated. This
acceleration could also result in the acceleration of other
indebtedness that we may have outstanding at that time.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow
from operations to meet our obligations and commitments, we will
be required to refinance or restructure our indebtedness or
raise additional debt or equity capital. Additionally, we may be
required to sell material assets or operations or delay or
forego expansion opportunities. These alternative strategies
might not be effected on satisfactory terms, if at all.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">The terms of our debt instruments impose
operating and financial restrictions on us, which may impair our
ability to respond to changing business and economic
conditions.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The terms of our debt instruments impose
operating and financial restrictions on us, including, among
other things, restrictions on our ability to incur additional
indebtedness, create or allow liens, pay dividends, engage in
mergers, acquisitions or reorganizations or make specified
capital expenditures. For example, our ability to engage in the
foregoing transactions will depend upon, among other things, our
level of indebtedness at the time of the proposed transaction
and whether we are in default under our financing agreements. As
a result, our ability to respond to changing business and
economic conditions and to secure additional financing, if
needed, may be significantly restricted, and we may be prevented
from engaging in transactions that might further our growth
strategy or otherwise benefit us without obtaining consent from
our lenders. In addition, our credit facility is secured by a
first priority security interest in our trade accounts
receivable, merchandise inventories, service marks and
trademarks and other general intangible assets, including trade
names. In the event of our insolvency, liquidation, dissolution
or reorganization, the lenders under our debt instruments would
be entitled to payment in full from our assets before
distributions, if any, were made to our stockholders.
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<B><FONT size="2">If we are unable to successfully implement our
controlled growth strategies or manage our growing business, our
future operating results could suffer.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">One of our strategies includes opening profitable
stores in new and existing markets. Our ability to successfully
implement our growth strategy could be negatively affected by
any of the following:
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    <FONT size="2">suitable sites may not be available for leasing;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">we may not be able to negotiate acceptable lease
    terms;
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    <FONT size="2">we might not be able to hire and retain qualified
    store personnel; and
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    <FONT size="2">we might not have the financial resources
    necessary to fund our expansion plans.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In addition, our expansion in new and existing
markets may present competitive, distribution and merchandising
challenges that differ from our current challenges. These
potential new challenges include competition among our stores,
added strain on our distribution center, additional information
to be processed by our management information systems and
diversion of management attention from ongoing operations. We
face additional challenges in entering new markets, including
consumers&#146; lack of awareness of us, difficulties in hiring
personnel and problems due to our unfamiliarity with local real
estate markets and demographics. New markets may also have
different competitive conditions, consumer tastes and
discretionary spending patterns than our existing markets. To
the extent that we are not able to meet these new challenges,
our net sales could decrease and our operating costs could
increase.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Because our stores are concentrated in the
western United States, we are subject to regional
risks.</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our stores are located in the western United
States. Because of this, we are subject to regional risks, such
as the economy, weather conditions, power outages, the
increasing cost of electricity and earthquakes and other natural
disasters specific to the states in which we operate. For
example, particularly in southern California where we have a
high concentration of stores, seasonal factors such as
unfavorable snow conditions, inclement weather or other
localized conditions such as flooding, earthquakes or
electricity blackouts could harm our operations. If the region
were to suffer an economic downturn or other adverse regional
event, our net sales and profitability and our ability to
implement our planned expansion program could suffer. Several of
our competitors operate stores across the United States and thus
are not as vulnerable to these regional risks.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">If we lose key management or are unable to
attract and retain the talent required for our business, our
operating results could suffer.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our future success depends to a significant
degree on the skills, experience and efforts of Steven&nbsp;G.
Miller, our President and Chief Executive Officer, and other key
personnel who are not obligated to stay with us. The loss of the
services of any of these individuals could harm our business and
operations. In addition, as our business grows, we will need to
attract and retain additional qualified personnel in a timely
manner and develop, train and manage an increasing number of
management level sales associates and other employees.
Competition for qualified employees could require us to pay
higher wages to attract a sufficient number of employees, and
increases in the federal minimum wage or other employee benefits
costs could increase our operating expenses. If we are unable to
attract and retain personnel as needed in the future, our net
sales growth and operating results may suffer.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Our hardware and software systems are
vulnerable to damage that could harm our business.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our success, in particular our ability to
successfully manage inventory levels, largely depends upon the
efficient operation of our computer hardware and software
systems. We use management information
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<FONT size="2">systems to track inventory information at the
store level, communicate customer information and aggregate
daily sales information. These systems and our operations are
vulnerable to damage or interruption from:
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    <FONT size="2">earthquake, fire, flood and other natural
    disasters;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">power loss, computer systems failures, internet
    and telecommunications or data network failure, operator
    negligence, improper operation by or supervision of employees,
    physical and electronic loss of data or security breaches,
    misappropriation and similar events; and
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">computer viruses.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Any failure that causes an interruption in our
operations or a decrease in inventory tracking could result in
reduced net sales.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">If our suppliers do not provide sufficient
quantities of products, our net sales and profitability could
suffer.</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We purchase merchandise from over 780 vendors.
Although we did not rely on any single vendor for more than 5.9%
of our total purchases during the twelve months ended
March&nbsp;31, 2002, our dependence on principal suppliers
involves risk. Our 20 largest vendors collectively accounted for
36.2% of our total purchases during the twelve months ended
March&nbsp;31, 2002. If there is a disruption in supply from a
principal supplier or distributor, we may be unable to obtain
merchandise that we desire to sell and that consumers desire to
purchase. In addition, a significant portion of the products
that we purchase, including those purchased from domestic
suppliers, are manufactured abroad. A vendor could discontinue
selling products to us at any time for reasons that may or may
not be in our control. Our net sales and profitability could
decline if we are unable to promptly replace a vendor who is
unwilling or unable to satisfy our requirements with a vendor
providing equally appealing products.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Because all of our stores rely on a single
distribution center, any disruption could reduce our net
sales.</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We currently rely on a single distribution center
in Fontana, California. Any natural disaster or other serious
disruption to this distribution center due to fire, earthquake
or any other cause could damage a significant portion of our
inventory and could materially impair both our ability to
adequately stock our stores and our net sales and profitability.
If the security measures used at our distribution center do not
prevent inventory theft, our gross margin may significantly
decrease. In addition, because of limited capacity at the
current distribution center, we will need to build a replacement
distribution center in the next 18 to 36&nbsp;months. Any
disruption to, or delay in, this process could harm our future
operations.
</FONT>

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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Some of our compensation practices have been
challenged in a complaint that, if successful, could harm our
financial condition and results of operations.</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">On August&nbsp;9, 2001, we received a copy of a
complaint filed in the California Superior Court in
Los&nbsp;Angeles entitled Mosely, et al., v. Big&nbsp;5 Corp.,
Case No.&nbsp;BC255749, alleging violations of the California
Labor Code and the Business and Professions Code. This complaint
was brought as a purported class action with two subclasses
comprised of our California store managers and our California
first assistant store managers. The plaintiffs allege that we
improperly classified our store managers and first assistant
store managers as exempt employees not entitled to overtime pay
for work in excess of forty hours per week. They seek, on behalf
of the class members, back pay for overtime allegedly not paid,
statutory penalties in the amount of an additional thirty
days&#146; wages for each employee whose employment terminated
in the four years preceding the complaint and injunctive relief
to require us to treat our store management as non-exempt. On
February&nbsp;8, 2002, we filed a joint settlement with the
court. On March&nbsp;27, 2002, the court entered an order
preliminarily approving our proposed settlement of the class
action and setting a hearing for July&nbsp;15, 2002 for the
purpose of granting final approval. Under the terms of the
settlement, we agreed to pay $32.46 per week of active
employment as store manager during August&nbsp;8, 1997 through
December&nbsp;31, 2001, the covered period, and $25.50 per week
of active employment as first assistant store manager during the
covered period to each class member who submits
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<FONT size="2">a valid and timely claim form. We also agreed to
pay attorneys&#146; fees, plus costs and expenses, in the amount
of $690,000, as well as up to $40,000 for the cost of the
settlement administrator. In addition, we agreed to pay the
class representatives an additional aggregate amount of $32,500
for their service as named plaintiffs. We admit no liability or
other wrongdoing with respect to the claims set forth in the
lawsuit. We recorded a charge of approximately $2.5&nbsp;million
in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001 to provide for expected
payments to the class members as well as legal and other fees
associated with the settlement. Once final approval is granted,
the settlement will constitute a full and complete settlement
and release of all claims related to the lawsuit. We intend to
defend the case vigorously if the court does not grant final
approval of the settlement agreement. If the settlement is not
finally approved by the court, an adverse result in this
litigation could harm our financial condition. In addition,
required changes in our labor practices, as well as the costs of
defending this litigation, could have a negative impact on our
results of operations.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Because two equity owners of a substantial
stockholder are members of the board of directors of one of our
competitors, there may be conflicts of interest.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Green Equity Investors, L.P., an affiliate of
Leonard Green &#38; Partners, L.P., holds a significant equity
interest in us and also holds an equity interest in Gart Sports
Company, one of our competitors. John&nbsp;G. Danhakl, an
executive officer and equity owner of Leonard Green &#38;
Partners, L.P., currently serves on our board of directors.
Jonathan Sokoloff and Jonathan Seiffer, equity owners of Leonard
Green &#38; Partners, L.P. and former members of our board of
directors, currently serve on Gart Sports Company&#146;s board
of directors. Mr.&nbsp;Danhakl may have conflicts of interest
with respect to certain matters affecting us, including the
pursuit of certain business opportunities presented to Leonard
Green &#38; Partners, L.P. All potential conflicts may not be
resolved in a manner that is favorable to us. We believe it is
impossible to predict the precise circumstances under which
future potential conflicts may arise and therefore intend to
address potential conflicts on a case-by-case basis. Under
Delaware law, directors have a fiduciary duty to act in good
faith and in what they believe to be in the best interest of the
corporation and its stockholders. Such duties include the duty
to refrain from impermissible self-dealing and to deal fairly
with respect to transactions in which the directors, or other
companies with which such directors are affiliated, have an
interest.
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<B><FONT size="2">Risks Related to Our Industry</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">A downturn in the economy may affect consumer
purchases of discretionary items, which could reduce our net
sales.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In general, our sales represent discretionary
spending by our customers. Discretionary spending is affected by
many factors, including, among others, general business
conditions, interest rates, inflation, consumer debt levels, the
availability of consumer credit, taxation, electricity power
rates, unemployment trends and other matters that influence
consumer confidence and spending. Our customers&#146; purchases
of discretionary items, including our products, could decline
during periods when disposable income is lower or periods of
actual or perceived unfavorable economic conditions. If this
occurs, our net sales and profitability could decline.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Seasonal fluctuations in the sales of sporting
goods could cause our annual operating results to suffer
significantly.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We experience seasonal fluctuations in our net
sales and operating results. In fiscal 2001, we generated 27.3%
of our net sales and 35.5% of our operating income in the fourth
fiscal quarter, which includes the holiday selling season as
well as the peak winter sports selling season. As a result, we
incur significant additional expenses in the fourth fiscal
quarter due to higher purchase volumes and increased staffing.
If we miscalculate the demand for our products generally or for
our product mix during the fourth fiscal quarter, our net sales
could decline, resulting in excess inventory, which could harm
our financial performance. Because a substantial portion of our
operating income is derived from our fourth fiscal
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<FONT size="2">quarter net sales, a shortfall in expected fourth
fiscal quarter net sales could cause our annual operating
results to suffer significantly.
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<B><FONT size="2">Intense competition in the sporting goods
industry could limit our growth and reduce our
profitability.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The retail market for sporting goods is highly
fragmented and intensely competitive. We compete directly or
indirectly with the following categories of companies:
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    <FONT size="2">other traditional sporting goods stores and
    chains;
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    <FONT size="2">mass merchandisers, discount stores and
    department stores, such as Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target,
    JC&nbsp;Penney and Sears;
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    <FONT size="2">specialty sporting goods shops and pro shops,
    such as The Athlete&#146;s Foot and Foot Locker;
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    <FONT size="2">sporting goods superstores, such as The Sports
    Authority and Gart Sports Company; and
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    <FONT size="2">internet retailers.
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<FONT size="2">Some of our competitors have a larger number of
stores and greater financial, distribution, marketing and other
resources than we have. In addition, if our competitors reduce
their prices, it may be difficult for us to reach our net sales
goals without reducing our prices. As a result of this
competition, we may also need to spend more on advertising and
promotion than we anticipate. If we are unable to compete
successfully, our operating results will suffer.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">We may incur costs from litigation or
increased regulation relating to products that we sell,
particularly firearms.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We sell products manufactured by third parties,
some of which may be defective. If any product that we sell were
to cause physical injury or injury to property, the injured
party or parties could bring claims against us as the retailer
of the product. Our insurance coverage may not be adequate to
cover every claim that could be asserted against us. If a
successful claim were brought against us in excess of our
insurance coverage, it could harm our business. Even
unsuccessful claims could result in the expenditure of funds and
management time and could have a negative impact on our
business. In addition, our products are subject to the Federal
Consumer Product Safety Act, which empowers the Consumer Product
Safety Commission to protect consumers from hazardous sporting
goods and other articles. The Consumer Product Safety Commission
has the authority to exclude from the market certain consumer
products that are found to be hazardous. Similar laws exist in
some states and cities in the United States. If we fail to
comply with government and industry safety standards, we may be
subject to claims, lawsuits, fines and negative publicity that
could harm our operating results.
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<FONT size="2">In addition, we sell firearms and ammunition,
products associated with an increased risk of injury and related
lawsuits. Sales of firearms and ammunition represented
approximately 3.1% of our net sales during the twelve months
ended March&nbsp;31, 2002. We may incur losses due to lawsuits
relating to our performance of background checks on firearms
purchases as mandated by state and federal law or the improper
use of firearms sold by us, including lawsuits by municipalities
or other organizations attempting to recover costs from firearms
manufacturers and retailers relating to the misuse of firearms.
In addition, in the future there may be increased federal, state
or local regulation, including taxation, of the sale of firearms
in both our current markets as well as future markets in which
we may operate. Commencement of these lawsuits against us or the
establishment of new regulations could reduce our net sales and
decrease our profitability.
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<B><FONT size="2">If we fail to anticipate changes in consumer
preferences, we may experience lower net sales, higher inventory
markdowns and lower margins.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our products must appeal to a broad range of
consumers whose preferences cannot be predicted with certainty.
These preferences are also subject to change. Our success
depends upon our ability to anticipate and respond in a timely
manner to trends in sporting goods merchandise and
consumers&#146; participation in
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<FONT size="2">sports. If we fail to identify and respond to
these changes, our net sales may decline. In addition, because
we often make commitments to purchase products from our vendors
up to six months in advance of the proposed delivery, if we
misjudge the market for our merchandise, we may over-stock
unpopular products and be forced to take inventory markdowns
that could have a negative impact on profitability.
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<B><FONT size="2">Terrorism and the uncertainty of war may harm
our operating results.</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The terrorist attacks of September&nbsp;11, 2001
have had a negative impact on various regions of the United
States and on a wide range of industries. The terrorist attacks,
as well as the United States&#146; war on terrorism, may have an
unpredictable effect on general economic conditions and may harm
our future results of operations. In the future, fears of
recession, war and additional acts of terrorism may continue to
impact the U.S. economy and could negatively impact our business.
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<B><FONT size="2">Risks Related to This Offering</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Our officers, directors and a substantial
stockholder may be able to exert significant control over our
future direction.</FONT></B>

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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">After this offering, our executive officers and
directors, their affiliates and Green Equity Investors, L.P., an
affiliate of Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners, L.P., will
together control approximately 47.3% of our outstanding common
stock. As a result, these stockholders, if they act together,
may be able to control, as a practical matter, all matters
requiring our stockholders&#146; approval, including the
election of directors and approval of significant corporate
transactions. In addition, we are a party to a stockholders
agreement with Green Equity Investors, L.P. and
Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G. Miller and Mr.&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;W.
Miller that will be amended effective upon the consummation of
this offering. The amended agreement will entitle Green Equity
Investors, L.P. to nominate one director to our board of
directors for as long as it holds at least 5% of our outstanding
shares. The amended agreement also provides that
Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G. Miller and Mr.&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;W.
Miller will vote their shares in favor of Green Equity
Investors, L.P.&#146;s nominee and that Green Equity Investors,
L.P. will vote its shares to elect Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G.
Miller and Mr.&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;W. Miller to our board of
directors. We are also a party to employment agreements with
Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G. Miller and Mr.&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;W.
Miller which will be amended effective upon the consummation of
this offering that will require us to use our best efforts to
ensure that each of them continues to be a member of our board
of directors. As a result, this concentration of ownership and
representation on our board of directors may delay, prevent or
deter a change in control, could deprive our stockholders of an
opportunity to receive a premium for their common stock as part
of a sale of the company or its assets and might reduce the
market price of our common stock.
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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">The price of our common stock after this
offering may be lower than the offering price you pay and may be
volatile.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Prior to this offering, our common stock has not
been sold in a public market. After this offering, an active
trading market in our common stock might not develop. If an
active trading market develops, it may not continue. Moreover,
if an active market develops, the trading price of our common
stock may fluctuate widely as a result of a number of factors,
many of which are outside our control. In addition, the stock
market has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations
that have affected the market prices of many companies. These
broad market fluctuations could adversely affect the market
price of our common stock. A significant decline in our stock
price could result in substantial losses for individual
stockholders and could lead to costly and disruptive securities
litigation. If you purchase shares of our common stock in this
offering, you will pay a price that was not established in a
competitive market. Rather, you will pay a price that was
negotiated with the representatives of the underwriters based
upon a number of factors. The price of our common stock that
will prevail in the market after this offering may be higher or
lower than the offering price.
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<B><FONT size="2">Substantial amounts of our common stock could
be sold in the near future, which could depress our stock
price.</FONT></B>

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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Prior to this offering, there has been no public
market for our common stock. We cannot predict the effect, if
any, that market sales of shares of common stock or the
availability of shares of common stock for sale will have on the
market price of our common stock prevailing from time to time.
All of the outstanding shares of common stock belonging to
officers, directors and other stockholders are currently
&#147;restricted securities&#148; under the Securities Act. Some
of these shares will be included in the sale of shares in this
offering. In addition, we will repurchase up to 413,343 shares
of common stock from non-executive employees, at their option,
with a portion of the proceeds from this offering. Up to
13,599,790 of the remaining shares are eligible for future sale
in the public market at prescribed times pursuant to
Rule&nbsp;144 under the Securities Act, or otherwise. Sales of a
significant number of these shares of common stock in the public
market could reduce the market price of the common stock.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Green Equity Investors, L.P. owns 5,860,973
shares of our common stock and has the right to require us to
register the common stock held by it at any time pursuant to a
registration rights agreement entered into in 1992. In addition,
holders of up to 11,435,925&nbsp;shares of our common stock,
which includes the shares held by Green Equity Investors, L.P.,
and the holder of a warrant to acquire 486,000 shares of our
common stock will have piggyback registration rights after the
consummation of this offering. All of these holders, including
Green Equity Investors, L.P., have agreed not to sell or
otherwise dispose of any of their shares, other than those
shares being sold in this offering, for a period of
180&nbsp;days after the consummation of this offering. If, upon
the expiration of the 180&nbsp;days, Green Equity Investors,
L.P. exercises its right to require us to register its shares
for resale, the market price of our common stock could decline.
</FONT>

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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Our anti-takeover provisions could prevent or
delay a change in control of our company, even if such change of
control would be beneficial to our stockholders.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Provisions of our amended and restated
certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws as
well as provisions of Delaware law could discourage, delay or
prevent a merger, acquisition or other change in control of our
company, even if such change in control would be beneficial to
our stockholders. These provisions include:
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    <FONT size="2">a board of directors that is classified such that
    only one-third of directors are elected each year;
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    <FONT size="2">authorizing the issuance of &#147;blank
    check&#148; preferred stock that could be issued by our board of
    directors to increase the number of outstanding shares and
    thwart a takeover attempt;
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    <FONT size="2">limitations on the ability of stockholders to
    call special meetings of stockholders;
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    <FONT size="2">prohibiting stockholder action by written consent
    and requiring all stockholder actions to be taken at a meeting
    of our stockholders; and
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    <FONT size="2">establishing advance notice requirements for
    nominations for election to the board of directors or for
    proposing matters that can be acted upon by stockholders at
    stockholder meetings.
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<FONT size="2">In addition, Section&nbsp;203 of the Delaware
General Corporations Law limits business combination
transactions with 15% stockholders that have not been approved
by the board of directors. These provisions and other similar
provisions make it more difficult for a third party to acquire
us without negotiation. These provisions may apply even if the
transaction may be considered beneficial by some stockholders.
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<B><FONT size="2">Investors will incur immediate and substantial
dilution in the book value of their investment.</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The initial public offering price will be
substantially higher than the net tangible book value per share
of the outstanding common stock. If you purchase shares of our
common stock, you will incur immediate and substantial dilution
in the amount of $(16.33) per share, based on an assumed initial
public offering price of $15.00 per share, which is the
mid-point of the initial public offering price range set forth
on the cover of this prospectus. This means that if we were to
be liquidated immediately after the offering, there may be no
assets available for distribution to you after satisfaction of
all of our obligations to creditors. Investors will incur
additional dilution upon the exercise of the outstanding warrant.
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<B><FONT size="2">FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Some of the statements under &#147;Prospectus
Summary&#148;, &#147;Risk Factors&#148;, &#147;Management&#146;s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations&#148;, &#147;Business&#148;, and elsewhere in this
prospectus constitute forward-looking statements. These
statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that
may cause our or our industry&#146;s actual results, levels of
activity, performance or achievements to be materially different
from any future results, levels of activity, performance or
achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking
statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking
statements by terminology such as &#147;may&#148;,
&#147;will&#148;, &#147;should&#148;, &#147;expects&#148;,
&#147;plans&#148;, &#147;anticipates&#148;,
&#147;believes&#148;, &#147;estimates&#148;,
&#147;predicts&#148;, &#147;potential&#148;,
&#147;continue&#148; or the negative of these terms or other
comparable terminology.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Although we believe the expectations reflected in
the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot
guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or
achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes
responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these
statements. Except as required by law, we do not intend to
update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of
this prospectus to conform these statements to actual results.
Our forward-looking statements in this prospectus include, but
are not limited to, statements relating to:
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    <FONT size="2">our business strategy;
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    <FONT size="2">our plans and ability to open new stores that are
    profitable;
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    <FONT size="2">our plans and ability to meet the requirements of
    our debt instruments and other financial commitments;
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    <FONT size="2">our estimates regarding capital requirements; and
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    <FONT size="2">any of our other plans, objectives, expectations
    and intentions contained in this prospectus that are not
    historical facts.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Factors that may cause our actual results to
differ materially from our forward-looking statements include,
among others, changes in general economic and business
conditions and the risks and other factors set forth in
&#147;Risk Factors&#148; beginning on page&nbsp;6.
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<B><FONT size="2">USE OF PROCEEDS</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We expect to receive approximately
$83.7&nbsp;million in net proceeds from the sale of shares of
our common stock in this offering based on the sale of
6.1&nbsp;million shares at an assumed initial public offering
price of $15.00&nbsp;per share, the mid-point of the initial
public offering price range set forth on the cover of this
prospectus. If the underwriters exercise their over-allotment
option in full, we expect our net proceeds to be approximately
$92.8&nbsp;million.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We intend to use the net proceeds from this
offering, in addition to drawing upon our credit facility in the
approximate amount of $19.7 million, to:
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    <FONT size="2">redeem in full all of our 13.45% senior discount
    notes due 2008 for an aggregate redemption price of
    approximately $27.3&nbsp;million;
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    <FONT size="2">redeem in full all outstanding shares of our
    redeemable Series&nbsp;A 13.45%&nbsp;senior exchangeable
    preferred stock for an aggregate redemption price of
    approximately $68.2&nbsp;million, net of an agreed upon
    reduction described in the following paragraph; and
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">repurchase up to 413,343&nbsp;shares of our
    common stock from our non-executive employees, at their option,
    at the public offering price as shown on the cover page of the
    final prospectus before deducting underwriting discounts and
    commissions, for an aggregate price of up to approximately
    $6.2&nbsp;million.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Green Equity Investors, L.P., as the holder of
78% of our Series&nbsp;A Preferred Stock, agreed to reduce the
redemption price that would otherwise have been applicable to
the redemption of our Series&nbsp;A preferred stock following
the consummation of this offering by an amount sufficient to
permit us to pay bonuses to our directors and executive officers
in an amount equal to the discounts and commissions on the
shares they sell directly or through family trusts or
partnerships in this offering (approximately $1.7 million if the
underwriters do not exercise their over-allotment option), as
well as to repurchase shares from our other non-executive
employees as described above at the offering price to the
public, rather than the net price to us after deducting
underwriting commissions and discounts. Pending application of
the net proceeds as described above, we intend to invest the net
proceeds in short-term investment grade or money market
securities.
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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We will not receive any of the proceeds from the
sale of shares by the selling stockholders.
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<B><FONT size="2">DIVIDEND POLICY</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We anticipate that we will retain all of our
earnings in the foreseeable future to finance the expansion of
our business and, therefore, we do not anticipate paying any
cash dividends on shares of our common stock in the foreseeable
future. Any payment of cash dividends on our common stock will
be dependent upon the ability of Big&nbsp;5 Corp., our wholly
owned subsidiary, to pay dividends or make cash payments or
advances to us. The agreement governing our credit facility and
the indenture governing our senior notes impose restrictions on
Big 5 Corp.&#146;s ability to make these payments. For example,
Big 5 Corp.&#146;s ability to pay dividends or make other
distributions to us, and thus our ability to pay cash dividends
on our common stock, will depend upon, among other things, its
level of indebtedness at the time of the proposed dividend or
distribution, whether it is in default under its financing
agreements and the amount of dividends or distributions made in
the past. Our future dividend policy will also depend on the
requirements of any future financing agreements to which we may
be a party and other factors considered relevant by our board of
directors, including the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware, which provides that dividends are only payable out of
surplus or current net profits.
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<B><FONT size="2">CAPITALIZATION</FONT></B>

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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The following table sets forth our capitalization
as of March&nbsp;31, 2002:
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<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="1%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">on an actual basis; and
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">on an as adjusted basis to give effect to
    (1)&nbsp;the sale of 6,113,343&nbsp;shares of our common stock
    in this offering at an assumed initial public offering price of
    $15.00&nbsp;per share, which is the mid-point of the initial
    public offering price range set forth on the cover of this
    prospectus, (2)&nbsp;the repurchase of all 413,343 shares of our
    common stock that we may purchase from our non-executive
    employees at their option, (3) the other intended applications
    of the net proceeds and (4)&nbsp;borrowings of
    $19.7&nbsp;million under our credit facility to fund in part the
    intended uses of proceeds described under &#147;Use of
    Proceeds.&#148;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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<TR>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="68%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">As of March&nbsp;31, 2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Actual</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">As Adjusted</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(dollars in millions)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total debt:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Revolving credit facility(1)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">25.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">44.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">10.875% senior notes due 2007
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">103.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">103.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">13.45% senior discount notes due 2008
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">22.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total debt
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">151.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">148.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Redeemable Series&nbsp;A 13.45% senior
    exchangeable preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized
    350,000 shares; issued and outstanding 350,000 shares actual; no
    shares issued and outstanding as adjusted
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">59.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Stockholders&#146; deficit:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized
    2,650,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding actual; no
    shares issued and outstanding as adjusted
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Common stock, $0.01 par value per share,
    50,000,000 shares authorized, 15,599,790 shares issued and
    outstanding, actual; 21,299,790&nbsp;shares issued and
    outstanding, as adjusted
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Additional paid-in capital
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">84.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Accumulated deficit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(88.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(101.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Stockholders&#146; deficit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(80.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(16.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total capitalization
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">129.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">131.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

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<HR size="1" width="18%" align="left" noshade>
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<TR>
    <TD width="4%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD><FONT size="2">(1)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">As of March&nbsp;31, 2002, on an actual basis,
    there was $80.8&nbsp;million available for additional borrowings
    under our revolving credit facility.
    </FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT size="2">DILUTION</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The net tangible book value of our common stock
on March&nbsp;31, 2002 was $(92.5)&nbsp;million, or
approximately $(5.93) per share. Net tangible book value per
share represents the amount of our total tangible assets less
total liabilities and redeemable preferred stock, divided by the
number of shares of common stock outstanding. Dilution in net
tangible book value per share represents the difference between
the amount per share paid by purchasers of shares of our common
stock in this offering and the net tangible book value per share
of our common stock immediately afterwards. After giving effect
to the sale of shares at an assumed initial public offering
price of $15.00 per share, which is the mid-point of the initial
public offering price range set forth on the cover of this
prospectus, and after deducting estimated underwriting discounts
and commissions and offering expenses payable by us, our net
tangible book value at March&nbsp;31, 2002 would have been
approximately $(28.4)&nbsp;million, or $(1.33) per share. This
represents an immediate increase in net tangible book value of
$4.60 per share to existing stockholders and an immediate
dilution in net tangible book value of $(16.33)&nbsp;per share
to new investors purchasing shares of common stock in this
offering. The following table illustrates this dilution on a per
share basis:
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<TR>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="72%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Assumed initial public offering price per share
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15.00</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net tangible book value per share at
    March&nbsp;31, 2002
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(5.93</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Increase per share attributable to this offering
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4.60</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">As adjusted net tangible book value per share
    after this offering
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1.33</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Dilution per share to new investors
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(16.33</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The following table summarizes, on an as adjusted
basis, as of March&nbsp;31, 2002, the total number of shares of
our common stock, the total consideration paid and the average
price per share paid by existing stockholders and by the new
investors in this offering, calculated before deducting the
estimated underwriting discounts and commissions and offering
expenses:
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    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="42%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Shares Purchased</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Total Consideration</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Average Price</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Number</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Percent</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Amount</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Percent</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Per Share</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Existing stockholders
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,599,790</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">73.2%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,214,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7.0%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.46</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">New investors, net of repurchases
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,700,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">26.8%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">85,500,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">92.2%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15.00</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

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<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">21,299,700</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">92,714,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4.35</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The foregoing discussion and tables assume
(1)&nbsp;no exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment
option, (2)&nbsp;no exercise of the outstanding warrant for
486,000 shares of our common stock that is exercisable at
$0.00123 per share and (3)&nbsp;the repurchase of
413,343&nbsp;shares of our common stock from our non-executive
employees. In addition, there are 3,645,000&nbsp;shares reserved
for issuance under our 2002 stock incentive plan. To the extent
the over-allotment option or the outstanding warrant is
exercised, or any shares under the 2002 stock incentive plan are
issued, there may be further dilution to new investors.
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<B><FONT size="2">SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL AND OTHER
DATA</FONT></B>
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The selected data presented below under the
captions &#147;Statements of Operations Data&#148; and
&#147;Balance Sheet Data&#148; for, and as of the end of, the
fiscal years ended December&nbsp;28, 1997, January&nbsp;3, 1999,
January&nbsp;2, 2000, December&nbsp;31, 2000 and
December&nbsp;30, 2001 are derived from our audited consolidated
financial statements, which financial statements have been
audited by KPMG LLP, independent auditors. The consolidated
financial statements as of December&nbsp;31, 2000 and
December&nbsp;30, 2001 and for each of the years ended
January&nbsp;2, 2000, December&nbsp;31, 2000 and
December&nbsp;30, 2001 and the report thereon are included
elsewhere in this prospectus. The selected data presented below
for the 13&nbsp;weeks ended April&nbsp;1, 2001 and
March&nbsp;31, 2002 and as of March&nbsp;31, 2002 are derived
from our unaudited consolidated financial statements included
elsewhere in this prospectus and include, in the opinion of
management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of
our financial position and operating results for these periods
and as of such date. Our results for interim periods are not
indicative of our results for a full year&#146;s operations. The
information presented below under the captions &#147;Store
Data&#148; and &#147;Other Financial Data&#148; is unaudited.
You should read the following tables in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes and
&#147;Management&#146;s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations&#148; appearing elsewhere in
this prospectus.
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    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="43%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">13&nbsp;Weeks Ended</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
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    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Years(1)</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">April&nbsp;1,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March&nbsp;31,</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1997</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1998</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1999</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="27" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(dollars and shares in thousands,</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="27" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">except per share and store&nbsp;data)</FONT></B></TD>
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    <B><FONT size="1">Statements of Operations Data:</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Net sales
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">443,541</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">491,430</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">514,324</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">571,476</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">622,481</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">143,179</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">157,133</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">298,893</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">330,243</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">341,852</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">377,040</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">407,679</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">95,342</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">102,126</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Gross profit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">144,648</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">161,187</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">172,472</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">194,436</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">214,802</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">47,837</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">55,007</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Selling and administrative
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">113,433</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">122,057</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">131,222</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">144,703</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">160,044</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">38,252</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">42,115</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Litigation settlement
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,515</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Depreciation and amortization
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">8,176</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">8,890</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">9,479</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">9,340</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">10,031</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,574</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,361</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Operating income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">23,039</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">30,240</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">31,771</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">40,393</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">42,212</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">7,011</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">10,531</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Interest expense, net
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">12,879</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">22,975</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">21,574</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">22,008</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">19,629</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">5,225</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">4,483</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Income before income taxes and extraordinary gain
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">10,160</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">7,265</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">10,197</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">18,385</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">22,583</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">1,786</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6,048</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Income taxes
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(174</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,838</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">4,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">7,324</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">9,218</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">743</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,479</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Income before extraordinary gain
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">10,334</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">4,427</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6,197</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">11,061</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">13,365</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">1,043</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">3,569</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Extraordinary gain (loss) from early
    extinguishment of debt, net of income taxes(2)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(1,597</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">79</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(372</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">87</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">1,600</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">1,600</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(39</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Net income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">8,737</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">4,506</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">5,825</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">11,148</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">14,965</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,643</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">3,530</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Redeemable preferred stock dividends
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">1,763</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">5,036</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">5,621</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6,400</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">7,284</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">1,750</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">1,964</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Net income (loss) available to common stockholders
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6,974</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(530</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">204</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">4,748</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">7,681</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">893</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">1,566</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

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<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Earnings (loss)&nbsp;per share:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Basic
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">0.23</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(0.03</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">0.01</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">0.30</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">0.49</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">0.06</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">0.10</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Diluted
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">0.21</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(0.03</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">0.01</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">0.30</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">0.48</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">0.06</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">0.10</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Shares used to calculate earnings per share:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Basic
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">30,143</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">15,667</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">15,612</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">15,608</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">15,604</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">15,605</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">15,601</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Diluted
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">33,837</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">15,667</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">16,098</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">16,094</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">16,090</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">16,091</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">16,087</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="1">Store Data:</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Same store sales increase(3)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">5.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">4.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Net sales per gross square foot(4)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">196</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">206</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">203</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">217</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">224</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">53</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">55</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">End of period stores
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">210</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">221</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">234</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">249</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">260</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">249</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">261</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Average net sales per store(5)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,218</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,324</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,285</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,405</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,448</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">570</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">603</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="1">Other Financial Data:</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Gross margin
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">32.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">32.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">33.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">34.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">34.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">33.4</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">35.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Adjusted EBITDA(6)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">34,517</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">39,130</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">41,250</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">49,733</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">54,758</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">9,585</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">12,892</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Adjusted EBITDA margin(7)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">7.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">8.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">8.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">8.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">8.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">8.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Cash flow provided by (used in) operating
    activities
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(408</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">30,561</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">15,599</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">19,857</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">31,521</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(9,985</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">3,536</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Cash flow used in investing activities
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(5,151</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(8,500</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(13,075</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(11,602</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(10,510</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(1,483</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(1,151</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Cash flow provided by (used in) financing
    activities
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">10,554</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(25,398</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(3,888</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(9,593</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(16,899</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">11,067</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(3,577</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="1">Balance Sheet Data:</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Cash and cash equivalents
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">9,792</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6,455</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">5,091</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">3,753</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">7,865</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">3,352</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6,673</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Net working capital(8)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">83,087</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">66,873</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">71,289</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">69,427</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">66,292</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">80,463</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">67,419</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Total assets
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">229,414</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">222,502</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">233,562</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">253,078</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">252,528</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">255,511</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">252,791</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Total debt
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">198,286</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">176,591</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">178,446</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">172,098</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">153,351</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">180,684</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">151,193</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Redeemable preferred stock
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">35,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">39,866</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">45,408</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">51,721</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">58,911</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">54,387</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">59,550</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Stockholders&#146; deficit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(94,510</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(95,102</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(94,902</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(90,156</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(82,476</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(91,929</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">(80,911</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">(1)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Our fiscal year is the 52 or 53&nbsp;week
    reporting period ending on the Sunday closest to the calendar
    year end. Fiscal 1998 consisted of 53&nbsp;weeks as compared to
    52&nbsp;weeks for each of fiscal years 1997, 1999, 2000 and 2001.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(2)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">See &#147;Management&#146;s Discussion and
    Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
    Operations&nbsp;&#151; Impact of New Accounting
    Pronouncements&nbsp;&#151; <I>SFAS No.&nbsp;145</I>.&#148;
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(3)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Same store sales data for a period presented
    reflect stores open throughout that period as well as the
    corresponding prior period.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(4)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Net sales per gross square foot is calculated by
    dividing net sales for stores open the entire period by the
    total gross square footage for those stores.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(5)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Average net sales per store is calculated by
    dividing net sales for stores open the entire period by total
    store count for stores open the entire period.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(6)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">EBITDA is net income before extraordinary items,
    interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. In fiscal 1997,
    adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted to exclude non-recurring
    transaction-related expenses of approximately $3.3&nbsp;million
    and in fiscal 2001, adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted to
    exclude accrued litigation expenses of approximately
    $2.5&nbsp;million relating to the exempt status of certain of
    our store managers. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are not measures
    of financial performance under generally accepted accounting
    principles, or GAAP. Although EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA should
    not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net
    income, cash flows from operating activities and other income or
    cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP, or as
    a measure of profitability or liquidity, we understand that
    EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are widely used by financial analysts
    as a measure of financial performance. Our calculation of EBITDA
    and adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled
    measures reported by other companies.
    </FONT></TD>
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</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">The calculation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are
    shown below (dollars in thousands):
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

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    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">13 Weeks Ended</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Years</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">April 1,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March 31,</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1997</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1998</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1999</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

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<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Operating income*
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">23,039</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">30,240</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">31,771</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">40,393</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">42,212</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,011</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,531</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Depreciation and amortization
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8,176</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8,890</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,479</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,340</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,031</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,574</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,361</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">EBITDA
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">31,215</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">39,130</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">41,250</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">49,733</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">52,243</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,585</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12,892</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Transaction costs
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,302</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Litigation settlement
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,515</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Adjusted EBITDA
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">34,517</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">39,130</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">41,250</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">49,733</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">54,758</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,585</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12,892</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

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<FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<HR size="1" width="18%" align="left" noshade>
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    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="2%"></TD>
    <TD width="95%"></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">*&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Operating income is net income before
    extraordinary items, interest and taxes.
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    <TD width="96%"></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(7)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing
    adjusted EBITDA by net sales.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(8)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Net working capital is defined as current assets
    less current liabilities.
    </FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT size="2">MANAGEMENT&#146;S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="2">AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS</FONT></B>
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Throughout this section, our fiscal years
ended January&nbsp;2, 2000, December&nbsp;31, 2000 and
December&nbsp;30, 2001 are referred to as 1999, 2000 and 2001,
respectively. The following discussion and analysis of our
financial condition and results of operations for 1999, 2000 and
2001 and the 13&nbsp;weeks ended April&nbsp;1, 2001 and
March&nbsp;31, 2002 should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in
this prospectus. Some of the information contained in this
discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this
prospectus, including information with respect to our plans and
strategies for our business, includes forward-looking statements
that involve risk and uncertainties. You should review the
&#147;Risk Factors&#148; set forth elsewhere in this prospectus
for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from the results described in or
implied by the forward-looking statements contained
herein.</FONT></I>

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<B><FONT size="2">Overview</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We are the leading sporting goods retailer in the
western United States, operating 261 stores in 10&nbsp;states
under the name &#147;Big&nbsp;5 Sporting Goods.&#148; We provide
a full-line product offering of over 25,000 stock keeping units
in a traditional sporting goods store format that averages
11,000 square feet. Our product mix includes athletic shoes,
apparel and accessories, as well as a broad selection of outdoor
and athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping,
hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, snowboarding and in-line
skating. We believe over the past 47&nbsp;years we have
developed a reputation with the competitive and recreational
sporting goods customer as a convenient neighborhood sporting
goods retailer that consistently delivers value on quality
merchandise.
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<FONT size="2">Throughout our 47&nbsp;year history, we have
emphasized controlled growth. The following table summarizes our
store count for the periods presented:
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    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">13&nbsp;Weeks Ended</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Year</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">April&nbsp;1,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March&nbsp;31,</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1999</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="2">Big 5 Sporting Goods stores</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Beginning of period
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">221</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">234</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">249</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">249</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">260</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">New stores(1)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Stores relocated
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(4</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(2</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Stores closed
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">End of period
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">234</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">249</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">260</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">249</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">261</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
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<TR>
    <TD width="4%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD><FONT size="2">(1)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Stores that are relocated during any period are
    classified as new stores.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Basis of Reporting</FONT></B>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="97%"></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD></TD>
    <TD>
    <I><FONT size="2">Net Sales</FONT></I></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Net sales consists of sales from all stores
operated during the period presented, net of merchandise
returns. Same store sales for a period reflect net sales from
stores operated throughout that period as well as the
corresponding prior period. New store sales for a period reflect
net sales from stores opened in that period as well as net sales
from stores opened during the prior fiscal year. Stores that are
relocated during any period are treated as new stores.
</FONT>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="97%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD></TD>
    <TD>
    <I><FONT size="2">Gross Profit</FONT></I></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Gross profit is comprised of net sales less all
costs of sales, including the cost of merchandise, inventory
markdowns, inventory shrinkage, inbound freight, distribution
and warehousing, payroll for our buying personnel and store and
corporate office occupancy costs. Store and corporate office
occupancy
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">19
</FONT>

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<DIV align="left">
<FONT size="2">costs include rent, contingent rents, common area
maintenance, real estate property taxes and property insurance.
</FONT>
</DIV>

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<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="97%"></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD></TD>
    <TD>
    <I><FONT size="2">Selling and Administrative</FONT></I></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Selling and administrative includes store
management and corporate expenses, including non-buying
personnel payroll, employment taxes, employee benefits,
management information systems, advertising, insurance other
than property insurance, legal, store pre-opening expenses and
other corporate level expenses. Store pre-opening expenses
include store-level payroll, grand opening event marketing,
travel, supplies and other store opening expenses.
</FONT>

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<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="97%"></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
    <TD>
    <I><FONT size="2">Depreciation and Amortization</FONT></I></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Depreciation and amortization consists primarily
of the depreciation of leasehold improvements, fixtures and
equipment owned by us, amortization of leasehold interest and
goodwill and non-cash rent expense.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Discussion of Critical Accounting
Policies</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In the ordinary course of business, we have made
a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting
of results of operations and financial condition in the
preparation of our financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates
under different assumptions and conditions. We believe that the
following discussion addresses our critical accounting policies,
which are those that are most important to the portrayal of our
financial condition.
</FONT>

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    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="97%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD></TD>
    <TD>
    <I><FONT size="2">Valuation of Inventory</FONT></I></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We value our inventories at the lower of cost or
market using the weighted average cost method that approximates
the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Management has evaluated
the current level of inventories in comparison to planned sales
volume and other factors and, based on this evaluation, has
recorded adjustments to cost of goods sold for estimated
decreases in inventory value. These adjustments are estimates,
which could vary significantly, either favorably or unfavorably,
from actual results if future economic conditions, consumer
demand and competitive environments differ from our
expectations. We are not aware of any events or changes in
demand or price that would indicate to us that our inventory
valuation may be too high at this time.
</FONT>

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<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="97%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD></TD>
    <TD>
    <I><FONT size="2">Valuation of Long-Lived Assets</FONT></I></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Long-lived assets and certain identifiable
intangibles are reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an
asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be
held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount
of the assets to future net cash flows estimated by us to be
generated by these assets. If such assets are considered to be
impaired, the impairment to be recognized is the amount by which
the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the
assets. We are not aware of any events or changes in
circumstances that would indicate to us that our long-lived
assets are over-valued or that would require an impairment
consideration at this time.
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">20
</FONT>

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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Results of Operations</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The following table sets forth selected items
from our statements of operations as a percentage of our net
sales for the periods indicated:
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    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">13 Weeks Ended</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Year</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">April 1,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March 31,</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1999</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net sales
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Costs of sales
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">66.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">66.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">65.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">66.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">65.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

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<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Gross profit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">33.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">34.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">34.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">33.4</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">35.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Selling and administrative
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">25.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">25.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">25.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">26.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">26.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Litigation settlement
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.4</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Depreciation and amortization
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Operating income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Interest expense, net
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Income before income tax expense
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Income tax expense
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.3</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Net income
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.9</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2.4</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.8</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2.3</FONT></TD>
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<B><I><FONT size="2">13 Weeks Ended March&nbsp;31, 2002 Compared
to 13 Weeks Ended April&nbsp;1, 2001</FONT></I></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Net Sales. </FONT></I><FONT size="2">Net sales
increased by $13.9&nbsp;million, or 9.7%, to $157.1&nbsp;million
in the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2002 from $143.2&nbsp;million in
the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2001. This growth reflected an
increase of $9.3&nbsp;million in same store sales and an
increase of $6.7&nbsp;million in new store sales, which
reflected the opening of one new store during the first
13&nbsp;weeks of 2002 and 15 new stores in fiscal 2001. The
remaining variance was attributable to net sales from closed
stores. Same store sales increased 6.6% in the first
13&nbsp;weeks of 2002 versus the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2001,
representing the twenty-fifth consecutive quarterly increase in
same store sales over comparable prior periods. The increase in
same store sales was primarily attributable to higher sales in
the majority of our merchandise categories. Store count at the
end of the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2002 was 261 versus 249 at the
end of the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2001. We opened one new store
in the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2002 and two new stores, both of
which were replacement stores, in the first 13&nbsp;weeks of
2001.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Gross Profit. </FONT></I><FONT size="2">Gross
profit increased by $7.2&nbsp;million, or 15.0%, to
$55.0&nbsp;million in the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2002 from
$47.8&nbsp;million in the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2001. Gross
profit margin was 35.0% in the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2002
compared to 33.4% in the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2001. We were
able to achieve higher gross profit margins primarily due to
improved selling margins in the majority of our product
categories as well as increased same store sales, which caused
store occupancy costs as a percentage of sales to decrease.
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<I><FONT size="2">Selling and Administrative.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Selling and administrative expenses
increased by $3.8&nbsp;million, or 10.1%, to $42.1&nbsp;million
in the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2002 from $38.3&nbsp;million in
the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2001. The increase was primarily due
to a $1.9&nbsp;million increase in store personnel expenses
associated with supporting increased sales, new store openings
and increased employee health benefit costs. Other factors
impacting the increase included higher other store related costs
of $0.4&nbsp;million primarily related to increased expenses due
to electric utility rate increases in our California markets,
and an increase of $1.2&nbsp;million in advertising costs that
resulted primarily from increased advertising during parts of
the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2002 and new store openings. When
measured as a percentage of net sales, selling and
administrative expenses were 26.8% in the first 13&nbsp;weeks of
2002 compared to 26.7% in the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2001.
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<I><FONT size="2">Depreciation and Amortization.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Depreciation and amortization expense
decreased by $0.2&nbsp;million, or 8.3%, to $2.4&nbsp;million in
the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2002 from $2.6&nbsp;million in the
first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2001 as a result of certain assets having
been fully depreciated and the implementation of SFAS
No.&nbsp;142, <I>Goodwill</I>
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<I><FONT size="2">and Other Intangible Assets,
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">effective December&nbsp;31, 2001,
which reduced amortization expense by $0.1&nbsp;million in 2002.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Interest Expense, net.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Interest expense, net decreased by
$0.7&nbsp;million, or 14.2%, to $4.5&nbsp;million in the first
13&nbsp;weeks of 2002 from $5.2&nbsp;million in the first
13&nbsp;weeks of 2001. This decrease reflected lower average
daily debt balances and lower average interest rates related to
our credit facility in the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2002 versus
the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2001.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Income Taxes.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Provision for income taxes was
$2.5&nbsp;million for the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2002 and
$0.7&nbsp;million for the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2001. Our
effective income tax rate for the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2002
was 41.0% compared to 41.6% for the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2001.
Income taxes are based upon the estimated effective tax rate for
the entire fiscal year applied to pre-tax income for the year.
The effective rate is subject to ongoing evaluation by
management.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Extraordinary Gain/(Loss) From Early
Extinguishment of Debt. </FONT></I><FONT size="2">We incurred an
extraordinary loss of less than $0.1&nbsp;million, net of taxes
for the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2002, in connection with the
repurchase of $2.8&nbsp;million face value of our senior
discount notes and $0.5&nbsp;million face value of our senior
notes. We incurred an extraordinary gain of $1.6&nbsp;million,
net of taxes, for the first 13&nbsp;weeks of 2001, in connection
with the repurchase of $12.5&nbsp;million face value of our
senior discount notes.
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<B><I><FONT size="2">Fiscal 2001 Compared to Fiscal
2000</FONT></I></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Net sales. </FONT></I><FONT size="2">Net sales
increased by $51.0&nbsp;million, or 8.9%, to $622.5&nbsp;million
in 2001 from $571.5&nbsp;million in 2000. This growth reflected
an increase of $27.1&nbsp;million in same store sales and an
increase of $29.0&nbsp;million in new store sales, which
reflected the opening of 15&nbsp;new stores during each of 2001
and 2000. The remaining variance was attributable to net sales
from closed stores. Same store sales increased 4.9% for 2001
versus 2000. The increase in same store sales was primarily
attributable to higher sales in the majority of our merchandise
categories other than the skate category, which includes
scooters. Sales during the last half of 2000 benefited
significantly from the sale of scooters. We did not realize
comparable scooter sales in 2001 and do not expect to do so in
the future. Excluding scooter sales, net sales increased 10.2%
and same store sales increased 6.2% for 2001. Store count at the
end of 2001 was 260 versus 249 at the end of 2000 as we opened
15 new stores, of which four were replacement stores. We
achieved positive same store sales of 3.9% during the fourth
quarter of 2001. Excluding scooter sales, same store sales
increased 7.3% for the fourth quarter in 2001.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Gross Profit. </FONT></I><FONT size="2">Gross
profit increased by $20.4&nbsp;million, or 10.5%, to
$214.8&nbsp;million in 2001 from $194.4&nbsp;million in 2000.
Gross profit margin was 34.5% in 2001 compared to 34.0% in 2000.
We were able to achieve higher gross profit margins primarily
due to improved selling margins in the majority of our product
categories as well as increased same store sales, which caused
store occupancy costs as a percentage of sales to decrease.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Selling and Administrative.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Selling and administrative expenses
increased by $15.3&nbsp;million, or 10.6%, to
$160.0&nbsp;million in 2001 from $144.7&nbsp;million in 2000.
The increase was primarily due to a $10.1&nbsp;million increase
in store personnel and other store related expenses associated
with supporting increased sales, new store openings, an increase
in the minimum wage, regional hiring pressures during much of
the year and increased expenses related to electric utility rate
increases primarily in our California markets. Other factors
impacting the increase included an increase of $2.5&nbsp;million
in advertising costs that resulted primarily from increased
advertising during parts of 2001 and new store openings, and a
$0.9&nbsp;million expense related to added store labor hours
allocated to implement our new point-of-sale systems. When
measured as a percentage of net sales, selling and
administrative expenses were 25.7% in 2001 compared to 25.3%
in&nbsp;2000.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Litigation Settlement.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">On December&nbsp;14, 2001, we reached
a preliminary settlement of a class action lawsuit that alleged
that we improperly classified our California store managers and
first assistant store managers as exempt employees not entitled
to overtime pay for work in excess of forty hours per week.
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<FONT size="2">We accrued $2.5&nbsp;million to cover estimated
payments to class members as well as legal and other fees
associated with the preliminary settlement of this complaint.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Depreciation and
Amortization.</FONT></I><FONT size="2"> Depreciation and
amortization expense increased by $0.7&nbsp;million, or 7.4%, to
$10.0&nbsp;million in 2001 from $9.3&nbsp;million in 2000. The
increase was primarily due to added depreciation and
amortization related to expenditures for the growth in our store
base in 2001, as well as depreciation and amortization related
to expenditures for our new point-of-sale register systems.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Interest Expense, net.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Interest expense, net decreased by
$2.4&nbsp;million, or 10.9%, to $19.6&nbsp;million in 2001 from
$22.0&nbsp;million in 2000. This decrease reflected the January
2001 repurchase of $12.5&nbsp;million face value of our senior
discount notes using lower cost borrowings from our credit
facility, lower average daily debt balances in 2001 and lower
average interest rates related to our credit facility in 2001
versus 2000.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Income Taxes.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Provision for income taxes was
$9.2&nbsp;million for 2001 and $7.3&nbsp;million for 2000. Our
effective income tax rate for 2001 was 40.8% as compared to
39.8% for 2000. Income taxes are based upon the estimated
effective tax rate for the entire year applied to pre-tax income
for the year. The effective rate is subject to ongoing
evaluation by management.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Extraordinary Gain from Early Extinguishment
of Debt. </FONT></I><FONT size="2">We incurred an extraordinary
gain of $1.6&nbsp;million, net of taxes, for 2001, in connection
with the repurchase of $12.5&nbsp;million face value of our
senior discount notes. We incurred an extraordinary gain of
$0.1&nbsp;million, net of taxes, for 2000, in connection with
the repurchase of $7.8&nbsp;million face value of our senior
notes.
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<P align="left">
<B><I><FONT size="2">Fiscal 2000 Compared to Fiscal
1999</FONT></I></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Net Sales. </FONT></I><FONT size="2">Net sales
increased by $57.2&nbsp;million, or 11.1%, to $571.5 million in
2000 from $514.3&nbsp;million in 1999. This growth reflected an
increase of $33.3&nbsp;million in same store sales and an
increase of $26.0&nbsp;million in new store sales, which
reflected the opening of 15 stores during each of 2000 and 1999.
The remaining variance was attributable to net sales from closed
stores. Same store sales increased by 6.6% in 2000. The increase
in same store sales was primarily attributable to higher net
sales in the majority of our merchandise categories led by
growth in the exercise, skating (including scooters), winter
apparel, golf, water sports and snowboard equipment categories.
The increase in same store sales was in part due to a
significant increase in the sale of scooters during the second
half of 2000. Excluding scooter sales, net sales increased 9.3%
and same store sales increased 4.9% for 2000.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Gross Profit. </FONT></I><FONT size="2">Gross
profit increased by $21.9&nbsp;million, or 12.7%, to
$194.4&nbsp;million in 2000 from $172.5&nbsp;million in 1999.
Gross profit was 34.0% of net sales in 2000 compared to 33.5% in
1999. We were able to achieve higher gross margins in the
majority of our product categories in 2000.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Selling and Administrative.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Selling and administrative increased
by $13.5&nbsp;million, or 10.3%, to $144.7&nbsp;million in 2000
from $131.2&nbsp;million in 1999. The increase was primarily due
to a $6.2&nbsp;million increase in store personnel expenses and
a $2.1&nbsp;million increase in other store related costs
associated with supporting increased sales and new store
openings, as well as a $2.9&nbsp;million increase in advertising
expenses that resulted primarily from increased advertising
during parts of 2000 and new store openings. Selling and
administrative was 25.3% of net sales in 2000 compared to 25.5%
in 1999. The decrease resulted from the 6.6% increase in same
store sales that allowed us to leverage certain costs included
in selling and administrative.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Depreciation and Amortization.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Depreciation and amortization
decreased by $0.2&nbsp;million, or 1.5%, to $9.3&nbsp;million in
2000 from $9.5&nbsp;million in 1999. This decrease resulted
primarily from the completion in the fourth quarter of 1999 of
depreciation of fixed assets related to our original acquisition
by Green Equity Investors, L.P. and management in 1992 and a
decrease in non-cash rent expense. These decreases were
partially offset by added depreciation and amortization related
to expenditures for the growth in our store base during 2000,
with store count growing from 234 at the end of 1999 to 249 at
the end of 2000.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Interest Expense, net.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Interest expense, net increased by
$0.4&nbsp;million, or 2.0%, to $22.0&nbsp;million in 2000 from
$21.6&nbsp;million in 1999. This increase was primarily due to
higher interest rates on our credit
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<FONT size="2">facility in 2000 versus 1999 and accretion on our
senior discount notes. This increase was partially offset by
lower average debt balances for our credit facility and senior
notes in 2000 versus 1999.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Income Taxes.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Provision for income taxes was
$7.3&nbsp;million in 2000 and $4.0&nbsp;million in 1999. Our
effective income tax rate for 2000 was 39.8% as compared to
39.2% for 1999.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Extraordinary Gain/(Loss) From Early
Extinguishment of Debt. </FONT></I><FONT size="2">We incurred an
extraordinary gain of $0.1&nbsp;million, net of taxes in 2000,
in connection with the repurchase of $7.8&nbsp;million face
value of our senior notes. We incurred an extraordinary loss of
$0.4&nbsp;million, net of taxes, in 1999, in connection with the
repurchase of $19.1&nbsp;million of our senior notes and
$2.5&nbsp;million face value of our senior discount notes.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Unaudited Quarterly Operating
Results</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The following table sets forth, for the periods
indicated, our results of operations and selected items in our
consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of total
year results and as a percentage of net sales. The information
for each of these quarters is unaudited and has been prepared on
the same basis as our audited financial statements appearing
elsewhere in this prospectus. In the opinion of our management,
all necessary adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring
adjustments, have been included to present fairly the unaudited
quarterly results when read in conjunction with our audited
consolidated financial statements and the related notes
appearing elsewhere in this prospectus.
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    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="15"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="15"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="15" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal 2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="15" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal 2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal 2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="15" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="15" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Q1</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Q2</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Q3</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Q4</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Q1</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Q2</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Q3</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Q4</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Q1</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="31"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="31" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(dollars in thousands)</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Results of operations:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Net sales
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">129,712</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">137,271</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">146,169</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">158,324</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">143,179</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">151,456</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">158,085</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">169,761</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="1">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">157,133</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Gross profit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">42,888</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">48,394</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">48,913</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">54,241</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">47,837</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">53,609</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">52,956</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">60,400</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">55,007</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Selling and administrative
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">34,941</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">36,167</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">37,060</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">36,535</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">38,252</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">40,537</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">40,888</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">40,367</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">42,115</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Litigation settlement
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,515</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Depreciation and amortization
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,329</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,317</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,325</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,369</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,574</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,570</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,364</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,523</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,361</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Operating income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">5,618</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">9,910</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">9,528</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">15,337</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">7,011</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">10,502</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">9,704</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">14,995</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">10,531</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Net income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">134</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,598</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,422</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">5,994</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,643</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">3,257</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">2,945</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6,120</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">3,530</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Same store sales increase
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">5.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">7.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">8.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">5.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">3.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">3.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Percentage of total year:(1)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Net sales
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">22.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">24.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">25.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">27.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">23.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">24.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">25.4</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">27.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">NA</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Operating income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">13.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">24.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">23.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">38.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">16.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">24.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">23.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">35.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">NA</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Percentage of net sales:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Gross profit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">33.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">35.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">33.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">34.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">33.4</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">35.4</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">33.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">35.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">35.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Selling and administrative
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">26.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">26.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">25.4</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">23.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">26.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">26.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">25.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">23.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">26.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Litigation settlement
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">1.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="1">Operating income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">4.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">7.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">9.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">4.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">8.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">6.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="1">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD width="4%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(1)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Percentages may not add to 100.0% due to rounding.
    </FONT></TD>
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We have experienced, and expect to continue to
experience, fluctuations in our quarterly operating results.
Although there are numerous factors that can contribute to these
fluctuations, the principal factor is seasonality in the fourth
fiscal quarter, which includes a seasonal weather change from
fall to winter, the holiday selling season and the peak winter
sports selling season.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Liquidity and Capital Resources</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our principal liquidity requirements are for
working capital and capital expenditures. We fund our liquidity
requirements with cash flow from operations and borrowings under
our credit facility.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Net cash provided by operating activities was
$3.5&nbsp;million for the 13&nbsp;weeks ended March&nbsp;31,
2002 versus net cash used in operating activities of
$10.0&nbsp;million for the 13&nbsp;weeks ended April&nbsp;1,
2001. Net cash provided by operating activities for the years
2001, 2000 and 1999 was $31.5&nbsp;million, $19.9&nbsp;million
and $15.6&nbsp;million. The increases for the 13&nbsp;weeks
ended March&nbsp;31, 2002 versus the 13&nbsp;weeks ended
</FONT>

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</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left">
<FONT size="2">April&nbsp;1, 2001, 2001 versus 2000 and 2000
versus 1999 primarily reflected higher net income and more
efficient management of working capital.
</FONT>
</DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Capital expenditures for the 13&nbsp;weeks ended
March&nbsp;31, 2002 and April&nbsp;1, 2001 were
$1.2&nbsp;million and $1.5&nbsp;million. Capital expenditures
for the years 2001, 2000 and 1999 were $10.5&nbsp;million,
$11.6&nbsp;million and $13.1&nbsp;million. The variances were
primarily attributable to the opening of new stores as well as
the timing of expenditures related to our new point-of-sale
store register systems. We expended $0.5&nbsp;million on
hardware and software to complete this project during 2001,
$2.2&nbsp;million in 2000 and $2.5&nbsp;million in 1999. We
expect capital expenditures for the remainder of 2002 will range
from approximately $9&nbsp;million to $11&nbsp;million,
primarily to fund the opening of approximately 13 to 15 new
stores, store maintenance and remodels, warehouse and
headquarters maintenance and systems related expenditures.
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<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Net cash used in financing activities was
$3.6&nbsp;million for the 13&nbsp;weeks ended March&nbsp;31,
2002 versus net cash provided by financing activities of
$11.1&nbsp;million for the 13&nbsp;weeks ended April&nbsp;1,
2001. Net cash used in financing activities for the years 2001,
2000 and 1999 were $16.9&nbsp;million, $9.6&nbsp;million and
$3.9&nbsp;million. We repurchased $19.1&nbsp;million face value
of our senior notes and $2.5&nbsp;million face value of our
senior discount notes during 1999. We repurchased
$7.8&nbsp;million face value of our senior notes during 2000. We
repurchased $12.5&nbsp;million face value of our senior discount
notes during 2001. We repurchased $0.5&nbsp;million face value
of our senior notes and $2.8&nbsp;million face value of our
senior discount notes in February 2002. We anticipate using a
portion of our net proceeds from this offering to redeem all of
the remaining senior discount notes. At March&nbsp;31, 2002, we
had $80.8&nbsp;million available for additional borrowings under
our credit facility.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We believe we will be able to fund our future
cash requirements for operations from operating cash flows, cash
on hand and borrowings under our credit facility. We believe
these sources of funds will be sufficient to continue our
operations and planned capital expenditures and satisfy our
scheduled payments under debt obligations for at least the next
twelve months. However, our ability to satisfy such obligations
depends upon our future performance, which, in turn, is subject
to general economic conditions and regional risks, and to
financial, business and other factors affecting our operations,
including factors beyond our control.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our principal future obligations and commitments
as of March&nbsp;31, 2002, excluding periodic interest payments,
include the following:
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

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<CENTER>
<TABLE width="90%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="44%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Payments Due by Period</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1-3</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">4-5</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">After&nbsp;5</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Total</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1 Year</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Years</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Years</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Years</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(in thousands)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Long-term debt
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">103,645</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">103,645</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Operating leases commitments
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">266,824</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">33,350</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">65,135</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">54,814</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">113,525</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Credit facility
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">25,022</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">25,022</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Letters of credit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,435</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,435</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">398,926</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">36,785</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">90,157</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">54,814</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">217,170</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Long-term debt consists of our senior notes that
mature on November&nbsp;13, 2007. We expect to repay the senior
notes by the maturity date using a combination of drawings under
our existing or replacement credit facility, expansion of our
credit facility or replacement credit facility and the issuance
of debt or equity securities. Long-term debt excludes our senior
discount notes and Series&nbsp;A preferred stock, both of which
we intend to redeem with a portion of the proceeds from this
offering.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Operating lease commitments consist principally
of leases for our retail store facilities, distribution center
and corporate offices. These leases frequently include options
which permit us to extend the terms beyond the initial fixed
lease term. We intend to renegotiate these leases as they
expire. Payments for these lease commitments are provided for by
cash flows generated from operations.
</FONT>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The credit facility provides for a maximum
facility of $125.0&nbsp;million, subject to certain borrowing
base limitations. The credit facility may be terminated by the
lenders by giving at least 90&nbsp;days prior written notice
before any anniversary date commencing with its anniversary date
in March 2003. We may terminate the credit facility at any time
upon 30&nbsp;days prior written notice, provided that we are
required to pay an early termination fee if we terminate prior
to March&nbsp;31, 2003. We plan to make additional borrowings or
pay down the credit facility based on our cash flow
requirements. We may re-negotiate our credit facility prior to
the expiration date depending on our future capital needs and
the availability of alternative sources of financing.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If we fail to make any required payment under our
credit facility or the indenture governing our senior notes or
if we otherwise default under these instruments, our debt may be
accelerated under these instruments. This acceleration could
also result in the acceleration of other indebtedness that we
may have outstanding at that time.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow
from operations to meet our obligations and commitments, we will
be required to refinance or restructure our indebtedness or
raise additional debt or equity capital. Additionally, we may be
required to sell material assets or operations or delay or
forego expansion opportunities. We might not be able to effect
these alternative strategies on satisfactory terms, if at all.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Impact of New Accounting
Pronouncements</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<I><FONT size="2">SFAS Nos.&nbsp;141 and 142</FONT></I>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No.&nbsp;141,
<I>Business Combinations, </I>and SFAS No.&nbsp;142, <I>Goodwill
and Other Intangible Assets</I>. SFAS No.&nbsp;141 requires that
the purchase method of accounting be used for all business
combinations. SFAS No.&nbsp;141 specifies criteria that
intangible assets acquired in a business combination must meet
to be recognized and reported separately from goodwill. SFAS
No.&nbsp;142 requires that goodwill and intangible assets with
indefinite useful lives no longer be amortized, but instead
tested for impairment at least annually in accordance with the
provisions of SFAS No.&nbsp;142. SFAS No.&nbsp;142 also requires
that intangible assets with estimable useful lives be amortized
over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated
residual values and reviewed for impairment in accordance with
SFAS No.&nbsp;144, <I>Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal
of Long-Lived Assets. </I>We adopted SFAS No.&nbsp;141 effective
July&nbsp;1, 2001.
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<FONT size="2">SFAS No.&nbsp;142 required us to evaluate our
existing intangible assets and goodwill that were acquired in
purchase business combinations and to make any necessary
reclassifications in order to conform with the new
classification criteria in SFAS No.&nbsp;141 for recognition
separate from goodwill. We were required to reassess the useful
lives and residual values of all intangible assets acquired and
make any necessary amortization period adjustments by the end of
the first interim period after adoption. If an intangible asset
is identified as having an indefinite useful life, we were
required to test the intangible asset for impairment in
accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 142 within the first
interim period. Impairment is measured as the excess of carrying
value over the fair value of an intangible asset with an
indefinite life. We adopted SFAS No.&nbsp;142 effective
December&nbsp;31, 2001 with no cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle and no material effect on our results of
operations.
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<FONT size="2">In connection with SFAS No.&nbsp;142&#146;s
transitional goodwill impairment evaluation, the statement
required us to perform an assessment of whether there is an
indication that goodwill is impaired as of the date of adoption.
To accomplish this, we identified our reporting units and
determined the carrying value of each reporting unit by
assigning our assets and liabilities, including our existing
goodwill and intangible assets, to those reporting units as of
December&nbsp;30, 2001. We then determined that the fair value
of each reporting unit exceeded the carrying amount. We adopted
SFAS No.&nbsp;142 effective December&nbsp;31, 2001 with no
cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle and no
material effect on our results of operations.
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<FONT size="2">As of the date of adoption of SFAS No.&nbsp;142,
we had net unamortized goodwill in the amount of approximately
$4.4&nbsp;million and unamortized identifiable intangible assets
in the amount of approximately $7.6&nbsp;million. Amortization
expense related to goodwill was approximately $0.25&nbsp;million
for each of 2001, 2000 and 1999. We adopted SFAS No.&nbsp;142
effective December&nbsp;31, 2001 with no cumulative effect of a
change in accounting principle.
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<I><FONT size="2">SFAS No.&nbsp;144</FONT></I>

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<FONT size="2">On October&nbsp;31, 2001, the FASB issued SFAS
No.&nbsp;144, <I>Accounting for the Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets</I> (SFAS No.&nbsp;144), which addresses financial
accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of
long-lived assets. This statement requires that long-lived
assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may
not be recoverable and is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December&nbsp;15, 2001. Recoverability of assets to be
held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount
of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by
the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its
estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized
by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds
the fair value of the asset. SFAS No.&nbsp;144 requires
companies to separately report discontinued operations and
extends that reporting to a component of an entity that either
has been disposed of (by sale, abandonment or in a distribution
to owners) or is classified as held for sale. Assets to be
disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or
fair value less costs to sell. We adopted SFAS No.&nbsp;144
effective December&nbsp;31, 2001 with no material impact on our
financial position or results of operation.
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<I><FONT size="2">SFAS No.&nbsp;145</FONT></I>

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<FONT size="2">In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No.&nbsp;145,
<I>Rescission of FASB Statements No.&nbsp;4, 44, and 64,
Amendment of FASB Statement No.&nbsp;13, and Technical
Corrections, </I>which requires that the extinguishment of debt
not be considered an extraordinary item under APB Opinion No.
30, <I>Reporting the Results of Operations&nbsp;&#151; Reporting
the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and
Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and
Transactions, </I>unless the debt extinguishment meets the
unusual in nature and infrequency of occurrence criteria in
APB&nbsp;30. SFAS No.&nbsp;145 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after May&nbsp;15, 2002 and upon adoption, companies
must reclassify prior period items which do not meet the
extraordinary item classification criteria in APB&nbsp;30. The
adoption of SFAS No.&nbsp;145 is not expected to have a material
impact on the Company&#146;s financial condition or results of
operations, although it will result in a reclassification of the
Company&#146;s extraordinary items.
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<B><FONT size="2">Impact of Inflation</FONT></B>

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<FONT size="2">We do not believe that inflation has a material
impact on our earnings from operations.
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<B><FONT size="2">Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risks</FONT></B>

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<FONT size="2">We are subject to risks resulting from interest
rate fluctuations since interest on our borrowings under our
credit facility are based on variable rates. If the LIBOR rate
were to increase 1.0% in 2002 as compared to the rate at
March&nbsp;31, 2002, our interest expense for 2002 would
increase $0.25&nbsp;million based on the outstanding balance of
our credit facility at March&nbsp;31, 2002. We do not hold any
derivative instruments and do not engage in hedging activities.
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<B><FONT size="2">Overview</FONT></B>

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<FONT size="2">We are the leading sporting goods retailer in the
western United States, operating 261&nbsp;stores in
10&nbsp;states under the name &#147;Big&nbsp;5 Sporting
Goods.&#148; We provide a full-line product offering of over
25,000 stock keeping units in a traditional sporting goods store
format that averages 11,000 square feet. Our product mix
includes athletic shoes, apparel and accessories, as well as a
broad selection of athletic equipment for team sports, fitness,
camping, hunting, fishing, tennis, golf, snowboarding and
in-line skating.
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<FONT size="2">We believe that over the past 47&nbsp;years we
have developed a reputation with the competitive and
recreational sporting goods customer as a convenient
neighborhood sporting goods retailer that consistently delivers
value on quality merchandise. Our stores carry a wide range of
products at competitive prices from well-known brand name
manufacturers, including Nike, Reebok, adidas, New Balance,
Wilson, Spalding and Columbia. We also offer brand name
merchandise produced exclusively for us, private label
merchandise and specials on quality items we purchased through
opportunistic buys of vendor over-stock and close-out
merchandise. We reinforce our value reputation through weekly
print advertising in major and local newspapers and mailers
designed to generate customer traffic, drive net sales and build
brand awareness.
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<FONT size="2">Robert&nbsp;W. Miller co-founded our business in
1955 with the establishment of five retail locations in
California. We sold World War&nbsp;II surplus items until 1963,
when we began focusing exclusively on sporting goods and changed
our trade name to &#147;Big&nbsp;5 Sporting Goods.&#148; In
1971, we were acquired by Thrifty Corporation, which was
subsequently purchased by Pacific Enterprises. In 1992,
management bought what is now our wholly owned operating
subsidiary in conjunction with Green Equity Investors, L.P., an
affiliate of Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners, L.P. In 1997,
Robert&nbsp;W. Miller, Steven&nbsp;G. Miller and Green Equity
Investors, L.P. recapitalized our company so that the majority
of our common stock would be owned by our management and
employees.
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<FONT size="2">Our accumulated management experience and
expertise in sporting goods merchandising, advertising,
operations and store development have enabled us to generate
consistent, profitable growth. As of March&nbsp;31, 2002, we
have realized 25&nbsp;consecutive quarterly increases in same
store sales over comparable prior periods. All but one of our
stores have generated positive store-level operating profit in
each of the past five fiscal years. For the twelve&nbsp;months
ended March&nbsp;31, 2002, we generated net sales of
$636.4&nbsp;million and adjusted EBITDA of $58.1&nbsp;million.
From 1997 through the twelve months ended March&nbsp;31, 2002,
our net sales and adjusted EBITDA increased at compounded annual
growth rates of 8.9% and 13.0%. We believe our success can be
attributed to one of the most experienced management teams in
the sporting goods industry, a value-based, execution-driven
operating philosophy, a controlled growth strategy and a proven
business model.
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<FONT size="2">We are a holding company incorporated in Delaware
on October&nbsp;31, 1997. We conduct our business through Big 5
Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary incorporated in Delaware on
October&nbsp;27, 1997.
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<B><FONT size="2">Our Strengths</FONT></B>

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<FONT size="2">We believe we have been successful due to the
following competitive strengths:
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<B><FONT size="2">Leading Position in Established Markets.
</FONT></B><FONT size="2">We are the market leader in the
western United States, operating almost four times as many
stores in California, and more than twice as many stores in each
of Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Nevada, as any of our
full-line sporting goods competitors. This deep penetration of
our established markets results in high customer awareness of
the Big 5 Sporting Goods name and frequent visits to our
conveniently located stores. More sporting goods shoppers
identified Big 5 Sporting Goods as the place they purchased
sporting goods in the greater Los Angeles area than any other
store, according to the most recent Los Angeles Times Sporting
Goods Survey, which was in 1999. The survey included specialty
sporting goods stores such as Foot Locker and Champs, mass
merchandisers such as Target and Kmart, and local sporting goods
superstores such as Sport Chalet and Sportmart. Surveys in
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confirm our leading position as a preferred shopping destination
for sporting goods.
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<B><FONT size="2">Proven Store Format.
</FONT></B><FONT size="2">Our typical store averages 11,000
square feet, is conveniently located near our target customers
in either a free-standing location or a multi-store shopping
center and is designed to minimize operating and maintenance
costs. Our format enables us to have substantial flexibility
regarding new store locations. We have successfully operated
stores in major metropolitan areas and in areas with as few as
60,000 people. Our format differentiates us from superstores
that typically average over 35,000 square feet, require larger
target markets, are more expensive to operate and require higher
net sales per store for profitability. Our format has also
resulted in productivity that we believe is among the highest of
any full-line sporting goods retailer, with net sales per gross
square foot of approximately $226 for the twelve&nbsp;months
ended March&nbsp;31, 2002.
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<B><FONT size="2">Superior Merchandising Capabilities.<I>
</I></FONT></B><FONT size="2">We have developed considerable
expertise in identifying, stocking and selling a broad
assortment of full-line sporting goods at competitive prices. We
differentiate our product offering by editing our assortment to
carry an extensive range of categories but only a selected
number of different products in any one category. This effective
merchandise mix allows us to offer attractive values to our
customers while providing our customers the ability to
comparison shop within a category. Our merchandise mix also
allows us to minimize inventory levels and maximize shelf space
for items we believe will provide attractive returns on
investment. Our buyers average 17&nbsp;years of experience with
us and work closely with senior management to determine product
selection, promotion and pricing. In addition to our
buyers&#146; experience, we utilize an integrated merchandising,
distribution, point-of-sale and financial information system to
continuously improve our merchandise mix, pricing strategy,
advertising effectiveness and inventory levels.
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<B><FONT size="2">Extensive Advertising Programs and
Expertise.<I> </I></FONT></B><FONT size="2">Through years of
targeted advertising, we have solidified our reputation for
offering quality products at attractive prices. We have
advertised almost exclusively through weekly print
advertisements since our founding in 1955. We typically utilize
four-page color advertisements to highlight promotions across
our merchandise categories. We believe our print advertising,
which includes the weekly distribution of over 12.5&nbsp;million
newspaper inserts and mailers, consistently reaches more
households in our established markets than that of our full-line
sporting goods competitors. The consistency and reach of our
print advertising programs drive sales and create high customer
awareness of the name Big&nbsp;5 Sporting Goods.
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<B><FONT size="2">Significant Management Experience.<I>
</I></FONT></B><FONT size="2">We believe the experience,
commitment and tenure of our professional staff provide a
substantial competitive advantage. We were co-founded in 1955 by
Robert&nbsp;W. Miller and are managed today by his son,
Steven&nbsp;G. Miller, our President and Chief Executive Officer
who has worked at our company for 33&nbsp;years. Our
senior-level managers have worked at our company for an average
of 28&nbsp;years. We spend significant time and resources
developing our personnel and typically seek to fill positions
through internal promotion. The tenure of our management and the
scope of their accumulated experience has resulted in valuable
expertise regarding our markets, store-level operations,
merchandising and advertising.
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<B><FONT size="2">Consistent Growth and Strong Cash Flow.
</FONT></B><FONT size="2">We have been able to generate
consistent growth, expand margins and increase our profitability
because of our extensive experience, our proven strategy and
steady execution of our business model. Our consistent net sales
growth combined with improved purchasing, inventory management
and economies of scale have enabled us to increase our gross
margin from 32.6% in fiscal 1997 to 34.9% for the twelve months
ended March&nbsp;31, 2002 and our adjusted EBITDA margin from
7.8% in fiscal 1997 to 9.1% for the twelve months ended
March&nbsp;31, 2002. Our adjusted EBITDA growth combined with
our strict management of working capital and low maintenance
capital expenditure requirements have resulted in strong cash
flow.
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<B><FONT size="2">Strong Returns on New Store Openings.
</FONT></B><FONT size="2">Throughout our history, we have sought
to expand with the addition of new stores through a disciplined
strategy of controlled growth. We have typically utilized cash
generated by our operations to invest in new stores. New store
openings represent attractive investment opportunities due to
the relatively low investment required and the relatively short
time in which our new
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<FONT size="2">stores become profitable. Based on our operating
experience, new stores in established markets typically achieve
store-level cash-on-cash returns of approximately 35% in their
first full year of operation.
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<B><FONT size="2">Our Strategy</FONT></B>

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<FONT size="2">Our objective is to build upon these competitive
strengths to profitably grow our business and further advance
our position as the leading sporting goods retailer in the
western United States. We intend to accomplish this by:
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<B><FONT size="2">Continuing our Dedicated Focus on Execution.
</FONT></B><FONT size="2">Our accumulated management experience
and expertise in sporting goods merchandising, advertising,
operations and store development have enabled us to generate
consistent, profitable growth. Our experienced management team
has a dedicated focus on the day-to-day execution of our
business model, which has been developed and enhanced over the
past 47&nbsp;years. We intend to continue this focus to further
improve our business and operations.
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<B><FONT size="2">Profitably Expanding our Store Base.
</FONT></B><FONT size="2">Due to the flexibility of our proven
store format, we believe we have numerous expansion
opportunities in both new and existing markets. We plan to
expand our store base by identifying high-traffic locations
where we can take advantage of our name recognition, leverage
our advertising and distribution costs, and capitalize on our
economical store format to generate strong growth and returns.
We opened one&nbsp;new store in the first quarter of
fiscal&nbsp;2002 and we expect to open 12 to 14&nbsp;net new
stores during the remainder of fiscal&nbsp;2002. Beginning in
fiscal 2003, we expect to open 15 to 20 new stores per year for
the foreseeable future.
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<B><FONT size="2">Generating Net Sales Growth Through Our
Distinctive Merchandise Mix and Advertising
Programs.</FONT></B><FONT size="2"> We have realized
25&nbsp;consecutive quarterly increases in same store sales over
comparable prior periods. We intend to continue our consistent
growth in net sales by continuously improving our distinctive
merchandise mix and advertising programs. Through effective
merchandising, strategic market positioning and compelling
advertising, we believe we can continue to increase net sales at
existing stores by increasing both the frequency of customer
visits and our customers&#146; average transaction size.
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<B><FONT size="2">Enhancing Profitability Through Increased
Operating Efficiencies.</FONT></B><FONT size="2"> We intend to
enhance profitability by continuously improving our operating
efficiencies. Due to the fixed costs we incur in each market
area, we are able to realize higher margins on revenues
generated by additional stores in established markets by
spreading these costs over more stores. For example, because
distribution, advertising, purchasing and corporate expenses are
relatively fixed costs, we are able to achieve higher margins on
sales in stores opened in markets with other existing Big&nbsp;5
Sporting Goods stores.
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<B><FONT size="2">Our Stores</FONT></B>

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<FONT size="2">Throughout our history, we have focused on
operating traditional, full-line sporting goods stores. Our
stores generally range from 8,000 to 15,000 square feet and
average 11,000 square feet. Our typical store is located in
either free-standing street locations or multi-store shopping
centers. Our numerous convenient locations and store format
encourage frequent customer visits. In fiscal 2001, we processed
approximately 18&nbsp;million sale transactions, and our average
transaction size was approximately $34.
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<FONT size="2">Our store format has resulted in productivity
that we believe is among the highest of any full-line sporting
goods retailer, with net sales per gross square foot of
approximately $226 for the twelve&nbsp;months ended
March&nbsp;31, 2002. Our high net sales per square foot combined
with our efficient store-level operations and low store
maintenance costs allow us to generate consistently strong
store-level returns. All but one of our stores open at least one
year have generated positive store-level operating profit in
each of
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<FONT size="2">the past five fiscal years. In addition, we have
never needed to close a store due to poor performance. The
following table details our store locations as of March&nbsp;31,
2002:
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Southern California
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1955</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">88</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">33.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Northern California
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1971</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">71</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">27.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total California
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">159</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">60.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Washington
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1984</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">29</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Arizona
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1993</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">17</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Oregon
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1995</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Texas
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1995</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">New Mexico
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1995</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Nevada
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1978</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Utah
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1998</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Idaho
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1993</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Colorado
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2001</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">261</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Expansion and Store Development</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Throughout our operating history, we have sought
to expand our business with the addition of new stores through a
disciplined strategy of controlled growth. Our expansion within
and beyond California has been systematic and designed to
capitalize on our name recognition, economical store format and
economies of scale related to distribution and advertising. Over
the past five fiscal years, we have opened 71 stores, an average
of 14 new stores annually, of which 72% were outside of
California. The following table illustrates the results of our
expansion program during the periods indicated:
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="100%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="34%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">New Stores</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Other</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Stores</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Stores</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1"># of Stores at</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Year</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">California</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Markets</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Total</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Relocated</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Closed</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Period End</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">1997
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">14</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">210</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">1998
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">221</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">1999
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">234</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2000
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">249</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2001
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(4)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">260</FONT></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Year to date 2002(1)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">261</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(1)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">As of March&nbsp;31, 2002.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our format enables us to have substantial
flexibility regarding new store locations. We have successfully
operated stores in major metropolitan areas and in areas with as
few as 60,000 people. Our format differentiates us from
superstores that typically average over 35,000 square feet,
require larger target markets, are more expensive to operate and
require higher net sales per store for profitability.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">New store openings represent attractive
investment opportunities due to the relatively low investment
required and the relatively short time in which our stores
become profitable. Our store format requires investments of
approximately $400,000 in fixtures and equipment and
approximately $400,000 in net working capital with limited
pre-opening and real estate expenses due to leased locations
built to our specifications. We seek to maximize new store
performance by staffing new store management with experienced
personnel from our existing stores. Based on our operating
experience, new stores in established markets typically achieve
store-level cash-on-cash returns of approximately 35% in their
first full year of operation.
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2">31
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our in-house store development personnel, who
have opened an average of 13 stores during each of the past 10
fiscal years, analyze new store locations with the assistance of
real estate firms that specialize in retail properties. We have
identified numerous expansion opportunities to further penetrate
our established markets, develop recently entered markets and
expand into new contiguous markets with attractive demographic,
competitive and economic profiles. We opened one store in the
first quarter of fiscal 2002 and we expect to open 12 to 14 net
new stores during the remaining three quarters of fiscal 2002.
Beginning in fiscal 2003, we expect to open 15 to 20 new stores
per year for the foreseeable future.
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<B><FONT size="2">Management Experience</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We believe the experience, commitment and tenure
of our professional staff drives our superior execution and
strong operating performance and gives us a substantial
competitive advantage. The table below describes the tenure of
our professional staff in some of our key functional areas:
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    <TD width="58%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Number of</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Average # of</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Average</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Employees</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Years With Us</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Age</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Senior Management
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">28</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">56</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Vice Presidents
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">24</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">52</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Buyers
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">13</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">17</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">44</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Store District/ Division Supervisors
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">28</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">21</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">45</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Store Managers
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">261</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">36</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT size="2">Merchandising</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We target the competitive and recreational
sporting goods customer with a full-line product offering at a
wide variety of price points. We offer over 25,000 stock keeping
units in a product mix that includes athletic shoes, apparel and
accessories, as well as a broad selection of outdoor and
athletic equipment for team sports, fitness, camping, hunting,
fishing, tennis, golf, snowboarding and in-line skating. As a
key element of our long history of success, we offer consistent
value to consumers by offering a distinctive merchandise mix
that includes a combination of well-known brand name
merchandise, merchandise produced exclusively for us under a
manufacturer&#146;s brand name, private label merchandise and
specials on quality items we purchased through opportunistic
buys of vendor over-stock and close-out merchandise.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We believe we enjoy significant advantages in
making opportunistic buys of vendor over-stock and close-out
merchandise because of our strong vendor relationships and rapid
decision-making process. Although vendor over-stock and
close-out merchandise typically represent only approximately 15%
of our net sales, our weekly advertising highlights these items
together with merchandise produced exclusively for us under a
manufacturer&#146;s brand name in order to reinforce our
reputation as a retailer that offers attractive values to our
customers.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The following table illustrates our mix of hard
goods, which are durable items such as fishing rods and golf
clubs, and soft goods, which are non-durable items such as
shirts and shoes, as a percent of net sales:
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    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="58%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="15" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Year</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1998</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">1999</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Soft goods
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Athletic and sport apparel
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Athletic and sport footwear
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">32.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">31.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total soft goods
    </FONT></DIV>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">46.0</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">46.8</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Hard goods
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">50.9</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">53.1</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">54.0</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">53.2</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Total
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100.0</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100.0</FONT></TD>
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We purchase our popular branded merchandise from
an extensive list of major sporting goods equipment, athletic
footwear and apparel manufacturers. Below is a selection of some
of the brands we carry:
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    <FONT size="2">adidas<BR>
    Asics<BR>
    Bauer<BR>
    Bausch &#38; Lomb<BR>
    Bike Athletic<BR>
    Browning<BR>
    Bushnell<BR>
    Casio
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    <FONT size="2">Coleman<BR>
    Columbia<BR>
    Crosman<BR>
    Easton<BR>
    Everlast<BR>
    Fila<BR>
    Franklin<BR>
    Head
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Hillerich &#38; Bradsby<BR>
    Icon (ProForm)<BR>
    JanSport<BR>
    K2<BR>
    Lifetime<BR>
    Mizuno<BR>
    New Balance<BR>
    Nike
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Prince<BR>
    Rawlings<BR>
    Razor<BR>
    Reebok<BR>
    Remington<BR>
    Rockport<BR>
    Rollerblade<BR>
    Russell Athletic
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Saucony<BR>
    Shimano<BR>
    Spalding<BR>
    Speedo<BR>
    Timex<BR>
    Titleist<BR>
    Wilson<BR>
    Zebco
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We also offer a variety of private label
merchandise to complement our branded product offerings. Our
private label items include shoes, apparel, golf equipment,
binoculars, camping equipment and fishing supplies. Private
label merchandise is sold under the labels Fives, Court Casuals,
Sport Essentials, Rugged Exposure, Golden Bear, Pacifica, South
Bay and Kemper, which is licensed from a third party.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Through our 47&nbsp;years of experience across
different demographic, economic and competitive markets, we have
refined our merchandising strategy to increase net sales by
offering a selection of products that meets customer demands
while effectively managing inventory levels. In terms of
category selection, we believe our merchandise offering compares
favorably to our competitors, including the superstores. Our
edited selection of products enables customers to comparison
shop without being overwhelmed by a large number of different
products in any one category. We further tailor our merchandise
selection on a store-by-store basis in order to satisfy each
region&#146;s specific needs and seasonal buying habits.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our 13 buyers, who average 17&nbsp;years of
experience with us, work closely with senior management to
determine the product selection, promotion and pricing of our
merchandise mix. Management utilizes an integrated
merchandising, distribution, point of sale and financial
information system to continuously refine our merchandise mix,
pricing strategy, advertising effectiveness and inventory levels
to best serve the needs of our customers.
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<B><FONT size="2">Advertising</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Through years of targeted advertising, we have
solidified our reputation for offering quality products at
attractive prices. We have advertised almost exclusively through
weekly print advertisements since our founding in 1955. We
typically utilize four-page color advertisements to highlight
promotions across our merchandise categories. We believe our
print advertising, which includes the weekly distribution of
over 12.5&nbsp;million newspaper inserts or mailers,
consistently reaches more households in our established markets
than that of our full-line sporting goods competitors. The
consistency and reach of our print advertising programs drive
sales and create high customer awareness of the name Big&nbsp;5
Sporting Goods.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We use our professional in-house advertising
staff rather than an outside advertising agency to generate our
advertisements, including design, layout, production and media
management. Our in-house advertising department provides
management the flexibility to react quickly to merchandise
trends and to maximize the effectiveness of our weekly inserts
and mailers. We are able to effectively target different
population zones for our advertising expenditures. We place
inserts in over 120&nbsp;newspapers throughout our markets,
supplemented in many areas by mailer distributions to create
market saturation.
</FONT>

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<B><FONT size="2">Vendor Relationships</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We have developed strong vendor relationships
over the past 47&nbsp;years. During the twelve months ended
March&nbsp;31, 2002, no single vendor represented greater than
5.9% of total purchases. We believe current relationships with
our vendors are good. We benefit from the long-term working
relationships that our senior management and our buyers have
carefully nurtured throughout our history.
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<B><FONT size="2">Management Information Systems</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We have fully integrated management information
systems that track, on a daily basis, individual sales
transactions at each store, inventory receiving and
distribution, merchandise movement and financial information.
The management information system also includes a local area
network that connects all corporate users to electronic mail,
scheduling and the host system. The host system and our stores
are linked by a network that provides satellite communications
for credit card, in-house tender authorization, and daily
polling of sales and merchandise movement at the store level.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our in-store point-of-sale system tracks all
sales by stock keeping unit and allows management to compare the
current performance of each stock keeping unit against
historical performance on a daily basis. The point-of-sale
system uses satellite communications to verify credit cards and
checks and to provide corporate data exchange. We completed the
roll-out of this new point-of-sale system to each of our stores
during the first half of 2001. We believe our management
information systems are efficiently supporting our current
operations and provide a foundation for future growth.
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<B><FONT size="2">Distribution</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We maintain a 440,000 square foot leased
distribution center in Fontana, California that services all of
our stores. The distribution center is fully integrated with our
management information systems that provide warehousing and
distribution capabilities. The distribution center was
constructed in 1990 and warehouses the majority of the
merchandise carried in our stores. We estimate that 98% of all
store merchandise is received from this distribution center. We
distribute merchandise from the distribution center to our
stores at least once a week, Monday through Saturday, using a
fleet of 28&nbsp;leased and 2&nbsp;owned tractors, and
12&nbsp;leased and 66&nbsp;owned trailers, as well as contract
carriers. Our lease for the distribution center has an initial
term that expires in 2006 and includes three additional
five-year renewal options. Based on our expected net sales and
store growth, we plan to replace our existing distribution
center during the next 18 to 36&nbsp;months.
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<B><FONT size="2">Industry and Competition</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The retail market for sporting goods is highly
competitive. In general, our competitors tend to fall into the
following five basic categories:
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Traditional Sporting Goods Stores.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">This category consists of traditional
sporting goods chains, including us. These stores range in size
from 5,000 to 20,000 square feet and are frequently located in
regional malls and multi-store shopping centers. The traditional
chains typically carry a varied assortment of merchandise and
attempt to position themselves as convenient neighborhood
stores. Sporting goods retailers operating stores within this
category include Hibbett&#146;s and Modell&#146;s.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Mass Merchandisers.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">This category includes discount
retailers such as Wal-Mart, Target and Kmart and department
stores such as Sears. These stores range in size from
approximately 50,000 to 200,000 square feet and are primarily
located in regional malls, shopping centers or free-standing
sites. Sporting goods merchandise and apparel represent a small
portion of the total merchandise in these stores and the
selection is often more limited than in other sporting goods
retailers. Although generally price competitive, discount and
department stores typically have limited customer service in
their sporting goods departments.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Specialty Sporting Goods Stores.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">This category consists of two groups.
The first group generally includes athletic footwear specialty
stores that are typically 2,000 to 20,000 square feet in size
and are located in shopping malls. Examples include retail
chains such as Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker and The
Athlete&#146;s Foot. These retailers are highly focused, with
most of their sales coming from athletic footwear and team
licensed apparel. The second group consists of pro shops and
stores specializing in a particular sport or recreation. This
group includes backpacking and mountaineering specialty stores
and golf shops. Prices at specialty stores tend to be higher
than prices at the sporting goods superstores and traditional
sporting goods stores.
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<I><FONT size="2">Sporting Goods Superstores.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Stores in this category typically are
larger than 35,000 square feet and tend to be freestanding
locations. These stores emphasize high volume sales and a large
number of stock keeping units. Examples include The Sports
Authority, Sport Chalet and Gart Sports Company.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Internet Retailers.</FONT></I><FONT size="2">
This category consists of numerous retailers that sell a broad
array of new and used sporting goods products via the internet.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We compete successfully with each of the
competitors discussed above by focusing on what we believe are
the primary factors of competition in the sporting goods retail
industry. These factors include experienced and knowledgeable
personnel, customer service, breadth, depth, price and quality
of merchandise offered, advertising, purchasing and pricing
policies, effective sales techniques, direct involvement of
senior officers in monitoring store operations, management
information systems and store location and format.
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<B><FONT size="2">Employees</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We manage our stores through regional, district
and store-based personnel. Our senior vice president of store
operations has general oversight responsibility for all of our
stores. Field supervision is led by three regional supervisors
who report directly to the senior vice president of store
operations and who oversee 25&nbsp;district supervisors. The
district supervisors are each responsible for an average of 10
stores. Each of our stores has a store manager who is
responsible for all aspects of store operations and who reports
directly to a district supervisor. In addition, each store has
at least two assistant managers, at least one full-time cashier,
at least one management trainee and a complement of full and
part-time associates.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">As of March&nbsp;31, 2002, we had approximately
5,800&nbsp;full and part-time employees. The Steel, Paper House,
Chemical Drivers&nbsp;&#38; Helpers, Local Union&nbsp;578,
affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters,
currently represents 437&nbsp;hourly employees in our
distribution center and some of our retail personnel in our
stores. In September 2000, we negotiated two contracts with
Local&nbsp;578 covering these employees. These contracts expire
on August&nbsp;31, 2005. We have not had a strike or work
stoppage in the last 21&nbsp;years. We believe we provide
working conditions and wages that are comparable to those
offered by other retailers in the sporting goods industry and
that our employee relations are good.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Employee Training</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We have developed a comprehensive training
program that is tailored for each store position. All employees
are given an orientation and reference materials that stress
excellence in customer service and selling skills. All full-time
employees, including salespeople, cashiers and management
trainees, receive additional training specific to their job
responsibilities. Our tiered curriculum includes seminars,
individual instruction and performance evaluations to promote
consistency in employee development. The manager trainee
schedule provides seminars on operational responsibilities such
as merchandising strategy, loss prevention and inventory
control. Ongoing store management training includes topics such
as advanced merchandising, delegation, personnel management,
scheduling, payroll control and loss prevention.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We also provide unique opportunities for our
employees to gain knowledge about our products. These
opportunities include &#147;hands-on&#148; training seminars and
a sporting goods product expo. At the sporting goods product
expo, our vendors set up booths where full-time store employees
from every store receive intensive training on the products we
carry. We believe this event is a successful program for both
training and motivating our employees.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Properties</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We lease all but one of our 261&nbsp;store sites.
Most of our long-term leases contain fixed-price renewal options
and the average lease expiration term of our existing leases,
taking into account renewal options, is approximately
20&nbsp;years. Of the 260&nbsp;store leases that we have,
only&nbsp;17 are due to expire in the next five years without
renewal options.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Description of Service Marks and
Trademarks</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We use the Big&nbsp;5 name as a service mark in
connection with our business operations and have registered this
name as a federal service mark. This service mark is due for
renewal in 2005. We have also registered Court Casuals, Golden
Bear, Pacifica and Rugged Exposure as federal trademarks under
which we sell a variety of merchandise. The renewal dates for
these trademarks range from 2002 to 2006. In fiscal 2001, 2.2%
of our net sales resulted from sales of this private label
merchandise.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Legal Proceedings</FONT></B>

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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">On August&nbsp;9, 2001, we received a copy of a
complaint filed in the California Superior Court in
Los&nbsp;Angeles entitled Mosely, et al., v. Big&nbsp;5 Corp.,
Case No.&nbsp;BC255749, alleging violations of the California
Labor Code and the Business and Professions Code. This complaint
was brought as a purported class action with two subclasses
comprised of our California store managers and our California
first assistant store managers. The plaintiffs allege that we
improperly classified our store managers and first assistant
store managers as exempt employees not entitled to overtime pay
for work in excess of forty hours per week. They seek, on behalf
of the class members, back pay for overtime allegedly not paid,
statutory penalties in the amount of an additional thirty
days&#146; wages for each employee whose employment terminated
in the four years preceding the complaint and injunctive relief
to require us to treat our store management as non-exempt. On
February&nbsp;8, 2002, we filed a joint settlement with the
court. On March&nbsp;27, 2002, the court entered an order
preliminarily approving our proposed settlement of the class
action and setting a hearing for July&nbsp;15, 2002 for the
purpose of granting final approval. Under the terms of the
settlement, we agreed to pay $32.46 per week of active
employment as store manager during August&nbsp;8, 1997 through
December&nbsp;31, 2001, the covered period, and $25.50 per week
of active employment as first assistant store manager during the
covered period to each class member who submits a valid and
timely claim form. We also agreed to pay attorneys&#146; fees,
plus costs and expenses, in the amount of $690,000, as well as
up to $40,000 for the cost of the settlement administrator. In
addition, we agreed to pay the class representatives an
additional aggregate amount of $32,500 for their service as
named plaintiffs. We admit no liability or other wrongdoing with
respect to the claims set forth in the lawsuit. We recorded a
charge of approximately $2.5&nbsp;million in the fourth quarter
of fiscal 2001 to provide for expected payments to the class
members as well as legal and other fees associated with the
settlement. Once final approval is granted, the settlement will
constitute a full and complete settlement and release of all
claims related to the lawsuit. We intend to defend the case
vigorously if the court does not grant final approval of the
settlement agreement. If the settlement is not finally approved
by the court, an adverse result in this litigation could harm
our financial condition. In addition, required changes in our
labor practices, as well as the costs of defending this
litigation, could have a negative impact on our results of
operations.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In addition, we are from time to time involved in
routine litigation incidental to the conduct of our business. We
regularly review all pending litigation matters in which we are
involved and establish reserves deemed appropriate by management
for such litigation matters. We believe no other litigation
currently pending against us will have a material adverse effect
on our financial position or results of operations.
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<B><FONT size="2">MANAGEMENT</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Executive Officers And Directors</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our executive officers and directors and their
ages and positions upon the consummation of this offering will
be as follows:
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    <TD width="25%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD width="65%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Name</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Age</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Positions</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
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</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Robert W. Miller
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">79</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">Chairman Emeritus of the Board
    </FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Steven G. Miller
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">50</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">Chairman of the Board, President &#38; Chief
    Executive Officer
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Charles P. Kirk
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">46</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
    and Assistant Secretary
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Gary S. Meade
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">56</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">Senior Vice President, General Counsel &#38;
    Secretary
    </FONT></TD>
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<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Richard A. Johnson
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">56</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">Senior Vice President, Store Operations
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Thomas J. Schlauch
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">57</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">Senior Vice President, Buying
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Jeffrey L. Fraley
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">45</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">Senior Vice President, Human Resources
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Dr. Michael D. Miller
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">52</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">Director
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">John G. Danhakl
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">46</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">Director
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Sandra N. Bane
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">49</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">Director
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">G. Michael Brown
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">49</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom">
    <FONT size="2">Director
    </FONT></TD>
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Robert W. Miller
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">will serve as Chairman Emeritus of our
board of directors upon the consummation of this offering.
Robert&nbsp;W. Miller has served as Chairman of our board of
directors since 1992 and Chief Executive Officer from the
inception of our holding company structure in 1992 to 2000.
Robert&nbsp;W. Miller has also served as a senior executive
officer of Big&nbsp;5 Corp. for many years, including as
President from 1973 to 1992, Chief Executive Officer from 1973
to 2000 and Chairman since 1992. Robert&nbsp;W. Miller
co-founded our business in 1955.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Steven G. Miller
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">will serve as Chairman of our board of
directors upon the consummation of this offering and will
continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer and President,
positions he has held since 2000 and 1992, respectively.
Steven&nbsp;G. Miller has also served as a director since the
inception of our holding company structure in 1992. In addition,
Steven&nbsp;G. Miller served as our Chief Operating Officer from
1992 to 2000. Steven&nbsp;G. Miller is also President and Chief
Executive Officer of Big&nbsp;5 Corp. Steven&nbsp;G. Miller is
Robert&nbsp;W. Miller&#146;s son and Dr.&nbsp;Michael&nbsp;D.
Miller&#146;s brother.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Charles P. Kirk </FONT></I><FONT size="2">has
served as our Senior Vice President since 1993 and as our Chief
Financial Officer since 1992. Mr.&nbsp;Kirk was appointed
Assistant Secretary in 2002. Prior to joining us, Mr.&nbsp;Kirk
served as Thrifty Corporation&#146;s Director of Planning and
Vice President of Planning and Treasury from October 1990 to
1992.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Gary S. Meade </FONT></I><FONT size="2">has
served as our Senior Vice President since July 2001 and our
General Counsel and Secretary since 1997. Mr.&nbsp;Meade also
served as our Vice President from 1997 to 2001. Prior to joining
us, Mr.&nbsp;Meade was Thrifty Corporation&#146;s Vice
President, General Counsel and Secretary from 1992 to 1997 and
Thrifty Corporation&#146;s Vice President&nbsp;&#151; Legal
Affairs from 1979 to 1992.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Richard A. Johnson
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">was appointed our Senior Vice
President, Store Operations in 2002. Mr.&nbsp;Johnson has also
served as Senior Vice President, Store Operations of Big&nbsp;5
Corp. since 1992. Prior to that, Mr.&nbsp;Johnson was Vice
President, Store Operations of Big&nbsp;5 Corp. from 1986 to
1992.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Thomas J. Schlauch
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">was appointed our Senior Vice
President, Buying in 2002. Mr.&nbsp;Schlauch has also served as
Senior Vice President, Buying of Big&nbsp;5 Corp. since 1992.
Prior to that, Mr.&nbsp;Schlauch served as Vice President,
Buying of Big&nbsp;5 Corp. from 1982 to 1992.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Jeffrey L. Fraley
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">was appointed our Senior Vice
President, Human Resources in 2002. Mr.&nbsp;Fraley has also
served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources of Big&nbsp;5
Corp. since July 2001. Prior to that, Mr.&nbsp;Fraley served as
Vice President, Human Resources of Big&nbsp;5 Corp. from 1992 to
2001.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Michael D. Miller, Ph.D.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">has served as a director since 1997.
Dr.&nbsp;Miller is a senior mathematician at The RAND
Corporation. Dr.&nbsp;Miller is Robert&nbsp;W. Miller&#146;s son
and Steven&nbsp;G. Miller&#146;s brother.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">John G. Danhakl </FONT></I><FONT size="2">has
served as a director since 1997. Mr.&nbsp;Danhakl has been a
partner of Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners, L.P. since 1995.
From 1990 to 1995, Mr.&nbsp;Danhakl was a Managing Director at
Donaldson, Lufkin&nbsp;&#38; Jenrette Securities Corporation.
Prior to joining Donaldson, Lufkin&nbsp;&#38; Jenrette
Securities Corporation, Mr.&nbsp;Danhakl was a Vice President at
Drexel Burnham Lambert Incorporated. Mr.&nbsp;Danhakl is also a
member of the board of directors of Arden Group, Inc., Twinlab
Corporation, Communications&nbsp;&#38; Power Industries, Inc.,
Leslie&#146;s Poolmart, Inc., Liberty Group Publishing, Inc.,
VCA Antech, Inc., Petco Animal Supplies, Inc., MEMC Electronic
Materials, Inc. and Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Sandra N. Bane</FONT></I><FONT size="2"> will
serve as a director upon the consummation of this offering.
Mrs.&nbsp;Bane retired from KPMG LLP as an audit partner in 1998
after 23&nbsp;years with the firm. While at KPMG LLP,
Mrs.&nbsp;Bane headed the Western region&#146;s Merchandising
practice for the firm, helped establish the Employee Benefits
audit specialist program and was partner in charge of the
Western region&#146;s Human Resource department for
two&nbsp;years. Mrs.&nbsp;Bane serves as a member of the board
for several nonprofit institutions in her community. She is also
a member of the AICPA and the California Society of Certified
Public Accountants.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">G. Michael Brown</FONT></I><FONT size="2">
will serve as a director upon the consummation of this offering.
Mr.&nbsp;Brown has been a senior litigation partner with the law
firm Musick, Peeler&nbsp;&#38; Garrett LLP since June 2001.
Prior to that, Mr.&nbsp;Brown was a partner at the law firm
Berger, Kahn, Shafton, Moss, Figler, Simon &#38; Gladstone from
1996 to 2001.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Board of Directors Composition</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our certificate of incorporation will, at the
completion of this offering, provide for a classified board of
directors consisting of three classes of directors, each serving
staggered three-year terms. As a result, a portion of our board
of directors will be elected each year. To implement the
classified board of directors structure, prior to the completion
of this offering, two of the members of the board of directors
will be elected to one-year terms, two will be elected to
two-year terms and two will be elected to three-year terms.
Thereafter, directors will be elected for three-year terms.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">At the completion of this offering, our board of
directors intends to create an audit committee and a
compensation committee. The composition of the audit committee
will comply with the requirements of The Nasdaq Stock
Market&#146;s National Market. The audit committee will make
recommendations to our board of directors regarding the
selection of independent auditors, review the results and scope
of the audit and other services provided by our independent
auditors, and review and evaluate our audit and control
functions. We expect that the compensation committee will be
comprised of at least two independent directors. The
compensation committee will review and recommend to the board of
directors the compensation and benefits of our employees.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider
Participation</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The board of directors as a whole performed the
functions that it intends to delegate to the compensation
committee at the completion of this offering, and all of the
board of directors participated in deliberations concerning
executive compensation. No interlocking relationship will exist
between our board of directors or the compensation committee and
the board of directors or compensation committee of any other
company, nor has any interlocking relationship existed in the
past.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">You should refer to the section of this
prospectus entitled &#147;Related Party Transactions&#148; for
information regarding transactions and relationships between us
and the various members of our board of directors and entities
affiliated with them.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Director Compensation</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our directors do not currently receive any
compensation for services on our board of directors or any
committee of our board of directors. Upon the completion of this
offering, our non-employee directors will
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<FONT size="2">receive an annual fee of $15,000 for service on
our board of directors, plus $1,000 for each meeting of the
board of directors or any committee that they attend. Directors
will also be reimbursed for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred
in attending such meeting.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Executive Compensation</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The following table shows compensation for our
Chief Executive Officer and each of our four other most highly
compensated executive officers for the past three fiscal years.
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<TR>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="66%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Annual Compensation</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Name and Principal Position</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Year</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Salary</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Bonus</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

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<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Robert W. Miller
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2001</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">340,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">600,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Chairman of the Board
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">330,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">540,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1999</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">330,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">445,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Steven G. Miller
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2001</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">325,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">485,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">President &#38; Chief Executive Officer
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">300,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">425,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1999</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">285,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">330,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Thomas J. Schlauch
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2001</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">196,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">160,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Senior Vice President, Buying
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">186,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">140,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1999</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">178,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">109,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Richard A. Johnson
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2001</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">168,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">140,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Senior Vice President, Store Operations
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">158,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">120,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1999</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">150,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">90,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Charles P. Kirk
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2001</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">178,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">125,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Senior Vice President &#38; Chief Financial
    Officer
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">168,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">105,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1999</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">160,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">80,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">401(k) Plan</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We maintain a savings plan qualified under
Sections&nbsp;401(a) and (k)&nbsp;of the Internal Revenue Code.
Generally, all our full-time employees who are at least
21&nbsp;years of age, have earned a year of eligibility service,
or become employed in a position that qualifies for plan
participation, and who are not subject to collective bargaining,
or if they are subject to collective bargaining but are not
covered by another pension plan, are eligible to participate in
the 401(k) plan. We may make discretionary matching
contributions of up to 4% of a participant&#146;s compensation
to the 401(k) plan in addition to any discretionary profit
sharing contribution to the 401(k) plan.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Stock Option and Stock Purchase
Plans</FONT></B>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="97%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD></TD>
    <TD>
    <I><FONT size="2">1997 Management Equity Plan</FONT></I></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our 1997 management equity plan was adopted by
our board of directors and approved by our stockholders in
November 1997. The 1997 management equity plan provides for the
grant of incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options
to our key employees as well as for stock purchase rights. A
total of 4,536,000&nbsp;shares of our common stock have been
reserved for issuance pursuant to the 1997 management equity
plan of which no more than 810,000&nbsp;shares may be subject to
stock options outstanding at any time. As of March&nbsp;31,
2002, 3,744,702&nbsp;shares of restricted common stock had been
sold under the 1997 management equity plan. We do not intend to
make any more grants under the 1997 management equity plan.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our board of directors intends to delegate
general administrative authority over the 1997 management equity
plan to our compensation committee. The members of the
compensation committee will be &#147;non-employee
directors&#148; within the meaning of Rule&nbsp;16b-3 of the
Securities Exchange Act. The administrator has broad authority
to designate recipients of awards and determine the terms and
provisions of awards, including the price, expiration date,
vesting schedule and terms of exercise.
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">39
</FONT>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The exercise price of stock options, and the
purchase price of restricted stock, must be at least 85% of the
fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant.
Stock options granted to optionees who own more than 10% of our
outstanding common stock must have an exercise price that is at
least 110% of the fair market value of the common stock. The
purchase price of restricted stock granted to any person who
owns stock possessing more than 10% of the total combined voting
power of our stock must have a purchase price of at least 100%
of the fair market value of the common stock. Options expire no
later than ten years from the date of grant. The 1997 management
equity plan does not allow for the transfer of options or stock
purchase rights.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">After the termination of an optionee&#146;s
employment or services for reasons other than for cause, death
or disability, exercisable options will remain exercisable until
at least 30&nbsp;days after the date of termination of
employment. If termination is due to death or disability,
exercisable options will remain exercisable until at least six
months after the date of death or termination of employment. If
termination is for cause, all options, including vested and
exercisable ones, are immediately terminated and cancelled.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We have the authority to amend, revise, suspend
or terminate the 1997 management equity plan provided that our
doing so does not materially adversely affect the rights of any
participant or increase the number of shares for which options
or stock awards may be granted.
</FONT>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="97%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD></TD>
    <TD>
    <I><FONT size="2">2002 Stock Incentive Plan</FONT></I></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In connection with the consummation of this
offering, we have adopted our 2002 stock incentive plan. The
2002 stock incentive plan provides for the grant of incentive
stock options and non-qualified stock options to our employees,
directors and specified consultants. We have reserved a total of
3,645,000&nbsp;shares of our common stock for issuance pursuant
to the 2002 stock incentive plan subject to certain adjustments
set forth in the 2002 stock incentive plan.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our board of directors intends to delegate
general administrative authority over the 2002 stock incentive
plan to our compensation committee. The members of the
compensation committee will be &#147;non-employee
directors&#148; within the meaning of Rule&nbsp;16b-3 of the
Securities Exchange Act and &#147;outside directors&#148; within
the meaning of Section&nbsp;162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The administrator has broad authority to designate recipients of
awards and determine the terms and provisions of awards,
including the price, expiration date, vesting schedule and terms
of exercise.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The exercise price of incentive stock options
must be at least 100% of the fair market value of the common
stock on the date of grant. Incentive stock options granted to
optionees who own more than 10% of our outstanding common stock
must have an exercise price that is at least 110% of fair market
value of the common stock. Options expire no later than ten
years from the date of grant, or five years with respect to
incentive stock options granted to optionees who own more than
10% of our outstanding common stock. The exercise price of
nonqualified stock options will be determined by the
administrator. The 2002 stock incentive plan generally does not
allow for the transfer of options. However, the administrator
may provide that nonqualified stock options may be transferred
(i)&nbsp;pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order or
(ii)&nbsp;to a family member. During any fiscal year, no
optionee may receive grants in the aggregate which cover more
than 540,000&nbsp;shares.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">After the termination of the employment or
services of an optionee for reasons other than for cause, death
or disability, exercisable options will remain exercisable until
the earlier of their expiration as set forth in the option
agreement or 90&nbsp;days after the date of termination of
employment. If termination is due to death or disability,
exercisable options will remain exercisable until the earlier of
the expiration date stated in the option agreement or twelve
months after the date of death or termination of employment. If
termination is for cause, all options, including vested and
exercisable ones, are immediately terminated and cancelled.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

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<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Upon the occurrence of a merger, reorganization
or sale of substantially all of our assets, the administrator
has the discretion to do one or more of the following:
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>
<P>

<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="1%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">shorten the exercise period of the options;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">accelerate the vesting schedule of the options;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">arrange to have the surviving or successor entity
    assume or replace the options; or
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">cancel the options and pay to the optionee in
    cash, with respect to each exercisable option, an amount equal
    to the excess of the fair market value of the common stock over
    the exercise price of the option.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We have the authority to amend, alter, suspend or
terminate the 2002 stock incentive plan provided that our doing
so does not impair the rights of any optionee or increase the
number of shares for which options may be granted.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Employment Agreements</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We have employment agreements with Steven G.
Miller and Robert W. Miller.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Steven G. Miller.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G. Miller&#146;s
employment agreement will be amended effective upon the closing
of this offering and will provide for Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G.
Miller to serve as Chairman of our board of directors, Chief
Executive Officer and President for a term of four years from
any given date, such that there shall always be a minimum of at
least four years remaining under his employment agreement. The
employment agreement provides for Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G. Miller
to receive an annual base salary of $375,000, subject to annual
increase based on comparable compensation packages provided to
executives in similarly situated companies, and to participate
in a bonus plan based on standards to be established by the
compensation committee. Mr. Steven G. Miller is also entitled to
specified perquisites. In addition, as long as
Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G. Miller serves as an officer, we will use
our best efforts to ensure that he continues to serve on our
board of directors and on the board of directors of our
wholly-owned subsidiary, Big&nbsp;5 Corp.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If Mr.&nbsp;Steven G. Miller&#146;s employment is
terminated due to his death, the employment agreement provides
for accelerated vesting of options that would have been
exercisable during half of the remaining scheduled term of the
employment agreement and the continuation of family medical
benefits for the remaining scheduled term of the employment
agreement. If Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G. Miller&#146;s employment
is terminated due to his disability, the employment agreement
provides that we will pay Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G. Miller his
remaining base salary for half of the remaining scheduled term
of the employment agreement and an additional payment equal to
two times the greater of (i)&nbsp;his last annual cash bonus or
(ii)&nbsp;the average annual cash bonus paid during the last
three fiscal years. In addition, the employment agreement
provides for accelerated vesting of options that would have been
exercisable during half of the remaining scheduled term of the
employment agreement and the continuation of specified benefits
for such term.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If Mr.&nbsp;Steven G. Miller terminates the
employment agreement for good reason or for any reason within
six&nbsp;months of a change in control, or if we terminate the
employment agreement without cause, the employment agreement
provides we will pay Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G. Miller his
remaining base salary during the remaining scheduled term of the
employment agreement and a additional payment equal to three
times the greater of (i)&nbsp;his last annual cash bonus or
(ii)&nbsp;the average annual cash bonus paid during the last
three fiscal years. In addition, the employment agreement
provides for accelerated vesting of all of his options and the
continuation of specified benefits during the remaining
scheduled term of the employment agreement.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G. Miller terminates the
employment agreement without good reason or we terminate the
employment agreement for cause, Mr.&nbsp;Steven G. Miller is
entitled to receive all accrued and unpaid salary and other
compensation and all accrued and unused vacation and sick pay.
</FONT>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Robert W. Miller.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Mr.&nbsp;Robert W. Miller&#146;s
employment agreement will be amended effective upon the closing
of this offering and will provide for Mr.&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;W.
Miller to serve as Chairman Emeritus of our board of directors
for a term of three years from any given date, such that there
shall always be a
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<FONT size="2">minimum of at least three years remaining under
his employment agreement. In addition, as long as
Mr.&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;G. Miller serves as Chairman Emeritus, we
will use our best efforts to ensure that he continues to serve
on our board of directors. The employment agreement provides for
Mr.&nbsp;Miller to receive an annual base salary of $350,000.
Mr. Robert&nbsp;W. Miller is also entitled to specified
perquisites.
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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If Mr.&nbsp;Robert W. Miller&#146;s employment is
terminated by either Mr.&nbsp;Robert W. Miller or us for any
reason, the employment agreement provides that we will pay
Mr.&nbsp;Robert W. Miller his annual base salary and provide
specified benefits for the remainder of his life. The employment
agreement also provides that in the event Mr.&nbsp;Robert W.
Miller is survived by his wife, we will pay his wife his annual
base salary and provide her specified benefits for the remainder
of her life.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">One-Time Bonuses</FONT></B>

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</FONT></DIV>

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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In order to facilitate the offering, Green Equity
Investors, L.P., as the holder of 78% of our Series&nbsp;A
preferred stock, agreed to reduce the redemption price that
would otherwise have been applicable to the redemption of our
Series&nbsp;A preferred stock following the consummation of this
offering by an amount sufficient to permit us to pay bonuses to
our directors and executive officers who are selling, either
directly or through family trusts or partnerships, shares of our
common stock in this offering in an amount equal to the
underwriting commissions and discounts that they will pay, as
well as to repurchase shares from our other non-executive
employees as described in this prospectus at the offering price
to the public, rather than the net price to us after deducting
underwriting commissions and discounts. Assuming an offering
price to the public of $15.00 per share and underwriting
commissions and discounts of 7%, if the underwriters do not
exercise their over-allotment option, then we will pay the
following bonuses: Robert&nbsp;W. Miller, $957,183;
Steven&nbsp;G. Miller, $306,180; Michael&nbsp;D. Miller,
$153,090; Charles&nbsp;P. Kirk, $73,483; Gary&nbsp;S. Meade,
$16,840; Richard&nbsp;A. Johnson, $73,483; Thomas&nbsp;J.
Schlauch, $61,236; and Jeffrey&nbsp;L. Fraley, $24,494.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Limitations on Directors&#146; Liability and
Indemnification</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Upon the closing of the offering contemplated by
this prospectus, we will adopt an amended and restated
certificate of incorporation which, together with our amended
and restated bylaws, will provide our directors and key officers
with limitations on liability and indemnification rights
described below.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our amended and restated certificate of
incorporation will limit the liability of directors to the
maximum extent permitted by Delaware law. Delaware law provides
that directors of a corporation will not be personally liable
for monetary damages for breach of their fiduciary duties as
directors, except liability for any of the following:
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    <FONT size="2">any breach of their duty of loyalty to the
    corporation or its stockholders;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">acts or omissions not in good faith or which
    involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">unlawful payments of dividends or unlawful stock
    repurchases or redemptions; or
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    <FONT size="2">any transaction from which the director derived
    an improper personal benefit.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">This limitation of liability does not apply to
liabilities arising under the federal securities laws and does
not affect the availability of equitable remedies such as
injunctive relief or rescission.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our amended and restated certificate of
incorporation and amended and restated bylaws will provide that
we will indemnify our directors and executive officers to the
fullest extent permitted by law. We believe indemnification
under our amended and restated bylaws covers at least negligence
and gross negligence on the part of indemnified parties. In
addition to indemnification provided for in our amended and
restated bylaws, we intend to enter into agreements to indemnify
our directors and executive officers. These agreements, among
other things, will provide for indemnification of our directors
and executive officers for expenses, judgments, fines and
settlement amounts incurred by any such person in any action or
proceeding arising out of such person&#146;s services as a
director or executive officer or at our request. We
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<FONT size="2">believe these provisions and agreements are
necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors
and executive officers.
</FONT>
</DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The limited liability and indemnification
provisions in our amended and restated certificate of
incorporation and amended and restated bylaws may discourage
stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against our directors for
breach of their fiduciary duty and may reduce the likelihood of
derivative litigation against our directors and officers, even
though a derivative litigation, if successful, might otherwise
benefit us and our stockholders. A stockholder&#146;s investment
in us may be adversely affected to the extent we pay the costs
of settlement or damage awards against our directors or officers
under these indemnification provisions.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">At present, there is no pending litigation or
proceeding involving any of our directors, officers or employees
in which indemnification is sought, nor are we aware of any
threatened litigation that may result in claims for
indemnification.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Directors&#146; and Officers&#146;
Insurance</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We currently maintain a directors&#146; and
officers&#146; liability insurance policy that provides our
officers and directors with liability coverage in amounts we
consider appropriate.
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<B><FONT size="2">RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Relationship with Pacific Enterprises, Thrifty
Corporation and Rite Aid Corp.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Prior to September 1992, the predecessor to what
is now our wholly owned operating subsidiary was a wholly owned
subsidiary of Thrifty Corporation, which in turn was a wholly
owned subsidiary of Pacific Enterprises. In December 1996,
Thrifty Corporation was acquired by Rite Aid Corp.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">As a result of our prior relationship with
Thrifty Corporation and its affiliates, we continue to maintain
certain relationships with Rite Aid Corp. and Sempra Energy, the
successor to Pacific Enterprises. These relationships include
continuing indemnification obligations of Sempra Energy to us
for certain environmental matters and obligations under ERISA
arising out of Pacific Enterprises&#146; prior ownership of all
of the capital stock of Thrifty Corporation and the predecessor
to what is now our wholly owned subsidiary, including
(1)&nbsp;indemnification for certain environmental liability
costs incurred by us resulting from a contravention of
applicable law relating to the prior and then existing use and
ownership of the properties and assets (including all real
estate) previously owned by Pacific Enterprises and
(2)&nbsp;indemnification for certain liability costs incurred by
us resulting from a contravention by Pacific Enterprises of any
applicable law relating to benefit plans sponsored by Thrifty
PayLess, Inc. or Thrifty Corporation. The indemnification
obligations of Sempra Energy relating to environmental
liabilities, which pursuant to their terms are limited in scope
and aggregate maximum dollar amounts, will continue until
September&nbsp;25, 2012, while the indemnification obligations
relating to Sempra Energy&#146;s obligations under ERISA will
continue until the expiration of all applicable statutes of
limitations. Green Equity Investors&nbsp;III, L.P., an affiliate
of Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners, L.P., holds convertible
preferred stock in Rite Aid Corp. that, if converted, would
represent approximately 11% of its outstanding stock.
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<B><FONT size="2">Conflicts of Interest</FONT></B>

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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Green Equity Investors, L.P., an affiliate of
Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners, L.P., holds a significant
equity interest in us and also holds an equity interest in Gart
Sports Company, one of our competitors. John&nbsp;G. Danhakl, an
executive officer and equity owner of Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38;
Partners, L.P., currently serves on our board of directors.
Jonathan Sokoloff and Jonathan Seiffer, both partners of Leonard
Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners, L.P. and former members of our board
of directors, currently serve on Gart Sports Company&#146;s
board of directors. Mr.&nbsp;Danhakl may from time to time have
conflicts of interest with respect to certain matters affecting
us. All of these potential conflicts may not be resolved in a
manner that is favorable to us. We believe it is impossible to
predict the precise circumstances under which future potential
conflicts may arise and therefore intend to address potential
conflicts on a case-by-case basis. Under Delaware law, directors
have a fiduciary duty to act in good faith and in what they
believe to be in the best interest of the corporation and its
stockholders. Such duties include the duty to refrain from
impermissible self-dealing and to deal fairly with respect to
transactions in which the directors, or other companies with
which such directors are affiliated, have an interest.
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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Management Services Agreement</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We entered into a management services agreement
with Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Associates, L.P., an affiliate of
Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners, L.P., on November&nbsp;13,
1997. Pursuant to the management services agreement, we pay an
annual fee of $333,333 to Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Associates,
L.P. for ongoing management, consulting and financial planning
services. These services include regular consulting services
regarding the status of the financial markets as they relate to
specialty retailers and advice on financing alternatives, note
repurchases and potential refinancings. We also pay reasonable
and customary fees to Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Associates, L.P.
for services rendered in connection with any major financial
transactions that we may undertake from time to time. In
addition to the fees we pay for these services, we also pay
reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with
rendering such services. While we believe that we obtain
significant benefits from these services, we do not believe that
our business, operating results or financial condition are
materially dependent on them. While the agreement does not
provide either party the right to terminate prior to the stated
expiration date of May&nbsp;31, 2005, whether as
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<FONT size="2">the result of a change of control or otherwise,
Leonard Green &#38; Associates, L.P. and we have agreed to
terminate the management services agreement, effective upon the
consummation of this offering. In connection with this
termination, we will pay Leonard Green &#38; Associates, L.P. a
termination fee of $875,000, which represents a discounted value
of the payments that we would otherwise be required to make
through the stated expiration date of the management services
agreement. We believe we will be able to obtain similar services
from other consultants or investment banking firms in the
future, if we believe we need them.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Amended and Restated Stockholders
Agreement</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We have a stockholders agreement with Green
Equity Investors, L.P., Robert W. Miller and Steven G. Miller
that will be amended effective upon the consummation of this
offering. Under the amended and restated stockholders agreement,
Green Equity Investors, L.P. may designate one member for
nomination to our board of directors so long as it beneficially
owns at least 5% of our outstanding shares of common stock.
Robert W. Miller and Steven G. Miller have agreed to vote all of
their common stock in favor of electing Green Equity Investors,
L.P.&#146;s nominee. If Robert W. Miller or Steven G. Miller is
nominated for election to our board of directors, Green Equity
Investors, L.P. has agreed to vote all of its shares in favor of
electing both of them. The amended and restated stockholders
agreement also modifies Green Equity Investors, L.P.
previously-granted registration rights. Please refer to the
information in this prospectus under the heading &#147;Shares
Eligible for Future Sale&nbsp;&#151; Registration Rights&#148;
for a more detailed discussion of these registration rights. The
amended and restated stockholders agreement terminates when
Green Equity Investors, L.P. beneficially owns less than 5% of
our outstanding common stock.
</FONT>

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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Redemption of Series&nbsp;A Preferred
Stock</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We intend to use a portion of our net proceeds
from this offering to redeem all of our outstanding shares of
Series&nbsp;A preferred stock. Green Equity Investors, L.P. and
its affiliates currently own 309,071 of the 350,000 outstanding
shares of Series&nbsp;A preferred stock and will receive
approximately $60.3&nbsp;million upon redemption of such shares,
assuming that the redemption occurs on or about July&nbsp;2,
2002. See &#147;Use of Proceeds.&#148; Green Equity Investors,
L.P., as the holder of 78% of our Series&nbsp;A preferred stock,
recently agreed to reduce the redemption price of the Series A
preferred stock in an amount sufficient to permit us to pay
certain bonuses to the selling stockholders and to repurchase
shares from our non-executive employees at the offering price to
the public rather than the net price to us after deducting
underwriting commissions and discounts. See &#147;Management
&#151; One Time Bonuses.&#148;
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<B><FONT size="2">SECURITY OWNERSHIP BY MANAGEMENT AND</FONT></B>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS</FONT></B>
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The following table sets forth information
regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of
March&nbsp;31, 2002 by:
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">each of the individuals listed under
    &#147;Executive Compensation&#148; on page&nbsp;39;
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">each of our directors;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">each person, or group of affiliated persons, who
    is known by us to own beneficially 5% or more of our common
    stock; and
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">all current directors and executive officers as a
    group.
    </FONT></TD>
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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Except as otherwise indicated in the footnotes
below, each beneficial owner has the sole power to vote and to
dispose of all shares held by that holder. Percentage ownership
is based on 15,599,790&nbsp;shares of common stock outstanding
as of March&nbsp;31, 2002 and 21,299,790 shares of common stock
outstanding after completion of this offering.
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<TR>
    <TD width="49%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Beneficial&nbsp;Ownership</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Beneficial&nbsp;Ownership</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">of&nbsp;Common&nbsp;Stock</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">of&nbsp;Common Stock</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Before Offering</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">After Offering</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
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<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Name(1)</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Shares</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">%</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Shares</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">%</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Robert W. Miller(2)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,031,552</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(3)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">13.0%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,119,949</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5.3%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Steven G. Miller(2)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,620,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(4)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.4%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,328,400</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6.2%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Michael D. Miller
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">810,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(5)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5.2%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">664,200</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.1%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Richard A. Johnson
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">388,800</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2.5%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">318,816</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.5%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Charles P. Kirk
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">388,800</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2.5%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">318,816</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.5%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Thomas J. Schlauch
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">324,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2.1%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">265,680</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.2%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">John G. Danhakl
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,873,317</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(6)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">37.6%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12,344</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">*</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Green Equity Investors, L.P.(2)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,860,973</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">37.6%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,860,973</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">27.5%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">All Executive Officers and Directors as a Group
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11,655,169</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(7)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">74.7%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,068,512</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">47.3%</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <I><FONT size="2">The percentage of shares beneficially owned
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(1)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">The address for each stockholder is 2525 East El
    Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo, California 90245, except Green
    Equity Investors, L.P. and Mr. Danhakl for which the address is
    11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite&nbsp;2000, Los Angeles,
    California 90025.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(2)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Pursuant to the amended and restated stockholders
    agreement, Steven&nbsp;G. Miller and Robert&nbsp;W. Miller have
    agreed to vote in favor of Green Equity Investor, L.P.&#146;s
    nominee to our board of directors and Green Equity Investors,
    L.P. has agreed to vote in favor of Steven&nbsp;G. Miller and
    Robert&nbsp;W. Miller as members of our board of directors.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(3)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Includes 816,552&nbsp;shares of common stock held
    by Robert&nbsp;W. Miller and Florence&nbsp;H. Miller, Trustees
    of the Robert&nbsp;W. and Florence&nbsp;H. Miller Family Trust
    dated January&nbsp;11, 1991 and 1,215,000&nbsp;shares of common
    stock held by Robert&nbsp;W. and Florence Miller Family
    Partners, L.P. Florence&nbsp;H. Miller shares beneficial
    ownership of these shares with Robert&nbsp;W. Miller.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(4)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Represents 1,620,000&nbsp;shares of common stock
    held by Steven&nbsp;G. Miller and Jacquelyne&nbsp;G. Miller,
    Trustees of the Steven&nbsp;G. Miller and Jacquelyne&nbsp;G.
    Miller Trust dated September&nbsp;13, 1990. Jacquelyne G. Miller
    shares beneficial ownership of these shares with Steven&nbsp;G.
    Miller.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(5)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Represents 810,000&nbsp;shares of common stock
    held by Michael&nbsp;D. Miller, Trustee of the Miller Living
    Trust dated December&nbsp;11, 1997.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(6)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Includes 1,247 shares of common stock owned
    directly by John&nbsp;G. Danhakl and 11,097&nbsp;shares of
    common stock owned by John&nbsp;G. Danhakl and Kathy Danhakl, as
    joint tenants. The remaining 5,860,973 shares are owned of
    record by Green Equity Investors, L.P., of which the general
    partner is an affiliate of Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners,
    L.P. Each of Leonard&nbsp;I. Green, Jonathan&nbsp;D. Sokoloff,
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">John&nbsp;G. Danhakl, Peter&nbsp;J. Nolan,
    Jonathan&nbsp;A. Seiffer and John&nbsp;M. Baumer, either
    directly (whether through ownership interest or position) or
    through one or more intermediaries, may be deemed to control
    Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Partners, L.P., and Messrs.&nbsp;Green
    and Sokoloff may be deemed to control the general partner of
    Green Equity Investors, L.P. As such, Messrs.&nbsp;Green,
    Sokoloff, Danhakl, Nolan, Seiffer and Baumer may be deemed to
    have shared voting and investment power with respect to all
    shares held by Green Equity Investors, L.P. However, such
    individuals disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities held
    by Green Equity Investors, L.P. except to the extent of their
    respective pecuniary interests therein.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(7)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Includes the shares identified in note&nbsp;(6)
    above.
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<B><FONT size="2">DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="2">General</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Upon the completion of this offering, we will be
authorized to issue 50,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 par
value per share, 350,000 shares of Series&nbsp;A preferred
stock, $0.01 par value per share, and 2,650,000 shares of
undesignated preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share. The
following description of our capital stock does not purport to
be complete and is subject to and qualified in its entirety by
our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and
amended and restated bylaws, which are included as exhibits to
the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a
part, and by the provisions of applicable Delaware law.
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<B><FONT size="2">Common Stock</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">As of March&nbsp;31, 2002, there were 15,599,790
shares of common stock outstanding, which were held by
approximately 250&nbsp;stockholders. The holders of common stock
are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted
upon by the stockholders, including the election of all three
classes of directors. Subject to preferences that may be
applicable to any outstanding preferred stock, the holders of
common stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends, if
any, as may be declared from time to time by the board of
directors out of funds legally available for that purpose. In
the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the
holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in all
assets remaining after payment of liabilities, subject to prior
distribution rights of preferred stock, if any, then
outstanding. The holders of common stock do not have preemptive
or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are no
redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common
stock. We anticipate using a portion of our net proceeds to
repurchase common stock from our non-executive employees.
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<B><FONT size="2">Series&nbsp;A Preferred Stock</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We issued our redeemable Series&nbsp;A 13.45%
senior exchangeable preferred stock under a certificate of
designations filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on
November&nbsp;13, 1997. As of March&nbsp;31, 2002, there were
350,000 shares of our Series&nbsp;A preferred stock outstanding,
which were held of record by 34&nbsp;stockholders. The
Series&nbsp;A preferred stock ranks senior to all classes of
common stock, bears cumulative dividends at the rate of 13.45%
per annum and has a liquidation preference over our common stock
equal to $100 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends
thereon. In addition, the Series&nbsp;A preferred stock is
subject to mandatory redemption by us on November&nbsp;13, 2009,
and our optional redemption, at a premium declining to par after
November&nbsp;13, 2002 and prior to November&nbsp;13, 2009.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">On or prior to November&nbsp;13, 2002, we may
redeem any or all of the shares of Series&nbsp;A preferred stock
then outstanding at a redemption price equal to 110% of the
liquidation preference thereof, less an amount (calculated as a
percentage) sufficient to reduce the aggregate redemption price
by an amount sufficient to permit us to pay bonuses to our
directors and executive officers who are selling, either
directly or through family trusts or partnerships, shares of our
common stock in this offering in an amount equal to the
underwriting commissions and discounts that they will pay, as
well as to repurchase shares from our other non-executive
employees as described in this prospectus at the offering price
to the public, rather than the net price to us after deducting
underwriting commissions and discounts, plus accrued and unpaid
dividends, following any underwritten public offering of our
common stock. We anticipate using a portion of our net proceeds
from this offering to redeem all of the outstanding shares of
Series&nbsp;A preferred stock.
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<B><FONT size="2">Preferred Stock</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The board of directors has the authority, without
action by the stockholders, to designate and issue preferred
stock in one or more series and to designate the rights,
preferences and privileges of each series, which may be greater
than the rights of the common stock. It is not possible to state
the actual effect of the issuance of any shares of preferred
stock upon the rights of holders of the common stock until the
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<FONT size="2">board of directors determines the specific rights
of the holders of such preferred stock. However, the effects
might include, among other things:
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    <FONT size="2">restricting dividends on the common stock;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">diluting the voting power of the common stock;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">impairing the liquidation rights of the common
    stock; or
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    <FONT size="2">delaying or preventing a change in control of us
    without further action by the stockholders.
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<B><FONT size="2">Warrant</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">As of March&nbsp;31, 2002, a warrant to purchase
486,000 shares of our common stock was outstanding. The warrant
is exercisable at any time with an exercise price of $0.00123
per share. The warrant expires on November&nbsp;30, 2008.
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<B><FONT size="2">Registration Rights</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Green Equity Investors, L.P. has the right to
demand, on two occasions, that we file a registration statement
under the Securities Act covering all or a portion of the
5,860,973 shares of our common stock held by it. In addition,
holders of up to 11,435,925&nbsp;shares of our common stock,
which includes the shares held by Green Equity Investors, L.P.,
and the holder of a warrant to purchase 486,000 shares of our
common stock will have piggyback registration rights after the
consummation of this offering. Registration of these shares of
our common stock would permit their sale into the market
immediately. Each of these holders, including Green Equity
Investors, L.P., has agreed not to sell or otherwise dispose of
any of their shares, other than shares sold in this offering,
for a period of 180&nbsp;days after the consummation of this
offering. Please refer to the information in the prospectus
under the heading &#147;Shares Eligible for Future
Sale&nbsp;&#151; Registration Rights&#148; for a more detailed
discussion of these registration rights.
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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Delaware Anti-Takeover Law and Certain Charter
and Bylaw Provisions</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Provisions of Delaware law and our amended and
restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated
bylaws to be adopted immediately prior to the closing of this
offering could make the following more difficult:
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    <FONT size="2">the acquisition of us by means of a tender offer;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">the acquisition of us by means of a proxy contest
    or otherwise; or
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">the removal of our incumbent officers and
    directors.
    </FONT></TD>
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">These provisions, summarized below, are expected
to discourage certain types of coercive takeover practices and
inadequate takeover bids. These provisions are also designed to
encourage persons seeking to acquire control of us to first
negotiate with our board of directors. We believe the benefits
of increased protection of our potential ability to negotiate
with the proponent of an unfriendly or unsolicited proposal to
acquire or restructure us outweigh the disadvantages of
discouraging such proposals because negotiation of such
proposals could result in an improvement of their terms.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Classified Board of Directors.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Under our amended and restated
certificate of incorporation and our amended and restated
bylaws, our board of directors is divided into three classes of
directors serving staggered three-year terms, with one-third of
the board of directors being elected each year.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Stockholder
Meetings.</FONT></I><FONT size="2"> Under our amended and
restated certificate of incorporation and our amended and
restated bylaws, only the board of directors, the chairman of
the board of directors, the chief executive officer and the
president may call special meetings of stockholders.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Requirements for Advance Notification of
Stockholder Proposals and Director
Nominations.</FONT></I><FONT size="2"> Our amended and restated
bylaws establish advance notice procedures with respect to
stockholder proposals and the nomination of candidates for
election as directors, other than nominations made by or at the
direction of the board of directors or a committee of the board
of directors. These provisions may preclude
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<FONT size="2">stockholders from bringing matters before an
annual meeting of stockholders or from making nominations for
directors at an annual meeting of stockholders.
</FONT>
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">No Action by Written Consent.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">Under our amended and restated
certificate of incorporation, stockholders may only take action
at an annual or special meeting of stockholders and may not act
by written consent.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Delaware Anti-Takeover Law.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">We are subject to Section&nbsp;203 of
the Delaware General Corporation Law, an anti-takeover law. In
general, Section&nbsp;203 prohibits a publicly held Delaware
corporation from engaging in a &#147;business combination&#148;
with an &#147;interested stockholder&#148; for a period of three
years following the date the person became an interested
stockholder, unless the &#147;business combination&#148; or the
transaction in which the person became an interested stockholder
is approved in a prescribed manner. Generally, a &#147;business
combination&#148; includes a merger, asset or stock sale, or
other transaction resulting in a financial benefit to the
interested stockholder. Generally, an &#147;interested
stockholder&#148; is a person who, together with affiliates and
associates, owns or within three years prior to the
determination of interested stockholder status, owned, 15% or
more of a corporation&#146;s voting stock. The existence of this
provision may have an anti-takeover effect with respect to
transactions not approved in advance by the board of directors,
including discouraging attempts that might result in a premium
over the market price for the shares of common stock held by
stockholders.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">No Cumulative
Voting.</FONT></I><FONT size="2"> Our amended and restated
certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws do
not provide for cumulative voting in the election of directors.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Undesignated Preferred
Stock.</FONT></I><FONT size="2"> The authorization of
undesignated preferred stock makes it possible for our board of
directors to issue preferred stock with voting or other rights
or preferences that could impede the success of any attempt to
change control of us. These and other provisions may have the
effect of deferring hostile takeovers or delaying changes in
control or management of us.
</FONT>

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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Amended and Restated Stockholders
Agreement</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We are a party to a stockholders agreement with
Green Equity Investors, L.P. and Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G. Miller
and Mr.&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;W. Miller that will be amended
effective upon the consummation of this offering. The amended
agreement entitles Green Equity Investors, L.P. to nominate one
director to our board of directors for as long as it holds at
least 5% of our outstanding shares. The amended agreement also
provides that Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G. Miller and
Mr.&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;W. Miller will vote their shares in favor
of Green Equity Investors, L.P.&#146;s nominee and that Green
Equity Investors, L.P. will vote its shares to elect
Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G. Miller and Mr.&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;W.
Miller to our board of directors. We are also a party to
employment agreements with Mr.&nbsp;Steven&nbsp;G. Miller and
Mr.&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;W. Miller which will be amended effective
upon the consummation of this offering that will require us, so
long as they remain an officer or Chairman Emeritus,
respectively, to use our best efforts to ensure that each of
them be a member of our board of directors.
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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Transfer Agent and Registrar</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The transfer agent and registrar for the common
stock is U.S.&nbsp;Stock Transfer Corporation.
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</FONT></DIV>

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<B><FONT size="2">Listing</FONT></B>

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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We intend to file an application to have our
common stock approved for quotation on The Nasdaq Stock
Market&#146;s National Market under the symbol &#147;BGFV.&#148;
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<B><FONT size="2">DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">The Credit Facility</FONT></B>

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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Big&nbsp;5 Corp., our wholly owned subsidiary,
has a non-amortizing $125.0 million revolving credit facility.
The credit facility bears interest at various rates based on
Big&nbsp;5 Corp.&#146;s performance, with a floor of LIBOR plus
1.50% or the J.P. Morgan Chase prime lending rate and a ceiling
of LIBOR plus 2.50% or the J.P. Morgan Chase prime lending rate
plus 0.75% and is secured by Big&nbsp;5 Corp.&#146;s trade
accounts receivable, merchandise inventories, service marks and
trademarks and other general intangible assets, including trade
names. The credit facility is not guaranteed by us. As of
March&nbsp;31, 2002, loans under the credit facility bear
interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.50% or the J.P. Morgan Chase
prime lending rate. An annual fee of 0.325%, payable monthly, is
assessed on the unused portion of the credit facility. As of
March&nbsp;31, 2002, Big&nbsp;5 Corp. had $25.0&nbsp;million in
LIBOR and prime lending rate borrowings and letters of credit of
$3.4&nbsp;million outstanding. The maximum eligible borrowing
available under the credit facility, including outstanding
letters of credit, is limited to the lesser of
$125.0&nbsp;million and an amount equal to 70% of the aggregate
value of eligible inventory during November through February and
65% of the aggregate value of eligible inventory during the
remaining months of the year. Available borrowings over and
above actual LIBOR and prime rate borrowings and letters of
credit outstanding on the credit facility amounted to
$80.8&nbsp;million as of March&nbsp;31, 2002.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Covenants. </FONT></I><FONT size="2">The
credit facility contains financial covenants that require
Big&nbsp;5 Corp. to satisfy, on a consolidated basis, specified
quarterly financial tests, including:
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    <FONT size="2">a minimum net worth of negative
    $50.0&nbsp;million; and
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    <FONT size="2">an availability of $5.0&nbsp;million under the
    credit facility or a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.15
    to 1.0.
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<FONT size="2">The credit facility also contains a number of
other customary covenants that, among other things, restrict
Big&nbsp;5 Corp.&#146;s ability to:
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    <FONT size="2">dispose of assets;
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    <FONT size="2">incur additional debt;
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    <FONT size="2">prepay other debt, subject to specified
    exceptions, or amend specified debt instruments;
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <FONT size="2">pay dividends;
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">create liens on assets;
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">make investments, loans or advances;
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">make acquisitions;
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    <FONT size="2">engage in mergers or consolidations;
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    <FONT size="2">change the business conducted;
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    <FONT size="2">engage in sale and leaseback transactions;
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">make capital expenditures or engage in
    transactions with affiliates; and
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    <FONT size="2">otherwise undertake various corporate activities
    outside the ordinary course of business.
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<I><FONT size="2">Events of Default.</FONT></I><FONT size="2">
The credit facility also contains customary events of default,
including defaults based on:
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    <FONT size="2">nonpayment of principal, interest or fees when
    due, subject to specified grace periods;
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    <FONT size="2">events of bankruptcy and insolvency;
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <FONT size="2">breach of specified covenants;
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    <FONT size="2">cessation of business;
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">inaccuracy of specified representations and
    warranties;
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">violations of the ERISA laws;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">specified occurrences related to the senior
    notes, such as amending the indenture governing the senior notes
    or prepaying, in whole or part, the senior notes, without prior
    written consent of the lenders; and
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">cross-defaults to other debt.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Change of Control.
</FONT></I><FONT size="2">The credit facility provides that, on
15&nbsp;days prior notice, Big&nbsp;5 Corp. may merge its
subsidiaries or another entity in the retail sporting goods
industry into itself, without prior consent of the lenders, so
long as:
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    <FONT size="2">Big 5 Corp. is the surviving entity;
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">no lien on the assets of the subsidiary or other
    entity will survive the merger other than permitted encumbrances
    under the credit facility;
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    <FONT size="2">the entity was formed and maintains its principal
    place of business and assets in the United States; and
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    <FONT size="2">Big 5 Corp. is in full compliance with the terms
    of its debt instruments.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Any other change in the structure or existence of
Big 5 Corp. requires the prior written consent of the lenders.
</FONT>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Termination. </FONT></I><FONT size="2">The
credit facility may be terminated by the lenders by giving at
least 90 days prior written notice before any anniversary date,
commencing with its anniversary date in March 2003. Unless it is
terminated, the credit facility will continue on an annual
extension basis from anniversary date to anniversary date
beginning in April 2003. The lenders may also terminate the
credit facility upon the occurrence of an event of default upon
notice to Big&nbsp;5 Corp.; however, no notice of termination is
required if the event of default is an event of bankruptcy or
insolvency. Big&nbsp;5 Corp. may terminate the credit facility
at any time upon 30&nbsp;days prior written notice; however, if
Big&nbsp;5 Corp. terminates the credit facility prior to
March&nbsp;31, 2003, it must pay an early termination fee.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">The Senior Notes</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In connection with our 1997 recapitalization,
Big&nbsp;5 Corp., our wholly owned subsidiary, issued
$131.0&nbsp;million face amount of 10.875% senior notes due
2007, less a discount of approximately $0.6&nbsp;million based
on an imputed interest rate of 10.95%, of which
$103.8&nbsp;million currently remains outstanding. The senior
notes mature on November&nbsp;15, 2007. The senior notes bear
interest at the rate per annum of 10.875% from the most recent
interest payment date to which interest has been paid or
provided for, payable in semi-annual installments on May&nbsp;15
and November&nbsp;15 of each year. Interest is calculated on the
basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. The
last date on which interest was paid on the senior notes was
November&nbsp;15, 2001. There are no mandatory payments of
principal on the senior notes prior to their maturity in 2007.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Priority. </FONT></I><FONT size="2">The senior
notes are general unsecured obligations, rank senior in right of
payment to all existing and future indebtedness of Big&nbsp;5
Corp. that is subordinated to the senior notes and rank <I>pari
passu </I>in right of payment with all current and future
unsubordinated indebtedness of Big&nbsp;5 Corp., subject to
certain restrictions due to the securitization of certain
assets. The senior notes are not guaranteed by us.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Redemption. </FONT></I><FONT size="2">The
senior notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at Big&nbsp;5
Corp.&#146;s option, at any time on or after November&nbsp;15,
2002. The senior notes will be redeemable at the following
redemption prices, expressed as percentages of the principal
amount, if redeemed during the twelve&nbsp;month period
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<FONT size="2">commencing November&nbsp;15 of the years
indicated below at the following redemption prices, plus accrued
and unpaid interest and liquidated damages, if any, to the date
of redemption:
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    <FONT size="2">2002
    </FONT></DIV>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">105.475</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2003
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">103.650</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2004
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">101.825</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2005 and thereafter
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100.000</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Covenants. </FONT></I><FONT size="2">The
indenture governing the senior notes contains a number of
customary covenants, including a provision regarding a change in
control. The indenture provides that a change of control of
Big&nbsp;5 Corp. is permitted so long as:
</FONT>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Big 5 Corp. is the surviving entity or the
    surviving entity was formed and maintains its principal place of
    business and assets in the United States and assumes by
    supplemental indenture the obligations of Big 5 Corp. under the
    indenture;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">no default or event of default shall exist or
    shall occur immediately after giving effect on a pro forma basis
    to such transaction;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">immediately after giving effect on a pro forma
    basis to such transaction, the consolidated net worth of the
    survivor is at least equal to that of Big&nbsp;5 Corp.
    immediately prior to such transaction; and
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">immediately after giving effect on a pro forma
    basis to such transaction, the surviving entity could incur at
    least $1 of additional indebtedness under the terms of the
    indenture.
    </FONT></TD>
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<P align="left">
<FONT size="2">Upon a change of control of Big&nbsp;5 Corp.,
Big&nbsp;5 Corp. will be required to offer to purchase all of
the outstanding senior notes at a price in cash equal to 101% of
the aggregate principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid
interest and liquidated damages, if any, to the date of purchase.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The indenture also contains customary covenants
that, among other things, restrict the ability of Big&nbsp;5
Corp. to:
</FONT>
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    <TD width="1%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">incur additional indebtedness outside the
    ordinary course of business;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">issue preferred stock;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">pay dividends or make other distributions,
    depending on its level of indebtedness at the time of the
    proposed dividend or distribution, whether it is in default
    under its financing agreements, the amount of dividends or
    distributions made in the past and its net cash proceeds from
    stock sales during the year in question;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">make certain investments or engage in any line of
    business outside the ordinary course of business;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">create certain liens on the collateral securing
    the loans issued under the credit facility;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">sell certain assets outside the ordinary course
    of business;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">enter into certain transactions with affiliates;
    and
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">effect certain mergers and consolidations.
    </FONT></TD>
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<I><FONT size="2">Events of Default.</FONT></I><FONT size="2">
The indenture governing the senior notes contains customary
events of default, including defaults based on:
</FONT>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">nonpayment of principal, premium or interest when
    due, subject to specified grace periods;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">events of bankruptcy and insolvency of Big&nbsp;5
    Corp. or any of its subsidiaries;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">dissolution and liquidation;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">breach of specified covenants and agreements,
    subject to specified grace periods;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="1%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">material inaccuracy of representations and
    warranties;
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">cross-defaults on other debt owed by Big&nbsp;5
    Corp. or any of its subsidiaries, with an aggregate principal
    exceeding $15.0&nbsp;million; and
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">final judgments for payment of money against
    Big&nbsp;5 Corp. or any of its subsidiaries not covered by
    insurance in an aggregate amount exceeding $15.0&nbsp;million,
    subject to certain grace periods.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Senior Discount Notes</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In connection with our 1997 recapitalization, we
issued $48.2&nbsp;million face amount of 13.45% senior discount
notes due 2008, of which $25.4&nbsp;million face amount
currently remains outstanding. According to the terms of the
indenture under which the senior discount notes were issued, we
have the right to redeem all, but not less than all, of our
senior discount notes prior to November&nbsp;30, 2002 at a
redemption price equal to 113.45% of the accreted value of the
senior discount notes, upon our receipt of cash from a public
equity offering. We anticipate using a portion of our net
proceeds from this offering to redeem all of the outstanding
senior discount notes.
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<B><FONT size="2">SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Sales of Restricted Securities</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Prior to this offering, there has been no public
market for our common stock, and we cannot predict the effect,
if any, that market sales of shares of our common stock or the
availability of shares of our common stock for sale will have on
the market price of our common stock prevailing from time to
time. Nevertheless, sales of substantial amounts of our common
stock in the public market could adversely affect the market
price of our common stock and could impair our future ability to
raise capital through the sale of our equity securities.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Upon the completion of this offering, we will
have 21,299,790&nbsp;shares of our common stock outstanding,
assuming no exercise of the underwriters&#146; over-allotment
option, the repurchase of 413,343&nbsp;shares of our common
stock from our non-executive employees at their option and no
exercise of the outstanding warrant to purchase
486,000&nbsp;shares of our common stock that is exercisable for
$0.00123 per share. All of the shares sold in this offering will
be freely tradable, except that any shares purchased by
directors, officers or other affiliates may only be sold in
compliance with the applicable limitations of Rule&nbsp;144. The
remaining 13,599,790&nbsp;shares of our common stock are
&#147;restricted securities&#148; as defined under
Rule&nbsp;144. Restricted securities may be sold in the public
market only if registered or if they qualify for an exemption
from registration under Rules&nbsp;144, 144(k) or 701
promulgated under the Securities Act, which rules are summarized
below.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Subject to the provisions of Rules&nbsp;144,
144(k) and 701 and a right of repurchase in favor of us
applicable to 599,056&nbsp;shares of our common stock that will
expire on November&nbsp;11,
2002, &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;shares
of our common stock will be available for sale in the public
market upon the expiration of the 180-day lock-up period.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If our stockholders sell substantial amounts of
our common stock in the public market following this offering,
the prevailing market price of our common stock could decline.
Furthermore, sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in
the public market after contractual and legal restrictions lapse
could adversely affect the prevailing market price of the common
stock and our ability to raise equity capital in the future.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Rule&nbsp;144</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In general, under Rule&nbsp;144 as currently in
effect, beginning 90&nbsp;days after the date of this
prospectus, a person who has beneficially owned restricted
shares for at least one year including the holding period of any
prior owner except an affiliate would be entitled to sell within
any three-month period a number of shares that does not exceed
the greater of:
</FONT>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">1% of the number of shares of common stock then
    outstanding; or
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">the average weekly trading volume of the common
    stock during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of a
    Form&nbsp;144 with respect to such sale.
    </FONT></TD>
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Sales under Rule&nbsp;144 are also subject to
manner of sale provisions and notice requirements and to the
availability of current public information about us. Under
Rule&nbsp;144(k), a person who is not deemed to have been our
affiliate at any time during the three months preceding a sale,
and who has beneficially owned the shares proposed to be sold
for at least two years including the holding period of any prior
owner except an affiliate, is entitled to sell such shares
without complying with the manner of sale, public information,
volume limitation or notice provisions of Rule&nbsp;144.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Rule&nbsp;701</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In general, under Rule&nbsp;701 of the Securities
Act, as currently in effect, any of our employees, consultants
or advisors who purchase shares from us under a stock option
plan or other written agreement can resell those shares
90&nbsp;days after the effective date of this offering in
reliance on Rule&nbsp;144, but without complying with the
holding period, public information, volume limitation or notice
provisions of Rule&nbsp;144,
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<FONT size="2">so long as they are not affiliates of ours. If
they are an affiliate, they are eligible to resell the shares
90&nbsp;days after the effective date of this offering in
reliance on Rule&nbsp;144 but without compliance with the
holding period requirement contained in Rule&nbsp;144. These
shares are subject to the lock-up agreements and will be
available for sale in the open market beginning 180&nbsp;days
after the date of this prospectus.
</FONT>
</DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Lock-Up Agreements</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Executive officers, directors, vice presidents
and certain other employees who own, in the aggregate,
approximately &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;%
of our common stock prior to this offering have agreed that,
except for shares of common stock to be sold in this offering
and shares of common stock to be repurchased by us with a
portion of the proceeds from this offering, they will not offer,
sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly
or indirectly, any shares of our common stock or securities
convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for any shares
of our common stock, enter into a transaction that would have
the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other
arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the
economic consequences of ownership of our common stock, whether
any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of our
common stock or other securities, in cash or otherwise, or
publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge
or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or
other arrangement, without, in each case, the prior written
consent of Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, for a period
of 180&nbsp;days after the date of this prospectus. Certain
other employees who own, in the aggregate,
approximately &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;%
of our common stock prior to this offering have agreed that they
will not offer for public sale common stock owned by them
without the prior written consent of the managing underwriter in
our public offering, in this case Credit Suisse First Boston
Corporation, for a period of 180&nbsp;days after the date of
this prospectus.
</FONT>

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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Registration Rights</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Green Equity Investors, L.P. has the right to
demand, on two occasions, that we file a registration statement
under the Securities Act covering all or a portion of the
5,860,973&nbsp;shares of our common stock held by it.
Registration would result in the shares becoming freely tradable
without restriction under the Securities Act. In addition,
specified holders will have piggyback registration rights with
respect to 11,435,925&nbsp;shares of our common stock, including
the shares held by Green Equity Investors, L.P., and
486,000&nbsp;shares of our common stock underlying a warrant. If
we propose to register any common stock under the Securities
Act, other than pursuant to a registration of our common stock
on Form&nbsp;S-4 or S-8, these holders may require us to include
all or a portion of their securities in the registration.
However, the managing underwriter, if any, of the offering
pursuant to the registration has the right to limit the number
of securities to be included by these holders.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The outstanding piggyback registration rights
with respect to 10,904,656&nbsp;shares of our common stock and
all 486,000&nbsp;shares of our common stock underlying a warrant
have no expiration date. The piggyback registration rights with
respect to 531,269&nbsp;shares of our common stock will expire
upon the earlier of the first anniversary of the consummation of
this offering and the date of the effectiveness of any
registration of our common stock under the Securities Act
subsequent to this offering in which all of the holders of these
shares are given the opportunity to register their shares.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We would bear all registration expenses incurred
in connection with these registrations. The stockholders would
pay all underwriting discounts, selling commissions and stock
transfer taxes applicable to the sale of their securities.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Stock Options</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Immediately after this offering, we intend to
file a registration statement under the Securities Act covering
shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2002
stock incentive plan. Shares registered under that registration
statement will, upon the optionee&#146;s exercise and depending
on vesting provisions and Rule&nbsp;144 volume limitations
applicable to our affiliates, be available for sale in the open
market immediately after the lock-up agreements expire.
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<B><FONT size="2">U.S. FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS FOR NON-U.S.
HOLDERS</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The following is a general discussion of certain
U.S. federal income and estate tax consequences of the ownership
and disposition of our common stock by a person that is not a
&#147;United States person&#148; for U.S. federal income tax
purposes (a &#147;non-U.S. holder&#148;). For this purpose, a
&#147;United States person&#148; is a citizen or resident of the
United States, a corporation, partnership or other entity
created or organized in or under the laws of the United States
or any political subdivision thereof, an estate, the income of
which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of
its source, or a trust if (i)&nbsp;a U.S. court is able to
exercise primary supervision over the trust&#146;s
administration and (ii)&nbsp;one or more United States persons
have the authority to control all of the trust&#146;s
substantial decisions. The discussion does not consider specific
facts and circumstances that may be relevant to a particular
non-U.S. holder&#146;s tax position. Special rules may apply to
certain non-U.S. holders, such as dealers in securities, banks,
insurance companies, tax-exempt organizations, persons holding
their shares as part of a &#147;straddle,&#148;
&#147;hedge,&#148; or &#147;conversion transaction,&#148;
persons who acquire shares as compensation, &#147;controlled
foreign corporations,&#148; &#147;passive foreign investment
companies,&#148; &#147;foreign personal holding companies,&#148;
and corporations that accumulate earnings to avoid U.S. federal
income tax, that are subject to special treatment under the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. This discussion is
limited to beneficial owners of the common stock who hold the
common stock as capital assets. It does not address any aspect
of state, local, or foreign law, persons who hold common stock
through a partnership or other pass-through entity, or persons
who are former citizens or long-term residents of the United
States.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<B><FONT size="2">Accordingly, each non-U.S. holder is urged to
consult its own tax advisor with respect to the United States
tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of common
stock, as well as any tax consequences that may arise under the
laws of any state, municipality, foreign country or other taxing
jurisdiction.</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Dividends</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Dividends paid to a non-U.S. holder of our common
stock ordinarily will be subject to withholding of U.S. federal
income tax at a 30% rate, or at a lower rate under an applicable
income tax treaty that provides for a reduced rate of
withholding. To claim the benefit of a lower treaty rate, a
non-U.S. holder must properly file with the payor an IRS
Form&nbsp;W-8BEN, or successor form, or, in the case of payments
made outside the United States with respect to an offshore
account, comply with certain documentary evidence procedures,
directly, or under certain circumstances, through an
intermediary. If, however, the dividends are effectively
connected with the conduct by the non-U.S. holder of a trade or
business within the United States and, where a tax treaty
applies, are attributable to a United States permanent
establishment of the non-U.S. holder, then the dividends will be
exempt from the withholding tax described above, provided that
an IRS Form&nbsp;W-8ECI, or successor form, is furnished to the
payor. Such dividends will instead be taxed on a net basis at
applicable graduated individual or corporate rates. Effectively
connected dividends received by a foreign corporation may, under
certain circumstances, be subject as well to a &#147;branch
profits tax&#148; at a rate of 30% or a lower applicable treaty
rate. A non-U.S. holder who furnished the payor with an IRS
Form&nbsp;W-8ECI or successor form must also provide a United
States taxpayer identification number.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Gain on Disposition of Common Stock</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">A non-U.S. holder generally will not be subject
to U.S. federal income tax in respect of a gain realized on a
disposition of our common stock, provided that (a)&nbsp;the gain
is not effectively connected with a trade or business conducted
by the non-U.S. holder in the United States, (b)&nbsp;in the
case of a non-U.S. holder who is an individual, such holder is
present in the United States for less than 183&nbsp;days in the
taxable year of the sale and other conditions are met, and
(c)&nbsp;we are not nor have been a &#147;United States real
property holding corporation&#148; for United States federal
income tax purposes (a &#147;USRPHC&#148;). We believe we are
not currently, and are not likely to become a USRPHC. Even if we
were to become a USRPHC, gain on the sale or other disposition
of common stock by a non-U.S. holder generally would not be
subject to U.S. federal income tax provided that (i)&nbsp;the
common stock was &#147;regularly traded&#148; on
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<DIV align="left">
<FONT size="2">an established securities market and
(ii)&nbsp;such non-U.S. holder did not actually or
constructively own more than 5% of the common stock at any time
during the shorter of the five-year period preceding the
disposition or such non-U.S. holder&#146;s holding period.
</FONT>
</DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If a non-U.S. holder is engaged in the conduct of
a trade or business in the United States, gain on the
disposition of our common stock that is effectively connected
with the conduct of such trade or business and, where an income
tax treaty applies, is attributable to a United States permanent
establishment, will be taxed on a net basis at applicable
graduated individual or corporate rates. Effectively connected
gain of a foreign corporation may, under certain circumstances,
be subject as well to a branch profits tax at a rate of 30% or a
lower applicable treaty rate.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Federal Estate Taxes</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Our common stock owned or treated as being owned
by a non-U.S. holder at the time of death will be included in
that holder&#146;s gross estate for U.S. federal estate tax
purposes, unless an applicable estate tax treaty provides
otherwise. The U.S. federal estate tax was recently repealed;
however, the repeal does not take effect until 2010. In
addition, the legislation repealing the estate tax expires in
2011, and thus the estate tax will be reinstated at that time
unless future legislation extends the repeal.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">U.S. Information Reporting Requirements and
Backup Withholding Tax</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">U.S. information reporting on IRS Form&nbsp;1099
and backup withholding tax will not apply to dividends paid on
our common stock to a non-U.S. holder, provided that non-U.S.
holder provides an IRS Form&nbsp;W-8BEN (or satisfies certain
certification documentary evidence requirements for establishing
that it is a non-United States person under U.S. Treasury
regulations) or otherwise establishes an exemption.
Distributions on our common stock will, however, be reported to
the Internal Revenue Service (&#147;IRS&#148;) and to the
non-U.S. holder on IRS Form&nbsp;1042-S.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Information reporting and backup withholding also
generally will not apply to a payment of the proceeds of a sale
of our common stock effected outside the United States by a
foreign office of a foreign broker. However, information
reporting requirements (but not backup withholding) will apply
to a payment of the proceeds of a sale of our common stock
effected outside the United States by a foreign office of a
broker if the broker (i)&nbsp;is a United States person,
(ii)&nbsp;derives 50% or more of its gross income for certain
periods from the conduct of a trade or business in the United
States, (iii)&nbsp;is a &#147;controlled foreign
corporation&#148; as to the United States, or (iv)&nbsp;is a
foreign partnership that, at any time during its taxable year,
is 50% or more (by income or capital interest) owned by United
States persons or is engaged in the conduct of a U.S. trade or
business, unless in any such case the broker has documentary
evidence in its records that the holder is a non-U.S. holder and
certain conditions are met, or the holder otherwise establishes
an exemption. Payment by a United States office of a broker of
the proceeds of a sale of our common stock will be subject to
both backup withholding and information reporting unless the
holder certifies its non-U.S. status under penalties of perjury
or otherwise establishes an exemption. Pursuant to recent tax
legislation the rate of backup withholding tax is currently 30%
and will be reduced to 29% on January&nbsp;1, 2004 and 28% on
January&nbsp;1, 2006.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding
rules may be allowed as a refund or a credit against that
holder&#146;s U.S. federal income tax liability provided the
required information is furnished to the IRS.
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<B><FONT size="2">THE SELLING STOCKHOLDERS</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The following are the stockholders for whose
accounts the common stock is being offered; the amount of common
stock owned by such stockholders prior to this offering; the
amount of common stock to be offered for the stockholder&#146;s
account; and the amount to be owned by such stockholder
following completion of the offering. Each selling stockholder
(or the trustee or general partner of such selling stockholder,
as applicable) holds or has held during the past three years the
position or office with the Company disclosed under
&#147;Management &#151; Executive Officers and Directors.&#148;
</FONT>

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<TABLE width="100%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="52%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Beneficial Ownership</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1"># of</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">of Common Stock</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">shares&nbsp;owned</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">After Offering</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Name of</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">prior to</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1"># of shares</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">selling stockholder</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">offering</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">offered</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Shares</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">%</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Robert W. Miller and Florence&nbsp;H. Miller,
    Trustees of the Robert W. and Florence&nbsp;H. Miller Family
    Trust dated January&nbsp;11, 1991
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">816,552</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">366,405</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">450,147</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Robert W. and Florence Miller Family Partners,
    L.P.&nbsp;</FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,215,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">545,198</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">669,802</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Steven G. Miller and Jacquelyne&nbsp;G. Miller,
    Trustees of the Steven G. Miller and Jacquelyne&nbsp;G. Miller
    Trust dated September&nbsp;13, 1990
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,620,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">291,600</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,328,400</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Michael D. Miller, Trustee of the Miller Living
    Trust dated December&nbsp;11, 1997
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">810,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">145,800</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">664,200</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Charles P. Kirk
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">388,800</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">69,984</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">318,816</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Gary S. Meade
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">89,100</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16,038</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">73,062</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">*</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Richard A. Johnson
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">388,800</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">69,984</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">318,816</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Thomas J. Schlauch
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">324,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">58,320</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">265,680</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Jeffrey L. Fraley
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">129,600</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">23,328</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">106,272</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">*</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>
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</FONT></DIV>

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<TR>
    <TD width="2%"></TD>
    <TD width="98%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD><FONT size="2">*&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Less than 1% of the class.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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<B><FONT size="2">UNDERWRITING</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Under the terms and subject to the conditions
contained in an underwriting agreement
dated &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;,
2002, we and the selling stockholders have agreed to sell to the
underwriters named below, for whom Credit Suisse First Boston
Corporation, U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc., Jefferies &#38;
Company, Inc. and Stephens Inc. are acting as representatives,
the following respective numbers of shares of common stock:
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    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="82%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Number</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Underwriter</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">of Shares</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray Inc.&nbsp;</FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Jefferies &#38; Company, Inc.&nbsp;</FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Stephens Inc.&nbsp;</FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="6"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,700,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The underwriting agreement provides that the
underwriters are obligated to purchase all the shares of common
stock in the offering if any are purchased, other than those
shares covered by the over-allotment option described below. The
underwriting agreement also provides that if an underwriter
defaults, the purchase commitments of non-defaulting
underwriters may be increased or the offering may be terminated.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We and the selling stockholders have granted to
the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase on a pro rata basis
up to 649,078&nbsp;additional shares from us and an aggregate of
505,922&nbsp;additional outstanding shares from the selling
stockholders at the initial public offering price less the
underwriting discounts and commissions. The option may be
exercised only to cover any over-allotments of common stock.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The underwriters propose to offer the shares of
common stock initially at the public offering price on the cover
page of this prospectus and to selling group members at that
price less a selling concession of
$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;per share. The underwriters
and selling group members may allow a discount of
$&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;per share on sales to other
broker/dealers. After the initial public offering, the
representatives may change the public offering price and
concession and discount to broker/dealers.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The following table summarizes the compensation
and estimated expenses we and the selling stockholders will pay:
</FONT>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="100%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="43%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Per Share</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Total</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Without</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">With</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Without</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">With</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Over-allotment</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Over-allotment</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Over-allotment</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Over-allotment</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Underwriting discounts and commissions paid by us
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Expenses payable by us
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Underwriting discounts and commissions paid by
    selling stockholders
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Expenses payable by the selling stockholders
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The representatives have informed us that they do
not expect discretionary sales to exceed 5% of the shares of
common stock being offered.
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">60
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We have agreed that we will not offer, sell,
contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly or
indirectly, or file with the Securities and Exchange Commission
a registration statement under the Securities Act relating to,
any shares of our common stock or securities convertible into or
exchangeable or exercisable for any shares of our common stock,
or publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale,
pledge, disposition or filing, without the prior written consent
of Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation for a period of
180&nbsp;days after the date of this prospectus.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Executive officers, directors, vice presidents
and certain other employees who own, in the aggregate,
approximately &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;%
of our common stock prior to this offering have agreed that,
except for shares of common stock to be sold in this offering
and shares of common stock to be repurchased by us with a
portion of the proceeds from this offering, they will not offer,
sell, contract to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of, directly
or indirectly, any shares of our common stock or securities
convertible into or exchangeable or exercisable for any shares
of our common stock, enter into a transaction that would have
the same effect, or enter into any swap, hedge or other
arrangement that transfers, in whole or in part, any of the
economic consequences of ownership of our common stock, whether
any of these transactions are to be settled by delivery of our
common stock or other securities, in cash or otherwise, or
publicly disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge
or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or
other arrangement, without, in each case, the prior written
consent of Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, for a period
of 180&nbsp;days after the date of this prospectus. Certain
other employees who own, in the aggregate,
approximately &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;%
of our common stock prior to this offering have agreed that they
will not offer for public sale common stock owned by them
without the prior written consent of the managing underwriter in
our public offering, in this case Credit Suisse First Boston
Corporation, for a period of 180&nbsp;days after the date of
this prospectus.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We and the selling stockholders have agreed to
indemnify the underwriters against liabilities under the
Securities Act, or contribute to payments that the underwriters
may be required to make in that respect.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We will apply to list the shares of common stock
on The Nasdaq Stock Market<B>&#146;</B>s National Market under
the symbol &#147;BGFV&#148;.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Prior to this offering, there has been no public
trading market for our common stock. The initial public offering
price for our common stock will be determined by negotiation
between us, the selling stockholders and the representatives.
The principal factors to be considered in determining the
initial public offering price include:
</FONT>
<P>

<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="1%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">the information included in this prospectus and
    otherwise available to the representatives,
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">the history and the prospects of the industry in
    which we compete,
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">the ability of our management,
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">our past and present operations,
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">our prospects for future earnings,
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">the recent market prices of and demand for
    publicly traded common stock of generally comparable companies,
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">market conditions for initial public offerings,
    and
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">the general condition of the securities markets
    at the time of this offering.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We cannot assure you that the initial public
offering price will correspond to the price at which our common
stock will trade in the public market subsequent to the offering
or that an active trading market for our common stock will
develop and continue after the offering.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">On a pre-offering basis, as of March&nbsp;31,
2002,
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>
<P>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="1%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">employees of Credit Suisse First Boston
    Corporation collectively owned 0.64% of our Series&nbsp;A
    preferred stock and 0.26% of our common stock,
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">61
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<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="1%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation
    affiliates, DLJ&nbsp;Capital Corporation and DLJ&nbsp;First ESC,
    LLC, collectively owned 5.63% of our Series&nbsp;A preferred
    stock and 2.63% of our common stock and
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation affiliate,
    DLJ&nbsp;Fund Investment Partners&nbsp;II, LP, through its
    investment in the entity that owns the warrant to purchase
    486,000&nbsp;shares of common stock, indirectly owned 0.06% of
    our common stock.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><FONT size="1">

</FONT></TD></TR>

</TABLE>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation and one of
its affiliates have provided investment banking and other
advisory services for us, for which they have received customary
fees and reimbursement of expenses. The representatives may in
the future provide additional services.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In connection with the offering, the underwriters
may engage in stabilizing transactions, over-allotment
transactions, syndicate covering transactions, penalty bids and
passive market making in accordance with Regulation&nbsp;M under
the Securities Exchange Act.
</FONT>
<P>

<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"></TD>
    <TD width="1%"></TD>
    <TD width="96%"></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Stabilizing transactions permit bids to purchase
    the underlying security so long as the stabilizing bids do not
    exceed a specified maximum.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Over-allotment involves sales by the underwriters
    of shares in excess of the number of shares the underwriters are
    obligated to purchase, which creates a syndicate short position.
    The short position may be either a covered short position or a
    naked short position. In a covered short position, the number of
    shares over-allotted by the underwriters is not greater than the
    number of shares that they may purchase in the over-allotment
    option. In a naked short position, the number of shares involved
    is greater than the number of shares in the over- allotment
    option. The underwriters may close out any short position by
    either exercising their over-allotment option and/or purchasing
    shares in the open market.
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="top">
    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Syndicate covering transactions involve purchases
    of the common stock in the open market after the distribution
    has been completed in order to cover syndicate short positions.
    In determining the source of shares to close out the short
    position, the underwriters will consider, among other things,
    the price of shares available for purchase in the open market as
    compared to the price at which they may purchase shares through
    the over-allotment option. If the underwriters sell more shares
    than could be covered by the over-allotment option, a naked
    short position, the position can only be closed out by buying
    shares in the open market. A naked short position is more likely
    to be created if the underwriters are concerned that there could
    be downward pressure on the price of the shares in the open
    market after pricing that could adversely affect investors who
    purchase in the offering.
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Penalty bids permit the representatives to
    reclaim a selling concession from a syndicate member when the
    common stock originally sold by the syndicate member is
    purchased in a stabilizing or syndicate covering transaction to
    cover syndicate short positions.
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">In passive market making, market makers in the
    common stock who are underwriters or prospective underwriters
    may, subject to limitations, make bids for or purchases of our
    common stock until the time, if any, at which a stabilizing bid
    is made.
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<FONT size="2">These stabilizing transactions, syndicate
covering transactions and penalty bids may have the effect of
raising or maintaining the market price of our common stock or
preventing or retarding a decline in the market price of our
common stock. As a result the price of our common stock may be
higher than the price that might otherwise exist in the open
market. These transactions may be effected on The Nasdaq Stock
Market&#146;s National Market or otherwise and, if commenced,
may be discontinued at any time.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">A prospectus in electronic format may be made
available on the web sites maintained by one or more of the
underwriters, or selling group members, if any, participating in
this offering. The representatives may agree to allocate a
number of shares to underwriters for sale to their online
brokerage account holders. Internet distributions will be
allocated by the underwriters that will make internet
distributions on the same basis as other allocations.
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<B><FONT size="2">NOTICE TO CANADIAN RESIDENTS</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Resale Restrictions</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The distribution of the common stock in Canada is
being made only on a private placement basis exempt from the
requirement that we and the selling stockholders prepare and
file a prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in
each province where trades of common stock are made. Any resale
of the common stock in Canada must be made under applicable
securities laws which will vary depending on the relevant
jurisdiction, and which may require resales to be made under
available statutory exemptions or under a discretionary
exemption granted by the applicable Canadian securities
regulatory authority. Purchasers are advised to seek legal
advice prior to any resale of the common stock.
</FONT>

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<B><FONT size="2">Representations of Purchasers</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">By purchasing common stock in Canada and
accepting a purchase confirmation a purchaser is representing to
us, the selling stockholders and the dealer from whom the
purchase confirmation is received that:
</FONT>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">the purchaser is entitled under applicable
    provincial securities laws to purchase the common stock without
    the benefit of a prospectus qualified under those securities
    laws,
    </FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">where required by law, that the purchaser is
    purchasing as principal and not as agent, and
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
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    <TD>&nbsp;</TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&#149;&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">the purchaser has reviewed the text above under
    &#147;Resale Restrictions&#148;.
    </FONT></TD>
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Rights of Action&nbsp;&#151; Ontario
Purchasers Only</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Under Ontario securities legislation, a purchaser
who purchases a security offered by this prospectus during the
period of distribution will have a statutory right of action for
damages, or while still the owner of the shares, for rescission
against us and the selling stockholders in the event that this
prospectus contains a misrepresentation. A purchaser will be
deemed to have relied on the misrepresentation. The right of
action for damages is exercisable not later than the earlier of
180&nbsp;days from the date the purchaser first had knowledge of
the facts giving rise to the cause of action and three years
from the date on which payment is made for the shares. The right
of action for rescission is exercisable not later than
180&nbsp;days from the date on which payment is made for the
shares. If a purchaser elects to exercise the right of action
for rescission, the purchaser will have no right of action for
damages against us or the selling stockholders. In no case will
the amount recoverable in any action exceed the price at which
the shares were offered to the purchaser and if the purchaser is
shown to have purchased the securities with knowledge of the
misrepresentation, we and the selling stockholders will have no
liability. In the case of an action for damages, we and the
selling stockholders will not be liable for all or any portion
of the damages that are proven to not represent the depreciation
in value of the shares as a result of the misrepresentation
relied upon. These rights are in addition to, and without
derogation from, any other rights or remedies available at law
to an Ontario purchaser. The foregoing is a summary of the
rights available to an Ontario purchaser. Ontario purchasers
should refer to the complete text of the relevant statutory
provisions.
</FONT>

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<B><FONT size="2">Enforcement of Legal Rights</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">All of the issuer&#146;s directors and officers,
as well as the experts named herein and the selling
stockholders, may be located outside of Canada and, as a result,
it may not be possible for Canadian purchasers to effect service
of process within Canada upon the issuer or such persons. All or
a substantial portion of the assets of the issuer and such
persons may be located outside of Canada and, as a result, it
may not be possible to satisfy a judgment against the issuer or
such persons in Canada or to enforce a judgment obtained in
Canadian courts against such issuer or persons outside of Canada.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Taxation and Eligibility for
Investment</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Canadian purchasers of common stock should
consult their own legal and tax advisors with respect to the tax
consequences of an investment in the common stock in their
particular circumstances and about the eligibility of the common
stock for investment by the purchaser under relevant Canadian
legislation.
</FONT>

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<B><FONT size="2">LEGAL MATTERS</FONT></B>

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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The validity of the common stock offered hereby
will be passed upon for us by Irell&nbsp;&#38; Manella LLP, Los
Angeles, California. Selected legal matters in connection with
this offering will be passed upon for the underwriters by
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher&nbsp;&#38; Flom LLP, Los Angeles,
California. Certain partners and former partners of
Irell&nbsp;&#38; Manella LLP own an aggregate of
25,709&nbsp;shares of our common stock and 1,200&nbsp;shares of
our Series&nbsp;A preferred stock.
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<B><FONT size="2">EXPERTS</FONT></B>

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</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The consolidated financial statements of
Big&nbsp;5 Sporting Goods Corporation and subsidiary as of
December&nbsp;31, 2000 and December&nbsp;30, 2001 and for each
of the fiscal years ended January&nbsp;2, 2000,
December&nbsp;31, 2000 and December&nbsp;30, 2001 have been
included herein and in the registration statement in reliance on
the report of KPMG LLP, independent accountants, appearing
elsewhere herein and upon the authority of said firm as experts
in accounting and auditing.
</FONT>

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<B><FONT size="2">WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We have filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission a registration statement on Form&nbsp;S-1 with
respect to the common stock offered by this prospectus. This
prospectus, which constitutes a part of the registration
statement, does not contain all of the information set forth in
the registration statement or the exhibits and schedules, which
are part of the registration statement. For further information
with respect to us and our common stock, we refer you to the
registration statement and exhibits and schedules filed as part
of the registration statement. Statements contained in this
prospectus concerning the contents of any contract or any other
documents are not necessarily complete. If a contract or
document has been filed as an exhibit to the registration
statement, we refer you to the copy of the contract or document
that has been filed. Each statement in this prospectus relating
to a contract or document filed as an exhibit is qualified in
all respects by the filed exhibit. Any document we file may be
read and copied at the Commission&#146;s public reference rooms
in Washington, D.C., New York, New York and Chicago, Illinois.
Please call the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further
information about the public reference rooms. Our filings with
the Commission are also available to the public from the
Commission&#146;s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Upon completion of this offering, we will become
subject to the information and periodic reporting requirements
of the Securities Exchange Act, and, accordingly, will file
periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with
the Commission. Such periodic reports, proxy statements and
other information will be available for inspection and copying
at the Commission&#146;s public reference rooms, and the Web
site of the Commission referred to above.
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<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>

<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS</FONT></B>

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    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="90%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">F-1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Independent Auditors&#146; Report
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">F-2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Consolidated Balance Sheets at December&nbsp;31,
    2000, December&nbsp;30, 2001 and March&nbsp;31, 2002 (unaudited)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">F-3</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Fiscal Years Ended January&nbsp;2, 2000,
    December&nbsp;31, 2000 and December&nbsp;30, 2001 and thirteen
    weeks ended April&nbsp;1, 2001 (unaudited) and March&nbsp;31,
    2002 (unaudited)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Consolidated Statements of Operations
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">F-4</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Consolidated Statements of Stockholders&#146;
    Deficit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">F-5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">F-6</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">F-7</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-1
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<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">INDEPENDENT AUDITORS&#146; REPORT</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<FONT size="2">The Board of Directors
</FONT>

<DIV align="left">
<FONT size="2">Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation:
</FONT>
</DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We have audited the consolidated financial
statements of Big&nbsp;5 Sporting Goods Corporation and
subsidiary as listed in the accompanying index. These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company&#146;s management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our
audits.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">We conducted our audits in accordance with
auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In our opinion, the consolidated financial
statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Big&nbsp;5 Sporting Goods
Corporation and subsidiary as of December&nbsp;31, 2000 and
December&nbsp;30, 2001 and the results of their operations and
their cash flows for each of the fiscal years ended
January&nbsp;2, 2000, December&nbsp;31, 2000 and
December&nbsp;30, 2001 in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
</FONT>
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    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">KPMG LLP
    </FONT></TD>
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<FONT size="2">Los Angeles, California
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left">
<FONT size="2">March 1, 2002, except as to note 17
</FONT>
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</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left">
<FONT size="2">which is as of May&nbsp;31, 2002
</FONT>
</DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-2
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<B><FONT size="2">BIG&nbsp;5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>

<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS</FONT></B>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">(dollars in thousands)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

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    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 31,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December&nbsp;30,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March&nbsp;31,</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="2">ASSETS</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="2">Current assets:</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Cash
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,753</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,865</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,673</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Trade and other receivables, net of allowance for
    doubtful accounts of $607, $671 and $699, respectively
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,429</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8,229</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,070</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Merchandise inventories
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">168,981</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">163,680</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">168,565</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Prepaid expenses
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,146</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,469</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,264</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total current assets
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">181,309</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">181,243</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">182,572</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Property and equipment:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Land
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">186</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">186</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">186</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Buildings and improvements
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">27,264</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">31,903</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">30,376</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Furniture and equipment
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">50,089</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">51,007</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">53,684</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(37,577</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(40,446</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(42,344</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net property and equipment
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">39,962</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">42,650</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">41,902</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Deferred income taxes, net
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">13,159</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12,353</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12,353</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Leasehold interest, net of accumulated
    amortization of $19,387, $21,264 and $21,711, respectively
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,347</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,600</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,153</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Other assets, at cost, less accumulated
    amortization of $4,139, $4,871 and $5,053, respectively
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,621</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,249</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,378</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Goodwill, less accumulated amortization of
    $1,865, $2,112 and $2,112, respectively
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,680</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,433</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,433</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total assets
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">253,078</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">252,528</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">252,791</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="2">LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND
    STOCKHOLDERS&#146; DEFICIT</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="2">Current liabilities:</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Accounts payable
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">64,401</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">62,308</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">71,032</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Accrued expenses
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">47,481</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">52,643</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">44,121</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total current liabilities
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">111,882</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">114,951</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">115,153</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Deferred rent
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,533</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,791</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,806</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Long-term debt
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">172,098</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">153,351</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">151,193</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total liabilities
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">291,513</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">276,093</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">274,152</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Redeemable Series&nbsp;A 13.45% Senior
    Exchangeable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized
    350,000 shares; issued and outstanding 350,000 shares at
    December&nbsp;31, 2000, December&nbsp;30, 2001 and
    March&nbsp;31, 2002 (unaudited)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">51,721</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">58,911</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">59,550</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Commitments and contingencies
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="2">Stockholders&#146; deficit:</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized
    3,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding at
    December&nbsp;31, 2000, December&nbsp;30, 2001 and
    March&nbsp;31, 2002 (unaudited)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized
    50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 15,604,650 shares,
    15,602,220 shares and 15,599,790 shares at December&nbsp;31,
    2000, December&nbsp;30, 2001 and March&nbsp;31, 2002
    (unaudited), respectively
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">156</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">156</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">156</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Additional paid-in capital
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,059</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,058</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,057</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Accumulated deficit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(97,371</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(89,690</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(88,124</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net stockholders&#146; deficit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(90,156</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(82,476</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(80,911</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total liabilities, redeemable preferred stock and
    stockholders&#146; deficit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">253,078</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">252,528</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">252,791</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<I><FONT size="2">See accompanying notes to consolidated
financial statements.</FONT></I>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-3
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<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>

<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
OPERATIONS</FONT></B>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">(dollars in thousands, except per share
data)</FONT></B>
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<TR>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="28%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Year Ended</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">13 Weeks Ended</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">January 2,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 31,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December&nbsp;30,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">April&nbsp;1,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March&nbsp;31,</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net sales
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">514,324</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">571,476</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">622,481</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">143,179</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">157,133</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Cost of goods sold, buying and occupancy
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">341,852</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">377,040</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">407,679</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">95,342</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">102,126</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Gross profit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">172,472</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">194,436</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">214,802</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">47,837</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">55,007</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Operating expenses:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Selling and administrative
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">131,222</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">144,703</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">160,044</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">38,252</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">42,115</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Litigation settlement
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,515</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Depreciation and amortization
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,479</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,340</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,031</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,574</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,361</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total operating expenses
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">140,701</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">154,043</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">172,590</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">40,826</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">44,476</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Operating income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">31,771</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">40,393</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">42,212</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,011</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,531</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Interest expense
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">21,574</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">22,008</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">19,629</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,225</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,483</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Income before income taxes and extraordinary gain
    (loss)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,197</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">18,385</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">22,583</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,786</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,048</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Income taxes
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,324</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,218</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">743</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,479</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Income before extraordinary gain (loss)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,197</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11,061</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">13,365</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,043</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,569</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Extraordinary gain (loss) from early
    extinguishment of debt, net of income taxes
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(372</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">87</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,600</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,600</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(39</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,825</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11,148</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">14,965</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,643</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,530</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income per common share excluding
    extraordinary item:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Basic
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.04</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.30</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.39</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(0.05</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.10</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Diluted
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.04</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.29</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.38</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(0.05</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.10</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income per common share:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Basic
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.01</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.30</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.49</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.06</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.10</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Diluted
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.01</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.30</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.48</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.06</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.10</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Weighted average shares of common stock
    outstanding:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Basic
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,611,729</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,607,647</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,604,439</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,604,650</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,601,021</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Diluted
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16,097,729</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16,093,647</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16,090,439</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16,090,650</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16,087,021</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<I><FONT size="2">See accompanying notes to consolidated
financial statements.</FONT></I>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-4
</FONT>

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<H5 align="left" style="page-break-before:always"><A HREF="#toc">Table of Contents</A></H5><P>

<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">BIG&nbsp;5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>

<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS&#146;
DEFICIT</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">Fiscal years ended January&nbsp;2, 2000,
December&nbsp;31, 2000</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">December&nbsp;30, 2001, and thirteen weeks
ended March 31, 2002 (unaudited)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">(dollars in thousands)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="100%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="42%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="2%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Common Stock</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Additional</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Net</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Paid-in</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Accumulated</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Stockholders&#146;</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Shares</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Amount</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Capital</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Deficit</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Deficit</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Balance at January&nbsp;3, 1999
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,614,370</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">156</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,065</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(102,323</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(95,102</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Redeemable preferred stock dividend
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(5,621</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(5,621</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Repurchase of common stock
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(6,480</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(4</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(4</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,825</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,825</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Balance at January&nbsp;2, 2000
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,607,890</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">156</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,061</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(102,119</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(94,902</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Redeemable preferred stock dividend
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(6,400</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(6,400</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Repurchase of common stock
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(3,240</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(2</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(2</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11,148</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11,148</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Balance at December&nbsp;31, 2000
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,604,650</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">156</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,059</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(97,371</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(90,156</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Redeemable preferred stock dividend
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(7,284</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(7,284</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Repurchase of common stock
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(2,430</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">14,965</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">14,965</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Balance at December&nbsp;30, 2001
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,602,220</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">156</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,058</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(89,690</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(82,476</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Redeemable preferred stock dividend (unaudited)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1,964</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1,964</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Repurchase of common stock (unaudited)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(2,430</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income (unaudited)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,530</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,530</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Balance at March 31, 2002 (unaudited)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,599,790</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">156</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,057</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(88,124</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(80,911</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<I><FONT size="2">See accompanying notes to consolidated
financial statements.</FONT></I>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-5
</FONT>
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<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">BIG&nbsp;5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>

<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
FLOWS</FONT></B>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">(dollars in thousands)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="100%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="29%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Year Ended</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">13 Weeks Ended</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">January 2,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 31,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 30,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">April 1,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March 31,</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

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<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="5" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="2">Cash flows from operating
    activities:</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="4" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,825</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11,148</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">14,965</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,643</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,530</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="4" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
    provided by operating activities:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Depreciation and amortization
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,479</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,340</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,031</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,574</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,361</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Amortization of deferred finance charges and
    discounts
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,293</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,684</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,932</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,056</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">966</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Deferred tax provision (benefit)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1,567</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(5,492</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">806</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Loss on disposal of equipment and leasehold
    interest
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">133</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">278</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">43</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">24</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Extraordinary (gain) loss from early
    extinguishment of debt
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">621</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(148</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(2,662</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(2,662</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">114</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Merchandise inventories
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(7,987</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(13,698</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,301</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(6,542</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(4,885</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Trade and other accounts receivable, net
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(584</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(498</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(800</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,889</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,159</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Prepaid expenses and other assets
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">218</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">182</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(959</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(652</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1,186</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Accounts payable
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(2,562</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,538</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(4,204</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,810</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,324</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Accrued expenses
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,730</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,523</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,068</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(12,125</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(9,847</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net cash provided by (used in) operating
    activities
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,599</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">19,857</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">31,521</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(9,985</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,536</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="2">Cash flows from investing
    activities&nbsp;</FONT></B><FONT size="2">&#151; purchases of
    property and equipment
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(13,075</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(11,602</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(10,510</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1,483</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1,151</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="5" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <B><FONT size="2">Cash flows from financing
    activities:</FONT></B></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="4" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net borrowings (repayments)&nbsp;under revolving
    credit facilities and other
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16,539</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(2,252</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(10,210</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">17,755</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(578</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="4" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Repayment of Notes
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(20,423</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(7,339</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(6,688</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(6,688</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(2,998</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="4" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Repurchase of common stock
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(4</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(2</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net cash provided by (used in) financing
    activities
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(3,888</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(9,593</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(16,899</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11,067</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(3,577</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net increase (decrease)&nbsp;in cash
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1,364</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1,338</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,112</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(401</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1,192</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="5" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Cash at beginning of year
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,455</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,091</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,753</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,753</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,865</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Cash at end of year
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,091</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,753</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,865</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,352</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,673</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="5" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Supplemental disclosures of non-cash financing
    activities:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="4" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Accreted dividends on preferred stock
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,621</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,400</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,284</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,750</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,964</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="5" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="4" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Interest paid
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16,935</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">17,013</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">14,690</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,124</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">557</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="4" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Income taxes paid
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,664</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8,143</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">13,820</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,287</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,321</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<P align="left">
<I><FONT size="2">See accompanying notes to consolidated
financial statements.</FONT></I>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-6
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<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>

<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">December&nbsp;31, 2000, December 30, 2001 and
March&nbsp;31, 2002 (unaudited)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">(dollars in thousands, except per share
data)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(1)&nbsp;Basis of Presentation and Description
of Business</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The accompanying consolidated financial
statements as of December&nbsp;31, 2000, December&nbsp;30, 2001
and March&nbsp;31, 2002 (unaudited) and for the years ended
January&nbsp;2, 2000, December&nbsp;31, 2000 and
December&nbsp;30, 2001 and the thirteen weeks ended
April&nbsp;1, 2001 (unaudited) and March&nbsp;31, 2002
(unaudited) represent the financial position and results of
operations of Big&nbsp;5 Sporting Goods Corporation and its
wholly owned subsidiary, Big&nbsp;5 Corp. (&#147;Big 5
Corp.&#148;). The Company operates in one business segment, as a
sporting goods retailer under the Big&nbsp;5 Sporting Goods name
carrying a broad range of hardlines, softlines and footwear,
operating 261&nbsp;stores at March&nbsp;31, 2002 in California,
Washington, Arizona, Oregon, Texas, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah,
Idaho and Colorado.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(2)&nbsp;Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Consolidation</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The consolidated financial statements include
Big&nbsp;5 Sporting Goods Corporation and Big&nbsp;5 Corp. All
significant intercompany balances and transactions have been
eliminated in consolidation.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Reporting Period</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company reports on a 52-53&nbsp;week fiscal
year ending on the Sunday nearest December&nbsp;31. Information
presented for the years ended January&nbsp;2, 2000,
December&nbsp;31, 2000 and December&nbsp;30, 2001 represent
52-week fiscal years.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Revenue Recognition</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company&#146;s revenue is received from
retail sales of merchandise through the Company&#146;s stores.
Revenue is recognized when merchandise is received by the
customer and is shown net of returns.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Trade and Other Receivables</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Trade accounts receivable consist primarily of
third party credit card receivables. Other receivables consist
principally of net amounts due from vendors for certain co-op
advertising. Accounts receivable have not historically resulted
in any material credit losses. An allowance for doubtful
accounts is provided when accounts are determined to be
uncollectible.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Merchandise Inventories</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company values merchandise inventories using
the lower of weighted average cost (which approximates the
first-in, first-out cost) or market method. Average cost
includes the direct purchase price of merchandise inventory and
certain overhead costs associated with the Company&#146;s
distribution center.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Property and Equipment</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Property and equipment are stated at cost and
depreciated over the estimated useful lives or lease terms,
using the straight-line method.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The estimated useful lives are 40&nbsp;years for
buildings, 7&nbsp;to 10&nbsp;years for fixtures and equipment
and the shorter of the lease term or 10&nbsp;years for leasehold
improvements. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as
incurred.
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-7
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<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Leasehold Interest</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Upon acquisition of the Company in 1992, an asset
was recognized for the net fair value of favorable operating
lease agreements. The leasehold interest asset is being
amortized on a straight-line basis over 13.5&nbsp;years. The
unamortized balance attributable to leases terminated since the
acquisition has been reflected as a component of the gain or
loss upon disposition of the underlying properties.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Goodwill</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Goodwill, which represents the excess of purchase
price over fair value of net assets acquired, is amortized on a
straight-line basis over periods ranging from 15 to
30&nbsp;years. The Company assesses the recoverability of
goodwill by determining whether the carrying value can be
recovered through undiscounted future operating cash flows from
the assets. The impairment, if any, is measured based on
projected discounted future operating cash flows using a
discount rate equal to the Company&#146;s average cost of funds.
Recoverability of goodwill will be impacted if estimated future
operating cash flows are not achieved. The Company adopted SFAS
No.&nbsp;142, <I>Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,</I>
effective December&nbsp;31, 2001 (see note&nbsp;16&nbsp;&#151;
unaudited).
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Other Assets</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Other assets consist principally of deferred
financing costs and are amortized straight-line over the terms
of the respective debt.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Self-Insurance Reserves</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company maintains self-insurance programs for
workers&#146; compensation and general liability risks. The
Company is self-insured up to specified per-occurrence limits
and maintains insurance coverage for losses in excess of
specified amounts. Estimated costs under these programs,
including incurred but not reported claims, are recorded as
expenses based upon actuarially determined historical experience
and trends of paid and incurred claims. Self insurance reserves
amount to $4,628, $4,987 and $4,747 (unaudited) at
December&nbsp;31, 2000, December&nbsp;30, 2001 and
March&nbsp;31, 2002, respectively, and are included in accrued
liabilities.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Preopening Expenses</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">New store preopening expenses are charged against
operations as incurred.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Advertising Expenses</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company expenses advertising costs the first
time the advertising takes place. Advertising expenses amounted
to $30,613 for the fiscal year ended January&nbsp;2, 2000,
$33,498 for the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;31, 2000 and
$35,981 for the fiscal year ended December&nbsp;30, 2001.
Advertising expense amounted to $8,196 and $9,367 for the
thirteen weeks ended April&nbsp;1, 2001 and March&nbsp;31, 2002,
respectively (unaudited). Advertising expense is included in
selling and administrative expenses in the accompanying
statements of operations. There are no amounts related to
advertising reported as assets in the balance sheets presented.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Income Taxes</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company accounts for income taxes under the
asset and liability method whereby deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences
attributable to differences between financial statement carrying
amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective
tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured
using tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-8
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<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<P align="left">
<FONT size="2">years in which those temporary differences are
expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax
assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in
income in the period that includes the enactment date. The
realizability of deferred tax assets is assessed throughout the
year and a valuation allowance is established if deemed
necessary.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Earnings Per Share</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Basic earnings per share is calculated by
dividing net income available to common stockholders by the
weighted average common shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by using the weighted
average of common shares outstanding adjusted to include the
potentially dilutive effect of an outstanding warrant (see note
17).
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Use of Estimates</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Management of the Company has made a number of
estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets
and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period to
prepare these financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from
these estimates.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived
Assets to Be Disposed of</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company reviews its long-lived assets and
certain identifiable intangibles for impairment whenever events
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be
held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount
of an asset to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be
generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be
impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the
amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the
fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported
at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value, less costs to
sell. The Company adopted SFAS No.&nbsp;144, <I>Accounting for
the Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,</I> effective
December&nbsp;31, 2001.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Stock Compensation</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company has adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.&nbsp;123, <I>Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation </I>(SFAS No.&nbsp;123), and has
elected to measure compensation costs under Accounting Principle
Board Opinion No.&nbsp;25, <I>Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees, </I>and comply with the pro forma disclosure
requirements of SFAS No.&nbsp;123, except for options and
warrants granted to nonemployees, which are recorded in the
financial statements under SFAS No.&nbsp;123.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Interim Financial Data</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The unaudited operating results have been
prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial
statements and, in the opinion of management, include all
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary
for the fair presentation for the periods presented. The
unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the audited consolidated financial statements presented for
each of the years in the three year period ended
December&nbsp;31, 2001.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-9
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SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>
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<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(3)&nbsp;Long-Term Debt</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Long-term debt consists of the following:
</FONT>

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    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Revolving credit facility
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">37,321</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">25,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">25,022</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">10.875% Senior Notes, net of unamortized
    discount, $103.6&nbsp;million face amount at March&nbsp;31,
    2002, due in 2007
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">103,768</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">103,806</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">103,306</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">13.45% Senior Discount Notes, net of unamortized
    discount, $25.4&nbsp;million face amount at March&nbsp;31, 2002,
    due in 2008
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">31,009</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">24,545</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">22,865</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total long-term debt
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">172,098</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">153,351</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">151,193</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In 1997, the Company issued $131,000 face amount,
10.875% Senior Notes due 2007 (Senior Notes), less a discount of
$591 based on an imputed interest rate of 10.95%. The notes
require semiannual interest payments on each May 15 and
November&nbsp;15, commencing on May&nbsp;15, 1998. The Company
has no mandatory payments of principal on the Senior Notes prior
to their maturity in 2007. The notes may be redeemed in whole or
in part, at the option of the Company, at any time on or after
November&nbsp;15, 2002, at the redemption prices set forth below
with respect to the indicated redemption date, together with any
accrued and unpaid interest to such redemption date. The Senior
Notes are unsecured obligations that rank senior in right of
payment to all existing and future indebtedness that is
subordinated to the Senior Notes and rank <I>pari passu </I>in
right of payment with all current and future unsubordinated
indebtedness, subject to restrictions due to the securitization
of certain assets. During the year ended January&nbsp;2, 2000,
the Company repurchased $19,100 face value of Senior Notes for a
repurchase price of $19,060. The Company repurchased an
additional $7,750 face value of Senior Notes during the year
ended December&nbsp;31, 2000 for a repurchase price of $7,339.
On February&nbsp;14, 2002, the Company repurchased an additional
$500 face value of Senior Notes for a repurchase price of $499.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If redeemed during the 12-month period beginning
November&nbsp;15, the redemption prices of the Senior Notes
before accrued and unpaid interest are as follows:
</FONT>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="70%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="82%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Year</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Percentage</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2002
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">105.475</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2003
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">103.650</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2004
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">101.825</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2005 and thereafter
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100.000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In 1997, the Company issued $48,200 face amount,
13.45% Senior Discount Notes (Senior Discount Notes) due 2008,
less a discount of $24,000 based on an imputed interest rate of
13.85%. The Senior Discount Notes were issued with a warrant
(see Note&nbsp;14) for aggregate consideration of $24,500. The
Senior Discount Notes are unsecured and cash interest will not
accrue on the Senior Discount Notes prior to November&nbsp;30,
2002. Thereafter, cash interest on the Senior Discount Notes
will accrue at 13.45% per annum and will be payable semiannually
in arrears on each May&nbsp;31 and November&nbsp;30, commencing
in May 2003. The Company has no mandatory payments of principal
on the Senior Discount Notes prior to their maturity in 2008.
The Company repurchased $2,500 face value of Senior Discount
Notes during the year ended January&nbsp;2, 2000 and $12,500
face value of Senior Discount Notes during the year ended
December&nbsp;30, 2001 for a repurchase price of $1,363 and
$6,688, respectively. On February&nbsp;1, 2002, the Company
repurchased an additional $2,825 face value of Senior Discount
Notes for a repurchase price of $2,536.
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-10
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<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Senior Discount Notes may be redeemed, in
their entirety only, at the option of the Company upon the
Company&#146;s receipt of proceeds from an initial public
offering of its common stock at any time prior to
November&nbsp;30, 2002 at a redemption price equal to 113.45% of
their accreted value plus accrued but unpaid interest.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Senior Discount Notes may also be redeemed at
the option of the Company in whole or in part on or after
November&nbsp;30, 2002 at the redemption prices set forth below
with respect to the indicated redemption date together with any
accrued and unpaid interest to such redemption date. The Senior
Discount Notes indenture contains covenants that, among other
things, limit the ability of the Company to enter into certain
mergers or consolidations or incur certain liens and to incur
additional indebtedness, pay dividends and make certain other
restricted payments and engage in certain transactions with
affiliates. Under certain circumstances, including a change in
control (as defined in the Senior Discount Notes indenture), the
Company may be required to make an offer to purchase the Senior
Discount Notes at prices specified in the Senior Discount Note
indenture. The Senior Discount Notes indenture contains certain
customary events of default, which include the failure to pay
interest and principal, the failure to comply with certain
covenants in the Senior Discount Notes or certain events
occurring under bankruptcy laws.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If redeemed during the 12-month period beginning
November&nbsp;30, the redemption prices of the Senior Discount
Notes before accrued and unpaid interest are as follows:
</FONT>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="70%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="82%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Year</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Percentage</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2002
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">110.000</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2003
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">106.670</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2004
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">103.330</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2005 and thereafter
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100.000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company has a five-year, non-amortizing
$125,000 revolving credit facility (the CIT Credit Facility).
The CIT Credit Facility may be terminated by the lenders by
giving at least 90&nbsp;days prior written notice before any
anniversary date, commencing with its anniversary date on
December&nbsp;31, 2002. The Company may terminate the CIT Credit
Facility by giving at least 30&nbsp;days prior written notice,
provided that if the Company terminates prior to
December&nbsp;31, 2002, it must pay an early termination fee.
Unless it is terminated, the CIT Credit Facility will continue
on an annual basis from anniversary date to anniversary date
beginning in January 2003. In April 2002, the Company amended
this agreement to change the anniversary date to March&nbsp;31,
2003 (unaudited). The CIT Credit Facility bears interest at
various rates based on the Company&#146;s performance, with a
floor of LIBOR plus 1.50% or the Chase Manhattan prime lending
rate and a ceiling of LIBOR plus 2.50% or the Chase Manhattan
prime lending rate plus 0.75% and is secured by trade accounts
receivable, merchandise inventory and general intangible assets
(including trademarks and trade names) of the Company. At
December&nbsp;30, 2001, loans under the CIT Credit Facility bear
interest at a rate of LIBOR (2.0% at December&nbsp;30, 2001)
plus 1.50% or the Chase Manhattan prime lending rate (5% at
December&nbsp;30, 2001). An annual fee of 0.325%, payable
monthly, is assessed on the unused portion of the facility. On
December&nbsp;30, 2001, the Company had $25,000 in LIBOR and
prime lending rate borrowings and letters of credit of $3,435
outstanding. On March&nbsp;31, 2002, the Company had $25,022
(unaudited) in LIBOR and prime lending rate borrowings and
letters of credit of $3,435 outstanding (unaudited). The
Company&#146;s maximum eligible borrowing available under the
facility is limited to 70% of the aggregate value of eligible
inventory during November through February and 65% of the
aggregate value of eligible inventory during the remaining
months of the year. Available borrowings over and above actual
LIBOR and prime rate borrowings and letters of credit
outstanding on the CIT Credit Facility amounted to $91,366 and
$80,782 (unaudited) at December&nbsp;30, 2001 and March&nbsp;31,
2002, respectively.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

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<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The various debt agreements contain covenants
restricting the ability of the Company to, among other things,
incur additional debt, create or allow liens, pay dividends,
merge or consolidate with or invest in other companies, sell,
lease or transfer all or substantially all of its properties or
assets, or make certain payments with respect to its outstanding
capital stock, issue preferred stock and engage in certain
transactions with affiliates. In addition, the Company must
comply with certain financial covenants. The Company was in
compliance with all such covenants at December&nbsp;30, 2001.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(4)&nbsp;Fair Values of Financial
Instruments</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The fair value of cash, trade and other
receivables, trade accounts payable and accrued expenses
approximate the fair values of these instruments due to their
short-term nature. The fair value of the Senior Notes at
December&nbsp;30, 2001 approximated $103,546 based on recent
market prices. The fair value of the Senior Discount Notes at
December&nbsp;30, 2001 approximated $24,545 based on recent
market prices. The carrying amount of the revolving credit
facility reflects the fair value based on current rates
available to the Company for debt with the same remaining
maturities.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(5)&nbsp;Leases</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company currently leases certain stores,
distribution facilities, vehicles and equipment under
noncancelable operating leases that expire through the year
2019. These leases generally contain renewal options for periods
ranging from 5 to 15&nbsp;years and require the Company to pay
all executory costs such as maintenance and insurance.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Certain leases contain escalation clauses and
provide for contingent rentals based on percentages of sales.
The Company recognizes rental expense on a straight-line basis
over the terms of the underlying leases, without regard to when
rentals are paid. The accrual of the current noncash portion of
this rental expense has been included in depreciation and
amortization in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations and cash flows and deferred rent in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Rental expense for operating leases consisted of
the following:
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

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<TABLE width="100%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="29%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Year Ended</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">13 Weeks Ended</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">January 2,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 31,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 30,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">April&nbsp;1,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March&nbsp;31,</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Cash rental payments
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">27,179</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">29,667</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">31,602</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,734</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8,306</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Noncash rentals
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">625</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">375</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">258</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">103</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Contingent rentals
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,360</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,592</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,710</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">152</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">153</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Rental expense
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">29,164</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">31,634</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">33,570</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,989</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8,474</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Future minimum lease payments (cash rentals)
under noncancelable operating leases (with initial or remaining
lease terms in excess of one year) as of December&nbsp;30, 2001
are:
</FONT>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="60%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="83%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Year ending:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2002
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">33,350</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2003
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">32,957</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2004
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">32,178</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2005
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">29,552</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2006
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">25,262</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Thereafter
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">113,525</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-12
</FONT>

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<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(6)&nbsp;Accrued Expenses</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Accrued expenses consist of the following:
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="90%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="48%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 31,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 30,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March 31,</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Payroll and related expenses
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12,494</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">13,051</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,041</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Advertising
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,059</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,768</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,008</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Sales tax
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,781</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,285</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,118</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Income tax
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8,018</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,673</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,920</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Litigation settlement
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,515</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,318</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Other
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,129</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">20,351</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">20,716</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">47,481</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">52,643</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">44,121</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(7)&nbsp;Income Taxes</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Total income tax expense (benefit)&nbsp;consists
of the following:
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="100%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="27%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Year Ended</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">13 Weeks Ended</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">January 2,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 31,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 30,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">April 1,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March 31,</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Income tax before extraordinary gain (loss)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,324</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,218</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">743</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,479</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Tax effect of extraordinary gain (loss)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(249</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">61</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,062</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,062</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(28</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total income tax expense
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,751</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,385</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,280</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,805</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,451</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="90%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="54%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Current</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Deferred</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Total</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2001:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Federal
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,761</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">711</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,546</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">State
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,561</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">95</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,672</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">8,322</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">806</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,218</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2000:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Federal
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,506</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(4,882</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,624</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">State
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,310</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(610</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,700</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12,816</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(5,492</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,324</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">1999:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Federal
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,591</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1,327</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,264</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">State
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">976</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(240</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">736</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,567</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1,567</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-13
</FONT>

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<H5 align="left" style="page-break-before:always"><A HREF="#toc">Table of Contents</A></H5><P>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The provision for income taxes differs from the
amounts computed by applying the federal statutory tax rate of
35% to earnings before income taxes and extraordinary items, as
follows:
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="100%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="30%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Year Ended</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">13 Weeks Ended</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">January 2,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 31,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 30,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">April 1,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March 31,</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Tax expense at statutory rate
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,568</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,434</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,904</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">625</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,116</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">State taxes, net of federal benefit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">495</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">875</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,093</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">107</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">363</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Other
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(63</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">221</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,324</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">9,218</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">743</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,479</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of
the following tax-effected temporary differences:
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="90%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="43%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 31,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 30,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March 31,</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Deferred tax assets:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Self-insurance reserves
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,844</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,987</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,987</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Employee benefits
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,754</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,946</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,946</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">State taxes
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">809</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">627</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">627</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Noncash rent expense
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,001</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,104</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,104</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Amortization of tangible and intangible assets
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">598</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">194</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">194</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Deferred interest
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,560</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,282</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,282</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Other
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">883</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">405</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">405</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Deferred tax assets
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">13,449</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">13,545</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">13,545</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Deferred liabilities&nbsp;&#151; basis in fixed
    assets
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">290</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,192</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,192</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net deferred tax assets
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">13,159</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12,353</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12,353</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="3"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

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<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In assessing the realizability of deferred tax
assets, management considered whether it was more likely than
not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets would be
realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is
dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during
the periods in which those temporary differences become
deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversals of
deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and
tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon
the level of historical taxable income and projections of future
taxable income over the periods during which the deferred tax
assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely
than not that the Company will realize the benefits of these
deductible differences. The amount of the deferred tax assets
considered realizable, however, could be reduced in the near
term if estimates of future taxable income during the
carryforward period are reduced.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(8)&nbsp;Employee Benefit Plans</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company has a 401(k) plan that covers all
eligible employees. All employee contributions may be
supplemented by Company contributions. The Company contributed
$1,483 for the year ended January&nbsp;2, 2000, $1,650 for the
year ended December&nbsp;31, 2000 and $1,830 for the year ended
December&nbsp;30, 2001 in employer matching and profit sharing
contributions. The Company contributed $450 and $500,
respectively, for the thirteen weeks ended April&nbsp;1, 2001
and March&nbsp;31, 2002 (unaudited) in employer matching and
profit sharing contributions.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company has no other significant
postretirement or postemployment benefits.
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-14
</FONT>

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<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(9)&nbsp;Related Party Transactions</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Prior to September 1992, Big&nbsp;5 Corp. was a
wholly owned subsidiary of Thrifty Corporation (Thrifty), which
was in turn a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacific
Enterprises&nbsp;(PE). In December 1996, Thrifty was acquired by
Rite&nbsp;Aid Corp. (Rite&nbsp;Aid).
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">As a result of the Company&#146;s prior
relationship with Thrifty and its affiliates, the Company
continues to maintain certain relationships with Rite&nbsp;Aid
and PE. These relationships include continuing indemnification
obligations of PE to the Company for certain environmental
matters; agreements between the Company and PE with respect to
various tax matters and obligations under ERISA, including the
allocation of various tax obligations relating to the inclusion
of the Company and each member of the affiliated group of which
the Company was a subsidiary in certain consolidated and/or
unitary tax returns of PE, and subleases described as follows.
An affiliate of a stockholder of the Company holds convertible
preferred stock in Rite&nbsp;Aid, which, if converted, would
represent approximately 11% of Rite&nbsp;Aid&#146;s outstanding
stock.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company leases certain property and equipment
from Rite&nbsp;Aid, which leases this property and equipment
from an outside party. Charges related to these leases totaled
$194 for the year ended January&nbsp;2, 2000, $203 for the year
ended December&nbsp;31, 2000 and $212 for the year ended
December&nbsp;30, 2001. Charges related to these leases totaled
$55 and $56, respectively, for the thirteen weeks ended
April&nbsp;1, 2001 and March&nbsp;31, 2002 (unaudited).
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company has a Management Services Agreement
with an investment advisor group that is an affiliate of a
stockholder of the Company that expires in May 2005, under which
$333, plus expenses, will be paid annually for financial
advisory and investment banking services. During each of the
years ended January&nbsp;2, 2000, December&nbsp;31, 2000, and
December&nbsp;30, 2001, the Company paid $340 to this advisor
group. During the thirteen weeks ended April&nbsp;1, 2001 and
March&nbsp;31, 2002, the Company paid $86 to this advisor group
(unaudited). An executive officer and equity owner of the
investment advisor group is a member of the Company&#146;s board
of directors.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(10)&nbsp;Contingencies</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;


<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In August 2001, the Company received a copy of a
complaint filed in the California Superior Court in Los Angeles
alleging violations of the California Labor Code and the
Business and Professions Code. This complaint was brought as a
purported class action with two subclasses comprised of its
California store managers and its California first assistant
store managers. The plaintiffs allege that the Company
improperly classified its store managers and first assistant
store managers as exempt employees not entitled to overtime pay
for work in excess of forty hours per week. They seek, on behalf
of the class members, back pay for overtime allegedly not paid,
statutory penalties in the amount of an additional thirty
days&#146; wages for each employee whose employment terminated
in the four years preceding the complaint and injunctive relief
to require the Company to treat its store management as
non-exempt. On February&nbsp;8, 2002, the Company filed a joint
settlement with the court for this complaint. Under the terms of
the settlement, the Company agreed to pay $32.46 per week of
active employment as store manager during August&nbsp;8, 1997
through December&nbsp;31, 2001, the covered period, and $25.50
per week of active employment as first assistant store manager
during the covered period to each class member who submits a
valid and timely claim form. The Company also agreed to pay
attorneys&#146; fees, plus costs and expenses, in the amount of
$690, as well as up to $40 for the cost of the settlement
administrator. In addition, the Company agreed to pay the class
representatives an additional aggregate amount of $32.5 for
their service as named plaintiffs. The settlement is subject to
the approval of the court. Once approved, the settlement will
constitute a full and complete settlement and release of all
claims related to the lawsuit. In addition, the Company admits
no liability or other wrongdoing with respect to the claims set
forth in the lawsuit.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-15
</FONT>
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<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<P align="left">
<FONT size="2">The Company intends to defend the case vigorously
if the court does not approve the settlement agreement. If the
settlement is not approved by the court, an adverse result in
this litigation could harm the Company&#146;s financial
condition, and any required change in the Company&#146;s labor
practices, as well as the costs of defending this litigation,
could have a negative impact on the Company&#146;s results of
operations. The Company recorded a litigation charge of $2,515
in the fourth quarter of 2001 to provide for expected payments
to class members as well as legal and other fees associated with
the settlement of this complaint.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company is also involved in various claims
and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In
the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these
matters will not have a material adverse effect on the
Company&#146;s financial position, results of operations or
liquidity.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(11)&nbsp;Business Concentrations</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Company operates traditional sporting goods
retail stores located principally in the Western states of the
United States. The Company is subject to regional risks such as
the local economies, weather conditions and natural disasters
and government regulations. If the region were to suffer an
economic downturn or if other adverse regional events were to
occur, there could be a significant adverse effect on
management&#146;s estimates and an adverse impact on the
Company&#146;s performance. The retail industry is impacted by
the general economy. Changes in the marketplace may
significantly affect management&#146;s estimates and the
Company&#146;s performance.
</FONT>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(12)&nbsp;Quarterly Financial Data
(Unaudited)</FONT></B>

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<TR>
    <TD width="41%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2000</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">First</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Second</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Third</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fourth</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Quarter</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Quarter</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Quarter</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Quarter</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Total</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net sales
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">129,712</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">137,271</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">146,169</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">158,324</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">571,476</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Gross profit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">42,888</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">48,394</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">48,913</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">54,241</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">194,436</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">134</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,598</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,422</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,994</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11,148</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="90%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="41%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Year Ended December 30, 2001</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">First</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Second</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Third</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fourth</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Quarter</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Quarter</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Quarter</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Quarter</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Total</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net sales
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">143,179</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">151,456</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">158,085</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">169,761</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">622,481</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Gross profit
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">47,837</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">53,609</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">52,956</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">60,400</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">214,802</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,643</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,257</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,945</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,120</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">14,965</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(13)&nbsp;Redeemable Preferred Stock</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In November 1997, the Company authorized and
issued 350,000&nbsp;shares of redeemable Series&nbsp;A
13.45%&nbsp;Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock (Preferred
Stock), par value $0.01 per share, with a liquidation preference
of $100.00 per share as of the date of issue. The Preferred
Stock has a liquidation preference over the Common Stock equal
to the initial liquidation value of the Preferred Shares plus
accrued and unpaid dividends thereon. The Preferred Stock bears
cumulative dividends at the rate of 13.45% per annum. Dividends
may, at the option of the Company, be paid in cash or by adding
to the liquidation preference of the Preferred Stock an amount
equal to the dividends then accrued and payable. The Preferred
Stock may, subject to certain conditions, be exchanged at the
option of the Company into Subordinated Exchange Debentures,
which shall have terms substantially similar to those of the
Preferred Stock. Accrued and unpaid dividends were $918, $1,012
and $2,336 at December&nbsp;31, 2000, December&nbsp;30, 2001 and
March&nbsp;31, 2002 (unaudited), respectively.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-16
</FONT>

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<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Redeemable preferred stock consists of the
following:
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="100%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="47%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Year Ended</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">13 Weeks</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Ended</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">January 2,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 31,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December 30,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March 31,</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Initial liquidation preference
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">35,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">35,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">35,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">35,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Dividends added to initial liquidation preference
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,408</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16,721</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">23,911</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">24,550</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">45,408</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">51,721</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">58,911</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">59,550</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Preferred Stock is subject to mandatory
redemption on November&nbsp;13, 2009 at 100% of the liquidation
preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends. Prior to
November&nbsp;13, 2002, the Company may also redeem the
Preferred Stock following a public offering of its common stock
at 110% of the liquidation preference, less an amount
(calculated as a percentage) sufficient to reduce the aggregate
redemption price by an amount sufficient to permit the Company
to pay bonuses to the Company&#146;s directors and executive
officers who are selling, either directly or through family
trusts or partnerships, shares of the Company&#146;s common
stock in a public offering in an amount equal to the
underwriting commissions and discounts that they will pay, as
well as to repurchase shares from the Company&#146;s other
non-executive employees relating to such offering at the
offering price to the public, rather than the net price to the
Company after deducting underwriting commissions and discounts,
plus accrued and unpaid dividends. The Preferred Stock may be
redeemed at the option of the Company in whole or in part on or
after November&nbsp;13, 2002 at the redemption prices set forth
below with respect to the indicated redemption date together
with any accrued and unpaid dividends to such redemption date.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">If redeemed during the 12-month period beginning
November&nbsp;13, the redemption prices of the Preferred Stock
before accrued and unpaid interest are as follows:
</FONT>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="70%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="82%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="7%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Year</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Percentage</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2002
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">106.725</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">%</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2003
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">105.380</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2004
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">104.035</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2005
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">102.690</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2006
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">101.345</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">2007 and thereafter
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">100.000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

</TABLE>
</CENTER>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(14)&nbsp;Stock Options, Restricted Stock and
Warrant</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">1997 Management Equity Plan</FONT></B>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The 1997 Management Equity Plan (Plan) provides
for the sale of shares or granting of incentive stock options or
nonqualified options to officers, directors and selected key
employees of the Company to purchase shares of the
Company&#146;s common stock. The 1997 Plan is administered by
the board of directors of the Company and the granting of awards
under the Plan is discretionary with respect to the individuals
to whom and the times at which awards are made, the number of
options awarded or shares sold, and the vesting and exercise
period of such awards. The options and stock granted under the
Plan must have an exercise or sale price that is no less than
85% of the fair value of the Company&#146;s common stock at the
time the stock option or stock is granted or sold. The aggregate
number of common shares that may be allocated to awards under
the Plan is 4,536,000&nbsp;shares. No more than 810,000 of these
shares shall be subject to stock options outstanding at any
time. Options granted or restricted stock sold under the 1997
Plan vest ratably over five years from the date the options are
granted and have an exercise period not to exceed
120&nbsp;months from the date the Stock option is granted. The
Plan does not allow for the transfer of options or stock
purchase rights. As of December&nbsp;30, 2001 and March&nbsp;31,
2002 (unaudited), no options
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-17
</FONT>

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<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>

<DIV align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)</FONT></B>
</DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<FONT size="2">had been granted under the 1997 Plan and
3,744,702&nbsp;shares of restricted common stock had been sold
under the Plan.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">In connection with the issuance of the Senior
Discount Notes in 1997, the Company issued a warrant to purchase
486,000 shares of common stock. The warrant is exercisable at
any time with an exercise price of $.00123 per share. The
warrant expires on November&nbsp;30, 2008. The fair value of the
warrant at the time of issuance was $300, determined by cash
purchases of common stock on the same date. At December&nbsp;30,
2001 and March&nbsp;31, 2002 (unaudited), the warrant had not
been exercised.
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">(15)&nbsp;Earnings Per Share</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The following table sets forth the computation of
basic and diluted net income per common share:
</FONT>

<DIV align="left"><FONT size="1">

</FONT></DIV>

<CENTER>
<TABLE width="100%" align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0">

<TR>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="24%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Fiscal Year Ended</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">13 Weeks Ended</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="11" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">January 2,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December&nbsp;31,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">December&nbsp;30,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">April&nbsp;1,</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">March&nbsp;31,</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2000</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2001</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">2002</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7"></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="7" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(unaudited)</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Income before extraordinary gain (loss)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,197</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11,061</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">13,365</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,043</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,569</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Extraordinary gain (loss)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(372</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">87</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,600</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,600</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(39</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,825</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11,148</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">14,965</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,643</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,530</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Less: Preferred stock dividends
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,621</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">6,400</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,284</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,750</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,964</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income available to common stockholders
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">204</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">4,748</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">7,681</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">893</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,566</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Basic earnings per share:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Income (loss) before extraordinary gain (loss)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.04</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.30</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.39</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(0.05</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.10</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.01</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.30</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.49</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.06</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.10</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Diluted earnings per share:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Income (loss) before extraordinary gain (loss)
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.04</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.29</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.38</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(0.05</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.10</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Net income
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.01</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.30</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.48</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.06</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.10</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Weighted average shares of common stock
    outstanding:
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Basic
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,611,729</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,607,647</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,604,439</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,604,650</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,601,021</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Dilutive effect of outstanding warrant
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">486,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">486,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">486,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">486,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">486,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#EEEEEE">
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Diluted
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16,097,729</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16,093,647</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16,090,439</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16,090,650</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">16,087,021</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="2"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left"><HR size="4" noshade></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

</TR>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Warrants to purchase 486,000&nbsp;shares of
common stock were outstanding during the 13&nbsp;week period
ended April&nbsp;1, 2001 but were not included in the
computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share of income
(loss) before extraordinary gain (loss) because the warrants
would have been antidilutive (unaudited).
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2">F-18
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<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="2">NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)</FONT></B>
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<B><FONT size="2">(16)&nbsp;Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
(unaudited)</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">On June 29, 2001, FASB issued SFAS No. 142,
<I>Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets </I>(SFAS No.&nbsp;142),
which addresses financial accounting and reporting for goodwill
and other intangible assets and requires that goodwill
amortization be discontinued and replaced with periodic tests of
impairment. A two-step impairment test is used to first identify
potential goodwill impairment and then measure the amount of
goodwill impairment loss, if any. SFAS No.&nbsp;142 is effective
for fiscal years beginning after December&nbsp;15, 2001.
Impairment losses that arise due to the initial application of
this standard are reported as a cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle. The first step of the goodwill impairment
test, which must be completed within six months of the effective
date of this standard, will identify potential goodwill
impairment. The second step of the goodwill impairment test,
which must be completed prior to the issuance of the annual
financial statements, will measure the amount of goodwill
impairment loss, if any.
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<FONT size="2">In accordance with SFAS No.&nbsp;142, goodwill
amortization was discontinued as of December&nbsp;31, 2001.
There was no cumulative effect of a change in accounting
principle upon adoption.
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<FONT size="2">The following adjusts reported net income and EPS
to exclude goodwill amortization:
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    <TD colspan="19" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">(In millions, except per share amounts)</FONT></B></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Reported net income
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    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,825</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11,148</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">14,965</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,643</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,530</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Goodwill amortization, net of tax
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">150</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">149</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">146</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">37</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Adjusted net income
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">5,975</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">11,297</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,111</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">2,680</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">3,530</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Reported basic EPS
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.01</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.30</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.49</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.06</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.10</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Goodwill amortization, net of tax
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    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#151;</FONT></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Adjusted basic EPS
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.01</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.30</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.49</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.06</FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.10</FONT></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Reported diluted EPS
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    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.01</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.30</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.48</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.06</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.10</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Goodwill amortization, net of tax
    </FONT></DIV>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Adjusted diluted EPS
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    </TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.01</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.30</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.48</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.06</FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">0.10</FONT></TD>
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<B><FONT size="2">(17)&nbsp;Stock Split</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">On May&nbsp;31, 2002, the Company&#146;s Board of
Directors approved a resolution to increase the authorized
common shares from 5,000,000 to 50,000,000, and to enact an 8.1
for 1 stock split such that 1,925,900 issued and outstanding
shares of common stock will be split into 15,599,790 issued and
outstanding shares of common stock upon the completion of the
initial public offering. In connection with the stock split, the
par value of the common stock remained $0.01. All disclosures of
shares of common stock and earnings per share have been changed
in the accompanying financial statements to retroactively
reflect the stock split.
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<B><FONT size="2">PART II</FONT></B>

<P align="center">
<B><FONT size="2">INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN
PROSPECTUS</FONT></B>

<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Item 13.&nbsp;Other Expenses of Issuance and
Distribution</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The following table sets forth the estimated
costs and expenses, other than underwriting discounts and
commissions, payable in connection with the sale of common stock
being registered, all of which will be paid by the Registrant:
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    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Amount</FONT></B></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Registration fee&nbsp;&#151; Securities and
    Exchange Commission
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    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">28,750</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Filing fee&nbsp;&#151; National Association of
    Securities Dealers, Inc.&nbsp;</FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">12,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Quotation fee&nbsp;&#151; The Nasdaq National
    Market
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">95,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Printing and engraving expenses
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">200,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Legal fees and expenses
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">950,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Accounting fees and expenses
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">200,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Blue sky fees and expenses
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">10,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Transfer agent and registrar fees and expenses
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">15,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Miscellaneous
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">50,000</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Total
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">1,560,750</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Item 14.&nbsp;Indemnification of Directors and
Officers</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Section&nbsp;145 of the Delaware General
Corporation (&#147;DGCL&#148;) provides that a corporation has
the power to indemnify its officers, directors, employees and
agents (or persons serving in such positions in another entity
at the request of the corporation) against expenses, including
attorney&#146;s fees, judgments, fines or settlement amounts
actually and reasonably incurred by them in connection with the
defense of any action by reason of being or having been
directors or officers, if such person shall have acted in good
faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not
opposed to the best interests of the corporation (and, with
respect to any criminal action, had no reasonable cause to
believe the person&#146;s conduct was unlawful), except that if
such action shall be by or in the right of the corporation, no
such indemnification shall be provided as to any claim, issue or
matter as to which such person shall have been judged to have
been liable to the corporation unless and to the extent that the
Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or another court in
which the suit was brought, shall determine upon application
that, in view of all of the circumstances of the case, such
person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity. The
Registrant&#146;s certificate of incorporation provides that the
Registrant will indemnify its officers and directors to the
fullest extent permitted by Delaware law.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">As permitted by Section&nbsp;102 of the DGCL, the
Registrant&#146;s certificate of incorporation will provide that
no director shall be liable to the Registrant or its
stockholders for monetary damages for any breach of fiduciary
duty as a director other than (i)&nbsp;for breaches of the
director&#146;s duty of loyalty to the Registrant or its
stockholders, (ii)&nbsp;for acts or omissions not in good faith
or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation
of law, (iii)&nbsp;for the unlawful payment of dividends or
unlawful stock purchases or redemptions under Section&nbsp;174
of the DGCL, or (iv)&nbsp;for any transaction from which the
director derived an improper personal benefit.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Underwriting Agreement is expected to provide
that the underwriters are obligated, under certain
circumstances, to indemnify directors, officers and controlling
persons of the Registrant against certain liabilities, including
liabilities under the Securities Act. Reference is made to the
form of Underwriting Agreement to be filed as Exhibit&nbsp;1.1
hereto.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The Registrant maintains directors and officers
liability insurance for the benefit of its directors and certain
of its officers, and intends to enter into indemnification
agreements (in the form to be filed as Exhibit&nbsp;10.18
hereto) for the benefit of its directors and certain of its
officers.
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<B><FONT size="2">Item 15.&nbsp;Recent Sales of Unregistered
Securities</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">There have been no sales of the Registrant&#146;s
securities that were not registered under the Securities Act
during the past three years.
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<P align="left">
<B><FONT size="2">Item 16.&nbsp;Exhibits and Financial Statement
Schedules</FONT></B>

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<FONT size="2">(a)&nbsp;<B>Exhibits</B>
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">See exhibits listed on the Exhibit Index
following the signature page of this Form&nbsp;S-1, which is
incorporated herein by reference.
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<FONT size="2">(b)&nbsp;<B>Financial Statement Schedules:</B>
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    <FONT size="2">Schedule&nbsp;II&nbsp;&#151; Valuation and
    Qualifying Accounts
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Schedules not listed above have been omitted
because the information required to be set forth therein is not
applicable or is shown in the financial statements or notes
thereto.
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<B><FONT size="2">Item 17.&nbsp;Undertakings</FONT></B>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes to
provide to the Underwriters at the closing specified in the
Underwriting Agreement certificates in such denominations and
registered in such names as required by the Underwriters to
permit prompt delivery to each purchaser.
</FONT>

<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Insofar as indemnification by the Registrant for
liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to
directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant
pursuant to the provisions referenced in Item&nbsp;14 of this
Registration Statement or otherwise, the Registrant has been
advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
Commission such indemnification is against public policy as
expressed in the Securities Act, and is, therefore,
unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification
against such liabilities (other than the payment by the
Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer,
or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful
defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by a
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the
securities being registered hereunder, the Registrant will,
unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled
by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate
jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is
against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act, and
will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:
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    <TD align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
    <FONT size="2">(1)&nbsp;For purposes of determining any
    liability under the Securities Act, the information omitted from
    the form of Prospectus filed as part of this Registration
    Statement in reliance upon Rule&nbsp;430A and contained in a
    form of Prospectus filed by the Registrant pursuant to
    Rule&nbsp;424(b)(1) or (4)&nbsp;or 497(h) under the Securities
    Act shall be deemed to be part of this Registration Statement as
    of the time it was declared effective.
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    <TD align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
    <FONT size="2">(2)&nbsp;For the purpose of determining any
    liability under the Securities Act, each post-effective
    amendment that contains a form of Prospectus shall be deemed to
    be a new registration statement relating to the securities
    offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that
    time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering
    thereof.
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<B><FONT size="2">SIGNATURES</FONT></B>

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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Act, the Registrant has duly caused this Registration Statement
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, in the City of Los Angeles, California, on the 4th
day of June, 2002.
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    <FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION
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    <TD><FONT size="2">By:&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">*
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    <FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Steven G. Miller
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    <I><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;President and
    Chief Executive Officer</FONT></I></TD>
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<P align="left">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<FONT size="2">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Act, this Registration Statement has been signed by the
following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated
below.
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    <FONT size="2">*<BR>
    <HR size="1" noshade>Steven G. Miller
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    <FONT size="2">President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
    (Principal Executive Officer)
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">June 4, 2002
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD align="center" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">*<BR>
    <HR size="1" noshade>Charles P. Kirk
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and
    Accounting Officer)
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">June 4, 2002
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD align="center" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">*<BR>
    <HR size="1" noshade>Robert W. Miller
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Chairman of the Board
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">June 4, 2002
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD align="center" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">*<BR>
    <HR size="1" noshade>Michael D. Miller
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Director
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">June 4, 2002
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD colspan="5"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD align="center" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">*<BR>
    <HR size="1" noshade>John G. Danhakl
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Director
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">June 4, 2002
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="5"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD align="center" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">*By:&nbsp;/s/ GARY S. MEADE<BR>
    <HR size="1" noshade>Gary S. Meade<BR>
    Attorney-in-Fact
    </FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2">II-3
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<B><FONT size="2">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARY</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="2">SCHEDULE&nbsp;II&nbsp;&#151;&nbsp;VALUATION
AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="2">(dollars in thousands)</FONT></B>
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    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="44%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="4%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Balance at</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Additions:</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Deductions:</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3"></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Beginning</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Charges to</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">A/R</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Balance at</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">of Year</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Operations</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Write Offs</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">End of Year</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2"></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">January&nbsp;2, 2000
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Allowance for doubtful receivables
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">939</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">181</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(621</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">499</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">December&nbsp;31, 2000
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Allowance for doubtful receivables
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">499</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">365</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(257</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">607</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="2" align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">December&nbsp;30, 2001
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px">
    <FONT size="2">Allowance for doubtful receivables
    </FONT></DIV>
    </TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">607</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">129</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">(65</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">)</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="bottom" nowrap><FONT size="2">671</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>

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<P align="center"><FONT size="2">S-1
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    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="1%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="6%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD width="84%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Exhibit</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD></TD>
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    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Number</FONT></B></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><B><FONT size="1">Title</FONT></B></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD colspan="3" align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
    <TD></TD>
    <TD align="center" nowrap><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">1.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Form of Underwriting Agreement*
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
    Registrant (as currently in effect)(4)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.1.</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of
    Incorporation of the Registrant (as currently in effect)(4)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.1.</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of
    Incorporation of the Registrant (as currently in effect)(6)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Registrant Bylaws (as currently in effect)(4)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of
    Incorporation of the Registrant (to be filed with the Delaware
    Secretary of State prior to the closing of the offering)(6)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">3.4</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Form of Amended and Restated Bylaws (to be
    adopted upon the closing of the offering)(6)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">4.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Specimen of Common Stock Certificate*
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">4.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Indenture dated as of November&nbsp;13, 1997
    between Big&nbsp;5 Corp. and First Trust National Association,
    as trustee(1)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">4.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Form of Big 5 Corp. 10.875% Series&nbsp;B Senior
    Notes due 2007 (included in Exhibit&nbsp;4.2)(1)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">4.4</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Indenture dated as of November&nbsp;13, 1997
    between the Registrant and First Trust National Association, as
    trustee(4)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">4.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Form of Registrant 13.45% Senior Discount Notes
    due 2008(4)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">5.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Opinion of Irell&nbsp;&#38; Manella LLP
    (including consent)(6)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Form of Amended and Restated Stockholders
    Agreement among the Registrant, Green Equity Investors, L.P.,
    Steven&nbsp;G. Miller and Robert&nbsp;W. Miller(6)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Management Services Agreement dated as of
    November&nbsp;13, 1997 by and among Registrant, Big&nbsp;5 Corp.
    and Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38; Associates, L.P.(1)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.3</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">1997 Management Equity Plan(4)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.4</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">2002 Stock Incentive Plan(6)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.5</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Form of Amended and Restated Employment Agreement
    between Robert&nbsp;W. Miller and the Registrant(6)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.6</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Form of Amended and Restated Employment Agreement
    between Steven&nbsp;G. Miller and the Registrant(6)
    </FONT></TD>
</TR>

<TR>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.7</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Amended and Restated Indemnification
    Implementation Agreement between Big&nbsp;5 Corp. (successor to
    United Merchandising Corp.) and Thrifty PayLess Holdings, Inc.
    dated as of April&nbsp;20, 1994(2)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.8</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Agreement and Release among Pacific Enterprises,
    Thrifty PayLess Holdings, Inc., Thrifty PayLess, Inc., Thrifty
    and Big 5 Corp. (successor to United Merchandising Corp.) dated
    as of March&nbsp;11, 1994(2)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.9</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Financing Agreement dated March&nbsp;8, 1996
    between The CIT Group/ Business Credit, Inc. and Big 5 Corp.(3)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.10</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Grant of Security Interest in and Collateral
    Assignment of Trademarks and Licenses dated as of March&nbsp;8,
    1996 by Big&nbsp;5 Corp. in favor of The CIT Group/ Business
    Credit, Inc.(3)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.11</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Guarantee dated March&nbsp;8, 1996 by Big&nbsp;5
    Corporation (now known as the Registrant) in favor of The CIT
    Group/ Business Credit, Inc.(3)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.12</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Lease among Big 5 Corp. (Lessee) and the State of
    Wisconsin Investment Board (Lessor) dated as of March&nbsp;5,
    1996(3)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.13</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Letter agreement from The CIT Group/ Business
    Credit, Inc. to Big&nbsp;5 Corp. dated November&nbsp;13, 1997,
    amending the Financing Agreement dated March&nbsp;8, 1996
    between Big&nbsp;5 Corp. (successor to United Merchandising
    Corp.) and The CIT Group/ Business Credit, Inc.(1)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.14</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Letter agreement from The CIT Group/ Business
    Credit, Inc. to Big&nbsp;5 Corp. dated December&nbsp;16, 1997,
    amending the Financing Agreement dated March&nbsp;8, 1996
    between Big&nbsp;5 Corp. (successor to United Merchandising
    Corp.) and The CIT Group/ Business Credit, Inc.(4)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.15</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Fifth Amendment to Financing Agreement, dated
    March&nbsp;21, 2000, by and among Big&nbsp;5 Corp. and The CIT
    Group/ Business Credit, Inc., amending the Financing Agreement,
    dated March&nbsp;8, 1996, between Big&nbsp;5 Corp. (successor to
    United Merchandising Corp.) and The CIT Group/ Business Credit,
    Inc.(4)
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.16</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Sixth Amendment to Financing Agreement, dated
    February&nbsp;27, 2002, by and among Big&nbsp;5 Corp. and The
    CIT Group/ Business Credit, Inc., amending the Financing
    Agreement, dated March&nbsp;8, 1996, between Big&nbsp;5 Corp.
    (successor to United Merchandising Corp.) and The CIT Group/
    Business Credit, Inc.(5)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.17</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Seventh Amendment to Financing Agreement, dated
    April&nbsp;30, 2002, by and among Big&nbsp;5 Corp. and The CIT
    Group/Business Credit, Inc., amending the Financing Agreement,
    dated March&nbsp;8, 1996, between Big&nbsp;5 Corp. (successor to
    United Merchandising Corp.) and The CIT Group/Business Credit,
    Inc.*
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.18</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Form of Indemnification Agreement(6)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.19</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Form of Termination Agreement by and among the
    Registrant, Big&nbsp;5 Corp. and Leonard Green&nbsp;&#38;
    Associates, L.P.(6)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.20</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Stock Subscription Agreement dated as of
    September&nbsp;25, 1992, between the Registrant and Green Equity
    Investors, L.P.(6)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.21</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Letter agreement from The CIT Group/Business
    Credit, Inc. to Big&nbsp;5 Corp. dated April&nbsp;17, 1996,
    amending the Financing Agreement dated March&nbsp;8, 1996,
    between Big&nbsp;5 Corp. (successor to United Merchandising
    Corp.) and The CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc.(6)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">10.22</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Letter agreement from The CIT Group/Business
    Credit, Inc. to Big&nbsp;5 Corp. dated August&nbsp;11, 1997,
    amending the Financing Agreement dated March&nbsp;8, 1996,
    between Big&nbsp;5 Corp. (successor to United Merchandising
    Corp.) and The CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc.(6)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">21.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Subsidiaries of the Registrant(4)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">23.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Consent of KPMG LLP(6)
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    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">23.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Consent of Irell &#38; Manella LLP (included in
    Exhibit&nbsp;No.&nbsp;5.1)
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">24.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Powers of Attorney(4)
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    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">99.1</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left" valign="top">
    <FONT size="2">Consent of Director(6)
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    <TD align="right" valign="top" nowrap><FONT size="2">99.2</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Consent of Director(6)
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    <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp; *</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">To be filed by amendment.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(1)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Incorporated by reference to Big&nbsp;5
    Corp.&#146;s Registration Statement on Form&nbsp;S-4
    (File&nbsp;No. 333-43129) filed with the Securities and Exchange
    Commission on December&nbsp;23, 1997.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(2)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Incorporated by reference to Big&nbsp;5
    Corp.&#146;s Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K for the year ended
    January&nbsp;1, 1995.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(3)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Incorporated by reference to Big&nbsp;5
    Corp.&#146;s Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K for the year ended
    December&nbsp;31, 1995.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(4)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Previously filed with the Registration Statement
    on Form&nbsp;S-1 filed by the Registrant on August&nbsp;21, 2001.
    </FONT></TD>
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(5)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
    <TD align="left">
    <FONT size="2">Previously filed with Amendment No.&nbsp;1 to the
    Registration Statement on Form&nbsp;S-1 filed by the Registrant
    on March&nbsp;18, 2002.
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    <TD><FONT size="2">(6)&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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    <FONT size="2">Filed herewith.
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<B>WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549</B>
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<B><FONT size="6">BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION</FONT></B>

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<B><FONT size="2">(Exact name of registrant as specified in its
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                                                                   Exhibit 3.1.2


                            CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
                                     OF THE
                          CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                       OF
                        BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION
                             a Delaware corporation


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                         Pursuant to Section 242 of the
                General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
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         BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION, a corporation organized and existing
under and by virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the
"Corporation"), does hereby certify as follows:

         FIRST: That the date of filing of the Corporation's original
Certificate of Incorporation with the Office of the Secretary of State of the
State of Delaware was October 31, 1997, and that the Corporation filed a
Certificate of Designations of the Powers, Preferences and Other Special Rights
of Series A 13.45% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock, and Qualifications,
Limitations and Restrictions Thereof (the "Series A Preferred Stock Certificate
of Designations") with the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of
Delaware on November 13, 1997.

         SECOND: That the Board of Directors of the Corporation has adopted
resolutions proposing and declaring advisable the following amendment to the
Certificate of Designations of the Corporation:

                  "NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that clause (e) (Redemption)
         of Section 1 of the Series A Preferred Stock Certificate of
         Designations be amended and restated in its entirety as follows:


         (e) Redemption.

                  (i)      Optional Redemption.

                           (A) The Company may (subject to contractual and other
                  restrictions with respect thereto and the legal availability
                  of funds therefor), at the option of the Company, redeem at
                  any time on or after November 13, 2002, from any source of
                  funds legally available therefor, in whole or in part, in the
                  manner provided in paragraph (e)(iii) hereof, any or all of
                  the shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, at the redemption
                  prices (expressed as a percentage of the then liquidation
                  preference (both permanent and conditional

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                  as then in effect) thereof) set forth below plus, without
                  duplication, an amount in cash equal to all accumulated and
                  unpaid dividends per share (including an amount in cash equal
                  to a prorated dividend for the period from the Dividend
                  Payment Date immediately prior to the Redemption Date to the
                  Redemption Date) (the "Optional Redemption Price"), if
                  redeemed during the 12-month period beginning on November 13
                  of each of the years indicated below:

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<CAPTION>
              Year                                           Percentage
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<S>                                                          <C>
              2002........................................     106.725%
              2003........................................     105.380%
              2004........................................     104.035%
              2005........................................     102.690%
              2006........................................     101.345%
              2007 and thereafter.........................     100.000%
</TABLE>

                  provided that no optional redemption pursuant to this
                  paragraph e(i)(A) shall be authorized or made at less than
                  101% of the then liquidation preference (both permanent and
                  conditional as then in effect) of the Series A Preferred Stock
                  at any time when the Company is making or purchasing shares of
                  Series A Preferred Stock under a Change of Control Offer in
                  accordance with the provisions of paragraph (h)(i) hereof.

                           (B) In addition, on or prior to November 13, 2002,
                  the Company may, at its option, on one or more occasions
                  redeem, in the manner provided in paragraph (e)(iii) hereof,
                  any or all of the shares of the Series A Preferred Stock then
                  outstanding, at the redemption price set forth below,
                  following any underwritten public offering (a "Public
                  Offering") of its Common Stock.

                           For purposes of this Section (e)(i)(B), the
                  redemption price shall be (i) a non-transferable,
                  interest-free note in such form and with such terms as are
                  determined by the Board of Directors of the Company (an
                  "Additional Payment Note") evidencing the right to receive the
                  Additional Payment (as defined in Section (e)(I)(D)) and (ii)
                  an amount in cash (the "Contingent Redemption Price") equal to
                  the sum of (I) the Public Offering Redemption Percentage (as
                  defined below) multiplied by the then liquidation preference
                  (both permanent and conditional as then in effect), plus,
                  without duplication, (II) an amount in cash equal to all
                  accumulated and unpaid dividends per share (including an
                  amount in cash equal to a prorated dividend for the period
                  from the Dividend Payment Date immediately prior to the
                  Redemption Date to the Redemption Date). The "Public Offering
                  Redemption Percentage" shall be 110% less (II) the number
                  (computed to three decimal places) calculated as follows and
                  expressed as a percentage: (x) the product of (A) the
                  underwriters' discount (the "Underwriters' Discount") in
                  connection with the Public Offering (expressed as a
                  percentage) multiplied by (B) the price per share of Common
                  Stock (before underwriting commissions and discounts) in the
                  Public Offering multiplied by (C) the sum of (i) the



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                  maximum number of shares of Common Stock to be sold by selling
                  stockholders in the Public Offering and (ii) the maximum
                  number of shares of Common Stock to be repurchased by the
                  Company from its employee-stockholders with a portion of the
                  proceeds of the Public Offering as described in the prospectus
                  relating to the Public Offering, in each case assuming
                  exercise in full of the underwriters' "green shoe" option
                  (such aggregate number of shares, the "Maximum Number"); and
                  then dividing such product by (y) the aggregate liquidation
                  preference of all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred
                  Stock immediately prior to redemption.

                           (C) In the event of a redemption pursuant to
                  paragraph (e)(i)(A) or (e)(i)(B) hereof of only a portion of
                  the then outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock,
                  the Company shall effect such redemption as it determines, pro
                  rata according to the number of shares held by each Holder of
                  Series A Preferred Stock or by lot, as may be determined by
                  the Company in its sole discretion.

                      (ii) Mandatory Redemption. On November 13, 2009, the
              Company shall redeem, subject to contractual and other
              restrictions thereupon, from any source of funds legally available
              therefor, in the manner provided in Paragraph (e)(iii) hereof, all
              of the shares of the Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding at
              a redemption price equal to 100% of the then liquidation
              preference (both permanent and conditional as then in effect) per
              share, plus, without duplication, an amount in cash equal to all
              accumulated and unpaid dividends per share (including an amount
              equal to a prorated dividend for the period from the Dividend
              Payment Date immediately prior to the Redemption Date to the
              Redemption Date) (the "Mandatory Redemption Price").

                      (iii) Procedures for Redemption.

                           (A) At least 20 days and not more than 60 days prior
                  to the date fixed for any redemption of the Series A Preferred
                  Stock, written notice (the "Redemption Notice") shall be given
                  by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to each Holder of Series
                  A Preferred Stock of record as of the date such notice is
                  given at such Holder's address as the same appears on the
                  stock register of the Company, provided that no failure to
                  give such notice nor any deficiency therein shall affect the
                  validity of the procedure for the redemption of any shares of
                  Series A Preferred Stock to be redeemed except as to the
                  Holder or Holders to whom the Company has failed to give said
                  notice or except as to the Holder or Holders whose notice was
                  defective. The Redemption Notice shall state: (1) whether the
                  redemption is pursuant to paragraph (e)(i)(A), (e)(i)(B) or
                  (e)(ii) hereof; (2) the Optional Redemption Price, the
                  Contingent Redemption Price or the Mandatory Redemption Price,
                  as the case may be; (3) whether all or less than all the
                  outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock are to be
                  redeemed and the total number of shares of the Series A
                  Preferred Stock being redeemed; (4) the number of shares of
                  Series A Preferred Stock held, as of the appropriate record
                  date, by the Holder that the Company intends to redeem; (5)
                  the date fixed for redemption; (6) that



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                  the Holder is to surrender to the Company, at the place or
                  places where certificates for shares of Series A Preferred
                  Stock are to be surrendered for redemption, in the manner and
                  at the price designated, such Holder's certificate or
                  certificates representing the shares of Series A Preferred
                  Stock to be redeemed; and (7) that dividends on the shares of
                  the Series A Preferred Stock to be redeemed shall cease to
                  accrue on such Redemption Date unless the Company defaults in
                  the payment of the Optional Redemption Price, the Contingent
                  Redemption Price or the Mandatory Redemption Price, and, if
                  applicable, the delivery of the Additional Payment Note, as
                  the case may be.

                           (B) Each Holder of Series A Preferred Stock shall
                  surrender the certificate or certificates representing such
                  shares of Series A Preferred Stock to the Company, duly
                  endorsed, in the manner and at the place designated in the
                  Redemption Notice, and on the Redemption Date the full
                  Optional Redemption Price, Contingent Redemption Price or
                  Mandatory Redemption Price, as the case may be, for such
                  shares shall be payable in cash, and, if applicable, the
                  Additional Payment Notes for such shares shall be deliverable,
                  to the Person whose name appears on such certificate or
                  certificates as the owner thereof, and each surrendered
                  certificate shall be canceled and retired. In the event that
                  less than all of the shares represented by any such
                  certificate are redeemed, a new certificate shall be issued
                  representing the unredeemed shares.

                           (C) If (i) the Redemption Notice is duly mailed as
                  described in subparagraph (iii)(a) and (ii) either (x) a sum
                  in cash is set apart irrevocably in trust sufficient to pay
                  the applicable redemption price payable at the Redemption Date
                  on the shares of Series A Preferred Stock called for
                  redemption (whether before or on the Redemption Date) or (y)
                  the Company pays in full the applicable redemption price
                  payable at the Redemption Date, and (iii) if applicable, the
                  Company delivers or has prepared for irrevocable delivery
                  (whether before or on the Redemption Date) the Additional
                  Payment Notes, then, notwithstanding that any certificate for
                  shares so called for or subject to redemption shall not have
                  been surrendered for cancellation, (1) dividends on the Series
                  A Preferred Stock called for redemption shall cease to
                  accumulate on the Redemption Date, (2) such shares shall no
                  longer be deemed to be outstanding or have the status of
                  shares of Series A Preferred Stock, (4) such shares shall no
                  longer be transferable on the books of the Company and (5) all
                  rights of the Holders of such redemption shares as
                  stockholders of the Company shall cease, other than the right
                  to receive from the Company or exchange agent or other agent
                  selected by the Company the Optional Redemption Price, the
                  Contingent Redemption Price or the Mandatory Redemption Price,
                  and, if applicable, the Additional Payment Note, as the case
                  may be, without interest.

                           (D) In the event that the total number of shares of
                  Common Stock actually sold by selling stockholders in the
                  Public Offering and repurchased by the Company from its
                  employee-stockholders with a portion of the proceeds of the
                  Public Offering (the "Actual Number") is less than the


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                  Maximum Number, then the Additional Payment shall be
                  calculated by multiplying the liquidation preference of a
                  share of Series A Preferred Stock as in effect immediately
                  prior to redemption by a percentage calculated as follows: (x)
                  the product of (A) the Underwriters' Discount multiplied by
                  (B) the price per share of Common Stock (before underwriting
                  commissions and discounts) in the Public Offering multiplied
                  by (C) the amount calculated by subtracting the Actual Number
                  from the Maximum Number; and then dividing such product by (y)
                  the aggregate liquidation preference of all shares of Series A
                  Preferred Stock outstanding immediately prior to the
                  Redemption Date; provided that if the Actual Number equals the
                  Maximum Number or if the Additional Payment would be less than
                  $0.50, then the Additional Payment shall be $0.00. The
                  Additional Payment Notes shall provide that the Additional
                  Payment, if any, shall be payable in cash promptly (and in any
                  event within 10 business days) after the Company finally
                  determines the Actual Number to the Person whose name appears
                  on a certificate or certificates for the Series A Preferred
                  Stock as the owner thereof prior to redemption."

         THIRD: That the foregoing amendment to the Corporation's Certificate
of Incorporation was duly adopted in accordance with the applicable provisions
of Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and the
Corporation's Certificate of Incorporation.



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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Certificate of
Amendment to be duly executed by its duly authorized officer on the 31st day of
May 2002.


                                       BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION,
                                       a Delaware corporation



                                       By: /s/ Charles P. Kirk
                                          --------------------------------------
                                          Charles P. Kirk
                                          Senior Vice President and Chief
                                           Financial Officer



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                                                                     EXHIBIT 3.3


                              AMENDED AND RESTATED

                          CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

                                       OF

                        BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION
                             A DELAWARE CORPORATION

                  (ORIGINALLY INCORPORATED ON OCTOBER 31, 1997)



        FIRST: The name of the corporation is Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation
(hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation").

        SECOND: The address of the registered office of the Corporation in the
State of Delaware is 30 Old Rudnick Lane, in the City of Dover, County of Kent
19901. The name of the registered agent of the Corporation at that address is
Lexis Document Services, Inc.

        THIRD: The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or
activity for which a corporation may be organized under the Delaware General
Corporation Law.

        FOURTH: A. The total number of shares of all classes of stock which the
Corporation shall have authority to issue is Fifty Three Million (53,000,000),
consisting of:

               1. Fifty Million (50,000,000) shares of Common Stock, par value
one cent ($.01) per share (hereinafter referred to as the "Common Stock"); and

               2. Three Million (3,000,000) shares of Preferred Stock, par value
one cent ($.01) per share (hereinafter referred to as the "Preferred Stock"), of
which Three Hundred Fifty Thousand (350,000) shares have been designated as
Series A 13.45% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock, par value one cent ($.01)
per share (hereinafter referred to as the "Series A Preferred Stock"), the
powers, preferences, other special rights, and qualifications, limitations and
restrictions of which were originally set forth in a Certificate of Designations
of the Powers, Preferences and Other Special Rights of Series A 13.45% Senior
Exchangeable Preferred Stock, and Qualifications, Limitations and Restrictions
Thereof filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on November 13, 1997, as
amended by a Certificate of Amendment filed with the Delaware Secretary of State
on June 4, 2002, in the form attached hereto as Appendix "A."

               Upon the filing and effectiveness of this Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation, each currently issued and outstanding share of
Common Stock shall be subdivided and split up into eight and one-tenth (8.10)
shares of Common Stock.

                      B. The board of directors is authorized, subject to any
limitations prescribed by law, to provide for the additional issuance of shares
of Preferred Stock in series, and by filing a certificate pursuant to the
applicable law of the State of Delaware (such certificate being hereinafter
referred to as a "Preferred Stock Designation"), to



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establish from time to time the number of shares to be included in each such
series, and to fix the designation, powers, preferences, and rights of the
shares of each such series and any qualifications, limitations or restrictions
thereof. The number of authorized shares of Preferred Stock may be increased or
decreased (but not below the number of shares thereof then outstanding) by the
affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Common Stock, without a
vote of the holders of the Preferred Stock, or of any series thereof, unless a
vote of any such holders is required pursuant to the terms of any Preferred
Stock Designation.

                      C. Each outstanding share of Common Stock shall entitle
the holder thereof to one vote on each matter properly submitted to the
stockholders of the Corporation for their vote; provided, however, that, except
as otherwise required by law, holders of Common Stock shall not be entitled to
vote on any amendment to this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
(including any Certificate of Designations relating to any series of Preferred
Stock) that relates solely to the terms of one or more outstanding series of
Preferred Stock if the holders of such affected series are entitled, either
separately or together as a class with the holders of one or more other such
series, to vote thereon by law or pursuant to this Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation (including any Certificate of Designations relating
to any series of Preferred Stock).

        FIFTH: The following provisions are inserted for the management of the
business and the conduct of the affairs of the Corporation, and for further
definition, limitation and regulation of the powers of the Corporation and of
its directors and stockholders:

                A. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed
        by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. In addition to the
        powers and authority expressly conferred upon them by statute or by this
        Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation or the Amended and
        Restated Bylaws of the Corporation, as they may be amended from time to
        time (the "Bylaws"), the directors are hereby empowered to exercise all
        such powers and do all such acts and things as may be exercised or done
        by the Corporation.

                B. The directors of the Corporation need not be elected by
        written ballot unless the Bylaws so provide.

                C. Any action required or permitted to be taken by the
        stockholders of the Corporation must be effected at a duly called annual
        or special meeting of stockholders of the Corporation and may not be
        effected by any consent in writing by such stockholders.

                D. Special meetings of stockholders of the Corporation may be
        called only by the Chairman of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer or
        the President or by the Board of Directors acting pursuant to a
        resolution adopted by a majority of the Whole Board. For purposes of
        this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the term "Whole
        Board" shall mean the total number of authorized directors whether or
        not there exist any vacancies in previously authorized directorships.



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        SIXTH: A. Subject to the rights of the holders of any series of
Preferred Stock to elect additional directors under specified circumstances, the
number of directors shall be fixed from time to time exclusively by the board of
directors pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the Whole Board. The
directors, other than those who may be elected by the holders of any series of
Preferred Stock under specified circumstances, shall be divided, with respect to
the time for which they severally hold office, into three classes consisting of
Class A Directors, Class B Directors and Class C Directors. The terms of office
of the Class A Directors, Class B Directors and Class C Directors will expire at
the Corporation's first, second and third annual meeting of stockholders
following the date hereof, respectively. Each director shall hold office until
his or her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified. At each annual
meeting of stockholders, directors elected to succeed those directors whose
terms then expire shall be elected for a term of office to expire at the third
succeeding annual meeting of stockholders after their election, with each
director to hold office until his or her successor shall have been duly elected
and qualified. Directors need not be stockholders.

               B. Subject to the rights of the holders of any series of
Preferred Stock then outstanding, newly created directorships resulting from any
increase in the authorized number of directors or any vacancies in the Board of
Directors resulting from death, resignation, retirement, disqualification,
removal from office or other cause shall, unless otherwise required by law or by
resolution of the Board of Directors, be filled only by a majority vote of the
directors then in office, though less than a quorum (and not by stockholders),
and directors so chosen shall serve for a term expiring at the annual meeting of
stockholders at which the term of office of the class to which they have been
chosen expires or until such director's successor shall have been duly elected
and qualified. No decrease in the authorized number of directors shall shorten
the term of any incumbent director.

               C. Advance notice of stockholder nominations for the election of
directors and of business to be brought by stockholders before any meeting of
the stockholders of the Corporation shall be given in the manner provided in the
Bylaws of the Corporation.

               D. Subject to the rights of the holders of any series of
Preferred Stock then outstanding, any director, or the entire board of
directors, may be removed from office at any time, but only for cause and only
by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least eighty percent (80%) of the
voting power of all of the then-out-standing shares of capital stock of the
Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting
together as a single class.

        SEVENTH: The Board of Directors is expressly empowered to adopt, amend
or repeal the Bylaws of the Corporation. Any adoption, amendment or repeal of
the Bylaws of the Corporation by the board of directors shall require the
approval of a majority of the Whole Board. The stockholders shall also have
power to adopt, amend or repeal the Bylaws of the Corporation; provided,
however, that, in addition to any vote of the holders of any class or series of
stock of the Corporation required by law or by this Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least
eighty percent (80%) of the voting power of all of the then-outstanding shares
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Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting
together as a single class, shall be required to adopt, amend or repeal any
provision of the Bylaws of the Corporation.

        EIGHTH: A director of the Corporation shall not be personally liable to
the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary
duty as a director, except for liability (i) for any breach of the director's
duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or
omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing
violation of law, (iii) under Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation
Law or (iv) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper
personal benefit. If the Delaware General Corporation Law is amended to
authorize corporate action further eliminating or limiting the personal
liability of directors, then the liability of a director of the Corporation
shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware
General Corporation Law, as so amended. Any repeal or modification of the
foregoing paragraph by the stockholders of the Corporation shall not adversely
affect any right or protection of a director of the Corporation existing at the
time of such repeal or modification. All references in this Article EIGHTH to a
director shall also be deemed to refer to any such director acting in his or her
capacity as a Continuing Director (as defined in Article TENTH).

        NINTH: The Corporation reserves the right to amend or repeal any
provision contained in this Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation in
the manner prescribed by the laws of the State of Delaware and all rights
conferred upon stockholders are granted subject to this reservation; provided,
however, that, notwithstanding any other provision of this Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation or any provision of law that might otherwise permit
a lesser vote or no vote, but in addition to any vote of the holders of any
class or series of the stock of the Corporation required by law or by this
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, the affirmative vote of the
holders of at least eighty percent (80%) the voting power of all of the
then-outstanding shares of the capital stock of the Corporation entitled to vote
generally in the election of directors, voting together as a single class, shall
be required to amend or repeal this Article NINTH, Sections C or D of Article
FIFTH, Article SIXTH, Article SEVENTH, or Article EIGHTH.

        TENTH: The Board of Directors is expressly authorized to cause the
Corporation to issue rights pursuant to Section 157 of the Delaware General
Corporation Law and, in that connection, to enter into any agreements necessary
or convenient for such issuance. Any such agreement may include provisions
limiting, in certain circumstances, the ability of the Board of Directors of the
Corporation to redeem the securities issued pursuant thereto or to take other
action thereunder or in connection therewith unless there is a specified number
or percentage of Continuing Directors then in office. Pursuant to Section 141(a)
of the Delaware General Corporation Law, the Continuing Directors shall have the
power and authority to make all decisions and determinations, and exercise or
perform such other acts, that any such agreement provides that such Continuing
Directors shall make, exercise or perform. For purposes of this Article TENTH
and any such agreement, the term, "Continuing Directors," shall mean (1) those
directors who were members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation at the
time the Corporation entered into such agreement and any director who
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Directors, if such director's nomination for election to the Board of Directors
is recommended or approved by the majority vote of the Continuing Directors then
in office and (2) such other members of the Board of Directors, if any,
designated in, or in the manner provided in, such agreement as Continuing
Directors.



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                                  APPENDIX "A"


1.      DESIGNATION OF THE COMPANY'S SERIES A 13.45% SENIOR EXCHANGEABLE
        PREFERRED STOCK

        (a)    Designation.

               There is hereby created out of the authorized and unissued shares
        of preferred stock of the Company a series of preferred stock designated
        as the "Series A 13.45% Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock". The number
        of shares constituting such series shall be 350,000 shares of Series A
        Preferred Stock, consisting of an initial issuance of 350,000 shares of
        Series A Preferred Stock. The liquidation preference of the Series A
        Preferred Stock shall be $100.00 per share as of the date of issue.

        (b)    Rank.

               The Series A Preferred Stock shall, with respect to dividend
        distributions and distributions upon the liquidation, winding up and
        dissolution of the Company, rank senior to all classes of common stock,
        $0.01 par value, of the Company (the "Common Stock"), and to each other
        class of capital stock or series of preferred stock hereafter created by
        the Board of Directors the terms of which do not expressly provide that
        it ranks senior to or on a parity with the Series A Preferred Stock as
        to dividend distributions and distributions upon the liquidation,
        winding up and dissolution of the Company (collectively referred to with
        the Common Stock as "Junior Securities"). The Series A Preferred Stock
        shall, with respect to dividend distributions and distributions upon the
        liquidation, winding up and dissolution of the Company, rank on a parity
        with any class of capital stock or series of preferred stock hereafter
        created which has been approved by the Holders of Series A Preferred
        Stock in accordance with paragraph (f)(ii)(A) hereof and which expressly
        provides that it ranks on a parity with the Series A Preferred Stock as
        to dividend distributions and distributions upon the liquidation,
        winding up and dissolution of the Company ("Parity Securities"). The
        Series A Preferred Stock shall, with respect to dividend distributions
        and distributions upon the liquidation, winding up and dissolution of
        the Company, rank junior to each class of capital stock or series of
        preferred stock hereafter created which has been approved by the Holders
        of Series A Preferred Stock in accordance with paragraph (f)(ii)(B)
        hereof and which expressly provides that it ranks senior to the Series A
        Preferred Stock as to dividend distributions or distributions upon the
        liquidation, winding up and dissolution of the Company ("Senior
        Securities").

        (c)    Dividends.

                (i) Beginning on the date of issuance of shares of the Series A
        Preferred Stock, the Holders of the outstanding shares of Series A
        Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive dividends on each share of
        Series A Preferred Stock, at a rate per annum equal to thirteen and
        forty-five one hundredths percent (13.45%) of the liquidation preference
        (as adjusted from time to time as hereinafter provided) per share of the
        Series A Preferred Stock, payable semiannually. All dividends shall be
        cumulative, whether or not earned or declared, on a daily basis from the
        Preferred Stock Issue Date and shall be payable semiannually in arrears
        on each Dividend Payment Date, commencing on the first Dividend Payment
        Date after the date of issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock,
        provided that with respect to any dividend payable on any Dividend
        Payment Date on or before December 15, 2004, the amount payable as
        dividends on such Dividend Payment Date may, at the option of the
        Company, be paid in cash or by increasing the then liquidation
        preference per share of the Series A Preferred Stock by the amount of
        such dividends (rounded to the nearest whole cent). Such increase in the
        liquidation preference shall constitute full payment of such dividend.
        In the event the Board of Directors does not declare and the Company
        does not pay, a cash dividend on the shares of the Series A Preferred
        Stock on any Dividend Payment Date on or before December 15, 2004, the
        Company shall be deemed to have satisfied such dividends on the Series A
        Preferred Stock by

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        increase in the liquidation preference. Dividends payable on any
        Dividend Payment Date after December 15, 2004 shall be paid only in
        cash. With respect to any cash dividend payable on any Dividend Payment
        Date after December 15, 2004 which is not paid in cash on the Dividend
        Payment Date, the amount so payable in cash on such Dividend Payment
        Date shall conditionally increase the then liquidation preference per
        share of the Series A Preferred Stock by the amount of such unpaid cash
        dividends (rounded to the nearest whole cent) on the Dividend Payment
        Date. Such conditional increase in the liquidation preference shall not
        constitute a payment of such dividend, but all subsequent cash
        dividends, all distributions upon the liquidation, winding up and
        dissolution of the Company, all payments in redemption and any other
        amounts referred to herein that are determined by reference to the
        liquidation preference shall be calculated with reference to the amount
        of the liquidation preference as conditionally increased, reduced from
        time to time by the amount of the cumulative unpaid cash dividends that
        are subsequently paid in cash to the Holders of the Series A Preferred
        Stock, until such time as the cumulative unpaid cash dividends are paid
        in full or the Series A Preferred Stock is redeemed. Each distribution
        in the form of a dividend in cash shall be payable to the Holders of
        Series A Preferred Stock of record as they appear on the stock books of
        the Company on such record dates, not less than 10 nor more than 45 days
        preceding the related Dividend Payment Date, as shall be fixed by the
        Board of Directors or, in the event no record date is fixed by the Board
        of Directors, to the Holders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock
        on the Dividend Payment Date. Any increase in the then liquidation
        preference of the Series A Preferred Stock as set forth in this
        paragraph (c) shall occur automatically, without the need for any action
        on the part of the Company, on the applicable Dividend Payment Date.
        Dividends shall cease to accumulate in respect of shares of the Series A
        Preferred Stock on the Exchange Date or on the date of their earlier
        redemption unless the Company shall have failed to issue the appropriate
        aggregate principal amount of Exchange Notes (as defined in paragraph
        (g)(i)(A) hereof) in respect of the Series A Preferred Stock on the
        Exchange Date or shall have failed to pay, or irrevocably set apart in
        trust for payment, the relevant redemption price on the date fixed for
        redemption. Not more than 30 days after a Dividend Payment Date, written
        notice of the amount of the dividend per share paid, or in the event of
        a failure of the Board of Directors to declare and the Company to pay a
        cash dividend on or prior to December 15, 2004, the resulting increase
        in the liquidation preference of each share, or in the event of a
        failure of the Board of Directors to declare and the Company to pay a
        cash dividend after December 15, 2004, the resulting conditional
        increase in the liquidation preference, and in any case the resulting
        liquidation preference (permanent and conditional) of each share of
        Series A Preferred Stock (the "Liquidation Preference Notice") shall be
        given by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to each Holder of Series A
        Preferred Stock of record, on the record date fixed by the Board of
        Directors for payment of such dividend or, if no record date was fixed,
        the Dividend Payment Date, of the Series A Preferred Stock at such
        Holder's address as the same appears on the stock register of the
        Company, provided that no failure to give such notice nor any deficiency
        therein shall affect any increase or conditional increase in the
        liquidation preference of each share of Series A Preferred Stock.



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               (ii) All dividends paid with respect to shares of the Series A
        Preferred Stock pursuant to paragraph (c)(i) shall be paid pro rata to
        the Holders thereof entitled thereto.

               (iii) Nothing herein contained shall in any way or under any
        circumstances be construed or deemed to require the Board of Directors
        to declare, or the Company to pay or set apart for payment, in cash any
        dividends on shares of the Series A Preferred Stock at any time.

               (iv) Dividends on account of arrears for any past Dividend Period
        and dividends in connection with any optional redemption pursuant to
        paragraph (e)(i) may be declared and paid at any time, without reference
        to any regular Dividend Payment Date, to Holders of Series A Preferred
        Stock of record on such date, not more than 45 days prior to the payment
        thereof, as may be fixed by the Board of Directors, provided that a
        Liquidation Preference Notice (setting forth the decrease in the
        conditional amount of the liquidation preference as a result of such
        dividend payment) shall be given by first-class mail, postage prepaid,
        to each Holder of Series A Preferred Stock of record, on the record date
        fixed by the Board of Directors for payment of such dividend on the
        Series A Preferred Stock at such Holder's address as the same appears on
        the stock register of the Company, provided, further, that no failure to
        give such notice nor any deficiency therein shall affect the decrease in
        the conditional amount of the liquidation preference of each share of
        Series A Preferred Stock on account of the payment in cash of the
        dividends in arrears.

               (v) No full dividends shall be declared by the Board of Directors
        or paid or funds set apart in trust for payment of dividends by the
        Company on any Parity Securities for any period unless full cumulative
        dividends shall have been or contemporaneously are declared and paid in
        full, or declared and (in the case of dividends payable in cash) a sum
        in cash set apart irrevocably in trust sufficient for such payment, on
        the Series A Preferred Stock for all Dividend Periods terminating on or
        prior to the date of payment of such full dividends on such Parity
        Securities. If any dividends are not paid in full, as aforesaid, upon
        the shares of the Series A Preferred Stock and any other Parity
        Securities, all dividends declared upon shares of the Series A Preferred
        Stock and any other Parity Securities shall be declared pro rata based
        on the then relative liquidation preferences (permanent and conditional
        as then in effect) of the Series A Preferred Stock and such Parity
        Securities. So long as any shares of the Series A Preferred Stock are
        outstanding, the Company shall not make any payment on account of, or
        set apart for payment, money for a sinking or other similar fund for,
        the purchase, redemption or other retirement of, any of the Parity
        Securities or any warrants, rights, calls or options exercisable for or
        convertible into any of the Parity Securities, and shall not permit any
        corporation or other entity directly or indirectly controlled by the
        Company to purchase or redeem any of the Parity Securities or any such
        warrants, rights, calls or options unless full dividends determined in
        accordance herewith on the Series A Preferred Stock shall have been paid
        or contemporaneously are declared and paid in full (or a sum sufficient
        to pay such dividends is irrevocably set apart in trust for payment).




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               (vi) (A) Except as permitted by paragraph subclause (B) hereof,
        Holders of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to
        receive the dividends provided for in paragraph (c)(i) hereof in
        preference to and in priority over any dividends upon any of the Junior
        Securities.

                      (B) So long as any shares of Series A Preferred Stock are
               outstanding, the Company shall not, and shall not permit any of
               the Company's Subsidiaries to, (1) declare, pay or set apart for
               payment any dividend on any of the Junior Securities or on any
               equity interests of the Subsidiaries (other than dividends or
               distributions in Junior Securities or to the Company or to
               another Wholly Owned Subsidiary) or make any payment on account
               of, or set apart for payment money for a sinking or other similar
               fund for, the purchase, redemption or other retirement of, any of
               the Junior Securities or any warrants, rights, calls or options
               exercisable for or convertible into any of the Junior Securities
               (other than the repurchase, redemption or other acquisition or
               retirement for value of Junior Securities (and any warrants,
               rights, calls or options exercisable for or convertible into such
               Junior Securities) either pursuant to agreements entered into on
               or prior to the Preferred Stock Issue Date or held by employees
               of or consultants or advisors to the Company or any of its
               Subsidiaries, which repurchase, redemption or other acquisition
               or retirement shall have been approved by a majority of the Board
               of Directors or shall be made pursuant to the repurchase
               provisions under employee stock option, stock purchase or stock
               subscription agreements or other agreements to compensate
               employees, consultants or advisors and which such repurchases,
               redemptions or other acquisitions or retirements for value would
               otherwise be permitted by the documents governing the Company's
               indebtedness from time to time), or (2) make any distribution in
               respect thereof, either directly or indirectly, and whether in
               cash, obligations or shares of the Company or other property
               (other than distributions or dividends in Junior Securities to
               the holders of Junior Securities), or (3) permit any corporation
               or other entity directly or indirectly controlled by the Company
               to purchase or redeem any of the Junior Securities or any such
               warrants, rights, calls or options, unless in either case full
               cumulative dividends determined in accordance herewith have been
               paid in full in cash (if so required at that time) on the Senior
               Preferred Stock, including the payment of any accumulated and
               unpaid dividends as to which a conditional increase of the
               liquidation preference of the Series A Preferred Stock has been
               made.

               (vii) Dividends payable on shares of the Series A Preferred Stock
        for any period less than a year shall be computed on the basis of a
        360-day year of twelve 30-day months and the actual number of days
        elapsed in the period for which payable. If any Dividend Payment Date
        occurs on a day that is not a Business Day, any accrued dividends
        otherwise payable on such Dividend Payment Date shall be paid on the
        next succeeding Business Day.




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        (d)    Liquidation Preference.

               (i) Upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or
        winding up of the affairs of the Company, the Holders of shares of
        Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding shall be entitled to be paid,
        out of the assets of the Company available for distribution to its
        stockholders, $100.00 per share of Series A Preferred Stock, plus an
        amount in cash equal to the sum of (x) the amounts, if any, added
        (permanently and conditionally as then in effect) to the liquidation
        preference pursuant to paragraph (c)(i) and (y) the accumulated and
        unpaid dividends thereon to the date fixed for liquidation, dissolution
        or winding up (including an amount equal to a prorated dividend for the
        period from the last Dividend Payment Date to the date fixed for
        liquidation, dissolution or winding up), before any payment shall be
        made or any assets distributed to the holders of any of the Junior
        Securities, including, without limitation, Common Stock of the Company.
        Except as provided in the preceding sentence, Holders of shares of
        Series A Preferred Stock shall not be entitled to any distribution in
        the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of
        the Company. If the assets of the Company are not sufficient to pay in
        full the liquidation payments payable to the Holders of outstanding
        shares of the Series A Preferred Stock and all Parity Securities, then
        the holders of all such shares shall share equally and ratably in such
        distribution of assets of the Company in accordance with the amounts
        which would be payable on such distribution if the amount to which the
        Holders of outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock and the
        holders of outstanding shares of all Parity Securities are entitled were
        paid in full.

               (ii) For the purposes of this paragraph (d), neither the sale,
        conveyance, exchange or transfer (for cash, shares of stock, securities
        or other consideration) of all or substantially all of the property or
        assets of the Company nor the consolidation or merger of the Company
        with or into one or more corporations or other entities shall be deemed
        to be a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the
        Company (unless such sale, conveyance, exchange or transfer is in
        connection with a dissolution or winding up of the business of the
        Company).

        (e)    Redemption.

                (i)     Optional Redemption.

                        (A) The Company may (subject to contractual and other
                restrictions with respect thereto and the legal availability of
                funds therefor), at the option of the Company, redeem at any
                time on or after November 13, 2002, from any source of funds
                legally available therefor, in whole or in part, in the manner
                provided in paragraph (e)(iii) hereof, any or all of the shares
                of the Series A Preferred Stock, at the redemption prices
                (expressed as a percentage of the then liquidation preference
                (both permanent and conditional as then in effect) thereof) set
                forth below plus, without duplication, an amount in cash equal
                to all accumulated and unpaid dividends per share (including an
                amount in cash equal to a prorated dividend for the period from
                the Dividend Payment Date immediately prior to the Redemption
                Date to the Redemption Date) (the "Optional Redemption Price"),
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                12-month period beginning on November 13 of each of the years
                indicated below:


<TABLE>
<S>                                                         <C>
                  2002...............................       106.725%
                  2003...............................       105.380%
                  2004...............................       104.035%
                  2005...............................       102.690%
                  2006...............................       101.345%
                  2007 and thereafter................       100.000%;
</TABLE>

               provided that no optional redemption pursuant to this paragraph
               (e)(i)(A) shall be authorized or made at less than 101% of the
               then liquidation preference (both permanent and conditional as
               then in effect) of the Series A Preferred Stock at any time when
               the Company is making or purchasing shares of Series A Preferred
               Stock under a Change of Control Offer in accordance with the
               provisions of paragraph (h)(i) hereof.

                      (B) In addition, on or prior to November 13, 2002, the
               Company may, at its option, on one or more occasions redeem, in
               the manner provided in paragraph (e)(iii) hereof, any or all of
               the shares of the Series A Preferred Stock then outstanding, at
               the redemption price set forth below, following any underwritten
               public offering (a "Public Offering") of its Common Stock.

                      For purposes of this Section (e)(i)(B), the redemption
               price shall be (i) a non-transferable, interest-free note in such
               form and with such terms as are determined by the Board of
               Directors of the Company (an "Additional Payment Note")
               evidencing the right to receive the Additional Payment (as
               defined in Section (e)(I)(D)) and (ii) an amount in cash (the
               "Contingent Redemption Price") equal to the sum of (I) the Public
               Offering Redemption Percentage (as defined below) multiplied by
               the then liquidation preference (both permanent and conditional
               as then in effect), plus, without duplication, (II) an amount in
               cash equal to all accumulated and unpaid dividends per share
               (including an amount in cash equal to a prorated dividend for the
               period from the Dividend Payment Date immediately prior to the
               Redemption Date to the Redemption Date). The "Public Offering
               Redemption Percentage" shall be 110% less (II) the number
               (computed to three decimal places) calculated as follows and
               expressed as a percentage: (x) the product of (A) the
               underwriters' discount (the "Underwriters' Discount") in
               connection with the Public Offering (expressed as a percentage)
               multiplied by (B) the price per share of Common Stock (before
               underwriting commissions and discounts) in the Public Offering
               multiplied by (C) the sum of (i) the maximum number of shares of
               Common Stock to be sold by selling stockholders in the Public
               Offering and (ii) the maximum number of shares of Common Stock to
               be repurchased by the Company from its employee-stockholders with
               a portion of the proceeds of the Public Offering as described in
               the prospectus relating to the Public Offering, in each case
               assuming exercise in full of the underwriters' "green shoe"
               option (such aggregate number of shares, the "Maximum Number");
               and then dividing such product by (y) the aggregate liquidation
               preference of all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock
               immediately prior to redemption.

                      (C) In the event of a redemption pursuant to paragraph
               (e)(i)(A) or (e)(i)(B) hereof of only a portion of the then
               outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, the Company
               shall effect such redemption as it determines, pro rata according
               to the number of shares held by each Holder of Series A Preferred
               Stock or by lot, as may be determined by the Company in its sole
               discretion.

               (ii) Mandatory Redemption. On November 13, 2009, the Company
        shall redeem, subject to contractual and other restrictions thereupon,
        from any source of funds legally available therefor, in the manner
        provided in paragraph (e)(iii) hereof, all of the shares of the Series A
        Preferred Stock then outstanding at a redemption price equal to 100% of
        the then liquidation preference (both permanent and conditional as then
        in effect) per share, plus, without duplication, an amount in cash equal
        to all accumulated and unpaid dividends per share (including an amount
        equal to a prorated dividend for the period from the Dividend Payment
        Date immediately prior to the Redemption Date to the Redemption Date)
        (the "Mandatory Redemption Price").




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               (iii)  Procedures for Redemption.

                      (A) At least 20 days and not more than 60 days prior to
               the date fixed for any redemption of the Series A Preferred
               Stock, written notice (the "Redemption Notice") shall be given by
               first-class mail, postage prepaid, to each Holder of Series A
               Preferred Stock of record as of the date such notice is given at
               such Holder's address as the same appears on the stock register
               of the Company, provided that no failure to give such notice nor
               any deficiency therein shall affect the validity of the procedure
               for the redemption of any shares of Series A Preferred Stock to
               be redeemed except as to the Holder or Holders to whom the
               Company has failed to give said notice or except as to the Holder
               or Holders whose notice was defective. The Redemption Notice
               shall state: (1) whether the redemption is pursuant to paragraph
               (e)(i)(A), (e)(i)(B) or (e)(ii) hereof; (2) the Optional
               Redemption Price, the Contingent Redemption Price or the
               Mandatory Redemption Price, as the case may be; (3) whether all
               or less than all the outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred
               Stock are to be redeemed and the total number of shares of the
               Series A Preferred Stock being redeemed; (4) the number of shares
               of Series A Preferred Stock held, as of the appropriate record
               date, by the Holder that the Company intends to redeem; (5) the
               date fixed for redemption; (6) that the Holder is to surrender to
               the Company, at the place or places where certificates for shares
               of Series A Preferred Stock are to be surrendered for redemption,
               in the manner and at the price designated, such Holder's
               certificate or certificates representing the shares of Series A
               Preferred Stock to be redeemed; and (7) that dividends on the
               shares of the Series A Preferred Stock to be redeemed shall cease
               to accrue on such Redemption Date unless the Company defaults in
               the payment of the Optional Redemption Price, the Contingent
               Redemption Price or the Mandatory Redemption Price, and, if
               applicable, the delivery of the Additional Payment Note, as the
               case may be.

                      (B) Each Holder of Series A Preferred Stock shall
               surrender the certificate or certificates representing such
               shares of Series A Preferred Stock to the Company, duly endorsed,
               in the manner and at the place designated in the Redemption
               Notice, and on the Redemption Date the full Optional Redemption
               Price, Contingent Redemption Price or Mandatory Redemption Price,
               as the case may be, for such shares shall be payable in cash,
               and, if applicable, the Additional Payment Notes for such shares
               shall be deliverable, to the Person whose name appears on such
               certificate or certificates as the owner thereof, and each
               surrendered certificate shall be canceled and retired. In the
               event that less than all of the shares represented by any such
               certificate are redeemed, a new certificate shall be issued
               representing the unredeemed shares.

                      (C) If (i) the Redemption Notice is duly mailed as
               described in subparagraph (iii)(a) and (ii) either (x) a sum in
               cash is set apart irrevocably in trust sufficient to pay the
               applicable redemption price payable at the Redemption Date on the
               shares of Series A Preferred Stock called for redemption (whether
               before or on the Redemption Date) or (y) the Company


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                pays in full the applicable redemption price payable at the
                Redemption Date, and (iii) if applicable, the Company delivers
                or has prepared for irrevocable delivery (whether before or on
                the Redemption Date) the Additional Payment Notes, then,
                notwithstanding that any certificate for shares so called for or
                subject to redemption shall not have been surrendered for
                cancellation, (1) dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock
                called for redemption shall cease to accumulate on the
                Redemption Date, (2) such shares shall no longer be deemed to be
                outstanding or have the status of shares of Series A Preferred
                Stock, (4) such shares shall no longer be transferable on the
                books of the Company and (5) all rights of the Holders of such
                redemption shares as stockholders of the Company shall cease,
                other than the right to receive from the Company or exchange
                agent or other agent selected by the Company the Optional
                Redemption Price, the Contingent Redemption Price or the
                Mandatory Redemption Price, and, if applicable, the Additional
                Payment Note, as the case may be, without interest.

                      (D) In the event that the total number of shares of Common
                Stock actually sold by selling stockholders in the Public
                Offering and repurchased by the Company from its
                employee-stockholders with a portion of the proceeds of the
                Public Offering (the "Actual Number") is less than the Maximum
                Number, then the Additional Payment shall be calculated by
                multiplying the liquidation preference of a share of Series A
                Preferred Stock as in effect immediately prior to redemption by
                a percentage calculated as follows: (x) the product of (A) the
                Underwriters' Discount multiplied by (B) the price per share of
                Common Stock (before underwriting commissions and discounts) in
                the Public Offering multiplied by (C) the amount calculated by
                subtracting the Actual Number from the Maximum Number; and then
                dividing such product by (y) the aggregate liquidation
                preference of all shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding
                immediately prior to the Redemption Date; provided that if the
                Actual Number equals the Maximum Number or if the Additional
                Payment would be less than $0.50, then the Additional Payment
                shall be $0.00. The Additional Payment Notes shall provide that
                the Additional Payment, if any, shall be payable in cash
                promptly (and in any event within 10 business days) after the
                Company finally determines the Actual Number to the Person whose
                name appears on a certificate or certificates for the Series A
                Preferred Stock as the owner thereof prior to redemption.


        (f)    Voting Rights.

               (i) The Holders of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, except
        as otherwise required under the General Corporation Law of the State of
        Delaware law or as set forth in paragraphs (ii), (iii) and (iv) below,
        shall not be entitled or permitted to vote on any matter required or
        permitted to be voted upon by the stockholders of the Company.

               (ii) (A) So long as any shares of the Series A Preferred Stock
               are outstanding, the Company shall not authorize any class of
               Parity Securities without the affirmative vote or consent of
               Holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of
               Series A Preferred Stock, voting or consenting, as the case may
               be, separately as one class, given in person or by proxy, either
               in writing or by resolution adopted at an annual or special
               meeting, except that without the approval of Holders of Series A
               Preferred Stock, the Company may issue shares of Parity
               Securities in exchange for, or the proceeds of which are used to
               redeem or repurchase, any or all shares of Series A Preferred
               Stock then outstanding, provided that, in the case of Parity
               Securities issued in exchange for, or the proceeds of which are
               used to redeem or repurchase, less than all shares of Series A
               Preferred Stock then outstanding, the aggregate liquidation
               preference (both permanent and conditional as then in effect) of
               such Parity Securities shall not exceed the aggregate liquidation
               preference (both permanent and conditional as then in effect) of,
               premium, if any, and accrued and unpaid dividends on, and
               expenses in connection with the refinancing of, the Series A
               Preferred Stock so exchanged, redeemed or repurchased.

                      (B) So long as any shares of the Series A Preferred Stock
               are outstanding, the Company shall not authorize any class of
               Senior Securities without the affirmative vote or consent of
               Holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of
               Series A Preferred Stock, voting or consenting, as the case may
               be, separately as one class, given in person or by proxy, either
               in writing or by resolution adopted at an annual or special
               meeting.



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                      (C) So long as any shares of the Series A Preferred Stock
               are outstanding, the Company shall not amend this Certificate of
               Designation or its Certificate of Incorporation so as to affect
               adversely the specified rights, preferences, privileges or voting
               rights of Holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock or to
               authorize the issuance of any additional shares of Series A
               Preferred Stock without the affirmative vote or consent of
               Holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares of
               Series A Preferred Stock, voting or consenting, as the case may
               be, separately as one class, given in person or by proxy, either
               in writing or by resolution adopted at an annual or special
               meeting. The affirmative vote or consent of Holders of at least a
               majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock,
               voting or consenting, as the case may be, separately as one
               class, whether voting in person or by proxy, either in writing or
               by resolution adopted at an annual or special meeting, may waive
               compliance with any provision of this Certificate of Designation
               or its Certificate of Incorporation.

                      (D) Prior to the exchange of Series A Preferred Stock for
               Exchange Notes, the Company may amend or modify the indenture for
               the Exchange Notes, including, without limitation, in a manner so
               as to affect adversely the specified rights, preferences and
               privileges of the Holders of outstanding shares of Series A
               Preferred Stock who may receive Exchange Notes as described
               herein, with the affirmative vote or consent of Holders of at
               least a majority of the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred
               Stock, voting or consenting, as the case may be, separately as
               one class, given in person or by proxy, either in writing or by
               resolution adopted at an annual or special meeting. In addition,
               without such an affirmative vote or consent, the Company may
               amend or modify such indenture as expressly provided therein in
               respect of amendments without the consent of holders of Exchange
               Notes. Such indenture, as it may be amended or modified pursuant
               to this provision, is referred to as the "Exchange Indenture,"
               and a copy of the form of Exchange Indenture is attached hereto
               as Exhibit A.

                      (E) Except as set forth in paragraphs (f)(ii)(A) and
               (f)(ii)(B) above, (1) the creation, authorization or issuance of
               any shares of any Junior Securities, Parity Securities or Senior
               Securities, or (2) the increase or decrease in the amount of
               authorized capital stock of any class, including any preferred
               stock, shall not require the consent of Holders of Series A
               Preferred Stock and shall not, unless not complying with
               paragraphs (f)(ii)(A) and (f)(ii)(B) above, be deemed to affect
               adversely the rights, preferences, privileges or voting rights of
               Holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock.

               (iii) (A) If (1) after December 15, 2004, dividends on the Series
               A Preferred Stock are not paid in cash for six consecutive
               Dividend Payment Dates (a "Dividend Default"); or (2) the Company
               fails to make a mandatory redemption of the Series A Preferred
               Stock when required (whether or not any contractual or other
               restrictions apply to such redemption) pursuant to paragraph
               (e)(ii) hereof (a "Redemption Default"); or (3) the Company fails



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               to make an offer to repurchase all of the outstanding shares of
               Series A Preferred Stock within thirty (30) days following a
               Change of Control, if such offer to repurchase is required to be
               made pursuant to paragraph (h)(i) hereof, (whether or not any
               contractual or other restrictions apply to such redemption) (a
               "Repurchase Default"); or (4) the Company breaches or violates
               one of the provisions set forth in this Certificate of
               Designation and the breach or violation continues for a period of
               30 days or more (a "Restriction Default"), then the number of
               directors constituting the Board of Directors shall be increased
               to permit the Holders of the majority of the then outstanding
               Series A Preferred Stock, voting separately as one class, to
               elect one director. Holders of a majority of the issued and
               outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, voting
               separately as one class, shall have the exclusive right to elect
               a maximum of one member of the Board of Directors at a meeting
               therefor called upon occurrence of any one or more of a Dividend
               Default, Redemption Default, Repurchase Default or Restriction
               Default, as the case may be, and at every subsequent meeting at
               which the term of office of the director so elected by the
               Holders of Series A Preferred Stock expires (other than as
               described in (f)(iii)(B) below). Each such event described in
               clauses (1), (2), (3) and (4) is a "Voting Rights Triggering
               Event." Irrespective of the number of Voting Rights Triggering
               Events, in no event shall the Holders of Series A Preferred Stock
               have the right to elect and have serve more than one member of
               the Board of Directors at any time.

                      (B) The right of the Holders of Series A Preferred Stock
                voting separately as one class to elect a maximum of one member
                of the Board of Directors as set forth in paragraph (f)(iii)(A)
                above shall continue until such time as (1) in the event such
                right arises due to a Dividend Default, all accumulated
                dividends that are in arrears on the Series A Preferred Stock
                are paid in full in cash; and (2) in the event such right arises
                due to a Redemption Default or a Repurchase Default, a
                Restriction Default, the Company remedies any such failure,
                breach or default, at which time the term of the director
                elected pursuant to paragraph (f)(iii)(A) shall terminate,
                subject always to the same provisions for the renewal and
                divestment of such special voting rights in the case of any
                future Voting Rights Triggering Event. At any time after voting
                power to elect a director shall have become vested and be
                continuing in the Holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock
                pursuant to paragraph (f)(iii) hereof, or if a vacancy shall
                exist in the office of the director elected by the Holders of
                shares of the Series A Preferred Stock, a proper officer of the
                Company may, and upon the written request of the Holders of
                record of at least 10% of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock
                then outstanding addressed to the Secretary of the Company
                shall, call a special meeting of the Holders of Series A
                Preferred Stock, for the purpose of electing the director which
                such Holders are entitled to elect. If such meeting shall not be
                called by the proper officer of the Company within 10 days after
                personal service of said written request upon the Secretary of
                the Company, or within 10 days after mailing the same within the
                United States by certified mail, addressed to the Secretary of
                the Company at its principal executive



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               offices, then the Holders of record of at least 20% of the
               outstanding shares of the Series A Preferred Stock may designate
               in writing one of their number to call such meeting at the
               expense of the Company, and such meeting may be called by the
               Person so designated upon the notice required for the annual
               meetings of stockholders of the Company and shall be held at the
               place for holding the annual meetings of stockholders or such
               other place in the United States as shall be designated in such
               notice. Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph
               (f)(iii)(B), no such special meeting shall be called if any such
               request is received less than 20 days before the date fixed for
               the next ensuing annual or special meeting of stockholders of
               the Company. Any Holder of shares of the Series A Preferred
               Stock so designated shall have, and the Company shall provide,
               access to the lists of Holders of shares of the Series A
               Preferred Stock for purposes of calling a meeting pursuant to
               the provisions of this paragraph (f)(iii)(B).

                      (C) At any meeting held for the purpose of electing
               directors at which the Holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall
               have the right, voting separately as one class, to elect a
               director as aforesaid, the presence in person or by proxy of the
               Holders of at least a majority of the outstanding Series A
               Preferred Stock shall be required to constitute a quorum of such
               Series A Preferred Stock.

               (iv) In any case in which the Holders of shares of the Series A
        Preferred Stock shall be entitled to vote pursuant to this paragraph (f)
        or pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware,
        each Holder of shares of the Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled
        to one vote for each share of Series A Preferred Stock held.

        (g)    Optional Exchange.

               (i)    Conditions.

                      (A) The Company may, at its option on any date (herein
                the "Exchange Date"), exchange all, but not less than all, of
                the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock into the
                Company's 13.45% Subordinated Exchange Debenture due 2009 (the
                "Exchange Notes") if such exchange is then permitted by the
                documents governing the Company's indebtedness from time to
                time. To exchange Series A Preferred Stock into Exchange Notes,
                the Company shall send a written notice (the "Exchange Notice")
                of exchange by mail to each Holder of Series A Preferred Stock,
                which notice shall state: (v) that the Company has elected to
                exchange the Series A Preferred Stock into Exchange Notes
                pursuant to this paragraph (g); (w) the Exchange Date, which
                shall be no sooner than 30 days nor later than 60 days from the
                date on which the Exchange Notice is mailed; (x) that the Holder
                is to surrender to the Company, at the place or places where
                certificates for shares of Series A Preferred Stock are to be
                surrendered for exchange, in the manner designated in the
                Exchange Notice, his certificate or certificates representing
                the shares of Series A Preferred Stock to be exchanged (properly



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                endorsed or assigned for transfer); (y) that dividends on the
                shares of Series A Preferred Stock to be exchanged shall cease
                to accrue, and the Holders of such shares shall cease to have
                any further rights with respect to such shares (other than the
                right to receive Exchange Notes), on the Exchange Date whether
                or not certificates for shares of Series A Preferred Stock are
                surrendered for exchange on the Exchange Date unless the Company
                shall default in the delivery of Exchange Notes; and (z) that
                interest on the Exchange Notes shall accrue from the Exchange
                Date whether or not certificates for shares of Series A
                Preferred Stock are surrendered for exchange on the Exchange
                Date. On the Exchange Date, if the conditions set forth in
                clauses (I) through (IV) below are satisfied and if the exchange
                is then permitted by the documents governing the Company's
                indebtedness from time to time, the Company shall issue Exchange
                Notes in exchange for the Series A Preferred Stock as provided
                in the next paragraph, provided that on the Exchange Date: (I)
                there shall be legally available funds sufficient therefor
                (including, without limitation, legally available funds
                sufficient therefor under Sections 160 and 170 (or any successor
                provisions) of the Delaware General Corporation Law of the State
                of Delaware); (II) either (a) a registration statement relating
                to the Exchange Notes shall have been declared effective under
                the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"),
                prior to such exchange and shall continue to be in effect on the
                Exchange Date or (b)(i) the Company shall have obtained a
                written opinion of counsel that an exemption from the
                registration requirements of the Securities Act is available for
                such exchange and (ii) such exemption is relied upon by the
                Company for such exchange; (III) the Exchange Indenture and the
                trustee thereunder (the "Trustee") shall have been qualified
                under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended, if such
                qualification is required; and (IV) immediately after giving
                effect to such exchange, no Default or Event of Default (each as
                defined in the Exchange Indenture) would exist under the
                Exchange Indenture.

                In the event that the issuance of the Exchange Notes is not
                permitted on the Exchange Date set forth in the Exchange Notice,
                or any of the conditions set forth in clauses (I) through (IV)
                of the preceding sentence are not satisfied on the Exchange Date
                set forth in the Exchange Notice, the Exchange Date shall be
                deemed to be the first Business Day thereafter, if any, upon
                which all of such conditions are satisfied.

                        (B) Upon any exchange pursuant to paragraph (g)(i)(A),
                each Holder of outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock
                shall be entitled to receive Exchange Notes in a principal
                amount equal to the sum of (i) the then liquidation preference
                (both permanent and conditional as then in effect) of such
                Holder's shares of Series A Preferred Stock and (ii) the amount
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                (ii)    Procedure for Exchange.

                        (A) On or before the Exchange Date, each Holder of
                Series A Preferred Stock shall surrender the certificate or
                certificates representing such shares of Series A Preferred
                Stock, in the manner and at the place designated in the Exchange
                Notice. The Company shall cause the Exchange Notes to be
                executed on the Exchange Date and, upon surrender in accordance
                with the Exchange Notice of the certificates for any shares of
                Series A Preferred Stock so exchanged (properly endorsed or
                assigned for transfer), such shares shall be exchanged by the
                Company into Exchange Notes. The Company shall pay interest on
                the Exchange Notes at the rate and on the dates specified
                therein from the Exchange Date.

                        (B) Subject to the conditions set forth in paragraph
                (g)(i), if notice has been mailed as aforesaid, and if before
                the Exchange Date (1) the Exchange Indenture shall have been
                duly executed and delivered by the Company and the Trustee and
                (2) all Exchange Notes necessary for such exchange shall have
                been duly executed by the Company and delivered to the Trustee
                with irrevocable instructions to authenticate the Exchange Notes
                necessary for such exchange, then the rights of the Holders of
                shares of the Series A Preferred Stock as stockholders of the
                Company shall cease (except the right to receive Exchange
                Notes), and the Person or Persons entitled to receive the
                Exchange Notes issuable upon exchange shall be treated for all
                purposes as the registered Holder or Holders of such Exchange
                Notes as of the date of exchange without any further action of
                the Holders of Series A Preferred Stock.

        (h)    Option of Holders to Elect Repurchase.

               (i) Change of Control Offer. Subject to the last paragraph of
        subclause (B) below, upon the occurrence of a Change of Control, the
        Company shall make an offer (a "Change of Control Offer") to each Holder
        of Series A Preferred Stock to repurchase any or all of such Holder's
        shares of Series A Preferred Stock at a purchase price in cash equal to
        101.0% of the aggregate liquidation preference (both permanent and
        conditional as then in effect) thereof plus cumulated and unpaid
        dividends thereon, if any, to the date of repurchase (the "Change of
        Control Payment").

                        (A) Within 30 days following any Change of Control, the
                Company shall mail a notice to each Holder of Series A Preferred
                Stock stating: (1) that the Change of Control Offer is being
                made pursuant to this paragraph (h)(i) and that all shares of
                Series A Preferred Stock tendered will be accepted for payment;
                (2) the purchase price and the purchase date, which shall be no
                sooner than 30 nor later than 60 days from the date such notice
                is mailed (the "Change of Control Payment Date"); (3) that any
                shares not tendered will continue to accumulate dividends; (4)
                that, unless the Company defaults in the payment of the Change
                of Control Payment, all shares of Series A Preferred Stock
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                Control Offer shall cease to accumulate dividends after the
                Change of Control Payment Date; (5) that Holders electing to
                have any shares of Series A Preferred Stock repurchased pursuant
                to a Change of Control Offer will be required to surrender such
                shares, with the form entitled "Option of Holder to Elect
                Purchase" on the reverse of the shares of Series A Preferred
                Stock, completed, or transfer by book-entry transfer, to the
                Company or its transfer agent at the address specified in the
                notice prior to the close of business on the third Business Day
                preceding the Change of Control Payment Date; (6) that Holders
                will be entitled to withdraw their election if the Company or
                the transfer agent, as the case may be, receives, not later than
                the close of business on the third Business Day preceding the
                Change of Control Payment Date, a telegram, telex, facsimile
                transmission or letter setting forth the name of the Holder, the
                number of shares of Series A Preferred Stock delivered for
                repurchase, and a statement that such Holder is withdrawing his
                election to have such shares repurchased; and (7) that Holders
                whose shares of Series A Preferred Stock are being repurchased
                only in part will be issued new shares of Series A Preferred
                Stock equal in liquidation preference to the then liquidation
                preference (both permanent and conditional as then in effect) of
                the unpurchased portion of the shares of Series A Preferred
                Stock surrendered (or transferred by book-entry transfer).

                        (B) On the Change of Control Payment Date, the Company
                shall, to the extent lawful, (1) accept for payment all shares
                of Series A Preferred Stock or portions thereof properly
                tendered pursuant to the Change of Control Offer, (2) deposit
                with the Company or its transfer agent an amount equal to the
                Change of Control Payment in respect of all shares of Series A
                Preferred Stock or portions thereof so tendered, and (3) deliver
                or cause to be delivered to the Trustee the shares of Series A
                Preferred Stock so accepted together with an Officers'
                Certificate stating the aggregate liquidation preference (both
                permanent and conditional as then in effect) of such Series A
                Preferred Stock or portions thereof being repurchased by the
                Company. The Company or its transfer agent, as the case may be,
                shall promptly mail to each Holder of shares of Series A
                Preferred Stock so tendered the Change of Control Payment for
                such shares or portions thereof. The Company shall promptly
                issue a certificate representing shares of Series A Preferred
                Stock and mail (or cause to be transferred by book entry) to
                each Holder a new certificate representing shares of Series A
                Preferred Stock equal in liquidation preference (both permanent
                and conditional as then in effect) to the then liquidation
                preference (both permanent and conditional as then in effect) of
                any unpurchased portion of such shares surrendered by such
                Holder, if any.

                        If the Change of Control Payment would be prohibited or
                restricted by the documents governing the Company's indebtedness
                as in effect immediately prior to the Change of Control or by
                applicable requirements of the Delaware General Corporation Law,
                the Company's obligation to consummate the Change of Control
                Offer shall be delayed until such time as such prohibition or
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                however, that any prohibition or restriction contained in the
                documents governing the Company's indebtedness incurred or
                agreed to in anticipation of the Change of Control shall have no
                effect on the Company's obligation to consummate the Change of
                Control Offer. The Company shall publicly announce the results
                of the Change of Control Offer on or as soon as practicable
                after the Change of Control Payment Date.

                        (C) The Company shall comply with the requirements of
                Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other securities laws
                and regulations thereunder to the extent such laws and
                regulations are applicable in connection with the repurchase of
                shares of Series A Preferred Stock in connection with a Change
                of Control.

        (i)     Conversion or Exchange.

                The Holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall not have
        any rights hereunder to convert such shares into or exchange such shares
        for shares of any other class or classes or of any other series of any
        class or classes of Capital Stock of the Company.

        (j)     Preemptive Rights.

                No shares of Series A Preferred Stock shall have any rights of
        preemption whatsoever as to any securities of the Company, or any
        warrants, rights or options issued or granted with respect thereto,
        regardless of how such securities or such warrants, rights or options
        may be designated, issued or granted.

        (k)     Reissuance of Series A Preferred Stock.

                Shares of Series A Preferred Stock that have been issued and
        reacquired in any manner, including shares purchased or redeemed or
        exchanged, shall (upon compliance with any applicable provisions of the
        General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware) have the status of
        authorized but unissued shares of preferred stock of the Company
        undesignated as to Series And may be designated or redesignated and
        issued or reissued, as the case may be, as part of any series of
        preferred stock of the Company, provided that such shares may not in any
        event be reissued as Series A Preferred Stock.

        (l)     Business Day.

                If any payment, redemption or exchange shall be required by the
        terms hereof to be made on a day that is not a Business Day, such
        payment, redemption or exchange shall be made on the immediately
        succeeding Business Day.

        (m)     Reports.

                So long as any shares of Series A Preferred Stock are
        outstanding, the Company shall furnish to each Holder of Series A
        Preferred Stock (at such Holder's address listed in the register of
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        of the Series A Preferred Stock): (i) beginning at the end of the
        Company's first fiscal year ending after the Preferred Stock Issue Date,
        all quarterly and annual financial information that would be required to
        be contained in a filing with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 10-K if the
        Company were required to file such forms, including a "Management's
        Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
        Operations" and, with respect to the annual information only, a report
        thereon by the Company's certified independent accountants, and (ii) all
        current reports that would be required to be filed with the SEC on Form
        8-K if the Company were required to file such reports.

        (n)    Definitions.

               As used in this Section 1, the following terms shall have the
        following meanings (with terms defined in the singular having comparable
        meanings when used in the plural and vice versa), unless the context
        otherwise requires:

               "Beneficial Owner" for purposes of the definition of Change of
        Control has the meaning attributed to it in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under
        the Exchange Act (as in effect on the Preferred Stock Issue Date),
        whether or not applicable.

               "Board of Directors" means, with respect to any person, the board
        of directors of such person or any committee of the board of directors
        of such person authorized, with respect to any particular matter, to
        exercise the power of the board of directors of such person.

               "Business Day" means any day other than a Legal Holiday.

               "Capital Stock" means (i) in the case of a corporation, corporate
        stock, (ii) in the case of an association or business entity, any and
        all shares, interests, participations, rights or other equivalents
        (however designated) of corporate stock, (iii) in the case of a
        partnership, partnership interests (whether general or limited) and (iv)
        any other interest or participation that confers on a Person the right
        to receive a share of the profits and losses of, or distributions of
        assets of, the issuing Person.

               "Change of Control" means (i) any merger or consolidation of the
        Company or Principal Subsidiary with or into any person or any sale,
        transfer or other conveyance, whether direct or indirect, of all or
        substantially all of the assets of the Company or Principal Subsidiary
        on a consolidated basis, in one transaction or a series of related
        transactions, if, immediately after giving effect to such
        transaction(s), any "person" or "group" (as such terms are used for
        purposes of Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act, whether or not
        applicable), other than any Excluded Person or Excluded Persons or (in
        the case of Principal Subsidiary) the Company, is or becomes the
        Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the total
        voting power in the aggregate normally entitled to vote in the election
        of directors, managers, or trustees, as applicable, of the transferee(s)
        or surviving entity or entities, (ii) any "person" or "group," other
        than any Excluded Person or Excluded Persons or (in the case of
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        or becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of more than
        50% of the total voting power in the aggregate of all classes of Capital
        Stock of Principal Subsidiary then outstanding normally entitled to vote
        in elections of directors; provided, however, that any "person" or
        "group" will be deemed to be the Beneficial Owner of any Capital Stock
        of Principal Subsidiary held by the Company so long as such person or
        group is the Beneficial Owner of, directly or indirectly, in the
        aggregate a majority of the Capital Stock of the Company then
        outstanding normally entitled to vote in elections of directors, (iii)
        during any period of 12 consecutive months after the Preferred Stock
        Issue Date, individuals who at the beginning of any such 12-month period
        constituted the Board of Directors of either the Company or Principal
        Subsidiary (together, in each case, with any new directors whose
        election by such Board of Directors or whose nomination for election by
        the shareholders of the Company or Principal Subsidiary was approved by
        LGP or a Related Party of LGP or by the Excluded Persons or by a vote of
        a majority of the directors then still in office who were either
        directors at the beginning of such period or whose election or
        nomination for election was previously so approved) cease for any reason
        to constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of the Company or
        Principal Subsidiary then in office, as applicable, or (iv) at any time
        after the Preferred Stock Issue Date, Principal Subsidiary no longer
        continues, for Federal income tax purposes, to be a member of the
        affiliated group of the Company under circumstances that would
        accelerate the unrealized gain in respect of the Company's investment
        account in Principal Subsidiary.

                "Certificate of Incorporation" means the Company's Restated
        Certificate of Incorporation.

                "CIT Credit Facility" means the financing agreement, dated March
        8, 1996, between Principal Subsidiary, as borrower, the CIT
        Group/Business Credit, Inc., as agent and lender, and the other lenders
        thereunder, as amended through the date hereof.

                "Company" means this corporation.

                "Dividend Payment Date" means the fifteenth day of June and
        December.

                "Dividend Period" means the Initial Dividend Period and,
        thereafter, each Semiannual Dividend Period.

                "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
        amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.

                "Exchange Date" means a date on which shares of Series A
        Preferred Stock are exchanged by the Company for Exchange Notes.

                "Exchange Notes" means the 13.45% Subordinated Exchange
        Debentures due 2009 of the Company to be issued at the option of the
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                "Excluded Person" means GEI, Robert W. Miller, Steven G. Miller,
        Michael D. Miller and their respective Related Parties.

                "GEI" means Green Equity Investors, L.P., a Delaware limited
        partnership.

                "Holder" means a Person in whose name a share of Series A
        Preferred Stock is registered.

                "Initial Dividend Period" means the dividend period commencing
        on the Preferred Stock Issue Date and ending on June 14, 1998.

                "Legal Holiday" means a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which
        banking institutions in the Company's principal place of business, the
        City of New York or at a place of payment are authorized by law,
        regulation or executive order to remain closed. If a payment date is a
        Legal Holiday at a place of payment, payment may be made at that place
        on the next succeeding day that is not a Legal Holiday, and no interest
        shall accrue for the intervening period.

                "LGP" means Leonard Green & Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited
        partnership.

                "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint
        venture, association, limited liability company, joint-stock company,
        trust, unincorporated organization or government or agency or political
        subdivision thereof (including any subdivision or ongoing business of
        any such entity or substantially all of the assets of any such entity,
        subdivision or business).

                "Preferred Stock Issue Date" means the date on which the Series
        A Preferred Stock is originally issued by the Company under this
        Certificate of Designation.

                "Principal Subsidiary" means Big 5 Corp., a Delaware
        corporation.

                "Redemption Date" with respect to any shares of Series A
        Preferred Stock means the date on which such shares of Series A
        Preferred Stock are redeemed by the Company.

                "Related Party" means (i) with respect to any Excluded Person,
        (A) any controlling stockholder, 80% or more owned Subsidiary, partner
        or spouse or immediate family member (in the case of an individual) of
        such Excluded Person or (B) any trust, corporation, partnership or other
        entity, the beneficiaries, stockholders, partners, owners or persons
        beneficially holding an 80% or more controlling interest of which
        consist of such Excluded Person and/or such other persons referred to in
        the immediately preceding clause (A), and (ii) only with respect to GEI
        (and in addition to the persons described in the foregoing clause (i))
        any partnership or corporation which is managed by or controlled by LGP
        or any affiliate thereof.

                "SEC" means the Securities and Exchange Commission.



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                "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
        and the rules and regulations thereunder.

                "Semiannual Dividend Period" shall mean the semiannual period
        commencing on each June 15 and December 15 and ending on the day before
        the following Dividend Payment Date.

                "Series A Preferred Stock" means the Company's Series A 13.45%
        Senior Exchangeable Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, with an
        initial liquidation preference of $100.00 per share, consisting of
        350,000 shares.

                "Subsidiary" means, with respect to any Person, (i) any
        corporation, association or other business entity of which more than
        50.0% of the total voting power of shares of Capital Stock entitled
        (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the
        election of directors, managers or trustees thereof is at the time owned
        or controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person or one or more of
        the other Subsidiaries of that Person (or a combination thereof) and
        (ii) any partnership (a) the sole general partner or the managing
        general partner of which is such Person or a Subsidiary of such Person
        or (b) the only general partners of which are such Person or of one or
        more Subsidiaries of such Person (or any combination thereof).

                "Wholly Owned Subsidiary" of any Person means a Subsidiary of
        such Person all of the outstanding Capital Stock or other ownership
        interests of which shall at the time be owned (i) by such Person, (ii)
        by one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of such Person or (iii) by such
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                              BIG 5 HOLDINGS CORP.


                13.45% SUBORDINATED EXCHANGE DEBENTURES DUE 2009




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                                    INDENTURE


                      DATED AS OF ________________________




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                                     [NAME]

                                   AS TRUSTEE



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               THE FORM OF THIS INDENTURE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGES (1)
               AS REQUESTED IN GOOD FAITH BY THE TRUSTEE IN ORDER
               TO MEET ITS REQUIREMENTS GENERALLY APPLICABLE TO
               THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS DUTIES AS TRUSTEE, AND (2) AS
               REQUIRED TO REFLECT THE EXCHANGE OF SERIES A PREFERRED
               SHARES WHICH MAY BE TRANSFER RESTRICTED.





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                             CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE*

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   Act Section                                                                                   Indenture Section
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310(a)(1)................................................................................                       7.10
     (a)(2).............................................................................                        7.10
     (a)(3).............................................................................                        N.A.
     (a)(4).............................................................................                        N.A.
     (a)(5).............................................................................                        7.10
     (b)................................................................................                        7.10
     (c)................................................................................                        N.A.
311(a)..................................................................................                        7.11
     (b)................................................................................                        7.11
     (c)................................................................................                        N.A.
312(a)..................................................................................                        2.05
     (b)................................................................................                       11.03
     (c)................................................................................                       11.03
313(a)..................................................................................                        7.06
     (b)(1).............................................................................                       10.03
     (b)(2).............................................................................                        7.07
     (c)................................................................................                 7.06, 11.02
     (d)................................................................................                        7.06
314(a)..................................................................................                 4.03, 11.02
     (b)................................................................................                       10.02
     (c)(1).............................................................................                        1.04
     (c)(2).............................................................................                       11.04
     (c)(3).............................................................................                        N.A.
     (d)................................................................................         10.03, 10.04, 10.05
     (e)................................................................................                       11.05
     (f)................................................................................                        N.A.
315(a)..................................................................................                        7.01
     (b)................................................................................                 7.05, 11.02
     (c)................................................................................                        7.01
     (d)................................................................................                        7.01
     (e)................................................................................                        6.11
316(a)(last sentence)...................................................................                        2.09
     (a)(1)(A)..........................................................................                        6.05
     (a)(1)(B)..........................................................................                        6.04
     (a)(2).............................................................................                        N.A.
     (b)................................................................................                        6.07
     (c)................................................................................                        2.12
317(a)(1)...............................................................................                        6.08
     (a)(2).............................................................................                        6.09
     (b)................................................................................                        2.04
318(a)..................................................................................                       11.01
     (b)................................................................................                        N.A.
     (c)................................................................................                       11.01
N.A. means not applicable.
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SCHEDULES

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     Schedule I ..................................... Existing Indebtedness  ...................................I-1

EXHIBITS

     Exhibit A                                                                            FORM OF
                                                                                          NOTE .................A-1

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ARTICLE 1         DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE....................................................1

         Section 1.01               Definitions.................................................................1

         Section 1.02               Other Definitions...........................................................6

         Section 1.03               Incorporation by Reference of Trust Indenture Act...........................6

         Section 1.04               Rules of Construction.......................................................6

ARTICLE 2         THE NOTES.....................................................................................7

         Section 2.01               Form and Dating.............................................................7

         Section 2.02               Execution and Authentication................................................7

         Section 2.03               Registrar and Paying Agent..................................................8

         Section 2.04               Paying Agent to Hold Money in Trust.........................................8

         Section 2.05               Holder Lists................................................................8

         Section 2.06               Transfer and Exchange.......................................................9

         Section 2.07               Replacement Notes..........................................................10

         Section 2.08               Outstanding Notes..........................................................10

         Section 2.09               Treasury Notes.............................................................10

         Section 2.10               Temporary Notes............................................................10

         Section 2.11               Cancellation...............................................................11

         Section 2.12               Defaulted Interest.........................................................11

         Section 2.13               Persons Deemed Owners......................................................11

ARTICLE 3         REDEMPTION AND PREPAYMENT....................................................................12

         Section 3.01               Notices to Trustee.........................................................12

         Section 3.02               Selection of Notes to Be Redeemed..........................................12

         Section 3.03               Notice of Redemption.......................................................12

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         Section 3.04               Effect of Notice of Redemption.............................................13

         Section 3.05               Deposit of Redemption Price................................................13

         Section 3.06               Notes Redeemed in Part.....................................................14

         Section 3.07               Optional Redemption........................................................14

         Section 3.08               Mandatory Redemption.......................................................14

ARTICLE 4         COVENANTS....................................................................................15

         Section 4.01               Payment of Notes...........................................................15

         Section 4.02               Maintenance of Office or Agency............................................16

         Section 4.03               Reports and Other Information..............................................16

         Section 4.04               Compliance Certificate.....................................................16

         Section 4.05               Restricted Payments........................................................17

         Section 4.06               Offer to Repurchase upon Change of Control.................................18

ARTICLE 5         SUCCESSORS...................................................................................19

         Section 5.01               Successor Company Substituted..............................................19

ARTICLE 6         DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES........................................................................19

         Section 6.01               Events of Default..........................................................19

         Section 6.02               Acceleration...............................................................20

         Section 6.03               Other Remedies.............................................................20

         Section 6.04               Waiver of Past Defaults....................................................21

         Section 6.05               Control by Majority........................................................21

         Section 6.06               Limitation on Suits........................................................21

         Section 6.07               Rights of Holders of Notes to Receive Payment..............................22

         Section 6.08               Collection Suit by Trustee.................................................22

         Section 6.09               Trustee May File Proofs of Claim...........................................22

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         Section 6.10               Priorities.................................................................23

         Section 6.11               Undertaking for Costs......................................................23

ARTICLE 7         TRUSTEE......................................................................................23

         Section 7.01               Duties of Trustee..........................................................23

         Section 7.02               Rights of Trustee..........................................................24

         Section 7.03               Individual Rights of Trustee...............................................25

         Section 7.04               Trustee's Disclaimer.......................................................25

         Section 7.05               Notice of Defaults.........................................................25

         Section 7.06               Reports by Trustee to Holders of the Notes.................................26

         Section 7.07               Compensation and Indemnity.................................................26

         Section 7.08               Replacement of Trustee.....................................................27

         Section 7.09               Successor Trustee by Merger, Etc...........................................28

         Section 7.10               Eligibility; Disqualification..............................................28

         Section 7.11               Preferential Collection of Claims Against Company..........................28

ARTICLE 8         LEGAL DEFEASANCE.............................................................................28

         Section 8.01               Option to Effect Legal Defeasance..........................................28

         Section 8.02               Legal Defeasance and Discharge.............................................29

         Section 8.03               RESERVED...................................................................29

         Section 8.04               Conditions to Legal Defeasance.............................................29

         Section 8.05               Deposited Money and Government Securities to Be Held in
                                    Trust; Other Miscellaneous Provisions......................................30

         Section 8.06               Repayment to Company.......................................................31

         Section 8.07               Reinstatement..............................................................31

ARTICLE 9         AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER.............................................................32

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         Section 9.01               Without Consent of Holders of Notes........................................32

         Section 9.02               With Consent of Holders of Notes...........................................32

         Section 9.03               Compliance with Trust Indenture Act........................................34

         Section 9.04               Revocation and Effect of Consents..........................................34

         Section 9.05               Notation on or Exchange of Notes...........................................34

         Section 9.06               Trustee to Sign Amendments, etc............................................35

ARTICLE 10        SUBORDINATION................................................................................35

         Section 10.01              Agreement to Subordinate...................................................35

         Section 10.02              Liquidation; Dissolution; Bankruptcy.......................................35

         Section 10.03              Default on Designated Senior Indebtedness..................................36

         Section 10.04              Acceleration of Notes......................................................37

         Section 10.05              When Distribution Must Be Paid Over........................................37

         Section 10.06              Notice by Company..........................................................37

         Section 10.07              Subrogation................................................................37

         Section 10.08              Relative Rights............................................................38

         Section 10.09              Subordination May Not Be Impaired by Company...............................38

         Section 10.10              Distribution or Notice to Representative...................................38

         Section 10.11              Rights of Trustee and Paying Agent.........................................39

         Section 10.12              Authorization to Effect Subordination......................................39

         Section 10.13              Payment....................................................................39

         Section 10.14              Reinstatement..............................................................39

         Section 10.15              Amendments.................................................................40

ARTICLE 11        MISCELLANEOUS................................................................................40

         Section 11.01              Trust Indenture Act Controls...............................................40

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         Section 11.02              Notices....................................................................40

         Section 11.03              Communication by Holders of Notes with Other Holders of Notes..............41

         Section 11.04              Rules by Trustee and Agents................................................41

         Section 11.05              No Personal Liability of Directors, Officers, Employees and
                                    Others.....................................................................41

         Section 11.06              Governing Law..............................................................42

         Section 11.07              No Adverse Interpretation of Other Agreements..............................42

         Section 11.08              Successors.................................................................42

         Section 11.09              Severability...............................................................42

         Section 11.10              Counterpart Originals......................................................42

         Section 11.11              Table of Contents, Headings, etc...........................................42

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     This INDENTURE dated as of _____________, ___ is by and among Big 5
Holdings Corp. (the "Company"), a Delaware corporation, and [NAME], as trustee
(the "Trustee").

     The parties listed above agree as follows for the benefit of each other and
for the equal and ratable benefit of the Holders of the 13.45% Subordinated
Exchange Debentures due 2009 (the "Notes").

                                   ARTICLE 1
                          DEFINITIONS AND INCORPORATION
                                  BY REFERENCE

SECTION 1.01 DEFINITIONS

     "Affiliate" of any specified Person means any other Person directly or
indirectly controlling or controlled by or under direct or indirect common
control with such specified Person. For purposes of this definition, "control"
(including, with correlative meanings, the terms "controlling," "controlled by"
and "under common control with"), as used with respect to any Person, shall mean
the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the
direction of the management or policies of such Person, whether through the
ownership of voting securities, by agreement or otherwise; provided that
beneficial ownership of 10.0% or more of the voting securities of a Person shall
be deemed to be control.

     "Agent" means any Registrar or Paying Agent.

     "Bankruptcy Law" means Title 11, U.S. Code or any similar foreign or U.S.
federal or state law for the relief of debtors.

     "Beneficial Owner" for purposes of the definition of Change of Control has
the meaning attributed to it in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act,
whether or not applicable.

     "Board of Directors" means the Board of Directors of the Company, or any
authorized committee of the Board of Directors.

     "Business Day" means any day other than a Legal Holiday.

     "Capital Stock" means (i) in the case of a corporation, corporate stock,
(ii) in the case of an association or business entity, any and all shares,
interests, participations, rights or other equivalents (however designated) of
corporate stock, (iii) in the case of a partnership, partnership interests
(whether general or limited) and (iv) any other interests or participation that
confers on a Person the right to receive a share of the profits and losses of,
or distributions of assets of, the issuing Person.

     "Cash Equivalents" means (i) United States dollars, (ii) securities issued
or directly and fully guaranteed or insured by the United States government or
any agency or instrumentality thereof having maturities of not more than one
year from the date of acquisition, (iii) certificates of deposit with maturities
of not more than one year from the date of acquisition, bankers' acceptances
(or, with respect to foreign banks, similar instruments) with maturities not
exceeding one year and bank deposits in each case with any bank organized under
the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof or the District of
Columbia, or any United States branch of a foreign bank



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having at the date of acquisition thereof combined capital and surplus of not
less than $100.0 million, (iv) repurchase obligations with a term of not more
than seven days for underlying securities of the types described in clauses (ii)
and (iii) above entered into with any financial institution meeting the
qualifications specified in clause (iii) above, (v) commercial paper having the
highest rating obtainable from Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Standard &
Poor's Corporation and in each case maturing within one year after the date of
acquisition, and (vi) investments in money market funds which invest
substantially all their assets in securities of the types described in the
foregoing clauses (i) through (v).

     "Change of Control" means (i) any merger or consolidation of the Company or
Principal Subsidiary with or into any person or any sale, transfer or other
conveyance, whether direct or indirect, of all or substantially all of the
assets of the Company or Principal Subsidiary on a consolidated basis, in one
transaction or a series of related transactions, if, immediately after giving
effect to such transaction(s), any "person" or "group" (as such terms are used
for purposes of Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act, whether or not
applicable), other than any Excluded Person or Excluded Persons or (in the case
of Principal Subsidiary) the Company, is or becomes the Beneficial Owner,
directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the total voting power in the
aggregate normally entitled to vote in the election of directors, managers, or
trustees, as applicable, of the transferee(s) or surviving entity or entities,
(ii) any "person" or "group," other than any Excluded Person or Excluded Persons
or (in the case of Principal Subsidiary) the Company, is or becomes the
Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the total voting
power in the aggregate of all classes of Capital Stock of the Principal
Subsidiary then outstanding normally entitled to vote in elections of directors;
provided, however, that any "person" or "group" will be deemed to be the
Beneficial Owner of any Capital Stock of the Principal Subsidiary held by the
Company so long as such person or group is the Beneficial Owner of, directly or
indirectly, in the aggregate a majority of the Capital Stock of the Company then
outstanding normally entitled to vote in elections of directors, (iii) during
any period of 12 consecutive months after the Preferred Stock Issue Date,
individuals who at the beginning of any such 12-month period constituted the
Board of Directors of either the Company or Principal Subsidiary (together, in
each case, with any new directors whose election by such Board of Directors or
whose nominations for election by the shareholders of the Company or Principal
Subsidiary was approved by LGP or a Related Party of LGP or by the Excluded
Persons or by a vote of a majority of the directors then still in office who
were either directors at the beginning of such period or whose election or
nomination for election was previously so approved) cease for any reason to
constitute a majority of the Board of Directors of the Company or Principal
Subsidiary then in office, as applicable, or (iv) at any time after the
Preferred Stock Issue Date, Principal Subsidiary no longer continues, for
Federal income tax purposes, to be a member of the affiliated group of the
Company under circumstances that would accelerate the unrealized gain in respect
of the Company's investment account in Principal Subsidiary.

     "Company" means Big 5 Holdings Corp. or any successor thereto permitted in
accordance with the provisions of Article 5 hereof.

     "Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee" shall be at the address of the
Trustee specified in Section 11.02 hereof or such other address as to which the
Trustee may give notice to the Company.




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     "Custodian" means any receiver, trustee, assignee, liquidator or similar
official under any Bankruptcy Law.

     "Default" means any event that is or with the passage of time or the giving
of notice or both would be an Event of Default.

     "Designated Senior Indebtedness" means (i) so long as the Senior Discount
Notes are outstanding, the Senior Discount Notes and (ii) after the Senior
Discount Notes cease to be outstanding, any other Senior Indebtedness permitted
under this Indenture and that has been designated by the Company as "Designated
Senior Indebtedness."

     "Equity Interests" means Capital Stock and all warrants, options or other
rights to acquire Capital Stock (but excluding any debt security that is
convertible into, or exchangeable for, Capital Stock).

     "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and
the rules and regulations thereunder.

     "Excluded Person" means GEI, Robert W. Miller, Steven G. Miller, Michael D.
Miller and their respective Related Parties.

     "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles set forth in the
opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of
the Financial Accounting Standards Board or in such other statements by such
other entity as have been approved by a significant segment of the accounting
profession, which are in effect from time to time.

     "Government Securities" means direct obligations of, or obligations
guaranteed by, the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality
thereof for the payment of which guarantee or obligations the full faith and
credit of the United States is pledged.

     "Holder" means a Person in whose name a Note is registered.

     "Indebtedness" means, with respect to any Person and as of any date of
determination, (i) any indebtedness of such Person, whether or not contingent,
in respect of borrowed money or evidenced by bonds, notes, debentures or similar
instruments or letters of credit (or reimbursement agreements in respect
thereof) or banker's acceptances or representing capital lease obligations or
the balance deferred and unpaid of the purchase price of any property (except
any such balance that constitutes an accrued expense or trade payable, but only
to the extent that such trade payable is not more than 90 days past due), if and
to the extent any of the foregoing indebtedness (other than letters of credit)
would appear as a liability upon a balance sheet of such Person prepared in
accordance with GAAP, and (ii) to the extent not otherwise included, all
indebtedness of others secured by a lien on any asset of such Person (whether or
not such indebtedness is assumed by such Person).

     "Indenture" means this Indenture, as amended or supplemented from time to
time.


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     "Interest Payment Date" means the fifteenth day of June and December.

     "Legal Holiday" means a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking
institutions in the Company's principal place of business, the City of New York,
the city in which the Trustee's principal offices are located, or at a place of
payment are authorized by law, regulation or executive order to remain closed.
If a payment date is a Legal Holiday at a place of payment, payment may be made
at that place on the next succeeding day that is not a Legal Holiday, and no
interest shall accrue for the intervening period.

     "LGP" means Leonard Green & Partners, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership.

     "Note Issue Date" means the date on which the Notes are originally issued
by the Company.

     "Obligations" means any principal, premium, interest, penalties, fees,
indemnifications, reimbursements, damages and other liabilities payable under
the documentation governing any Indebtedness.

     "Officer" means, with respect to any Person, the Chairman of the Board, the
Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief
Financial Officer, the Treasurer, any Assistant Treasurer, the Controller, the
Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, or any Vice-President of such Person.

     "Officer's Certificate" means a certificate signed on behalf of the Company
by two Officers of the Company, one of whom must be the principal executive
officer, the principal financial officer, the treasurer or the principal
accounting officer of the Company.

     "Opinion of Counsel" means an opinion from legal counsel who is reasonably
acceptable to the Trustee. The counsel may be an employee of or counsel to the
Company, any Subsidiary of the Company or the Trustee.

     "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture,
association, limited liability company, joint-stock company, trust,
unincorporated organization or government or agency or political subdivision
thereof (including any subdivision or ongoing business of any such entity or
substantially all of the assets of any such entity, subdivision or business).

     "Principal Subsidiary" means Big 5 Corp., a Delaware corporation.

     "Representative" means the indenture trustee or other trustee, agent or
representative for any Senior Indebtedness.

     "Responsible Officer," when used with respect to the Trustee, means any
vice president, assistant vice president or corporate trust officer within the
Corporate Trust Department of the Trustee (or any successor group of the
Trustee) or any other officer of any successor Trustee customarily performing
functions similar to those performed by any of the above designated officers.

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     "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the
rules and regulations thereunder.

     "Senior Discount Notes" means the Company's Senior Discount Notes due 2008
issued pursuant to the Senior Discount Note Indenture.

     "Senior Discount Note Indenture" means the Indenture dated as of November
13, 1997, pursuant to which the Senior Discount Notes will have been issued, by
and between the Company and First Trustee National Association, as Trustee.

     "Senior Indebtedness" means (i) the Senior Discount Notes and (ii) any
other Indebtedness permitted to be incurred by the Company under the terms of
this Indenture, unless the instrument under which such Indebtedness is incurred
expressly provides that it is on a parity with or subordinated in right of
payment to the Notes. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing,
Senior Indebtedness shall not include (w) any liability for federal, state,
local or other taxes owed or owing by the Company, (x) any Indebtedness of the
Company to any of its Subsidiaries or other Affiliates, (y) any trade payables
or (z) any Indebtedness that is incurred in violation of this Indenture.

     "Series A Preferred Stock" means the Series A 13.45% Senior Exchangeable
Preferred Stock of the Company.

     "Subsidiary" means, with respect to any Person, (i) any corporation,
association or other business entity of which more than 50.0% of the total
voting power of shares of Capital Stock entitled (without regard to the
occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of directors, managers or
trustees thereof is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by
such Person or one or more of the other Subsidiaries of that Person (or a
combination thereof) and (ii) any partnership (a) the sole general partner or
the managing general partner of which is such Person or a Subsidiary of such
Person or (b) the only general partners of which are such Person or of one or
more Subsidiaries of such Person (or any combination thereof).

     "TIA" means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (15 U.S.C. Sections
77aaa-77bbbb) and the rules and regulations thereunder, as in effect on the date
on which this Indenture is qualified under the TIA (except as provided in
Section 9.01(e) hereof).

     "Trustee" means the party named as such above until a successor replaces it
in accordance with the applicable provisions of this Indenture and thereafter
means the successor serving hereunder.

     "Wholly Owned Subsidiary" of any Person means a Subsidiary of such Person
all of the outstanding Capital Stock or other ownership interests of which
(other than directors' qualifying shares and shares in non-U.S. companies
required by local law to be owned by local residents) shall at the time be owned
(i) by such Person, (ii) by one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of such Person
or (iii) by such Person and one or more Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of such
Person.



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SECTION 1.02 OTHER DEFINITIONS.

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                                                                                  Defined in
          Term                                                                     Section
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          <S>                                                                   <C>
          "Change of Control Offer"..................................................4.06
          "Change of Control Payment"................................................4.06
          "Change of Control Payment Date" ..........................................4.06
          "Event of Default" ........................................................6.01
          "Legal Defeasance".........................................................8.02
          "Notes" ...............................................................Introduction
          "Paying Agent" ............................................................2.03
          "Payment Blockage Notice" ................................................10.03
          "Payment Default" .........................................................6.01
          "Registrar" ...............................................................2.03
          "Restricted Payments" .....................................................4.05

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SECTION 1.03 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF TRUST INDENTURE ACT.

     Whenever this Indenture refers to a provision of the TIA, the provision is
incorporated by reference in and made a part of this Indenture.

     The following TIA terms used in this Indenture have the following meanings:

     "indenture securities" means the Notes;

     "indenture security Holder" means a Holder of a Note;

     "indenture to be qualified" means this Indenture;

     "indenture trustee" or "institutional trustee" means the Trustee;

     "obligor" on the Notes means the Company and any successor obligor upon the
Notes.

     All other terms used in this Indenture that are defined by the TIA, defined
by TIA reference to another statute or defined by SEC rule under the TIA have
the meanings so assigned to them.

SECTION 1.04 RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.

     Unless the context otherwise requires:

     (a) a term has the meaning assigned to it;

     (b) an accounting term not otherwise defined has the meaning assigned to it
in accordance with GAAP;

     (c) "or" is not exclusive;



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     (d) words in the singular include the plural, and in the plural include the
singular;

     (e) provisions apply to successive events and transactions;

     (f) references to sections of or rules under the Exchange Act or the
Securities Act shall be deemed to include substitute, replacement of successor
sections or rules adopted by the SEC from time to time; and

     (g) "herein," "hereof" and other words or similar import refer to this
Indenture as a whole (as amended or supplemented from time to time) and not to
any particular Article, Section or other subdivision.

                                   ARTICLE 2
                                   THE NOTES

SECTION 2.01 FORM AND DATING

     (a) The Notes and the Trustee's certificate of authentication shall be
substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto. The Notes may have notations,
legends or endorsements required by law, stock exchange rule or usage. Each Note
shall be dated the date of its authentication. The Notes shall be in
denominations of $100 and integral multiples thereof; provided, however, that in
connection with the original issuance of Notes hereunder in exchange for shares
of the Series A Preferred Stock or the transfer of Notes with respect to which
the principal amount thereof has been increased in accordance with the
provisions of this Indenture, the Company may elect to issue Notes in
denominations that are not integral multiples of $100 or that are less than
$100. The terms and provisions contained in the Notes shall constitute, and are
hereby expressly made, a part of this Indenture and the Company and the Trustee,
by their execution and delivery of this Indenture, expressly agrees to such
terms and provisions and to be bound thereby.

SECTION 2.02 EXECUTION AND AUTHENTICATION

     An Officer shall sign the Notes for the Company by manual or facsimile
signature. The Company's seal shall be reproduced on the Notes and may be in
facsimile form.

     If an Officer whose signature is on a Note no longer holds that office at
the time a Note is authenticated, the Note shall nevertheless be valid.

     A Note shall not be valid until authenticated by the manual signature of
the Trustee. The signature shall be conclusive evidence that the Note has been
authenticated under this Indenture.

     The Trustee shall, upon the delivery to the Trustee of a written order of
the Company signed by two Officers, from time to time, authenticate Notes for
original issue up to an aggregate principal amount of $_____________ (the amount
stated in paragraph 4 of the Notes). The aggregate principal amount of Notes
outstanding at any time may not exceed such amount except as provided in Section
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     The Trustee may appoint an authenticating agent reasonably acceptable to
the Company to authenticate Notes. An authenticating agent may authenticate
Notes whenever the Trustee may do so. Each reference to this Indenture to
authentication by the Trustee includes authentication by such agent. An
authenticating agent has the same rights as an Agent to deal with the Company or
an Affiliate of the Company.

SECTION 2.03 REGISTRAR AND PAYING AGENT

     The Company shall maintain an office or agency where Notes may be presented
for registration or transfer or for exchange ("Registrar") and an office or
agency where Notes may be presented for payment ("Paying Agent"). The Registrar
shall keep a registrar of the Notes and of their transfer and exchange. The
Company may also from time to time appoint one or more co-registrars and one or
more additional paying agents. The term "Registrar" includes any co-registrar
and the term "Paying Agent" includes any additional paying agent. The Company
may change any Paying Agent or Registrar without notice to any Holder. The
Company shall notify the Trustee in writing of the name and address of any Agent
not a party to this Indenture. If the Company fails to appoint or maintain
another entity as Registrar or Paying Agent, the Trustee shall act as such. The
Company or any of its Subsidiaries may act as Paying Agent or Registrar;
provided, however, if a Default or Event of Default has occurred and is
continuing, none of the Company, its Subsidiaries nor any Affiliates of the
foregoing shall act as Paying Agent or Registrar.

     The Company initially appoints the Trustee to act as the Registrar and
Paying Agent.

SECTION 2.04 PAYING AGENT TO HOLD MONEY IN TRUST

     The Company shall require each Paying Agent other than the Trustee to agree
in writing that, subject to Article 10 hereof, the Paying Agent will hold in
trust for the benefit of Holders or the Trustee all money held by the Paying
Agent for the payment of principal, premium, if any, or interest on the Notes,
and shall notify the Trustee of any default by the Company in making any such
payment. While any such default continues, the Trustee may require a Paying
Agent to pay all money held by it to the Trustee. Upon payment over to the
Trustee, the Paying Agent (if other than the Company or a Subsidiary) shall have
no further liability for the money. If the Company or a Subsidiary acts as
Paying Agent, it shall segregate and hold in a separate trust fund for the
benefit of the Holders, subject to Article 10 hereof, all money held by it as
Paying Agent. Upon any bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings relating to the
Company, the Trustee shall serve as Paying Agent for the Notes.

SECTION 2.05 HOLDER LISTS

     The Trustee shall preserve in as current a form as is reasonably
practicable to it the most recent list available to it of the names and
addresses of all Holders and, after this Indenture is required to be qualified
under the TIA, shall otherwise strictly comply with TIA Section 312(a). If the
Trustee is not the Registrar, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee at least
seven Business days before each Interest Payment Date and at such other times as
the Trustee may request in writing, a list in such form and as of such date as
the Trustee may require of the names and addresses of the




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Holders of the Notes and, after this Indenture is required to be qualified under
the TIA, the Company shall otherwise strictly comply with TIA Section 312(a).

SECTION 2.06 TRANSFER AND EXCHANGE

     When Notes are presented by a Holder to the Registrar with a request:

          (x)  to register the transfer of the Notes, or

          (y)  to exchange such Notes for an equal then principal amount of
               Notes of other authorized denominations,

the Registrar shall register the transfer or make the exchange as requested if
its requirements for such transactions are met; provided, however, that the
Notes presented or surrendered for register of transfer or exchange shall be
duly endorsed or accompanied by a written instruction of transfer in form
satisfactory to the Registrar duly executed by such Holder or by such Holder's
attorney, duly authorized in writing. To permit registrations of transfers and
exchanges, the Company shall execute and the Trustee shall authenticate Notes at
the Registrar's request.

     No service charge shall be made to a Holder for any registration of
transfer or exchange, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to
cover any transfer tax or similar governmental charges payable in connection
therewith (other than any such transfer taxes or similar governmental charge
payable upon exchange or transfer pursuant to Sections 2.02, 2.10, 3.06, 3.07,
4.06 and 9.05 hereto).

     All Notes issued upon any registration of transfer or exchange of Notes
shall be the valid obligations of the Company, evidencing the same debt, and
entitled to the same benefits under this Indenture, as the Notes surrendered
upon such registration of transfer or exchange.

     Neither the Registrar nor the Company shall be required:

          (A)  to issue, to register the transfer of or to exchange Notes during
               a period beginning at the opening of business 15 Business Days
               before the day of any selection of Notes for redemption under
               Section 3.02 hereof and ending at the close of business on the
               day of selection; or

          (B)  to register the transfer of or to exchange any Note so selected
               for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion
               of any Note being redeemed in part; or

          (C)  to register the transfer of or to exchange a Note between a
               record date and the next succeeding Interest Payment Date.

     The Trustee shall authenticate Notes in accordance with the provisions of
Section 2.02 hereof.



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SECTION 2.07 REPLACEMENT NOTES

     If any mutilated Note is surrendered to the Trustee, or the Company and the
Trustee receives evidence to its satisfaction of the destruction, loss or theft
of any Note, the Company shall, upon the written request of the Holder thereof,
issue and the Trustee, upon the written order of the Company signed by two
Officers of the Company, shall authenticate a replacement Note if the Trustee's
requirements are met. If required by the Trustee or the Company, an indemnity
bond must be supplied by such Holder that is sufficient in the judgment of the
Trustee and the Company to protect the Company, the Trustee, any Agent and any
authenticating agent from any loss that any of them may suffer if a Note is
replaced. The Company and the Trustee may charge for its expenses in replacing a
Note.

     Every replacement Note is an additional obligation of the Company and shall
be entitled to all of the benefits of this Indenture equally and proportionately
with all other Notes duly issued hereunder.

SECTION 2.08 OUTSTANDING NOTES

     The Notes outstanding at any time are all the Notes authenticated by the
Trustee except for those cancelled by it (or its agent), those delivered to it
(or its agent) for cancellation, and those described in this Section as not
outstanding. If a Note is replaced pursuant to Section 2.07 hereof, it ceases to
be outstanding unless the Trustee receives proof satisfactory to it that the
replaced Note (other than a mutilated Note surrendered for replacement) is held
by a bona fide purchaser (as such term is defined in Section 8-302 of the
Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in the State of New York).

     If the principal amount of any Note is considered paid under Section 4.01
hereof, it ceases to be outstanding and interest on it ceases to accrue. Except
as set forth in Section 2.09 hereof, a Note does not cease to be outstanding
because the Company or an Affiliate holds the Note.

     If the Paying Agent (other than the Company, a Subsidiary or an Affiliate
of any thereof) holds, on a redemption date or maturity date, money or Cash
Equivalents sufficient to pay Notes payable on that date, then on and after that
date such Notes shall be deemed to be no longer outstanding and shall cease to
accrue interest.

SECTION 2.09 TREASURY NOTES

     In determining whether the Holders of the required principal amount of
Notes have concurred in any direction, waiver or consent, Notes owned by the
Company or by any Subsidiary shall be considered as though not outstanding,
except that for the purposes of determining whether the Trustee shall be
protected in relying on any such direction, waiver or consent, only Notes that a
Responsible Officer of the Trustee has actual knowledge are so owned shall be so
disregarded.

SECTION 2.10 TEMPORARY NOTES

     Until definitive Notes are ready for delivery, the Company may prepare and
the Trustee shall authenticate temporary Notes upon a written order of the
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the Company. Temporary Notes shall be substantially in the form of definitive
Notes but may have variations that the Company considers appropriate for
temporary Notes and as shall be reasonably acceptable to the Trustee. Without
unreasonable delay, the Company shall prepare and the Trustee shall authenticate
definitive Notes in exchange for temporary Notes.

     Until such exchange, Holders of temporary Notes shall be entitled to all of
the benefits of this Indenture.

SECTION 2.11 CANCELLATION

     The Company at any time may deliver Notes to the Trustee or its agent for
cancellation. The Registrar and Paying Agent shall forward to the Trustee any
Notes surrendered to them for registration of transfer, exchange or payment. The
Trustee (or its agent) and no one else shall cancel all Notes surrendered for
registration of transfer, exchange, payment, replacement or cancellation and
shall destroy cancelled Notes (subject to the record retention requirement of
the Exchange Act). Certification of the destruction of all cancelled Notes shall
be delivered to the Company. The Company may not issue new Notes to replace
Notes that it has paid or that have been delivered to the Trustee (or its agent)
for cancellation. If the Company acquires any of the Notes, such acquisition
shall not operate as a redemption or satisfaction of the indebtedness
represented by such Notes unless and until the same are surrendered to the
Trustee (or its agent) for cancellation pursuant to this Section 2.11.

SECTION 2.12 DEFAULTED INTEREST

     If the Company defaults in a payment of interest on the Notes with respect
to any Interest Payment Date after December 15, 2004, it shall pay the defaulted
interest in any lawful manner permitted under the terms of the Notes plus, to
the extent lawful, interest payable on the defaulted interest, to the Persons
who are Holders on a subsequent special record date, in each case at the rate
provided in the Notes and in Section 4.01 hereof. The Company shall notify the
Trustee in writing of the amount of defaulted interest proposed to be paid on
each Note and the date of the proposed payment. The Company shall fix or cause
to be fixed each such special record date and payment date, provided that no
such special record date shall be less than 10 days prior to the related payment
date for such defaulted interest. At least 15 days before the special record
date, the Company (or, upon the written request of the Company, the Trustee in
the name and at the expense of the Company) shall mail or cause to be mailed to
Holders a notice that states the special record date, the related payment date
and the amount of such interest to be paid.

SECTION 2.13 PERSONS DEEMED OWNERS

     Prior to due presentment for the registration of a transfer of any Note,
the Trustee, any Agent, the Company and any agent of the foregoing may deem and
treat the Person in whose name any Note is registered as the absolute owner of
such Note for all purposes (including the purpose of receiving payment of
principal of and interest on such Notes; provided that defaulted interest shall
be paid as set forth in Section 2.12), and none of the Trustee, any Agent, the
Company or any agent of the foregoing shall be affected by notice to the
contrary.


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                                    ARTICLE 3
                            REDEMPTION AND PREPAYMENT

SECTION 3.01 NOTICES TO TRUSTEE

     If the Company elects to redeem Notes pursuant to the optional redemption
provisions of Section 3.07 hereof, kit shall furnish to the Trustee, at least 30
days but not more than 60 days before a redemption date, an Officers'
Certificate setting forth (i) the clause of this Indenture pursuant to which the
redemption shall occur, (ii) the redemption date, (iii) the then principal
amount of Notes to be redeemed and (iv) the redemption price.

SECTION 3.02 SELECTION OF NOTES TO BE REDEEMED

     If less than all of the Notes are to be redeemed at any time, the Trustee
shall select the Notes to be redeemed among the Holders of the Notes in
compliance with the requirements of the principal national securities exchange,
if any, on which the Notes are listed or, if the Notes are not so listed, on a
pro rata basis, by lot or in accordance with any other method the Trustee
considers fair and appropriate. In the event of partial redemption by lot, the
particular Notes to be redeemed shall be selected, unless otherwise provided
herein, not less than 25 nor more than 60 days prior to the redemption date by
the Trustee form the outstanding Notes not previously called for redemption.

     The Trustee shall promptly notify the Company in writing of the Notes
selected for redemption and, in the case of any Note selected for partial
redemption, the principal amount thereof to be redeemed. Notes and portions of
Notes selected shall be in amounts of $100 or whole multiples of $100; except
that (i) if all of the Notes of a Holder are to be redeemed, the entire
outstanding amount of Notes held by such Holder, even if not a multiple of $100,
shall be redeemed and (ii) Notes with a then principal amount that is less than
$100 shall not be redeemed in part. Except as provided in the preceding
sentence, provisions of this Indenture that apply to Notes called for redemption
also apply to portions of Notes called for redemption.

SECTION 3.03 NOTICE OF REDEMPTION

     At least 30 days but not more than 60 days before a redemption date, the
Company shall mail or cause to be mailed, by first class mail, a notice of
redemption to each Holder whose Notes are to be redeemed at its registered
address.

     The notice shall identify the Notes to be redeemed and shall state:

     (a) the redemption date;

     (b) the redemption price;

     (c) if any Note is being redeemed in part, the portion of the principal
amount of such Note to be redeemed and that, after the redemption date upon
surrender of such Note, a new Note or Notes in principal amount equal to the
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     (d) the name and address of the Paying Agent;

     (e) that Notes called for redemption must be surrendered to the Paying
Agent to collect the redemption price;

     (f) that, unless the Company defaults in making such redemption payment,
interest on Notes called for redemption ceases to accrue on and after the
redemption date;

     (g) the paragraph of the Notes and/or Section of this Indenture pursuant to
which the Notes called for redemption are being redeemed; and

     (h) that no representation is made as to the correctness or accuracy of the
CUSIP number, if any, listed in such notice or printed on the Notes.

     At the Company's request, the Trustee shall give the notice of redemption
in the Company's name and at its expense; provided, however, that the Company
shall have delivered to the Trustee, at least 45 days prior to the redemption
date (unless a shorter period is acceptable to the Trustee), an Officers'
Certificate requesting that the Trustee give such notice and setting forth the
information to be stated in such notice as provided in the preceding paragraph.

SECTION 3.04 EFFECT OF NOTICE OF REDEMPTION

     Once notice of redemption is mailed in accordance with Section 3.03 hereof,
Notes called for redemption become irrevocably due and payable on the redemption
date at the redemption price. A notice of redemption may not be conditional.

SECTION 3.05 DEPOSIT OF REDEMPTION PRICE

     One Business Day prior to the redemption date, the Company shall deposit
with the Trustee or with the Paying Agent money in next day funds sufficient to
pay the redemption price of and accrued interest on all Notes to be redeemed on
that date. The Trustee or the Paying Agent shall promptly return to the Company
any money deposited with the Trustee or the Paying Agent by the Company in
excess of the amounts necessary to pay the redemption price of, and accrued
interest on, all Notes to be redeemed.

     If the Company complies with the provisions of the preceding paragraph, on
and after the redemption date, interest shall cease to accrue on the Notes or
the portions of Notes called for redemption. If a Note is redeemed on or after
an interest record date but on or prior to the related Interest Payment Date,
then any accrued and unpaid interest shall be paid to the Person in whose name
such Note was registered at the close of business on such record date. If any
Note called for redemption shall not be so paid upon surrender for redemption
because of the failure of the Company to comply with the preceding paragraph,
interest shall be paid on the unpaid principal, from the redemption date until
such principal is paid, and to the extent lawful on any interest not paid on
such unpaid principal, in each case at the rate provided in the Notes and in
Section 4.01 hereof.


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SECTION 3.06 NOTES REDEEMED IN PART

     Upon surrender of a Note that is redeemed in part, the Company shall issue
and, upon the Company's written request, the Trustee shall authenticate for the
Holder at the expense of the Company a new Note equal in principal amount to the
unredeemed portion of the Note surrendered.

SECTION 3.07 OPTIONAL REDEMPTION

     (a) Except as set forth in clause (b) of this Section 3.07, the Company
shall not have the option to redeem the Notes pursuant to this Section 3.07
prior to November 13, 2002. Thereafter, the Company shall have the option to
redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices (expressed as
percentages of the then principal amount) set forth below plus accrued and
unpaid interest, if any, to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed during
the twelve-month period beginning on November 13 of the years indicated below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

         YEAR                                            PERCENTAGE
         ----                                            ----------
         <S>                                             <C>
         2002..........................................  106.725%
         2003..........................................  105.380%
         2004..........................................  104.035%
         2005..........................................  102.690%
         2006..........................................  101.345%
         2007 and thereafter...........................  100.000%

</TABLE>

provided that no optional redemption pursuant to this Section shall be
authorized or made at less than 101% of the then principal amount, plus accrued
and unpaid interest thereon, of the Notes at any time when the Company is
redeeming the Notes under a Change of Control Offer in accordance with the
provisions of Section 4.06 hereof.

     (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of clause (a) of this Section 3.07, at
any time on or prior to November 13, 2002, the Company may, at its option on one
or more occasions, redeem any or all of the Notes originally outstanding at a
redemption price equal to 110% of the then principal amount, plus accrued and
unpaid interest thereon, to the redemption date, with the net proceeds of any
underwritten public offering of its common stock.

     (c) Any redemption pursuant to this Section 3.07 shall be made pursuant to
the provisions of Section 3.01 through 3.06 hereof.

SECTION 3.08 MANDATORY REDEMPTION

     Except as set forth under Sections 4.06, the Company shall not be required
to make mandatory redemption payments with respect to the Notes.



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                                   ARTICLE 4
                                   COVENANTS

SECTION 4.01 PAYMENT OF NOTES

     The Company shall pay or cause to be paid the principal of, premium, if
any, and interest on the Notes on the dates and in the manner provided in the
Notes. Interest on the Notes shall accrue on a daily basis from the Note Issue
Date and shall be payable semi-annually in arrears on each Interest Payment
Date, commencing on the first Interest Payment Date after the Note Issue Date,
provided that with respect to any interest payable on any Interest Payment Date
on or before December 15, 2004, the amount payable as interest on such Interest
Payment Date may, at the option of the Company, be paid in cash or by increasing
the then principal amount of the Notes by the amount of such interest payment
(rounded to the nearest whole cent). Such increase in the then stated principal
amount of the Notes shall constitute full payment of such interest. In the event
the Company does not make an interest payment in cash on any Interest Payment
Date on or before December 15, 2004, the Company shall be deemed to have
satisfied such payment by increase in the then stated principal amount of the
Notes. With respect to interest payments on or prior to December 15, 2004, the
company shall give the Trustee notice at least three (3) Business Days prior to
a payment indicating the extent to which such payment will be paid in cash
(provided, that the Trustee may, in its sole and absolute discretion, waive such
notice). Any increase in the then stated principal amount of the Notes as set
forth in this Section shall occur automatically, without the need for any action
on the part of the Company, on the applicable Interest Payment Date.

     Principal and interest shall be considered paid in cash on the date due if
the Paying Agent, if other than the Company or a Subsidiary thereof, holds as of
10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the due date money deposited by the Company in next
day funds and designated for and sufficient to pay all principal, premium, if
any, and interest then due; provided, however, that any such money held by the
Paying Agent for the benefit of the holders of Senior Indebtedness or the
payment of which to Holders of the Notes is prohibited by Article 10 shall not
be considered to be designated for the payment of any amounts owing on the Notes
within the meaning of this Section 4.01. The Paying Agent shall return to the
Company, no later than three Business Days following the date of payment, any
money (including accrued interest) in excess of the amounts paid on the Notes.

     Interest payable on any Interest Payment Date after December 15, 2004 shall
be paid only in cash. With respect to interest payable on any Interest Payment
Date after December 15, 2004 which is not paid in cash on the Interest Payment
Date, the amount so payable in cash on such Interest Payment Date shall accrue
interest at the rate and in the manner provided in the Notes, compounded, if not
paid, on each succeeding Interest Payment Date.

     Not more than 30 days after an Interest Payment Date, written notice of the
amount of interest per Note paid, or in the event of a failure of the Company to
pay such interest in cash on or prior to December 15, 2004, the resulting
increase in the then stated principal amount of each Note, shall be given by
first-class mail, postage prepaid, to each Holder of Notes of record, on the
record date fixed by the Board of Directors for payment of such interest or, if
no record date was fixed, the Interest Payment Date, of the Notes at such
Holder's address as the same appears on the Trustee's register, provided that no
failure to give such notice nor any deficiency therein shall affect any increase
in the then stated principal amount of each Note.


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SECTION 4.02 MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE OR AGENCY.

     The Company shall maintain in the Borough of Manhattan, the City of New
York, an office or agency (which may be an office of the Trustee or an affiliate
of the Trustee, Registrar or co-registrar) where Notes may be surrendered for
registration of transfer or for exchange and where notices and demands to or
upon the Company in respect of the Notes and this Indenture may be served. The
Company shall give prompt written notice to the Trustee of the location, and any
change in the location, of such office or agency. If at any time the Company
shall fail to maintain any such required office or agency or shall fail to
furnish the Trustee with the address thereof, such presentations, surrenders,
notices and demands may be made or served at the Corporate Trust Office of the
Trustee.

     The Company may also from time to time designate one or more other offices
or agencies where the Notes may be presented or surrendered for any or all such
purposes and may from time to time rescind such designations; provided, however,
that no such designations or rescission shall in any manner relieve the Company
of its obligation to maintain an office or agency in the Borough of Manhattan,
the City of New York for such purposes. The Company shall give prompt written
notice to the Trustee of any such designation or rescission and of any change in
the location of any such other office or agency.

     The Company hereby designates the Corporate Trust Office of the Trustee
(for the initial Trustee, located at [ADDRESS], New York, NY [ZIP CODE] as one
such office or agency of the Company in accordance with Section 2.03.

SECTION 4.03 REPORTS AND OTHER INFORMATION.

     So long as Notes are outstanding, the Company shall furnish to the Trustee
and to all Holders: (i) beginning at the end of the Company's first fiscal year
ending after the Note Issue Date, all quarterly and annual financial information
that would be required to be contained in a filing with the SEC on Forms 10-Q
and 10-K if the Company were required to file such forms, including a
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and, with respect to the annual information only, a report thereon
by the Company's certified independent accountants, and (ii) all current reports
that would be required to be filed with the SEC on Form 8-K if the Company were
required to file such reports.

SECTION 4.04 COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE.

     (a) The Company shall deliver to the Trustee, within 120 days after the end
of each fiscal year, an Officers' Certificate stating that a review of the
activities of the Company and its Subsidiaries during the preceding fiscal year
has been made under the supervision of the signing Officers with a view to
determining whether the Company has kept, observed, performed and fulfilled its
obligations under this Indenture, and further stating, as to each such Officer
signing such certificate, that to the best of his or her knowledge the Company
has kept, observed, per-formed and fulfilled each and every covenant contained
in this Indenture and is not in default in the performance or observance of any
of the terms, provisions and conditions of this Indenture (or, if a Default or
Event of Default shall have occurred, describing all such Defaults or Events of
Defaults of which he




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or she may have knowledge and what action the Company is taking or proposes to
take with respect thereto) and that to the best of his or her knowledge no event
has occurred and remains in existence by reason of which payments on accounts of
the principal of or interest, if any, on the Notes is prohibited or if such
event has occurred, a description of the event and what action the Company is
taking or proposes to take with respect thereto.

     (b) So long as not contrary to the then current recommendations of the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the year-end financial
statements delivered pursuant to Section 4.03 above shall be accompanied by a
written statement of the Company's independent public accountants (who shall be
a firm of established national reputation) that in making the examination
necessary for certification of such financial statements, nothing has come to
their attention that would lead them to believe that the Company has violated
any provisions of Article 4 or Article 5 hereof or, if any such violation has
occurred, specifying the nature and period of existence thereof, it being
understood that such accountants shall not be liable directly or indirectly to
any Person for any failure to obtain knowledge of any such violation.

     (c) The Company shall, so long as any of the Notes are outstanding, deliver
to the Trustee, forthwith upon any Officer becoming aware of any Default or
Event of Default, an Officers' Certificate specifying such Default or Event of
Default and what action the Company is taking or proposes to take with respect
thereto.

SECTION 4.05 RESTRICTED PAYMENTS

     The Company shall not, and shall not permit any of the Company's
Subsidiaries to, (1) declare, pay or set apart for payment any dividend n any of
the Equity Interests of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (other than
dividends or distributions in Equity Interests or to the Company or to another
Wholly Owned Subsidiary) or make any payment on account of, or set apart for
payment money for a sinking or other similar fund for, the purchase, redemption
or other retirement of, any of the Equity Interests or any warrants, rights,
calls or options exercisable for or convertible into any of the Equity Interests
(other than the repurchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement for
value of Equity Interests (and any warrants, rights, calls or options
exercisable for or convertible into such Equity Interests) either pursuant to
agreements entered into on or prior to November 13, 1997, or held by employees
of or consultants or advisors to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, which
repurchase, redemption or other acquisition or retirement shall have been
approved by a majority of the Board of Directors or shall be made pursuant to
the repurchase provisions under employee stock option, stock purchase or stock
subscription agreements or other agreements to compensate employees, consultants
or advisors and which such repurchases, redemptions or other acquisitions or
retirements for value would otherwise be permitted by the documents governing
the Company's Indebtedness from time to time), or (2) make any distribution in
respect thereof, either directly or indirectly, and whether in cash, obligations
or shares of the Company or other property (other than distributions or
dividends in Equity Interests to the holders of Equity Interests), or (3) permit
any corporation or other entity directly or indirectly controlled by the Company
to purchase or redeem any of the Junior Securities or any such warrants, rights,
calls or options, unless in either case cumulative interest determined in
accordance herewith has been paid in full in cash (if so required at that time)
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SECTION 4.06 OFFER TO REPURCHASE UPON CHANGE OF CONTROL.

     Subject to contractual restrictions thereon, upon the occurrence of a
Change of Control, the Company shall make an offer (a "Change of Control Offer")
to each Holder to repurchase all or any part of such Holder's Notes at a
purchase price in cash equal to 101.0% of the then stated principal amount of
the Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, if any, to the date of
repurchase (the "Change of Control Payment").

     Within 30 days following any Change of Control, the Company shall mail a
notice to each Holder and the Trustee stating: (1) that the Change of Control
Offer is being made pursuant to this Section 4.06 and that all Notes tendered
will be accepted for payment; (2) the purchase price and the purchase date,
which shall be no sooner than 30 nor later than 60 days from the date such
notice is mailed (the "Change of Control Payment Date"); (3) that any Note not
tendered will continue to accrue interest; (4) that, unless the Company defaults
in the payment of the Change of Control Payment, all Notes accepted for payment
pursuant to the Change of Control Offer shall cease to accrue interest after the
Change of Control Payment Date; (5) that Holders electing to have any Notes
purchased pursuant to a Change of Control Offer will be required to surrender
the Notes, with the form entitled "Option of Holder to Elect Purchase" on the
reverse of the Notes completed, or transfer by book-entry transfer, to the
Company, the depositary (if appointed by the Company), or the Paying Agent at
the address specified in the notice prior to the close of business on the third
Business Day preceding the Change of Control Payment Date; (6) that Holders will
be entitled to withdraw their election if the Company, the depositary or the
Paying Agent, as the case may be, receives, not later than the close of business
on the third Business Day preceding the Change of Control Payment Date, a
telegram, telex, facsimile transmission or letter setting forth the name of the
Holder, the principal amount of Notes delivered for purchase, and a statement
that such Holder is withdrawing his election to have the Notes purchase; and (7)
that Holders whose Notes are being purchase only in part will be issued new
Notes equal in principal amount to the unpurchased portion of the Notes
surrendered (or transferred by book-entry transfer). The Company shall comply
with the requirements of Rule 14e-1 under the Exchange Act and any other
securities laws and regulations thereunder to the extent such laws and
regulations are applicable in connection with the repurchase of Notes in
connection with a Change of Control Offer.

     On the Change of Control Payment Date, the Company shall, to the extent
lawful, (1) accept for payment all Notes or portions thereof properly tendered
pursuant to the Change of Control Offer, (2) prior to 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time,
deposit with the Paying Agent an amount in next day funds equal to the Change of
Control Payment in respect of all Notes or portions thereof so tendered and (3)
deliver or cause to be delivered to the Trustee the Notes so accepted together
with a Officers' Certificate stating the aggregate principal amount of Notes or
portions thereof being purchased by the Company. The Company, the depositary or
the Paying Agent (at the expense of the Company), as the case may be, unless
prohibited by Article 10 hereof, shall promptly mail to each Holder of Notes so
tendered the Change of Control Payment for such Notes or portions thereof. The
Company shall promptly issue a new Note and the Trustee, upon written request
from the Company, shall promptly authenticate and mail (or cause to be
transferred by book entry) to each Holder a new Note equal in principal amount
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     If the Change of Control Payment would be prohibited or restricted by the
documents governing the Company's Indebtedness as in effect immediately prior to
the Change of Control, the Company's obligation to consummate the Change of
Control Offer shall be delayed until such time as such prohibition or
restriction is no longer applicable or in effect; provided, however, that any
prohibition or restriction contained in the documents governing the Company's
Indebtedness incurred or agreed to in anticipation of the Change of Control
shall have no effect on the Company's obligation to consummate the Change of
Control Offer. The Company shall publicly announce the results of the Change of
Control Offer on or as soon as practicable after the Change of Control Payment
Date.

                                   ARTICLE 5
                                   SUCCESSORS

SECTION 5.01 SUCCESSOR COMPANY SUBSTITUTED

     Upon any consolidation or merger, or any sale, assignment, transfer, lease,
conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the
Company, the successor corporation, Person or other entity formed by such
consolidation or into or with which the Company is merged or to which such sale,
assignment, transfer, lease, conveyance or other disposition is made shall
succeed to, and be substituted for (so that from and after the date of such
consolidation, merger, sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition, the
provisions of this Indenture referring to the "Company" shall refer instead to
the successor corporation, Person or other entity and not to the Company), and
may exercise every right and power of the Company under this Indenture with the
same effect as if such successor corporation, Person or other entity had been
named as the Company herein.

                                   ARTICLE 6
                              DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES

SECTION 6.01 EVENTS OF DEFAULT.

     An "Event of Default" occurs if:

     (a) the Company defaults in the payment of interest on any Note when the
same becomes due and payable and such Default continues for a period of 30 days,
whether or not such payment is prohibited by the provisions of Article 10
hereof;

     (b) the Company defaults in the payment of the principal of or premium, if
any, on any Note when the same becomes due and payable at maturity, upon
redemption in the event of repurchase pursuant to Section 4.06 hereof, or
otherwise, whether or not such payment is prohibited by the provisions of
Article 10 hereof;




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     (c) the Company fails to comply with any of its other agreements or
covenants in, or provisions of, the Notes, or this Indenture and the Default
continues for the period and after the notice specified below;

     (d) a default occurs under any mortgage, indenture or instrument under
which there may be issued or by which there may be secured or evidenced any
Indebtedness for money borrowed by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (or
the payment of which is guaranteed by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries),
whether such Indebtedness now exists or shall be created hereafter, which
default (1) is caused by a failure to pay at stated final maturity principal on
such Indebtedness when due (after giving effect to any extension thereof) (a
"Payment Default") or (ii) results in the acceleration of such Indebtedness
prior to its express maturity and, in the case of each of (i) and (ii), the
principal amount of such Indebtedness, together with the principal amount of any
other Indebtedness as to which there has been a Payment Default or the maturity
of which has been so accelerated, aggregates $5.0 million or more;

     (e) a final judgment or final judgments for the payment of money are
entered by a court or courts of competent jurisdiction against the Company or
the Principal Subsidiary and such judgment or judgments remain unpaid and
undischarged for a period (during which execution shall not be effectively
stayed) of 60 days, provided that the aggregate of all such unpaid and
undischarged judgments exceeds $5.0 million at any one time with respect to the
Company or the Principal Subsidiary;

     (f) the Company or the Principal Subsidiary shall, pursuant to or within
the meaning of any Bankruptcy Law:

          (i) commence a voluntary case;

          (ii) consent to the entry of an order for relief against it in an
     involuntary case;

          (iii) consent to the appointment of a Custodian of it or for all or
     substantially all of its property;

          (iv) make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors;

          (v) admit in writing its inability to pay its debts generally as they
     become due;

     (g) a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree under any
Bankruptcy Law that:

          (i) is for relief against the Company or the Principal Subsidiary, or

          (ii) appoint a Custodian of the Company or the Principal Subsidiary
     for all or substantially all of the property of the Company or the
     Principal Subsidiary, or

          (iii) orders the liquidation of the Company or the Principal
     Subsidiary,






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     and in the event of any of (i), (ii) or (iii), the order or decree remains
     unstayed and in effect for at least 60 consecutive days.

     A Default under clause (c) is not an Event of Default until the Trustee
notifies the Company, or the Holders of at least 25.0% in then principal amount
of the then outstanding Notes notify the Company and the Trustee, of the Default
and the Company does not, with respect to a Default under clause (c), cure such
Default within 30 days after receipt of such notice. Such notice must specify
the Default, demand that it be remedied and state that the notice is a "Notice
of Default." An Event of Default shall not be deemed to have occurred under
clause (d) or (e) until the Trustee shall have received written notice from the
Company or any of the Holders or unless a Responsible Officer shall have
knowledge of such Event of Default. All other Events of Default specified under
this Section are immediate Events of Default without the necessity of any
written notice or other act by the Company, the Trustee, any Holder or any
Responsible Officer or without the passage of time. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in the event of any Event of Default specified in clause (d), such
Event of Default and all consequences thereof (including without limitation any
acceleration pursuant to Section 6.02 hereof or resulting payment default) shall
be annulled, waived and rescinded, automatically and without any action by the
Trustee or any Holder, if within 30 days after such Event of Default arose (x)
the Indebtedness or guaranty that is the basis for such Event of Default has
been discharged, or (y) the holders thereof have rescinded or waived the
acceleration, notice or action (as the case may be) giving rise to such Event of
Default, or (z) if the default that is the basis for such Event of Default has
been cured.

SECTION 6.02 ACCELERATION

     If an Event of Default (other than an Event of Default specified in clause
(f) or (g) of Section 6.01) occurs and is continuing, the Trustee by notice to
the Company, or the Holders of at least 25.0% in principal amount of the then
outstanding Notes by written notice to the Company and the Trustee (with a copy
to the Senior Discount Note Trustee), may declare the unpaid principal of and
any accrued interest on all the Notes to be due and payable immediately;
provided that, so long as any Senior Discount Notes are outstanding, such
acceleration shall not be effective until the earlier of (i) acceleration of any
such Indebtedness under the Senior Discount Notes or (ii) five Business Days
after receipt by the Company and the Senior Discount Trustee of written notice
of such acceleration. Upon the effectiveness of such acceleration the principal
and interest shall be due and payable immediately. If an Event of Default with
respect to the Company specified in clause (f) or (g) of Section 6.01 hereof
occurs, all outstanding Notes shall be immediately due and payable without any
declaration or other act on the part of the Trustee or any Holder. The Holders
of a majority in then principal amount of the then outstanding Notes by written
notice to the Trustee may rescind an acceleration and its consequences if the
rescission would not conflict with any judgment or decree and if all existing
Events of Default (except nonpayment of principal or interest that has become
due solely because of the acceleration) have been cured or waived.

SECTION 6.03 OTHER REMEDIES

     If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, the Trustee may pursue any
available remedy to collect the payment of the then principal amount, premium,
if any, and interest on the Notes or to enforce the performance of any provision
of the Notes or this Indenture.




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     The Trustee may maintain a proceeding even if it does not possess any of
the Notes or does not produce any of them in the proceeding. A delay or omission
by the Trustee or any Holder of a Note in exercising any right or remedy
accruing upon an Event of Default shall not impair the right or remedy or
constitute a waiver of or acquiescence in the Event of Default. All remedies are
cumulative to the extent permitted by law.

SECTION 6.04 WAIVER OF PAST DEFAULTS.

     Holders of a majority in the then aggregate principal amount of the then
outstanding Notes by notice to the Trustee may, on behalf of the Holders of all
of the Notes, waive an existing Default or Event of Default and its consequences
hereunder (including without limitation acceleration and its consequences,
including any related payment default that resulted from such acceleration),
except a continuing Default of Event of Default in the payment of the then
principal of, or premium or interest on, the Notes (including in connection with
an offer to purchase). Upon any such waiver, such Default shall cease to exist,
and any Event of Default arising therefrom shall be deemed to have been cured
for every purpose of this Indenture; but no such waiver shall extend to any
subsequent or other Default or impair any right consequent thereon.

SECTION 6.05 CONTROL BY MAJORITY

     Holders of a majority in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may
direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for exercising
any remedy available to the Trustee or exercising any trust or power conferred
on it; provided, however, that (i) the Trustee may refuse to follow any
direction that conflicts with law or this Indenture that the Trustee determines
may be unduly prejudicial to the rights of other Holders of Notes or that may
involve the Trustee in personal liability, and (ii) the Trustee may take any
other action it deems proper that is not inconsistent with such direction.

SECTION 6.06 LIMITATION ON SUITS

     A Holder of a Note may pursue a remedy with respect to this Indenture or
the Notes (including without limitation the institution of any proceeding,
judicial or otherwise, with respect to the Notes or this Indenture or for the
appointment of a receiver or trustee for the Company and/or any of its
Subsidiaries) only if:

     (a) the Holder of a Note gives to the Trustee written notice of a
continuing Event of Default;

     (b) the Holders of at least 25.0% in then principal amount of the then
outstanding Notes make a written request to the Trustee to pursue the remedy;

     (c) such Holder of a Note or Holders of Notes offer and, if requested,
provide to the Trustee indemnity satisfactory to the Trustee against any loss,
liability or expense;

     (d) the Trustee does not comply with the request within 60 days after
receipt of the request and the offer and, if requested, the provision of
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     (e) during such 60-day period the Holders of a majority in principal amount
of the then outstanding Notes do not give the Trustee a direction inconsistent
with the request.

     A Holder of a Note may not use this Indenture to prejudice the rights of
another Holder of a Note or to obtain a preference or priority over another
Holder of a Note.

SECTION 6.07 RIGHTS OF HOLDERS OF NOTES TO RECEIVE PAYMENT

     The right of any Holder of a Note to receive payment of then principal,
premium and interest on the Note, on or after the respective due dates expressed
in the Note (including in connection with an offer to purchase), or to bring
suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or after such respective dates,
shall not be impaired or affected without the consent of such Holder.

SECTION 6.08 COLLECTION SUIT BY TRUSTEE

     If an Event of Default specified in Section 6.01(a) or (b) occurs and is
continuing, the Trustee is authorized to recover judgment in its own name and as
trustee of an express trust against the Company for the then principal amount
of, premium and interest remaining unpaid on the Notes and interest on overdue
principal and, to the extent lawful, interest and such further amount as shall
be sufficient to cover the costs and expenses of collection, including the
reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee,
its agents and counsel.

SECTION 6.09 TRUSTEE MAY FILE PROOFS OF CLAIM

     The Trustee is authorized to file such proofs of claim and other papers or
documents as may be necessary or advisable in order to have the claims of the
Trustee (including any claim for the reasonable compensation, expenses,
disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents and counsel) and the
Holders of the Notes allowed in any judicial proceeding relative to the Company
(or any other obligor upon the Notes), its creditors or its property and shall
be entitled and empowered to collect, receive and distribute any money or other
property payable or deliverable on any such claims and any custodian in any such
judicial proceeding is hereby authorized by each Holder to make such payments to
the Trustee, and in the event that the Trustee shall consent to the making of
such payments directly to the Holders, to pay to the Trustee any amount due to
it for the reasonable compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the
Trustee, its agents and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under
Section 7.07 hereof. To the extent that the payment of any such reasonable
compensation, expenses, disbursements and advances of the Trustee, its agents
and counsel, and any other amounts due the Trustee under Section 7.07 hereof out
of the estate in any such proceeding, shall be denied for any reason, payment of
the same shall be secured by a lien on, and shall be paid out of, any and all
distributions, dividends, money, securities and other properties that the
Holders may be entitled to receive in such proceeding whether in liquidation or
under any plan of reorganization or arrangement or otherwise. Nothing herein
contained shall be deemed to authorize the Trustee to authorize or consent to or
accept or adopt on behalf of any Holder any plan of reorganization, arrangement,
adjustment or composition affecting the Notes or the rights of any Holder, or to
authorize the Trustee to vote in respect of the claim of any Holder in any such
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SECTION 6.10 PRIORITIES

     If the Trustee collects any money pursuant to this Article 6, it shall pay
out the money in the following order:

     First: to the Trustee, its agents and attorneys for amounts due under
Section 7.07 hereof, including payment of all compensation, expense and
liabilities incurred, and all advances made, by the Trustee and the costs and
expenses of collection;

     Second: to the holders of Senior Indebtedness tot he extent required by
Article 10 hereof;

     Third: to the Holders of Notes for amounts due and unpaid on the Notes for
the then principal amount, premium and interest, ratably, without preference or
priority of any kind, according to the amounts due and payable on the Notes for
the then principal amount, premium and interest, respectively; and

     Fourth: to the Company or to such party as a court of competent
jurisdiction shall direct.

     The Trustee may fix a record date and payment date for any payment to
Holders of Notes pursuant to this Section 6.10.

SECTION 6.11 UNDERTAKING FOR COSTS

     In any suit for the enforcement of any right or remedy under this Indenture
or in any suit against the Trustee for any action taken or omitted by it as a
Trustee, a court in its discretion may require the filing by any party litigant
in the suit of an undertaking to pay the costs of the suit, and the court in its
discretion may assess reasonable costs, including reasonable attorneys' fees,
against any party litigant in the suit, having due regard to the merits and good
faith of the claims or defenses made by the party litigant. This Section does
not apply to a suit by the Trustee, a suit by a Holder of a Note pursuant to
Section 6.06 hereof, or a suit by Holders of more than 10.0% in then principal
amount of the then outstanding Notes.

                                    ARTICLE 7
                                     TRUSTEE

SECTION 7.01 DUTIES OF TRUSTEE

     (a) If an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and known to a
Responsible Officer of the Trustee, the Trustee shall exercise such of the
rights and powers vested in it by this Indenture, and use the same degree of
care and skill in its exercise, as a prudent man would exercise or use under the
circumstances in the conduct of his own affairs.

     (b) Except during the continuance of an Event of Default:

          (i) the Trustee shall not be liable hereunder except for such duties
     of the Trustee which shall be determined solely by the express provision of
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     Trustee need perform only those duties that are specifically set forth in
     this Indenture and no others, and no implied covenants or obligations shall
     be read into this Indenture against the Trustee; and

          (ii) the Trustee may conclusively rely, as to the truth of the
     statements and the correctness of the opinions expressed therein, upon
     certificates or opinions furnished to the Trustee and conforming to the
     requirements of this Indenture. However, the Trustee shall examine the
     certificates and opinions to determine whether or not such documents
     conform to the requirements of this Indenture.

     (c) The trustee may not be relieved from liabilities for its own negligent
action, its own negligent failure to act, or its willful misconduct, except
that:

          (i) this paragraph does not limit the effect of paragraph (b) of this
     Section;

          (ii) the Trustee shall not be liable for any error of judgment made in
     good faith by a Responsible Officer, unless it is proved that the Trustee
     was negligent in ascertaining the pertinent facts; and

          (iii) the Trustee shall not be liable with respect to any action it
     takes or omits to take in good faith in accordance with a direction
     received by it pursuant to Sections 6.05 or 6.06 hereof.

     (d) Whether or not therein expressly so provided, every provision of this
Indenture that in any relates to the Trustee is subject to paragraphs (a), (b),
(c), (e) and (f) of this Section 7.01 and Section 7.02.

     (e) No provision of this Indenture shall require the Trustee to expend or
risk its own funds or incur any liability whatsoever in the performance of any
of its duties hereunder or in the exercise of any of its rights or powers
hereunder. The Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of its
rights and powers under this Indenture at the request of any Holders, unless
such Holder shall have offered to the Trustee security and indemnity
satisfactory to it in its sole subjective discretion (which discretion shall be
exercised in good faith) against any loss, liability or expense.

     (f) The Trustee shall not be liable for interest on any money received by
it except as the Trustee may agree in writing with the Company. Money held in
trust by the Trustee need not be segregated from other funds except to the
extent required by law.

SECTION 7.02 RIGHTS OF TRUSTEE

     (a) The Trustee may conclusively rely upon any document believed by it to
be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the proper Person. The
Trustee need not investigate any fact or matter stated in the document.

     (b) Before the Trustee acts or refrains from acting pursuant to any
provision of this Indenture or otherwise, it may require an Officers'
Certificate or an Opinion of Counsel or both. The Trustee shall not be liable
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(which discretion shall be exercised in good faith) in reliance on such
Officers' Certificate or Opinion of Counsel. The Trustee may consult with
counsel and the written advice of such counsel or any Opinion of Counsel shall
be full and complete authorization and protection from liability in respect of
any action taken, suffered or omitted by it hereunder in good faith and in
reliance thereon.

     (c) The Trustee may act through its attorneys and agents and shall not be
responsible for the misconduct or negligence of any agent appointed with due
care.

     (d) The Trustee shall not be liable for any action it takes or omits to
take in good faith that it believes in its sole subjective discretion (which
discretion shall be exercised in good faith) to be authorized or within the
rights or powers conferred upon it by this Indenture.

     (e) The permissive right of the Trustee to act hereunder shall not be
construed as a duty.

     (f) Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Indenture, any demand,
request, direction or notice from the Company shall be sufficient if signed by
an Officer of the Company.

     (g) The Trustee shall be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights
or powers vested in it by this Indenture at the request or direction of any of
the Holders unless such Holders shall have offered to the Trustee security of
indemnify satisfactory to the Trustee in its sole subjective discretion (which
discretion shall be exercised in good faith) against the costs, expenses and
liabilities that might be incurred by it in compliance with such request or
direction.

SECTION 7.03 INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS OF TRUSTEE

     The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may become the owner or
pledgee of Notes and may otherwise deal with the Company or any Affiliate of the
Company with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. However, in
the event that the Trustee acquires any conflicting interest it must eliminate
such conflict within 90 days, apply to the SEC for permission to continue as
trustee or resign. Any Agent may do the same with like rights and duties. The
Trustee is also subject to Sections 7.10 and 7.11 hereof.

SECTION 7.04 TRUSTEE'S DISCLAIMER

     The Trustee shall not be responsible for and makes no representation as to
the validity or adequacy of this Indenture or the Notes, it shall not be
accountable for the Company's use of the proceeds from the Notes or any money
paid to the Company or upon the Company's direction under any provision of this
Indenture, it shall not be responsible for the use or application of any money
received by any Paying Agent other than the Trustee, and it shall not be
responsible for any statement or recital herein or any statement in the Notes or
any other document in connection with the sale of the Notes or pursuant to this
Indenture other than its certificate of authentication.

SECTION 7.05 NOTICE OF DEFAULTS

     If a Default or Event of Default occurs and is continuing and if it is
actually known to the principal account officer of the Trustee responsible for
this Indenture, the Trustee shall mail to Holders of Notes (with a copy of the
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Note Trustee) a notice of the Default or Event of Default within 90 days after
such event occurs. Except in the case of a Default or Event of Default in
payment of the then principal amount of, premium, if any, or interest on any
Note, the Trustee may withhold such notice if and so long as a committee of its
Responsible Officers in good faith determines that withholding the notice is in
the interests of the Holders of the Notes.

SECTION 7.06 REPORTS BY TRUSTEE TO HOLDERS OF THE NOTES

     Within 60 days after each September 30 beginning with the September 30
following the date of this Indenture, and for so long as Notes remain
outstanding, the Trustee shall mail to the Holders of the Notes a brief report
dated as of such reporting date that complies with TIA Section 313(a) (but if no
event described in TIA Section 313(a) has occurred within the twelve months
preceding the reporting date, no report need be transmitted). The Trustee also
shall comply with TIA Section 313(b)(2). The Trustee shall also transmit by mail
all reports as required by TIA Section 313(c).

     A copy of each report at the time of its mailing to the Holders of Notes
shall be mailed to the Company and filed with the SEC and each stock exchange on
which the Notes are listed in accordance with TIA Section 313(d). The Company
shall promptly notify the Trustee when the Notes are listed on any stock
exchange.

SECTION 7.07 COMPENSATION AND INDEMNITY

     Absent any other agreement to the contrary, the Company shall pay to the
Trustee from time to time upon demand reasonable compensation for its acceptance
of this Indenture and services hereunder (including acting as Paying Agent
and/or depositary). The Trustee's compensation shall not be limited by any law
on compensation of a trustee of an express trust. The Company shall reimburse
the Trustee promptly upon request for all reasonable disbursements, advances and
expenses incurred or made by it in addition to the compensation for its
services. Such expenses shall include the reasonable compensation, disbursements
and expenses of the Trustee's agents and counsel.

     The Company shall indemnify the Trustee against any and all losses,
liabilities or expenses incurred by it arising out of or in connection with the
acceptance or administration of its duties under this Indenture, including the
costs and expenses of enforcing this Indenture against the Company (including
this Section 7.07) and defending itself against any claim (whether asserted by
the Company or any Holder or any other person) or liability in connection with
the exercise or performance of any of its powers or duties hereunder, except to
the extent any such loss, liability or expense may be attributable to its
negligence or bad faith. The Trustee shall promptly notify the Company of any
claim for which it may seek indemnity. Failure by the Trustee to so notify the
Company shall not relieve the Company of its obligations hereunder. The Trustee
shall control the defense of any claims against itself and, with respect to the
defense of all other claims, shall cooperate with the Company in such defense to
the extent reasonable. The Company shall defend the claim and the Trustee shall
cooperate in the defense. The Trustee may have separate counsel and the Company
shall pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel. The Company need not
pay for any settlement made without its consent, which consent shall not be
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     The obligations of the Company under this Section 7.07 shall survive the
satisfaction and discharge of this Indenture.

     To secure the Company's payment obligations in this Section, the Trustee
shall have a Lien prior to the Notes on all money or property held or collected
by the Trustee, except that held in trust to pay principal and interest on
particular Notes. Such Lien shall survive the satisfaction and discharge of this
Indenture.

     When the Trustee incurs expenses or renders services after an Event of
Default specified in Section 6.01(f) or (g) hereof occurs, the expenses and the
compensation for the services (including the fees and expenses of its agents and
counsel) are intended to constitute expenses of administration under any
Bankruptcy Law.

     The Trustee shall comply with the provisions of TIA Section 313(b)(2) to
the extent applicable.

SECTION 7.08 REPLACEMENT OF TRUSTEE.

     A resignation or removal of the Trustee and appointment of a successor
Trustee shall become effective only upon the successor Trustee's acceptance of
appointment as provided in this Section.

     The Trustee may resign in writing at any time and be discharged from the
trust hereby created by so notifying the Company (with a copy to the Senior
Credit Agreement Agent and the Senior Subordinated Note Trustee). The Holders of
Notes of a majority in then principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may
remove the Trustee by so notifying the Trustee and the Company in writing (with
a copy to the Senior Credit Agreement Agent and the Senior Subordinated Note
Trustee). The Company may remove the Trustee if:

     (a) the Trustee fails to comply with Section 7.10 hereof;

     (b) the Trustee is adjusted a bankrupt or an insolvent or an order for
relief is entered with respect to the Trustee under any Bankruptcy Law;

     (c) a Custodian or public officer takes charge of the Trustee or its
property; or

     (d) the Trustee becomes incapable of acting.

     If the Trustee resigns or is removed or if a vacancy exists in the office
of Trustee for any reason, the Company shall promptly appoint a successor
Trustee. Within one year after the successor Trustee takes office, the Holders
of a majority in then principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may appoint
a successor Trustee to replace the successor Trustee appointed by the Company.

     If a successor Trustee does not take office within 60 days after the
retiring Trustee resigns or is removed, the retiring Trustee, the Company, or
the Holders of Notes of at least 10.0% in then principal amount of the then
outstanding Notes may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the
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     If the Trustee, after written request by any Holder of a Note who has been
a Holder of a Note for at least six months, fails to comply with Section 7.10,
such Holder of a Note may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for the
removal of the Trustee and the appointment of a successor Trustee.

     A successor Trustee shall deliver a written acceptance of its appointment
to the retiring Trustee and to the Company (with a copy to the Senior Discount
Note Trustee). Thereupon, the resignation or removal of the retiring Trustee
shall become effective, and the successor Trustee shall have all the rights,
powers and duties of the Trustee under this Indenture. The successor Trustee
shall mail a notice of its succession to Holders of the Notes (with a copy to
the Senior Discount Note Trustee. The retiring Trustee shall promptly transfer
all property held by it as Trustee to the successor Trustee, provided all sums
owing to the Trustee hereunder have been paid and subject to the lien provided
for in Section 7.07 hereof. Notwithstanding replacement of the Trustee pursuant
to this Section 7.08, the Company's obligations under Section 7.07 hereof shall
continue for the benefit of the retiring Trustee.

SECTION 7.09 SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE BY MERGER, ETC.

     If the Trustee consolidates, merges or converts into, or transfers all or
substantially all of its corporate trust business to, another corporation, the
successor corporation without any further act shall be the successor Trustee.

SECTION 7.10 ELIGIBILITY; DISQUALIFICATION

     There shall at all times be a Trustee hereunder that is a corporation
organized and doing business under the laws of the United States of America or
of any state thereof that is authorized under such laws to exercise corporate
power, that is subject to supervision or examination by federal or state
authorities and that has a combined capital and surplus of at least $100.0
million as set forth in its most recent published annual report of condition.

     This Indenture shall always have a Trustee who satisfies the requirements
of TIA Section 310(a)(1), (2) and (5). The Trustee is subject to TIA Section
310(b).

SECTION 7.11 PREFERENTIAL COLLECTION OF CLAIMS AGAINST COMPANY

     The Trustee is subject to TIA Section 311(a), excluding any creditor
relationship listed in TIA Section 311(b). A Trustee who has resigned or been
removed shall be subject to TIA Section 311(a) to the extent indicated therein.

                                   ARTICLE 8
                                LEGAL DEFEASANCE

SECTION 8.01 OPTION TO EFFECT LEGAL DEFEASANCE



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     The Company may, at the option of its Board of Directors evidenced by a
resolution set forth in an Officers' Certificate, at any time, elect to have
Section 8.02 hereof be applied to all outstanding Notes upon compliance with the
conditions set forth below in this Article 8.

SECTION 8.02 LEGAL DEFEASANCE AND DISCHARGE

     Upon the Company's exercise under Section 8.01 hereof of the option
applicable to this Section 8.02, the Company shall, subject to the satisfaction
of the conditions set forth in Section 8.04 hereof, be deemed to have been
discharged from its obligations with respect to all outstanding Notes on the
date the conditions set forth below are satisfied (hereinafter, "Legal
Defeasance"). For this purpose, Legal Defeasance means that the Company shall be
deemed to have paid and discharged the entire Indebtedness represented by the
outstanding Notes, which shall thereafter be deemed to be "outstanding" only for
the purposes of Section 8.05 hereof and the other Sections of this Indenture
referred to in (a) and (b) below, and to have satisfied all its other
obligations under such Notes and this Indenture (and the Trustee, on demand of
and at the expense of the Company, shall execute proper instruments
acknowledging the same), except for the following provisions which shall survive
until otherwise terminated or discharged hereunder: (a) the rights of Holders of
outstanding Notes to receive solely from the trust fund described in Section
8.05 hereof, and as more fully set forth in such Section, payments in respect of
the then principal amount of, premium, if any, and interest on such Notes when
such payments are due, (b) the Company's obligations with respect to such Notes
under Article 2 and Section 4.02 hereof, (c) the rights, powers, trusts, duties
and immunities of the Trustee hereunder and the Company's obligations in
connection therewith and (d) this Article 8.

SECTION 8.03 RESERVED

SECTION 8.04 CONDITIONS TO LEGAL DEFEASANCE

     The following shall be the conditions to the application of Section 8.02
hereof to the outstanding Notes:

     In order to exercise Legal Defeasance:

          (a) if there are Senior Discount Notes outstanding, the Company shall
     have obtained the prior written consent of the Senior Discount Note Trustee
     or the holders of a majority in the then aggregate principal amount of
     outstanding Senior Discount Notes, or shall have exercised its option to
     defease Senior Discount Notes under the applicable provisions of the Senior
     Discount Note Indenture;

          (b) the Company must irrevocably deposit with the Trustee, in trust,
     for the benefit of the Holders, cash in United States dollars, non-callable
     Government Securities, or a combination thereof, in such amounts as will be
     sufficient, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of independent
     public accountants, to pay the then principal amount of, premium, if any,
     and interest on the outstanding Notes on the stated date for payment
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          (c) the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Opinion of
     Counsel reasonably acceptable to the Trustee confirming that (A) the
     Company has received from, or there has been published by, the Internal
     Revenue Service a ruling or (B) since November 13, 1997, there has been a
     change in the applicable federal income tax law, in either case to the
     effect that, and based thereon such Opinion of Counsel shall confirm that,
     the Holders of the outstanding Notes will not recognize income, gain or
     loss for federal income tax purposes as a result of such Legal Defeasance
     and will be subject to federal income tax on the same amounts, in the same
     manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such Legal
     Defeasance had not occurred;

          (d) no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be
     continuing on the date of such deposit (ocher than a Default or Event of
     Default resulting from the incurrence of Indebtedness all or a portion of
     the proceeds of which will be used to defease the Notes pursuant to this
     Article 8 concurrently with such incurrence);

          (e) such Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance shall not result in a
     breach or violation of, or constitute a default under, any material
     agreement or instrument (other than this Indenture) to which the Company or
     any of its Subsidiaries is a party or by which the Company or any of its
     Subsidiaries is bound;

          (f) the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officers'
     Certificate stating that the deposit was not made by the Company with the
     intent of preferring the Holders over any other creditors of the Company or
     with the intent of defeating, hindering, delaying or defrauding any other
     creditors of the Company; and

          (g) the Company shall have delivered to the Trustee an Officers'
     Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each stating that all conditions
     precedent provided for or relating to the Legal Defeasance have bean
     complied with.

SECTION 8.05   DEPOSITED MONEY AND GOVERNMENT SECURITIES TO BE HELD IN TRUST;
               OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

     Subject to Section 8.06 hereof, all money and non-callable Government
Securities (including the proceeds thereof) deposited with the Trustee (or other
qualifying trustee, collectively for purposes of this Section 8.05, the
"Trustee") pursuant to Section 8.04 hereof in respect of the outstanding Notes
shall be held in trust and applied by the Trustee, in accordance with the
provisions of such Notes and this Indenture, to the payment, either directly or
through any Paying Agent (including the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or
Affiliates acting as Paying Agent) as the Trustee may determine, to the Holders
of such Notes of all sums due and to become due thereon in respect of the then
principal amount, premium, if any, and interest, but such money need not be
segregated from other funds except to the extent required by law.

     The Company shall pay and indemnify the Trustee against any tax, fee or
other charge imposed on or assessed against the cash or non-callable Government
Securities deposited pursuant to this Section 8.05 or the principal and interest
received in respect thereof other than any such tax, fee or other charge which
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     Anything in this Article 8 to the contrary notwithstanding, the Trustee
shall deliver or pay to the Company from time to time upon the request of the
Company any money or non-callable Government Securities held by it as provided
in this Section 8.05 which, in the opinion of a nationally recognized firm of
independent public accountants expressed in a written certification thereof
delivered to the Trustee (which may be the opinion delivered under Section
8.04(b) hereof), are in excess of the amount thereof that would then be required
to be deposited to effect an equivalent Legal Defeasance or Covenant Defeasance.

SECTION 8.06 REPAYMENT TO COMPANY

     Any money deposited with the Trustee or any Paying Agent, or then held by
the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates, in trust for the payment
of the then principal amount of, premium, if any, or interest on any Note and
remaining unclaimed for one year after such principal, and premium, if any, or
interest has become due and payable shall be paid to the Company on its request
or (if then held by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates) shall
be discharged from such trust; and the Holder of such Note shall thereafter, as
a secured creditor, look only to the Company for payment thereof, and all
liability of the Trustee or such Paying Agent with respect to such trust money,
and all liability of the Company or any of in Subsidiaries or Affiliates as
trustee thereof, shall thereupon cease; provided, however, that the Trustee or
such Paying Agent, before being required to make any such repayment, may at the
expense of the Company cause to be published once, in the New York Times and The
Wall Street Journal (national edition), notice that such money remains unclaimed
and that, after a date specified therein, which shall not be less than 30 days
from the date of such notification or publication, any unclaimed balance of such
money then remaining will be repaid to the Company.

SECTION 8.07 REINSTATEMENT

     If the Trustee or Paying Agent is unable to apply any United States dollars
or non-callable Government Securities in accordance with Section 8.02 hereof, by
reason of any order or judgment of any court or governmental authority
enjoining, restraining or otherwise prohibiting such application, or if a
Default from a bankruptcy or insolvency event occurs at any time during the
period ending on the 91st day after the date of a deposit by the Company
hereunder, then the Company's obligations under this Indenture and the Notes
shall be revived and reinstated as though no deposit had occurred pursuant to
Section 8.02 hereof until such time as the Trustee or Paying Agent is permitted
to apply all such money in accordance with Section 8.02 hereof; provided,
however, that, if the Company makes any payment of principal of, premium, if
any, or interest on any Note following the reinstatement of its obligations, the
Company shall be subrogated to the rights of the Holders of such Notes to
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                                   ARTICLE 9
                        AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER

SECTION 9.01 WITHOUT CONSENT OF HOLDERS OF NOTES

     Notwithstanding Section 9.02 of this Indenture, the Company and the Trustee
may amend or supplement this Indenture or the Notes without the consent of any
Holder of a Note:

     (a) to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency;

     (b) to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of
certificated Notes;

     (c) to provide for assumption of the Company's obligations to the Holders
of the Notes in the case of a merger or consolidation pursuant to Article 5
hereof;

     (d) to make any change that would provide any additional rights or benefits
to the Holders of the Notes or that does not adversely affect the legal rights
hereunder of any Holder of the Note; or

     (e) to comply with requirements of the SEC in order to effect or maintain
the qualification of this Indenture under the TIA as then in effect.

     Upon the request of the Company accompanied by a resolution of its Board of
Directors authorizing the execution of any such amended or supplemental
Indenture, and upon receipt by the Trustee of the documents described in Section
7.02 hereof, the Trustee shall join with the Company in the execution of any
amended or supplemental Indenture authorized or permitted by the terms of this
Indenture and to make any further appropriate agreements and stipulations that
may be therein contained, but the trustee shall not be obligated to enter into
such amended or supplemental Indenture that affects its own rights, duties or
immunities under this Indenture or otherwise.

SECTION 9.02 WITH CONSENT OF HOLDERS OF NOTES.

     Except as provided below in this Section 9.02, the Company and the Trustee
may amend or supplement this Indenture (including Section 4.06 hereof), and the
Notes may be amended or supplemented, with the consent of the Holders of at
least a majority in the then aggregate principal amount of the Notes then
outstanding (including consents obtained in connection with a tender offer or
exchange offer for the Notes). Subject to Sections 6.04 and 6.07 and the last
sentence of Section 6.01 hereof, any existing Default or Event of Default (other
than a Default or Event of Default in the payment of the principal of, premium,
if any, or interest on the Notes, except a payment default resulting from an
acceleration that has been rescinded) or compliance with any provision of this
Indenture or the Notes may be waived with the consent of the Holders of a
majority in the then principal amount of the then outstanding Notes (including
consents obtained in connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for the
Notes.)

     Upon the request of the Company accompanied by a resolution of its Board of
Directors authorizing the execution of any such amended or supplemental
Indenture, and upon the filing with the Trustee of evidence satisfactory to the
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aforesaid, and upon receipt by the Trustee of the documents described in Section
7.02 hereof, the Trustee shall join with the Company in the execution of such
amended or supplemental Indenture unless such amended or supplemental Indenture
affects the Trustee's own rights, duties or immunities under this Indenture or
otherwise, in which case the Trustee may in its discretion, but shall not be
obligated to, enter into such amended or supplemental Indenture.

     It shall not be necessary for the consent of the Holders of Notes under
this Section 9.02 to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment or
waiver, but it shall be sufficient if such consent approves the substance
thereof.

     After an amendment, supplement or waiver under this Section becomes
effective, the Company shall mail to the Holders of Notes affected thereby (with
a copy to the Senior Credit Agreement Agent and the Senior Subordinated Note
Trustee) a notice briefly describing the amendment, supplement or waiver. Any
failure of the Company to mail such notice, or any defect therein, shall not,
however, in any way impair or affect the validity of any such amended or
supplemental Indenture or waiver. Subject to Sections 6.04 and 6.07 hereof, the
Holders of a majority in the then aggregate principal amount of the Notes then
outstanding may waive compliance in a particular instance by the Company with
any provision of this Indenture of the Notes. However, without the consent of
each Holder affected, an amendment or waiver may not (with respect to any Notes
held by a non-consenting Holder):

     (a) reduce the principal amount of Notes whose Holders must consent to an
amendment, supplement or waiver;

     (b) reduce the then principal amount of or change the fixed maturity of any
Note or alter or waiver any of the provisions with respect to the redemption of
the Notes (other than in Section 4.06 hereof);

     (c) reduce the rate of or change the time for payment of interest,
including default interest, on any Note;

     (d) waive a default or Event of Default in the payment of principal or
premium, if any, or interest on the Notes (except a rescission of acceleration
of the Notes by the Holders of at least a majority in the then aggregate
principal amount of the then outstanding Notes and a waiver of the payment
default that resulted from such acceleration) (provided, however, that an Event
of Default arising under clause (d) of the first paragraph of Section 6.01 shall
be annulled, waived and rescinded automatically as set forth in Section 6.01);

     (e) make any Note payable in money other than that stated in the Notes;

     (f) make any change in the provisions of this Indenture relating to waivers
of past Defaults or the rights of Holders of Notes to receive payments of
principal of or interest on the Notes;

     (g) waive a redemption or payment with respect to any Note (other than a
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     (h) make any changes in Article 10, Section 6.04 or 6.07 hereof or in this
Section 9.02 (provided, however, that no change that adversely affects the
rights of holders of Senior Indebtedness under Article 10 hereof shall be made
unless the holders of such Senior Indebtedness consent to such change as
provided in Section 10.13 hereof).

SECTION 9.03 COMPLIANCE WITH TRUST INDENTURE ACT

     Every amendment or supplement to the Indenture or the Notes shall be set
forth in a amended or supplemental Indenture that complies with the TIA as then
in effect.

SECTION 9.04 REVOCATION AND EFFECT OF CONSENTS

     Until an amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective, a consent to it
by a Holder of a Note is an continuing consent by the Holder of a Note and every
subsequent Holder of a Note or portion of a Note that evidences the same debt as
the consenting Holder's Note, even if notation of the consent is not made on any
Note. However, any such Holder of a Note or subsequent Holder of a Note may
revoke the consent as to its Note if the Trustee receives written notice of
revocation before the date the waiver, supplement or amendment has been approved
by the requisite Holders. An amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective
when approved by the requisite Holders and executed by the Trustee (or, if
otherwise provided in such waiver, supplement or amendment, in accordance with
its terms) and thereafter binds every Holder.

     The Company may, but shall not be obligated to, fix a record date for the
purpose of determining the Holders entitled to consent to any amendment,
supplement or waiver. If a record date is fixed, then notwithstanding the last
sentence of the immediately preceding paragraph, those persons who were Holders
at such record date (or their duly designated proxies), and only those persons,
shall be entitled to consent to such amendment or waiver or revoke any consent
previously given, whether or not such persons continue to be Holders after such
record date. No consent shall be valid or effective for more than 90 days after
such record date except to the extent that the requisite number of consents to
the amendment, supplement or waiver have been obtained within such 90-day period
or as set forth in the next paragraph of this Section 9.04.

     After an amendment, supplement or waiver becomes effective, it shall bind
every Holder, unless it makes a change described in any of clauses (a) through
(h) of Section 9.02, in which case, the amendment, supplement or waiver shall
bind only each Holder of a Note who has consented to it and every subsequent
Holder of a Note or portion of a Note that evidences the same indebtedness as
the consenting Holder's Note.

SECTION 9.05 NOTATION ON OR EXCHANGE OF NOTES

     The Trustee may place an appropriate notation about an amendment,
supplement or waiver on any Note thereafter authenticated. The Company in
exchange for all Notes may issue and the Trustee shall authenticate new Notes
that reflect the amendment, supplement or waiver.

     Failure to make the appropriate notation or issue a new Note shall not
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SECTION 9.06 TRUSTEE TO SIGN AMENDMENTS, ETC.

     The Trustee shall sign any amended or supplemental Indenture authorized
pursuant to this Article 9 if the amendment or supplement does not adversely
affect the rights, duties, liabilities or immunities of the Trustees. The
Company may not sign an amendment or supplemental Indenture until the Board of
Directors approves it. In executing any amended or supplemental indenture, the
Trustee shall be entitled to receive and (subject to Section 7.01) shall be
fully protected in relying upon, an Officer's Certificate and an Opinion of
Counsel stating that the execution of such amendment or supplemental indenture
is authorized or permitted by this Indenture.

                                   ARTICLE 10
                                  SUBORDINATION

SECTION 10.01 AGREEMENT TO SUBORDINATE

     The Company agrees, and each holder of a Note by accepting a Note agrees,
that any Obligation evidenced by the note is subordinated in right of payment,
to the extent and in the manner provided in this Article, to the prior payment
in full, in cash or United States dollar-denominated Cash Equivalents, of all
Senior Indebtedness (whether outstanding on the date hereof or hereafter
created, incurred, assumed or guaranteed), and that the subordination is for the
benefit of the holders of Senior Indebtedness.

     This Article 10 shall constitute a continuing offer to all persons who are
or become holders of Senior Indebtedness, and such provisions are made for the
benefit of such holders, any one or more of whom may enforce such provisions.

SECTION 10.02 LIQUIDATION; DISSOLUTION; BANKRUPTCY

     Upon any distribution to creditors of the Company in a liquidation of
dissolution of the Company or in a bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency,
receivership, or similar proceeding relating to the Company or its property, or
upon an assignment for the benefit of creditors or any marshalling of the
Company's assets and liabilities:

     (a) holders of Senior Indebtedness shall be entitled to receive payment in
full, in cash or United Stated dollar-denominated Cash Equivalents, of all
Obligations due in respect of such Senior Indebtedness (including interest after
the commencement of any such proceeding at the rate specified in the applicable
Senior Indebtedness) before holders of Notes shall be entitled to receive any
payment of any kind or character with respect to the Notes (except that Holders
of Notes may receive (i) securities that are subordinated to at least the same
extent as the Notes to (A) Senior Indebtedness and (B) any securities issued in
exchange for Senior Indebtedness and (ii) payments and other distributions made
from any defeasance trust created pursuant to Section 8.01 hereof); and

     (b) until all Obligations with respect to Senior Indebtedness (as provided
in subsection (a) above) are paid in full in cash or United States
dollar-denominated Cash Equivalents, any such distribution to which Holders of
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holders of Senior Indebtedness (except that Holders of Notes may receive
securities that are subordinated to at least the same extent as the Notes to (i)
Senior Indebtedness and (ii) any securities issued in exchange for Senior
Indebtedness), as their interests may appear.

SECTION 10.03 DEFAULT ON DESIGNATED SENIOR INDEBTEDNESS.

     The Company may not make any payment of any kind or character or
distribution to the Trustee of any Holder of Notes in respect of Obligations
with respect to the Notes and may not acquire from the Trustee of any Holder of
Noted any Notes for cash or property (other than (i) securities that are
subordinated to at least the same extent as the Notes to (A) Senior Indebtedness
and (B) any securities issued in exchange for Senior Indebtedness and (ii)
payments and other distributions made from any defeasance trust created pursuant
to Section 8.01 hereof) until all principal and other Obligations with respect
to the Senior Indebtedness have been paid in full in cash or United Stated
dollar-denominated Cash Equivalents if:

     (a) a default in the payment of any principal or other Obligations with
respect to Designated Senior Indebtedness occurs and is continuing, or

     (b) a default, other than a payment default, on Designated Senior
Indebtedness occurs and is continuing that then permits holders of the
Designated Senior Indebtedness as to which such default relates to accelerate
its maturity and the Trustee receives a notice of such default (a "Payment
Blockage Notice") from (x) the Company or another Person who may give it
pursuant to Section 10.10 hereof, or (y) so long as the Senior Discount Notes
are outstanding, the holders of a majority of the principal amount of any Senior
Discount Notes. No nonpayment default that existed or was continuing on the date
of receipt of any Payment Blockage Notice by the Trustee shall be, or be made,
the basis for a subsequent Payment Blockage Notice unless such default shall
have been cured or waived for a period of not less than 90 days (it being
acknowledged that any subsequent action, or any breach of financial covenants
for a period commencing after the date of the Trustee's receipt of the
applicable Payment Blockage Notice that, in either case, would give rise to a
default pursuant to any provision under which a default previously existed or
was continuing shall constitute a new event of default for this purpose).
Following a Payment Blockage Notice, the Company may resume payments on and
distributions in respect of the Notes and may acquire them upon the earlier of:
(x) the date upon which all defaults constituting the basis for such Payment
Blockage Notice are cured or waived, or (y) 179 days pass after the date on
which the applicable Payment Blockage Notice is received by the Trustee (unless
the maturity of such Designated Senior Indebtedness has been accelerated, or
unless this Article otherwise does not permit the payment, distribution or
acquisition at the time of such payment or acquisition). In no event shall more
than one period of payment blockage pursuant to this Section 10.03(b) be made in
any 360 consecutive day period. Following the expiration of any period during
which the Company is prohibited from making payments on the Notes pursuant to a
Payment Blockage Notice, the Company may resume making any and all required
payments in respect of the Notes, including without limitation any missed
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SECTION 10.04 ACCELERATION OF NOTES

     If payment of the Notes is accelerated because of an Event of Default, the
Company and (if a Responsible Officer of the Trustee has knowledge thereof) the
Trustee shall promptly notify holders of Senior Indebtedness of the
acceleration.

SECTION 10.05 WHEN DISTRIBUTION MUST BE PAID OVER

     In the event that the Trustee, the Paying Agent or any Holder of Notes
receives any payment of any Obligations with respect to the Notes at a time when
the Trustee, the Payment Agent or such Holder of Notes, as applicable, has
actual knowledge that such payment is prohibited by Section 10.03 hereof, such
payment shall be held by the Trustee, the Paying Agent or such Holder of Notes,
in trust for the benefit of, and shall be paid forthwith over and delivered,
upon written request, to, the holders of Senior Indebtedness as their interests
may appear or their Representative under the indenture or other agreement (if
any) pursuant to which Senior Indebtedness may have been issued, as their
respective interests may appear, for application to the payment of all
Obligations in cash or United States dollar-denominated Cash Equivalents with
respect to Senior Indebtedness remaining unpaid to the extent necessary to pay
such Obligations in full in accordance with their terms, after giving effect to
any concurrent payment or distribution to the holders of Senior Indebtedness.

     With respect to the holders of Senior Indebtedness, the Trustee undertakes
to perform only such obligations on the part of the Trustee as are specifically
set forth in this Article 10, and no implied covenants or obligations with
respect to the holders of Senior Indebtedness shall be read into this Indenture
against the Trustee. The Trustee shall not be deemed to own any fiduciary duty
to the holders of Senior Indebtedness, and shall not be liable to any such
holders if the Trustee shall pay over or distribute to or on behalf of Holder of
Notes or the Company or any other Person money or assets to which any holders of
Senior Indebtedness shall be entitled by virtue of this Article 10, except if
such payment is made as a result of the willful misconduct or gross negligence
of the Trustee.

SECTION 10.06 NOTICE BY COMPANY

     The Company shall promptly notify the Trustee and the Paying Agent (with a
copy of the Senior Discount Note Trustee) of any facts known to the Company that
would cause a payment of any Obligations with respect to the Notes to violate
this Article, but failure to give such notice shall not affect the subordination
of the Notes to the Senior Indebtedness as provided in this Article.

SECTION 10.07 SUBROGATION

     After all Senior Indebtedness is paid in full in cash or United States
dollar-denominated Cash Equivalents, and until the Notes are paid in full,
Holders of Notes shall be subrogated (equally and ratably with all other
Indebtedness pari passu with the Notes) to the rights of holders of Senior
Indebtedness to receive distributions applicable to Senior Indebtedness to the
extent that distributions otherwise payable to the Holder of Notes have been
applied to the payment of Senior Indebtedness. A distribution made under this
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been made to Holders of Notes is not, as between the Company and Holder of
Notes, a payment by the Company on the Notes.

SECTION 10.08 RELATIVE RIGHTS

     This Article defines the relative rights of Holders of Notes and holders of
Senior Indebtedness. Nothing in this Indenture shall:

     (a) impair, as between the Company and Holders of Notes, the obligation of
the Company, which is absolute and unconditional, to pay principal of and
interest on the Notes in accordance with their terms;

     (b) affect the relative rights of Holders of Notes and creditors of the
Company other than their rights in relation to holders of Senior Indebtedness;
or

     (c) prevent the Trustee or any Holder of Notes from exercising its
available remedies upon a Default or Event of Default, subject to the rights of
holders and owners of Senior Indebtedness to receive distributions and payments
otherwise payable to Holders of Notes, and subject to Article 6.

SECTION 10.09 SUBORDINATION MAY NOT BE IMPAIRED BY COMPANY.

     No right of any holder of Senior Indebtedness to enforce the subordination
of the Indebtedness evidenced by the Notes shall be prejudiced or impaired by
any act or failure to act by the Company or any such holder or by the failure of
the Company or any such holder to comply with this Indenture regardless of any
knowledge thereof which any such holder thereof may have or otherwise be
charged.

     Without limiting the generality of the preceding paragraph, the holders of
Senior Indebtedness may, at any time and from time to time, without the consent
of or notice to the Trustee or the Holders without incurring responsibility to
the Holders and without impairing or releasing the subordination provided in
this Article 10 or the obligations hereunder of the Holders to the holders of
Senior Indebtedness, do any one or more of the following: (1) change the manner,
place, terms or time of payment of, or renew or alter, Senior Indebtedness or
any instrument evidencing the same or any agreement under which Senior
Indebtedness is outstanding; (2) sell, exchange, release or otherwise deal with
any property pledged, mortgaged or otherwise securing Senior Indebtedness; (3)
release any person liable in any manner for the collection or payment of Senior
Indebtedness; and (4) exercise or refrain from exercising any rights against the
Company and any other person.

SECTION 10.10 DISTRIBUTION OR NOTICE TO REPRESENTATIVE

     Whenever a distribution is to be made or a notice given to holders of
Senior Indebtedness, the distribution may be made and the notice given to their
Representative.

     Upon any payment or distribution of assets of the Company referred to in
this Article 10, the Trustee and the Holders of Notes shall be entitled to rely
upon any order or decree made by any court of competent jurisdiction or upon any
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trustee or agent making any distribution to the Trustee or to the Holders of
Notes for the purpose of ascertaining the Persons entitled to participate in
such distribution, the holders of the Senior Indebtedness and other Indebtedness
of the Company, the amount thereof or payable thereon, the amount or amounts
paid or distributed thereon and all other facts pertinent thereto or to this
Article 10.

SECTION 10.11 RIGHTS OF TRUSTEE AND PAYING AGENT

     The Trustee shall not be charged with knowledge of the existence of any
facts that would prohibit the making of any payment or distribution by the
Trustee, and the Trustee and the Paying Agent may continue to make payments on
the Notes, unless the Trustee shall have received at its Corporate Trust Office
prior to the date of such payment written notice of facts that would cause the
payment of any Obligations with respect to the Note to violate this Article.
Only the Company or a Representative may give the notice. Nothing in this
Article 10 shall impair the claims of, or payments to, the Trustee under or
pursuant to Section 7.07 hereof.

     The Trustee in its individual or any other capacity may hold Senior
Indebtedness with the same rights it would have if it were not Trustee. Any
Agent may do the same with like rights.

SECTION 10.12 AUTHORIZATION TO EFFECT SUBORDINATION

     Each Holder of a Note by the Holder's acceptance thereof authorizes and
directs the Trustee on the Holder's behalf to take such action as may be
necessary or appropriate to effectuate the subordination as provided in this
Article 10, and appoints the Trustee to act as the Holder's attorney-in-fact for
any and all such purposes. If the Trustee does not file a proper proof of claim
or proof of debt in the form required in any proceeding referred to in Section
6.09 hereof at least 30 days before the expiration of the time to file such
claim, the Representative is hereby authorized to file an appropriate claim for
and on behalf of the Holders of the Notes.

SECTION 10.13 PAYMENT

     A payment on account of or with respect to any Note shall include, without
limitation, any direct or indirect payment or prepayment of principal, premium
or interest with respect to or in connection with any optional redemption or
repurchase provisions, any direct or indirect payment payable by reason of any
other Indebtedness or Obligation being subordinated to the Notes, and any direct
or indirect payment or recovery on any claim as a Holder relating to or arising
out of this Indenture or any Note, or the issuance of any Note, or the
transactions contemplated by this Indenture or referred to herein.

SECTION 10.14 REINSTATEMENT

     The provisions of this Article 10 shall continue to be effective or be
reinstated, and the Senior Indebtedness shall not be deemed to be a paid in
full, as the case may be, if at any time any payment of any of the Senior
Indebtedness is rescinded or must otherwise be returned by the holder thereof
upon the insolvency, bankruptcy or reorganization of the Company or otherwise,
all as though such payment had not been made.



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SECTION 10.15 AMENDMENTS

     The provisions of this Article 10 shall not be amended or modified in any
manner that is adverse to the holders of any Senior Indebtedness without the
written consent of the holders of a majority in outstanding principal amount of
such Senior Indebtedness.

                                   ARTICLE 11
                                  MISCELLANEOUS

SECTION 11.01 TRUST INDENTURE ACT CONTROLS

     If any provision of this Indenture limits, qualifies or conflict with the
duties imposed by TIA Section 318(c), the imposed duties shall control.

SECTION 11.02 NOTICES

     Any notice or communication by the Company or the Trustee to the others is
duly given if in writing and delivered in Person or mailed by first class mail
(registered or certified, return receipt requested), telex, telecopier or
overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery, to the others' address:

         If to the Company:

                     Big 5 Holdings Corp.
                     2525 E. El Segundo Boulevard
                     El Segundo, California  90245-4632
                     Phone No.:  (310) 536-0611
                     Telecopier No.:  (310) 297-7595
                     Attention:    Robert W. Miller
                                   Chief Executive Officer

                  With a copy to:

                     Irell & Manella LLP
                     333 South Hope Street, Suite 3300
                     Los Angeles, California  90071-3042
                     Phone No.:  (213) 620-1555
                     Telecopier No.:  (213) 229-0514
                     Attention:  Edmund M. Kaufman, Esq.



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         If to the Trustee:

                    [NAME]

                    ---------------------
                    ---------------------
                    Phone No.:
                               -----------------------
                    Telecopier No.:
                                   --------------------
                    Attention:  Corporate Trust Department

     The Company, the Trustee, or the Senior Discount Note Trustee, by notice to
the others may designate additional or different addresses for subsequent
notices or communications.

     All notices and communications (other than those sent to Holders) shall be
deemed to have been duly given: at the time delivered by hand, if personally
delivered; five Business Days after being deposited in the mail, postage
prepaid, if mailed; when answered back, if telexed; when receipt acknowledged,
if telecopied; and the next Business Day after timely delivery to the courier,
if sent by overnight air courier guaranteeing next day delivery.

     Any notice or communication to a Holder shall be mailed by first class
mail, certified or registered, return receipt requested, or by overnight air
courier guaranteeing next day delivery to its address shown on the register kept
by the Registrar. Any notice or communication shall also be so mailed to any
Person described in TIA Section 313(c), to the extent required by the TIA.
Failure to mail a notice or communication to a Holder or any defect in it shall
not affect its sufficiency with respect to other Holders.

     If a notice or communication is mailed in the manner provided above within
the time prescribed, it is duly given, whether or not the addressee receives it.

     If the Company mails a notice or communication to Holders, it shall mail a
copy to the Trustee and each Agent at the same time.

SECTION 11.03 COMMUNICATION BY HOLDERS OF NOTES WITH OTHER HOLDERS OF NOTES.

     Holders may communicate pursuant to TIA Section 312(b) with other Holders
with respect to their rights under this Indenture or the Notes. The Company, the
Trustee, the registrar and anyone else shall have the protection of TIA Section
312(c).

SECTION 11.04 RULES BY TRUSTEE AND AGENTS.

     The Trustee may make reasonable rules for action by or at a meeting of
Holders. The Registrar or Paying Agent may make reasonable rules and set
reasonable requirements for its functions.

SECTION 11.05 NO PERSONAL LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND
              OTHERS.

     No past, present or future director, officer, employee, agent, manager,
incorporator, stockholder or other Affiliate of the Company, as such, shall have
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of the Company under any of the Notes or this Indenture or for any claim based
on, in respect of, or by reason of, such obligations or their creation. Each
Holder by accepting a Note waives and releases all such liability. The waiver
and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes.

SECTION 11.06 GOVERNING LAW

     THE INTERNAL LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK SHALL GOVERN AND BE USED TO
CONSTRUE THIS INDENTURE AND THE NOTES.

SECTION 11.07 NO ADVERSE INTERPRETATION OF OTHER AGREEMENTS

     This Indenture may not be used to interpret any other indenture, loan or
debt agreement of the Company or its Subsidiaries or of any other Person. Any
such indenture, loan or debt agreement may not be used to interpret this
Indenture.

SECTION 11.08 SUCCESSORS

     All agreements of the Company in this Indenture and the Notes shall bind
its successors. All agreements of the Trustee in this Indenture shall bind its
successors.

SECTION 11.09 SEVERABILITY

     In case any provision in this Indenture or in the Notes shall be invalid,
illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of the
remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

SECTION 11.10 COUNTERPART ORIGINALS

     The parties may sign any number of copies of this Indenture. Each signed
copy shall be an original, but all of them together represent the same
agreement.

SECTION 11.11 TABLE OF CONTENTS, HEADINGS, ETC.

     The Table of Contents, Cross-Reference Table and Headings of the Articles
and Sections of this Indenture have been inserted for convenience of reference
only, are not to be considered a part of this Indenture and shall in no way
modify or restrict any of the terms or provisions hereof.






                         [Signatures on following page]



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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this ______________
________________________.



                                        BIG 5 HOLDINGS CORP.



                                        By:
                                           -------------------------------------
                                               Name:
                                               Title:

Attest:

--------------------------------



                                        [NAME]



                                        By:
                                           ------------------------------------
                                              Name:
                                              Title:

Attest:

                                      (SEAL)
---------------------------------



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              ===================================================

                                    EXHIBIT A
                                 (Face of Note)

[FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 1272, 1273 AND 1275 OF THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL
REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, AND PURSUANT TO SECTION 1.1275-3(b), THIS NOTE
WAS ISSUED WITH ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT, THE ISSUE PRICE OF THIS NOTE IS ____%
OF ITS PRINCIPAL AMOUNT, THE AMOUNT OF ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT ON THIS NOTE IS
$_________ PER $1,000 OF STATED FACE AMOUNT, THE ISSUE DATE IS ___________, ____
AND THE YIELD TO MATURITY IS ____%.] [Include if necessary.]

THESE NOTES HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS
AMENDED (THE "ACT"), OR QUALIFIED UNDER APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS AND MAY
NOT BE TRANSFERRED, SOLD, ASSIGNED, PLEDGED OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF UNLESS (i)
A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE ACT SHALL HAVE BECOME EFFECTIVE WITH RESPECT
THERETO AND ALL APPLICABLE QUALIFICATIONS UNDER STATE SECURITIES LAWS SHALL HAVE
BEEN OBTAINED WITH RESPECT THERETO; OR (ii) A WRITTEN OPINION OF COUNSEL FOR THE
HOLDER REASONABLY SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY HAS BEEN OBTAINED STATING THAT NO
SUCH REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION IS REQUIRED.

                13.45% Subordinated Exchange Debentures due 2009


No.                                                                   $_______
                                                                CUSIP #_______



                              BIG 5 HOLDINGS CORP.

promises to pay to

or registered assigns,

the principal sum of

Dollars on November 13, 2009

Interest Payment Dates:  June 15 and December 15 commencing on ______________.

Record Dates:  May 15 and November 15


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                                 Dated:
                                       -----------------------------------------


                                 BIG 5 HOLDINGS CORP.



                                 By:
                                    --------------------------------------------
                                          Name:
                                          Title:




                                     (SEAL)

This is one of the Notes referred to
in the within-mentioned Indenture:

[NAME]
as Trustee



By:
   ----------------------------------------
     Authorized Signatory



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                                 (Back of Note)

                13.45% Subordinated Exchange Debentures due 2009


     Capitalized terms used herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in
the Indenture referred to below unless otherwise indicated.

     1. INTEREST. Big 5 Holdings Corp., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"),
promises to pay interest on the principal amount of this Note at 13.45% per
annum from the date of issuance until maturity. The Company will pay interest
semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 of each year, or if any such day is not
a Business Day, on the next succeeding Business Day (each an "Interest Payment
Date"). Interest on the Notes will accrue from the most recent date to which
interest has been paid or, if no interest has been paid, from the date of
issuance; provided that if there is no existing Default in the payment of
interest, and if this Note is authenticated between a record date referred to on
the face hereof and the next succeeding Interest Payment Date, interest shall
accrue from such next succeeding Interest Payment Date; provided, further, that
the first Interest Payment Date shall be ______________ [the first Interest
Payment Date following the date of issuance]. Interest will be computed on the
basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months.

     2. METHOD OF PAYMENT. The Company will pay interest on the Notes (except
defaulted interest) to the Persons who are registered Holders of Notes at the
close of business on the record date or next preceding Interest Payment Date,
even if such Notes are cancelled after such record date and on or before such
Interest Payment Date, except as provided in Section 2.12 of the Indenture with
respect to defaulted interest. With respect to any interest payable on any
Interest Payment Date on or before December 15, 2004, the amount payable as
interest on such Interest Payment Date may, at the option of the Company, be
paid in cash or by increasing the then principal amount of the Notes by the
amount of such interest payment (rounded to the nearest whole cent). Such
increase in the then stated principal amount of the Notes shall constitute full
payment of such interest. In the event the Company does not make an interest
payment in cash on any Interest Payment Date on or before December 15, 2004, the
Company shall be deemed to have satisfied such payment by increase in the then
stated principal amount of the Notes. Interest payable on any Interest Payment
Date after December 15, 2004 shall be paid only in cash. With respect to
principal, interest and premium, if any, payable on an Interest Payment Date
after December 15, 2004 which is not paid in cash on the Interest Payment Date,
the Company shall pay interest (including post-petition interest in any
proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue principal and premium, if any,
from time to time on demand at a rate that is 1.0% per annum in excess of the
rate then in effect; it shall pay interest (including post-petition interest in
any proceeding under any Bankruptcy Law) on overdue installments of interest
(without regard to any applicable grace periods) from time to time on demand at
the same rate to the extent lawful. The Notes will be payable as to principal,
premium and interest at the office or agency of the Company maintained for such
purpose within or without the City and State of New York, or, at the option of
the Company, payment of interest, to the extent paid in cash, may be made by
check mailed to the Holders at their addresses set forth in the register of
Holders, and provided that payment by wire transfer of next day funds will be
required with respect to principal of and interest and premium, if any, on all
Notes the Holders of which shall have




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provided wire transfer instructions to the Company nor the Paying Agent. The
Company will pay principal and (except as provided above) interest in such coin
or currency of the United Sates of America as at the time of payment is legal
tender for payment of public and private debts.

     3. PAYING AGENT AND REGISTRAR. Initially, [NAME], the Indenture, will act
as Paying Agent and Registrar. The Company may change any Paying Agent or
Registrar without notice to any Holder. The Company or any of its Subsidiaries
may act in such capacity.

     4. INDENTURE. The Company issued the Notes under an Indenture dated as of
______________, ____ (the "Indenture") between the Company and the Trustee. The
terms of the Notes include those stated in the Indenture and those made part of
the Indenture by reference to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (15
U.S. Code Sections 77aaa-77bbbb). The Notes are subject to all such terms, and
Holders are referred to the Indenture and such Act for a statement of such
terms. The Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company limited in
aggregate principal amount to the aggregate liquidation preference of the Series
A Preferred Stock, plus accumulated and unpaid dividends, on the date the Notes
are issued.

     5. SUBORDINATION OF NOTES. The Indebtedness evidenced by the Notes is, to
the extent and in the manner provided in the Indenture, subordinate and subject
in right of payment to the prior payment in full in cash or Cash Equivalents of
all Senior Indebtedness as defined in the Indenture (whether outstanding on the
date hereof or hereafter created, incurred, assumed or guaranteed), and this
Note is issued subject to such provisions. Each Holder of this Note, by
accepting the same, (a) agrees to and shall be bound by such provisions, (b)
authorizes and directs the Trustee, on behalf of such Holder, to take such
action as may be necessary to or appropriate to effectuate the subordination as
provided in the Indenture and (c) appoints the Trustee attorney-in-fact of such
Holder for such purpose.

     6. OPTIONAL REDEMPTION.

          (a) Except as set forth in clause (b) of this paragraph 6, the Company
shall not have the option to redeem the Notes pursuant to this paragraph 6 prior
to November 13, 2002. Thereafter, subject to paragraph 8, the Company shall have
the option to redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption prices
(expressed as percentages of the then principal amount) set forth below plus
accrued and unpaid interest to the applicable redemption date, if redeemed
during the twelve-month period beginning on November 13, of the years indicated
below:

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         Year                                                     Percentage
         ----                                                     ----------
         <S>                                                     <C>
         2002.................................................    106.725%
         2003.................................................    105.380%
         2004.................................................    104.035%
         2005.................................................    102.690%
         2006.................................................    101.345%
         2007 and thereafter..................................    100.000%

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          (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of clause (a) of this paragraph 6,
at any time on or prior to November 13, 2002, the Company may, at its option on
one or more occasions, redeem any or all of the Notes originally outstanding at
a redemption price equal to 110% of the then stated principal amount thereof,
plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the net proceeds
of any underwritten public offering of its common stock.

     7. MANDATORY REDEMPTION.

     Except as set forth in paragraph 8 below, the Company shall not be required
to make mandatory redemption payments with respect to the Notes.

     8. REPURCHASE AT OPTION OF HOLDER.

     Subject to contractual restrictions thereon, if there is a Change of
Control, the Company shall be required to make an offer (a "Change of Control
Offer") to repurchase all or any part of each Holder's Notes at a purchase price
equal to 101.0% of the then principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid
interest to the date of purchase on a date that is not more than 90 days after
the occurrence of such Change of Control. Within 30 days following any Change of
Control, the Company shall mail a notice to each Holder setting forth the
procedures governing the Change of Control Offer as required by the Indenture.

     9. NOTICE OF REDEMPTION. Notice of redemption will be mailed at least 30
days but not more than 60 days before the redemption date to each Holder whose
Notes are to be redeemed at its registered address. Notes in denominations
larger than $100 may be redeemed in part but only in whole multiples of $100,
unless all of the Notes held by a Holder are to be redeemed. On and after the
redemption date interest ceases to accrue on Notes or portions thereof called
for redemption.

     10. DENOMINATIONS, TRANSFER, EXCHANGE. The Notes are in registered form
without coupons in denominations of $100 and integral multiples of $100;
provided, however, that in connection with the original issuance of Notes
hereunder in exchange for shares of the Series A Preferred Stock or the transfer
of Notes with respect to which the principal amount thereof has been increased
in accordance with the provisions of the Indenture, the Company may elect to
issue Notes in denominations that are not integral multiples of $100 or that are
less than $100. The transfer of Notes may be registered and Notes may be
exchanged as provided in the Indenture. The Registrar and the Trustee may
require a Holder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements and
transfer documents and the Company may require a Holder to pay any taxes and
fees required by law or permitted by the Indenture. The Company need not
exchange or register the transfer of any Note or portion of a Note selected for
redemption, except for the unredeemed portion of any Note being redeemed in
part. Also, it need not exchange or register the transfer of any Notes for a
period of 15 days before a selection of Notes to be redeemed or during the
period between a record date and the corresponding Interest Payment Date.

     11. PERSONS DEEMED OWNERS. The registered Holder of a Note may be treated
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     12. UNCLAIMED MONEY. If money for the payment of principal or interest
remains unclaimed for one year, the Trustee and the Paying Agent will pay the
money back to the Company at its request. After that, all liability of the
Trustee and such Paying Agent with respect to such money shall cease.

     13. DISCHARGE PRIOR TO REDEMPTION OR MATURITY. If the Company at any time
deposits with the Trustee money or U.S. Government Obligations sufficient to pay
the principal of and interest on the Notes to redemption or maturity and
complies with the other provisions of the Indenture relating thereto, the
Company will be discharged from certain provisions of the Indenture and the
Notes (including the financial covenants, but excluding its obligations to pay
the principal of and interest on the Securities).

     14. AMENDMENT, SUPPLEMENT AND WAIVER. Subject to certain exceptions, the
Indenture or the Notes may be amended or supplemented with the consent of the
Holders of at least a majority in then principal amount of the then outstanding
Notes, and any existing default or compliance with any provision of the
Indenture or the Notes may be waived with the consent of the Holders of a
majority in then principal amount of the then outstanding Notes. Without the
consent of any Holder of a Note, the Indenture or the Notes may be amended or
supplemented to cure any ambiguity, defect or inconsistency, to provide for
uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of certificated Notes, to
provide for the assumption of the Company's obligations to Holders of the Notes
in case of a merger or consolidation, to make any change that would provide any
additional rights or benefits to the Holders of the Notes or that does not
adversely affect the legal rights under the Indenture of any such Holder, or to
comply with the requirements of the SEC in order to effect or maintain the
qualification of the Indenture under the Trust Indenture Act as then in effect.

     15. DEFAULTS AND REMEDIES. Events of Default include: (i) default for 30
days in the payment when due of interest on the Notes (whether or not prohibited
by the subordination provisions of the Indenture); (ii) default in payment of
the principal of or premium, if any, on the Notes when due, whether at maturity,
upon redemption, in the event of repurchase pursuant to a Change of Control
Offer, or otherwise (whether or not prohibited by the subordination provisions
of the Indenture); (iii) failure by the Company for 30 days after requisite
written notice to comply with any of its other agreements in the Indenture or
the Notes from the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25.0% of the then
outstanding principal amount of the Notes, which written notice shall specify
the default and demand that such default be remedied; (iv) default under any
mortgage, indenture or instrument under which there may be issued or by which
there may be secured or evidenced any Indebtedness for money borrowed by the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries (or the payment of which is guaranteed by the
Company or any of its Subsidiaries) whether such Indebtedness or guarantee now
exists, or is created after the date of the Indenture, which default (a) is
caused by a failure to pay at stated final maturity principal on such
Indebtedness when due (giving effect to any extensions thereof) (a "Payment
Default") or (b) results in the acceleration of such Indebtedness prior to its
express maturity and, in the case of the foregoing clauses (a) and (b), the
principal amount of any such Indebtedness, together with the principal amount of
any other such Indebtedness under which there has been a Payment Default or the
maturity of which has been so accelerated, aggregates $5.0 million or more; (v)
failure by the Company or the Principal Subsidiary to pay final judgments which
judgments are not paid, discharged or stayed within a period of 60 days;
provided that the aggregate of all such unpaid and undischarged judgements
exceeds $5.0




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million at any one time with respect to the Company or the Principal Subsidiary;
and (vi) certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency with respect to the Company
or the Principal Subsidiary. If any Event of Default occurs and is continuing,
the Trustee or the Holders of at least 25.0% in the then principal amount of the
then outstanding Notes may declare all the Notes to be due and payable; provided
that, so long as any Senior Discount Notes are outstanding, such acceleration
shall not be effective until the earlier of (i) acceleration of any such
Indebtedness under the Senior Discount Notes or (ii) five Business Days after
receipt by the Company of written notice of such acceleration. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, in the event of any Event of Default specified in clause (iv),
such Event of Default and all consequences thereof (including without limitation
any acceleration pursuant to Section 6.02 of the Indenture or resulting payment
default) shall be annulled, waived and rescinded, automatically and without any
action by the Trustee or any Holder, if within 30 days after such Event of
Default arose (x) the Indebtedness or guaranty that is the basis for such Event
of Default has been discharged, or (y) the holders thereof have rescinded or
waived the acceleration, notice or action (as the case may be) giving rise to
such Event of Default, or (z) if the default that is the basis for such Event of
Default has been cured. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of an Event
of Default arising from certain events of bankruptcy or insolvency of the
Company, all outstanding Notes will become due and payable without further
action or notice. Holders may not enforce the Indenture or the Notes except as
provided in the Indenture. Subject to certain limitations, Holders of a majority
in then principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may direct the Trustee in
its exercise of any trust or power. The Trustee may withhold from Holders of the
Notes notice of any continuing Default or Event of Default (except a Default or
Event of Default relating to the payment of principal or interest) if it
determines that withholding notice is in their interest. The Holders of a
majority in the then aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding by
notice to the Trustee may on behalf of the Holders of all of the Notes waive any
existing Default or Event of Default and its consequences under the Indenture
except a continuing Default or Event of Default in the payment of interest on,
or the principal of, the Notes. The Company is required to deliver to the
Trustee annually a statement regarding compliance with the Indenture, and the
Company is required upon becoming aware of any Default or Event of Default, to
deliver to the Trustee a statement specifying such Default or Event of Default.

     16. TRUSTEE DEALINGS WITH COMPANY. The Trustee, in its individual or any
other capacity, may make loans to, accept deposits from, and perform services
for the Company or its Affiliates, and may otherwise deal with the Company or
its Affiliates, as if it were not the Trustee.

     17. NO RECOURSE AGAINST OTHERS. A director, officer, employee, agent,
manager, incorporator, stockholder or other Affiliate, of the Company, as such,
shall not have any liability for any obligations of the Company under any of the
Notes or the Indenture or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason
of, such obligations or their creation. Each Holder by accepting a Note waives
and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the
consideration for the issuance of the Notes.

     18. AUTHENTICATION. This Note shall not be valid until authenticated by the
manual signature of the Trustee or an authenticating agent.

     19. ABBREVIATIONS. Customary abbreviations may be used in the name of a
Holder or an assignee, such as: TEN COM (= tenants in common), TEN ENT (=
tenants by the entireties), JT


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TEN (= joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common),
CUST (= Custodian), and U/G/M/A (= Uniform Gifts to Minors Act).

     20. CUSIP NUMBERS. Pursuant to a recommendation promulgated by the
Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures, the Company has caused
CUSIP numbers to be printed on the Notes and the Trustee may use CUSIP numbers
in notices of redemption as a convenience to Holders. No representation is made
as to the accuracy of such numbers either as printed on the Notes or as
contained in any notice of redemption and reliance may be placed only on the
other identification numbers placed thereon.

     The Company will furnish to any Holder upon written request and without
charge a copy of the Indenture. Requests may be made to:

                           Big 5 Holdings Corp.
                           2525 E. El Segundo Boulevard
                           El Segundo, California  90245-4632
                           Phone No.:  (310) 536-0611
                           Telecopier No.:  (310) 297-7595
                           Attention:       Robert W. Miller
                                            Chief Executive Officer


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                                 ASSIGNMENT FORM

To assign this Note, fill in the form below: (I) or (we) assign and transfer
this note to

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                  (Insert assignee's soc. sec. or tax I.D. no.)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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              (Print or type assignee's name, address and zip code)

and irrevocably appoint
____________________________________________________________ to transfer this
Note on the books of the Company. The agent may substitute another to act for
him.

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Date:
     ---------------

                                     Your Signature:
                                                    ----------------------------
                                         (Sign exactly as your name appears on
                                         the face of this Note)

Signature Guarantee


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<PAGE>



                       OPTION OF HOLDER TO ELECT PURCHASE

     If you want to elect to have this Note purchased by the Company pursuant to
Section 4.06 of the Indenture, check the box below:

     [ ] Section 4.06

     If you want to elect to have only part of the Note purchased by the Company
pursuant to Section 4.06 of the Indenture, state the amount you elect to have
purchased: $__________________.


Date:                               Your Signature:
     ----------------------                         ---------------------------
                                                    (Sign exactly as your name
                                                    appears on the Note)

                                    Tax Identification No.:
                                                           ---------------------


Signature Guarantee.


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                                                                     EXHIBIT 3.4



           ..........................................................

                        BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION

                          AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

           .........................................................



<PAGE>
                               TABLE OF CONTENTS

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ARTICLE I        OFFICES...............................................................1

        Section 1.    Registered Office................................................1
        Section 2.    Other Offices....................................................1

ARTICLE II       MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS..............................................1

        Section 1.    Place of Meetings................................................1
        Section 2.    Annual Meetings..................................................1
        Section 3.    Special Meetings.................................................3
        Section 4.    Notice of Meetings...............................................4
        Section 5.    Quorum; Adjournment..............................................4
        Section 6.    Organization.....................................................5
        Section 7.    Conduct of Business..............................................5
        Section 8.    Proxies and Voting...............................................5
        Section 9.    Stock List.......................................................6

ARTICLE III      BOARD OF DIRECTORS....................................................6

        Section 1.    Duties and Powers................................................6
        Section 2.    Number and Term of Office........................................6
        Section 3.    Vacancies........................................................7
        Section 4.    Meetings.........................................................7
        Section 5.    Quorum...........................................................7
        Section 6.    Actions of Board Without a Meeting...............................7
        Section 7.    Meetings by Means of Conference Telephone........................8
        Section 8.    Compensation.....................................................8

ARTICLE IV       COMMITTEES............................................................8

        Section 1.    Committees of the Board of Directors.............................8
        Section 2.    Conduct of Business..............................................8

ARTICLE V        OFFICERS..............................................................9

        Section 1.    General..........................................................9
        Section 2.    Election; Term of Office.........................................9
        Section 3.    Chairman of the Board............................................9
        Section 4.    President........................................................9
        Section 5.    Vice President..................................................10
        Section 6.    Secretary.......................................................10
        Section 7.    Chief Financial Officer.........................................10
        Section 8.    Other Officers..................................................10
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ARTICLE VI       STOCK................................................................10

        Section 1.    Certificates of Stock...........................................10
        Section 2.    Signatures......................................................10
        Section 3.    Transfers.  ....................................................11
        Section 4.    Record Date.....................................................11
        Section 5.    Beneficial Owners...............................................11
        Section 6.    Voting Securities Owned by the Corporation......................11
        Section 7.    Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificates..........................12
        Section 8.    Regulations.....................................................12

ARTICLE VII      NOTICES..............................................................12

        Section 1.    Notices to Stockholders.........................................12
        Section 2.    Waiver of Notice................................................12

ARTICLE VIII     GENERAL PROVISIONS...................................................12

        Section 1.    Facsimile Signatures............................................12
        Section 2.    Disbursements...................................................12
        Section 3.    Corporation Seal................................................13
        Section 4.    Reliance Upon Books, Reports and Records........................13
        Section 5.    Fiscal Year.....................................................13
        Section 6.    Time Periods....................................................13

ARTICLE IX       DIRECTORS' LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.............................13

        Section 1.    Right to Indemnification........................................13
        Section 2.    Right to Advancement of Expenses................................14
        Section 3.    Right of Indemnitee to Bring Suit...............................14
        Section 4.    Non-Exclusivity of Rights.......................................14
        Section 5.    Insurance and Trust Fund........................................15
        Section 6.    Indemnification of Employees and Agents of the Corporation......15
        Section 7.    Nature of Rights................................................15

ARTICLE X        AMENDMENTS...........................................................15
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                           AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS

                                       OF

                        BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION
                     (hereinafter called the "Corporation")

                                    ARTICLE I

                                     OFFICES

        Section 1. Registered Office. The registered office of the Corporation
shall be in the City of Dover, County of Kent, State of Delaware.

        Section 2. Other Offices. The Corporation may also have offices at such
other places both within and without the State of Delaware as the Board of
Directors may from time to time determine.

                                   ARTICLE II

                            MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

        Section 1. Place of Meetings. Meetings of the stockholders for the
election of directors or for any other purpose shall be held at such place,
either within or without the State of Delaware, as shall be designated from time
to time by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting or in
a duly executed waiver of notice thereof.

        Section 2. Annual Meetings.

               (1) An annual meeting of the stockholders, for the election of
directors to succeed those whose terms expire and for the transaction of such
other business as may properly come before the meeting, shall be held at such
place, on such date and at such time as the Board of Directors shall each year
fix, which date shall be within thirteen (13) months of the last annual meeting
of stockholders.

               (2) Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors
and the proposal of business to be transacted by the stockholders may be made at
an annual meeting of stockholders (a) pursuant to the Corporation's notice with
respect to such meeting, (b) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors or
(c) by any stockholder of record of the Corporation who was a stockholder of
record at the time of the giving of the notice provided for in the following
paragraph, who is entitled to vote at the meeting and who has complied with the
notice procedures set forth in this section.

               (3) For nominations or other business to be properly brought
before an annual meeting by a stockholder pursuant to clause (c) of the
foregoing paragraph, (1) the stockholder must have given timely notice thereof
in writing to the Secretary of the Corporation, (2) such business must be a
proper matter for stockholder action under the General Corporation Law of the
State of Delaware, (3) if the stockholder, or the beneficial owner on whose
behalf any such proposal or nomination is made, has provided the


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Corporation with a Solicitation Notice, as that term is defined in subclause
(c)(iii) of this paragraph, such stockholder or beneficial owner must, in the
case of a proposal, have delivered a proxy statement and form of proxy to
holders of at least the percentage of the Corporation's voting shares required
under applicable law to carry any such proposal, or, in the case of a nomination
or nominations, have delivered a proxy statement and form of proxy to holders of
a percentage of the Corporation's voting shares reasonably believed by such
stockholder or beneficial holder to be sufficient to elect the nominee or
nominees proposed to be nominated by such stockholder, and must, in either case,
have included in such materials the Solicitation Notice and (4) if no
Solicitation Notice relating thereto has been timely provided pursuant to this
section, the stockholder or beneficial owner proposing such business or
nomination must not have solicited a number of proxies sufficient to have
required the delivery of such a Solicitation Notice under this section. To be
timely, a stockholder's notice shall be delivered to the Secretary at the
principal executive offices of the Corporation not less than 45 or more than 75
days prior to the first anniversary (the "Anniversary") of the date on which the
Corporation first mailed its proxy materials for the preceding year's annual
meeting of stockholders (provided, that during the year 2003, such notice shall
be delivered to the Secretary no earlier than February 15th and no later than
March 15th); provided, however, that if the date of the annual meeting is
advanced more than 30 days prior to or delayed by more than 30 days after the
anniversary of the preceding year's annual meeting, notice by the stockholder to
be timely must be so delivered not later than the close of business on the later
of (i) the 90th day prior to such annual meeting or (ii) the 10th day following
the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made.
Such stockholder's notice shall set forth (a) as to each person whom the
stockholder proposes to nominate for election or reelection as a director all
information relating to such person as would be required to be disclosed in
solicitations of proxies for the election of such nominees as directors pursuant
to Regulation 14A under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (the "Exchange Act"), and such
person's written consent to serve as a director if elected; (b) as to any other
business that the stockholder proposes to bring before the meeting, a brief
description of such business, the reasons for conducting such business at the
meeting and any material interest in such business of such stockholder and the
beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made; (c) as to the
stockholder giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf
the nomination or proposal is made (i) the name and address of such stockholder,
as they appear on the Corporation's books, and of such beneficial owner, (ii)
the class and number of shares of the Corporation that are owned beneficially
and of record by such stockholder and such beneficial owner, and (iii) whether
either such stockholder or beneficial owner intends to deliver a proxy statement
and form of proxy to holders of, in the case of a proposal, at least the
percentage of the Corporation's voting shares required under applicable law to
carry the proposal or, in the case of a nomination or nominations, a sufficient
number of holders of the Corporation's voting shares to elect such nominee or
nominees (an affirmative statement of such intent, a "Solicitation Notice").

               (4) Notwithstanding anything in the second sentence of the third
paragraph of this Section 2 to the contrary, in the event that the number of
directors to be elected to the Board of Directors is increased and there is no
public announcement naming all of the nominees for director or specifying the
size of the increased Board of Directors made by the Corporation at least 55
days prior to the Anniversary, a stockholder's notice



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required by this bylaw shall also be considered timely, but only with respect to
nominees for any new positions created by such increase, if it shall be
delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation
not later than the close of business on the 10th day following the day on which
such public announcement is first made by the Corporation.

               (5) Only persons nominated in accordance with the procedures set
forth in this Section 2 shall be eligible to serve as directors and only such
business shall be conducted at an annual meeting of stockholders as shall have
been brought before the meeting in accordance with the procedures set forth in
this section. The chairman of the meeting shall have the power and the duty to
determine whether a nomination or any business proposed to be brought before the
meeting has been made in accordance with the procedures set forth in these
Amended and Restated Bylaws, as they may be amended from time to time (these
"Bylaws") and, if any proposed nomination or business is not in compliance with
these Bylaws, to declare that such defectively proposed business or nomination
shall not be presented for stockholder action at the meeting and shall be
disregarded.

               (6) For purposes of these Bylaws, "public announcement" shall
mean disclosure in a press release reported by the Dow Jones News Service,
Associated Press or a comparable national news service or in a document publicly
filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to
Section 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.

               (7) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 2, a
stockholder shall also comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange
Act and the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to matters set forth
in this Section 2. Nothing in this Section 2 shall be deemed to affect any
rights of stockholders to request inclusion of proposals in the Corporation's
proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act.

        Section 3. Special Meetings.

               (1) Special meetings of the stockholders, other than those
required by statute, may be called at any time by the Chairman of the Board, the
Chief Executive Officer or the President or by the Board of Directors acting
pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by a majority of the Whole Board. For
purposes of these Bylaws, the term "Whole Board" shall mean the total number of
authorized directors whether or not there exist any vacancies in previously
authorized directorships. The Board of Directors may postpone or reschedule any
previously scheduled special meeting.

               (2) Only such business shall be conducted at a special meeting of
stockholders as shall have been brought before the meeting pursuant to the
Corporation's notice of meeting. Nominations of persons for election to the
Board of Directors may be made at a special meeting of stockholders at which
directors are to be elected pursuant to the Corporation's notice of meeting (a)
by or at the direction of the Board of Directors or (b) by any stockholder of
record of the Corporation who is a stockholder of record at the time of giving
of notice provided for in this paragraph, who shall be entitled to vote at the
meeting and who complies with the notice procedures set forth in Section 2 of
this Article II.



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Nominations by stockholders of persons for election to the Board of Directors
may be made at such a special meeting of stockholders if the stockholder's
notice required by the third paragraph of Section 2 of this Article II shall be
delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation
not later than the close of business on the later of the 90th day prior to such
special meeting or the 10th day following the day on which public announcement
is first made of the date of the special meeting and of the nominees proposed by
the Board of Directors to be elected at such meeting.

               (3) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 3, a
stockholder shall also comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange
Act and the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to matters set forth
in this Section 3. Nothing in this Section 3 shall be deemed to affect any
rights of stockholders to request inclusion of proposals in the Corporation's
proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act.

        Section 4. Notice of Meetings. Notice of the place, if any, date and
time of all meetings of the stockholders, and the means of remote
communications, if any, by which stockholders and proxyholders may be deemed to
be present in person and vote at such meeting, and in the case of a special
meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be given
not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date on which
the meeting is to be held, to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting,
except as otherwise provided herein or required by law (meaning, here and
hereinafter, as required from time to time by the Delaware General Corporation
Law) or the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
Corporation, as it may be amended from time to time (the "Certificate of
Incorporation"). The Board of Directors may postpone, reschedule or cancel any
previously scheduled special meeting.

        When a meeting is adjourned to another time or place, notice need not be
given of the adjourned meeting if the time and place, if any, thereof, and the
means of remote communications, if any, by which stockholders and proxyholders
may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such adjourned meeting are
announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken; provided, however,
that if the date of any adjourned meeting is more than thirty (30) days after
the date for which the meeting was originally noticed, or if a new record date
is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the place, if any, date and time
of the adjourned meeting and the means of remote communications, if any, by
which stockholders and proxyholders may be deemed to be present in person and
vote at such adjourned meeting, shall be given in conformity herewith. At any
adjourned meeting, any business may be transacted which might have been
transacted at the original meeting.

        Section 5. Quorum; Adjournment. At any meeting of the stockholders, the
holders of a majority of all of the shares of the stock entitled to vote at the
meeting, present in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for all
purposes, unless or except to the extent that the presence of a larger number
may be required by law or the Certificate of Incorporation. Where a separate
vote by a class or classes or series is required, a majority of the outstanding
shares of such class or classes or series, present in person or represented by
proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that
vote on that matter and the affirmative vote of the majority of shares of such
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present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting shall be the act of
such class, except as otherwise required by law, the Certificate of
Incorporation or these Bylaws.

        If a quorum shall fail to attend any meeting, the chairman of the
meeting may adjourn the meeting to another place, if any, date or time.

        Section 6. Organization. Such person as the Board of Directors may have
designated or, in the absence of such a person, the Chairman of the Board or, in
his or her absence, the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation or, in his or
her absence, the President of the Corporation or, in his or her absence, such
person as may be chosen by the holders of a majority of the shares entitled to
vote who are present, in person or by proxy, shall call to order any meeting of
the stockholders and act as chairman of the meeting. In the absence of the
Secretary of the Corporation, the secretary of the meeting shall be such person
as the chairman of the meeting appoints.

        Section 7. Conduct of Business. The chairman of any meeting of
stockholders shall determine the order of business and the procedure at the
meeting, including such regulation of the manner of voting and the conduct of
discussion as seem to him or her in order. The chairman shall have the power to
adjourn the meeting to another place, if any, date and time. The date and time
of the opening and closing of the polls for each matter upon which the
stockholders will vote at the meeting shall be announced at the meeting.

        Section 8. Proxies and Voting. At any meeting of the stockholders, every
stockholder entitled to vote may vote in person or by proxy authorized by an
instrument in writing or by a transmission permitted by law filed in accordance
with the procedure established for the meeting. Any copy, facsimile
telecommunication or other reliable reproduction of the writing or transmission
created pursuant to this paragraph may be substituted or used in lieu of the
original writing or transmission for any and all purposes for which the original
writing or transmission could be used; provided, however, that such copy,
facsimile telecommunication or other reproduction shall be a complete
reproduction of the entire original writing or transmission.

        The Corporation may, and to the extent required by law, shall, in
advance of any meeting of stockholders, appoint one or more inspectors to act at
the meeting and make a written report thereof. The Corporation may designate one
or more alternate inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. If no
inspector or alternate is able to act at a meeting of stockholders, the person
presiding at the meeting may, and to the extent required by law, shall, appoint
one or more inspectors to act at the meeting. Each inspector, before entering
upon the discharge of his or her duties, shall take and sign an oath faithfully
to execute the duties of inspector with strict impartiality and according to the
best of his or her ability. Every vote taken by ballots shall be counted by a
duly appointed inspector or inspectors.

        Each stockholder shall have one vote for every share of stock entitled
to vote which is registered in his, her or its name on the record date for the
meeting, except as otherwise provided herein or required by law or the
Certificate of Incorporation.

        All voting, including on the election of directors but excepting where
otherwise provided herein or required by law or the Certificate of
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vote; provided, however, that upon demand therefor by a stockholder entitled to
vote or such stockholder's proxy, a stock vote shall be taken. Every stock vote
shall be taken by ballots, each of which shall state the name of the stockholder
or proxy voting and such other information as may be required under the
procedure established for the meeting. Every vote taken by ballots shall be
counted by an inspector or inspectors appointed by the chairman of the meeting.

        All elections shall be determined by a plurality of the votes cast, and
except as otherwise required by law or the Certificate of Incorporation or
herein, all other matters shall be determined by a majority of the votes cast
affirmatively or negatively.

        Section 9. Stock List. A complete list of stockholders entitled to vote
at any meeting of stockholders, arranged in alphabetical order for each class of
stock and showing the address of each such stockholder and the number of shares
registered in such stockholder's name, shall be open to the examination of any
such stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary
business hours for a period of at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting in
the manner provided by law.

        The stock list shall also be open to the examination of any stockholder
during the whole time of the meeting as provided by law. This list shall
presumptively determine the identity of the stockholders entitled to vote at the
meeting and the number of shares held by each of them.

                                   ARTICLE III

                               BOARD OF DIRECTORS

        Section 1. Duties and Powers. The business of the Corporation shall be
managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors, which may exercise
all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are
not by law or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws directed or
required to be exercised or done by the stockholders.

        Section 2. Number and Term of Office. The Board of Directors shall
consist of one (1) or more members. Subject to the rights of the holders of any
series of preferred stock to elect directors under specified circumstances, the
number of directors shall be fixed from time to time exclusively by the Board of
Directors pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the Whole Board. The
directors, other than those who may be elected by the holders of any series of
preferred stock under specified circumstances, shall be divided, with respect to
the time for which they severally hold office, into three classes consisting of
Class A Directors, Class B Directors and Class C Directors. The terms of office
of the Class A Directors, Class B Directors and Class C Directors will expire at
the Corporation's first, second and third annual meeting of stockholders,
respectively, following adoption of these Bylaws. Each director shall hold
office until his or her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified. At
each annual meeting of stockholders, commencing with the next succeeding annual
meeting, (i) directors elected to succeed those directors whose terms then
expire shall be elected for a term of office to expire at the third succeeding
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successor shall have been duly elected and qualified, and (ii) if authorized by
a resolution of a majority of the Whole Board, directors may be elected to fill
any vacancy on the Board of Directors, regardless of how such vacancy shall have
been created. Any director may resign at any time upon written notice to the
Corporation. Directors need not be stockholders.

        Section 3. Vacancies. Subject to the rights of the holders of any series
of preferred stock then outstanding, newly created directorships resulting from
any increase in the authorized number of directors or any vacancies in the Board
of Directors resulting from death, resignation, retirement, disqualification,
removal from office or other cause shall, unless otherwise required by law or by
resolution of the Board of Directors, be filled only by a majority vote of the
directors then in office, though less than a quorum (and not by stockholders),
and directors so chosen shall hold office for a term expiring at the annual
meeting of stockholders at which the term of office of the class to which they
have been elected expires or until such director's successor shall have been
duly elected and qualified. No decrease in the number of authorized directors
shall shorten the term of any incumbent director.

        Section 4. Meetings. The Board of Directors of the Corporation may hold
meetings, both regular and special, either within or without the State of
Delaware. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such place
or places, on such date or dates and at such time or times as shall have been
established by the Board of Directors and publicized among all directors. A
notice of each regular meeting shall not be required. Special meetings of the
Board of Directors may be called by the Chairman of the Board, the Chief
Executive Officer, the President or by a majority of the Whole Board and shall
be held at such place, on such date and at such time as they or he or she shall
fix. Notice of the place, date and time of the special meeting shall be given to
each director by whom it is not waived either by mail not less than forty-eight
(48) hours before the date of the meeting, by telephone, facsimile, telegram or
electronic transmission on not less than twenty-four (24) hours' notice, or on
such shorter notice as the person or persons calling such meeting may deem
necessary or appropriate in the circumstances. Meetings may be held at any time
without notice if all the directors are present or if all those not present
waive such notice in accordance with Section 2 of Article VII of these Bylaws.
Unless otherwise indicated in the notice thereof, any and all business may be
transacted at a special meeting.

        Section 5. Quorum. Except as may be otherwise specifically provided by
law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, at all meetings of the
Board of Directors, a majority of the Whole Board shall constitute a quorum for
the transaction of business and the act of a majority of the directors present
at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of
Directors. If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting of the Board of
Directors, the directors present thereat may adjourn the meeting from time to
time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum
shall be present.

        Section 6. Actions of Board Without a Meeting. Unless otherwise provided
by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, any action required or
permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any
committee thereof may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board of
Directors or committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing or by
electronic transmission and the writing or writings or electronic transmission
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Directors or such committee. Such filing shall be in paper form if the minutes
are maintained in paper form and shall be in electronic form if the minutes are
maintained in electronic form.

        Section 7. Meetings by Means of Conference Telephone. Unless otherwise
provided by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, members of the
Board of Directors of the Corporation, or any committee designated by the Board
of Directors, may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors or such
committee by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment
by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other,
and participation in a meeting pursuant to this Section 7 shall constitute
presence in person at such meeting.

        Section 8. Compensation. Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate
of Incorporation or these Bylaws, the Board of Directors shall have the
authority to fix the compensation of directors, which may be paid in cash,
property, securities of the Corporation or other consideration. The directors
may be paid their expenses, if any, of attendance at each meeting of the Board
of Directors and may be paid a fixed sum for attendance at each meeting of the
Board of Directors or a stated salary or other compensation as director. No such
payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other
capacity and receiving compensation therefor. Members of special or standing
committees may be allowed like compensation for attending committee meetings.

                                   ARTICLE IV

                                   COMMITTEES

        Section 1. Committees of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors
may from time to time, by a resolution duly adopted by a majority of the Whole
Board designate committees of the Board of Directors, with such lawfully
delegable powers and duties as it thereby confers, to serve at the pleasure of
the Board of Directors and shall, for those committees and any others provided
for herein, elect a director or directors to serve as the member or members,
designating, if it desires, other directors as alternate members who may replace
any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In the
absence or disqualification of any member of any committee and any alternate
member in his or her place, the member or members of the committee present at
the meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not he or she or they
constitute a quorum, may by unanimous vote appoint another member of the Board
of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of the absent or disqualified
member.

        Section 2. Conduct of Business. Each committee may determine the
procedural rules for meeting and conducting its business and shall act in
accordance therewith, except as otherwise provided herein or required by law.
Adequate provision shall be made for notice to members of all meetings; a
majority of the members shall constitute a quorum; and all matters shall be
determined by a majority vote of the members present. Action may be taken by any
committee without a meeting if all members thereof consent thereto in writing or
by electronic transmission, and the writing or writings or electronic
transmission or transmissions are filed with the minutes of the proceedings of
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shall be in paper form if the minutes are maintained in paper form and shall be
in electronic form if the minutes are maintained in electronic form.

                                    ARTICLE V

                                    OFFICERS

        Section 1. General. The officers of the Corporation shall consist of a
Chairman of the Board, a President, one or more Vice Presidents, a Secretary and
a Treasurer. The Board of Directors may also appoint one (1) or more vice
presidents and one (1) or more assistant secretaries and such other officers as
the Board of Directors, in its discretion, shall deem necessary or appropriate
from time to time. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, unless
the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws otherwise provide. The salaries
of officers elected by the Board of Directors shall be fixed from time to time
by the Board of Directors or by such officers as may be designated by resolution
of the Board of Directors.

        Section 2. Election; Term of Office. The Board of Directors at its first
meeting held after each annual meeting of stockholders shall elect a Chairman of
the Board, a President, one or more Vice Presidents, a Secretary and a
Treasurer, and may also elect at that meeting or any other meeting, such other
officers and agents as it shall deem necessary or appropriate. Each officer of
the Corporation shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be
determined from time to time by the Board of Directors together with the powers
and duties customarily exercised by such officer; and each officer of the
Corporation shall hold office until such officer's successor is elected and
qualified or until such officer's earlier resignation or removal. Any officer
may resign at any time upon written notice to the Corporation. The Board of
Directors may at any time remove any officer, with or without cause, by the
affirmative vote of a majority of the Whole Board.

        Section 3. Chairman of the Board. The Chairman of the Board, if there
shall be such an officer, shall be the chief executive officer of the
Corporation. The Chairman of the Board shall preside at all meetings of the
stockholders and the Board of Directors. Subject to the provisions of these
Bylaws and to the direction of the Board of Directors, he or she shall have the
responsibility for the general management and control of the business and
affairs of the Corporation and shall perform all duties and have all powers
which are commonly incident to the office of chief executive or which are
delegated to him or her by the Board of Directors. He or she shall have power to
sign all stock certificates, contracts and other instruments of the Corporation
which are authorized and shall have general supervision and direction of all of
the other officers, employees and agents of the Corporation.

        Section 4. President. The President shall be the chief operating officer
of the Corporation, shall have general and active management of the business of
the Corporation and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board of
Directors are carried into effect. The President shall perform all duties and
have all powers which are commonly incident to the office of the President or
the chief operating officer and shall have and exercise such further powers and
duties as may be specifically delegated to or vested in the President from time
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Board of Directors and the Chairman of the Board, the President shall have the
power to sign all stock certificates, contracts and other instruments of the
Corporation which are authorized and shall have general supervision of all of
the other officers (other than the Chairman of the Board or any Vice Chairman),
employees and agents of the Corporation. In the absence of the Chairman of the
Board or in the event of his inability or refusal to act, or if the Board of
Directors has not designated a Chairman of the Board, the President shall
perform the duties of the Chairman of the Board, and when so acting, shall have
all of the powers and be subject to all of the restrictions upon the Chairman of
the Board.

        Section 5. Vice President. In the absence of the President or in the
event of his inability or refusal to act, the Vice President (or in the event
there be more than one vice president, the vice presidents in the order
designated by the directors, or in the absence of any designation, then in the
order of their election) shall perform the duties of the President, and when so
acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon
the President. The vice presidents shall perform such other duties and have such
other powers as the Board of Directors or the President may from time to time
prescribe.

        Section 6. Secretary. The Secretary shall issue all authorized notices
for, and shall keep minutes of, all meetings of the stockholders and the Board
of Directors. He or she shall have charge of the corporate books and shall
perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time
prescribe.

        Section 7. Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall be
the Treasurer of the Corporation and shall have the responsibility for
maintaining the financial records of the Corporation. He or she shall make such
disbursements of the funds of the Corporation as are authorized and shall render
from time to time an account of all such transactions and of the financial
condition of the Corporation. The Chief Financial Officer shall also perform
such other duties as the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe.

        Section 8. Other Officers. Such other officers as the Board of Directors
may choose shall perform such duties and have such powers as from time to time
may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may
delegate to any officer of the Corporation the power to choose such other
officers and to prescribe their respective duties and powers.

                                   ARTICLE VI

                                      STOCK

        Section 1. Certificates of Stock. Every holder of stock in the
Corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed by, or in the name
of, the Corporation by (i) the Chairman of the Board or the Vice Chairman of the
Board, or the President or a Vice President, and (ii) the Treasurer or an
Assistant Treasurer, or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, certifying the
number of shares owned by such holder in the Corporation.

        Section 2. Signatures. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate
may be a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has
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signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such
officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may
be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such
officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

        Section 3. Transfers. Transfers of stock shall be made only upon the
transfer books of the Corporation kept at an office of the Corporation or by
transfer agents designated to transfer shares of the stock of the Corporation.
Except where a certificate is issued in accordance with Section 7 of Article VI
of these Bylaws, an outstanding certificate for the number of shares involved
shall be surrendered for cancellation before a new certificate shall be issued.

        Section 4. Record Date. In order that the Corporation may determine the
stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or
entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment
of any rights, or entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change,
conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action,
the Board of Directors may, except as otherwise required by law, fix, in
advance, a record date, which record date shall not precede the date on which
the resolution fixing the record date is adopted and which record date shall not
be more than sixty (60) days nor less than ten (10) days before the date of such
meeting, nor more than sixty (60) days prior to any other action; provided,
however, that if no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record
date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any
meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on the day next
preceding the day on which notice is given or, if notice is waived, at the close
of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held, and,
for determining stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or
other distribution or allotment of any rights, or entitled to exercise any
rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock or for any
other purpose, the record date shall be at the close of business on the day on
which the Board of Directors adopts a resolution relating thereto. A
determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a
meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided,
however, that the Board of Directors may fix a new record date for the adjourned
meeting.

        Section 5. Beneficial Owners. The Corporation shall be entitled to
recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner
of shares to receive dividends, and to vote as such owner, and to hold liable
for calls and assessments a person registered on its books as the owner of
shares, and shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or
interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not
it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by
law.

        Section 6. Voting Securities Owned by the Corporation. Powers of
attorney, proxies, waivers of notice of meeting, consents and other instruments
relating to securities of any other entity owned by the Corporation may be
executed in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation by the Chairman of the
Board, the Chief Executive Officer, the President or the Secretary and any such
officer may, in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, take all such
action as any such officer may deem advisable to vote in person or by proxy at
any meeting of security holders of any corporation in which the Corporation may
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securities and at any such meeting shall possess and may exercise any and all
rights and power incident to the ownership of such securities and which, as the
owner thereof, the Corporation might have exercised and possessed if present.
The Board of Directors may, by resolution, from time to time confer like powers
upon any other person or persons.

        Section 7. Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificates. In the event of the
loss, theft or destruction of any certificate of stock, another may be issued in
its place pursuant to such regulations as the Board of Directors may establish
concerning proof of such loss, theft or destruction and concerning the giving of
a satisfactory bond or bonds of indemnity.

        Section 8. Regulations. The issue, transfer, conversion and registration
of certificates of stock shall be governed by such other regulations as the
Board of Directors may establish.

                                   ARTICLE VII

                                     NOTICES

        Section 1. Notices to Stockholders. If mailed, notice to stockholders
shall be deemed given when deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, directed to
the stockholder at such stockholder's address as it appears on the records of
the Corporation. Without limiting the manner by which notice otherwise may be
given effectively to stockholders, any notice to stockholders may be given by
electronic transmission in the manner provided in Section 232 of the Delaware
General Corporation Law.

        Section 2. Waiver of Notice. Whenever any notice is required by law, the
Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws to be given to any director, member
of a committee or stockholder, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person
or persons entitled to such notice, or a waiver by electronic transmission by
the person entitled to notice, whether before or after the time of the event for
which notice is to be given, shall be deemed equivalent to the notice required
to be given to such person. Neither the business nor the purpose of any meeting
need be specified in such a waiver. Attendance at any meeting shall constitute
waiver of notice except attendance for the sole purpose of objecting to the
timeliness of notice.

                                  ARTICLE VIII

                               GENERAL PROVISIONS

        Section 1. Facsimile Signatures. In addition to the provisions for use
of facsimile signatures elsewhere specifically authorized in these Bylaws,
facsimile signatures of any officer or officers of the Corporation may be used
whenever and as authorized by the Board of Directors or a committee thereof.

        Section 2. Disbursements. All notes, checks, drafts and orders for the
payment of money issued by the Corporation shall be signed in the name of the
Corporation by such officers or such other persons as the Board of Directors may
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        Section 3. Corporation Seal. The corporate seal, if the Corporation
shall have a corporate seal, shall have inscribed thereon the name of the
Corporation, the year of its organization and the words "Corporate Seal,
Delaware". The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be
impressed or affixed or reproduced or otherwise.

        Section 4. Reliance Upon Books, Reports and Records. Each director, each
member of any committee designated by the Board of Directors and each officer of
the Corporation shall, in the performance of his or her duties, be fully
protected in relying in good faith upon the books of account or other records of
the Corporation and upon such information, opinions, reports or statements
presented to the Corporation by any of its officers or employees, or committees
of the Board of Directors so designated or by any other person as to matters
which such director or committee member reasonably believes are within such
other person's professional or expert competence and who has been selected with
reasonable care by or on behalf of the Corporation.

        Section 5. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be as
fixed by the Board of Directors.

        Section 6. Time Periods. In applying any provision of these Bylaws which
requires that an act be done or not be done a specified number of days prior to
an event or that an act be done during a period of a specified number of days
prior to an event, calendar days shall be used, the day of the doing of the act
shall be excluded and the day of the event shall be included.

                                   ARTICLE IX

                    DIRECTORS' LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

        Section 1. Right to Indemnification. Each person who was or is made a
party or is threatened to be made a party to or is otherwise involved in any
action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or
investigative (hereinafter a "proceeding"), by reason of the fact that he or she
is or was a director or an officer of the Corporation or is or was serving at
the request of the Corporation as a director, officer or trustee of another
corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise,
including service with respect to an employee benefit plan (hereinafter an
"indemnitee"), whether the basis of such proceeding is alleged action in an
official capacity as a director, officer or trustee or in any other capacity
while serving as a director, officer or trustee, shall be indemnified and held
harmless by the Corporation to the fullest extent authorized by the Delaware
General Corporation Law, as the same exists or may hereafter be amended (but, in
the case of any such amendment, only to the extent that such amendment permits
the Corporation to provide broader indemnification rights than such law
permitted the Corporation to provide prior to such amendment), against all
expense, liability and loss (including attorneys' fees, judgments, fines, ERISA
excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or
suffered by such indemnitee in connection therewith; provided, however, that,
except as provided in Section 3 of this Article IX with respect to proceedings
to enforce rights to indemnification, the Corporation shall indemnify any such
indemnitee in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such
indemnitee only if such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board
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        Section 2. Right to Advancement of Expenses. In addition to the right to
indemnification conferred in Section 1 of this Article IX, an indemnitee shall
also have the right to be paid by the Corporation the expenses (including
attorneys' fees) incurred in defending any such proceeding in advance of its
final disposition (hereinafter an "advancement of expenses"); provided, however,
that, if the Delaware General Corporation Law requires, an advancement of
expenses incurred by an indemnitee in his or her capacity as a director or
officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by
such indemnitee, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit
plan) shall be made only upon delivery to the Corporation of an undertaking
(hereinafter an "undertaking"), by or on behalf of such indemnitee, to repay all
amounts so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined by final judicial
decision from which there is no further right to appeal (hereinafter a "final
adjudication") that such indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified for such
expenses under this Section 2 or otherwise.

        Section 3. Right of Indemnitee to Bring Suit. If a claim under Section 1
or 2 of this Article IX is not paid in full by the Corporation within sixty (60)
days after a written claim has been received by the Corporation, except in the
case of a claim for an advancement of expenses, in which case the applicable
period shall be twenty (20) days, the indemnitee may at any time thereafter
bring suit against the Corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim. If
successful in whole or in part in any such suit, or in a suit brought by the
Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses pursuant to the terms of an
undertaking, the indemnitee shall be entitled to be paid also the expense of
prosecuting or defending such suit. In (i) any suit brought by the indemnitee to
enforce a right to indemnification hereunder (but not in a suit brought by the
indemnitee to enforce a right to an advancement of expenses) it shall be a
defense that, and (ii) in any suit brought by the Corporation to recover an
advancement of expenses pursuant to the terms of an undertaking, the Corporation
shall be entitled to recover such expenses upon a final adjudication that, the
indemnitee has not met any applicable standard for indemnification set forth in
the Delaware General Corporation Law. Neither the failure of the Corporation
(including its directors who are not parties to such action, a committee of such
directors, independent legal counsel, or its stockholders) to have made a
determination prior to the commencement of such suit that indemnification of the
indemnitee is proper in the circumstances because the indemnitee has met the
applicable standard of conduct set forth in the Delaware General Corporation
Law, nor an actual determination by the Corporation (including its directors who
are not parties to such action, a committee of such directors, independent legal
counsel, or its stockholders) that the indemnitee has not met such applicable
standard of conduct, shall create a presumption that the indemnitee has not met
the applicable standard of conduct or, in the case of such a suit brought by the
indemnitee, be a defense to such suit. In any suit brought by the indemnitee to
enforce a right to indemnification or to an advancement of expenses hereunder,
or brought by the Corporation to recover an advancement of expenses pursuant to
the terms of an undertaking, the burden of proving that the indemnitee is not
entitled to be indemnified, or to such advancement of expenses, under this
Article IX or otherwise shall be on the Corporation.

        Section 4. Non-Exclusivity of Rights. The rights to indemnification and
to the advancement of expenses conferred in this Article IX shall not be
exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire
under any statute, the Corporation's



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Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or
directors or otherwise.

        Section 5. Insurance and Trust Fund. In furtherance and not in
limitation of the powers conferred by statute:

               (1) the Corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to
protect itself and any director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation
or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise
against any expense, liability or loss, whether or not the Corporation would
have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss
under the Delaware General Corporation Law; and

               (2) the Corporation may create a trust fund, grant a security
interest and/or use other means (including, without limitation, letters of
credit, surety bonds and/or other similar arrangements), as well as enter into
contracts providing indemnification to the fullest extent permitted by law, and
including as part thereof provisions with respect to any or all of the
foregoing, to ensure the payment of such amounts as may become necessary to
effect indemnification as provided therein, or elsewhere.

        Section 6. Indemnification of Employees and Agents of the Corporation.
The Corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the Board of
Directors, grant rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses to
any employee or agent of the Corporation to the fullest extent of the provisions
of this Article IX with respect to the indemnification and advancement of
expenses of directors and officers of the Corporation.

        Section 7. Nature of Rights. The rights conferred upon indemnitees in
this Article IX shall be contract rights and such rights shall continue as to an
indemnitee who has ceased to be a director, officer or trustee and shall inure
to the benefit of the indemnitee's heirs, executors and administrators. Any
amendment, alteration or repeal of this Article IX that adversely affects any
right of an indemnitee or its successors shall be prospective only and shall not
limit or eliminate any such right with respect to any proceeding involving any
occurrence or alleged occurrence of any action or omission to act that took
place prior to such amendment or repeal.

                                    ARTICLE X

                                   AMENDMENTS

        In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by law, the
Board of Directors, with the approval of the majority of the Whole Board, is
expressly authorized to adopt, amend and repeal these Bylaws subject to the
power of the holders of capital stock of the Corporation to adopt, amend or
repeal the Bylaws; provided, however, that, with respect to the power of holders
of capital stock to adopt, amend and repeal Bylaws of the Corporation,
notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws or any provision of law
which might otherwise permit a lesser vote or no vote, but in addition to any
affirmative vote of the holders of any particular class or series of the capital
stock of the Corporation required by law, these Bylaws or any preferred stock,
the affirmative vote of the holders of at least eighty percent (80%) of the
voting power of all of the then-outstanding shares



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entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, voting together as a
single class, shall be required to adopt, amend or repeal any provision of these
Bylaws.


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THIS IS TO CERTIFY:

        That I am the duly elected, qualified and acting Secretary of Big 5
Sporting Goods Corporation and that the foregoing Bylaws were adopted as the
Bylaws of said corporation as of the ____ day of __________, 2002, by the Board
of Directors of said corporation and as to Article III, Section 2, by the
holders of at least a majority of the Common Stock, $.01 par value, as of the
____ day of __________, 2002.

        Dated as of _____________________, 2002.


                                            --------------------------------
                                            Gary S. Meade, Secretary



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                                                                     EXHIBIT 5.1

                        [IRELL & MANELLA LLP LETTERHEAD]


                                  June 4, 2002



Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation
2525 E. El Segundo Boulevard
El Segundo, CA  90245

         Re: Registration Statement 333-68094; up to 7,700,000 shares of
             common stock, par value $0.01 per share

Ladies and Gentlemen:

         We have acted as counsel to Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, a
Delaware corporation (the "Company"), in connection with the proposed issuance
and sale by the Company of up to 6,113,343 shares of the Company's Common Stock
(the "Company Shares") and the sale by certain Selling Stockholders of up to
1,586,657 shares of the Company's Common Stock (the "Selling Stockholder
Shares") pursuant to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the
"Registration Statement") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Commission") on August 21, 2001 (File No. 333-68094), as amended by Amendment
No. 1 filed with the Commission on March 17, 2002 and Amendment No. 2 filed with
the Commission on June 4, 2002 (collectively, the "Registration Statement")
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act").

         This opinion is being furnished in accordance with the requirements of
Item 16(a) of Form S-1 and Item 601(b)(5)(i) of Regulation S-K.

         In our capacity as counsel to the Company in connection with such
registration, we are familiar with the proceedings taken by the Company in
connection with the authorization, issuance and sale of the Company Shares and
the sale of the Selling Stockholder Shares. In addition, we have made such legal
and factual examinations and inquiries, including an examination of originals or
copies certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction of such documents,
corporate records and instruments, as we have deemed necessary or appropriate
for purposes of this opinion.

         In our examination, we have assumed the genuineness of all signatures,
the authenticity of all documents submitted to us as originals, and the
conformity to authentic original documents of all documents submitted to us as
copies.



<PAGE>
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation
June 4, 2002
Page 2



         We are opining herein as to the effect on the subject transaction only
of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, and we express no
opinion with respect to the applicability thereto, or the effect thereon, of the
laws of any other jurisdiction or, in the case of Delaware, any other laws, or
as to any matters of municipal law or the laws of any local agencies within any
state.

         Based on and subject to the foregoing, it is our opinion that (i) the
Company Shares and Selling Stockholder Shares have been duly authorized and (ii)
the Company Shares, upon issuance, delivery and payment therefor in the manner
contemplated by the Registration Statement (as amended and supplemented through
the date of issuance), will be validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

         We consent to your filing this opinion as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement and to the reference to our firm contained under the
heading "Legal Matters." In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we
are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of
the Act, the rules and regulations of the Commission promulgated thereunder, or
Item 509 of Regulation S-K.

         This opinion letter is rendered as of the date first written above and
we disclaim any obligation to advise you of facts, circumstances, events or
developments which hereafter may be brought to our attention and which may
alter, affect or modify the opinion expressed herein. Our opinion is expressly
limited to the matters set forth above and we render no opinion, whether by
implication or otherwise, as to any other matters relating to the Company, the
Company Shares or the Selling Stockholder Shares.


                                       Very truly yours,


                                       /s/  Irell & Manella LLP
                                       -----------------------------------------
                                      IRELL & MANELLA LLP


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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.1


                  AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT

                            DATED AS OF JUNE __, 2002

                                  By and Among

                          GREEN EQUITY INVESTORS, L.P.,

                                ROBERT W. MILLER,

                                STEVEN G. MILLER,

                                       and

                        BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION


<PAGE>

                   AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT

        This AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is
entered into as of June __, 2002, by and among Green Equity Investors, L.P., a
Delaware limited partnership ("GEI"), Robert W. Miller ("RW Miller"), Steven G.
Miller ("SG Miller" and together with RW Miller, the "Millers") and Big 5
Sporting Goods Corporation (formerly known as Big 5 Holdings Corp.), a Delaware
corporation (the "Corporation"), with respect to the following facts and
circumstances:

        A. The Corporation, GEI and the Millers are parties to that certain
Stockholders Agreement dated as of November 13, 1997 (the "Prior Agreement") and
GEI and the Company (or predecessors thereto) are parties to various agreements
relating to registration of the Company's securities (collectively, the
"Registration Rights Agreements").

        B. The Corporation currently contemplates consummating an initial public
offering (the "IPO") of shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share
(the "Common Stock").

        C. The Corporation, GEI and the Millers desire to amend and restate the
Prior Agreement and to clarify the application of the Registration Rights
Agreements effective upon the consummation of the IPO.

        NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

                                    ARTICLE 1
                                   Definitions

                1.1 Definitions. In addition to certain terms that are defined
elsewhere herein, as used in this Agreement, the following definitions shall
apply:

                        1.1.1 "Affiliate" means, with respect to any Person, any
other Person (other than the Corporation) directly or indirectly, through one or
more intermediaries, controlling, controlled by or under common control with any
such Person and, when used with reference to any natural Person, shall also
include such Person's spouse and dependent children sharing the same household
and trusts for the benefit of any of the foregoing Persons. The term "control"
(including the terms "controlling," "controlled by" and "under common control
with") means the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause
the direction of the management and policies of a Person, whether through the
ownership of voting securities of a Person, by contract or otherwise. The term
Affiliate shall not be understood to apply to any of the limited partners of GEI
solely as the result of their status as such.

                        1.1.2 "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.


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                        1.1.3 "Person" means an association, a corporation, an
individual, a partnership, a limited liability company or limited liability
partnership, a trust or any other entity, association or organization.

                        1.1.4 "Securities Act" means the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

                                    ARTICLE 2
                    Board Representation and Voting Agreement

                2.1 Board of Directors.

                        2.1.1 Board Composition. So long as GEI beneficially
owns at least 5% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, GEI shall be
entitled to designate one (1) member for nomination to the Board of Directors of
the Corporation. The member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation
designated by GEI is referred to herein as the "GEI Nominee." The Board of
Directors of the Corporation will nominate the GEI Nominee for election to such
Board of Directors as part of the slate of directors nominated and recommended
for election to the Board of Directors. If the Board of Directors of the
Corporation raises a reasonable objection with GEI as to a particular nominee,
GEI will be permitted to name another nominee as to which there is not a
reasonable objection. The Millers shall, and shall cause all Affiliates over
whom they have control to, and shall use their best efforts to cause any of
their Affiliates whom they do not control to, vote any and all shares of Common
Stock beneficially owned by them for the GEI Nominee.

                        2.1.2 Vacancies; Action by Board of Directors. If a
vacancy is created on the Board of Directors of the Corporation by reason of the
death, disability, removal or resignation of the GEI Nominee, GEI, by written
notice to the Corporation, shall be entitled to designate a new GEI Nominee to
fill such vacancy, and the Corporation shall cause the remaining directors to
meet within ten (10) business days after receipt of such notice for the purpose
of electing the designated new nominee to fill such vacancy, subject to the
provisions of Section 2.1.1 as to reasonable objections. If GEI fails to
designate a representative to fill a directorship pursuant to the terms of this
Article 2 within thirty (30) days of such date that the GEI Nominee ceased to so
serve, the election of a person to such directorship shall be accomplished in
accordance with the Corporation's Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws and
applicable law; provided that GEI will again have the ability to nominate a GEI
Nominee as provided in Section 2.1.1 at the time other Directors are next
nominated for election by the Corporation's stockholders.

                2.2 Voting of Shares; Representation at Meetings. During the
term of this Agreement, GEI shall vote and cause to be voted all shares of
Common Stock beneficially owned by GEI and Affiliates it controls and shall use
its best efforts to cause Affiliates it does not control to so vote, for SG
Miller and RW Miller at each meeting of the stockholders of the Company at which
either or both of them are nominees to the Board of Directors of the
Corporation. GEI shall cause all shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by
GEI and Affiliates it controls, and shall use its best efforts to cause
Affiliates it does not control, to be represented, in person or by proxy, at all
meetings of holders of


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shares of Common Stock, so that such shares may be counted for the purpose of
determining the presence of a quorum at such meetings.

                                    ARTICLE 3
                              Transfer Restrictions

                3.1 Sale or Transfer of Shares. During the term of this
Agreement, GEI will not, and will not permit Affiliates it controls and shall
use its best efforts to cause Affiliates it does not control to, directly or
indirectly, sell, pledge, encumber or otherwise transfer, or agree to sell,
pledge, encumber or otherwise transfer, any shares of Common Stock, except in
accordance with the Securities Act (including Rule 144 and any other applicable
exemption, or pursuant to the registration thereof).

                3.2 Registration Rights. GEI, the Millers and the Corporation
agree that the provisions of this Agreement incorporate by reference specified
provisions and otherwise supersede the Registration Rights Agreements. From and
after the effective date of this Agreement, GEI shall have the registration
rights set forth in Section 4 of that certain Stock Subscription Agreement dated
as of September 25, 1992 between GEI and Big 5 Corporation (the "1992
Agreement"); provided that Holders (as defined in the 1992 Agreement) with 8% or
more of the outstanding Common Stock will be entitled to request such
registration and such request must cover 8% or more of the outstanding Common
Stock. The registration provided for in Section 4(a) of the 1992 Agreement will
not be considered to have been effected, however, if any Holder shall have been
prevented from including at least 50% of the Common Stock such Holder requests
to have included in the requested registration. The remaining provisions of
Section 4 shall continue to apply, provided that the Holders may request that
each registration pursuant to Section 4(a) remain effective for no less than 180
days.

                                    ARTICLE 4
                         Representations and Warranties

                4.1 Representations and Warranties of the Corporation.

                The Corporation represents and warrants to GEI and the Millers
as follows:

                        4.1.1 Organization. It is a corporation duly organized
and validly existing under the laws of the State of Delaware.

                        4.1.2 Authority. It has full corporate power and
authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and to consummate the
transactions contemplated hereby.

                        4.1.3 Binding Obligation. The execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by it and the consummation by it of the
transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all
necessary corporate action on its part, and, assuming the due authorization,
execution and delivery of this Agreement by each of the other parties hereto,
this Agreement constitutes its binding obligation, enforceable against it in
accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency,


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reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws and equitable principles
relating to or limiting creditors' rights generally.

                        4.1.4 No Conflict. The execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by it and the consummation by it of the
transactions contemplated hereby will not, with or without the giving of notice
or the lapse of time or both, (i) violate any provision of law, statute, rule or
regulation to which it is subject, (ii) violate any order, judgment or decree
applicable to it, or (iii) conflict with, or result in a breach or default
under, any term or condition of its Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws or
any material agreement or other material instrument to which it is a party or by
which it or its property is bound or affected.

                4.2 Representations and Warranties of GEI. GEI represents and
warrants to the Millers and to the Corporation as follows:

                        4.2.1 Organization. It is a limited partnership duly
organized and validly existing under the laws of its state of organization.

                        4.2.2 Authority. It has full limited partnership power
and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and to consummate
the transactions contemplated hereby.

                        4.2.3 Binding Obligation. The execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by it and the consummation by it of the
transactions contemplated hereby have been duly and validly authorized by all
necessary action on its part, and, assuming the due authorization, execution and
delivery of this Agreement by each of the other parties hereto, this Agreement
constitutes its binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with
its terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium and other similar laws and equitable principles relating to or
limiting creditors' rights generally.

                        4.2.4 No Conflict. The execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by it and the consummation by it of the
transactions contemplated hereby will not, with or without the giving of notice
or the lapse of time or both, (i) violate any provision of law, statute, rule or
regulation to which it is subject, (ii) violate any order, judgment or decree
applicable to it, or (iii) conflict with, or result in a breach or default
under, any term or condition of its limited partnership agreement or equivalent
governing documents or any material agreement or other material instrument to
which it is a party or by which it or its property is bound or affected.

                4.3 Representations and Warranties of the Millers. Each of the
Millers, severally and not jointly, represents and warrants to GEI and to the
Corporation as follows:

                        4.3.1 Authority. He has full power and authority to
execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions
contemplated hereby.

                        4.3.2 Binding Obligation. Assuming the due
authorization, execution and delivery of this Agreement by each of the other
parties hereto, this Agreement constitutes his binding obligation, enforceable
against him in accordance with its terms,


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except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium
and other similar laws and equitable principles relating to or limiting
creditors' rights generally.

                        4.3.3 No Conflict. The execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement by him and the consummation by him of the
transactions contemplated hereby will not, with or without the giving of notice
or the lapse of time or both, (i) violate any provision of law, statute, rule or
regulation to which he is subject, (ii) violate any order, judgment or decree
applicable to him, or (iii) conflict with, or result in a breach or default
under, any term or condition of any material agreement or other material
instrument to which he is a party or by which he or his property is bound or
affected.

                                    ARTICLE 5
                                  Miscellaneous

                5.1 Effective Date. This Agreement shall be effective upon the
consummation of the IPO. If the IPO has not been consummated as of August 31,
2002, this Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force and effect. The
Prior Agreement and the Registration Rights Agreements shall remain in full
force and effect until this Agreement becomes effective.

                5.2 Termination. This Agreement shall terminate on, and be of no
further force and effect after, the date that GEI and its Affiliates
beneficially own less than five percent (5%) of the outstanding Common Stock.

                5.3 Notices. All notices, requests, claims, demands and other
communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been
duly given upon receipt if delivered personally or sent by facsimile
transmission (receipt of which is confirmed) or by courier service promising
overnight delivery (with delivery confirmed the next day) or three (3) business
days after sent by registered or certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt
requested). Notices shall be addressed as follows:

        To the Corporation:  Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation
                             2525 East El Segundo Boulevard
                             El Segundo, California 90245
                             Attention: Gary Meade, General Counsel
                             Facsimile: (310) 297-7592

        With a copy to:      Irell & Manella LLP
                             1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900
                             Los Angeles, California 90067
                             Attention:  Andrew W. Gross, Esq.
                             Facsimile:  (310) 277-1010

        To GEI:              Green Equity Investors, L.P.
                             c/o Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.
                             11111 Santa Monica Boulevard
                             Suite 2000
                             Los Angeles, California 90025


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                             Attention:  Jonathan Sokoloff
                             Facsimile:  (310) 954-0404

        To the Millers:      Robert W. Miller
                             Steven G. Miller
                             c/o Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation
                             2525 East El Segundo Boulevard
                             El Segundo, California 90245
                             Facsimile:  (310) 297-7595

Any party may from time to time change its address for the purpose of notices by
a similar notice specifying the new address but no such change shall be
effective as against any Person until such Person shall have actually received
it.

                5.4 Specific Performance. The parties hereto agree that if any
of the provisions of this Agreement were not performed in accordance with their
specific terms or were otherwise breached, irreparable damage would occur, no
adequate remedy at law would exist and damages would be difficult to determine,
and that the parties shall be entitled to specific performance of the terms
hereof (without requirement to post bond), in addition to any and all other
remedies at law or in equity.

                5.5 Amendment; Waiver. Except as provided in Section 5.10, this
Agreement may be amended, modified, supplemented or terminated only by a written
instrument signed by the Corporation, GEI and the Millers. No provision of this
Agreement may be waived orally, but only by a written instrument signed by the
party against whom enforcement of such waiver is sought. No alteration,
modification or impairment shall be implied by reason of any previous waiver,
extension of time, delay or omission in exercise, or other indulgence.

                5.6 Further Assurances. Each party hereto agrees to execute any
and all further documents and writings and to perform such other actions which
may be or become necessary or expedient to effectuate and carry out this
Agreement. GEI and each of the Millers will, and will cause its or his
Affiliates it or he controls, to provide the Corporation, with the stock
certificates representing its or his or its or his Affiliates shares of Common
Stock so that such certificates may be imprinted with an appropriate legend with
regard to the terms and existence of this Agreement.

                5.7 No Third-Party Benefits. None of the provisions of this
Agreement shall be for the benefit of, or enforceable by, any third-party
beneficiary.

                5.8 Interpretation. For all purposes of this Agreement, except
as otherwise expressly provided, all terms defined herein include the plural as
well as the singular and the words "include," "includes" and "including" shall
be deemed in each case to be followed by the words "without limitation."

                5.9 Assignability. Except as provided herein, this Agreement
shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the
parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. The right
to designate a member of the Board


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of Directors of the Corporation set forth in Section 2.1 hereunder may not be
assigned or transferred.

                5.10 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to
be illegal, invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction or
as a result of future legislative action, and if the rights or obligations of
any party hereto under this Agreement will not be materially and adversely
affected thereby, (a) such provision will be fully severable, (b) this Agreement
will be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable
provision had never comprised a part hereof, (c) the remaining provisions of
this Agreement will remain in full force and effect and will not be affected by
the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its severance herefrom and
(d) in lieu of such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision, there will be
added automatically as a part of this Agreement a legal, valid and enforceable
provision as similar in terms to such illegal, invalid or unenforceable
provision as may be possible.

                5.11 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the final and
entire agreement among the parties with respect to the matters contemplated
hereby and supersedes all written or verbal representations, warranties,
commitments and other understandings prior to the date hereof, except, with
respect to the Registration Rights Agreements, as expressly herein incorporated.
No reference shall be made to any draft of this Agreement for purposes of
interpretation or resolution of ambiguity or otherwise.

                5.12 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard
to principles of conflicts of law.

                5.13 Attorneys' Fees. In any suit or proceeding arising out of
this Agreement to interpret or enforce any provision of this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses and
reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by such party in connection with such suit
or proceeding.

                5.14 Captions. The descriptive headings herein are inserted for
convenience only and are not intended to be part of or to affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.

                5.15 Information Regarding Beneficial Ownership. GEI and each of
the Millers agrees to promptly provide to the Corporation any information or
representations that the Corporation may request regarding its or his and its or
his Affiliates' beneficial ownership of Common Stock.

                5.16 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which
together shall constitute one and the same instrument.


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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement
as of the day and year first set forth above.

                                            GREEN EQUITY INVESTORS L.P.,
                                            a Delaware limited partnership

                                            By:    Leonard Green & Associates
                                                   General Partner

                                                   By:
                                                      --------------------------
                                                      General Partner


                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Robert W. Miller


                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Steven G. Miller


                                            BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION,
                                            a Delaware corporation

                                            By:
                                               ---------------------------------
                                               Name:
                                               Title:




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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.4




                        BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION

                            2002 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN

1. Purposes of the Plan.  The purposes of this Plan are:

        (a) to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of
substantial responsibility,

        (b) to provide additional incentive to selected key Employees,
Consultants and Directors, and

        (c) to promote the success of the Company's business.

2. Definitions. For the purposes of this Plan, the following terms will have the
following meanings:

        (a) "ADMINISTRATOR" means the Board or any of its Committees that
administer the Plan, in accordance with Section 4.

        (b) "APPLICABLE LAWS" means the legal requirements relating to the
administration of and issuance of securities under stock incentive plans,
including, without limitation, the requirements of state corporations law,
federal and state securities law, federal and state tax law, and the
requirements of any stock exchange or quotation system upon which the Shares may
then be listed or quoted. For all purposes of this Plan, references to statutes
and regulations shall be deemed to include any successor statutes and
regulations, to the extent reasonably appropriate as determined by the
Administrator.

        (c) "BOARD" means the Board of Directors of the Company.

        (d) "CAUSE" shall have the meaning set forth in an Optionee's employment
or consulting agreement with the Company (if any), or if not defined therein,
shall mean (i) acts or omissions by the Optionee which constitute intentional
material misconduct or a knowing violation of a material policy of the Company
or any of its subsidiaries, (ii) the Optionee personally receiving a benefit in
money, property or services from the Company or any of its subsidiaries or from
another person dealing with the Company or any of its subsidiaries, in material
violation of applicable law or Company policy, (iii) an act of fraud,
conversion, misappropriation, or embezzlement by the Optionee or his conviction
of, or entering a guilty plea or plea of no contest with respect to, a felony,
or the equivalent thereof (other than DUI), or (iv) any material misuse or
improper disclosure of confidential or proprietary information of the Company.

        (e) "CODE" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. For all
purposes of this Plan, references to Code sections shall be deemed to include
any successor Code sections, to the extent reasonably appropriate as determined
by the Administrator.

        (f) "COMMITTEE" means a Committee appointed by the Board in accordance
with Section 4.


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        (g) "COMMON STOCK" means the common stock, $0.01 par value per share, of
the Company.

        (h) "COMPANY" means Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, a Delaware
corporation.

        (i) "CONSULTANT" means any natural person, including an advisor, engaged
by the Company or a Parent or Subsidiary to render bona fide services and who is
compensated for such services; provided, however, that the term "Consultant"
does not include (i) Employees or (ii) Directors who are paid only a director's
fee by the Company or who are not compensated by the Company for their services
as Directors. Notwithstanding the foregoing, "Consultant" shall not include an
individual who provides services in connection with the offer and sale of
securities in a capital-raising transaction or services that directly or
indirectly promote or maintain a market for the Company's securities.

        (j) "CONTINUOUS STATUS AS AN EMPLOYEE, DIRECTOR OR CONSULTANT" means
that the employment, director or consulting relationship is not interrupted or
terminated by the Company, any Parent or Subsidiary, or by the Employee,
Director or Consultant. Continuous Status as an Employee, Director or Consultant
will not be considered interrupted in the case of: (i) any leave of absence
approved by the Board, including sick leave, military leave, or any other
personal leave, provided, however, that for purposes of Incentive Stock Options,
any such leave may not exceed 90 days, unless reemployment upon the expiration
of such leave is guaranteed by contract (including certain Company policies) or
statute; or (ii) transfers between locations of the Company or between the
Company, its Parent, its Subsidiaries or its successor.

        (k) "DIRECTOR" means a member of the Board.

        (l) "DISABILITY" means total and permanent disability as defined in
Section 22(e)(3) of the Code.

        (m) "EMPLOYEE" means any person, including Officers and Directors
employed as a common law employee by the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of
the Company. Neither service as a Director nor payment of a director's fee by
the Company will be sufficient, in and of itself, to constitute "employment" by
the Company.

        (n) "EXCHANGE ACT" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.

        (o) "FAIR MARKET VALUE" means, as of any date, the value of Common Stock
determined as follows:

                (i)     If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock
                        exchange or a national market system, including without
                        limitation, NASDAQ's National Market, the Fair Market
                        Value of a Share of Common Stock will be the closing
                        sales price for such stock (or the closing bid, if no
                        sales are reported) as quoted on that system or exchange
                        (or the system or exchange with the greatest volume of
                        trading in Common Stock) on the last market trading day
                        prior to the day of determination, as reported in The
                        Wall Street Journal or any other source the
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                (ii)    If the Common Stock is quoted on the NASDAQ system (but
                        not on NASDAQ's National Market) or is regularly quoted
                        by recognized securities dealers but selling prices are
                        not reported, the Fair Market Value of a Share of Common
                        Stock will be the mean between the high bid and low
                        asked prices for the Common Stock on the last market
                        trading day prior to the day of determination, as
                        reported in The Wall Street Journal or any other source
                        the Administrator considers reliable.

                (iii)   If the Common Stock is not traded as set forth above,
                        the Fair Market Value will be determined in good faith
                        by the Administrator with reference to the earnings
                        history, book value and prospects of the Company in
                        light of market conditions generally, and any other
                        factors the Administrator considers appropriate, such
                        determination by the Administrator to be final,
                        conclusive and binding.

        (p) "FAMILY MEMBER" means any child, stepchild, grandchild, parent,
stepparent, grandparent, spouse, former spouse, sibling, niece, nephew,
mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or
sister-in-law, including adoptive relationships, any person sharing the
Optionee's household (other than a tenant or employee), a trust in which these
persons (or the Optionee) control the management of assets, and any other entity
in which these persons (or the Optionee) own more than fifty percent of the
voting interests.

        (q) "GRANT NOTICE" shall mean a written notice evidencing certain terms
and conditions of an individual Option grant. The Grant Notice is part of the
Option Agreement.

        (r) "INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION" means an Option intended to qualify as an
incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code and the
regulations promulgated thereunder.

        (s) "NASDAQ" means the Nasdaq Stock Market.

        (t) "NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION" means an Option not intended to qualify
as an Incentive Stock Option.

        (u) "OFFICER" means a person who is an officer of the Company within the
meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder.

        (v) "OPTION" means a stock option granted under this Plan.

        (w) "OPTION AGREEMENT" means a written agreement between the Company and
an Optionee evidencing the terms and conditions of an individual Option grant.
Each Option Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of this Plan.

        (x) "OPTION EXCHANGE PROGRAM" means a program in which outstanding
Options are surrendered in exchange for Options with a lower exercise price.

        (y) "OPTIONED STOCK" means the Common Stock subject to an Option.



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        (z) "OPTIONEE" means an Employee, Consultant or Director who holds an
outstanding Option.

        (aa) "PARENT" means a "parent corporation" with respect to the Company,
whether now or later existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.

        (bb) "PLAN" means this 2002 Stock Incentive Plan.

        (cc) "SECTION" means, except as otherwise specified, a section of this
Plan.

        (dd) "SHARE" means a share of the Common Stock, as adjusted in
accordance with Section 14.

        (ee) "SUBSIDIARY" means a "subsidiary corporation" with respect to the
Company, whether now or later existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the
Code.

3. Stock Subject to the Plan. Subject to the provisions of Section 14 of the
Plan, the maximum aggregate number of Shares which may be issued under the Plan
will initially be 3,645,000 Shares of Common Stock. The Shares may be
authorized, but unissued, or reacquired Common Stock.

        If an Option expires or becomes unexercisable without having been
exercised in full, or is surrendered pursuant to an Option Exchange Program, the
Shares that were not purchased which were subject thereto will become available
for future grant under the Plan (unless the Plan has terminated). If the Company
reacquires Shares which were issued pursuant to the exercise of an Option,
however, those reacquired Shares will not be available for future grant under
the Plan.

4. Administration of the Plan.

        (a) Procedure.

                (i)     Composition of the Administrator. The Plan will be
                        administered by (A) the Board, or (B) a Committee
                        designated by the Board, which Committee will be
                        constituted to satisfy Applicable Laws. Once appointed,
                        a Committee will serve in its designated capacity until
                        otherwise directed by the Board. The Board may increase
                        the size of the Committee and appoint additional
                        members, remove members (with or without cause) and
                        substitute new members, fill vacancies (however caused),
                        and remove all members of the Committee and thereafter
                        directly administer the Plan. Notwithstanding the
                        foregoing, unless the Board expressly resolves to the
                        contrary, from and after such time as the Company is
                        registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act,
                        the Plan will be administered only by a Committee, which
                        will then consist solely of persons who are both
                        "non-employee directors" within the meaning of Rule
                        16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act and "outside
                        directors" within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the
                        Code; provided, however, the failure of the Committee to
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                        are both "non-employee directors" and "outside
                        directors" shall not render ineffective or void any
                        awards or grants made by, or other actions taken by,
                        such Committee.

                (ii)    Multiple Administrative Bodies. The Plan may be
                        administered by different bodies with respect to
                        Directors, Officers who are not Directors, and Employees
                        and Consultants who are neither Directors nor Officers.

        (b) Powers of the Administrator. Subject to the provisions of the Plan,
and in the case of a Committee, subject to the specific duties delegated by the
Board to that Committee, the Administrator will have the authority, in its
discretion:

                (i)     to determine the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock,
                        in accordance with Section 2(o);

                (ii)    to select the Consultants, Employees or Directors to
                        whom Options may be granted;

                (iii)   to determine whether and to what extent Options are
                        granted, and whether Options are intended as Incentive
                        Stock Options or Nonqualified Stock Options;

                (iv)    to determine the number of Shares to be covered by each
                        Option granted;

                (v)     to approve forms of Grant Notices, Option Agreements and
                        other documents under the Plan;

                (vi)    to determine the terms and conditions, not inconsistent
                        with the terms of this Plan, of any grant of Options,
                        including, but not limited to, (A) the Options' exercise
                        price, (B) the time or times when Options may be
                        exercised, which may be based on performance criteria or
                        other reasonable conditions such as Continuous Status as
                        an Employee, Director or Consultant, (C) any vesting
                        acceleration or waiver of forfeiture restrictions, and
                        any restriction or limitation regarding any Option or
                        Optioned Stock, based in each case on factors that the
                        Administrator determines in its sole discretion,
                        including but not limited to a requirement subjecting
                        the Optioned Stock to (i) certain restrictions on
                        transfer (including without limitation a prohibition on
                        transfer for a specified period of time and/or a right
                        of first refusal in favor of the Company), and (ii) a
                        right of repurchase in favor of the Company upon
                        termination of the Optionee's Continuous Status as an
                        Employee, Director or Consultant;

                (vii)   to determine whether, to what extent and under what
                        circumstances Common Stock and other amounts payable
                        with respect to a grant of Options under this Plan will
                        be deferred either automatically or at the



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                        election of the participant (including providing for and
                        determining the amount, if any, of any deemed earnings
                        on any deferred amount during any deferral period);

                (viii)  to reduce the exercise price of any Option to the Fair
                        Market Value at the time of the reduction, if the Fair
                        Market Value of the Common Stock covered by that Option
                        has declined since the date it was granted;

                (ix)    to construe and interpret the terms of this Plan;

                (x)     to prescribe, amend, and rescind rules and regulations
                        relating to the administration of this Plan;

                (xi)    to modify or amend each Option, subject to Section
                        16(c);

                (xii)   to authorize any person to execute on behalf of the
                        Company any instrument required to effect the grant of
                        an Option previously granted by the Administrator;

                (xiii)  to institute an Option Exchange Program;

                (xiv)   to accelerate the vesting or exercisability of an
                        Option;

                (xv)    to determine the terms and restrictions applicable to
                        Options; and

                (xvi)   to make all other determinations it considers necessary
                        or advisable for administering this Plan.

        (c) Effect of Administrator's Decision. The Administrator's decisions,
determinations and interpretations will be final and binding on all holders of
Options.

5. Eligibility. Options granted under this Plan may be Incentive Stock Options
or Nonqualified Stock Options, as determined by the Administrator at the time of
grant. Nonqualified Stock Options may be granted to Employees, Consultants and
Directors. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to Employees. If
otherwise eligible, an Employee, Consultant or Director who has been granted an
Option may be granted additional Options.

6. Limitations on Grants of Incentive Stock Options. Each Option will be
designated in the Grant Notice as either an Incentive Stock Option or a
Nonqualified Stock Option. However, notwithstanding such designations, if the
Shares subject to an Optionee's Incentive Stock Options (granted under all plans
of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary), which become exercisable for the
first time during any calendar year, have a Fair Market Value in excess of
$100,000, the Options accounting for this excess will be treated as Nonqualified
Stock Options. For purposes of this Section 6, Incentive Stock Options will be
taken into account in the order in which they were granted, and the Fair Market
Value of the Shares will be determined as of the time of grant.



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7. Limit on Annual Grants to Individuals. From and after such time as the
Company is required to be registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Exchange Act,
no Optionee may receive grants, during any fiscal year of the Company or portion
thereof, of Options which, in the aggregate, cover more than 546,750 Shares,
subject to adjustment as provided in Section 14. If an Option expires or
terminates for any reason without having been exercised in full, the unpurchased
shares subject to that expired or terminated Option will continue to count
against the maximum numbers of shares for which Options may be granted to an
Optionee during any fiscal year of the Company or portion thereof.

8. Term of the Plan. Subject to Section 20, this Plan will become effective upon
the earlier to occur of its adoption by the Board or its approval by the
shareholders of the Company as described in Section 20. It will continue in
effect for a term of ten years unless terminated earlier under Section 16.
Unless otherwise provided in this Plan, its termination will not affect the
validity of any Option outstanding at the date of termination.

9. Term of Option. The term of each Option will be stated in the Option
Agreement; provided, however, that in no event may the term be more than ten
years from the date of grant. In addition, in the case of an Incentive Stock
Option granted to an Optionee who, at the time the Incentive Stock Option is
granted, owns stock representing more than ten percent of the voting power of
all classes of capital stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the
term of the Incentive Stock Option will be five years from the date of grant or
any shorter term specified in the Option Agreement.

10. Option Exercise Price and Consideration.

        (a) Exercise Price of Incentive Stock Options. The exercise price for
Shares to be issued pursuant to exercise of an Incentive Stock Option will be
determined by the Administrator; provided, however, that the per Share exercise
price will be no less than 100% of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date
of grant; and provided further that in the case of an Incentive Stock Option
granted to an Employee who, at the time the Incentive Stock Option is granted,
owns stock representing more than ten percent of the voting power of all classes
of capital stock of the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary, the per Share
exercise price will be no less than 110% of the Fair Market Value per Share on
the date of grant.

        (b) Exercise Price of Nonqualified Stock Options. In the case of a
Nonqualified Stock Option, the exercise price for Shares to be issued pursuant
to the exercise of any such Option will be determined by the Administrator.

        (c) Waiting Period and Exercise Dates. At the time an Option is granted,
the Administrator will fix the period within which the Option may be exercised
and will determine any conditions which must be satisfied before the Option may
be exercised. Exercise of an Option may be conditioned upon performance criteria
or other reasonable conditions such as Continuous Status as an Employee,
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        (d) Form of Consideration. The Administrator will determine the
acceptable form of consideration for exercising an Option, including the method
of payment. Such consideration may consist partially or entirely of:

                (i)     cash;

                (ii)    a promissory note made by the Optionee in favor of the
                        Company;

                (iii)   other Shares which have a Fair Market Value on the date
                        of surrender equal to the aggregate exercise price of
                        the Shares as to which an Option will be exercised;

                (iv)    delivery of a properly executed exercise notice together
                        with any other documentation as the Administrator and
                        the Optionee's broker, if applicable, require to effect
                        an exercise of the Option and delivery to the Company of
                        the sale or loan proceeds required to pay the exercise
                        price; or

                (v)     any other consideration and method of payment for the
                        issuance of Shares to the extent permitted by Applicable
                        Laws.

11. Exercise of Option.

        (a) Procedure for Exercise; Rights as a Shareholder. Any Option granted
hereunder will be exercisable according to the terms of the Plan and at times
and under conditions determined by the Administrator and set forth in the Option
Agreement; provided, however, that an Option may not be exercised for a fraction
of a Share.

        An Option will be deemed exercised when the Company receives: (i)
written notice of exercise (in accordance with the Option Agreement) from the
person entitled to exercise the Option, (ii) full payment for the Shares with
respect to which the Option is exercised, and (iii) all representations,
indemnifications and documents reasonably requested by the Administrator. Full
payment may consist of any consideration and method of payment authorized by the
Administrator and permitted by the Option Agreement and this Plan. Shares issued
upon exercise of an Option will be issued in the name of the Optionee or, if
requested by the Optionee, in the name of the Optionee and his or her spouse.
Until the stock certificate evidencing such Shares is issued (as evidenced by
the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized
transfer agent of the Company), no right to vote or receive dividends or any
other rights as a shareholder will exist with respect to the Optioned Stock,
notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. Subject to the provisions of
Sections 13, 17, and 18, the Company will issue (or cause to be issued) such
stock certificate promptly after the Option is exercised. No adjustment will be
made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the
date the stock certificate is issued, except as provided in Section 14 of the
Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Administrator in its discretion may
require the Company to retain possession of any certificate evidencing Shares of
Common Stock acquired upon exercise of an Option, if those Shares remain subject
to repurchase under the provisions of the Option Agreement or any other
agreement between the Company and the Optionee, or if those Shares are
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        Exercising an Option in any manner will decrease the number of Shares
thereafter available, both for purposes of this Plan and for sale under the
Option, by the number of Shares as to which the Option is exercised.

        (b) Termination of Employment or Consulting Relationship or
Directorship. If an Optionee holds exercisable Options on the date his or her
Continuous Status as an Employee, Director or Consultant terminates (other than
because of termination due to Cause, death or Disability), the Optionee may
exercise the Options that were vested and exercisable as of the date of
termination for a period of 90 days following such termination (or such other
period as is set forth in the Option Agreement or determined by the
Administrator). If the Optionee is not entitled to exercise his or her entire
Option at the date of such termination, the Shares covered by the unexercisable
portion of the Option will revert to the Plan. If the Optionee does not exercise
an Option within the time specified above after termination, that Option will
expire, and the Shares covered by it will revert to the Plan.

        (c) Disability of Optionee. If an Optionee holds exercisable Options on
the date his or her Continuous Status as an Employee, Director or Consultant
terminates because of Disability, the Optionee may exercise the Options that
were vested and exercisable as of the date of termination for a period of twelve
months following such termination (or such other period as is set forth in the
Option Agreement or determined by the Administrator). If the Optionee is not
entitled to exercise his or her entire Option at the date of such termination,
the Shares covered by the unexercisable portion of the Option will revert to the
Plan. If the Optionee does not exercise an Option within the time specified
above after termination, that Option will expire, and the Shares covered by it
will revert to the Plan.

        (d) Death of Optionee. If an Optionee holds exercisable Options on the
date his or her death, the Optionee's estate or a person who acquired the right
to exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance may exercise the Options that
were vested and exercisable as of the date of death for a period of twelve
months following the date of death (or such other period as is set forth in the
Option Agreement or determined by the Administrator). If the Optionee is not
entitled to exercise his or her entire Option at the date of death, the Shares
covered by the unexercisable portion of the Option will revert to the Plan. If
the Optionee's estate or a person who acquired the right to exercise the Option
by bequest or inheritance does not exercise an Option within the time specified
above after termination, that Option will expire, and the Shares covered by it
will revert to the Plan.

        (e) Termination for Cause. If an Optionee's Continuous Status as an
Employee, Director or Consultant is terminated for Cause, then all Options
(including any vested Options) held by Optionee shall immediately be terminated
and cancelled.

        (f) Disqualifying Dispositions of Incentive Stock Options. If Common
Stock acquired upon exercise of any Incentive Stock Option is disposed of in a
disposition that, under Section 422 of the Code, disqualifies the holder from
the application of Section 421(a) of the Code, the holder of the Common Stock
immediately before the disposition will comply with any requirements imposed by
the Company in order to enable the Company to secure the related income tax
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12. Non-Transferability of Options.

        (a) No Transfer. An Option may not be sold, pledged, assigned,
hypothecated, transferred, or disposed of in any manner other than by will or by
the laws of descent or distribution and may be exercised, during the lifetime of
the Optionee, only by the Optionee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent
that the Administrator so authorizes at the time a Nonqualified Stock Option is
granted or amended, (i) such Option may be assigned pursuant to a qualified
domestic relations order as defined by the Code, and exercised by the spouse of
the Optionee who obtained such Option pursuant to such qualified domestic
relations order, and (ii) such Option may be assigned, in whole or in part,
during the Optionee's lifetime to one or more Family Members of the Optionee.
Rights under the assigned portion may be exercised by the Family Member(s) who
acquire a proprietary interest in such Option pursuant to the assignment. The
terms applicable to the assigned portion shall be the same as those in effect
for the Option immediately before such assignment and shall be set forth in such
documents issued to the assignee as the Administrator deems appropriate.

        (b) Designation of Beneficiary. An Optionee may file a written
designation of a beneficiary who is to receive any Options that remain
unexercised in the event of the Optionee's death. If a participant is married
and the designated beneficiary is not the spouse, spousal consent will be
required for the designation to be effective. The Optionee may change such
designation of beneficiary at any time by written notice to the Administrator,
subject to the above spousal consent requirement.

        (c) Effect of No Designation. If an Optionee dies and there is no
beneficiary validly designated and living at the time of the Optionee's death,
the Company will deliver such Optionee's Options to the executor or
administrator of his or her estate, or if no such executor or administrator has
been appointed (to the knowledge of the Company), the Company, in its
discretion, may deliver such Options to the spouse or to any one or more
dependents or relatives of the Optionee, or if no spouse, dependent or relative
is known to the Company, then to such other person as the Company may designate.

        (d) Death of Spouse or Dissolution of Marriage. If an Optionee
designates his or her spouse as beneficiary, that designation will be deemed
automatically revoked if the Optionee's marriage is later dissolved. Similarly,
any designation of a beneficiary will be deemed automatically revoked upon the
death of the beneficiary if the beneficiary predeceases the Optionee. Without
limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, the interest in Options of a
spouse of an Optionee who has predeceased the Optionee or (except as provided in
Section 12(a) regarding qualified domestic relations orders) whose marriage has
been dissolved will automatically pass to the Optionee, and will not be
transferable by such spouse in any manner, including but not limited to such
spouse's will, nor will any such interest pass under the laws of intestate
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13. Withholding Taxes. The Company will have the right to take whatever steps
the Administrator deems necessary or appropriate to comply with all applicable
federal, state, local, and employment tax withholding requirements, and the
Company's obligations to deliver Shares upon the exercise of an Option will be
conditioned upon compliance with all such withholding tax requirements. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, upon the exercise of an Option, the
Company will have the right to withhold taxes from any other compensation or
other amounts which it may owe to the Optionee, or to require the Optionee to
pay to the Company the amount of any taxes which the Company may be required to
withhold with respect to the Shares issued on such exercise. Without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, the Administrator in its discretion may
authorize the Optionee to satisfy all or part of any withholding tax liability
by (a) having the Company withhold from the Shares which would otherwise be
issued on the exercise of an Option that number of Shares having a Fair Market
Value, as of the date the withholding tax liability arises, equal to or less
than the amount of the Company's withholding tax liability, or (b) by delivering
to the Company previously-owned and unencumbered Shares of the Common Stock
having a Fair Market Value, as of the date the withholding tax liability arises,
equal to or less than the amount of the Company's withholding tax liability.

14. Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization, Dissolution, Merger or Asset
Sale.

        (a) Changes in Capitalization. Subject to any required action by the
shareholders of the Company, if the outstanding shares of Common Stock are
increased, decreased, changed into or exchanged for a different number or kind
of shares or securities of the Company or a successor entity, or for other
property (including without limitation, cash), through reorganization,
recapitalization, reclassification, stock combination, stock dividend, stock
split, reverse stock split, spin off or other similar transaction, an
appropriate and proportionate adjustment will be made in the maximum number and
kind of shares as to which Options may be granted under this Plan. A
corresponding adjustment changing the number or kind of shares allocated to
unexercised Options which have been granted prior to any such change will
likewise be made. Any such adjustment in the outstanding Options will be made
without change in the aggregate purchase price applicable to the unexercised
portion of the Options but with a corresponding adjustment in the price for each
share or other unit of any security covered by the Option. Such adjustment will
be made by the Administrator, whose determination in that respect will be final,
binding, and conclusive.

        Where an adjustment under this Section 14(a) is made to an Incentive
Stock Option, the adjustment will be made in a manner which will not be
considered a "modification" under the provisions of subsection 424(h)(3) of the
Code.

        (b) Dissolution or Liquidation. In the event of the proposed dissolution
or liquidation of the Company, to the extent that an Option had not been
previously exercised, it will terminate immediately prior to the consummation of
such proposed dissolution or liquidation. In such instance, the Administrator
may, in the exercise of its sole discretion, declare that any Option will
terminate as of a date fixed by the Administrator and give each Optionee the
right to exercise his or her Option as to all or any part of the Optioned Stock,
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        (c) Corporate Transaction. Upon the happening of a merger,
reorganization or sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, the
Administrator, may, in its sole discretion, do one or more of the following: (i)
shorten the period during which Options are exercisable (provided they remain
exercisable for at least 30 days after the date notice of such shortening is
given to the Optionees); (ii) accelerate any vesting schedule to which an Option
is subject; (iii) arrange to have the surviving or successor entity or any
parent entity thereof assume the Options or grant replacement options with
appropriate adjustments in the option prices and adjustments in the number and
kind of securities issuable upon exercise or adjustments so that the Options or
their replacements represent the right to purchase the shares of stock,
securities or other property (including cash) as may be issuable or payable as a
result of such transaction with respect to or in exchange for the number of
Shares of Common Stock purchasable and receivable upon exercise of the Options
had such exercise occurred in full prior to such transaction; or (iv) cancel
Options upon payment to the Optionees in cash, with respect to each Option to
the extent then exercisable (including, if applicable, any Options as to which
the vesting schedule has been accelerated as contemplated in clause (ii) above),
of an amount that is the equivalent of the excess of the Fair Market Value of
the Common Stock (at the effective time of the merger, reorganization, sale or
other event) over the exercise price of the Option. The Administrator may also
provide for one or more of the foregoing alternatives in any particular Option
Agreement.

15. Date of Grant. The date of grant of an Option will be, for all purposes, the
date as of which the Administrator makes the determination granting such Option,
or any other, later date determined by the Administrator and specified in the
Option Agreement. Notice of the determination will be provided to each Optionee
within a reasonable time after the date of grant.

16. Amendment and Termination of the Plan.

        (a) Amendment and Termination. The Board may at any time amend, alter or
suspend or terminate the Plan.

        (b) Shareholder Approval. The Company will obtain shareholder approval
of any Plan amendment that increases the number of Shares for which Options may
be granted, or to the extent necessary and desirable to comply with Section 422
of the Code (or any successor statute) or other Applicable Laws, or the
requirements of any exchange or quotation system on which the Common Stock is
listed or quoted. Such shareholder approval, if required, will be obtained in
such a manner and to such a degree as is required by the Applicable Law or
requirement.

        (c) Effect of Amendment or Termination. No amendment, alteration,
suspension or termination of the Plan will impair the rights of a Optionee,
unless mutually agreed otherwise between the Optionee and the Administrator. Any
such agreement must be in writing and signed by the Optionee and the Company.

17. Conditions Upon Issuance of Shares.

        (a) Legal Compliance. Shares will not be issued pursuant to the exercise
of an Option unless the exercise of such Option and the issuance and delivery of
such Shares will



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comply with all Applicable Laws, and will be further subject to the approval of
counsel for the Company with respect to such compliance. Any securities
delivered under the Plan will be subject to such restrictions, and the person
acquiring such securities will, if requested by the Company, provide such
assurances and representations to the Company as the Company may deem necessary
or desirable to assure compliance with all Applicable Laws. To the extent
permitted by Applicable Laws, the Plan and Options granted hereunder will be
deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such laws, rules and
regulations.

        (b) Investment Representation. As a condition to the exercise of an
Option , the Company may require the person exercising such Option to represent
and warrant at the time of any such exercise that the Shares are being acquired
only for investment and without any present intention to sell, transfer, or
distribute such Shares.

18. Liability of Company.

        (a) Inability to Obtain Authority. If the Company cannot, by the
exercise of commercially reasonable efforts, obtain authority from any
regulatory body having jurisdiction for the sale of any Shares under this Plan,
and such authority is deemed by the Company's counsel to be necessary to the
lawful issuance of those Shares, the Company will be relieved of any liability
for failing to issue or sell those Shares.

        (b) Grants Exceeding Allotted Shares. If the Optioned Stock covered by
an Option exceed, as of the date of grant, the number of Shares which may be
issued under the Plan without additional shareholder approval, that Option will
be contingent with respect to such excess Shares, unless and until shareholder
approval of an amendment sufficiently increasing the number of Shares subject to
this Plan is timely obtained in accordance with Section 16(b).

        (c) Rights of Participants and Beneficiaries. The Company will pay all
amounts payable under this Plan only to the Optionee, or beneficiaries entitled
thereto pursuant to this Plan. The Company will not be liable for the debts,
contracts, or engagements of any Optionee or his or her beneficiaries, and
rights to cash payments under this Plan may not be taken in execution by
attachment or garnishment, or by any other legal or equitable proceeding while
in the hands of the Company.

19. Reservation of Shares. The Company will at all times reserve and keep
available for issuance a number of Shares sufficient to satisfy this Plan's
requirements during its term.

20. Shareholder Approval. Continuance of this Plan will be subject to approval
by the shareholders of the Company within 12 months before or after the date of
its adoption. Such shareholder approval will be obtained in the manner and to
the degree required under Applicable Laws. Options may be granted but Options
may not be exercised prior to shareholder approval of the Plan. If any Options
are so granted and shareholder approval is not obtained within 12 months of the
date of adoption of this Plan by the Board, those Options will terminate
retroactively as of the date they were granted.



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21. Legending Stock Certificates. In order to enforce any restrictions imposed
upon Common Stock issued upon exercise of an Option granted under this Plan or
to which such Common Stock may be subject, the Administrator may cause a legend
or legends to be placed on any certificates representing such Common Stock,
which legend or legends will make appropriate reference to such restrictions,
including, but not limited to, a restriction against sale of such Common Stock
for any period of time as may be required by Applicable Laws. Additionally, and
not by way of limitation, the Administrator may impose such restrictions on any
Common Stock issued pursuant to the Plan as it may deem advisable.

22. No Employment Rights. Neither this Plan nor any Option will confer upon an
Optionee any right with respect to continuing the Optionee's employment or
consulting relationship with the Company, or continuing service as a Director,
nor will they interfere in any way with the Optionee's right or the Company's
right to terminate such employment or consulting relationship or directorship at
any time, with or without cause.

23. Governing Law. The Plan will be governed by, and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of Delaware (without giving effect to conflicts of
law principles).



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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.5



                              AMENDED AND RESTATED
                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT


        This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (the "Amended Agreement")
is made and entered into as of the __ day of June, 2002, by and among Big 5
Sporting Goods Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), Big 5 Corp.,
a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company ("Big 5
Corp."), and Robert W. Miller, an individual (the "Executive").

                                 R E C I T A L S

        A. Executive is currently employed as Chairman of the Company's Board of
Directors (the "Board") and as Chairman of Big 5 Corp.'s Board of Directors
pursuant to an Employment Agreement (the "Employment Agreement") between Big 5
Corp's predecessor and Executive dated as of January 1, 1993.

        B. The Company, Big 5 Corp. and Executive desire to amend and restate
the Employment Agreement regarding the terms and conditions of Executive's
employment by the Company and Big 5 Corp.

                                A G R E E M E N T

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the
terms, covenants and conditions contained herein, the Company and Big 5 Corp.
hereby agree to employ Executive, and Executive hereby accepts and agrees to
such employment, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.

        1. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT. This Amended Agreement shall be effective as of
the Effective Date (as defined in Section 8.1) and shall govern Executive's
employment from and after such date. As of any given date after the Effective
Date (each such date, the "Date of Determination"), Executive's employment shall
terminate on the third anniversary of the Date of Determination, unless sooner
terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Amended Agreement or
extended by an amendment executed by the Company, Big 5 Corp. and Executive (the
"Term"). Accordingly, there shall always for all purposes be a minimum of at
least three years remaining on the Term under this Amended Agreement.

        2. CAPACITY AND DUTIES. Executive shall be employed as Chairman Emeritus
of the Board, with such duties and responsibilities as may be mutually agreed on
by Executive and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Effective upon the
effectiveness of this Amended Agreement, Executive will resign any and all other
positions he may hold with the Company and Big 5 Corp. Executive shall
thereafter provide advisory and other services to the Company. As long as
Executive serves as Chairman Emeritus of the Company, the Company shall use its
best efforts to ensure that Executive shall continue to be elected to serve on
the Board.



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        3. COMPENSATION.

               3.1 SALARY. During the Term, Executive's annual salary shall be
Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) (the "Annual Salary").

               3.2 PAYMENT OF TAXES. Except as explicitly provided herein, to
the extent that any taxes become payable by Executive by virtue of any payments
made or benefits conferred by the Company, the Company shall not be liable to
pay or obligated to reimburse Executive for any such taxes or to make any
adjustment under this Amended Agreement. Any payments otherwise due hereunder to
Executive, including but not limited to the Annual Salary, shall be reduced by
any required withholding for federal, state and/or local taxes and other
appropriate payroll deductions.

        4. BENEFITS.

               4.1 EXPENSES. The Company agrees to repay or reimburse Executive
for ordinary and necessary business expenses to the extent compatible with, and
subject to the verification and substantiation documentation and procedures
applicable under, the Company's general policies for its senior executive
officers.

               4.2 MEDICAL AND INSURANCE BENEFITS. During the Term, the Company
shall provide Executive with those group medical, health insurance, disability
insurance and life insurance benefits generally available to its senior
executive officers, as such benefits may be modified from time to time in the
Company's sole and absolute discretion.

               4.3 VACATION AND SICK LEAVE. During the Term, Executive shall be
entitled to vacations, holidays and sick leave without reduction in Executive's
Annual Salary on a basis consistent with the policies established from time to
time by the Company for its senior executive officers in its sole and absolute
discretion.

               4.4 AUTOMOBILE. During the Term, the Company shall provide
Executive with an automobile on a basis consistent with the policies established
from time to time by the Company for its senior executive officers in its sole
and absolute discretion.

               4.5 401(k) AND PROFIT-SHARING PLAN. During the Term, the Company
shall provide Executive with the opportunity to participate in the Company's
401(k) plan and profit-sharing plan on a basis consistent with the policies
established from time to time by the Company for its senior executive officers
in its sole and absolute discretion.

               4.6 OTHER BENEFITS. Executive shall also be eligible, on a basis
consistent with the policies established by the Company for its senior executive
officers, for any other benefits provided generally by the Company for or to its
senior executive officers.

        5. TERMINATION.

               5.1 TERMINATION BY EITHER PARTY FOR ANY REASON. Each of the
Company and Executive shall have the right to terminate Executive's employment
under this Amended Agreement at any time for any reason or for no reason by
written notice to the other party and Executive's employment shall automatically
terminate upon Executive's



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death (each such event, a "Termination" and the date on which Executive's
employment is terminated, the "Termination Date"). In the event of Termination,
this Amended Agreement shall terminate immediately and both parties shall
thereupon be released and discharged of and from all further obligations
hereunder except that any provisions that by their nature survive termination
shall so survive (including the Company's ongoing obligations pursuant to
Section 5.2 and, if applicable, Executive's ongoing obligations pursuant to
Sections 6.1 and 6.2) and the Company shall pay to Executive (or Executive's
estate), on the Termination Date, all amounts accrued and unpaid as of the
Termination Date in respect of (i) Executive's Annual Salary for services
rendered through such date, (ii) vacation pay to the extent consistent with the
Company's policies in effect as of the Termination Date regarding entitlement to
payment in respect of accrued but unused vacation time and (iii) expenses owing
to Executive pursuant to Section 4.1.

               5.2 RETIREMENT BENEFITS. In recognition of Executive's 46 years
of service to the Company, the Company shall also pay to Executive, on the fifth
business day following the Termination Date and on each anniversary of the
Termination Date thereafter, as a lump sum payment subject to Section 3.2, a
payment equal to Executive's Annual Salary (each, a "Retirement Payment"). In
the event Florence H. Miller, Executive's spouse (the "Spouse"), survives
Executive, the Company shall make the Retirement Payments to Spouse for the
remainder of her lifetime. In addition, the Company shall continue to provide
for the benefit of Executive and Spouse the medical and insurance benefits
referred to in Section 4.2 during their respective lifetimes; provided, however,
if certain of the Company's medical and insurance programs prohibit inclusion of
Executive or Spouse under such programs, the Company will pay Executive or
Spouse, as the case may be, an amount of cash (on a grossed up basis to account
for the impact of taxes) sufficient to procure benefits comparable to those that
would otherwise be provided pursuant to Section 4.2, up to an aggregate of
$25,000 per year.

               5.3 EXCLUSIVITY OF REMEDIES. Executive agrees that the rights and
entitlements set forth in Section 5 apply to the exclusion of any other
contractual rights and entitlements that Executive may have from the Company or
Big 5 Corp. by reason of the termination of Executive's employment.

               5.4 NO MITIGATION. The payments required to be paid to Executive
by the Company pursuant to Section 5 shall not be reduced or mitigated by
amounts which Executive is capable of earning or does earn during any period
following his Termination Date.

        6. COVENANTS.

               6.1 NON-INTERFERENCE COVENANT. Upon the termination of the
employment relationship between the Company and Executive for any reason,
whether upon the expiration of the Term or earlier, and for a period of two
years thereafter (the "Non-Solicitation Period"), Executive agrees to refrain
from, directly, indirectly or as an agent on behalf of or in conjunction with
any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other entity, soliciting or
encouraging any employee of the Company or its direct or indirect subsidiaries
who is employed in an executive, managerial, administrative or professional
capacity or who


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possesses Confidential Material (as defined in Section 6.2), to leave the
employment of the Company or its affiliated entities.

               6.2 NONDISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL.

                      (a) In the performance of his duties, Executive has
previously had, and may be expected in the future to have, access to
confidential records and information, including, but not limited to,
development, marketing, purchasing, organizational, strategic, financial,
managerial, administrative, manufacturing, production, distribution and sales
information, data, specifications and processes presently owned or at any time
hereafter developed by the Company or its agents or consultants or used
presently or at any time hereafter in the course of its business, that are not
otherwise part of the public domain (collectively, the "Confidential Material").
All such Confidential Material is considered secret and has been and/or will be
disclosed to Executive in confidence. Except in the performance of his duties to
the Company, Executive shall not, directly or indirectly for any reason
whatsoever, disclose or use any such Confidential Material, except that the
foregoing disclosure prohibition shall not apply as to Confidential Material
that has been publicly disclosed (not due to a breach by Executive of his
obligations hereunder or by breach of any other person of a confidential,
fiduciary or confidential obligation, the breach of which Executive knows or
reasonably should know). All records, files, drawings, documents, equipment and
other tangible items, wherever located, relating in any way to the Confidential
Material or otherwise to the Company's business, which Executive has prepared,
used or encountered or shall in the future prepare, use or encounter, shall be
and remain the Company's sole and exclusive property and shall be included in
the Confidential Material. Upon termination of this Amended Agreement, or
whenever requested by the Company, Executive shall promptly deliver to the
Company any and all of the Confidential Material and copies thereof, not
previously delivered to the Company, that may be, or at any previous time has
been, in the possession or under the control of Executive.

                      (b) In light of the fact that the Confidential Material
that Executive has acquired, and will acquire, is inextricably bound with
Executive's knowledge regarding the conduct of the Company's business activities
and that therefore Executive would necessarily use Confidential Material if he
were to compete with the Company, Executive further agrees that during the term
of Executive's employment relationship with the Company, he will not provide any
services, whether as an officer, director, proprietor, employee, partner,
consultant, advisor, agent, sales representative or otherwise, nor will he own
beneficially securities of any entity (except that, in the case of any entity
whose equity securities are publicly-held, he may beneficially own up to 2% of
the outstanding equity securities of such entity) that, directly or indirectly,
competes with any of the Company's present or future (up to the date of
termination) business activities. Executive further agrees that, upon the
termination of the employment relationship between the Company and Executive for
any reason, whether upon the expiration of the Term or earlier (including a
voluntary termination by Executive), the restrictions set forth in the previous
sentence shall extend for the greater of (x) a six-month period after
termination and (y) the remainder of the Term as then in effect (without any
further extensions thereof) but for such termination.

               6.3 EQUITABLE RELIEF. Executive acknowledges that violation of
either Section 6.1 or 6.2 would cause the Company irreparable damage for which
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cannot be reasonably compensated in damages in an action at law, and therefore
in the event of any breach by Executive of Section 6.1 or 6.2, the Company shall
be entitled to make application to a court of competent jurisdiction for
equitable relief by way of injunction or otherwise (without being required to
post a bond). This provision shall not, however, be construed as a waiver of any
of the rights which the Company may have for damages under this Amended
Agreement or otherwise, and all of the Company's rights and remedies shall be
unrestricted.

        7. ARBITRATION AS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

               7.1 ARBITRATION OF ALL DISPUTES. If Executive and the Company
cannot resolve a dispute (whether arising in contract or tort or any other legal
theory and whether based on federal, state or local statute or common law and
regardless of the identities of any other defendants) that in any way relates to
or arises out of the employment relationship established herein or the
termination thereof (a "Dispute"), then arbitration will be used to settle such
Dispute. Because arbitration is generally faster and less expensive than other
procedures for resolving disputes, both Executive and the Company agree that the
arbitration procedure set forth below will be their exclusive remedy and waive
any right to seek legal relief in any other form. In the event that a Dispute
involves a claim which either Executive or the Company seeks to assert against a
third party, the assertion of such claim against such third party in a court or
other tribunal shall not relieve Executive and the Company from their respective
obligations to resolve the Dispute between them by arbitration under Section 7.
The parties further agree that arbitration shall be their exclusive remedy in
the event of any Dispute which involves any third party (including any officer,
director or agent of the Company or an affiliate of the Company) provided that
such third party consents to participate in and be bound by such arbitration.
The only exception to the preceding provisions of Section 7.1 is that the
Company may seek provisional relief from any court having jurisdiction in the
event of an alleged breach by Executive of Sections 6.1 or 6.2 or any other
provision of this Amended Agreement pending a final determination by
arbitration, in the event of any claim that would be rendered ineffectual
without provisional relief and Executive may seek such provisional relief,
pending a final determination by arbitration, in the event of any claim that
would be rendered ineffectual without provisional relief. The arbitration will
be conducted in accordance with the employment arbitration procedures of the
American Arbitration Association ("AAA"), except as modified in this Amended
Agreement.

               7.2 SELECTION OF ARBITRATORS. Each party shall have the right to
designate one arbitrator within ten (10) business days from the date when the
party initiating the arbitration files and delivers a notice of intent to
arbitrate. If, within that time period, either party has failed to appoint an
arbitrator, AAA shall make the appointment. The two arbitrators shall agree upon
and designate a third arbitrator within ten (10) business days from the date of
the appointment of the last-appointed arbitrator. In the event that the two
arbitrators have not designated a third arbitrator within ten (10) business days
from the date of the appointment of the last-appointed arbitrator, AAA shall
appoint the third arbitrator. After the selection of arbitrators, the parties
may mutually agree to used the third arbitrator as the sole arbitrator to
resolve their dispute.


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               7.3 PROCEDURES. The party filing a claim must present it in
writing to both the other party and the AAA office in Los Angeles within six
months of the date the party filing the claim knew or should have known of it or
the Termination Date, whichever is earlier. Any claim not brought within the
required time period will be waived forever. In the arbitration proceedings (i)
all testimony of witnesses shall be taken under oath, (ii) it is specifically
contemplated and agreed by the parties hereto that the provisions of Section
1283.05 of the Code of Civil Procedure, as presently in force, be incorporated
into and made a part of, and be applicable to, the arbitration agreement set
forth in this Section 7.3, and (iii) upon conclusion of any arbitration
proceedings hereunder, the arbitrators shall render findings of fact and
conclusions of law in a written opinion setting forth the basis and reasons for
any decision reached and deliver such documents to each party to this Amended
Agreement along with a signed copy of the award in accordance with Section
1283.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.

                      Each party hereby agrees that the prevailing party shall
be entitled to recover all costs incurred in preparation for and as a result of
any such arbitration, including without limitation, filing fees, attorneys'
fees, the compensation to be paid to the arbitrators in any such arbitration and
costs of transcripts. The arbitrators shall not have power or competence to
allocate between the parties in their award any such costs, expenses, fees or
share of the arbitrators' compensation, except as provided in the preceding
sentence.

        8. MISCELLANEOUS.

               8.1 EFFECTIVE DATE. The "Effective Date" of this Amended
Agreement shall be the consummation of the initial public offering of Common
Stock contemplated by the registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on August 21, 2001 (File No. 333-68094) (the
"IPO"). If the IPO has not been consummated by August 31, 2002, this Amended
Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force and effect. The Employment
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until this Amended Agreement
becomes effective.

               8.2 JOINT AND SEVERAL OBLIGATIONS. The obligations and promises
set forth herein by the Company and Big 5 Corp., including payment obligations,
shall be joint and several undertakings of each such party, and, in the event of
a breach of any of such obligations or promises, Executive may proceed hereunder
against any one or more of such parties without waiving the right to proceed
against the other.

               8.3 AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED. Executive hereby warrants that
Executive is free to enter into this Amended Agreement and to render Executive's
services pursuant hereto. The Company and Big 5 Corp. hereby warrant that any
required authorization of this Amended Agreement by their respective boards of
directors have been obtained.

               8.4 COUNSEL. Executive has read and understands this Amended
Agreement and has sought the advice of counsel to the extent he has determined
appropriate.

               8.5 PARTIAL INVALIDITY. If any term or provision of this Amended
Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any
extent, be invalid or unenforceable (other than provisions going to the essence
of this Amended



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Agreement), the remainder of this Amended Agreement, or the application of such
term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is
held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each such term
and provision of this Amended Agreement shall be valid and be enforced to the
fullest extent permitted by law.

               8.6 NOTICES. Except as otherwise provided herein, all notices,
requests and other communications hereunder must be in writing and will be
deemed to have been duly given only if delivered personally against written
receipt or by facsimile transmission or mailed by prepaid first class certified
mail, return receipt requested, or mailed by overnight courier prepaid, to the
parties at the following addresses or facsimile numbers:

               If to the Company, to:

                      Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation
                      Attention:  Gary S. Meade
                      2525 East El Segundo Boulevard
                      El Segundo, California 90245
                      Fax #: (310) 297-7592

               If to Big 5 Corp., to:

                      Big 5 Corp.
                      Attention:  Gary S. Meade
                      2525 East El Segundo Boulevard
                      El Segundo, California 90245
                      Fax #: (310) 297-7592

               If to Executive, to:

                      Robert W. Miller
                      2525 East El Segundo Boulevard
                      El Segundo, California 90245
                      Fax #: (310) 297-7595

All such notices, requests and other communications will (a) if delivered
personally to the address as provided in this Section 8.6, be deemed given upon
delivery, (b) if delivered by facsimile transmission to the facsimile number as
provided in this Section 8.6, be deemed given upon receipt, (c) if delivered by
mail in the manner described above to the address as provided in this Section
8.6, be deemed given on the earlier of the third business day following mailing
or upon receipt and (d) if delivered by overnight courier to the address as
provided in this Section 8.6, be deemed given on the earlier of the first
business day following the date sent by such overnight courier or upon receipt.
Any party from time to time may change its address, facsimile number or other
information for the purpose of notices to that party by giving notice specifying
such change to the other parties hereto.

               8.7 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Amended Agreement sets forth the
entire understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes any and all prior agreements or understandings between the parties
relating to such subject matter.



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Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Amended Agreement does not supersede the
Management Subscription and Stockholders Agreement between Executive and the
Company dated as of November 11, 1997 and it is acknowledged that the parties
may enter into other agreements in connection with Executive's employment,
including Option agreements.

               8.8 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. The
Company shall require any successor or assignee, whether direct or indirect, by
purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise, to all or substantially all the
business or assets of the Company, expressly and unconditionally to assume and
agree to perform the Company's obligations under this Amended Agreement, in the
same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform
if no such succession or assignment had taken place. This Amended Agreement is
solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted
successors and assigns and no other person or entity shall have any rights under
this Agreement; provided, however, it is expressly intended that Executive's
estate and Spouse are third party beneficiaries of this Amended Agreement.

               8.9 MODIFICATION AND WAIVER. None of the terms or provisions
hereof shall be modified or waived, and this Amended Agreement may not be
amended or terminated, except by a written instrument signed by the party
against which any modification, waiver, amendment or termination is to be
enforced. No waiver of any one provision shall be considered a waiver of any
other provision, and the fact that an obligation is waived for a period of time
or in one instance shall not be considered to be a continuing waiver.

               8.10 CONSTRUCTION AND ASSIGNMENT. This Amended Agreement shall be
construed under and governed by the laws of the State of California. This
Amended Agreement shall not be assignable by Executive. The terms and conditions
of this Amended Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon any
successor to the business of the Company or Big 5 Corp.




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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Amended
Agreement as of the day and year first written above.



                                            THE COMPANY

                                            Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation,
                                            a Delaware corporation


                                            By:
                                               --------------------------------
                                            Name:
                                                  -----------------------------
                                            Title:
                                                  -----------------------------


                                            BIG 5 CORP.

                                            Big 5 Corp.,
                                            a Delaware corporation

                                            By:
                                               --------------------------------
                                            Name:
                                                  -----------------------------
                                            Title:
                                                  -----------------------------


                                            EXECUTIVE


                                            -----------------------------------
                                            Robert W. Miller



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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.6



                              AMENDED AND RESTATED
                              EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT


        This Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (the "Amended Agreement")
is made and entered into as of the __ day of June, 2002, by and between Big 5
Sporting Goods Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), Big 5 Corp.,
a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company ("Big 5
Corp."), and Steven G. Miller, an individual (the "Executive").

                                 R E C I T A L S

        A. Executive is currently employed as President and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company and as President and Chief Executive Officer of Big 5
Corp. pursuant to an Employment Agreement (the "Employment Agreement") between
Big 5 Corp's predecessor and Executive dated as of January 1, 1993.

        B. The Company, Big 5 Corp. and Executive desire to amend and restate
the Employment Agreement regarding the terms and conditions of Executive's
employment by the Company and Big 5 Corp.

                                A G R E E M E N T

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals and the
terms, covenants and conditions contained herein, the Company and Big 5 Corp.
hereby agree to employ Executive, and Executive hereby accepts and agrees to
such employment, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.

        1. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT. This Amended Agreement shall be effective as of
the Effective Date (as defined in Section 9.1) and shall govern Executive's
employment from and after such date. As of any given date after the Effective
Date (each such date, the "Date of Determination"), Executive's employment shall
terminate on the fourth anniversary of the Date of Determination, unless sooner
terminated in accordance with the provisions of this Amended Agreement or
extended by an amendment executed by the Company, Big 5 Corp. and Executive (the
"Term"). Accordingly, there shall always for all purposes be a minimum of at
least four years remaining on the Term under this Amended Agreement.

        2. CAPACITY AND DUTIES. Executive shall be employed as President, Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company (the
"Board") and President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of
Directors of Big 5 Corp., with such duties and responsibilities commensurate
with such positions as may be assigned by the Company or Big 5 Corp., as
applicable. Executive shall devote his full business time, attention and energy
to the performance of his duties for the Company and Big 5 Corp.; provided,
however, that, subject to Section 7.2(b), Executive may engage in non-profit and
personal investment activities that neither interfere with his duties and
responsibilities under this Amended Agreement nor conflict or compete with the
interests of the Company. As long as Executive serves as an officer of the
Company, the Company



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shall use its best efforts to ensure that Executive shall continue to be elected
to serve on the Board and on the Board of Directors of Big 5 Corp.

        3. COMPENSATION.

               3.1 BASE SALARY. During the Term, Executive's annual base salary
shall be Three Hundred Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000) and shall be
adjusted as provided in this Section 3.1 (the "Base Salary"). During the first
quarter of each calendar year of the Term (each year during the Term is
sometimes referred to as a "Term Year"), on a timetable consistent with its
general evaluation of the annual performance of the Company's senior executive
officers, or from time to time at the sole discretion of the compensation
committee of the Board (the "Compensation Committee"), Executive's Base Salary
shall be reviewed by the Compensation Committee and may be increased, but may
never be decreased, in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee. In
determining whether to increase Executive's Base Salary, the Compensation
Committee may engage a reputable compensation consulting firm to determine
comparable compensation packages provided to chief executive officers in
similarly situated companies.

               3.2 ANNUAL BONUS. The Compensation Committee shall adopt a cash
bonus plan designed to provide Executive an opportunity to earn annual cash
bonuses during each Term Year during his employment that, when added to
Executive's Base Salary, shall provide Executive a level of compensation
consistent with the Company's past practice and the Company's and Executive's
performance, and in any event comparable to compensation generally provided to
other chief executive officers of publicly traded companies that are comparable
to the Company. If desired by the Compensation Committee, the Company may retain
a reputable compensation consultant to assist the Compensation Committee in
identifying similarly situated companies and to make recommendations regarding
the structure and amount of the cash bonus plan. If this Amended Agreement is
terminated in the middle of a Term Year, Executive shall receive a cash bonus
for services rendered through the Termination Date (as defined in Section 5.8)
equal to the greater of (a) the last annual cash bonus paid to Executive
(whether before or during the Term) and (b) the average of the annual cash
bonuses paid by the Company or Big 5 Corp. to Executive during the immediately
preceding three full fiscal years (whether before or during the Term), pro rated
through the Termination Date.

               3.3 PAYMENT OF TAXES. Except as explicitly provided herein, to
the extent that any taxes become payable by Executive by virtue of any payments
made or benefits conferred by the Company, the Company shall not be liable to
pay or obligated to reimburse Executive for any such taxes or to make any
adjustment under this Amended Agreement. Any payments otherwise due hereunder to
Executive, including but not limited to the Base Salary and any bonus, shall be
reduced by any required withholding for federal, state and/or local taxes and
other appropriate payroll deductions.

               3.4 STOCK OPTIONS. All options (the "Options") to purchase the
common stock of the Company (the "Common Stock") granted to Executive after the
Effective Date, whether pursuant to the Company's 2002 stock incentive plan (the
"Stock Incentive Plan") or otherwise, shall, unless otherwise agreed by the
Company and Executive, vest in 48 equal monthly installments commencing on the
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which such Options are granted. All such Options shall provide that they may be
exercised by Executive (or by Executive's permitted transferees) by, as one
option, delivery of a promissory note in the amount of the total exercise price
of the Option. The promissory note shall bear interest at the then applicable
federal rate for a four year loan, shall be nonrecourse except to the security
referred to in the following clause, shall be secured by the Common Stock so
purchased, and shall be payable in full (principal and interest) on the fourth
anniversary of the date of the purchase of the shares. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Executive shall apply all proceeds from the sale of any shares of
Common Stock so purchased by delivery of a promissory note to the repayment of
principal and interest outstanding under the note until all principal and
interest is paid in full. The Company shall maintain an effective registration
statement covering the shares of Common Stock underlying any Options granted to
Executive.

        4. BENEFITS.

               4.1 EXPENSES. The Company agrees to repay or reimburse Executive
for ordinary and necessary business expenses to the extent compatible with, and
subject to the verification and substantiation documentation and procedures
applicable under, the Company's general policies for its senior executive
officers.

               4.2 MEDICAL AND INSURANCE BENEFITS. During the Term, the Company
shall provide Executive with those group medical, health insurance, disability
insurance and life insurance benefits generally available to its senior
executive officers, as such benefits may be modified from time to time in the
Company's sole and absolute discretion.

               4.3 VACATION AND SICK LEAVE. During the Term, Executive shall be
entitled to vacations, holidays and sick leave without reduction in Executive's
Base Salary in accordance with the policies established from time to time by the
Company for its senior executive officers in its sole and absolute discretion;
provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section 4.3 shall affect the
Company's rights under Section 5.4.

               4.4 AUTOMOBILE. During the Term, the Company shall provide
Executive with an automobile in accordance with the policies established from
time to time by the Company for its senior executive officers in its sole and
absolute discretion.

               4.5 401(k) AND PROFIT-SHARING PLAN. During the Term, the Company
shall provide Executive with the opportunity to participate in the Company's
401(k) plan and profit-sharing plan in accordance with the policies established
from time to time by the Company for its senior executive officers in its sole
and absolute discretion.

               4.6 OTHER BENEFITS. Executive shall also be eligible, on the same
basis as other senior executive officers, for any other benefits provided
generally by the Company for or to its senior executive officers.

        5. TERMINATION. Subject to the provisions of this Section 5, each of the
Company and Executive shall have the right to terminate Executive's employment
under this Amended Agreement at any time for any reason or for no reason by
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               5.1 TERMINATION BY THE COMPANY FOR JUST CAUSE. Without prejudice
to the foregoing, the Company may terminate Executive's employment hereunder at
any time for Just Cause (as defined below). A termination shall be for "Just
Cause" if such termination results from the occurrence of any of the following:
(i) intentional material misconduct by Executive in the responsibilities
reasonably assigned to him or (ii) conviction by a court of competent
jurisdiction of any felony involving the embezzlement, theft or misappropriation
of monies or other property of the Company or for any crime involving moral
turpitude. In the event of termination for Just Cause, this Amended Agreement
shall terminate immediately and both parties shall thereupon be released and
discharged of and from all further obligations hereunder except that any
provisions that by their nature survive termination shall so survive (including
Executive's ongoing obligations pursuant to Sections 7.1 and 7.2) and the
Company shall pay to Executive, on the Termination Date, all amounts accrued and
unpaid as of the Termination Date in respect of (i) Executive's salary and
annual cash bonus, computed in accordance with Section 3.2, for services
rendered through such date, (ii) vacation pay to the extent consistent with the
Company's policies in effect as of the Termination Date regarding entitlement to
payment in respect of accrued but unused vacation time and (iii) expenses owing
to Executive pursuant to Section 4.1.

               5.2 TERMINATION BY EXECUTIVE WITHOUT GOOD REASON. Without
prejudice to the foregoing, Executive may terminate his employment without
regard to Good Reason (defined in Section 5.3). In the event Executive
terminates his employment without regard to Good Reason, this Amended Agreement
shall terminate immediately and both parties shall thereupon be released and
discharged of and from all further obligations hereunder except that any
provisions that by their nature survive termination shall so survive (including
Executive's ongoing obligations pursuant to Sections 7.1 and 7.2) and the
Company shall pay to Executive, on the Termination Date, all amounts accrued and
unpaid as of the Termination Date in respect of (i) Executive's salary and
annual cash bonus, computed in accordance with Section 3.2, for services
rendered through such date, (ii) vacation pay to the extent consistent with the
Company's policies in effect as of the Termination Date regarding entitlement to
payment in respect of accrued but unused vacation time and (iii) expenses owing
to Executive pursuant to Section 4.1.

               5.3 TERMINATION BY THE COMPANY WITHOUT JUST CAUSE OR BY EXECUTIVE
FOR GOOD REASON. In the event the Company terminates Executive without Just
Cause, or if Executive terminates his employment with the Company for Good
Reason, this Amended Agreement shall terminate immediately and both parties
shall thereupon be released and discharged of and from all further obligations
hereunder except that any provisions that by their nature survive termination
shall so survive (including Executive's ongoing obligations pursuant to Sections
7.1 and 7.2(a)) and the Company shall pay to Executive, on the Termination Date,
all amounts accrued and unpaid as of the Termination Date in respect of (i)
Executive's salary and annual cash bonus, computed in accordance with Section
3.2, for services rendered through such date, (ii) vacation pay to the extent
consistent with the Company's policies in effect as of the Termination Date
regarding entitlement to payment in respect of accrued but unused vacation time
and (iii) expenses owing to Executive pursuant to Section 4.1. The Company shall
also pay to Executive, on the fifth business day following the Termination Date,
as a lump sum severance payment and subject to Section 3.3, Executive's Base
Salary through the remaining scheduled Term of the Amended Agreement, computed
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"Severance Period") plus an amount equal to four times the greater of (a) the
last annual cash bonus paid to Executive (whether before or during the Term) and
(b) the average annual cash bonus paid by the Company or Big 5 Corp. to
Executive during the prior three fiscal years (whether before or during the
Term). In addition, Executive will also be entitled, during the Severance
Period, to receive all benefits that would have been payable to him pursuant to
Sections 4.2 and 4.4 if Executive had been employed by the Company during such
period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be required to
provide any medical benefits to Executive as of the date Executive and his
family become covered under any other group health plan not maintained by the
Company; provided, however, that if such other group health plan excludes any
pre-existing condition that Executive or his dependents may have when coverage
under such group health plan would otherwise begin, coverage under this Section
5.3 shall continue (but not beyond the Severance Period) with respect to such
pre-existing condition until such exclusion under such other group health plan
lapses or expires. In the event Executive is required to make an election under
Sections 601 through 607 of ERISA (commonly known as COBRA) to qualify for any
of the benefits described in this Section 5.3, the obligations of the Company to
provide such benefits under this Section 5.3 shall be conditioned upon Executive
timely making such an election (the preceding two sentences are referred to as
the "Benefits Exceptions"). In addition to the foregoing, and notwithstanding
the provisions of any other agreement to the contrary, all Options that have
been granted to Executive shall become immediately exercisable on the
Termination Date and shall remain exercisable for the full term of each such
Option. Executive's termination of this Amended Agreement shall be for "Good
Reason" if Executive terminates this Amended Agreement for any of the following
reasons: (i) the willful breach of any of the material obligations of the
Company or Big 5 Corp. to Executive under this Amended Agreement following
written notice delivered to the Company or Big 5 Corp., as applicable, and a
reasonable cure period not to exceed thirty (30) business days; (ii) the
Company's chief executive offices are moved to a location outside of Los Angeles
County, California; (iii) Executive's position (including status, titles and
reporting requirements), authority, duties and responsibilities shall cease to
be at least commensurate in all respects with the most significant of those
held, exercised and assigned at any time during the 120-day period immediately
preceding the Effective Date; (iv) Executive fails to be reelected to, or is
removed from, the Board or the Board of Directors of Big 5 Corp.; or (v) any
successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or
otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the
Company fails to assume expressly and agree to perform this Amended Agreement in
the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to
perform it if no such succession had taken place.

               5.4 UNAVAILABILITY. If Executive becomes Unavailable for a period
of thirty (30) consecutive business days, the Company shall have the right to
designate a person to succeed Executive on a temporary basis in the capacity
described in Section 2; provided, however, that if at any time during the first
six months after Executive becomes Unavailable, Executive ceases to be
Unavailable for a period of thirty (30) consecutive business days, he shall be
entitled to be reinstated in the capacity described in Section 2. If Executive
becomes and remains Unavailable for any consecutive period during the Term
exceeding six months, or for shorter periods aggregating more than eight months
during any twelve-month period during the Term, either party shall have the
right to terminate this Amended Agreement, and both parties shall thereupon be
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further obligations hereunder except that any provisions that by their nature
survive termination shall so survive (including Executive's ongoing obligations
pursuant to Sections 7.1 and 7.2(a)) and the Company shall pay to Executive, on
the Termination Date, all amounts accrued and unpaid as of the Termination Date
in respect of (i) Executive's salary and annual cash bonus, computed in
accordance with Section 3.2, for services rendered through such date, (ii)
vacation pay to the extent consistent with the Company's policies in effect as
of the Termination Date regarding entitlement to payment in respect of accrued
but unused vacation time and (iii) expenses owing to Executive pursuant to
Section 4.1. The Company shall also pay to Executive, on the fifth business day
following the Termination Date, as a lump sum severance payment and subject to
Section 3.3, Executive's Base Salary for two years plus an amount equal to two
times the greater of (a) the last annual cash bonus paid to Executive (whether
before or during the Term) and (b) the average annual cash bonus paid by the
Company or Big 5 Corp. to Executive during the prior three fiscal years (whether
before or during the Term). In addition to the foregoing, and notwithstanding
the provisions of any other agreement to the contrary, (x) all Options that
would have vested during the 24 months following the Termination Date shall
become immediately exercisable on the Termination Date and shall remain
exercisable for the full term of each such Option and (y) the Company shall
continue to provide Executive all other benefits that would otherwise be payable
to Executive pursuant to Sections 4.2 and 4.4 during the Severance Period,
subject to the Benefits Exceptions. "Unavailable" shall mean any instance
(except for an instance which would constitute Just Cause under Section 5.1)
where Executive is not reasonably able to render full services as contemplated
hereby, which determination shall be made in good faith by a qualified physician
selected by the Compensation Committee or the Company's insurers and acceptable
to Executive or Executive's legal representative.

               5.5 DEATH. In the event of Executive's death at any time during
the Term, this Amended Agreement shall terminate automatically and both parties
shall thereupon be released and discharged of and from all further obligations
hereunder except that any provisions that by their nature survive termination
shall so survive and the Company shall pay to Executive's estate, within five
(5) business days of the Termination Date, all amounts accrued and unpaid as of
the Termination Date in respect of (i) Executive's salary and annual cash bonus,
computed in accordance with Section 3.2, for services rendered through such
date, (ii) vacation pay to the extent consistent with the Company's policies in
effect as of the Termination Date regarding entitlement to payment in respect of
accrued but unused vacation time and (iii) expenses owing to Executive pursuant
to Section 4.1. In addition to the foregoing, and notwithstanding the provisions
of any other agreement to the contrary, (x) all Options that would have vested
during the 24 months following the Termination Date shall become immediately
exercisable on the Termination Date and shall remain exercisable for the full
term of each such Option and (y) the Company shall continue to provide for the
benefit of Executive's family the medical benefits referred to in Section 4.2
during the Severance Period, subject to the Benefits Exceptions.

               5.6 EXCLUSIVITY OF REMEDIES. Executive agrees that the rights and
entitlements set forth in Section 5 apply to the exclusion of any other
contractual rights and entitlements that Executive may have from the Company or
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               5.7 NO MITIGATION. The payments required to be paid to Executive
by the Company pursuant to Section 5 shall not be reduced or mitigated by
amounts which Executive is capable of earning or does earn during any period
following his Termination Date.

               5.8 TERMINATION DATE. For purposes of Sections 5 and 6, the term
"Termination Date" shall mean that date on which Executive's employment is
terminated pursuant to Section 5.

        6. SEVERANCE PAYMENTS FOLLOWING A CHANGE IN CONTROL.

               6.1 SEVERANCE PAYMENT; CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS; VESTING OF
OPTIONS. If there is a Change in Control (as defined in Section 6.2) of the
Company while Executive is employed by the Company and if, within 6 months
following the date of such Change in Control, Executive terminates his
employment for any reason whatsoever, then Executive shall receive all of the
payments and benefits set forth in Section 5.3 as if Executive had terminated
his employment for Good Reason.

               6.2 CHANGE IN CONTROL. For purposes of Section 6, "Change in
Control" of the Company shall mean the occurrence, after the consummation of the
IPO (as defined in Section 9.1), of any of the following:

                      (a) Any Person or Group, as such terms are defined in
Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange
Act"), becomes the Beneficial Owner (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the
Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company, or of any
entity resulting from a merger or consolidation involving the Company,
representing more than 50% of the combined voting power in the election of
directors of the then outstanding securities of the Company or such entity;

                      (b) The individuals who, as of the time immediately
following the consummation of the IPO, are members of the Board (the "Existing
Directors"), cease, for any reason, to constitute more than 50% of the number of
authorized directors of the Company as determined in the manner prescribed in
the Company's charter documents; provided, however, that if the election, or
nomination for election, by the Company's stockholders of any new director was
approved by a vote of at least 50% of the Existing Directors, such new director
shall be considered an Existing Director; provided, further, that no individual
shall be considered an Existing Director if such individual initially assumed
office as a result of either an actual or threatened "Election Contest" (as
described in Rule 14a-11 promulgated under the Exchange Act) or other actual or
threatened solicitation of proxies by or on behalf of anyone other than the
Board (a "Proxy Contest"), including by reason of any agreement intended to
avoid or settle any Election Contest or Proxy Contest; or

                      (c) The consummation of (x) a merger, consolidation or
reorganization to which the Company is a party, whether or not the Company is
the Person surviving or resulting therefrom, or (y) a sale, assignment, lease,
conveyance or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the
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series of related transactions, to any Person other than the Company, where any
such transaction or series of related transactions as is referred to in clause
(x) or clause (y) above in this subparagraph (c) (singly or collectively, a
"Transaction") does not otherwise result in a "Change in Control" pursuant to
subparagraph (a) of this definition of "Change in Control"; provided, however,
that no such Transaction shall constitute a "Change in Control" under this
subparagraph (c) if the Persons who were the stockholders of the Company
immediately before the consummation of such Transaction are the Beneficial
Owners, immediately following the consummation of such Transaction, of 50% or
more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of
the Person surviving or resulting from any merger, consolidation or
reorganization referred to in clause (x) above in this subparagraph (c) or the
Person to whom the assets of the Company are sold, assigned, leased, conveyed or
disposed of in any transaction or series of related transactions referred in
clause (y) above in this subparagraph (c), in substantially the same proportions
in which such Beneficial Owners held voting stock in the Company immediately
before such Transaction.

               6.3 EXCISE TAX LIMITATION.

                      (a) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Amended
Agreement to the contrary, in the event that any payment or benefit (within the
meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(the "Code")) to Executive or for Executive's benefit paid or payable pursuant
to the terms of this Amended Agreement or otherwise in connection with, or
arising out of, Executive's employment with the Company on a change of control
within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code (a "Payment" or "Payments"),
would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the
"Excise Tax"), then the Payments shall be reduced (but not below zero) but only
to the extent necessary that no portion thereof shall be subject to the excise
tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the "Section 4999 Limit"). Unless
Executive shall have given prior written notice specifying a different order to
the Company to effectuate the limitations described in the preceding sentence,
the Company shall reduce or eliminate the Payments by first reducing or
eliminating those Payments that are not payable in cash and then by reducing or
eliminating cash Payments, in each case in reverse order beginning with Payments
that are to be paid the farthest in time from the Determination (as defined in
Section 6.3(b)). Any notice given by Executive pursuant to the preceding
sentence shall take precedence over the provisions of any other plan,
arrangement or agreement governing Executive's rights and entitlements to any
benefits or compensation.

                      (b) All determinations required to be made under this
Section 6.5 (each, a "Determination") shall be made, at the Company's expense,
by the accounting firm that is the Company's accounting firm prior to a "change
of control" (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code) or another
nationally recognized accounting firm designated by the Board (or a committee
thereof) prior to the change of control (the "Accounting Firm"). The Accounting
Firm shall provide its calculations, together with detailed supporting
documentation, both to the Company and to Executive before payment of
Executive's severance payment under Section 6 (if requested at that time by the
Company or Executive) or such other time as requested by the Company or
Executive (in either case provided that the Company or Executive believes in
good faith that any of the Payments may be subject to the Excise Tax). Within
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Executive, Executive shall have the right to dispute the Determination. The
existence of any dispute shall not in any way affect Executive's right to
receive the Payments in accordance with the Determination. If there is no
Dispute, the Determination by the Accounting Firm shall be final, binding and
conclusive upon the Company and Executive, subject to the application of Section
6.3(c).

                      (c) As a result of the uncertainty in the application of
Sections 4999 and 280G of the Code, it is possible that the Payments either will
have been made or will not have been made by the Company, in either case in a
manner inconsistent with the limitations provided in Section 6.3(a) (an "Excess
Payment" or "Underpayment", respectively). If it is established pursuant to (i)
a final determination of a court for which all appeals have been taken and
finally resolved or the time for all appeals has expired or (ii) an Internal
Revenue Service (the "IRS") proceeding which has been finally and conclusively
resolved, that an Excess Payment has been made, such Excess Payment shall be
deemed for all purposes to be a loan to Executive made on the date Executive
received the Excess Payment and Executive shall repay the Excess Payment to the
Company on demand, together with interest on the Excess Payment at one hundred
twenty percent (120%) of the applicable federal rate compounded semi-annually
from the date of Executive's receipt of such Excess Payment until the date of
such repayment. If it is determined (i) by the Accounting Firm, the Company or
the IRS, (ii) pursuant to a determination by a court, or (iii) upon the
resolution to Executive's satisfaction of the dispute, that an Underpayment has
occurred, the Company shall pay an amount equal to the Underpayment to Executive
within ten (10) calendar days of such determination or resolution, together with
interest on such amount at one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the applicable
federal rate compounded semi-annually from the date such amount should have been
paid to Executive pursuant to the terms of this Amended Agreement or otherwise,
but for the operation of this Section 6.3(c), until the date of payment.

               6.4 NO MITIGATION. The payments required to be paid to Executive
by the Company pursuant to Section 6 shall not be reduced by amounts which
Executive is capable of earning or does earn during any period following his
Termination Date.

        7. COVENANTS.

               7.1 NON-INTERFERENCE COVENANT. Upon the termination of the
employment relationship between the Company and Executive for any reason,
whether upon the expiration of the Term or earlier, and for a period of two
years thereafter (the "Non-Solicitation Period"), Executive agrees to refrain
from, directly, indirectly or as an agent on behalf of or in conjunction with
any person, firm, partnership, corporation or other entity, soliciting or
encouraging any employee of the Company or its direct or indirect subsidiaries
who is employed in an executive, managerial, administrative or professional
capacity or who possesses Confidential Material (as defined in Section 7.2), to
leave the employment of the Company or its affiliated entities.

               7.2 NONDISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL.

                      (a) In the performance of his duties, Executive has
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information, including, but not limited to, development, marketing, purchasing,
organizational, strategic, financial, managerial, administrative, manufacturing,
production, distribution and sales information, data, specifications and
processes presently owned or at any time hereafter developed by the Company or
its agents or consultants or used presently or at any time hereafter in the
course of its business, that are not otherwise part of the public domain
(collectively, the "Confidential Material"). All such Confidential Material is
considered secret and has been and/or will be disclosed to Executive in
confidence. Except in the performance of his duties to the Company, Executive
shall not, directly or indirectly for any reason whatsoever, disclose or use any
such Confidential Material, except that the foregoing disclosure prohibition
shall not apply as to Confidential Material that has been publicly disclosed
(not due to a breach by Executive of his obligations hereunder or by breach of
any other person of a confidential, fiduciary or confidential obligation, the
breach of which Executive knows or reasonably should know). All records, files,
drawings, documents, equipment and other tangible items, wherever located,
relating in any way to the Confidential Material or otherwise to the Company's
business, which Executive has prepared, used or encountered or shall in the
future prepare, use or encounter, shall be and remain the Company's sole and
exclusive property and shall be included in the Confidential Material. Upon
termination of this Amended Agreement, or whenever requested by the Company,
Executive shall promptly deliver to the Company any and all of the Confidential
Material and copies thereof, not previously delivered to the Company, that may
be, or at any previous time has been, in the possession or under the control of
Executive.

                      (b) In light of the fact that the Confidential Material
that Executive has acquired, and will acquire, is inextricably bound with
Executive's knowledge regarding the conduct of the Company's business activities
and that therefore Executive would necessarily use Confidential Material if he
were to compete with the Company, Executive further agrees that during the term
of Executive's employment relationship with the Company, he will not provide any
services, whether as an officer, director, proprietor, employee, partner,
consultant, advisor, agent, sales representative or otherwise, nor will he own
beneficially securities of any entity (except that, in the case of any entity
whose equity securities are publicly-held, he may beneficially own up to 2% of
the outstanding equity securities of such entity) that, directly or indirectly,
competes with any of the Company's present or future (up to the date of
termination) business activities. Executive further agrees that, upon the
termination of the employment relationship between the Company and Executive for
any reason, whether upon the expiration of the Term or earlier (including a
voluntary termination by Executive), the restrictions set forth in the previous
sentence shall extend for the greater of (x) a six-month period after
termination and (y) the remainder of the Term as then in effect (without any
further extensions thereof) but for such termination; provided, however, that
the agreement between Executive and the Company contained in the first part of
this sentence shall not apply in the event that Executive's employment is
terminated by the Company without Just Cause pursuant to Section 5.3, by
Executive for Good Reason pursuant to Section 5.3 or by the Company or Executive
due to Executive's Unavailability pursuant to Section 5.4.

               7.3 EQUITABLE RELIEF. Executive acknowledges that violation of
either Section 7.1 or 7.2 would cause the Company irreparable damage for which
the Company cannot be reasonably compensated in damages in an action at law, and
therefore in the event of any breach by Executive of Section 7.1 or 7.2, the
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application to a court of competent jurisdiction for equitable relief by way of
injunction or otherwise (without being required to post a bond). This provision
shall not, however, be construed as a waiver of any of the rights which the
Company may have for damages under this Amended Agreement or otherwise, and all
of the Company's rights and remedies shall be unrestricted.

        8. ARBITRATION AS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

               8.1 ARBITRATION OF ALL DISPUTES. If Executive and the Company
cannot resolve a dispute (whether arising in contract or tort or any other legal
theory and whether based on federal, state or local statute or common law and
regardless of the identities of any other defendants) that in any way relates to
or arises out of the employment relationship established herein or the
termination thereof (a "Dispute"), then arbitration will be used to settle such
Dispute. Because arbitration is generally faster and less expensive than other
procedures for resolving disputes, both Executive and the Company agree that the
arbitration procedure set forth below will be their exclusive remedy and waive
any right to seek legal relief in any other form. In the event that a Dispute
involves a claim which either Executive or the Company seeks to assert against a
third party, the assertion of such claim against such third party in a court or
other tribunal shall not relieve Executive and the Company from their respective
obligations to resolve the Dispute between them by arbitration under Section 8.
The parties further agree that arbitration shall be their exclusive remedy in
the event of any Dispute which involves any third party (including any officer,
director or agent of the Company or an affiliate of the Company) provided that
such third party consents to participate in and be bound by such arbitration.
The only exception to the preceding provisions of Section 8.1 is that the
Company may seek provisional relief from any court having jurisdiction in the
event of an alleged breach by Executive of Sections 7.1 or 7.2 or any other
provision of this Amended Agreement pending a final determination by
arbitration, in the event of any claim that would be rendered ineffectual
without provisional relief and Executive may seek such provisional relief,
pending a final determination by arbitration, in the event of any claim that
would be rendered ineffectual without provisional relief. The arbitration will
be conducted in accordance with the employment arbitration procedures of the
American Arbitration Association ("AAA"), except as modified in this Amended
Agreement.

               8.2 SELECTION OF ARBITRATORS. Each party shall have the right to
designate one arbitrator within ten (10) business days from the date when the
party initiating the arbitration files and delivers a notice of intent to
arbitrate. If, within that time period, either party has failed to appoint an
arbitrator, AAA shall make the appointment. The two arbitrators shall agree upon
and designate a third arbitrator within ten (10) business days from the date of
the appointment of the last-appointed arbitrator. In the event that the two
arbitrators have not designated a third arbitrator within ten (10) business days
from the date of the appointment of the last-appointed arbitrator, AAA shall
appoint the third arbitrator. After the selection of arbitrators, the parties
may mutually agree to used the third arbitrator as the sole arbitrator to
resolve their dispute.

               8.3 PROCEDURES. The party filing a claim must present it in
writing to both the other party and the AAA office in Los Angeles within six
months of the date the party filing the claim knew or should have known of it or
the Termination Date, whichever


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is earlier. Any claim not brought within the required time period will be waived
forever. In the arbitration proceedings (i) all testimony of witnesses shall be
taken under oath, (ii) it is specifically contemplated and agreed by the parties
hereto that the provisions of Section 1283.05 of the Code of Civil Procedure, as
presently in force, be incorporated into and made a part of, and be applicable
to, the arbitration agreement set forth in this Section 8.3, and (iii) upon
conclusion of any arbitration proceedings hereunder, the arbitrators shall
render findings of fact and conclusions of law in a written opinion setting
forth the basis and reasons for any decision reached and deliver such documents
to each party to this Amended Agreement along with a signed copy of the award in
accordance with Section 1283.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.

                      Each party hereby agrees that the prevailing party shall
be entitled to recover all costs incurred in preparation for and as a result of
any such arbitration, including without limitation, filing fees, attorneys'
fees, the compensation to be paid to the arbitrators in any such arbitration and
costs of transcripts. The arbitrators shall not have power or competence to
allocate between the parties in their award any such costs, expenses, fees or
share of the arbitrators' compensation, except as provided in the preceding
sentence.

        9. MISCELLANEOUS.

               9.1 EFFECTIVE DATE. The "Effective Date" of this Amended
Agreement shall be the consummation of the initial public offering of Common
Stock contemplated by the registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on August 21, 2001 (File No. 333-68094) (the
"IPO"). If the IPO has not been consummated by August 31, 2002, this Amended
Agreement shall terminate and be of no further force and effect. The Employment
Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until this Amended Agreement
becomes effective.

               9.2 JOINT AND SEVERAL OBLIGATIONS. The obligations and promises
set forth herein by the Company and Big 5 Corp., including payment obligations,
shall be joint and several undertakings of each such party, and, in the event of
a breach of any of such obligations or promises, Executive may proceed hereunder
against any one or more of such parties without waiving the right to proceed
against the other.

               9.3 AGREEMENT AUTHORIZED. Executive hereby warrants that
Executive is free to enter into this Amended Agreement and to render Executive's
services pursuant hereto. The Company and Big 5 Corp. hereby warrant that any
required authorization of this Amended Agreement by their respective boards of
directors have been obtained.

               9.4 COUNSEL. Executive has read and understands this Amended
Agreement and has sought the advice of counsel to the extent he has determined
appropriate.

               9.5 PARTIAL INVALIDITY. If any term or provision of this Amended
Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any
extent, be invalid or unenforceable (other than provisions going to the essence
of this Amended Agreement), the remainder of this Amended Agreement, or the
application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than
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unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each such term and provision
of this Amended Agreement shall be valid and be enforced to the fullest extent
permitted by law.

               9.6 NOTICES. Except as otherwise provided herein, all notices,
requests and other communications hereunder must be in writing and will be
deemed to have been duly given only if delivered personally against written
receipt or by facsimile transmission or mailed by prepaid first class certified
mail, return receipt requested, or mailed by overnight courier prepaid, to the
parties at the following addresses or facsimile numbers:

               If to the Company, to:

                      Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation
                      Attention:  Gary S. Meade
                      2525 East El Segundo Boulevard
                      El Segundo, California 90245
                      Fax #: (310) 297-7592

               If to Big 5 Corp., to:

                      Big 5 Corp.
                      Attention:  Gary S. Meade
                      2525 East El Segundo Boulevard
                      El Segundo, California 90245
                      Fax #: (310) 297-7592

               If to Executive, to:

                      Steven G. Miller
                      2525 East El Segundo Boulevard
                      El Segundo, California 90245
                      Fax #: (310) 297-7595

All such notices, requests and other communications will (a) if delivered
personally to the address as provided in this Section 9.6, be deemed given upon
delivery, (b) if delivered by facsimile transmission to the facsimile number as
provided in this Section 9.6, be deemed given upon receipt, (c) if delivered by
mail in the manner described above to the address as provided in this Section
9.6, be deemed given on the earlier of the third business day following mailing
or upon receipt and (d) if delivered by overnight courier to the address as
provided in this Section 9.6, be deemed given on the earlier of the first
business day following the date sent by such overnight courier or upon receipt.
Any party from time to time may change its address, facsimile number or other
information for the purpose of notices to that party by giving notice specifying
such change to the other parties hereto.

               9.7 ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Amended Agreement sets forth the
entire understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes any and all prior agreements or understandings between the parties
relating to such subject matter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Amended
Agreement does not supersede the Management Subscription and Stockholders
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Company dated as of November 11, 1997 and it is acknowledged that the parties
may enter into other agreements in connection with Executive's employment,
including Option agreements.

               9.8 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. The
Company shall require any successor or assignee, whether direct or indirect, by
purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise, to all or substantially all the
business or assets of the Company, expressly and unconditionally to assume and
agree to perform the Company's obligations under this Amended Agreement, in the
same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform
if no such succession or assignment had taken place. This Amended Agreement is
solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective permitted
successors and assigns and no other person or entity shall have any rights under
this Agreement; provided, however, it is expressly intended that Executive's
estate is a third party beneficiary of this Amended Agreement.

               9.9 MODIFICATION AND WAIVER. None of the terms or provisions
hereof shall be modified or waived, and this Amended Agreement may not be
amended or terminated, except by a written instrument signed by the party
against which any modification, waiver, amendment or termination is to be
enforced. No waiver of any one provision shall be considered a waiver of any
other provision, and the fact that an obligation is waived for a period of time
or in one instance shall not be considered to be a continuing waiver.

               9.10 CONSTRUCTION AND ASSIGNMENT. This Amended Agreement shall be
construed under and governed by the laws of the State of California. This
Amended Agreement shall not be assignable by Executive. The terms and conditions
of this Amended Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon any
successor to the business of the Company or Big 5 Corp.



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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Amended
Agreement as of the day and year first written above.



                                            THE COMPANY

                                            Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation,
                                            a Delaware corporation


                                            By:
                                               ---------------------------------
                                            Name:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                            Title:
                                                  ------------------------------

                                            BIG 5 CORP.

                                            Big 5 Corp.,
                                            a Delaware corporation


                                            By:
                                               ---------------------------------
                                            Name:
                                                 -------------------------------
                                            Title:
                                                  ------------------------------


                                            EXECUTIVE



                                            ------------------------------------
                                            Steven G. Miller





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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.18



                        BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION

                            INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT



        THIS INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the ____
day of ________, 2002 (the "Agreement"), by and between Big 5 Sporting Goods
Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and (the "Indemnitee"),
with reference to the following facts.

        RECITALS:

        A. The Company desires the benefits of having Indemnitee serve as an
officer and/or director secure in the knowledge that any expenses, liability
and/or losses incurred by him in his good faith service to the Company will be
borne by the Company or its successors and assigns.

        B. Indemnitee is willing to serve in his position with the Company only
on the condition that he be indemnified for such expenses, liability and/or
losses.

        C. The Company and Indemnitee recognize the increasing difficulty in
obtaining liability insurance for directors, officers and agents of a
corporation at reasonable cost.

        D. The Company and Indemnitee recognize that there has been an increase
in litigation against corporate directors, officers and agents.

        E. The Company's Restated Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws allows
and requires the Company to indemnify its directors, officers and agents to the
maximum extent permitted under Delaware law.

        NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:

        1. Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement:

               (a) "Agent" shall mean any person who is or was a director,
officer, employee or agent of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company whether
serving in such capacity or as a director, officer, employee, agent, fiduciary
or other official of another corporation, joint venture, trust or other
enterprise at the request of, for the convenience of, or to represent the
interests of the Company or a subsidiary of the Company.

               (b) "Change of Control" shall mean the occurrence of any of the
following events after the date of this Agreement:

               (i) A change in the composition of the board of directors of the
               Company (the "Board"), as a result of which fewer than two-thirds
               of the incumbent directors are directors who either (i) had been
               directors of the Company twenty-four (24) months prior to such
               change or (ii) were elected, or nominated for election, to the
               Board with the affirmative votes of at least a

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               majority of the directors who had been directors of the Company
               twenty-four (24) months prior to such change and who were still
               in office at the time of the election or nomination; or

               (ii) Any "person" (as such term is used in sections 13(d) and
               14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange
               Act"), as amended) through the acquisition or aggregation of
               securities is or becomes the beneficial owner, directly or
               indirectly, of securities of the Company representing twenty
               percent (20%) or more of the combined voting power of the
               Company's then outstanding securities ordinarily (and apart from
               rights accruing under special circumstances) having the right to
               vote at elections of directors (the "Capital Stock"); provided,
               however, that any change in ownership of the Company's securities
               by any person resulting solely from a reduction in the aggregate
               number of outstanding shares of Capital Stock, and any decrease
               thereafter in such person's ownership of securities, shall be
               disregarded until such person increases in any manner, directly
               or indirectly, such person's beneficial ownership of any
               securities of the Company.

               (c) "Disinterested Director" shall mean a director of the Company
who is not and was not a party to the Proceeding in respect of which
indemnification is being sought by Indemnitee.

               (d) "Expenses" shall be broadly construed and shall include,
without limitation, (a) all direct and indirect costs incurred, paid or accrued,
(b) all attorneys' fees, retainers, court costs, transcripts, fees of experts,
witness fees, travel expenses, food and lodging expenses while traveling,
duplicating costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage,
delivery service, freight or other transportation fees and expenses, (c) all
other disbursements and out-of-pocket expenses, including all costs incurred in
connection with investigating any Proceeding, (d) amounts paid in settlement, to
the extent not prohibited by Delaware Law, and (e) reasonable compensation for
time spent by Indemnitee for which he is otherwise not compensated by the
Company or any third party, actually and reasonably incurred in connection with
or arising out of a Proceeding, including a Proceeding by Indemnitee to
establish or enforce a right to indemnification under this Agreement, applicable
law or otherwise.

               (e) "Independent Counsel" shall mean a law firm or a member of a
law firm that neither is presently nor in the past five (5) years has been
retained to represent: (a) the Company, an affiliate of the Company or
Indemnitee in any matter material to either party or (b) any other party to the
Proceeding giving rise to a claim for indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the term "Independent Counsel" shall not include any person who,
under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing would
have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in
an action to determine Indemnitee's right to indemnification under this
Agreement.

               (f) "Liabilities" shall mean liabilities of any type whatsoever,
including, but not limited to, judgments or fines, ERISA or other excise taxes
and penalties, and amounts paid in settlement (including all interest,
assessments or other charges paid or



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payable in connection with any of the foregoing) actually and reasonably
incurred by Indemnitee in connection with a Proceeding.

               (g) "Delaware Law" means the General Corporation Law of the State
of Delaware, as amended and in effect from time to time or any successor or
other statutes of Delaware having similar import and effect.

               (h) "Proceeding" shall mean any pending, threatened or completed
action, hearing, suit or any other proceeding, whether civil, criminal,
arbitrative, administrative, investigative or any alternative dispute resolution
mechanism, including without limitation any such Proceeding brought by or in the
right of the Company.

        2. Employment Rights and Duties. Subject to any other obligations
imposed on either of the parties by contract or by law, and with the
understanding that this Agreement is not intended to confer employment rights on
either party which they did not possess on the date of its execution, Indemnitee
agrees to serve as a director or officer so long as he is duly appointed or
elected and qualified in accordance with the applicable provisions of the
Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the "Certificate") and Bylaws (the
"Bylaws") of the Company or any subsidiary of the Company and until such time as
he resigns or fails to stand for election or until his employment terminates.
Indemnitee may from time to time also perform other services at the request, or
for the convenience of, or otherwise benefiting the Company. Indemnitee may at
any time and for any reason resign or be removed from such position (subject to
any other contractual obligation or other obligation imposed by operation of
law), in which event the Company shall have no obligation under this Agreement
to continue Indemnitee in any such position.

               (a) Directors' and Officers' Insurance.

               (i) The Company hereby covenants and agrees that, so long as
               Indemnitee shall continue to serve as a director or officer of
               the Company and thereafter so long as Indemnitee shall be subject
               to any possible Proceeding, the Company, subject to Section
               2.1(c), shall maintain directors' and officers' insurance in full
               force and effect.

               (ii) In all policies of directors' and officers' insurance,
               Indemnitee shall be named as an insured in such a manner as to
               provide Indemnitee the same rights and benefits, subject to the
               same limitations, as are accorded to the Company's directors or
               officers most favorably insured by such policy.

        3. Indemnification; General Agreement. The Company shall indemnify
Indemnitee to the fullest extent authorized or permitted by Delaware Law and the
provisions of the Certificate and Bylaws of the Company in effect on the date
hereof, and as Delaware Law, the Certificate and Bylaws may from time to time be
amended (but, in the case of any such amendment, only to the extent such
amendment permits the Company to provide broader indemnification rights than
Delaware Law, the Certificate and/or Bylaws permitted the Company to provide
before such amendment). The right to indemnification conferred in the
Certificate shall be presumed to have been relied upon by Indemnitee in serving
or continuing to serve the Company as a director or officer and shall be
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right. Without in any way diminishing the scope of the indemnification provided
by the Certificate and this Section 3, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee if
and whenever he is or was a witness, party or is threatened to be made a witness
or a party to any Proceeding, by reason of the fact that he is or was an Agent
or by reason of anything done or not done, or alleged to have been done or not
done, by him in such capacity, against all Expenses and Liabilities actually and
reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on his behalf in connection with the
investigation, defense, settlement or appeal of such Proceeding. In addition to,
and not as a limitation of, the foregoing, the rights of indemnification of
Indemnitee provided under this Agreement shall include those rights set forth in
Sections 4, 5, 6 and 7 below.

        4. Payment of Expenses.

               (a) All Expenses incurred by or on behalf of Indemnitee shall be
advanced by the Company to Indemnitee within twenty (20) days after the receipt
by the Company of a written request for such advance which may be made from time
to time, whether prior to or after final disposition of a Proceeding (unless
there has been a final determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that
Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified for such Expenses). Indemnitee's
entitlement to advancement of Expenses shall include those incurred in
connection with any Proceeding by Indemnitee seeking a determination, an
adjudication or an award in arbitration pursuant to this Agreement. The requests
shall reasonably evidence the Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in connection
therewith. Indemnitee hereby undertakes to repay the amounts advanced if it
shall ultimately be determined that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.

               (b) Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, to the
extent that Indemnitee has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense
of any Proceeding, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses actually
and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection therewith.

        5. Procedure for Determination of Entitlement to Indemnification.

               (a) Whenever Indemnitee believes that he is entitled to
indemnification pursuant to this Agreement, Indemnitee shall submit a written
request for indemnification (the "Indemnification Request") to the Company to
the attention of the President with a copy to the Secretary. This request shall
include documentation or information which is necessary for the determination of
entitlement to indemnification and which is reasonably available to Indemnitee.
Determination of Indemnitee's entitlement to indemnification shall be made no
later than forty-five (45) days after receipt of the Indemnification Request.
The President or the Secretary shall, promptly upon receipt of Indemnitee's
request for indemnification, advise the Board in writing that Indemnitee has
made such request for indemnification.

               (b) The Indemnification Request shall set forth Indemnitee's
selection of which of the following forums shall determine whether Indemnitee is
entitled to indemnification:



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               (i) A majority vote of Directors who are not parties to the
               action with respect to which indemnification is sought, even
               though less than a quorum.

               (ii) A written opinion of an Independent Counsel (provided there
               are no such Directors as set forth in (1) above or if such
               Directors as set forth in (1) above so direct).

               (iii) A majority vote of the stockholders at a meeting at which a
               quorum is present, with the shares owned by the person to be
               indemnified not being entitled to vote thereon.

               (iv)   The court in which the Proceeding is or was pending upon
               application by Indemnitee.

        The Company agrees to bear any and all costs and expenses incurred by
Indemnitee or the Company in connection with the determination of Indemnitee's
entitlement to indemnification by any of the above forums.

        6. Presumptions and Effect of Certain Proceedings. No initial finding by
the Board, its counsel, Independent Counsel, arbitrators or the shareholders
shall be effective to deprive Indemnitee of the protection of this indemnity,
nor shall a court or other forum to which Indemnitee may apply for enforcement
of this indemnity give any weight to any such adverse finding in deciding any
issue before it. Upon making a request for indemnification, Indemnitee shall be
presumed to be entitled to indemnification under this Agreement and the Company
shall have the burden of proof to overcome that presumption in reaching any
contrary determination. The termination of any Proceeding by judgment, order,
settlement, arbitration award or conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere
or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, (a) adversely affect the rights of
Indemnitee to indemnification except as indemnification may be expressly
prohibited under this Agreement, (b) create a presumption that Indemnitee did
not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or
not opposed to the best interests of the Company or (c) with respect to any
criminal action or proceeding, create a presumption that Indemnitee had
reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.

        7. Partial Indemnification. If Indemnitee is entitled under any
provision of this Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some or a
portion of the Expenses, judgments, fines or penalties actually or reasonably
incurred in the investigation, defense, appeal or settlement of any Proceeding,
but not, however, for the total amount thereof, the Company shall nevertheless
indemnify Indemnitee for the portion of such expenses, judgments, fines or
penalties to which Indemnitee is entitled.

        8. Remedies of Indemnitee in Cases of Determination not to Indemnify or
to Not Advance Expenses.

               (a) In the event that (a) an initial determination is made that
Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification, (b) advances for Expenses are not
made when and as required by this Agreement, (c) payment has not been timely
made following a determination of entitlement to indemnification pursuant to
this Agreement or (d) Indemnitee otherwise seeks enforcement of this Agreement,
Indemnitee shall be entitled



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to a final adjudication in an appropriate court of the State of Delaware of his
entitlement to such indemnification or advance. Alternatively, Indemnitee at his
sole option may seek an award in arbitration. If the parties are unable to agree
on an arbitrator, the parties shall provide JAMS Endispute ("JAMS") with a
statement of the nature of the dispute and the desired qualifications of the
arbitrator. JAMS will then provide a list of three available arbitrators. Each
party may strike one of the names on the list, and the remaining person will
serve as the arbitrator. If both parties strike the same person, JAMS will
select the arbitrator from the other two names. The arbitration award shall be
made within ninety (90) days following the demand for arbitration. Except as set
forth herein, the provisions of Delaware Law shall apply to any such
arbitration. The Company shall not oppose Indemnitee's right to seek any such
adjudication or arbitration award. In any such proceeding or arbitration
Indemnitee shall be presumed to be entitled to indemnification under this
Agreement and the Company shall have the burden of proof to overcome that
presumption.

               (b) An initial determination, in whole or in part, that
Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification shall create no presumption in any
judicial proceeding or arbitration that Indemnitee has not met the applicable
standard of conduct for, or is otherwise not entitled to, indemnification.

               (c) If an initial determination is made or deemed to have been
made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement that Indemnitee is entitled to
indemnification, the Company shall be bound by such determination in the absence
of (a) a misrepresentation of a material fact by Indemnitee in the request for
indemnification or (b) a specific finding (which has become final) by a court of
competent jurisdiction that all or any part of such indemnification is expressly
prohibited by law.

               (d) The Company and Indemnitee agree herein that a monetary
remedy for breach of this Agreement, at some later date, will be inadequate,
impracticable and difficult to prove, and further agree that such breach would
cause Indemnitee irreparable harm. Accordingly, the Company and Indemnitee agree
that Indemnitee shall be entitled to temporary and permanent injunctive relief
to enforce this Agreement without the necessity of proving actual damages or
irreparable harm. The Company and Indemnitee further agree that Indemnitee shall
be entitled to such injunctive relief, including temporary restraining orders,
preliminary injunctions and permanent injunctions, without the necessity of
posting bond or other undertaking in connection therewith. Any such requirement
of bond or undertaking is hereby waived by the Company, and the Company
acknowledges that in the absence of such a waiver, a bond or undertaking may be
required by the court.

               (e) The Company shall be precluded from asserting that the
procedures and presumptions of this Agreement are not valid, binding and
enforceable. The Company shall stipulate in any such court or before any such
arbitrator that the Company is bound by all the provisions of this Agreement and
is precluded from making any assertion to the contrary.

               (f) Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in connection with his
request for indemnification under, seeking enforcement of or to recover damages
for breach of this Agreement shall be borne and advanced by the Company.



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        9. Other Rights to Indemnification. Indemnitee's rights of
indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by this Agreement shall not
be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which Indemnitee may now or in the
future be entitled under applicable law, the Certificate, the Bylaws, an
employment agreement, a vote of shareholders or Disinterested Directors,
insurance or other financial arrangements or otherwise.

        10. Limitations on Indemnification. No indemnification pursuant to
Section 3 shall be paid by the Company nor shall Expenses be advanced pursuant
to Section 3:

               (a) Insurance. To the extent that Indemnitee is reimbursed
pursuant to such insurance as may exist for Indemnitee's benefit.
Notwithstanding the availability of such insurance, Indemnitee also may claim
indemnification from the Company pursuant to this Agreement by assigning to the
Company any claims under such insurance to the extent Indemnitee is paid by the
Company. Indemnitee shall reimburse the Company for any sums he receives as
indemnification from other sources to the extent of any amount paid to him for
that purpose by the Company;

               (b) Section 16(b). On account and to the extent of any wholly or
partially successful claim against Indemnitee for an accounting of profits made
from the purchase or sale by Indemnitee of securities of the Company pursuant to
the provisions of section 16(b) or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and amendments thereto or similar provisions of any federal, state or
local statutory law;

               (c) Lack of Good Faith. To indemnify Indemnitee for any expenses
incurred by Indemnitee with respect to any Proceeding instituted by Indemnitee
to enforce or interpret this Agreement, if a court of competent jurisdiction
determines that each of the material assertions made by Indemnitee in such
Proceeding was not made in good faith or was frivolous; or

               (d) Indemnitee's Proceedings. Except as otherwise provided in
this Agreement, in connection with all or any part of a Proceeding which is
initiated or maintained by or on behalf of Indemnitee, or any Proceeding by
Indemnitee against the Company or its directors, officers, employees or other
agents, unless (a) such indemnification is expressly required to be made by
Delaware Law, (b) the Proceeding was authorized by a majority of the
Disinterested Directors (c) there has been a Change of Control, or (d) such
indemnification is provided by the Company, in its sole discretion, pursuant to
the powers vested in the Company under Delaware Law.

        11. Duration and Scope of Agreement; Binding Effect. This Agreement
shall continue so long as Indemnitee shall be subject to any possible Proceeding
subject to indemnification by reason of the fact that he is or was an Agent and
shall be applicable to any Proceeding commenced or continued after execution of
this Agreement, whether arising from acts or omissions occurring before,
concurrently with or after such execution. This Agreement shall be binding upon
the Company and its successors and assigns (including any direct or indirect
successor by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise to all or
substantially all of the business or assets of the Company) and shall inure to
the benefit of Indemnitee and his spouse, assigns, heirs, devisees, executors,
administrators and other legal representatives.



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        12. Notice by Indemnitee and Defense of Claims. Indemnitee agrees
promptly to notify the Company in writing upon being served with any summons,
citation, subpoena, complaint, indictment, information or other document
relating to any matter which may be subject to indemnification hereunder,
whether civil, criminal, arbitrative, administrative or investigative; but the
omission so to notify the Company will not relieve it from any liability which
it may have to Indemnitee if such omission does not actually prejudice the
Company's rights and, if such omission does prejudice the Company's rights, it
will relieve the Company from liability only to the extent of such prejudice;
nor will such omission relieve the Company from any liability which it may have
to Indemnitee otherwise than under this Agreement. With respect to any
Proceeding:

               (i) The Company will be entitled to participate therein at its
               own expense;

               (ii) Except as otherwise provided below, to the extent that it
               may wish, the Company jointly with any other indemnifying party
               similarly notified will be entitled to assume the defense
               thereof, with counsel reasonably satisfactory to Indemnitee.
               After notice from the Company to Indemnitee of its election so to
               assume the defense thereof and the assumption of such defense,
               the Company will not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement
               for any attorney fees or costs subsequently incurred by
               Indemnitee in connection with Indemnitee's defense except as
               otherwise provided below. Indemnitee shall have the right to
               employ his counsel in such Proceeding but the fees and expenses
               of such counsel incurred after notice from the Company of its
               assumption of the defense thereof and the assumption of such
               defense shall be at the expense of Indemnitee unless (iii) the
               employment of counsel by Indemnitee has been authorized by the
               Company, (iv) Indemnitee shall have reasonably concluded that
               there may be a conflict of interest between the Company and
               Indemnitee in the conduct of the defense of such action or that
               the Company's counsel may not be adequately representing
               Indemnitee or (v) the Company shall not in fact have employed
               counsel to assume the defense of such action, in each of which
               cases the fees and expenses of counsel shall be at the expense of
               the Company; and

               (iii) The Company shall not be liable to indemnify Indemnitee
               under this Agreement for any amounts paid in settlement of any
               action or claim effected without its written consent. The Company
               shall not settle any action or claim which would impose any
               limitation or penalty on Indemnitee without Indemnitee's written
               consent. Neither the Company nor Indemnitee will unreasonably
               withhold its or his consent to any proposed settlement.

        13. Contribution. In order to provide for just and equitable
contribution in circumstances in which the indemnification provided for in this
Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unavailable to
Indemnitee in whole or part, the Company shall, in such an event, after taking
into account, among other things, contributions by other directors and officers
of the Company pursuant to indemnification agreements or otherwise, and, in the
absence of personal enrichment, acts of intentional fraud, dishonesty,
disloyalty, willful misconduct or criminal conduct on the part of Indemnitee,



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contribute to the payment of Indemnitee's losses to the extent that, after other
contributions are taken into account, such losses exceed: (a) in the case of a
director of the Company or any of its subsidiaries who is not an officer of the
Company or any of such subsidiaries, the amount of fees paid to the director for
serving as a director during the twelve (12) months preceding the commencement
of the Proceeding; or (b) in the case of a director of the Company or any of its
subsidiaries who is also an officer of the Company or any of such subsidiaries,
the amount set forth in clause (a) plus five percent (5%) of the aggregate cash
compensation paid to said director for service in such office(s) during the
twelve (12) months preceding the commencement of the Proceeding; or (c) in the
case of an officer of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, five percent (5%)
of the aggregate cash compensation paid to such officer for service in such
office(s) during the twelve (12) months preceding the commencement of such
Proceeding.

        14. Miscellaneous Provisions.

               (a) Severability; Partial Indemnity. If any provision or
provisions of this Agreement (or any portion thereof) shall be held by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason
whatever: (a) such provision shall be limited or modified in its application to
the minimum extent necessary to avoid the invalidity, illegality or
unenforceability of such provision; (b) the validity, legality and
enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not in any
way be affected or impaired thereby; and (c) to the fullest extent possible, the
provisions of this Agreement shall be construed so as to give effect to the
intent manifested by the provision (or portion thereof) held invalid, illegal or
unenforceable. If Indemnitee is entitled under any provision of this Agreement
to indemnification by the Company for some or a portion of any Expenses or
Liabilities of any type whatsoever incurred by him in the investigation,
defense, settlement or appeal of a Proceeding but not entitled to all of the
total amount thereof, the Company shall nevertheless indemnify Indemnitee for
such total amount except as to the portion thereof for which it has been
determined pursuant to Section 5 hereof that Indemnitee is not entitled.

               (b) Identical Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one
or more counterparts, each of which shall for all purposes be deemed to be an
original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same Agreement.
Only one such counterpart signed by the party against whom enforceability is
sought needs to be produced to evidence the existence of this Agreement.

               (c) Interpretation of Agreement. It is understood that the
parties hereto intend this Agreement to be interpreted and enforced so as to
provide indemnification to Indemnitee to the fullest extent not now or hereafter
prohibited by law.

               (d) Headings. The headings of the sections and paragraphs of this
Agreement are inserted for convenience only and shall not be deemed to
constitute part of this Agreement or to affect the construction thereof.

               (e) Pronouns. Use of the masculine pronoun shall be deemed to
include use of the feminine pronoun where appropriate.



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               (f) Modification and Waiver. No supplement, modification or
amendment of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both
of the parties to this Agreement. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement
shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any of the provisions hereof (whether
or not similar) nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver. No waiver
of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless executed in
writing.

               (g) Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other
communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been
duly given if (a) delivered by hand and receipted for by the party to whom said
notice or other communication shall have been directed, (b) mailed by certified
or registered mail with postage prepaid, on the third business day after the
date on which it is so mailed, (c) sent via facsimile with the transmission and
receipt of such facsimile having been confirmed in a reputable manner, or (d)
sent via electronic mail with the transmission and receipt of such electronic
mail having been confirmed in a reputable manner:

(i)  If to Indemnitee, to:               ________________
                                         ________________
                                         ________________
                                         ________________

                                         Telephone: (___) ___-_____
                                         Fax: (___) ___-_____

(ii)  If to the Company to:              Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation
                                         2525 E. El Segundo Boulevard
                                         El Segundo, CA 90245
                                         Attn:  Gary S. Meade
                                         Telephone: (310) 536-0611
                                         Fax:  (310) 297-7595

 With a copy to:                         Irell & Manella LLP
                                         1800 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900
                                         Los Angeles, CA 90067
                                         Attn:  Andrew W. Gross
                                         Telephone:  (310) 277-1010
                                         Fax:  (310) 203-7199

or to such other address as may have been furnished to Indemnitee by the Company
or to the Company by Indemnitee, as the case may be.

               (h) Governing Law. The parties agree that this Agreement shall be
governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the
State of Delaware, as applied to contracts between Delaware residents entered
into and to be performed entirely within Delaware.



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               (i) Consent to Jurisdiction. The Company and Indemnitee each
hereby irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of
California for all purposes in connection with any action or proceeding which
arises out of or relates to this agreement and agree that any action instituted
under this agreement shall be brought only in the state courts of the State of
California.

               (j) Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire
agreement between the parties hereto, and there are no other agreements,
contracts or understanding between the parties hereto with respect to the
subject matter of this Agreement, except as specifically referred to herein or
as provided in Sections 9 and 2.1 hereof.

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on
the day and year first above written.



                                               BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION,
                                               a Delaware corporation



                                               ---------------------------------
                                               By:
                                                  ------------------------------
                                               Its:
                                                   -----------------------------


                                               INDEMNITEE


                                               ---------------------------------
                                               Name:
                                                    ----------------------------




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</DOCUMENT>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>EX-10.19
<SEQUENCE>12
<FILENAME>v79751a2exv10w19.txt
<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 10.19
<TEXT>
<PAGE>


                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.19


                             TERMINATION AGREEMENT

        THIS TERMINATION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is entered into as of June
__, 2002 by and between Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation, a Delaware corporation
formerly known as "Big 5 Holdings Corp." ("Parent"), Big 5 Corp., a Delaware
corporation ("Sub" and, together with Parent, the "Companies"), and Leonard
Green & Associates, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("LGA").

                                 R E C I T A L S

        A. LGA and each of the Companies are parties to that certain Management
Services Agreement dated as of November 13, 1997 (the "Management Services
Agreement"), under which LGA provides (i) management, consulting and financial
planning services to the Companies on an ongoing basis in connection with the
operation and growth of the Companies and (ii) financial advisory services to
the Companies in connection with major financial transactions that may be
undertaken from time to time after the date of the Management Services
Agreement.

        B. Concurrently with the consummation of the initial public offering of
shares of common stock of Parent (the date of such consummation, the "Effective
Date"), LGA and the Companies wish to terminate the Management Services
Agreement on the terms set forth herein.

                                A G R E E M E N T

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as
follows:

        1. Termination of Management Services Agreement. Effective on payment to
LGA of the termination fee described below in immediately available funds, the
Management Services Agreement shall terminate in full and be of no further force
or effect and, except as provided in Section 2 below, each party hereto shall
have no further liabilities or obligations thereunder. As consideration for
LGA's agreement to terminate the Management Services Agreement, on the Effective
Date, the Companies will pay LGA a termination fee in cash in the amount of
$875,000.

        2. No Further Accruals of Fees or Expenses. The parties hereto
acknowledge that no fees or expenses under the Management Services Agreement
shall accrue from and after the Effective Date. The Companies will pay to LGA on
or before the thirtieth day following the Effective Date all unpaid fees and
expenses due to LGA under the Management Services Agreement that accrued prior
to the Effective Date.

        3. Miscellaneous.

                3.1 Governing Law. This Agreement and the rights and obligations
arising hereunder shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance
with, the

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laws of the State of California applicable to contracts made and performed
entirely in such state, without regard to principles regarding choice of law or
conflicts of laws.

                3.2 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the
benefit of, and be binding upon, the parties and their respective successors and
assigns.

                3.3 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more
counterparts or by facsimile transmission, each of which shall be an original
but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same instrument.


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<PAGE>

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed and delivered by their duly authorized representatives as of the date
first written above.

                                       LGA

                                       LEONARD GREEN & ASSOCIATES, L.P.,
                                       a Delaware limited partnership



                                       By:
                                          --------------------------------------
                                          Jonathan D. Sokoloff
                                          General Partner

                                       PARENT

                                       BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION, INC.
                                       (formerly known as Big 5 Holdings Corp.),
                                       a Delaware corporation



                                       By:
                                          --------------------------------------
                                           Steven G. Miller
                                           President

                                       SUB

                                       BIG 5 CORP., a Delaware corporation


                                       By:
                                          --------------------------------------
                                           Steven G. Miller
                                           President




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</DOCUMENT>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>EX-10.20
<SEQUENCE>13
<FILENAME>v79751a2exv10w20.txt
<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 10.20
<TEXT>
<PAGE>

                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.20



                          STOCK SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT

        This Stock Subscription Agreement (this "Agreement") is made as of this
25th day of September, 1992, by and between Big 5 Corporation, a Delaware
corporation (the "Company"), and Green Equity Investors, L.P., a Delaware
limited partnership (the "Purchaser").

        WHEREAS, pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of May 22,
1992 (the "Big 5 Agreement"), among Pacific Enterprises, a California
corporation, Thrifty Corporation, a California corporation ("Thrifty"), and the
Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Big 5 Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings"), Holdings
is acquiring (the "Acquisition"), as of the date of this Agreement by means of a
direct purchase, all of the outstanding capital stock of United Merchandising
Corp., a California corporation wholly-owned by Thrifty; and

        WHEREAS, in order to provide a portion of the funds required by Holdings
to consummate the Acquisition, the Company desires to issue and sell to the
Purchaser shares of the Company's Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (the
"Common Stock"), and the Company's Series A 9% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred
Stock, par value $.01 per share (the "Junior Preferred Stock") (collectively,
the "Purchase Shares"); and

        WHEREAS, the Purchaser desires to acquire the Purchase Shares;

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and for other good and
valuable consideration, the parties hereto agree as follows:

        1. Purchase and Sale of Stock.

           (a) The Company is authorized to issue 6,000,000 shares of Common
Stock and 500,000 shares of Preferred, of which 250,000 shares have been
designated as Junior Preferred Stock. The Junior Preferred Stock has the rights,
preferences and privileges, and is subject to the restrictions and limitations,
set forth in the Certificate of Designation relating thereto, a copy of which is
attached as Annex A hereto. The execution, delivery and performance of this
Agreement by the Company has been duly authorized by all necessary corporate
action on the part of the Company. Upon the issuance and purchase of the
Purchase Shares pursuant hereto, such Purchase Shares shall be duly authorized,
validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

           (b) Subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the
Purchaser hereby subscribes for and agrees to purchase, and the Company shall
sell to the Purchaser, 3,130,080 shares of Common Stock and 131,186 shares of
Junior Preferred Stock at a purchase price of $5.00 per share and $100.00 per
share, respectively.

           (c) Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the
Purchaser shall deliver to the Company, concurrently with the execution and
delivery of this

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Agreement, the cash amount of Twenty-Eight Million Seven Hundred Sixty-Nine
Thousand and NO/100 Dollars ($28,769,000) for the Purchase Shares in the form of
a wire transfer of same day federal funds to a bank account specified by the
Company or by certified or bank cashier's check payable to the order of the
Company.

           Promptly following the consummation of the transactions contemplated
by the Big 5 Agreement and receipt of the consideration for the Purchase Shares,
the Company will deliver to the Purchaser duly issued and authenticated
certificates evidencing the Purchase Shares.

           The closing of the transaction contemplated by this Agreement is
conditioned upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Big 5
Agreement; and, if the transactions contemplated by the Big 5 Agreement are not
consummated for any reason, then this Agreement shall be null and void and
neither party hereto shall have any obligation to the other in respect hereof,
except that the Company shall return to the Purchaser any purchase price for the
Purchase Shares theretofore received by the Company.

        2. Purchase for Investment.

           (a) As used in this Agreement, the term "Stock" includes the Common
Stock and the Junior Preferred Stock being acquired by the Purchaser pursuant to
this Agreement, and all shares of capital stock of the Company issued as a
result of any stock dividend on, or stock split or reclassification or
conversion of, any such Purchase Shares, or issued with respect to any such
Purchase Shares in connection with any merger or reorganization involving the
Company.

           (b) The Purchaser represents and warrants to the Company that (i) all
Stock purchased or otherwise acquired by it is being or will be acquired by it
for its own account for investment, and (ii) it will not sell or otherwise
dispose of any Stock except in compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the "Act"), the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "Commission") thereunder and the terms of this Agreement.

           (c) The Purchaser agrees that prior to making any disposition of any
Stock (other than a disposition to the Company or to a Related Transferee, as
defined below), it will give written notice to the Company describing the manner
of such proposed disposition. The Purchaser further agrees that it will not
effect such proposed disposition until either (i) such Purchaser has provided to
the Company an opinion of counsel satisfactory in form and substance to the
Company that such proposed disposition is exempt from registration under the Act
and any applicable state securities laws, or (ii) a registration statement under
the Act covering such proposed disposition has been filed by the Company under
the Act and has become effective and compliance with applicable state securities
laws has been effected. The Company agrees that it will respond as promptly as
reasonably practicable to any notice of sale given hereunder. The Company will
use its best efforts to comply with any such applicable state securities laws,
but shall in no event be required, in connection therewith, to qualify to do
business in any state where it is not then qualified or to take any action that
would subject it to tax or to the general service of process in any state where
it is not then subject.




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<PAGE>

           (d) The Purchaser acknowledges that it is familiar with Rule 144, as
amended, under the Act, and that it has been advised that Rule 144 permits, only
under certain circumstances, the public resale of restricted securities such as
the Stock, but that Rule 144 is not currently, and may not in the future become,
available to permit public resales by it of any Stock. The Purchaser understands
that, to the extent that Rule 144 is not available, it will be unable to sell
any Stock without either registration under the Act or the existence of another
exemption from such registration requirement. The Company has no obligation to
the Purchaser to register any Stock except as expressly provided in Section 4 of
this Agreement.

        3. Legend on Certificates. Each stock certificate of the Company issued
to represent any Stock shall bear the following (or a substantially equivalent)
conspicuous legend on the face or reverse side thereof:

           THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN
           REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "ACT"),
           OR THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION. SUCH SECURITIES MAY NOT
           BE OFFERED, SOLD, OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED
           EXCEPT PURSUANT TO (I) A REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SUCH
           SECURITIES THAT IS EFFECTIVE UNDER SUCH ACT OR APPLICABLE STATE
           SECURITIES LAW, OR (II) ANY EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH
           ACT, OR APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAW, RELATING TO THE DISPOSITION
           OF SECURITIES, INCLUDING RULE 144, PROVIDED THAT, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE
           PROVIDED IN THE STOCK SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER ,
           1992 AMONG THE COMPANY, THE PURCHASER OF THESE SECURITIES AND GREEN
           EQUITY INVESTORS, L.P., AN OPINION OF COUNSEL IS FURNISHED,
           REASONABLY SATISFACTORY IN FORM AND SUBSTANCE TO THE COMPANY, THAT AN
           EXEMPTION FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE ACT AND/OR
           APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAW IS AVAILABLE.

Any stock certificate issued at any time in exchange or substitution for any
certificate bearing such legend (except a new certificate issued upon the
completion of a public distribution of Stock represented thereby) shall also
bear such legend, unless the restrictions contained in Section 2 of this
Agreement are no longer effective and in the opinion of counsel for the Company
the Stock represented thereby need no longer be subject to the restrictions
contained in Sections 2 and 3 of this Agreement. The provisions of Sections 2, 3
and 4 of this Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit
of, the Purchaser and all subsequent holders of the Stock who acquired the same
directly or indirectly from the Purchaser in a transaction or series of
transactions not involving any




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public offering (collectively with the Purchaser, "Holders"). The Company agrees
that it will not transfer on its books any certificate for the Stock in
violation of the provisions of this Agreement.

        4. Registration Rights.

           (a) If the Company receives a request signed by one or more Holders
that collectively hold at least 20% of the Common Stock then outstanding (all
such persons making such request being hereinafter referred to in this Section 4
as the "Initiating Holders") stating that such Initiating Holders propose to
sell or distribute publicly not less than 20% of the Common Stock then
outstanding and that such Initiating Holders desire to have such Common Stock
registered under the Act in connection with such proposed sale or distribution,
the Company shall as soon as practicable use its best efforts to file an
appropriate registration statement under the Act covering the Common Stock and
the proposed sale or distribution referred to in such notice and to cause such
registration to become effective under the Act as soon as practicable after the
filing thereof. As promptly as practicable after receiving such request, the
Company shall give written notice thereof to all Holders other than Initiating
Holders and such other Holders shall, by notice to the Company given within
fifteen (15) days after the giving of notice by the Company, be entitled to have
any Common Stock which they then propose to sell or distribute publicly
registered under such registration statement as if they were Initiating Holders.
The Company may include in any such registration statement other shares of
Common Stock. The Holders shall not be entitled to make a request pursuant to
this subsection (a) on more than two occasions, provided that the registrations
so requested are actually effected. With the exception of the initial
registration of Common Stock pursuant to the Act, the Company shall not be
required to effect a registration pursuant to this subsection (a) (other than on
Form S-3 or a similar short form if then permitted) until a period of twelve
months shall have elapsed from the effective date of the most recent previous
registration which was not effected on Form S-3 or similar short form, unless in
the case of a registration, notice of which shall have been given pursuant to
subsection (b), any Holder shall have been prevented from including in such
previous registration at least 50% of the Common Stock which such Holder
requested to have included, in which case such period shall be six months. The
right of the Initiating Holders to request a registration of Common Stock
pursuant to this subsection (a) shall not apply to any Holder to whom the
Company shall deliver an opinion of its counsel that all of the Common Stock
which such Holder proposes to sell may lawfully be sold or distributed publicly
without registration within a period of six months commencing on the date which
is sixty days after the date of such Holder's registration request.

           (b) Subject to the provisions herein, if the Company at any time
proposes to register any of its securities under the Act, whether or not for
sale for its own account, on a form and in a manner which would permit
registration of Common Stock for a public offering under the Act (other than
registration on Form S-4 or Form S-8 or any successor form thereto), the Company
shall give written notice of the proposed registration to each Holder at least
30 days prior to the filing thereof, and each Holder shall have the right to
request that all or any part of its Common Stock be included in such
registration by giving written notice to the Company within fifteen (15) days
after the giving of such notice by the Company (any Holder giving the Company a
notice requesting that Common Stock owned




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by it be included in such proposed registration being hereinafter referred to in
this Section 4 as a "Registering Holder"); provided, however, that (i) if the
registration is an underwritten primary registration on behalf of the Company
and the managing underwriters of such offering determine that the aggregate
amount of securities of the Company which all Registering Holders and all other
security holders of the Company, pursuant to contractual rights to participate
in such registration ("Other Holders"), propose to include in such registration
statement exceeds the maximum amount of securities that should be included
therein, the Company will include in such registration, first, the shares which
the Company proposes to sell and, second, the Common Stock proposed to be sold
by such Registering Holders and Other Holders, pro rata among all such
Registering Holders and Other Holders, taken together, on the basis of the
relative equity interests in the Company of all Registering Holders and Other
Holders who have requested that securities owned by them be so included (it
being agreed and understood, however, that such underwriters shall have the
right to eliminate entirely the participation in such registration of all
Registering Holders and Other Holders), and (ii) if the registration is an
underwritten secondary registration on behalf of any of the Other Holders
pursuant to demand registration rights and the managing underwriters determine
that the aggregate amount of securities which all Registering Holders and all
Other Holders propose to include in such registration exceeds the maximum amount
of securities that should be included therein, the Company will include in such
registration, first, the securities to be sold for the account of the Other
Holders demanding registration (but only to the extent such Other Holders are
entitled to demand inclusion thereof), second, any securities to be sold for the
account of the Company, and, third, the Common Stock of such Registering Holders
and Other Holders electing to include (but not being entitled to demand
inclusion of) securities in such registration, pro rata among all such
Registering Holders and Other Holders, taken together, on the basis of the
relative equity interests in the Company of all Registering Holders and such
Other Holders who have requested that securities owned by them be included (it
being agreed and understood, however, that such underwriters shall have the
right to eliminate entirely the participation therein of all such Registering
Holders and Other Holders not entitled to demand inclusion of securities in such
registration). Common Stock proposed to be registered and sold for the account
of any Registering Holder shall be sold to prospective underwriters selected or
approved by the Company and on the terms and subject to the conditions of one or
more underwriting agreements negotiated between the Company and/or Other Holders
demanding registration and the prospective underwriters. The Registering Holders
shall be permitted to withdraw all or a part of the shares of Common Stock held
by such Registering Holders which were to be included in such registration at
any time prior to the effective date of such registration. The Company shall not
be required to maintain the effectiveness of the registration statement for such
registration beyond the earlier to occur of 120 days after the effective date
thereof or consummation of the distribution by the Registering Holders included
in such registration statement. The Company may withdraw any registration
statement at any time before it becomes effective, or postpone the offering of
securities, without obligation or liability to any Holder.

           (c) In connection with any registration of Common Stock under the Act
pursuant to this Agreement, the Company will furnish each Holder whose Common
Stock is registered thereunder with a copy of the registration statement and all
amendments thereto and will supply each such Holder with copies of any
prospectus included therein (including a preliminary prospectus and all
amendments and supplements thereto), in such quantities as




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may be reasonably necessary for the purposes of the proposed sale or
distribution covered by such registration. The Company shall not, however, be
required to maintain the registration statement and to supply copies of a
prospectus for a period beyond 120 days after the effective date of such
registration statement and, at the end of such period, the Company may
deregister any Common Stock covered by such registration statement and not then
sold or distributed. In connection with any such registration of Common Stock,
the Company will, at the request of the managing underwriters with respect
thereto, use its best efforts to qualify such registered shares for sale under
the securities laws of such states as is reasonably required to permit the
distribution of such registered shares, provided that the Company shall not be
required in connection therewith or as a condition thereof to qualify to do
business in any state where it is not then qualified or to take any action that
would subject it to tax or to the general service of process in any state where
it is not then subject.

           (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 4, each
Holder agrees that in the event of an underwritten public offering of Common
Stock for the account of the Company, such Holder will not (and it shall be a
condition to the rights of each Holder and the obligations of the Company under
this Section 4 that such Holder does not) offer for public sale (other than as
part of such underwritten public offering) any Common Stock during the 10 days
prior to and such number of days (not in excess of 180) after the effective date
of the registration statement in connection with such public offering as the
underwriters and the Company may request in writing, without the consent of the
underwriters.

           (e) All expenses, disbursements and fees incurred by the Company in
connection with carrying out its obligations under this Section 4 shall be borne
by the Company; however, each Holder shall pay (i) all costs and expenses of
counsel for such Holder, if such counsel is not also counsel for the Company,
(ii) all underwriting discounts, commissions and expenses and all transfer taxes
with respect to the Common Stock sold by such Holder, and (iii) all other
expenses incurred by such Holder and incidental to the sale and delivery of the
Common Stock to be sold by such Holder.

           (f) It shall be a condition of each Holder's rights hereunder to have
Common Stock owned by such Holder registered that:

               (i) such Holder shall cooperate with the Company by supplying
           information and executing documents relating to such Holder or the
           securities of the Company owned by such Holder in connection with
           such registration;

               (ii) such Holder shall enter into any undertakings and take such
           other action relating to the conduct of the proposed offering which
           the Company or the underwriters may reasonably request as being
           necessary to insure compliance with federal and state securities laws
           and the rules or other requirements of The National Association of
           Securities Dealers, Inc. or otherwise to effectuate the offering; and

               (iii) such Holder shall execute and deliver an agreement to
           indemnify and hold harmless the Company, each of its directors, each
           of its officers who has signed the registration statement, any
           underwriter (as




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           defined in the Act), and each person, if any, who controls the
           Company or such underwriter within the meaning of the Act, against
           such losses, claims, damages or liabilities (including reimbursement
           for legal and other expenses) to which the Company or any such
           director, officer, underwriter or controlling person may become
           subject under the Act or otherwise, in such manner as is customary
           for registrations of the type then proposed and, in any event,
           equivalent in scope to indemnities given by the Company in connection
           with such registration, but only with respect to information
           furnished by such Holder in writing in connection with such
           registration (and provided further that the foregoing indemnities
           shall be limited to the aggregate amount of proceeds received by such
           Holder pursuant to the sale of shares in such registration).

           (g) In the event of any registration under the Act of any Common
Stock pursuant to this Section 4, the Company hereby agrees to indemnify and
hold harmless each Holder disposing of such Common Stock against such losses,
claims, damages or liabilities (including reimbursement for legal and other
expenses) to which such Holder may become subject under the Act or otherwise, in
such manner as is customary for registrations of the type then proposed, but not
with respect to information furnished by such Holder in writing in connection
with such registration.

        5. Notices. All notices or other communications under this Agreement
shall be given in writing and shall be deemed duly given and received on the
third full business day following the day of the mailing thereof by registered
or certified mail, return receipt requested, or when delivered personally or
sent by facsimile transmission (if a confirmation of transmission is retained)
as follows:

           (a) if to the Company, at its principal executive offices at the time
of the giving of such notice, or at such other place as the Company shall have
designated by notice as herein provided to the Purchaser;

           (b) if to the Purchaser at its address at the time of the giving of
such notice, or at such other place as the Purchaser shall have designated by
notice as herein provided to the Company; and

           (c) if to any other Holder, at such Holder's last address appearing
in the Company's stock transfer records.

        6. Specific Performance. Due to the fact that the securities of the
Company cannot be readily purchased or sold in the open market, and for other
reasons, the parties will be irreparably damaged in the event that this
Agreement is not specifically enforced. In the event of a breach or threatened
breach of the terms, covenants and/or conditions of this Agreement by any party
hereto, the other party shall, in addition to all other remedies, be entitled
(without any bond or other security being required) to a temporary and/or
permanent injunction, without showing any actual damage or that monetary damages
would not provide an adequate remedy, and/or a decree for specific performance,
in accordance with the provisions hereof.




                                      -7-
<PAGE>

        7. Miscellaneous.

           (a) This writing constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be modified or amended except
by a written agreement signed by the Company and the Purchaser. Anything in this
Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding (and without limiting the rights of
the owners of all of the then outstanding Stock acquired hereunder to amend,
modify or terminate this Agreement), any modification or amendment of this
Agreement by a written agreement signed by, or binding upon, the Purchaser shall
be valid and binding upon any and all persons or entities who may, at any time,
have or claim any rights under or pursuant to this Agreement (including all
Holders hereunder) in respect of the Stock originally acquired by the Purchaser.

           (b) No waiver of any breach or default hereunder shall be considered
valid unless in writing, and no such waiver shall be deemed a waiver of any
subsequent breach or default of the same or similar nature. Anything in this
Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, any waiver, consent or other
instrument under or pursuant to this Agreement signed by, or binding upon, a
Purchaser shall be valid and binding upon any and all persons or entities (other
than the Company) who may, at any time, have or claim any rights under or
pursuant to this Agreement (including all Holders hereunder) in respect of the
Stock originally acquired by the Purchaser.

           (c) Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company and the Purchaser
and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however, that (i) nothing
contained herein shall be construed as granting to the Purchaser the right to
transfer any of its Stock except in accordance with this Agreement, and (ii) the
Purchaser shall no longer be deemed a Purchaser or Holder hereunder after it
ceases to own any Stock.

           (d) If any provision of this Agreement shall be invalid or
unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall attach only to such
provision and shall not in any manner affect or render invalid or unenforceable
any other severable provision of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be
carried out as if any such invalid or unenforceable provision were not contained
herein.

           (e) Should any party to this Agreement be required to commence any
litigation concerning any provision of this Agreement or the rights and duties
of the parties hereunder, the prevailing party in such proceeding shall be
entitled, in addition to such other relief as may be granted, to the attorneys'
fees and court costs incurred by reason of such litigation.

           (f) The section headings contained herein are for the purposes of
convenience only and are not intended to define or limit the contents of said
sections.

           (g) Each party hereto shall cooperate and shall take such further
action and shall execute and deliver such further documents as may be reasonably
requested by any other party in order to carry out the provisions and purposes
of this Agreement.

           (h) This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which
taken together shall be deemed one original.




                                      -8-
<PAGE>

           (i) This Agreement shall be deemed to be a contract under the laws of
the State of California and for all purposes shall be construed and enforced in
accordance with the internal laws of said state without regard to the principles
of conflicts of law.






                                      -9-
<PAGE>

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed as of the day and year first above written.



                                       BIG 5 CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation



                                       By: _____________________________________
                                       Its: ____________________________________


                                       GREEN EQUITY INVESTORS, L.P.



                                       By: _____________________________________
                                       Its: ____________________________________





                                      -10-



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<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>EX-10.21
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<TEXT>
<PAGE>
                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.21


                           [THE CIT GROUP LETTERHEAD]


                                                            April 17, 1996

United Merchandising Corp.
2525 East El Segundo Boulevard
El Segundo, CA 90245

Dear Sirs:

We refer to the Financing Agreement, dated March 8, 1996, between you and the
undersigned (herein the "Agreement"). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined
herein shall be as defined in the Agreement. The Agreement provides for the sale
by the undersigned of its rights and obligations under the Agreement to other
lenders. As of the date hereof, CITBC is the only Lender to the Agreement. In
order to correct certain typographical errors, to further clarify issues and to
make the Agreement more attractive to other lenders, the Agreement is hereby
amended, effective April 17, 1996, as follows:

1.   The period (.) at the end of the definition of "Current Liabilities" in
     Section 1 of the Agreement is hereby deleted and the phrase "shall not be
     considered current." is hereby substituted in lieu thereof;

2.   The name "CITBC" in the third line of the definition of "Default Rate of
     Interest" in Section 1 of the Agreement is hereby deleted and the phrase
     "the Agent, on behalf of the Lenders," is hereby substituted in lieu
     thereof;

3.   The name "CITBC" in the fourth line of the definition of "Default Rate of
     Interest" in Section 1 of the Agreement is hereby deleted and the phrase
     "the Lenders" is hereby substituted in lieu thereof;

4.   The name "CITBC" in the third line of the definition of "Designated Sale -
     Leaseback Property" in Section 1 of the Agreement is hereby deleted and the
     phrase "the Agent" is hereby substituted in lieu thereof;

5.   The name "CITBC" in the first line of the definition of "Line of Credit
     Fee" in Section 1 of the Agreement is hereby deleted and the phrase "the
     Agent" is hereby substituted in lieu thereof;
<PAGE>
6.   The semi-colon (;) at the end of sub-clause b in clause ix in the
     definition of "Permitted Encumbrances" in Section 1 of the Agreement is
     hereby deleted and the following is hereby substituted in lieu thereof:

     "provided, however, that any Inventory subject to the lien permitted by
     this clause ix shall not be considered Eligible Inventory until such lien
     is terminated;";

7.   The last sentence in paragraph 1 of Section 3 of the Agreement is hereby
     deleted and the following is hereby substituted in lieu thereof:

     "Should the Company request advances in excess of the limitations set
     forth herein, such advances shall be considered "Overadvances" and,
     subject to the provisions of paragraph 10 of Section 12 of this Financing
     Agreement, shall be made by the Agent only with the consent of the
     Required Lenders and in the sole discretion of the Required Lenders,
     subject to any additional terms the Required Lenders or, if applicable,
     all Lenders, deem necessary.";

8.   The word "no" in the penultimate line of paragraph 5 of Section 3 of the
     Agreement is hereby deleted and the word "any" is hereby substituted in
     lieu thereof;

9.   The period (.) after the word "Agent" in the third to last line of
     paragraph 6 of Section 3 of the Agreement is hereby deleted;

10.  The phrase "or its" in the second and eighth lines of paragraph 2 of
     Section 6 of the Agreement is hereby deleted and the phrase", accompanied
     by the Lenders or their respective" is hereby substituted in lieu thereof;

11.  On the seventh line of paragraph 2 of Section 6 of the Agreement and
     immediately after the word "Agent's" and before the word "expense" the
     phrase "and the applicable Lender's" is hereby inserted;

12.  The word "it" in the tenth line of paragraph 2 of Section 6 of the
     Agreement is hereby deleted and the phrase "the Agent" is hereby
     substituted in lieu thereof;

13.  The word "Agent" in sub-paragraph k of paragraph 1 of Section 9 of the
     Agreement is hereby deleted and the phrase "Required Lenders" is hereby
     substituted in lieu thereof;

14.  The word "discretion" in the first line of Section 10 of the Agreement is
     hereby deleted and the word "direction" is hereby substituted in lieu
     thereof;

15.  The phrase "which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld," is hereby
     inserted immediately after the word "Agent" in the second line of
     paragraph 5(a) of Section 11 of the Agreement;


<PAGE>
16.  Immediately after the name "Dai-Ichi-Kangyo Bank" in the ninth line of
     paragraph 6 of Section 11 of the Agreement, the phrase "and in the case of
     any other Lender, to such other Lender's parent organization," is hereby
     inserted;

17.  The last sentence of paragraph 8 of Section 11 of the Agreement is hereby
     deleted and the following is hereby substituted in lieu thereof;

     "The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to any i) suits, actions,
     proceedings or claims that are unrelated, directly or indirectly, to this
     Financing Agreement or ii) costs, fees, expenses or disbursements resulting
     solely from the gross negligence or wilful misconduct of the Agent or any
     Lender.";

18.  The semi-colon (;) at the end of clause i in paragraph 10 of Section 11 of
     the Agreement is hereby deleted and the phrase "which consent shall not be
     unreasonably withheld;" is hereby substituted in lieu thereof;

19.  The phrase "inventory confirmation statements, Collateral examinations
     and/or reviews," is hereby inserted immediately after the word "all" in the
     third to last line of paragraph 6 of Section 12 of the Agreement;

20.  The following sentence is hereby added at the end of paragraph 6 of Section
     12 of the Agreement:

     "Further, the Agent shall use reasonable efforts to give the Lenders
     reasonable prior notice of the date of the Agent's visit to the Company's
     premises for purposes of inspecting the Collateral and books and records
     pertaining thereto.";

21.  Clause v in the third line of paragraph 10 of Section 12 of the Agreement
     is hereby deleted and the following is hereby substituted in lieu thereof:

     "v) increase the rate of advance against Eligible Inventory as set forth in
     paragraph 1 of Section 3 of this Financing Agreement or increase the Line
     of Credit;"

22.  The phrase "In all other respects" on the thirteenth line of paragraph 10
     of Section 12 of the Agreement is hereby deleted and the following is
     hereby substituted in lieu thereof;

     "In all other respects and except as otherwise specifically provided to the
     contrary in this Financing Agreement,"; and

23.  The phrase "the making of an overadvance or" in the third to last line of
     paragraph 10 of Section 12 of the Agreement is hereby deleted.

<PAGE>
Except as otherwise hereinabove provided, no other amendment or modification of
the Agreement is hereby intended or implied. If the foregoing is in accordance
with your understanding, please so indicate by signing and returning to us the
enclosed copy of this letter.


                                             Very truly yours,

                                             THE CIT GROUP/BUSINESS
                                             CREDIT, INC. (AS AGENT AND
                                             LENDER)

                                             By /s/ [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE]
                                                -------------------------
                                              Title: Vice President

Read and Agreed to:

UNITED MERCHANDISING CORP.


By /s/ CHARLES P. KIRK
   ----------------------------
Title: Sr. Vice President & CFO

</TEXT>
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<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>EX-10.22
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<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 10.22
<TEXT>
<PAGE>
                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.22

                           [THE CIT GROUP LETTERHEAD]

August 11, 1997

United Merchandising Corp.
2525 East El Segundo Boulevard.
El Segundo, CA 90245

Dear Sirs:

We refer to the Financing Agreement, dated March 8, 1996 (as amended, the
"Agreement") between United Merchandising Corp., as borrower (the "Company")
and The CIT Group/Business Credit, Inc., as agent and lender (together with the
other lenders, the "Lenders"). Capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein
shall be as defined in the Agreement. The Company and the Lenders hereby agree
that the Agreement is amended, as follows:

     1.   All references to the "Chemical Bank Rate" and to "Chemical Bank" in
the Agreement are hereby deleted in every instance where they appear, and
"Chase Manhattan Bank Rate" and "The Chase Manhattan Bank", respectively, are
inserted in lieu thereof.

     2.   The first 2 sentences of paragraph 1 of Section 7 are hereby deleted,
and the following are inserted in lieu thereof:

     Interest on the Revolving Loans (other than Libor Loans) shall be payable
monthly as of the end of each month and shall be an amount equal to the sum of
the Chase Manhattan Bank Rate and the applicable following percentage:

     i)    0.75%, if the Company's EBITDA (as evidenced by the most recent
fiscal quarter's financial statement) for the four fiscal quarters then ended,
is equal to or less than $20,000,000;

     ii)   0.50%, if the Company's EBITDA (as evidenced by the most recent
fiscal quarter's financial statement) for the four fiscal quarters then ended,
is between $20,000,001 and $25,000,000;

     iii)  0.25%, if the Company's EBITDA (as evidenced by the most recent
fiscal quarter's financial statement) for the four fiscal quarters then ended,
is between $25,000,001 and $30,000,000;

     iv)   0.00%, if the Company's EBITDA (as evidenced by the most recent
fiscal quarter's financial statement) at the end of each fiscal quarter for the
four fiscal quarters then ended, is equal to or greater than $30,000,000;

in all instances the applicable percentage will become effective the month
following receipt of the financial statements (and the date of this letter) and
will be computed on a per annum basis, on the average of the net balances
(other than Libor Loans) owing by the Company in the Company's account at the
close of each day during such month. Interest on the Revolving Loans which are
Libor Loans shall be payable monthly as of the end of each month and shall be
an amount equal to the sum of the

<PAGE>
applicable Libor on each then outstanding Revolving Loan which is a Libor Loan
and the applicable following percentage:

        i)   2.50%, if the Company's EBITDA (as evidenced by the most recent
fiscal quarter's financial statement) for the four fiscal quarters then ended,
is equal to or less than $20,000,000;

        ii)  2.25%, if the Company's EBITDA (as evidenced by the most recent
fiscal quarter's financial statement) for the four fiscal quarters then ended,
is between $20,000,001 and $25,000,000;

        iii) 2.00%, if the Company's EBITDA (as evidenced by the most recent
fiscal quarter's financial statement) for the four fiscal quarters then ended,
is between $25,000,001 and $30,000,000;

        iv)  1.75%, if the Company's EBITDA (as evidenced by the most recent
fiscal quarter's financial statement) fiscal quarter for the four fiscal
quarters then ended, is between $30,000,001 and $35,000,000;

        v)   1.50%, if the Company's EBITDA (as evidenced by the most recent
fiscal quarter's financial statement) for the four fiscal quarters then ended,
is equal to or greater than $35,000,000;

in all instances the applicable percentage will become effective the month
following receipt of the financial statements (and the date of this letter) and
will be computed on a per annum basis, on the average of the net balances owing
by the Company on such Libor Loan at the close of each day during such month.

        3.   The definition of "Early Termination Date" is hereby amended by
deleting the word "third" and inserting the word "fifth" in lieu thereof.

        4.   The definition of "Early Termination Fee" is hereby amended by
deleting the word "third" wherever it appears and inserting the word "fifth" in
lieu thereof.

        5.   The word "third" set forth in the first sentence of Section 10 is
hereby deleted, and the worth "fifth" is inserted in lieu thereof.

        6.   Notwithstanding 3, 4 and 5 above, in the event a Material
Ownership Change (defined as Green Equity Investors, L.P. decreasing their
common stock holdings in the Company to less than twenty-five percent (25%))
occurs prior to June 30, 1998, then the amendments set forth in 3, 4 and 5
above will have no force and effect.

Except as otherwise hereinabove provided, no other amendment or modification of
the Agreement is hereby intended or implied. If the foregoing is in accordance
with your understanding, please so indicate by signing and returning to us the
enclosed copy of this letter.


                                                Very truly yours,

                                                The CIT Group/Business Credit,
                                                Inc. (as Agent and Lender)

                                                By: /s/ [ILLEGIBLE]
                                                    ----------------------------
                                                TITLE: Vice President
                                                       -------------------------
<PAGE>
Read and Agreed to:

United Merchandising Corp.

By:    /s/ CHARLES P. KIRK
       --------------------------------------
           Charles P. Kirk
Title: Senior Vice President & Chief
       Financial Officer
       --------------------------------------



BT Commercial Corporation (as Lender)

By:    /s/ [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE]
       --------------------------------------

Title: Senior Vice President
       --------------------------------------



National Bank of Canada (as Lender)

By:    /s/ [SIGNATURES ILLEGIBLE]
       --------------------------------------

Title: VICE PRESIDENT         VP
       --------------------------------------



Sanwa Business Credit Corporation (as Lender)

By:    /s/ [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE]
       --------------------------------------

Title: First Vice President
       --------------------------------------



Transamerica Business Credit (as Lender)

By:    /s/ [SIGNATURE ILLEGIBLE]
       --------------------------------------

Title: Senior Account Executive
       --------------------------------------

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1

The Board of Directors
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation:

The audits referred to in our report dated March 1, 2002, except as to note 17
which is as of May 31, 2002, included the related financial statement schedule
as of December 30, 2001 and for each of the fiscal years ended December 30,
2001, December 31, 2000 and January 2, 2000 included in the registration
statement. This financial statement schedule is the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
financial statement schedule based on our audits. In our opinion, such financial
statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated
financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects
the information set forth therein.

We consent to the use of our reports included herein and to the reference to
our firm under the heading "Experts" in the prospectus.


KPMG LLP


Los Angeles, California
June 4, 2002


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<TYPE>EX-99.1
<SEQUENCE>17
<FILENAME>v79751a2exv99w1.txt
<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 99.1
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<PAGE>
                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1



                        BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION

                     CONSENT TO SERVE ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS



         THE UNDERSIGNED hereby consents to serve as a Director on the Board of
Directors of Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (the "Company") effective upon the
Company's consummation of its initial public offering of common stock
contemplated by the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-68094)
currently on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Form S-1").
The undersigned acknowledges that the Company may state that the undersigned
will become a Director and provide biographical information approved by the
undersigned in connection with the Form S-1 and with customary corporate
communications and documents.



Dated:  April 30, 2002



/s/ SANDRA N. BANE
--------------------------------
Sandra N. Bane




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<PAGE>
                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.2




                        BIG 5 SPORTING GOODS CORPORATION

                     CONSENT TO SERVE ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS



         THE UNDERSIGNED hereby consents to serve as a Director on the Board of
Directors of Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (the "Company") effective upon the
Company's consummation of its initial public offering of common stock
contemplated by the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-68094)
currently on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Form S-1").
The undersigned acknowledges that the Company may state that the undersigned
will become a Director and provide biographical information approved by the
undersigned in connection with the Form S-1 and with customary corporate
communications and documents.



Dated: June 3, 2002



/s/ G. MICHAEL BROWN
-------------------------

G. Michael Brown




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