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Recordkeeping fees per participant · Barnes & Noble 401(k) Plan · plan year 2024
$45.85
Higher than 44% of the 1,697 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $378,056 / 8,245
Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14
Percentiles compare this plan with the Schedule H plans $250M to 1B in assets of the same plan year, excluding final filings; shown only where at least 50 comparable plans report the figure. Plan year 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31, filing received 2025-10-14.
Administrative expenses excluding investment management, per participant
$51.05
Higher than 32% of the 2,324 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $420,941 / 8,245
derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14
Administrative expenses per participant
$55.06
Higher than 24% of the 2,405 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $453,992 / 8,245
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14
Administrative expenses as a share of assets
0.057%
Higher than 39% of the 2,407 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $453,992 / $789,893,261
Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14
assets_eoy: Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14
Employer contributions per participant
$1,327
Higher than 13% of the 2,457 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $10,938,000 / 8,245
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14
participants_with_balance: Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14
Employer share of total contributions
30.3%
Higher than 48% of the 2,459 plans $250M to 1B that report it.
= $10,938,000 / $36,073,312
Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14
total_contrib: Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14
Plan terms are described in Barnes & Noble, Inc.'s SEC filings: Form 10-K filed 2019-06-19. No term could be quoted from them with the required precision.
2J 401(k) feature · 2E profit-sharing · 2F ERISA 404(c) plan · 2G fully participant-directed · 2K 401(m) arrangement · Form 5500, line 8a; TYPE_PENSION_BNFT_CODE pos 81; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | BARNES & NOBLE, INC. | Form 5500, Part II line 2a; SPONSOR_DFE_NAME pos 19; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Plan name | BARNES & NOBLE 401(K) PLAN | Form 5500, line 1a; PLAN_NAME pos 16; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Sponsor EIN / plan number | 06-1196501 / 001 | Form 5500, line 2b; SPONS_DFE_EIN pos 44; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Plan type | single-employer | Form 5500, Part I line A; TYPE_PLAN_ENTITY_CD pos 4; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Sponsor location | WESTBURY, NY | Form 5500, line 2a; SPONS_DFE_MAIL_US_STATE pos 25; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Industry (business code) | 451211, Retail trade | Form 5500, line 2d; BUSINESS_CODE pos 46; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Plan year | 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Form 5500, Part I plan year; FORM_PLAN_YEAR_BEGIN_DATE pos 2; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Filing received | 2025-10-14 | Form 5500, EFAST2 receipt date; DATE_RECEIVED pos 102; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Final filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; FINAL_FILING_IND pos 8; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Amended filing | no | Form 5500, Part I line B; AMENDED_IND pos 7; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Participants, beginning of year | 16,118 | Form 5500, line 5; TOT_PARTCP_BOY_CNT pos 71; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Active participants | 13,045 | Form 5500, line 6a(2); TOT_ACTIVE_PARTCP_CNT pos 72; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Participants, end of year | 16,213 | Form 5500, line 6f; TOT_ACT_RTD_SEP_BENEF_CNT pos 77; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Participants with an account balance | 8,245 | Form 5500, line 6g(2); PARTCP_ACCOUNT_BAL_CNT pos 78; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Total assets, beginning of year | $688,077,349 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (a); TOT_ASSETS_BOY_AMT pos 30; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Total assets, end of year | $789,893,261 | Schedule H, Part I line 1f col (b); TOT_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 61; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Net assets, end of year | $789,857,061 | Schedule H, line 1l col (b); NET_ASSETS_EOY_AMT pos 67; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Total income | $163,263,571 | Schedule H, Part II line 2d; TOT_INCOME_AMT pos 97; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Net income | $101,814,212 | Schedule H, line 2k; NET_INCOME_AMT pos 111; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Employer contributions | $10,938,000 | Schedule H, Part II line 2a(1)(A); EMPLR_CONTRIB_INCOME_AMT pos 68; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Participant contributions | $24,042,701 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(B); PARTICIPANT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 69; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Other contributions (incl. rollovers) | $1,092,611 | Schedule H, line 2a(1)(C); OTH_CONTRIB_RCVD_AMT pos 70; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Total contributions | $36,073,312 | Schedule H, line 2a(3); TOT_CONTRIB_AMT pos 72; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Benefit payments | $60,995,367 | Schedule H, line 2e(4); TOT_DISTRIB_BNFT_AMT pos 101; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Total expenses (incl. benefit payments) | $61,449,359 | Schedule H, line 2j; TOT_EXPENSES_AMT pos 110; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Total administrative expenses | $453,992 | Schedule H, line 2i(12) total administrative expenses; TOT_ADMIN_EXPENSES_AMT pos 109; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Recordkeeping fees | $378,056 | Schedule H, line 2i(3); OTH_RECORDKEEPING_FEES_AMT pos 160; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Investment advisory and management fees | $33,051 | Schedule H, line 2i(5); INVST_MGMT_FEES_AMT pos 107; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Administrative expenses excluding investment management | $420,941 | derived, admin_expenses (2i(12)) minus invst_mgmt_fees (2i(5)), floored at 0; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Held in common/collective trusts | $40,243,165 | Schedule H, line 1c(9) col (b); INT_COMMON_TR_EOY_AMT pos 51; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Held in mutual funds | $741,568,228 | Schedule H, line 1c(13) col (b); INT_REG_INVST_CO_EOY_AMT pos 55; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
| Independent auditor | ERNST & YOUNG LLP | Schedule H, Part III line 3a; ACCOUNTANT_FIRM_NAME pos 116; filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14 |
Position = column in the DOL layout for form year 2024. Filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14.
| Provider | Relationship | Service codes | Direct compensation | Indirect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY INVESTMENT INSTL OPS COrecordkeeper | RECORDKEEPER | 37 Participant loan processing; 64 Recordkeeping fees; 65 Account maintenance fees | $378,056 | yes |
| STRATEGIC ADVISORS, INC | ADVISOR | 27 Investment advisory (plan) | $33,051 | no |
| COOK STREET CONSULTING, INC | CONSULTANT | 16 Consulting (general) | $20,688 | no |
| MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL BANKING OPS | INVESTMENT ADVISOR | 16 Consulting (general) | $20,688 | no |
Schedule C Part I line 2: name (a), service codes (b), relationship (c), direct compensation paid by the plan (d), indirect compensation received (e). Filing 20251014153503NAL0003296497001, received 2025-10-14.
| Figure | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total assets | $688,077,349 | $789,893,261 | 14.8% |
| Participants with a balance | 8,258 | 8,245 | -0.2% |
| Administrative expenses | $430,314 | $453,992 | 5.5% |
| Recordkeeping fees per participant | not reported | $45.85 | |
| Employer contributions | $10,218,648 | $10,938,000 | 7.0% |
Prior filing 20241008150736NAL0009813363001, received 2024-10-08; the plan years are contiguous.
Sponsor name as filed: BARNES & NOBLE, INC.; SEC registrant: BARNES & NOBLE INC (CIK 890491, matched by EIN).