Big Lots, Inc. Non-Employee Director Compensation Package (Effective May 2008)

Summary

This document outlines the compensation package for non-employee directors of Big Lots, Inc., effective May 2008. It specifies annual retainers, meeting fees, and committee chair retainers, as well as an annual charitable donation on behalf of each director. Additionally, it details the annual grant of restricted stock awards under the company's 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The package sets out the amounts directors will receive for their service and participation in board and committee meetings.

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EXHIBIT 10.2
 
 
Big Lots, Inc. Non-Employee Director Compensation Package
Effective May 2008


Annual Retainer
  $ 45,000  
         
Annual Committee Chair Retainer – Audit Committee
  $ 15,000  
 
       
Annual Committee Chair Retainer – Compensation Committee and Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee
  $ 10,000  
         
Board Meeting Fee
  $ 1,500  
         
Committee Meeting Fee
  $ 1,250  
         
Telephonic Meeting Fee – All Types
  $ 500  
         
Annual Charitable Donation to Organization Nominated by Director
  $ 10,000  
         
Grant Date Fair Value of Big Lots, Inc. Common Shares Underlying Annual Grant of Restricted Stock Award1
  $ 75,000  

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1 Equity awards are granted pursuant to the Big Lots 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan.