Former BL Stores (OTC: BIGGQ) details corporate name change filing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Former BL Stores, Inc., formerly known as Big Lots, Inc., reported that it filed a Certificate of Amendment with the Ohio Secretary of State to change its corporate name to Former BL Stores, Inc. effective September 23, 2025.

The board of directors approved this name change and amendment under Section 1701.70(B)(6) of the Ohio General Corporation Law, which meant shareholder approval was not required. The company’s common shares continue to trade under the symbol BIGGQ on the OTC market.

A copy of the Certificate of Amendment is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this report, and the cover page information is also provided in Inline XBRL format as Exhibit 104.

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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): September 23, 2025

FORMER BL STORES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio			001-08897			06-1119097
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4900 E. Dublin-Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43081

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(614) 278-6800

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common shares			BIGGQ			OTC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2 of this chapter).

                                Emerging growth company     ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

On September 23, 2025, Big Lots, Inc. (the “Company”) filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Amended Articles of Incorporation (“Amendment”) with the Ohio Secretary of State to change its name to Former BL Stores, Inc. (the “Name Change”). The Name Change and the Amendment became effective on September 23, 2025.

The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) approved the Name Change and the Amendment pursuant to Section 1701.70(B)(6) of the Ohio General Corporation Law. Pursuant to Section 1701.70(B)(6) of the Ohio General Corporation Law, shareholder approval was not required to complete the Name Change or to approve or effect the Amendment.

A copy of the Amendment is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and is incorporated herein by reference

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

3.1

Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Articles of Incorporation, dated September 23, 2025.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).

Signature

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 hereunto duly authorized.

						BIG LOTS, INC.
Date: September 25, 2025						By:			/s/ Ronald A. Robins, Jr.
									Ronald A. Robins, Jr.
									Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Governance Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What did Former BL Stores, Inc. (BIGGQ) report in this 8-K filing?

The company reported that it changed its corporate name from Big Lots, Inc. to Former BL Stores, Inc. by filing a Certificate of Amendment with the Ohio Secretary of State, effective September 23, 2025.

Did Former BL Stores, Inc. (BIGGQ) need shareholder approval for the name change?

No. The board of directors approved the name change and amendment under Section 1701.70(B)(6) of the Ohio General Corporation Law, which did not require shareholder approval.

When did the Big Lots, Inc. to Former BL Stores, Inc. name change become effective?

The name change became effective on September 23, 2025, the date the Certificate of Amendment was filed with the Ohio Secretary of State.

What is the trading symbol and market for Former BL Stores, Inc.?

The company’s common shares are registered under the trading symbol BIGGQ and are listed on the OTC market.

Which exhibit in the 8-K contains the Certificate of Amendment for Former BL Stores, Inc.?

The Certificate of Amendment to the Amended Articles of Incorporation, dated September 23, 2025, is filed as Exhibit 3.1 to this report.

Who signed the 8-K for Former BL Stores, Inc. (BIGGQ)?

The report was signed on behalf of the company by Ronald A. Robins, Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Governance Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.