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General FAQs
Shareholder FAQs
Retail FAQs

General

1. Where is the company based?
2. In how many states do you operate? In what foreign countries does the company have operations or outlets?
3. How many people work for Barnes & Noble Inc.?
4. Do you franchise stores?
   

Q: Where is the company based?
A: New York, NY.

Q: In how many states do you operate? In what foreign countries does the company have operations or outlets?
A: As of November 1, 2008, the company operated 799 stores in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Barnes & Noble, Inc. has no outlets outside the U.S. and has no plans to expand internationally. We serve international customers through our website, Barnes & Noble.com.

Q: How many people work for Barnes & Noble Inc.?
A: As of February 2, 2008, the company employed approximately 40,000 full-time and part-time booksellers.

Q: Do you franchise stores?
A: Barnes & Noble, Inc wholly owns all our stores. We do not have plans to offer franchise opportunities in the future.

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Shareholder

1. On what exchange is Barnes & Noble, Inc., common stock listed?
2. What is the Barnes & Noble trading symbol?
3. When and where was Barnes & Noble  incorporated?
4. When did Barnes & Noble go public and at what price?
5. How many stock splits has Barnes & Noble executed?
6. What percentage of Barnes & Noble common stock is owned by the company's senior management?
7. Who is the transfer agent for Barnes & Noble?
8. Who are the Barnes & Noble independent accountants/auditors?
9. Does Barnes & Noble pay a cash dividend?
10. Does Barnes & Noble offer a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) ?
11. Can I buy common shares directly from Barnes & Noble?
    

Q: On what exchange is Barnes & Noble, Inc., common stock listed?
A: Barnes & Noble's common stock (BKS) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

Q: What is the Barnes & Noble trading symbol?
A: The trading symbol is BKS on the New York Stock Exchange.

Q: When and where was Barnes & Noble  incorporated?
A: Barnes & Noble, Inc., was incorporated in the state of Delaware in December 1986.

Q: When did Barnes & Noble go public and at what price?
A: Barnes & Noble went public in 1993 at $10 per split-adjusted share. 

Q: How many stock splits has Barnes & Noble executed?
A: The company executed a two-for-one stock split on September 22, 1997.

Q: What percentage of Barnes & Noble common stock is owned by the company's senior management?
A: All directors and executive officers own 36.9% of Barnes & Noble, Inc.

Q: Who is the transfer agent for Barnes & Noble?
A: BNY Mellon Shareowner Services
480 Washington Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07310-1900
Stockholder Inquiries: (800) 524-4458
Website: www.bnymellon.com/shareowner/isd

Q: Who are the Barnes & Noble independent accountants/auditors?
A: BDO Seidman, LLP. New York, NY. 

Q: Does Barnes & Noble pay a cash dividend?
A: Yes, Barnes & Noble pays a quarterly cash dividend. Currently, the quarterly dividend is $0.25 per share. Additional information about the quarterly dividend can be found in our financial press releases. 

Q: Does Barnes & Noble offer a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) ?
A: No, the company does not.

Q: Can I buy common shares directly from Barnes & Noble?
A: No. Barnes & Noble does not offer a direct purchase plan. If you are interested in buying common stock in the company, please contact your stockbroker or online brokerage service.

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Retail

1. What discounts do your stores offer?
2. Why are your online prices usually lower?
3. What is the Barnes & Noble Member Program?

 
Q: What discounts do your stores offer?
A: Barnes & Noble was the first bookseller to offer deep discounts. We offer:

• 30% off hard cover bestsellers;
• 20% off trade paperback bestsellers;
• 20% discount on the books picked for our Discover Great New Writers™ program;
• Thousands of publisher’s remainders or overstocks, which are offered at prices up to 80% lower than original publisher list prices.
  

Q: Why are your online prices usually lower?
A: The online marketplace for books is very competitive. As such, we extend greater discounts to our customers in order to remain competitive. Research has shown that customers that shop at both stores and online are more loyal and are greater spenders. By keeping the sale "in the family," we strengthen our long-term business.

Q: What is the Barnes & Noble Member Program?
A: Barnes & Noble Members receive 40% off the list price on hardcover fiction and nonfiction bestsellers, and 20% off the list price of all other adult hardcover books.  Members also receive an additional 10% savings on virtually every item in Barnes & Noble stores and online at Barnes & Noble.com. The annual fee is $25. Plus, Members receive special offers and discounts throughout the year.

To join, just visit our stores or website at Barnes & Noble.com.

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