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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-17-146261
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEF 14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20170602
FILED AS OF DATE:		20170428
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20170428
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20170428

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			KIRKLAND'S, INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001056285
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-RETAIL STORES, NEC [5990]
		IRS NUMBER:				621287151
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEF 14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-49885
		FILM NUMBER:		17792829

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5310 MARYLAND WAY
		CITY:			BRENTWOOD
		STATE:			TN
		ZIP:			37027
		BUSINESS PHONE:		615-872-4800

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5310 MARYLAND WAY
		CITY:			BRENTWOOD
		STATE:			TN
		ZIP:			37027

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	KIRKLANDS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19980219
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<P STYLE="line-height:3px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:2px;border-bottom:0.5pt solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>UNITED STATES </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>SCHEDULE 14A </B></FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>(Amendment No. &nbsp;&nbsp; )
</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Filed by the
Registrant&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9746;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Filed by a Party other than the
Registrant&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:2%; text-indent:-2%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Check the appropriate box: </FONT></P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="5" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="6"><B>KIRKLAND&#146;S, INC.</B></FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:</FONT></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the
filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined):</FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px">&nbsp;</P></TD></TR>
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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>W. Michael Madden </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>President and Chief Executive Officer </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">April&nbsp;28, 2017 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dear Shareholder: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">It is my pleasure to invite you to attend our Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be held at 9:00&nbsp;a.m., local time, on Friday,
June&nbsp;2, 2017 at the Company&#146;s headquarters, 5310 Maryland Way, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027. The doors will open at 8:30&nbsp;a.m., local time. Our directors and management team will be available to answer questions. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement and proxy card accompanying this letter describe the business to be conducted at the meeting.
Our 2016 Annual Report to Shareholders, which is not a part of our proxy solicitations materials, is also enclosed. We encourage you to read our Annual Report. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We hope you will be able to join us. Whether or not you plan to attend, if you hold your shares in registered form, please sign, date and
return your proxy card as soon as possible. If, on the other hand, you hold your shares through a bank, brokerage firm or other nominee, please sign, date and return to your bank, brokerage firm or other nominee the enclosed voting instruction form,
or if you prefer, you can vote by telephone or through the Internet in accordance with instructions set forth in the enclosed voting instruction form. If you attend the meeting, your shares will be voted as instructed in your proxy, or you may
withdraw your proxy at the meeting and vote your shares in person. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">I look forward to seeing you at the Annual Meeting. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Friday, June&nbsp;2, 2017 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>9:00&nbsp;a.m. local time </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Kirkland&#146;s Corporate Office </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>5310 Maryland Way </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Brentwood, TN 37027 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">April&nbsp;28, 2017 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dear Shareholder: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You are invited to the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the &#147;Annual Meeting&#148;) of Kirkland&#146;s, Inc. We will hold the meeting
at the time and place noted above. At the meeting, we will ask you to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Elect one Class&nbsp;III director, Jeffery C. Owen, for a term of three years; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Hold an advisory vote on executive compensation; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Determine, on an advisory basis, whether we will have future advisory votes regarding executive compensation every one year, every two years or every three years; </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Ratify the selection of Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Vote on any other business properly brought before the meeting. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Your vote is important. To be
sure your vote counts and assure a quorum, please vote, sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card or voting instruction form whether or not you plan to attend the meeting; or if you prefer and if you hold your shares through a bank, brokerage
firm or other nominee, please follow the instructions on the enclosed voting instruction form for voting by Internet or by telephone whether or not you plan to attend the meeting in person. The record date for voting eligibility at the Annual
Meeting was the close of business on April&nbsp;6, 2017. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE
SHAREHOLDER MEETING TO BE HELD ON JUNE 2, 2017. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">T<SMALL>HE</SMALL> N<SMALL>OTICE</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> P<SMALL>ROXY</SMALL>
S<SMALL>TATEMENT</SMALL> <SMALL>AND</SMALL> <SMALL>THE</SMALL> A<SMALL>NNUAL</SMALL> R<SMALL>EPORT</SMALL> <SMALL>TO</SMALL> S<SMALL>HAREHOLDERS</SMALL> <SMALL>ARE</SMALL> A<SMALL>VAILABLE</SMALL> <SMALL>AT</SMALL>
<U>http://ir.kirklands.com/Annual_Meeting. </U> </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><DIV ALIGN="right">
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<TD VALIGN="top">Carter R. Todd</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><I>Vice President, General Counsel</I></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>It is important that your shares be represented at the Annual Meeting. You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting in person. If
you plan to attend the Annual Meeting, you must have an admission ticket or other proof of share ownership as of the record date. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>You will not be admitted to the Annual Meeting without proper identification (such as a driver&#146;s license or passport) and either proof
of your ownership of Kirkland&#146;s common stock or proof that you hold a valid proxy from a shareholder who held Kirkland&#146;s common stock as of the record date of the Annual Meeting. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Registration will begin at 8:30&nbsp;a.m., local time. Please allow ample time for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">check-in.</FONT> Please
bring proper identification and evidence of either your stock ownership or the grant of any valid proxy you hold with you in order to be admitted to the Annual Meeting. If your shares (or the shares of the shareholder who granted you the proxy) are
held in the name of a bank, broker, or other nominee holder and you plan to attend the Annual Meeting in person, please bring a copy of your broker statement, the proxy card mailed to you by your bank or broker or other proof of ownership of
Kirkland&#146;s common stock (or the equivalent proof of ownership as of the close of business on the record date of the shareholder who granted you the proxy). For information on requirements relating to voting your shares in person at the Annual
Meeting, see &#147;Item&nbsp;I&nbsp;&#151; Information About Voting&#148; on page&nbsp;1 of the accompanying Proxy Statement. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Cameras, cell phones, recording equipment, and other electronic devices will not be permitted at the meeting. </B></P>

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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_1">I. Information About Voting</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_2">Solicitation of Proxies</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_3">Agenda Items</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_4">Who Can Vote</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_5">How to Vote</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_6">Use of Proxies</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_7">Quorum Requirement</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_8">Vote Required for Action</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_9">Broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Votes</FONT></A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_10">Revoking a Proxy or Changing Your Vote</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_11">II. The Proposals&nbsp;To Be Voted On</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_12">III. Board of Directors</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6</TD>
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Governance</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_23">Director Nomination Process</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_24">Corporate Governance Guidelines and Director Retirement
Policy</A></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_29">Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">16</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_30">VI. Executive Compensation</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_31">Compensation Discussion and Analysis (&#147;CD&amp;A&#148;)</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_32">Compensation Tables </A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_32">Summary Compensation Table</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_33">All Other Compensation</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">24</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_34">Grants of Plan-Based Awards</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_35">Outstanding Equity Awards at 2016 Fiscal <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Year-End
</FONT></A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">26</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_36">Option Exercises and Stock Vested during Fiscal 2016</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">28</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_37">Nonqualified Deferred Compensation for Fiscal 2016</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">28</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_38">Employment Arrangements and Post-Employment Compensation and
Benefits</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">29</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_39">VII. Related Party Transactions</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_40">Our Policies Regarding Related Party Transactions</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">31</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_41">Real Estate Lease</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">32</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_42">Vendor Agreement</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">32</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_43">VIII. Other Matters</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">33</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_44">Section&nbsp;16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">33</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_45">Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">33</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_46">Audit Committee Report</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">33</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_47">Audit and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Audit</FONT>
Fees</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">34</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_48"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-Approval</FONT> Policy</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">34</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_49">Shareholder Proposals for the 2018 Annual Meeting</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">35</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_50">Annual Report</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">36</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_51">Householding of Proxy Materials</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">36</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><A HREF="#rom290069_52">Expenses Relating to this Proxy Solicitation</A></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">36</TD>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="rom290069_1"></A>I. INFORMATION ABOUT VOTING </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_2"></A>Solicitation of Proxies </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of Directors (the &#147;Board of Directors&#148; or the &#147;Board&#148;) of Kirkland&#146;s, Inc. (&#147;Kirkland&#146;s&#148; or
the &#147;Company&#148;) is soliciting proxies for use at our Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June&nbsp;2, 2017 (the &#147;Annual Meeting&#148;) and any adjournments of that meeting. We first mailed this proxy statement, the
accompanying form of proxy and our Annual Report to Shareholders for our fiscal year ending January&nbsp;28, 2017 (&#147;fiscal 2016&#148;) on or about April&nbsp;28, 2017. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_3"></A>Agenda Items </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The agenda for the Annual Meeting is to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Elect one Class&nbsp;III director; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">2.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Hold an advisory vote on executive compensation; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">3.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Hold an advisory vote on the frequency of future executive compensation advisory votes; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Ratify the selection of Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">5.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Vote on any other business properly brought before the meeting. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_4"></A>Who Can Vote
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">You can vote at the Annual Meeting if you are a holder of our common stock, no par value per share (&#147;Common Stock&#148;), on the
record date. The record date is the close of business on April&nbsp;6, 2017. You will have one vote for each share of Common Stock. As of April&nbsp;6, 2017, there were 15,911,248&nbsp;shares of Common Stock outstanding and entitled to vote. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_5"></A>How to Vote </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>For Shares Held Directly in the Name of the Shareholder </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you hold your shares in registered form and not through a bank, brokerage firm or other nominee, you may vote your shares in one of two
ways: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><I>In</I> <I>Person.</I>&nbsp;If you choose to vote in person, you can attend the Annual Meeting and cast your vote in person;&nbsp;or </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><I>Voting</I> <I>By</I> <I>Mail.</I>&nbsp;If you choose to vote by mail, complete the enclosed proxy card, date and sign it, and return it in the postage-paid envelope provided. If you sign your proxy card and return it
without marking any voting instructions, your shares will be voted in favor of each of the proposals presented at the Annual Meeting. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>For Shares Held Through a Bank, Brokerage Firm or Other Nominee </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you hold your shares through a bank, brokerage firm or other nominee, you may vote your shares in any one of three ways: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><I>In</I> <I>Person.</I>&nbsp;If you choose to vote in person at the Annual Meeting, you must obtain a legal proxy from your bank, brokerage firm or other nominee authorizing you to vote at the Annual Meeting. You can
then come to the Annual Meeting and cast your vote in person; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><I>Voting</I> <I>By</I> <I>Mail.</I>&nbsp;If you choose to vote by mail, complete and return to your bank, brokerage firm or other nominee the voting instruction form provided to you by your bank, brokerage firm or
other nominee;&nbsp;or </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><I>Voting</I> <I>By</I> <I>Telephone</I> <I>or</I> <I>Internet.</I>&nbsp;If you choose to vote by telephone or Internet, vote in accordance with instructions set forth on the voting instruction form provided to you by
your bank, brokerage firm or other nominee. </TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">1 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_6"></A>Use of Proxies </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholders of record receive the proxy materials, including a proxy card, from the Company, whereas shareholders who beneficially own their
shares through a bank or brokerage firm in &#147;street name&#148; will receive the proxy materials, together with a voting instruction form, from the bank or broker. If you are a shareholder of record, unless you tell us on the proxy card to vote
differently, we plan to vote signed and returned proxies <B>FOR</B> the nominee for director, <B>FOR</B> the approval of the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in this proxy statement, pursuant to an advisory vote on
executive compensation, <B>FOR</B> the determination, on an advisory basis, to have future advisory votes on executive compensation every one year, and <B>FOR</B> the ratification of Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young LLP as the Company&#146;s independent
registered public accountant for fiscal 2017. We do not now know of any other matters to come before the Annual Meeting. If they do, proxy holders will vote the proxies according to their best judgment. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholders who hold their shares in street name should refer to &#147;Broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Votes&#148;</FONT> below
for information concerning the voting of their shares on any matter for which they do not provide instructions to their bank or broker, either by returning a completed, dated and signed voting instruction form in the envelope provided, or by
telephone or Internet as provided elsewhere herein. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_7"></A>Quorum Requirement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We need a quorum of shareholders to hold a valid Annual Meeting. A quorum will be present if the holders of at least a majority of the
outstanding Common Stock entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting either attend the Annual Meeting in person or are represented by proxy. Broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes</FONT> and votes withheld are counted as present for the
purpose of establishing a quorum. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_8"></A>Vote Required for Action </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Directors are elected if the votes cast &#147;FOR&#148; exceed the votes cast &#147;AGAINST&#148; at the Annual Meeting (with abstentions and
broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes</FONT> not counted as votes cast either for or against such election). Proxies may not be voted for more than one director, and shareholders may not cumulate votes in the election of directors. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The advisory vote on executive compensation and the ratification of Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young LLP (&#147;EY&#148;) as our independent registered
public accountants for fiscal 2017, and any other actions properly presented at the Annual Meeting are approved if the votes cast in favor of the action exceed the votes cast opposing the action. The vote on the frequency of future advisory
executive compensation votes will be determined by a plurality of the votes cast. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shares represented by proxies that are properly marked
&#147;ABSTAIN&#148; will be counted for purposes of determining the presence of a quorum at the 2017 Annual Meeting. Shares represented by proxies that abstain from voting on the advisory vote on executive compensation, the frequency vote on future
advisory executive compensation votes, or the ratification of EY as our independent registered public accountant for fiscal 2017, will not have any effect on the outcome of those votes. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_9"></A>Broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Votes</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-vote</FONT> occurs when banks or brokerage firms holding shares on behalf of a shareholder do not
receive voting instructions from the beneficial owner of the shares by a specified date before the Annual Meeting and do not have discretionary authority to vote those undirected shares on specified matters under applicable stock exchange rules. The
election of a director, the advisory vote related to named executive officer compensation, and the advisory vote on the frequency of future <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-binding</FONT> votes related to named executive officer compensation are
considered <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-routine</FONT> matters and bank / broker discretionary voting on these matters is prohibited. As a result, if you are a beneficial owner, hold your shares in street name, and do not give your broker or
other nominee </P>
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instructions on how to vote your shares with respect to the election of directors, the advisory vote on executive compensation, or the advisory vote on the frequency of future votes on executive
compensation, no votes will be cast on your behalf with respect to those proposals. In contrast, the ratification of auditors is a discretionary matter, so your broker or nominee will be permitted to exercise discretionary authority to vote your
shares with respect to the ratification of our selection of EY as our independent registered public accounting firm even if you do not give your broker or other nominee instructions on how to vote your shares with respect to that proposal. Shares
with respect to which brokers do not have authority to vote may still be counted in determining whether a quorum is present. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Because the
Company has a majority voting standard for the election of directors, and the other proposals will be approved if the votes cast in favor of the action exceed the votes cast opposing the action, broker
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes</FONT> will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on any of the proposals contained in this Proxy Statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_10"></A>Revoking a Proxy or Changing Your Vote </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>For Shares Held Directly in the Name of the Shareholder </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you hold your shares in registered form and not through a bank, brokerage firm or other nominee, you may revoke your proxy at any time
before it is exercised. You can revoke a proxy by: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Sending a written notice to the Corporate Secretary of Kirkland&#146;s. You must send any written notice of a revocation of a proxy so as to be delivered before the taking of the vote at the Annual Meeting to:
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">Kirkland&#146;s, Inc.</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">5310 Maryland Way</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top">Carter R. Todd</TD></TR>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">;&nbsp;or </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Attending the Annual Meeting and voting in person.&nbsp;Your attendance at the Annual Meeting will not in and of itself revoke your proxy. You must also vote your shares at the Annual Meeting in order to effectively
revoke your previously delivered proxy. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>For Shares Held Through a Bank, Brokerage Firm or Other Nominee </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If you hold your shares through a bank, brokerage firm or other nominee, you may change your vote at any time by: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Submitting a later-dated telephone or Internet vote in accordance with instructions set forth on the voting instruction form provided to you by your bank, brokerage firm or other nominee;&nbsp;or </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Attending the Annual Meeting and voting in person.&nbsp;Your attendance at the Annual Meeting will not in and of itself revoke your voting instructions to your bank, brokerage firm or other nominee. You must also vote
your shares at the Annual Meeting in order to effectively revoke your previously delivered voting instructions. In order, however, to vote your shares at the Annual Meeting, you must obtain a legal proxy, executed in your favor, from your bank,
brokerage firm or other nominee to be able to vote at the Annual Meeting. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proposal&nbsp;1&nbsp;&#151; Election of Directors </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our Board of Directors consists of three classes of directors, each class with two or three directors. The term for each class is three years.
Class&nbsp;terms expire on a rolling basis, so that one class of directors is elected each year. Currently, there are eight incumbent directors, consisting of two in Class&nbsp;III whose terms will expire at this Annual Meeting, three in
Class&nbsp;I whose terms will expire at the 2018 Annual Meeting and three in Class&nbsp;II whose terms will expire at the 2019 Annual Meeting. One of our current Class&nbsp;III directors, Carl Kirkland (whose information is also provided below),
intends to retire as a director and will not stand for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election,</FONT> effective as of the Annual Meeting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The nominee for Class&nbsp;III director this year is Jeffery C. Owen. Information about the nominee, the incumbent directors not standing for <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election,</FONT> current vacancies on the Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors generally is contained in the next section of this Proxy Statement entitled &#147;Board of Directors.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of Directors expects that the nominee will be able and willing to serve as director. If the nominee is not available, the proxies
may be voted for another person nominated by the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy, or the size of the Board of Directors may be reduced. In the event that a director fails to receive the number of votes required for reelection to the Board,
the Company&#146;s Governance and Nominating Committee will make a recommendation to the Board of Directors as to whether the Board of Directors should accept the director&#146;s resignation or take such other action as the Governance and Nominating
Committee may recommend. The Board of Directors will act on the Governance and Nominating Committee&#146;s recommendation and publicly disclose its decision and the rationale behind such decision within ninety (90)&nbsp;days after certification of
the election results. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The Board of Directors recommends a vote &#147;FOR&#148; the election of Jeffery C. Owen to the Board of
Directors. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proposal&nbsp;2&nbsp;&#151; Advisory Vote Related to Executive Compensation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the &#147;Dodd-Frank Act&#148;) enables our shareholders to vote to
approve, on an advisory <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">(non-binding)</FONT> basis, the compensation of our named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission&#146;s
(&#147;SEC&#148;) rules. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As described in detail under the heading &#147;Executive Compensation &#150; Compensation Discussion and
Analysis&#148; on page 18, our executive compensation programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain our named executive officers, who are critical to our success. Under these programs, our named executive officers are rewarded for the
achievement of strategic goals and the realization of increased shareholder value. Please read the &#147;Executive Compensation &#150; Compensation Discussion and Analysis&#148; for additional details about our executive compensation programs,
including information about the fiscal 2016 compensation of our named executive officers. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We are asking our shareholders to indicate
their support for our named executive officer compensation as described in this proxy statement. This proposal, commonly known as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;say-on-pay&#148;</FONT></FONT> proposal,
gives our shareholders the opportunity to express their views on our named executive officers&#146; compensation. This vote is not intended to address any specific item of compensation, but rather the overall compensation of our named executive
officers and the philosophy, policies and practices described in this proxy statement. Accordingly, we will ask our shareholders to vote &#147;FOR&#148; the following resolution at the Annual Meeting: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&#147;RESOLVED, that the Company&#146;s shareholders hereby approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the named executive officers,
as disclosed in the Company&#146;s Proxy Statement for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Summary
Compensation Table and the other related tables and disclosure.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">say-on-pay</FONT></FONT> vote is advisory and is therefore not binding on the Company, the Compensation Committee or our Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors and our
Compensation Committee value the opinions of our </P>
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shareholders and to the extent there is any significant vote against the named executive officer compensation as disclosed in this proxy statement, we will consider our shareholders&#146;
concerns, and the Compensation Committee will evaluate whether any actions are necessary to address those concerns. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The Board of
Directors recommends that you vote &#147;FOR&#148; this Proposal 2 to approve the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in this proxy statement. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proposal&nbsp;3&nbsp;&#151; Advisory Vote on the Frequency of the Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In accordance with the Dodd-Frank Act, we are asking our shareholders to determine, on an advisory basis, the frequency with which we will
include in future annual proxy statements a shareholder advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers. Consistent with the views of our shareholders expressed in 2011 when we previously held this vote, we have held an advisory
vote on named executive officer compensation every year since 2011. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As discussed in Proposal&nbsp;2, the Board of Directors values the
input of shareholders regarding the Company&#146;s executive compensation practices. As contemplated by the Dodd-Frank Act, shareholders are also invited to express their views on how frequently advisory votes on executive compensation, such as
Proposal&nbsp;2, will occur. Shareholders can advise the Board of Directors on whether such votes should occur every year, every two years, or every three years or may abstain from voting. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">After careful consideration of this Proposal&nbsp;3, our Board of Directors has determined that an advisory vote on executive compensation
that occurs every year is the most appropriate alternative for the Company, and therefore our Board of Directors recommends that the shareholders vote for a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-year</FONT> interval for the advisory vote on executive
compensation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In formulating its recommendation, our Board of Directors considered that an annual advisory vote on executive compensation
will allow our shareholders to provide us with their direct input on our compensation philosophy, policies and practices as disclosed in the proxy statement every year. Additionally, an annual advisory vote on executive compensation is consistent
with our policy of seeking input from, and engaging in discussions with, our shareholders on corporate governance matters and our executive compensation philosophy, policies and practices. We understand that our shareholders may have different views
as to what is the best approach for the Company, and we look forward to hearing from our shareholders on this Proposal&nbsp;3. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Please
mark on the Proxy Card your preference as to the frequency of holding shareholder advisory votes on executive compensation, as either every year, every two years, or every three years or you may mark &#147;abstain&#148; from this proposal. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Approval of this Proposal&nbsp;3 requires the affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast on this matter. If you abstain from voting on
this matter, your abstention will have no effect on the outcome of the vote. Broker <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-votes</FONT> will not impact the outcome of this matter. While this vote is advisory and therefore not binding on us, our Board
values the opinions of our shareholders and will take into consideration the outcome of this vote when making future decisions regarding our executive compensation programs. The Board may decide that it is in the best interests of our shareholders
and the Company to hold an advisory vote on executive compensation more or less frequently than the option approved by our shareholders. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The</B> <B>Board</B> <B>of</B> <B>Directors</B> <B>recommends</B> <B>that</B> <B>you</B> <B>vote</B> <B>&#147;FOR&#148;</B> <B>a</B>
<B>frequency</B> <B>of</B> <B>once</B> <B>every</B> <B>year</B> <B>for</B> <B>the</B> <B>frequency</B> <B>of</B> <B>shareholder</B> <B>advisory</B> <B>votes</B> <B>on</B> <B>executive</B> <B>compensation</B>. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Proposal&nbsp;4&nbsp;&#151; Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our Audit Committee has selected EY as our independent registered public accounting firm to perform the audit of our consolidated financial
statements for the fiscal year 2017. In deciding to engage EY, our Audit Committee noted that there were no auditor independence issues raised with EY. </P>
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independent registered public accounting firm. This appointment will be submitted to our shareholders for ratification at the Annual Meeting. The submission of the appointment of EY is required neither by law nor by our bylaws. Our Board of
Directors is nevertheless submitting it to our shareholders to ascertain their views. If our shareholders do not ratify the appointment, the selection of another independent registered public accounting firm will be considered by our Board of
Directors. If EY shall decline to accept or become incapable of accepting its appointment, or if its appointment is otherwise discontinued, our Board of Directors will appoint another independent registered public accounting firm. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our Audit Committee reviews audit and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-audit</FONT> services performed by EY, as well as the fees charged
by EY for such services. In its review of <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-audit</FONT> service fees, the Audit Committee considers, among other things, the possible effect of the performance of such services on the auditor&#146;s independence.
Additional information concerning the Audit Committee and its activities with EY can be found in the following sections of this proxy statement: &#147;Information About the Board of Directors and Corporate Governance: Audit Committee,&#148; at
page&nbsp;10, and &#147;Audit Committee Report&#148; at page&nbsp;33. For additional information about EY see &#147;Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm&#148; on page&nbsp;33 of this Proxy Statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The Board of Directors recommends a vote &#147;FOR&#148; the ratification of the selection of Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young LLP as our independent
registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year 2017. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="rom290069_12"></A>III. BOARD OF DIRECTORS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_13"></A>Nominee for Director </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Class&nbsp;III&nbsp;&#151; Term Expiring in 2020 </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Jeffery C. Owen </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Principal</I>
<I>Occupation:</I>&nbsp;Executive Vice President of Store Operations and Store Development for Dollar General Corporation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Age:</I>&nbsp;47 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Director</I> <I>Since:</I>&nbsp;2015 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Owen rejoined Dollar General in June of 2015 as Executive Vice President of Store Operations and Store Development. Prior to his
departure from Dollar General in 2014, Mr.&nbsp;Owen had spent over 20 years with Dollar General, the nation&#146;s largest small box retailer of discount consumable basic merchandise. At the time of his departure, he had served as the Senior Vice
President, Operations from 2011 to 2014, and prior to that time he was Vice President, Operations for Dollar General from 2006 to 2011. Mr.&nbsp;Owen received his undergraduate degree and M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University. Mr.&nbsp;Owen is a retail
industry executive who brings to the board years of operations and public-company management experience.</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_14"></A>Directors
Continuing in Office </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Class&nbsp;I&nbsp;&#151; Term Expiring in 2018 </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Steven J. Collins </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Principal</I>
<I>Occupation:</I>&nbsp;Managing Director of Advent International, a private equity investment firm. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Age:</I>&nbsp;48 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Director</I> <I>Since:</I>&nbsp;2004 </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Collins has been a director of Kirkland&#146;s, Inc. since November&nbsp;2004.
Mr.&nbsp;Collins is a Managing Director of Advent International, a global private equity firm focused on international buyouts, growth and strategic restructuring. Mr.&nbsp;Collins joined Advent in 1995 and rejoined after graduate school in 2000.
Mr.&nbsp;Collins served as Kirkland&#146;s Chief Financial Officer from January&nbsp;1997 to February&nbsp;1998 and its Treasurer from January&nbsp;1998 to December&nbsp;1998. Mr.&nbsp;Collins is a member of the board of directors of
Bojangles&#146;, lululemon athletica, and Party City Holdings, all of which are publicly traded, and Charlotte Russe, a privately-owned retailer of women&#146;s apparel. He was a member of the board of directors of Five Below Inc., a publicly-traded
specialty retailer from 2010 until March&nbsp;2015. Mr.&nbsp;Collins received a B.S. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Mr.&nbsp;Collins brings substantial retail experience to our
Board of Directors (from his roles at Party City and Five Below in particular), and contributes insight into appropriate Board of Directors roles and corporate governance issues based on the directorships he has held and continues to hold. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>R. Wilson Orr,&nbsp;III </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Principal</I>
<I>Occupation:</I>&nbsp;Chairman of the Board of Directors, Managing Partner of SSM Partners, a private equity investment firm, and a principal of SSM Corporation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Age:</I>&nbsp;54 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Director</I> <I>Since:</I>&nbsp;1996 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Orr has been Chairman of our Board of Directors since March 2006. Since 1993, Mr.&nbsp;Orr has been a Managing Partner of SSM
Partners, a private equity investment firm. He joined SSM Partners in 1988 as a Vice President. From 1984 to 1988, Mr.&nbsp;Orr worked in corporate finance at Chemical Bank. Mr.&nbsp;Orr received a B.S. degree from Vanderbilt University.
Mr.&nbsp;Orr brings significant experience to our Board of Directors having served and continuing to serve on numerous other boards and assisting management with a full range of responsibilities including long-term strategic planning. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Miles T. Kirkland </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Principal</I>
<I>Occupation:</I>&nbsp;Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager for Truxton Trust, a private bank and wealth management services company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Age:</I>&nbsp;45 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Director</I> <I>Since:</I>&nbsp;2008 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Kirkland is Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager for Truxton Trust, a private bank and wealth management services company
based in Nashville, TN. From 2010 until April 2013, Mr.&nbsp;Kirkland was a Principal with Mastrapasqua Asset Management, a private asset management firm, where he previously served as a Senior Research Analyst and Associate Portfolio Manager from
2007 to 2010. He joined Mastrapasqua Asset Management in 2000 as a Research Analyst. Before joining Mastrapasqua, he spent three years working with Kirkland&#146;s in store operations. He received a B.A. in English from The University of the South
in 1994 and an M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management in 2000. Mr.&nbsp;Kirkland is also a CFA Charterholder. Mr.&nbsp;Kirkland brings to the Board his experience as an employee of Kirkland&#146;s (in store operations),
as well as his general business experience, which enable him to accurately assess our performance and advise on new strategies. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Class&nbsp;II&nbsp;&#151; Term Expiring in 2019 </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Susan S. Lanigan </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Principal</I>
<I>Occupation:</I>&nbsp;Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Chico&#146;s FAS, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Age:</I>&nbsp;54 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Director</I> <I>Since:</I>&nbsp;2016 </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ms.&nbsp;Lanigan currently serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Chico&#146;s
FAS, Inc., a publicly traded clothing retailer, a position to which she was named in May of 2016. She also serves as the Chair of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation, a position to which she was appointed by the Governor of the State of
Tennessee in 2014. Ms.&nbsp;Lanigan joined Dollar General Corporation in 2002 as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, and in 2005 she was promoted to Executive Vice President. She retired from Dollar General in 2013. Prior to joining
Dollar General, Ms.&nbsp;Lanigan served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Zale Corporation, a specialty retailer of fine jewelry. Prior to her time at Zale, Ms.&nbsp;Lanigan held legal positions with Turner Broadcasting
System, Inc., a media conglomerate and division of Time Warner that manages cable networks and properties, and the law firm of Troutman Sanders LLP. Ms.&nbsp;Lanigan is a retail industry executive who brings to the board years of public-company
management and legal experience. Her experience as General Counsel and as a senior executive officer of three different public companies in the retail industry assists the Company with corporate governance issues as well as strategy and operational
issues. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>W. Michael Madden </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Principal</I> <I>Occupation:</I>&nbsp;President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Age:</I>&nbsp;47 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Director</I> <I>Since:</I>&nbsp;2015 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Madden has served as the Company&#146;s President and Chief Executive Officer since February 2015. Prior to that, Mr.&nbsp;Madden
served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since January 2008 and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since May 2006. Prior to his appointment as Chief Financial Officer, Mr.&nbsp;Madden served as Vice President of Finance
from May 2005 to April 2006. From July 2000 to May 2005, he served as Director of Finance. Prior to joining Kirkland&#146;s, Mr.&nbsp;Madden served as Assistant Controller with Trammell Crow Company and was with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. At
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, he served in positions of increasing responsibility over six years culminating as Manager-Assurance and Business Advisory Services where he worked with various clients, public and private, in the retail and consumer
products industries. Mr.&nbsp;Madden&#146;s <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">day-to-day</FONT></FONT> leadership as President and Chief Executive Officer, as well as his many years of experience in the retail
industry, provide him with deep knowledge of our operations and give him unique insights into the challenges and opportunities we face. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Charlie Pleas,
III </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Principal</I> <I>Occupation:</I>&nbsp;Senior Vice President and Controller of AutoZone, Inc. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Age:</I>&nbsp;52 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Director</I> <I>Since:</I>&nbsp;2016 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Pleas was elected Senior Vice President and Controller of AutoZone, Inc., a retailer of automotive parts and accessories, during
2007. Prior to that, he was Vice President and Controller since 2003. Previously, he was Vice President &#150; Accounting since 2000, and Director of General Accounting since 1996. Prior to joining AutoZone, Mr.&nbsp;Pleas was a Division Controller
with Malone&nbsp;&amp; Hyde, one of the Fleming Companies, Inc. where he served in various capacities since 1988. Mr.&nbsp;Pleas worked with EY prior to joining Malone&nbsp;&amp; Hyde, and he received his BBA in accounting from Delta State
University. Mr.&nbsp;Pleas is a retail industry executive who brings to the Board of Directors years of financial and public-company management experience. He is also an audit committee financial expert based on his role as Controller of AutoZone
and his experience preparing and evaluating the financial statements of a large publicly traded company. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Incumbent Director Not Standing for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Re-Election</FONT> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Carl T. Kirkland </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Principal</I>
<I>Occupation:</I>&nbsp;Retired <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Co-Founder</FONT> of Kirkland&#146;s, Inc. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Age:</I>&nbsp;76 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Director</I> <I>Since:</I>&nbsp;1966 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Kirkland has served as a director of the Company since he <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">co-founded</FONT> Kirkland&#146;s in 1966,
and he served as Chief Executive Officer from 1966 through March 2001 and President from 1966 through November 1997. Mr.&nbsp;Kirkland also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors from June 1996 to November 2004. He has over 50&nbsp;years of
experience in the retail industry. Mr.&nbsp;Kirkland also served on the Board of Directors of Hibbett Sporting Goods, Inc. Mr.&nbsp;Kirkland brings to the Board of Directors a knowledge of the history and evolution of Kirkland&#146;s from its
inception; his experience as a long-standing director of another retailer, Hibbett Sporting Goods, also informs his understanding of the business and its place in the context of the retail sector. Mr.&nbsp;Kirkland also serves on the Board of
Directors of The Bank of Jackson, located in Jackson, Tennessee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>In Memoriam - Robert E. Alderson </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Robert Alderson, a member of the Kirkland&#146;s Board since 1986, passed away unexpectedly on November&nbsp;22, 2016. Mr.&nbsp;Alderson served
Kirkland&#146;s in a variety of executive roles, including Chief Operating Officer, President, and Chief Executive Officer until his retirement in 2015. He was a driving force behind the Company&#146;s expansion from a small regional retailer of 16
stores to a national chain with over 400 stores in 36 states. A prominent Tennessee attorney for over 40 years, Mr.&nbsp;Alderson successfully led the Company through its initial public offering in 2002. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="rom290069_15"></A>IV. INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_16"></A>Board Leadership Structure </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our business is managed under the direction of our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors delegates the conduct of the business to our
senior management team. The Board of Directors of the Company is led by a Chairman of the Board and chairmen of the various committees of the Board of Directors. The Company has determined that it is appropriate for the Chairman of the Board of
Directors to be an independent director, so that the same person does not fill the roles of chairman and chief executive officer. While such a dual role is permitted, the Company desires to establish a measure of board independence by appointing an
independent director to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors. If the CEO or another insider ever serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors in the future, we would anticipate that a Lead Independent Director, elected by the independent
directors, would preside over executive sessions of the independent directors. In addition to preserving the independence of the Board of Directors as a whole, each of the committees of the Board of Directors is chaired by an independent director
(and is comprised only of independent directors), in accordance with the applicable listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market (&#147;Nasdaq&#148;). The Board of Directors believes its current structure and operation, as described herein, properly
safeguards the independence of the Board of Directors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_17"></A>Code of Business Conduct and Ethics </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to its directors, officers and employees, including the
Company&#146;s principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. This Code of Business Conduct and Ethics may be found on the Company&#146;s investor website at www.kirklands.com under &#147;Investor and
Media Relations &#150; Corporate Governance &#150; Governance.&#148; </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Consistent with the Nasdaq listing standards and the regulations promulgated by the SEC, a majority of the members of a listed company&#146;s
board of directors must qualify as &#147;independent,&#148; as affirmatively determined by its board of directors. After review of all relevant transactions and relationships between each director, or any of his or her family members, and the
Company, its senior management and its independent auditors, the Board of Directors affirmatively has determined that the following directors, constituting a majority of the Company&#146;s directors, are independent directors within the meaning of
the applicable Nasdaq listing standards: Steven J. Collins, Carl T. Kirkland, R. Wilson Orr,&nbsp;III, Charlie Pleas, III, Miles T. Kirkland, Susan S. Lanigan, and Jeffery&nbsp;C. Owen. The Company&#146;s independent directors meet in regularly
scheduled executive sessions at which only independent directors are present. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_19"></A>Board of Directors and Committee Meetings
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">During fiscal 2016, the Board of Directors held five regular meetings. All directors attended at least 75% of the meetings of the
Board of Directors and all committees of the Board of Directors on which they served. While the Company encourages all members of the Board of Directors to attend annual meetings of the Company&#146;s shareholders, there is no formal policy as to
their attendance. All members of the Board of Directors attended the 2016 annual meeting of shareholders, except for Mr.&nbsp;Collins. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of Directors has three standing committees:&nbsp;an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Governance and Nominating
Committee. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_20"></A>Audit Committee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of Directors has adopted a written charter that outlines the duties of the Audit Committee. A copy of this charter is available on
the Company&#146;s investor website at www.kirklands.com under &#147;Investor and Media Relations &#150; Corporate Governance &#150; Committees.&#148; The principal duties of the Audit Committee, among other things, are to: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">review and reassess the adequacy of the Audit Committee and its charter not less than annually and recommend any proposed changes to the Board of Directors for consideration and approval; </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">review with management and the Company&#146;s independent public accountants the Company&#146;s audited financial statements and related footnotes, and the clarity of the disclosures in the financial statements;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">meet periodically with management and the Company&#146;s independent public accountants to review the Company&#146;s major financial risk exposures and the steps taken to monitor and control such exposures;
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">review and discuss quarterly reports from the Company&#146;s independent public accountants regarding all critical accounting policies and practices to be used; </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">obtain from the Company&#146;s independent public accountants their recommendation regarding internal controls and other matters relating to the accounting procedures and the books and records of the Company and the
correction of controls deemed to be deficient; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approve</FONT> all auditing services and permitted <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-audit</FONT> services (including the fees for such services and terms thereof) to be performed
for the Company by its independent public accountants; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">adopt procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters, and the confidential, anonymous submission by
employees of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters;</TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">establish, review and update policies for approving related party transactions; and monitor implementation of such policies; and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">review and approve any transactions between the Company and related parties. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Members:</I>&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Pleas (Chairman), Mr.&nbsp;Owen, Mr.&nbsp;Orr and Mr.&nbsp;Collins.
All of the members of the Audit Committee are &#147;independent&#148; as defined by the applicable rules and regulations of Nasdaq and the SEC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of Directors has determined that the Audit Committee Chairman Charlie Pleas, III is an &#147;audit committee financial expert&#148;
as that term is defined in the SEC&#146;s rules and regulations. The Board of Directors also believes that each of the members of the Audit Committee has demonstrated that he is able to read and understand fundamental financial statements, including
the Company&#146;s balance sheets, statements of operations and statements of cash flows. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Number of Meetings in fiscal 2016:&nbsp;9
</I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_21"></A>Compensation Committee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of Directors has adopted a written charter that outlines the duties of the Compensation Committee. A copy of this charter is
available on the Company&#146;s investor website at www.kirklands.com under &#147;Investor and Media Relations &#150; Corporate Governance &#150; Committees.&#148; Under the terms of its charter, the Compensation Committee is directly responsible
for establishing compensation policies for our executive officers. The principal duties of the Compensation Committee, among other things, are to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">review and recommend to the Board of Directors the annual salary, bonus, stock compensation and other benefits, direct and indirect, of the Company&#146;s executive officers, including the Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">review and provide recommendations to the Company regarding compensation and bonus levels of other members of senior management; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">review and recommend to the Board of Directors new executive compensation programs; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">grant awards under our equity incentive plans and establish the terms thereof; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">review and recommend to the Board of Directors the terms of any employment agreement executed by the Company with an executive officer of the Company; </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">review and recommend to the Board of Directors the appropriate structure and amount of compensation for the Directors; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">oversee all matters relating to the outcome of shareholder advisory votes on executive compensation, including recommending the frequency of such advisory votes to the Board of Directors; </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">oversee the appropriate Committee response to a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">say-on-pay</FONT></FONT> vote that does not achieve the required vote and, based on such result,
determine if any compensation arrangement subject to such advisory voting should be modified; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">review and approve material changes in the Company&#146;s employee benefit plans;&nbsp;and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">where applicable, employ a compensation consultant that reports directly to the committee to assist in the evaluation of our executive compensation programs. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Members:</I>&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Collins (Chairman), Mr.&nbsp;Owen, Mr.&nbsp;M. Kirkland and Ms.&nbsp;Lanigan. All of the members of the
Compensation Committee are &#147;independent&#148; as defined by the applicable rules and regulations of Nasdaq and the SEC. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Number of
Meetings in fiscal 2016:&nbsp;5 </I></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_22"></A>Governance and Nominating Committee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of Directors has adopted a written charter that outlines the duties of the Governance and Nominating Committee. A copy of this
charter is available on the Company&#146;s investor website at www.kirklands.com under &#147;Investor and Media Relations &#150; Corporate Governance &#150; Committees.&#148; The principal duties of the Governance and Nominating Committee, among
other things, are to: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Review and make recommendations on the range of skills and expertise which should be represented on the Board of Directors, and the eligibility criteria for individual Board of Directors and committee membership;
</TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">identify and recommend potential candidates for election or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election</FONT> to the Board of Directors; </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">implement a policy and procedures with regard to the consideration of any director candidates recommended by security holders;&nbsp;and </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">review and recommend to the Board of Directors the appropriate structure of Board of Directors committees, committee assignments and the position of chairman of each committee. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Members:</I>&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Orr (Chairman), Mr.&nbsp;Collins, Ms.&nbsp;Lanigan and Mr.&nbsp;M. Kirkland. All of the members of the
Governance and Nominating Committee are &#147;independent&#148; as defined by the applicable rules and regulations of Nasdaq and the SEC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Number of Meetings in fiscal 2016:&nbsp;5 </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_23"></A>Director Nomination Process </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Governance and Nominating Committee will consider director candidates who have relevant business experience, are accomplished in their
respective fields, and who possess the skills and expertise to make a significant contribution to the Board of Directors, the Company and its shareholders. The Governance and Nominating Committee will consider nominees for election to the Board of
Directors that are recommended by shareholders, provided that a complete description of the nominees&#146; qualifications, experience and background, together with a statement signed by each nominee in which he or she consents to act as such,
accompany the recommendations. Such recommendations should be submitted in compliance with the procedures outlined on page&nbsp;35 under the heading &#147;Shareholder Proposals for the 2018 Annual Meeting.&#148; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">While the Governance and Nominating Committee does not have a specific diversity policy relating to the composition of the Board of Directors,
the Board of Directors does value diversity. The Board of Directors considers a number of diversity factors in evaluating director candidates including, without limitation, professional experience, education, race, gender and national origin, but
does not assign any particular weight or priority to any particular factors. Instead, the Board of Directors considers each individual candidate in the context of the current perceived needs of the Board of Directors as a whole. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In identifying prospective director candidates, the Governance and Nominating Committee may seek referrals from other members of the Board of
Directors, management, shareholders and other sources. The Governance and Nominating Committee also may, but need not, retain a search firm in order to assist it in identifying candidates to serve as directors of the Company. The Governance and
Nominating Committee utilizes the same criteria for evaluating candidates regardless of the source of the referral. When considering director candidates, the Governance and Nominating Committee seeks individuals with backgrounds and qualities that,
when combined with those of our incumbent directors, provide a blend of skills and experience to further enhance the Board of Directors&#146; effectiveness. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In connection with its annual recommendation of a slate of nominees, the Governance and Nominating Committee may also assess the contributions
of those directors recommended for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election</FONT> in the context of the Board of Directors evaluation process and other perceived needs of the Board of Directors. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">12 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When considering whether the directors and nominees have the experience, qualifications,
attributes and skills, taken as a whole, to enable our Board of Directors to satisfy its oversight responsibilities effectively in light of the Company&#146;s business and structure, our Board of Directors focuses primarily on the information
discussed in each director&#146;s biographical information set forth on pages 6 to 9 of this Proxy Statement. Each of the Company&#146;s directors possesses high ethical standards, acts with integrity and exercises careful, mature judgment. Each is
committed to employing their skills and abilities to aid the long-term interests of the stakeholders of the Company. In addition, our directors are knowledgeable and experienced in one or more business endeavors, which further qualify them for
service as members of the Board of Directors. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">New directors participate in an orientation program that includes discussions with senior
management, a store visit, and their review of background materials on our strategic plan, organization and financial statements. We encourage each director to participate in continuing educational programs that are important to maintaining a
director&#146;s level of expertise to perform his or her responsibilities as a Board member. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In 2017, the Governance and Nominating
Committee recommended only one Class&nbsp;III nominee to the Board for election at the Annual Meeting. The current size of the Board of Directors has been set at eight members, having been reduced from nine members following the death of
Mr.&nbsp;Alderson in November of 2016. With the retirement of Mr.&nbsp;Carl Kirkland at the Annual Meeting, there will be a vacancy on the Board of one Class&nbsp;III director with a three-year term expiring 2020. The Board is continuing its search
for a qualified candidate to fill the Class&nbsp;
III vacancy and expects to fill this vacancy by the next Annual Meeting of Shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_24"></A>Corporate Governance Guidelines and
Director Retirement Policy </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In December of 2016, our Board of Directors adopted a set of Corporate Governance Guidelines which governs
the conduct of our Board. These Guidelines include a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-management</FONT> director retirement policy, which requires any director who reaches the age of 70 to retire effective as of the date of the next annual
meeting of shareholders. In accordance with this policy, Mr.&nbsp;Carl Kirkland is not standing for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-election</FONT> at the Annual Meeting. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines are posted on our web site at
www.kirklands.com (under &#147;Corporate Governance&#148; on the Investor and Media Relations page), and we will provide a copy of the Guidelines (or any of our other corporate governance documents) to any shareholder or other person upon receipt of
a written request addressed to the Corporate Secretary of Kirkland&#146;s at 5310 Maryland Way, Brentwood, TN 37027. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_25"></A>Board
of Directors Role in Risk Oversight </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Board of Directors takes an active role in risk oversight. The Board of Directors exercises
its risk oversight function through the full Board of Directors and each of its committees. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors takes an active risk oversight role by meeting with the Company&#146;s senior management team on a regular
basis and reviewing and approving key risk policies and risk tolerances. The Audit Committee is responsible for ensuring that the Company has in place a process for identifying, prioritizing, managing, and monitoring its critical risks. Furthermore,
the Board of Directors, with input from the Audit Committee, regularly evaluates our management infrastructure, including personnel competencies and technologies and communications, to ensure that key risks are being properly evaluated and managed.
Finally, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors reviews any risks associated with the Company&#146;s compensation practices. In the Compensation Committee&#146;s view, our compensation policies do not encourage risk-taking, in part
because the compensation packages are weighted towards long-term vesting equity as opposed to cash or immediately vested equity awards. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_26">
</A>Board of Directors Compensation </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Retainer and Fees for Employee Directors </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any director who is also one of our employees does not receive any additional compensation for his or her service as a director of
Kirkland&#146;s. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">13 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Retainer and Fees for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-employee</FONT> Directors
</I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Compensation Committee has approved the following compensation for <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-employee</FONT>
directors for their service: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Fiscal</I> <I>2016</I> <I>Cash</I> <I>Compensation.</I><I></I>&nbsp;In fiscal 2016, each <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-employee</FONT> director was paid an annual retainer of $30,000, as well as $1,000 for each board meeting attended in person. In addition to the foregoing retainer and meeting fees, our
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-employee</FONT> Chairman of the Board of Directors received an additional annual retainer of $30,000. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Fiscal</I> <I>2017</I> <I>Cash</I> <I>Compensation.</I><I></I>&nbsp;At our December 2016 Board meeting, the Compensation Committee and the
Board approved the following changes to our Board cash compensation. Effective February&nbsp;1, 2017, each <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-employee</FONT> director is now paid an annual retainer of $40,000, and the board meeting attendance fees
of $1,000 per meeting have been eliminated. In addition to the increase in the Board retainer, our <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-employee</FONT> Chairman of the Board of Directors will now receive an additional annual retainer of $40,000
rather than $30,000. There were no changes to the equity compensation or the Board Committee compensation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Equity</I>
<I>Compensation.</I>&nbsp;On the date of each Annual Meeting of Shareholders, each person serving as a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-employee</FONT> director at the conclusion of the meeting receives a grant of 4,000 restricted stock units
(&#147;RSUs&#148;), each representing the right to receive one share of our Common Stock upon vesting. The RSUs vest <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-year</FONT> from the date of grant (or on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pro-rata</FONT>
basis relative to the termination date if the director&#146;s service to the Company terminates prior to the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-year</FONT> anniversary of the grant date). In the event of a change in control of the Company (a
&#147;Change in Control&#148;), the Company reserves the right to substitute cash or other substitute consideration for the right to receive shares hereunder, provided that at the time of that Change in Control, such substitute consideration has a
value (as reasonably determined by the Board of Directors) equal to the then current fair market value of the shares subject hereto and provided further that such substitute consideration vests and becomes payable on the same basis as provided
herein with respect to these RSUs and the shares subject hereto (or on such accelerated basis as may then be determined by the Board of Directors, in its discretion). </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Board</I> <I>of</I> <I>Directors</I> <I>Committees.</I>&nbsp;Each <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-employee</FONT> director who is a
member of our Audit Committee is paid an annual retainer of $10,000, and the Chairman of the Audit Committee receives an annual retainer of $20,000. Each <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-employee</FONT> director who is a member of our
Compensation Committee receives an annual retainer of $7,500, and the Chairman of the Compensation Committee is paid an annual retainer of $15,000. Each <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-employee</FONT> director who is a member of the Governance
and Nominating Committee is paid an annual retainer of $7,500, and the Chairman of the Governance and Nominating Committee receives an annual retainer of $15,000. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Director Compensation Table </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table provides information about all compensation earned in fiscal 2016 by the individuals who served on our Board of Directors:
</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
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<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; width:20.00pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Name</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Fees&nbsp;Earned</B><br><B>or Paid in</B><br><B>Cash</B><br><B>($)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Stock</B><br><B>Awards</B><br><B>($)(1)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Total</B><br><B>($)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Murray M. Spain</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14,333</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14,333</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Ralph T. Parks</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17,666</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17,666</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Steven J. Collins</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">60,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">53,520</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">114,020</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">R. Wilson Orr,&nbsp;III</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">92,750</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">53,520</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">146,270</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Jeffery C. Owen</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">51,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">53,520</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">105,020</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Miles T. Kirkland</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">49,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">53,520</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">102,520</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Robert E. Alderson</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">28,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">53,520</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">81,520</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Carl T. Kirkland</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">34,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">53,520</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">87,520</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Susan S. Lanigan</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">36,750</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">53,520</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">90,270</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Charlie Pleas, III</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">40,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">53,520</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">94,020</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:10%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">As a part of our Board of Directors compensation package, each <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-employee</FONT> member of the Board of Directors was granted 4,000 RSUs on June&nbsp;1, 2016. The RSUs will vest one
year from the date of grant (or will vest on a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pro-rata</FONT> basis relative to the termination date if the director&#146;s service to the Company terminates prior to the
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">one-year</FONT> anniversary of the grant date). The amounts in the column titled &#147;Stock Awards&#148; reflect the grant date fair values of awards made during fiscal 2016, as computed in accordance with Financial
Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718, Compensation&#151; Stock Compensation (&#147;FASB ASC Topic 718&#148;). </TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">14 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table shows, as of January&nbsp;28, 2017, the number of all outstanding stock
options and RSUs held by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-employee</FONT> directors: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; width:20.00pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Name</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Number&nbsp;of&nbsp;Options</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Number&nbsp;of&nbsp;RSUs</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Steven J. Collins</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Carl T. Kirkland</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Miles T. Kirkland</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Jeffery C. Owen</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">R. Wilson Orr,&nbsp;III</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Susan S. Lanigan</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Charlie Pleas, III</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_27"></A>Communications with Members of the Board of Directors </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to the policy of the Board of Directors, all communications directed to the Board of Directors will be delivered to the Board of
Directors. Any party interested in communicating directly with the Board of Directors may contact the Board of Directors by writing to them c/o Kirkland&#146;s, Inc., 5310 Maryland Way, Brentwood, TN, 37027, Attention: Carter R. Todd. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="rom290069_28"></A>V. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF KIRKLAND&#146;S </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_29"></A>Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table shows, as of April&nbsp;6, 2017 (except as set forth below), the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by:
</P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">each beneficial owner of more than five percent of our outstanding Common Stock; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">each of our directors; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">each of our executive officers listed in the Summary Compensation Table on page&nbsp;24 below (collectively, the &#147;NEOs&#148; or &#147;named executive officers&#148;);&nbsp;and </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">all of our directors and executive officers as a group. Unless otherwise noted, the address for each person listed is our principal office. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="6" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Shares Beneficially</B><br><B>Owned</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; width:20.00pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Name</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Number</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">W. Michael Madden, NEO and Director (1)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">344,796</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.1</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mike Cairnes, NEO</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">*&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Michelle R. Graul, NEO (2)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">193,560</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Adam C. Holland, NEO (3)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">104,308</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">*&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Steven J. Collins, Director (4)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">33,790</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">*&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Carl T. Kirkland, Director (5)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">481,134</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2.9</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Miles T. Kirkland, Director (6)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">84,883</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">*&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">R. Wilson Orr,&nbsp;III, Director (7)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">21,047</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">*&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Jeffery C. Owen, Director (8)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">8,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">*&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Susan S. Lanigan, Director (9)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">*&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Charlie Pleas, III, Director (10)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">*&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Nokomis Capital, L.L.C. (11)</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">2305 Cedar Springs Rd., Suite 420</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dallas, TX 75201</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">1,334,361</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">8.4</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Paradigm Capital Management, Inc.(12)</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Nine Elk Street</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Albany, NY 12207</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">1,349,700</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">8.5</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Blackrock, Inc. (13)</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">40 East 52<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">nd</SUP> Street</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">New York, NY 10022</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">1,718,198</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">10.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (14)</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Building One, 6300 Bee Cave Road</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Austin, TX 78746</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">938,949</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">5.9</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Royce&nbsp;&amp; Associates LP (15)</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">745 Fifth Avenue</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">New York, NY 10151</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">1,468,425</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">9.2</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All executive officers and directors as a group (11&nbsp;persons)(16)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">1,279,518</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">7.8</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">%&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Less than one percent of class </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Includes (i)&nbsp;options to purchase 233,593&nbsp;shares of Common Stock held by Mr.&nbsp;Madden, (ii) 12,495 options that will vest by June 2017, and (iii) 14,110 RSUs that will vest by June 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Includes (i)&nbsp;options to purchase 134,688&nbsp;shares of Common Stock held by Ms.&nbsp;Graul, (ii) 7,191 options that will vest by June 2017, and (iii) 9,127 RSUs that will vest by June 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Includes (i)&nbsp;options to purchase 57,688&nbsp;shares of Common Stock held by Mr.&nbsp;Holland, (ii) 3,750 options that will vest by June 2017, and (iii) 4,358 RSUs that will vest by June 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(4)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Includes (i)&nbsp;options to purchase 5,000&nbsp;shares of Common Stock held by Mr.&nbsp;Collins and (ii) 4,000 RSUs that will vest in June 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(5)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Includes (i)&nbsp;options to purchase 15,000&nbsp;shares of Common Stock held by Mr.&nbsp;Carl Kirkland and (ii) 4,000 RSUs that will vest in June 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(6)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Includes (i)&nbsp;options to purchase 7,500&nbsp;shares of Common Stock held by Mr.&nbsp;Miles Kirkland and (ii) 4,000 RSUs that will vest in June 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(7)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Includes 4,000 RSUs held by Mr.&nbsp;Orr that will vest in June 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(8)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Includes 4,000 RSUs held by Mr.&nbsp;Owen that will vest in June 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Includes 4,000 RSUs held by Ms.&nbsp;Lanigan that will vest in June 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Includes 4,000 RSUs held by Mr.&nbsp;Pleas that will vest in June 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Obtained from Form SC 13G/A filed on February&nbsp;13, 2017. Includes 1,334,361 shares to which Nokomis Capital, L.L.C. has shared voting and investment power. Includes 1,334,361 shares to which Brett Hendrickson, the
principal of Nokomis Capital, L.L.C., has shared voting and investment power. Mr.&nbsp;Hendrickson&#146;s address is 2305 Cedar Springs Rd., Suite 420, Dallas, TX 75201. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Obtained from Form SC 13G/A filed on February&nbsp;14, 2017. Includes 1,349,700 shares to which Paradigm Capital Management, Inc. has sole voting and investment power. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Obtained from Form SC 13G/A filed on January&nbsp;12, 2017. Includes 1,691,022 shares to which Blackrock, Inc. has sole voting power and 1,718,198 shares to which Blackrock, Inc. has sole investment power.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Obtained from Form SC 13G filed on February&nbsp;9, 2017. Includes 883,654 shares to which Dimensional Fund Advisors LP has sole voting power and 938,949 shares to which Dimensional Fund Advisors LP has sole investment
power. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Obtained from Form SC 13G/A filed on January&nbsp;11, 2017. Includes 1,468,425 shares to which Royce&nbsp;&amp; Associates LP has sole voting and investment power. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Includes (i)&nbsp;options to purchase 476,905 shares of Common Stock, and (ii) 55,595 RSUs that will vest in June 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="rom290069_30"></A>VI. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_31"></A>Compensation Discussion and Analysis (&#147;CD&amp;A&#148;) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Overview </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors has developed and implemented compensation policies, plans and programs that seek to enhance our profitability, and thus shareholder value, by aligning the financial interests of our senior management
with those of our shareholders. Our compensation arrangements are designed to attract and retain corporate officers and other key employees and to motive them to perform to the full extent of their abilities, in the best long-term interests of the
shareholders. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">During fiscal 2016, the Compensation Committee held 5 meetings and took the following significant actions: </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">discussed, approved and recommended to the Board of Directors the base salary and bonus packages of our named executive officers; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">established bonus targets and payout levels for our named executive officers for fiscal 2016;&nbsp;and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">approved equity grants totaling 67,000 options and 33,500 RSUs to NEOs; and also approved equity grants totaling 134,000 options and 67,000 RSUs to other members of management. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our Compensation Committee is comprised entirely of the following independent directors: Steven J. Collins (Chairman), Miles T. Kirkland,
Jeffery C. Owen and Susan S. Lanigan. Mr.&nbsp;Collins previously served as the Company&#146;s Chief Financial Officer from 1997 to 1998. Except as described in the preceding sentence, no member of our current Compensation Committee is or has been
one of our officers or employees or has had any relationship requiring disclosure under the SEC rules. In addition, during fiscal 2016, none of our executive officers served as any of the following: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">a member of the compensation committee (or other board committee performing similar functions, or, in the absence of any such committee, the entire board of directors) of another corporation, one of whose executive
officers served on the Compensation Committee; </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">a director of another corporation, one of whose executive officers served on the Compensation Committee; or </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">a member of the compensation committee (or other board committee performing similar functions, or, in the absence of any such committee, the entire board of directors) of another corporation, one of whose executive
officers served as one of our directors. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Compensation Consultant </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In 2016, the Compensation Committee retained Aon Hewitt (&#147;AH&#148;), as the Compensation Committee&#146;s independent compensation
consultant, to perform a review and benchmarking of the Company&#146;s executive officer compensation programs to assist in determining compensation components and levels for 2017. AH prepared a report (the &#147;2017 Compensation Report&#148;),
utilizing a peer group of publicly-traded retailers that fell within a reasonable range (both above and below the Company) of comparative factors such as revenue, market capitalization and number of stores. AH also provided information about market
trends in executive officer pay practices and advised the Company on compensation program design and structure. In addition, the 2017 Compensation Report compared the compensation paid to the Company&#146;s top executives to the compensation paid to
their counterparts at the peer companies. The following is a list of companies included in the peer group used for the 2017 Compensation Report: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In setting executive officer compensation in the first quarter of 2017, the Compensation Committee consulted with
AH and referenced the 2017 Compensation Report for an understanding of market practices and competitive compensation levels. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The
Compensation Committee determined that AH was independent and that its engagement did not present any conflicts of interest. AH also determined that it was independent and free from conflict with respect to the engagement and confirmed this in a
written statement delivered to the Chair of the Compensation Committee. AH reports directly to the Compensation Committee on all work assigned by the Compensation Committee. AH also interacts with management when necessary and appropriate to carry
out its assignments. AH, in its discretion, from time to time, seeks confirmation from management regarding the accuracy of information that is included in materials presented to the Compensation Committee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Consideration of Results of Shareholder Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At our 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, we conducted a
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Say-On-Pay&#148;</FONT></FONT> shareholder advisory vote, as required by the Dodd-Frank Act. The Compensation Committee appreciates that over 97% of the shares voting approved
the executive compensation discussed and disclosed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables, and the narrative executive compensation disclosure contained in the 2016 Proxy Statement. Our Compensation Committee interprets
the results of this vote as an endorsement of existing programs and therefore we have not made material changes to our approach to executive officer compensation. This year we are again providing shareholders with an opportunity to express their
views on this topic in another <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#147;Say-On-Pay&#148;</FONT></FONT> shareholder advisory vote. For more information, please see &#147;Proposal 2 &#150; Advisory Vote Related to
Executive Compensation&#148; on page&nbsp;4. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">At the annual meeting of shareholders on June&nbsp;1, 2011, our shareholders expressed a
preference that advisory votes on named executive officer compensation occur on an annual basis. In accordance with the results of this vote, the Board of Directors determined to implement an annual advisory vote on named executive officer
compensation. At this Annual Meeting, we are having another advisory vote on the frequency of shareholder advisory votes on executive compensation. For more information, please see &#147;Proposal 3 &#150; Advisory Vote on the Frequency of the
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation&#148; on page 5. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Role of Executives in Establishing Compensation </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Compensation Committee approves and recommends to the Board of Directors all compensation and equity awards to four individuals who were
our named executive officers in 2016: W. Michael Madden, our President and Chief Executive Officer; Mike Cairnes, our Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; Michelle R. Graul, our Executive Vice President of Stores; and Adam C.
Holland, our Chief Financial Officer. The Compensation Committee reviews the performance of the named executive officers through internal committee discussions and discussions with the executives, and determines the appropriate level of compensation
on an annual basis. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Madden regularly attends portions of the Compensation Committee meetings and provides assistance in
gathering data and information designed to support the decision-making process of the Compensation Committee. However, he is excused by the Compensation Committee from such meetings when decisions concerning executive compensation are made.
Additionally, the Compensation Committee holds separate meetings outside the presence of management, at which executive compensation decisions are made. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The key objective of our compensation programs is to attract and retain highly qualified key executives. Once executives have joined the
company, our compensation programs must provide the appropriate level of incentives in the form of cash and equity to maintain a high level of competitiveness and thereby retain key managers. We offer our executives a combination of cash bonus
incentives, equity-based compensation in the form of stock options and RSUs, and the opportunity to participate in an employee stock purchase plan. We believe these incentive programs align with our overall goal of maximizing our long-term financial
results and shareholder value. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Elements of Compensation </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Executive pay is structured to consist of the following components: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">equity awards. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Compensation Committee believes that a significant portion of total
compensation for our executives should be allocated to equity incentives that align pay with shareholder value. In addition, cash bonuses are available to reward executives for achieving company performance goals and individual goals that contribute
to increasing the value of the company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Base Salary </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We provide our named executive officers with base salaries to compensate them for services rendered during the year. The Compensation Committee
believes that competitive salaries must be paid in order to attract and retain high-quality executives. The Compensation Committee annually reviews the base salary for executive officers and makes adjustments to individual base salary rates when
necessary or otherwise appropriate. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Among other things, individual base salary adjustments take into account individual performance
contributions for the year, as well as sustained performance contributions over a number of years, significant changes in responsibilities, if any, and cost of living adjustments. The assessment of individual performance is subjective and is not
intended to correlate to specific corporate performance measures. The Compensation Committee&#146;s decisions regarding fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2017 salary increases are reflected below: </P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">W. Michael Madden&#151;President&nbsp;&amp; Chief Executive Officer</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">450,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">465,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">480,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mike Cairnes&#151;Executive Vice President&nbsp;&amp; Chief Operating Officer</P></TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">400,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">(2)&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">400,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">(2)&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Michelle R. Graul&#151;Executive Vice President of Stores</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">350,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">360,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">365,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Adam C. Holland&#151;Chief Financial Officer</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">250,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">(3)&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">260,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">275,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">(4)&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Mr.&nbsp;Madden was appointed Chief Executive Officer effective February&nbsp;8, 2015, and the amount shown above for fiscal 2015 reflects his base salary following that promotion. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes was hired by the Company effective November&nbsp;28, 2016, and as such was not considered for a merit increase in base salary for fiscal 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Mr.&nbsp;Holland was appointed Chief Financial Officer effective February&nbsp;8, 2015, and the amount shown above for fiscal 2015 reflects his base salary following that promotion. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">The amounts shown above reflect each named executive officer&#146;s base salary rate following merit based increases as determined by the Compensation Committee in its discretion. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our cash bonus program compensation is provided under the Company&#146;s Amended and Restated 2002 Equity Incentive Plan and has been designed
to provide a short-term incentive to our executives based upon predetermined performance goals for the company and each individual executive. The Compensation Committee determines the amount of the target bonus annually for each executive expressed
as a percentage of base salary. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For fiscal 2016, the target bonus for the named executive officers were: 100% of base salary for
Mr.&nbsp;Madden; 75% of base salary for Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes and Ms.&nbsp;Graul; and 60% of base salary for Mr.&nbsp;Holland. Bonuses under this program for Mr.&nbsp;Madden, Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes, Ms.&nbsp;Graul, and Mr.&nbsp;Holland were based entirely on
Company performance goals. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Company performance is measured based solely upon the achievement of a specified level of earnings before
adjustments for interest and taxes (&#147;EBIT&#148;) as determined through our annual budgeting process. The annual budget is approved by the Board of Directors at the beginning of the fiscal year. The reliance on EBIT is driven by the Compensation
Committee&#146;s belief in using a metric that is more closely aligned to bottom line earnings and provides a measure of asset productivity by including depreciation and amortization in the measurement of performance. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">For fiscal 2016, the Company performance goal was structured such that 100% payout of the applicable target bonus is attained upon achieving
100% of the Company EBIT goal, with the threshold bonus (30% of target payout) attained upon achievement of 80% of the EBIT goal, maximum bonus (150% of target payout) attained upon achievement of 125% of the EBIT goal and linear interpolation used
to determine payouts between these levels of EBIT performance. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Calculation of the performance bonus earned by each executive was based on
the Company&#146;s final audited financial statements. The Compensation Committee reserves the right to adjust the Company performance target for extraordinary and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recurring</FONT> events after it has been
established; however, it has not done so during the last nine fiscal years. The Compensation Committee may also award discretionary bonuses from time to time to recognize significant achievements and service to the Company. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As discussed above, the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-equity</FONT> incentive plan compensation of our named executive officers during
fiscal 2016 was based entirely on the achievement of Company financial performance goals, specifically certain levels of EBIT as determined by the Compensation Committee for purposes of our cash bonus program. The Company&#146;s EBIT target for
fiscal 2016 was $34,860,000. The actual EBIT achieved by the Company in fiscal 2016, as determined prior to bonus payments under the cash bonus program, was $17,000,000 (which was 48.8% of the target EBIT amount). Under the terms of the
Company&#146;s fiscal 2016 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-equity</FONT> incentive plan, bonuses are not paid to plan participants unless at least 75% of the EBIT target is achieved. Because the minimum EBIT target for fiscal 2016 was not
achieved, the Compensation Committee did not award bonuses to the named executive officers for fiscal 2016. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Equity Based Incentives
</I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Equity awards are generally made to named executive officers upon hire. Thereafter, awards are generally made annually, at the
discretion of the Compensation Committee, as part of the Compensation Committee&#146;s annual compensation evaluation process. Equity awards may also be made in special circumstances (for example, to recognize a promotion or achieve a particular
retention objective), but these situations are rare. There were no such special circumstances grants in fiscal 2016. The exercise price of each stock option award is based on the closing price of our Common Stock on the date of the grant (if not a
business day, the immediately preceding business day). For newly hired employees receiving stock options, the grant of such award occurs on the later of the first day of employment or upon Compensation Committee approval, with the exercise price
being based upon the closing price of our Common Stock on such date. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Compensation Committee, in its discretion, evaluates potential
equity awards primarily based on the number of shares to be allocated in relation to the number of shares outstanding, with additional consideration given to the value of the award in relation to total compensation. The Compensation Committee
continually evaluates the type of equity award that is appropriate at the given time in response to changing business conditions with a goal of </P>
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providing the type of equity award most appropriate to provide the right balance between retention and incentive to build long-term shareholder value. Equity awards have vesting requirements and
terms that are similar among the recipients of the awards, providing incentives for employees to stay with the Company and work together to achieve common goals. Beginning with the stock option grants to employees in fiscal 2010, the vesting period
was increased from three years to four years in order to further encourage retention of executive officers and to slow recognition of the expense associated with such awards for income statement purposes. Prior to the RSU grants in fiscal 2016, the
Company&#146;s RSU awards generally provided for three-year &#147;cliff&#148; vesting. Beginning with the RSU grants to employees in fiscal 2016, the RSU awards vest ratably over four years. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On May&nbsp;31, 2016, in connection with the Compensation Committee&#146;s annual compensation evaluation process, the Compensation Committee
made the following annual equity awards to named executive officers: (a)&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Madden was granted stock options with respect to 30,000 shares and 15,000 RSUs; (b)&nbsp;Ms.&nbsp;Graul was granted stock options with respect to 15,000 shares
and 7,500 RSUs; and (c)&nbsp;Mr.&nbsp;Holland was granted stock options with respect to 10,000 shares and 5,000 RSUs. The size of these equity awards was determined by the Compensation Committee after a review of fiscal 2015 performance (and, with
respect to Ms.&nbsp;Graul and Mr.&nbsp;Holland, after consultation with Mr.&nbsp;Madden regarding each executive&#146;s performance in fiscal 2015) and taking into consideration the grantees&#146; other compensation, the value of our shares on the
date of grant and the Compensation Committee&#146;s subjective judgment regarding the size of award necessary to strongly encourage both the retention of the grantees and their continued efforts on our behalf while managing the dilutive impact of
the awards. Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes was not employed by the Company when the fiscal 2016 equity awards were made, and he was later awarded stock options with respect to 12,000 shares and 6,000 RSUs when he joined the Company in November of 2016. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Perquisites </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We do
not provide significant perquisites or personal benefits to our executive officers that are not readily available to other employees. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Severance
Benefits </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The specific terms of our severance arrangements are discussed below under the heading &#147;Employment Arrangements and
Post-Employment Compensation and Benefits.&#148; The Compensation Committee has noted the prevalence of severance arrangements among our peer companies and believes that such arrangements, when properly tailored, are appropriate and necessary. The
Compensation Committee also believes that reasonable severance benefits (i)&nbsp;should be established with reference to an executive&#146;s position and current cash compensation opportunities, and (ii)&nbsp;should be conditioned upon execution of
a release of claims against the employer and its affiliates.&nbsp;Accordingly, the Compensation Committee has approved modest severance benefits for Mr.&nbsp;Madden, Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes and Ms.&nbsp;Graul pursuant to which severance is payable upon a
termination without cause or a resignation for good reason, subject in each case to the executive executing a release of claims in favor of the Company.</P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Tax Implications - Deductibility of Executive Compensation </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code limits our ability to deduct for tax purposes compensation in excess of $1,000,000 that is paid to
our principal executive officer or any one of our three highest paid executive officers, other than our principal executive officer or principal financial officer, who are employed by us on the last day of our taxable year, unless, in general, the
compensation is paid pursuant to a plan that has been approved by our shareholders and is performance-related and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-discretionary.</FONT> The Compensation Committee will review and consider the deductibility of
executive compensation under Section 162(m) and may authorize certain payments in excess of the $1,000,000 limitation. The Compensation Committee believes that it needs to balance the benefits of designing awards that are <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-deductible</FONT> with the need to design awards that attract, retain and reward executives responsible for our success. During the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, we obtained shareholder approval of the
Company&#146;s 2002 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated. Among the changes reflected in that plan restatement are changes intended to provide us with greater flexibility in structuring compensation to be exempt from the limits of Section
162(m) (including the ability to grant our annual cash performance bonuses under the 2002 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended and restated). </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In 2016, our Board of Directors and Compensation Committee adopted stock ownership guidelines for our senior executives. These guidelines are
designed to encourage our executives to have a meaningful equity ownership in our company, thereby linking their interests with those of our shareholders. These guidelines provide that within five years of first becoming subject to the plan, each
executive must own (by way of shares owned directly or indirectly and shares represented by unvested time-based RSUs and the intrinsic value of the shares of vested stock options) common stock with a value of three times (3x) base salary for
Mr.&nbsp;Madden, two times (2x) base salary for Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes and Ms.&nbsp;Graul, and one times (1x) base salary for Mr.&nbsp;Holland and other executives subject to these guidelines. The guidelines also provide that if an executive is not
currently in compliance with this guideline (regardless of the compliance grace period), the executive must retain 50% of the net shares (after satisfying any tax obligations and any required payments upon exercise) received upon vesting of RSUs or
the exercise of stock options. As of March&nbsp;31, 2017, all of the NEOs (except for Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes, who joined the Company in November of 2016) were in compliance with the guidelines. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Compensation Risk Analysis </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Our
Compensation Committee is keenly aware that compensation arrangements, if not properly structured, may encourage inappropriate risk-taking. In designing our compensation programs, the Compensation Committee seeks to mitigate such risk by
(i)&nbsp;providing a meaningful portion of total compensation in the form of equity incentives that vest over multiple years, and (ii)&nbsp;capping annual cash bonuses for named executive officers at 150%, 112.5%, 112.5%, and 90% of base salary for
Mr.&nbsp;Madden, Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes, Ms.&nbsp;Graul, and Mr.&nbsp;Holland, respectively. Each of these elements is intended to encourage an appropriately long-term focus. Moreover, we note that each of our named executive officers, including
Mr.&nbsp;Madden, our Chief Executive Officer, maintains a meaningful direct stock ownership position, which we believe provides a significant incentive for our team to ensure that their actions are focused on the creation of sustainable shareholder
value and the avoidance of excessive risk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Compensation Committee Report </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We, the members of the Compensation Committee, have reviewed and discussed the foregoing Compensation Discussion and Analysis with management.
Based on our review and discussion with management, we have recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in this Proxy Statement. </P>
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Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President of Stores, and Chief Financial Officer. The Company did not have any other named executive officers during fiscal 2016. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">W. Michael Madden<BR>President and Chief Executive Officer</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>2,220</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">200,700<BR>204,160<BR>184,600</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">192,600<BR>241,200<BR>242,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR> <P STYLE="margin-bottom:1pt; margin-top:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>275,280</P></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR> <P STYLE="margin-bottom:1pt; margin-top:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">9,800<BR>10,400<BR>19,555</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">864,062<BR>905,760<BR>1,087,885</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mike Cairnes<BR>Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">2016<BR>2015<BR>2014</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">30,769</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">94,680</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">89,280</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">78,217</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">292,946</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Michelle R. Graul<BR>Executive Vice President of Stores</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">2016<BR>2015<BR>2014</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">357,308<BR>350,000<BR>315,385</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>1,536</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">100,350<BR>153,120<BR>129,220</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">96,300<BR>180,900<BR>169,400</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR> <P STYLE="margin-bottom:1pt; margin-top:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><BR></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR> <P STYLE="margin-bottom:1pt; margin-top:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>190,464</P></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR> <P STYLE="margin-bottom:1pt; margin-top:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">11,406<BR>10,400<BR>19,115</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">565,364<BR>694,420<BR>825,120</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Adam C. Holland<BR>Vice President and Chief Financial Officer</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">2016<BR>2015<BR>2014</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">257,308<BR>250,000<BR>197,692</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>640</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">66,900<BR>127,600<BR>55,380</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">64,200<BR>150,750<BR>72,600</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR> <P STYLE="margin-bottom:1pt; margin-top:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><BR></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR> <P STYLE="margin-bottom:1pt; margin-top:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;<BR>79,360</P></TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR> <P STYLE="margin-bottom:1pt; margin-top:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">4,290<BR>4,149<BR>13,224</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR><BR></TD>
<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="right">392,698<BR>532,499<BR>418,896</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="top">&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;<BR>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:10%">&nbsp;</P>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Our fiscal year is comprised of the 52 or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">53-week</FONT> period ending on the Saturday closest to January&nbsp;31 of each year. Accordingly, fiscal 2016 represented 52&nbsp;weeks ending
on January&nbsp;28, 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">These amounts represent the aggregate grant date fair value of equity awards granted in the specified fiscal year as calculated pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic
718, Compensation&nbsp;&#151; Stock Compensation. For additional information about the valuation assumptions with respect to equity awards, refer to note&nbsp;7 of the financial statements of Kirkland&#146;s, Inc. in its <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;10-K</FONT> for the year ended January&nbsp;28, 2017, as filed with the SEC on March&nbsp;31, 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Other compensation consists of company benefits and other perquisites. The &#147;All Other Compensation&#148; table below further details these items. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_33"></A>All Other Compensation </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table provides additional detail for those items listed as &#147;All Other Compensation&#148; in the Summary Compensation Table
for fiscal 2016: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD></TD>
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<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom" NOWRAP> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000; width:39.50pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Description</B></P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Mr.&nbsp;Madden</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Ms.&nbsp;Graul</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Mr.&nbsp;Holland</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">401(k) Employer Matching Contribution(1)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3,549</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,155</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,290</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Qualified</FONT> Deferred Compensation Plan Employer Matching
Contribution(2)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6,251</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6,251</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Relocation Benefits(3)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">78,217</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Total</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9,800</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">78,217</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11,406</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,290</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:3.00px double #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="line-height:8.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;width:10%">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">For fiscal 2016, the Company made a discretionary matching contribution of 50% of the first 6% of compensation for all eligible employees, including executives, subject to IRS limitations. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">This amount represents the difference between the matching contribution actually made to our 401(k) plan and the matching contribution that would have been made to our 401(k) plan, but for certain limitations applicable
to qualified plans under the Internal Revenue Code. This amount was contributed to our <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Qualified</FONT> Deferred Compensation Plan. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">This amount represents a $25,000 relocation allowance and reimbursement of other moving expenses for Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes in connection with his November 2016 move from Dallas, TX to Brentwood, TN. </TD></TR></TABLE>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">24 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_34"></A>Grants of Plan-Based Awards </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table sets forth information regarding grants of plan based awards to each of our named executive officers during our fiscal year
ended January&nbsp;28, 2017. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="10" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Estimated&nbsp;Future&nbsp;Payouts&nbsp;Under<BR><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Equity</FONT> Incentive Plan<BR>Awards&nbsp;(1)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>All&nbsp;Other<BR>Stock</B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Awards:<BR>Number<BR>of&nbsp;Shares<BR>of Stock</B></P></TD>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:1pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Awards:<BR>Number of<BR>Shares<BR>Underlying</B></P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ROWSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Grant&nbsp;Date<BR>Fair&nbsp;Value<BR>of Stock<BR>and&nbsp;Options</B><br><B>Awards (4)</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">W. Michael Madden</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4/20/2016</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2016</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">30,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2016</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mike Cairnes</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12/7/2016</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12/7/2016</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Michelle R. Graul</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4/20/2016</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2016</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.38</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2016</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7,500</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Adam C. Holland</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4/20/2016</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">46,800</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">156,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">234,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2016</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.38</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">64,200</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">The amounts in the column under &#147;Estimated Future Payouts Under <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Equity</FONT> Incentive Plan Awards&#148; represent potential threshold, target and maximum bonuses available to
the named executive officers under the Company&#146;s cash bonus program for the fiscal year ended January&nbsp;28, 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">The amounts in the column under &#147;All Other Stock Awards&#148; represent shares of restricted stock awarded under the Company&#146;s 2002 Equity Incentive Plan, each of which vest over time. The vesting schedule is
described in the footnotes to the &#147;Outstanding Equity Awards at 2016 Fiscal <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Year-End&#148;</FONT> table below. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">The amounts in the column under &#147;All Other Option Awards&#148; represent shares underlying options awarded, each of which vest over time. The vesting schedule is described in the footnotes to the &#147;Outstanding
Equity Awards at 2016 Fiscal <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Year-End&#148;</FONT> table below. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">The amounts in the column under &#147;Grant Date Fair Value of Option Awards&#148; represent the fair value of the awards on the date of grant, as computed in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board
Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718, Compensation &#151; Stock Compensation. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_35"></A>Outstanding Equity Awards at 2016 Fiscal
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Year-End</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table provides information about the outstanding equity awards as of January&nbsp;28,
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">W. Michael Madden(5)</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5/30/2022</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,375</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.87</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/4/2013</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/4/2023</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15,625</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9,373</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17.54</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/12/2014</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/12/2024</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,360</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">141,414</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25.52</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/4/2015</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/4/2025</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">8,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">109,200</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">30,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.38</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2016</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2026</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">204,750</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Michelle R. Graul(6)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">35,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/5/2009</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/8/2019</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">22,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18.14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/8/2010</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/8/2020</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.41</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2011</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2021</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">22,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5/30/2012</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5/30/2022</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">19,688</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,812</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.87</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/4/2013</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/4/2023</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,938</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6,562</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17.54</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/12/2014</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/12/2024</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7,252</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">98,990</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,625</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9,375</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25.52</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/4/2015</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/4/2025</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">81,900</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">15,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.38</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2016</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2026</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">102,375</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1pt">
<TD HEIGHT="8"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD>
<TD HEIGHT="8" COLSPAN="4"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Adam C. Holland(7)</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3,346</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7.98</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/5/2009</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/8/2019</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">18.14</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/8/2010</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/8/2020</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">11.41</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2011</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2021</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10.01</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5/30/2012</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5/30/2022</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,938</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14.87</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/4/2013</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/4/2023</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,688</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">2,812</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">17.54</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/12/2014</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/12/2024</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">3,108</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">42,424</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">4,688</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">7,812</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">25.52</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/4/2015</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/4/2025</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">68,250</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">10,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">13.38</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2016</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6/1/2026</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">68,250</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">With respect to Mr.&nbsp;Madden&#146;s, Ms.&nbsp;Graul&#146;s, and Mr.&nbsp;Holland&#146;s June&nbsp;4, 2013, June&nbsp;12, 2014, and June&nbsp;4, 2015 option grants, such grants vest over a term of four years with one
fourth of the grant vesting on the first anniversary of the grant date with 6.25% of the underlying shares vesting per quarter for the subsequent three years. The June&nbsp;1, 2016 option grants vest ratably over four years. All options expire on
the tenth anniversary of the grant date. Mike Cairnes, the Company&#146;s new Chief Operating Officer, joined the Company in November of 2016 and received his only option grant on December&nbsp;7, 2016. That grant covers 12,000 shares, vests ratably
over four years, and has a strike price of $15.78. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Except for the June&nbsp;1, 2016 awards, all stock awards shown in this table all vest 100% on the third
anniversary of the grant date. The June&nbsp;1, 2016 stock awards vest ratably over four years. The market value is based on the closing stock price of </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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$13.65 on January&nbsp;27, 2017. Mike Cairnes, the Company&#146;s new Chief Operating Officer, joined the Company in November of 2016 and received his only stock award on December&nbsp;7, 2016.
That award was for 6,000 RSUs, vests ratably over four years, and had a market value of $94,680 on January&nbsp;27, 2017. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Exercisable as of January&nbsp;28, 2016. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">The exercise prices for all option awards in the table (except the 2015 and 2016 awards) were adjusted downward in fiscal 2015 as provided for in the 2002 Equity Incentive Plan to reflect the issuance of the
Company&#146;s special $1.50 cash dividend, which was paid to all shareholders on June&nbsp;19, 2015. Similarly, the amounts of the RSU grants shown above for 2013 and 2014 have been adjusted upward to reflect the special dividend.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Mr.&nbsp;Madden was granted 10,360 RSUs on June&nbsp;12, 2014, 8,000 RSUs on June&nbsp;4, 2015, and 15,000 RSUs on June&nbsp;1, 2016 under our 2002 Equity Incentive Plan. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Ms.&nbsp;Graul was granted 7,252 RSUs on June&nbsp;12, 2014, 6,000 RSUs on June&nbsp;4, 2015, and 7,500 RSUs on June&nbsp;1, 2016 under our 2002 Equity Incentive Plan. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Mr.&nbsp;Holland was granted 3,108 RSUs on June&nbsp;12, 2014, 5,000 RSUs on June&nbsp;4, 2015, and 5,000 RSUs on June&nbsp;1, 2016 under our 2002 Equity Incentive Plan. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_36"></A>Option Exercises and Stock Vested during Fiscal 2016 </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">W. Michael Madden</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mike Cairnes</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Michelle R. Graul</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9,324</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">125,221</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Adam C. Holland</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">5,180</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">If the shares were sold immediately upon exercise, the value realized on exercise of the option is the difference between the actual sales price and the exercise price of the option. Otherwise, the value realized is the
difference between the closing price of Kirkland&#146;s common stock on the date of exercise and the exercise price of the option. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">The value realized on the vesting of restricted stock awards is equal to the closing market price of Kirkland&#146;s common stock on the date of vesting (or the last trading day before the vest, if applicable) times the
number of shares acquired upon vesting. The number of shares and value realized on vesting includes shares that were withheld at the time of vesting to satisfy tax withholding requirements. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_37"></A>Nonqualified Deferred Compensation for Fiscal 2016 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Effective March&nbsp;1, 2005, the Company adopted The Executive <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Qualified</FONT> Excess Plan (the
&#147;Deferred Compensation Plan&#148;). The Deferred Compensation Plan is available for certain employees whose benefits under the Company&#146;s 401(k) retirement plan are limited due to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following table provides information about defined contribution and other plans that provide for the deferral of compensation on a basis
that is not <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">tax-qualified</FONT> by each of the executive officers named in our summary compensation table: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">W. Michael Madden</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deferred&nbsp;compensation</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">9,231</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6,251</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">61,923</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">349,479</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Michelle R. Graul</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Deferred&nbsp;compensation</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">14,308</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">6,251</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">1,357</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">30,230</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">113,679</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">The amounts in this column are also included in the Summary Compensation Table, as part of the amount shown in the Salary column. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE STYLE="BORDER-COLLAPSE:COLLAPSE; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt" BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="0" CELLSPACING="0" WIDTH="100%">
<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">The amounts in this column are also included in the Summary Compensation Table, as part of the amount shown in the All Other Compensation column. These amounts are also separately identified in the All Other
Compensation table. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Other than amounts attributable to market rate earnings, the amounts listed in this column have been reported in the Summary Compensation Table above for fiscal 2016 or in previous years. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_38"></A>Employment Arrangements and Post-Employment Compensation and Benefits </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We do not maintain a general severance plan, and except as otherwise discussed in this section, there are no provisions for severance or change
of control payments for our executive officers. Our 2002 Equity Incentive Plan does not provide for automatic acceleration of vesting or other benefits in the event of a change of control. The Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, cause
all outstanding options to become fully vested and immediately exercisable in the event of a change of control. Except as otherwise discussed in this section, there are no change of control vesting acceleration provisions included with any of our
stock compensation grants and any severance payments to named executive officers would be subject to the approval of the Compensation Committee. The details regarding the potential post-employment benefits to which our executive officers are
entitled are set forth below. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>W. Michael Madden, President and Chief Executive Officer </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On June&nbsp;1, 2016, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr.&nbsp;Madden which provides for certain post-employment benefits
in the event of a termination of his employment by us without cause or resignation by him for good reason. Under these circumstances, Mr.&nbsp;Madden would be entitled to severance pay equal to one and a half (1
<SUP STYLE="vertical-align:top">&nbsp;1</SUP>&#8260;<SUB STYLE="vertical-align:bottom">2</SUB>) times his then-current base salary payable in eighteen substantially equal monthly installments. The payment of any such benefits would be subject to
Mr.&nbsp;Madden providing the Company with a general release of claims in a form reasonably prescribed by the Company. If Mr.&nbsp;Madden&#146;s employment with the Company ceases for any other reason (including death), then Company&#146;s
obligation to Mr.&nbsp;Madden will be limited solely to the payment of accrued and unpaid base salary as of the date of such cessation. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Assuming one of the following events occurred on January&nbsp;28, 2017, Mr.&nbsp;Madden&#146;s payments and benefits have an estimated value
of: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Salary</B><br><B>Continuation</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Welfare&nbsp;Benefit</B><br><B>Continuation</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Company-Provided</FONT></B><br><B>Life Insurance</B><br><B>Proceeds(1)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Total</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Death</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Termination without Cause or resignation for Good Reason</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">697,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">697,500</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Represents life insurance proceeds from Company-provided life insurance policies. Executives enrolled in the Company&#146;s health insurance plan receive $25,000 in additional life insurance coverage over and above the
coverage available to other employees enrolled in the plan. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Mike Cairnes, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On November&nbsp;22, 2016, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes which provides for certain
post-employment benefits in the event of a termination of his employment by us without cause or resignation by him for good reason. Under these circumstances, Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes would be entitled to severance pay equal to one (1)&nbsp;times his
then-current base salary payable in accordance with the Company&#146;s normal payroll periods. The payment of any such benefits would be subject to Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes providing the Company with a general release of claims in a form reasonably
prescribed by the Company. If Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes&#146; employment with the Company ceases for any other reason (including death), then Company&#146;s obligation to Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes will be limited solely to the payment of accrued and unpaid base
salary as of the date of such cessation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Assuming one of the following events occurred on January&nbsp;28, 2017, Mr.&nbsp;Cairnes&#146;
payments and benefits have an estimated value of: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="7%"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="7%"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Salary</B><br><B>Continuation</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Welfare&nbsp;Benefit</B><br><B>Continuation</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Company-Provided</FONT></B><br><B>Life Insurance</B><br><B>Proceeds(1)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Termination without Cause or resignation for Good Reason</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">400,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">400,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Represents life insurance proceeds from Company-provided life insurance policies. Executives enrolled in the Company&#146;s health insurance plan receive $25,000 in additional life insurance coverage over and above the
coverage available to other employees enrolled in the plan. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Michelle R. Graul, Executive Vice President of Stores
</I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When Ms.&nbsp;Graul joined the company in 2005, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with her, which provides for certain
post-employment benefits in the event of a termination of her employment by us without cause or resignation for good reason. Under these circumstances, Ms.&nbsp;Graul would be entitled to cash severance equal to her average total cash compensation
for the three preceding years, payable over twelve months, and continuation of group health benefits for 12 months. In that case, she would also be restricted from competing with us for 12 months. We may elect to extend that <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-competition</FONT> period for up to an additional 12 months by extending her severance benefits for an equivalent period. </P>
 <p STYLE="margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt ; font-size:8pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">30 </P>


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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">If Ms.&nbsp;Graul resigns from employment without good reason, we may elect to impose <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-competition</FONT> restrictions on her for up to 12 months by paying her the severance benefits described above for an equivalent period. If Ms.&nbsp;Graul is terminated for cause, she will be restricted from competing
with us for 12 months (without any payment from us). </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The payment of any severance benefits to Ms.&nbsp;Graul is conditioned on her
execution of a general release of claims in a form reasonably prescribed by the Company. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Assuming one of the following events occurred on
January&nbsp;28, 2017, Ms.&nbsp;Graul&#146;s payments and benefits have an estimated value of: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="54%"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="6%"></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Salary</B><br><B>Continuation</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" NOWRAP ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Welfare&nbsp;Benefit</B><br><B>Continuation(1)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Company-Provided</FONT></B><br><B>Life Insurance</B><br><B>Proceeds(2)</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Total</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">100,000</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Termination without Cause or resignation for Good Reason</P></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">404,897</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;(3)&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">12,792</TD>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">417,689</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(1)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Represents the value of Company payments of premiums related to health insurance for Ms.&nbsp;Graul and her family. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(2)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Represents life insurance proceeds from Company-provided life insurance policies. Executives enrolled in the Company&#146;s health insurance plan receive $25,000 in additional life insurance coverage over and above the
coverage available to other employees enrolled in the plan. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD WIDTH="4%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">(3)</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Assumes that we do not elect to extend her <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-compete</FONT> obligations beyond the 12 month default period. The table also assumes that we do not elect to maintain her <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-compete</FONT> beyond termination of employment, if Ms.&nbsp;Graul terminates her employment without good reason. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Adam C. Holland, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer </I></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mr.&nbsp;Holland is not currently party to any employment contract or arrangement with us that provides for any severance payments or benefits
upon his termination of employment. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="rom290069_39"></A>VII. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_40"></A>Our Policies Regarding Related Party Transactions </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We have a written statement of policy with respect to related party transactions, which is administered by the Audit Committee of our Board of
Directors. Under our related party transaction policy, a &#147;Related Party Transaction&#148; is any transaction, arrangement or relationship (or any series of similar transactions, arrangements or relationships) between us (including any of our
subsidiaries) and a Related Person, without regard to the amount involved. A &#147;Related Person&#148; includes any of our executive officers, directors or director nominees, any shareholder owning in excess of five percent of our common stock, any
immediate family member of any of the foregoing persons, and any firm, corporation or other entity in which any of the foregoing persons is employed as an executive officer or is a partner or principal or in a similar position or in which such
person has a five percent or greater beneficial ownership interest in such entity. Related Party Transactions do not include any transactions involving only director or executive officer compensation, transactions where the Related Person receives
proportional benefits as a shareholder with all other shareholders, transactions involving competitive bids, or transactions involving certain bank-related services. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under the terms of our related party transaction policy, the Audit Committee will only approve a Related Party Transaction if it is determined
that the transaction is in, or is not inconsistent with, the best interest of the Company and its shareholders. Any director or officer with an interest in a related party transaction is expected to recuse him
</P>
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or herself from considering the matter and voting upon it. In all cases, a director or officers with an interest in a Related Party Transaction may not attempt to influence Company personnel in
making any decision with respect to the transaction. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">When reviewing a Related Party Transaction, the Audit Committee will use any process
and review any information that it determines to be appropriate. The Audit Committee takes into consideration all of the relevant facts and circumstances available to it, including (if applicable), but not limited to (i)&nbsp;the material terms and
conditions of the transaction or transactions; (ii)&nbsp;the Related Party&#146;s relationship to the Company; (iii)&nbsp;the Related Party&#146;s interest in the transaction, including their position or relationship with, or ownership of, any
entity that is a party to or has an interest in the transaction; (iv)&nbsp;the approximate dollar value of the transaction; (v)&nbsp;the availability from other sources of comparable products or services; and (vi)&nbsp;an assessment of whether the
transaction is on terms that are comparable to the terms available to use from an unrelated their party. All Related Party transactions will be disclosed in accordance with SEC rules. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In the event that we become aware of a Related Party Transaction that was not previously approved or ratified by the Audit Committee, we will
evaluate all options available with respect to that transaction, including ratification, revision or termination. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Pursuant to our related
party transaction policy, a Related Party Transaction may only be consummated or may only continue if: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">the Audit Committee approves or ratifies such transaction in accordance with the terms of our related party transaction policy;&nbsp;or </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR style = "page-break-inside:avoid">
<TD WIDTH="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="2%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">the Chairperson of the Audit Committee <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approves</FONT> or ratifies such transaction and the amount involved in the transaction is less than $120,000, provided that for the Related
Party Transaction to continue it must be approved by the Audit Committee at its next regularly scheduled meeting. </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Transactions with Related Persons, though not classified as Related Party Transactions by our related party transaction policy and, thus, not
subject to its review and approval requirements, may still need to be disclosed if required by the applicable securities laws, rules and regulations. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">During fiscal 2016, we identified the following related party activities, which have been previously approved by the Audit Committee: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_41"></A>Real Estate Lease </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Company leases 11,700&nbsp;square feet of retail real estate located in the Columns development in Jackson, Tennessee from Vann Drive
Partners, a joint venture in which each of Carl Kirkland and Miles Kirkland, each a member of our Board of Directors, hold minority equity positions. The term of the lease commenced in May 2004 and continues for an initial period of 5&nbsp;years,
with two <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">5-year</FONT> renewal options. The Company exercised both <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">5-year</FONT> renewal options, and the lease is currently scheduled to expire in January 2020. The lease provides
for minimum rental payments of $12,000 per month. The lease also provides for the payment of customary additional charges, including taxes and insurance. In fiscal 2016, the Company paid total rent and ancillary charges under the lease of $170,373.
This lease has been reviewed and approved by our Board of Directors and Audit Committee. Management considers the terms of this lease to be at arms-length and reasonably equivalent to terms we could have obtained through negotiations with an
unaffiliated third party. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_42"></A>Vendor Agreement </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In July 2009, the Company entered into a Vendor Agreement with a related party vendor to purchase merchandise inventory. The vendor is
considered a related party because its principal owner is the spouse of the Company&#146;s Vice President of Merchandising. During fiscal 2016, the Company&#146;s purchases from this vendor totaled approximately $44.7&nbsp;million, or 17.6% of total
merchandise purchases. Payable amounts outstanding to this vendor were approximately $5.0&nbsp;million as of January&nbsp;28, 2017. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="rom290069_43"></A>VIII. OTHER MATTERS </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_44"></A>Section&nbsp;16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Section&nbsp;16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires our executive officers and directors and persons who own more than ten
percent of a registered class of our equity securities (collectively, &#147;Reporting Persons&#148;), to file initial reports of ownership and reports of change of ownership with the SEC. Reporting Persons are additionally required by SEC
regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section&nbsp;16(a) forms they file. Based solely upon a review of copies of reports furnished to us during fiscal 2016, all Reporting Persons were in compliance with Section 16(a) filing requirements.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_45"></A>Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Audit Committee has selected EY to be the Company&#146;s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2017.
Representatives of EY are expected to be present at the Annual Meeting on June&nbsp;2, 2017 and will be given an opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so. In addition, representatives of EY will be available to respond to appropriate
questions at that time. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><A NAME="rom290069_46"></A>AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The following report of the Audit Committee does not constitute soliciting material and should not be deemed to be incorporated by reference
into any filing made by us under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, notwithstanding any general statement contained in any such filing incorporating this Proxy Statement by reference, except to the extent we incorporate such Report by specific
reference. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Audit Committee operates under a written charter adopted by the Board and effective in its revised form on August&nbsp;27,
2013, which can be found on our website at www.kirklands.com under &#147;Corporate Governance&#148; on the Investor and Media Relations page. The charter is also available in print to any shareholder who requests it by making a written request
addressed to: </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Kirkland&#146;s, Inc. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Attn: Corporate Secretary </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">5310
Maryland Way </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Brentwood, TN 37027 </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Audit Committee reviews the financial information provided to shareholders and others, oversees the system of internal control over
financial reporting which management and the Board have established, oversees compliance with legal and regulatory requirements by the company and its employees relating to the preparation of financial information and reviews the independent
registered public accounting firm&#146;s qualifications, independence and performance. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">As part of its oversight of our financial
statements, the Audit Committee has: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements with management and Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm; </TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Discussed with Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young LLP the matters required to be discussed by auditing standards, including Auditing Standard No.&nbsp;16 (Communications with Audit Committees), issued by the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board;&nbsp;and </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="4%">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="3%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">&#149;</TD>
<TD WIDTH="1%" VALIGN="top">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Received the written disclosures and the letter from Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young LLP required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young LLP&#146;s
communications with the Audit Committee, and has discussed with Ernst&nbsp;&amp; Young LLP its independence. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Audit Committee&#146;s review and discussion of the audited financial statements with
management included a discussion of the quality, not just the acceptability, of the accounting principles, the reasonableness of significant judgments and the clarity of disclosures in the financial statements. In addressing the quality of
management&#146;s accounting judgments, members of the committee asked for management&#146;s representations that our audited financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In reliance upon the review and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of Directors that the audited
financial statements be included in our Annual Report on <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Form&nbsp;10-K</FONT> for the year ended January&nbsp;28, 2017 for filing with the SEC. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>The Audit Committee </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Charlie Pleas, III, Chairman </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Steven J. Collins </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Jeffery C. Owen
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">R. Wilson Orr,&nbsp;
III </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_47"></A>Audit and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Non-Audit</FONT> Fees </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The aggregate fees billed for services rendered by our current independent registered public accounting firm, EY, during fiscal 2016 and during
fiscal year 2015, were as follows: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TR>
<TD WIDTH="76%"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="5%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="5%"></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD>
<TD></TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:8pt">
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Fiscal&nbsp;2016</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="2" ALIGN="center" STYLE="border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000"><B>Fiscal&nbsp;2015</B></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>


<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Audit Fees(1):</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">720,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">673,000</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Audit-Related Fees(2):</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR BGCOLOR="#cceeff" STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Tax Fees(3):</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">260,861</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">287,398</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="page-break-inside:avoid ; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">
<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">All Other Fees(4):</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">&#151;&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD></TR>
<TR STYLE="font-size:1px; ">
<TD VALIGN="bottom"></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; border-top:1.00px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P></TD>
<TD>&nbsp;</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:1.00em; text-indent:-1.00em; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">TOTAL</P></TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;&nbsp;</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom">$</TD>
<TD VALIGN="bottom" ALIGN="right">980,861</TD>
<TD NOWRAP VALIGN="bottom">&nbsp;</TD>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Audit Fees consist of fees billed for professional services rendered in connection with the audit of the Company&#146;s annual financial statements, the audit of the Company&#146;s internal control over financial
reporting, and reviews of the Company&#146;s quarterly financial statements. Audit Fees also include fees billed for professional services rendered for consultation on SEC registration statements and filings and the issuance of consents.
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">Audit-Related Fees consist of fees billed for professional services rendered for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Company&#146;s financial
statements. </TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top">All Other Fees consist of fees billed for all other services. </TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_48"></A><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-Approval</FONT> Policy </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Audit Committee&#146;s <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approval</FONT>
guidelines with respect to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approval</FONT> of audit and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-audit</FONT> services are summarized below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>General </I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Under the
terms of its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approval</FONT> policy, the Audit Committee is required to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approve</FONT> audit and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-audit</FONT> services to be performed by
the Company&#146;s independent registered public accounting firm in order to assure that the provision of such services does not impair the independent registered public accounting firm&#146;s independence. Unless a type of service to be provided by
the independent registered public accounting firm has received general <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approval,</FONT> it will require specific <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approval</FONT> by the Audit Committee. Any proposed services
exceeding the <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approved</FONT> cost level require specific <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approval</FONT> by the Audit Committee. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Audit Committee has delegated <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approval</FONT> authority
to the Audit Committee Chairperson and may in the future delegate <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approval</FONT> authority to one or more of its members. The member or members to whom such authority is delegated must report any <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approval</FONT> decisions to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Audit Services
</I></B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The annual audit services engagement terms and fees are subject to the specific
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approval</FONT> of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee approves, if necessary, any changes in terms, conditions and fees resulting from changes in audit scope, Company structure or other matters. In addition
to the annual audit services engagement specifically approved by the Audit Committee, the Audit Committee may grant general <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approval</FONT> for other audit services, which are those services that only the
independent registered public accounting firm reasonably can provide. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Audit-Related Services </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Audit-related services are assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the
Company&#146;s financial statements or that are traditionally performed by the independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee believes that the provision of audit-related services does not impair the independence of the auditor.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>Tax Services </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The Audit Committee believes that the independent registered public accounting firm can provide tax services to the Company, such as tax
compliance, tax planning and tax advice without impairing the independence of such independent registered public accounting firm. However, the Audit Committee will not permit the retention of the independent registered public accounting firm in
connection with a transaction initially recommended by the independent registered public accounting firm, the purpose of which may be tax avoidance and the tax treatment of which may not be supported in the Internal Revenue Code and related
regulations. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I>All Other Services </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Any services to be performed by the independent registered public accounting firm not classified in any of the aforementioned categories must
be specifically <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approved</FONT> by the Audit Committee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:2%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><I><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-Approval</FONT> Fee Levels </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Pre-approval</FONT> fee levels for all services to be provided by the independent registered public accounting
firm are established annually by the Audit Committee. Any proposed services exceeding these levels require specific <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">pre-approval</FONT> by the Audit Committee. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_49"></A>Shareholder Proposals for the 2018 Annual Meeting </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Shareholders may nominate director candidates and make proposals to be considered at the 2018 Annual Meeting. In accordance with our bylaws,
any shareholder nominations of one or more candidates for election as directors at the 2018 Annual Meeting or any other proposal for consideration at the 2018 Annual Meeting must be received by us at the address set forth below, together with
certain information specified in our bylaws, between March&nbsp;4, 2018 and April&nbsp;3, 2018. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In addition to being able to present
proposals for consideration at the 2018 Annual Meeting, shareholders may also be able to have their proposals included in our proxy statement and form of proxy for the 2018 Annual Meeting. In order to have a shareholder proposal included in the
proxy statement and form of proxy, the proposal must be delivered to us at the address set forth below not later than December&nbsp;30, 2017, and the shareholder must otherwise comply with applicable SEC requirements and our bylaws. If the
shareholder complies with these requirements for inclusion of a proposal in our proxy statement and form of proxy, the shareholder need not comply with the notice requirements described in the preceding paragraph. </P>
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Corporate Secretary of Kirkland&#146;s, and all notices and nominations referred to above must be sent to the Corporate Secretary of Kirkland&#146;s, at the following address: Kirkland&#146;s, Inc., 5310 Maryland Way, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027,
Attention: Carter R. Todd, Corporate Secretary. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_50"></A>Annual Report </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">A copy of the Company&#146;s Annual Report to Shareholders for fiscal 2016 accompanies this proxy statement. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>The</B> <B>Company</B> <B>will</B> <B>provide</B> <B>to</B> <B>each</B> <B>person</B> <B>solicited</B> <B>without</B> <B>charge,</B>
<B>except</B> <B>for</B> <B>exhibits</B> <B>upon</B> <B>request</B> <B>in</B> <B>writing,</B> <B>a</B> <B>copy</B> <B>of</B> <B>its</B> <B>Annual</B> <B>Report</B> <B>on</B>
<B>Form</B><B></B><B><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&nbsp;10-K,</FONT></B> <B>including</B> <B>the</B> <B>consolidated</B> <B>financial</B> <B>statements</B> <B>and</B> <B>financial</B> <B>statement</B> <B>schedule,</B> <B>as</B> <B>filed</B>
<B>with</B> <B>the</B> <B>Securities</B> <B>and</B> <B>Exchange</B> <B>Commission</B> <B>for</B> <B>the</B> <B>year</B> <B>ended</B> <B>January</B> <B>28,</B> <B>2017</B>. Requests should be directed to Kirkland&#146;s, Inc., 5310 Maryland Way,
Brentwood, Tennessee 37027, Attention: Carter R. Todd. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_51"></A>Householding of Proxy Materials </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The SEC has adopted rules that allow a company to deliver a single proxy statement or annual report to an address shared by two or more of its
shareholders. This method of delivery, known as &#147;householding,&#148; permits us to realize significant cost savings, reduces the amount of duplicate information shareholders receive, and reduces the environmental impact of printing and mailing
documents to you. Under this process, certain shareholders will receive only one copy of our proxy materials and any additional proxy materials that are delivered until such time as one or more of these shareholders notifies us that they want to
receive separate copies. Any shareholder who objects to or wishes to begin householding may notify Investor Relations, Kirkland&#146;s, Inc., 5310 Maryland Way, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027. We will send an individual copy of the proxy statement to
any shareholder who revokes their consent to householding within 30 days of our receipt of such revocation. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><A NAME="rom290069_52"></A>Expenses
Relating to this Proxy Solicitation </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We will pay all expenses relating to this proxy solicitation. We also expect to reimburse banks,
brokers and other persons for reasonable <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">out-of-pocket</FONT></FONT> expenses in forwarding proxy material to beneficial owners of our stock and obtaining the proxies of those owners.
We regularly retain the services of SCR Partners, LLC, to assist with our investor relations and other shareholder communications issues. SCR Partners, LLC will assist in the solicitation of proxies and will not receive any additional compensation
for these services. SCR Partners, LLC may solicit proxies by telephone, facsimile, other forms of electronic transmission and by mail. We will reimburse the firm&#146;s expenses in connection with the solicitation. In addition, proxies may be
solicited on our behalf by directors, officers or employees in person or by telephone, facsimile, electronic transmission and by mail. None of these persons will receive any extra compensation for doing this. </P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>VOTE BY INTERNET - <U>www.proxyvote.com</U> </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:2pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Use the Internet to transmit your voting instructions and for electronic delivery of information up until 11:59&nbsp;p.m. Eastern Time the day before the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">cut-off</FONT> date or meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you access the web site and follow the instructions to obtain your records and to create an electronic voting instruction form. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>VOTE BY PHONE - <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-800-690-6903</FONT></FONT></FONT>
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:2pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Use any touch-tone telephone to transmit your voting instructions up until 11:59&nbsp;p.m. Eastern Time the day before the <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">cut-off</FONT> date or meeting date. Have your proxy card in hand when you call and then follow the instructions. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:8pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>VOTE BY
MAIL </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:2pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Mark, sign and date your proxy card and return it in the postage-paid envelope we have provided or return it to Vote Processing, c/o Broadridge,
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:120pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting:
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">The Notice and Proxy Statement and the Annual Report to Shareholders, which includes a copy of the </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">2016 Annual Report on Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">10-K,</FONT> are available at: </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">http://ir.kirklands.com/Annual_Meeting </P> <P STYLE="font-size:120pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
<P STYLE="line-height:1.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt dashed #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">E29180-P86716 </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><div style="width:100%;margin-left:0%; margin-right:0%;border:solid 1.50pt;padding-top:2pt;padding-bottom:3pt">
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; padding-top:24pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>KIRKLAND&#146;S, INC. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Proxy Solicited on Behalf of The Board of Directors of Kirkland&#146;s, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June&nbsp;2, 2017 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3%; margin-right:3%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The undersigned, revoking all previous proxies, hereby appoints W. Michael Madden, Carter R. Todd and R. Wilson Orr, III and
each of them acting individually, as the attorney and proxy of the undersigned, with full power of substitution, to vote, as indicated on the reverse side and in their discretion upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting, all
shares which the undersigned would be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Kirkland&#146;s, Inc. to be held at the Kirkland&#146;s corporate offices on June&nbsp;2, 2017, and at any adjournment or postponement thereof. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3%; margin-right:3%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, THE SHARES WILL BE VOTED
&#147;FOR&#148; THE ELECTION OF THE DIRECTOR NOMINEE NOMINATED BY THE COMPANY, &#147;FOR&#148; APPROVAL, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, OF THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, &#147;FOR&#148; THE DETERMINATION, ON AN ADVISORY BASIS, TO HAVE
FUTURE ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION OF OUR NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS EVERY ONE YEAR, AND &#147;FOR&#148; THE RATIFICATION OF ERNST&nbsp;&amp; YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY&#146;S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2017. THIS
PROXY ALSO DELEGATES DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE MEETING OR ANY ADJOURNMENT OR POSTPONEMENT THEREOF. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; margin-left:3%; margin-right:3%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING AND PROXY STATEMENT. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Continued and to be signed on reverse side </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P></div>
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