Form 4 Filing for William C. Martin

This Form 4 filing details transactions made by William C. Martin, a director and 10% owner of Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (BNED). On September 25, 2026, Mr. Martin acquired 17,653 shares of common stock. Following this transaction, his post-transaction shares are 187,391. The filing also reports his holdings, including 12,000 shares held as UGMA custodian for minor children and 11,208,746 shares held indirectly, as noted in footnote 5. Mr. Martin is part of a Section 13(d) group that collectively owns over 10% of the issuer's stock. He disclaims beneficial ownership of securities owned by other group members except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.