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Market Cap:$720.3M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$1.2B
  • Public
  • US
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hhgregg, Inc. is a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home appliances, and related products and services operating under the name hhgregg TM . As of June 30, 2009, we operated 111 stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee. Unless otherwise indicated, hhgregg refers solely to hhgregg, Inc., Gregg Appliances refers solely to Gregg Appliances, Inc. and we, us and our refers to hhgregg, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Gregg Appliances. hhgregg, Inc. was formed in Delaware on April 12, 2007. As part of a corporate reorganization effected on July 19, 2007, the stockholders of Gregg Appliances contributed all of their shares of Gregg Appliances to hhgregg in exchange for common stock of hhgregg. As a result, Gregg Appliances became a wholly-owned subsidiary of hhgregg.

Number of Employees 3,360
Contact Information

4151 E 96th St

Indianapolis, Indiana 46240-1442

hhgregg.com

(317) 848-8710

NAICS Code Radio, Television, and Other Electronics Stores: 443112

Recent Events

  • Hhgregg to open distribution center in Maryland

    11/17/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

  • Hhgregg profit up in Q2 as new stores help sales

    11/05/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Hhgregg sets a date for store openings

    10/01/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Hhgregg HGG Raised Alert, Watch for 9.2% Technical Downtrend Reversal

    9/18/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks to watch on Sept. 9

    9/09/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Operations - View Story

  • HEADLINE STOCKS-Some U.S. stocks on the move on Sept. 9

    9/09/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - CFO - View Story

  • Hhgregg names Aguilar as CFO, Throgmartin as COO

    9/09/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - COO - View Story

  • Hhgregg Names Jeremy Aguilar CFO, Gregg Throgmartin COO - Update

    9/09/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Other - View Story

  • 12/31/69 - Mgmt. Change - Entering - View Story

  • Electronics Retailer Casts A Covetous Eye At Vacant Circuit City Sites

    7/24/09 - Planned Site Openings - View Story

  • HHgregg's Depressed Appliance Sales Weigh On Outlook, Shares

    6/02/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

hhgregg inc. - All News and Analysis

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Jerry Throgmartin CEO
Dennis May President and Chief Operating Officer and Director
Charles B Young Chief Human Resources Officer
Jeremy J. Aguilar Interim CFO, Principal Accounting Officer & Interim Secretary
Mike Stout Chief Financial Officer
Steve Nelson Chief Information Officer
Thomas W. Westcott Chief Privacy Officer
Gregg W Throgmartin Senior Vice President of Store Operations
Jeffrey J. McClintic Senior Vice President of Appliance Merchandising
Michael G. Larimer Senior Vice President of Electronics Merchandising
Jeffrey L. McClintic Vice President, Appliance Mdsg
Andy Giesler Director of Investor Relations
Scott Tilghman
Peter M. Starrett Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Lawrence P. Castellani Committee Chair for Compensation Committee
Michael L. Smith Chair
Benjamin D Geiger Board of Directors
Charles P. Rullman Board of Directors
Darell E Zink Board Member
Darrell E. Zink Board of Directors
John Roth Board of Directors
Lawrence PCastellani Board Directior

Jerry W. Throgmartin, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and a Director, joined our company in 1975. He has served as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since January 2003 and a Director since 1988. From 1999 to January 2003 he also served as our Chief Executive Officer and President. From 1988 to 1999 he served as the President and Chief Operating Officer. Other positions held by Mr. Throgmartin within our company include store manager, district manager, advertising director and Vice President of Store Operations.

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. CEO Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Advertising Director Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Chairman Current
Hhgregg, Inc. President Former
Hhgregg, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Former
Hhgregg, Inc. Vice President, Store Operations. Former
Hhgregg, Inc. District Manager Former
Hhgregg, Inc. Director Former

Dennis L. May, our President, Chief Operating Officer and a Director, joined us in January 1999. From 1999 to January 2003 he served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer in January 2003. He became a Director in connection with the recapitalization. Mr. May joined our company as part of the acquisition of certain store leases of Sun TV & Appliance, Inc. where he held the positions of Vice President of Marketing, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer and Director Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Executive Vice President Former

Charles B. Young, our Chief Human Resources Officer, joined us in January 2008. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Young served as Vice President of Human Resources Store Operations and Supply Chain for the Sears Holding Company, a retail company, from 2006 to December 2007. He also served in roles as the Vice President of Human Resources – Sears Retail Stores and the Director of Human Resources while working for Sears.

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. Chief Human Resources Officer Current

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. Interim CFO, Principal Accounting Officer & Interim Secretary Current

Michael D. Stout, our Chief Administrative Officer, joined us in 1978. Mr. Stout was named Chief Administrative Officer in October 2005. Mr. Stout served as Chief Financial Officer from 1997 to September 2005. From 1987 to 1997 he served as Treasurer. From 1986 to 1987 he served as Controller.

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Controller Former
Hhgregg, Inc. Treasurer & Secretary Former
Hhgregg, Inc. Treasurer Former

Stephen R. Nelson, our Chief Information Officer, joined us in August 2006. From 2002 through July 2006 he served as a Vice President and Division President for Telamon Corporation, a transition resources corporation. From 1998 through 2001 he served as the CIO and Vice President of Marketing at AFFINA, a customer service outsourcing group. From 1995 through 2000 he was a principal at Meridian Consulting Group, a consulting group.

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. Chief Information Officer Current
Telamon Corporation Division President Former
Affina CIO Former
Affina Vice President of Marketing Former
Telamon Corporation Vice President, Business Development Former
Meridian Consulting Group, Inc. Principal Former

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. Chief Privacy Officer Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Vice President Former
Hhgregg, Inc. Director, Customer Call Center Former
Hhgregg, Inc. Regional Manager Former

Gregg W. Throgmartin, our Senior Vice President of Store Operations, joined us in 2001. Mr. Throgmartin was named Senior Vice President of Store Operations in June 2008. Other positions held by Mr. Throgmartin with our company include Vice President of Sales, Director of Strategic Merchandising, Regional Manager, and Store General Manager.

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. Senior Vice President of Store Operations Current

Jeffrey J. McClintic, our Senior Vice President of Appliance Merchandising, joined us in 1975. Mr. McClintic was named Vice President of Appliance Merchandising in 2001. Other positions held by Mr. McClintic with our company include Appliance Merchandising Manager, Director of Commercial Sales, Director of Service, store manager, regional manager and buyer.

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. Senior Vice President of Appliance Merchandising Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Vice President, Appliance Mdsg Former
Hhgregg, Inc. Director, Service Former
Hhgregg, Inc. Regional Manager Former

Michael G. Larimer, our Senior Vice President of Electronics Merchandising, joined us in March 1999. From 1999 to 2001 he served as the Video Merchandising Manager and was appointed Vice President of Electronics Merchandising in 2001. Prior to joining our company Mr. Larimer served as the Vice President of Electronics and Appliances at Sun TV & Appliances, Inc. from 1986 to 1999.

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. Senior Vice President of Electronics Merchandising Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Vice President of Electronics Merchandising Former
Hhgregg, Inc. Video Merchandising Manager Former

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. Vice President, Appliance Mdsg Current

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. Director of Investor Relations Current

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. Current

Organization Position Status
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Committee Chair for Compensation Committee Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Finance Committee Member Current
Ahold USA, Inc. Executive Vice President Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Chairman Former

Michael L. Smith served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Anthem, Inc., and its subsidiaries, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, from April 1999 until his retirement in January 2005. Anthem is one of the largest health benefits companies in the United States. From April 1996 to March 1998, he served as Chief Operating Officer and CFO of American Health Network, a former Anthem subsidiary that provided physician practice management services to 270 primary care practices in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Prior to joining Anthem, Mr. Smith was Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of transportation company, Mayflower Group, Inc. He began his business career in the Indianapolis office of Arthur Andersen & Co. after graduating from DePauw University in 1970. Mr. Smith currently serves on the Boards of Directors for several businesses, including Emergency Medical Services Corporation, Inc., the nation's largest emergency medical services provider; Kite Realty Group Trust, a real estate investment trust, or REIT; Vectren Corporation, a progressive energy-holding company; and HH Gregg Appliances, Inc., one of the nation's leading retailers of home appliances and consumer electronics. He also serves on the Boards of Finishmaster, Inc., and its parent, Ldi Ltd., and Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. Additionally, Mr. Smith serves on the Board of the Central Indiana Community Foundation and is a member of the Board of Trustees of DePauw University, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and Lumina Foundation for Education. Mr. Smith is a founding member of Cardinal Equity Partners, a mid-market private equity investment fund headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Organization Position Status
Carestream Health, Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Current
Ksa-Plus Communications Chief Financial Officer Current
Cardinal Ventures, LLC Senior Advisor Current
Lafayette Jefferson High School Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Chair Current
InterMune, Inc. Chairman Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Board of Directors Current
M&I Bank Director Current
InterMune, Inc. Director Former
HAAN4KIDS Board of Directors Current
Kite Realty Group Trust Board of Directors Current
Vectren Corporation Board of Directors Current
Carestream Health, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Emergency Medical Services Corporation Board of Directors Current
Emsc, LLC Director Current
Finishmaster Inc. Director Current
Calumet Lubricants Co Member of the Board Current
Amr, Inc. Director Current
Central Indiana Community Foundation Board of Directors Current
Michigan Maritime Museum Board of Directors Current
Vectren Corporation Team Member Current
Anthem Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
American Health Network, Inc Chief Operating Officer Former
Blue Shield LLC Executive Vice President Former
Anthem Insurance Chief Financial Officer Former
Anthem Inc. Executive Vice President Former
Anthem Insurance Executive Vice President Former
Arthur Anderson & Co. Former
Boys' State Board of Directors Former
Education, Inc. Director Former
First Indiana Corporation Board of Directors Former
DePauw University Bachelor of Arts In Economics Former
First Indiana Corporation member Former

Benjamin D. Geiger became a Director in connection with our recapitalization in Febuary 2005. Mr. Geiger joined Freeman Spogli in 1998 and became a principal in December 2002. From 1996 to 1998, Mr. Geiger was employed by Merrill Lynch & Co. in the Mergers and Acquisitions Group.

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. Analyst Former
Freeman Spogli & Co. Former
Harvard University master's degree in business administration Former
Claremont McKenna College bachelor's degree summa cum laude in science and management Former
Cornell University bachelor's degree in economics with distinction Former
Princeton University bachelor's degree magna cum laude Former

Charles P. Rullman has served as a Director since March 2005. Mr. Rullman joined Freeman Spogli & Co. in 1995 as a general partner and retired in December 2005. From 1992 to 1995, Mr. Rullman was a general partner of Westar Capital, a private equity investment firm specializing in middle market transactions. Prior to joining Westar, Mr. Rullman spent 20 years at Bankers Trust Company and its affiliate, BT Securities Corporation, where he was a Managing Director and Partner.

Organization Position Status
Hhgregg, Inc. Board of Directors Current
BT Securities Corporation Partner Former
Freeman Spogli & Co. General Partner Former
Westar Capital LLC General Partner Former
Bankers Trust Company Inc. MD Former
BT Securities Corporation MD Former

Organization Position Status
Windrose Medical Properties Trust Trustee, Age Current
Cardinal Ventures, LLC Senior Advisor Current
Kite Realty Group Trust Board of Directors Current
Fifth Third Bank Director Current
Strategic Capital Partners, LLC Chief Executive Officer Current
Duke Realty Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Former
Duke Realty Corporation General Partner Former
Windrose Medical Properties Trust Board of Directors Former
Duke Realty Corporation Vice Chairman Former
Duke Realty Corporation Board of Directors Former
Indiana University J.D. Former
University of Hawaii M.B.A. Former
Vanderbilt University B.A. Former

Organization Position Status
Fifth Third Bank Board of Directors Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Strategic Capital Partners, LLC Chief Executive Officer Former
Duke Realty Corporation General Partner Former
Strategic Capital Partners, LLC Chairman Former
Duke Realty Corporation Board of Directors Former
Windrose Medical Properties Trust Board of Directors Former
Duke Realty Corporation Vice Chairman Former

Mr. Roth joined Microsat Systems, Inc. (MSI) on January 1, 2002 as Senior Vice President of Business Operations. He was named President and Chief Operating Officer in September of 2002. Mr. Roth has more than 25 years experience in the aerospace industry and has demonstrated success in business acquisition and organizational leadership. Prior to joining MSI, Mr. Roth was Vice President of the Electronic Combat Business Unit for Litton Advanced Systems, a $200M division of Litton Industries, a Fortune 500 company. At Litton, Mr. Roth had profit and loss responsibility for the business unit and overall management responsibility for the engineering, program management and business development directorates of the company. Programs under his leadership included major defense systems such as the Joint Strike Fighter Electronic Warfare suite, ICAP III electronic warfare suite for the Navy E-2C carrier aircraft, the Advanced Integrated Electronic Warfare System (AIEWS) for Navy surface ships, as well as classified satellite payloads for U.S. military satellite prime contractors. Prior to his position as Vice President, Mr. Roth was the Director of Engineering for Litton Advanced Systems with responsibility over all engineering personnel and laboratories. Prior to joining Litton, Mr. Roth worked for Lockheed Martin as Director of Colorado Springs Operations for Lockheed Martin Electronic Defense Systems which provided direct support to the Air Force Space Command's Space Warfare Center at Schriever AFB. Mr. Roth has also held positions at Litton Amecom as Director of Advanced Programs, at HRB-Singer as Electronic Warfare Programs Manager, and at Hughes Aircraft as Manager of their Processor Architecture group. Mr. Roth holds an M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California, and a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois, and has attended the Harvard Business School Executive Education program in Management and Leadership and the Wharton Business School Executive Education Program in Finance. Mr. Roth currently serves on the board of directors for the Colorado Space Business Roundtable and is on the Advisory Board of the Colorado Space Grant Consortium.

Organization Position Status
Microsat Systems, Inc. President Current
Freeman Spogli & Co. General Partner Former
Freeman Spogli & Co. Manager Former
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. Member Current
Galyan's Trading Company, Inc. Member Current
Microsat Systems, Inc. Senior Vice President of Business Operations Former
Kidder, Peabody & Co. Vice President Former
Hughes Aircraft Company Electronic Warfare Programs Manager Former
McKinsey & Company, Inc. Management Consultant Former
Kidder, Peabody & Co. NA Former
Dean Witter Reynolds Former
Lockheed Martin Corporation Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania Master's Degree In Business Administration Former
University of Southern California M.S. Degree In Electrical Engineering Former
University of Illinois B.S. Degree In Computer Engineering Former
Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Member Former

Organization Position Status
Freeman Spogli & Co. Affililated Operating Executive Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Board Directior Current
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Board Chairman Former

Organization Position Status
Freeman Spogli & Co. Affililated Operating Executive Current
Ross-Simons Inc. Board Directior Current
Sur La Table Inc. Board Directior Current
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. Director Current
Guitar Center, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Hhgregg, Inc. Director Current
The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. CEO Former
Warner Bros Inc. President Former
Warner Bros Inc. Founder Former
May Department Store Co Executive Positions Former
The Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. Chairman Former
Galyan's Trading Company, Inc. Director Former
The Pantry, Inc. Director Former
AFC Enterprises, Inc. Director Former
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Director Former
Harvard University Master's Degree In Business Administration Former
University of Denver bachelor's degree in business administration Former

Executive News

  • hhgregg, Inc. Announces Public Offering of 3,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

    Forbes.com - 7/16/09 - View Story

  • hhgregg, Inc. Announces Public Offering of 3,000,000 Shares of Common Stock

    Business Wire - 7/16/09 - View Story

  • hhgregg Announces Accelerated Growth Plans

    Business Wire - 7/08/09 - View Story

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     HGG $18.77 +0.38 (2.07% )
Average Volume 445,480
Shares Outstanding 38.38M
Market Cap 720.4M
Year High 20.58
Year Low 3.57
Earnings Per Share 1.10
P/E Ratio 17.06
Dividend N/A
Yield N/A
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