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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.
 
 

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