1、Big Lots,Inc.4900 E.Dublin-Granville RoadColumbus,Ohio 43081April 19,2024Dear Big Lots Shareholder:We cordially invite you to attend the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Big Lots,Inc.TheAnnual Meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday,May 29,2024,beginning at 10:00 a.m.,Eastern Time.The Annu
2、al Meeting will be held in a completely virtual format through a live webcast.You will not be able toattend the Annual Meeting physically in person.At our virtual Annual Meeting,shareholders will be able toattend,vote and submit questions by visiting believe thatthe virtual format will provide a con
3、sistent experience to our shareholders and allow all shareholders toparticipate in the Annual Meeting regardless of location.The following pages contain the Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders and the Proxy Statement.You should review this material for information concerning the business to be
4、conducted at the AnnualMeeting.Your vote is important and we encourage you to attend the virtual Annual Meeting.For additionalinformation regarding how to attend and participate in the virtual meeting format,please see“Attendanceand Participation at the Virtual Annual Meeting”on page 2 of the Proxy
5、Statement.Whether or not you planto attend the virtual Annual Meeting,we urge you to vote as soon as possible.If you attend the virtualAnnual Meeting and wish to participate by voting electronically during the virtual Annual Meeting,youmay revoke your previously submitted proxy as described in the P
6、roxy Statement.Thank you for your ongoing support of,and continued interest in,Big Lots,Inc.Respectfully submitted,CYNTHIA T.JAMISONChairBRUCE K.THORNPresident and Chief Executive OfficerNOTICE OF 2024 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERSWednesday,May 29,202410:00 a.m.,Eastern TimeVirtual Meeting Site: is