On the forthcoming delisting of ordinary shares of Big Lots, Inc. (BIG)

Information regarding the QI's status on the foreign stock exchange

The International Trading System Limited (hereinafter – ITS) hereby informs on the forthcoming delisting of ordinary shares of Big Lots, Inc. (BIG) (hereinafter – Shares, QI) from the New York Stock Exchange LLC (hereinafter - NYSE).

On September 10, 2024 Big Lots, Inc. (hereinafter – Company) submitted Current report Form 8-K to The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (hereinafter – SEC). According to the report, on September 9, 2024 the Company filed a voluntary petition to commence proceedings under chapter 11 (the “Chapter 11 Case”) of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”).

On September 9, 2024 the Company received notice that NYSE determined to suspend trading of and commenced proceedings to delist common shares of Big Lots, Inc.

Information regarding the actions taken by ITS Ltd.

On September 11, 2024 ITS discovered that the QI of BIG did not comply with the requirements of applicable legislation and Listing Rules and in view of the inability to regain compliance made a decision to terminate trading in QI effective October 14, 2024.

More detailed information may be found on the official website.