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ted to the NEOs is reflected in “Outstanding Equity Awards at September 28, 2025” below. (2) Includes discretionary amounts paid under the annual cash incentive plan. (3) Includes matching contributions made to the Company's Retirement Account Plan and Non-Qualified Plan during the year. To the extent qualifying compensation was not received during the year, such as certain non-equity incentive plan compensation, the related matching contribution may be reported in a subsequent year. (4) The Lee Foundation, an affiliate of the Company, matches on a dollar-for-dollar basis up to $5,000 annually, charitable contributions made by NEOs to qualifying organizations. Such matching contributions are not considered compensation of the NEO. 32 Table of Contents Outstanding Equity Awards at September

s are expected to be outstanding, and is determined based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to contractual terms of the 52 Table of Contents awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. The volatility factor is calculated using historical market data for our Common Stock. The time frame used is equal to the expected term. We base the risk-free interest rate on the yield to maturity at the time of the stock option grant on zero-coupon U.S. government bonds having a remaining term equal to the option's expected term. When estimating forfeitures, we consider voluntary termination behavior as well as actual option forfeitures. We amortize as compensation expense the value of stock options and restricted Common Stock using the straight-l

obligation, end of year 175,524 188,528 Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year: 193,192 210,031 Actual return on plan assets 8,285 19,957 Benefits paid ( 13,655 ) ( 13,021 ) Administrative expenses paid ( 1,470 ) ( 1,155 ) Settlements — ( 22,620 ) Fair value of plan assets, end of year 186,352 193,192 Funded status 10,828 4,664 Disaggregated amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows: (Thousands of Dollars) September 28 2025 September 29 2024 Net pension assets 10,828 4,664 Accumulated other comprehensive income (before income taxes) 14,683 8,804 Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income are as follows: (Thousands of Dollars) September 28 2025 September 29 2024 Unrecognized net actuarial gain 17,581 12,550 Unrecognized prior service

o the expected stock option term. The expected stock option term represents the weighted average period of time that stock options granted are expected to be outstanding, based on vesting schedules and the contractual term of the stock options. Volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s common stock over a period of time corresponding to the expected stock option term. The stock options are exercisable in four equal annual installments commencing one year after the date of grant and have a ten-year term. Holders are not entitled to receive dividends (if any) prior to vesting and exercise of the options. Long-Term Incentive Compensation Activity On June 11, 2024, BNED completed the Reverse Stock Split, which was approved by stockholders at a special meeting 80 Index t

payroll costs, and management service agreement costs, including rent expense, related to our college and university contracts and other facility related expenses. Our selling and administrative expenses consist primarily of store payroll and store operating expenses. Selling and administrative expenses also include long-term incentive plan compensation expense and general office expenses, such as merchandising, procurement, field support, and finance and accounting. Results of Operations Summary (a) For a detailed discussion of Fiscal 2026 and year-over-year comparison to Fiscal 2025, see Results of Operations below. 52 weeks ended 53 weeks ended Dollars in thousands May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 Sales: Product sales and other $ 1,564,365 $ 1,463,245 Rental income 150,405 146,925 Total sales $