UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 13, 2016 (December 7, 2016)
BARNES & NOBLE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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1-12302
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06-1196501
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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122 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York
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10011
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 633-3300
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Item 5.02.
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
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On December 7, 2016, Barnes & Noble, Inc. (the “Company”) determined that Jaime Carey will no longer have the duties and responsibilities of President, Development and Restaurant Group. As a result, Mr. Carey has decided to resign from the Company for Good Reason as set forth in his Employment Agreement dated July 1, 2015. The Company and Mr. Carey have agreed that he will remain an employee of the Company through February 10, 2017 to provide for the transition of his responsibilities.
The Company appreciates Mr. Carey’s many positive contributions over his long tenure at the Company.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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BARNES & NOBLE, INC.,
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Date: December 13, 2016
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By:
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/s/ Bradley A. Feuer
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Name: Bradley A. Feuer
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Title: Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
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