1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 7, 2000 THE SPORTSMAN'S GUIDE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Minnesota 0-15767 41-1293081 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation ) File Number) Identification No.) 411 Farwell Avenue, South St. Paul, Minnesota 55075 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (651) 451-3030 None (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) 2 Item 5. Other Events. The Sportsman's Guide, Inc. has prepared a private placement memorandum dated January 7, 2000 in connection with a proposed private financing. The Summary, Risk Factors and Business sections of the memorandum are filed as an exhibit to this report. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99 Summary, Risk Factors and Business sections of Memorandum dated January 7, 2000 2 3 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized. THE SPORTSMAN'S GUIDE, INC. Date: January 11, 2000 By /s/ Charles B. Lingen ---------------------------------- Charles B. Lingen Senior Vice President of Finance/CFO 3 4 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Description - ------- ----------- 99 Summary, Risk Factors and Business sections of Memorandum dated January 7, 2000. 4