The Buckle, Inc. Announces the Election of Hank M. Bounds to the Company's Board of Directors and Reports Quarterly Dividend

The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced that at its quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors, held on September 17, 2018, Hank M. Bounds, Ph.D. was elected as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Bounds currently serves as President of the University of Nebraska, a position he has held since April 13, 2015. Mr. Bounds began his career as a high school teacher, then rose to principal, superintendent and state superintendent before becoming Mississippi’s commissioner of higher education in 2009, a position he held until his appointment as the seventh President of the University of Nebraska in 2015. Under his leadership, the University of Nebraska enrolls nearly 53,000 students, employs over 14,000 faculty and staff, and operates with an annual budget in excess of $2.6 billion.

The Company also announced that the Board of Directors authorized a $0.25 per share quarterly dividend to be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 12, 2018, with a payment date of October 26, 2018.

About Buckle

Offering a unique mix of high-quality, on-trend apparel, accessories, and footwear, Buckle caters to fashion-conscious young men and women. Known as a denim destination, each store carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the Company’s exclusive brand, BKE. Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 455 retail stores in 43 states.

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The Buckle, Inc.Thomas B. Heacock, 308-236-8491Chief Financial Officer