0001193125-24-145044.txt : 20240522 0001193125-24-145044.hdr.sgml : 20240522 20240522165956 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-24-145044 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 FILED AS OF DATE: 20240522 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20240522 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001634117 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING GOODS STORES [5940] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services IRS NUMBER: 460599018 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0427 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: DEFA14A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-37499 FILM NUMBER: 24974179 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 120 MOUNTAIN VIEW BOULEVARD CITY: BASKING RIDGE STATE: NJ ZIP: 07920 BUSINESS PHONE: 908-991-2665 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 120 MOUNTAIN VIEW BOULEVARD CITY: BASKING RIDGE STATE: NJ ZIP: 07920 DEFA14A 1 d841461ddefa14a.htm DEFA14A DEFA14A

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

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Preliminary Proxy Statement

 

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Definitive Proxy Statement

 

Definitive Additional Materials

 

Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-12

BARNES & NOBLE EDUCATION, INC.

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LOGO

We would like to speak with you regarding your vote at the important

special meeting of stockholders of Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. to be held on June 5, 2024—

YOUR VOTE TODAY COULD IMPACT THE FUTURE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT!

Your Board seeks your support for certain proposals related to our recently announced Rights Offering and the proposed transactions related to the Purchase Agreement, as detailed in the proxy materials (the “Core Proposals”). If the Core Proposals are not approved, we expect that we will likely need to file for bankruptcy protection. Your vote is very important, no matter how many or how few shares you may own.

Please Do Not Delay—Voting is Quick and Easy!

Our proxy solicitor, Innisfree, can take your vote directly by phone, or

help with any questions you may have about the special meeting. Please call:

Toll-free: (877) 800-5185 (from the U.S and Canada) or

+1 (412) 232-3651 (from other locations)

10:00 am-7:00 pm ET, Monday-Friday; 10:00am-2:00pm ET, Saturday


LOGO

PLEASE DO NOT DELAY:

YOUR VOTE TODAY COULD IMPACT THE FUTURE VALUE OF YOUR INVESTMENT!

SEE REVERSE FOR VOTING DETAILS

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