Big Lots changes corporate name to Former BL Stores effective this week

Published 25/09/2025, 20:34
Big Lots changes corporate name to Former BL Stores effective this week

Big Lots, Inc. (OTC:BIGGQ) has officially changed its corporate name to Former BL Stores, Inc., according to a statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The name change became effective Tuesday following the filing of a Certificate of Amendment to the company’s Amended Articles of Incorporation with the Ohio Secretary of State.

The company’s board of directors approved the amendment and name change under Section 1701.70(B)(6) of the Ohio General Corporation Law. The filing states that shareholder approval was not required to complete the process.

The amendment was incorporated into the company’s official records on Tuesday. The filing did not indicate any changes to the company’s operations, structure, or fiscal year as a result of the name change.

The company’s common shares continue to trade on the OTC market under the symbol BIGGQ. The announcement was made through a press release statement included in the SEC filing.

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