Designer Brands (NYSE: DBI) director Elaine Eisenman granted 2,551 stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Designer Brands Inc. director Elaine J. Eisenman received a grant of 2,551 stock units on July 8, 2026 as a compensation award. Each stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A common share and becomes vested on the grant date, converting into shares upon her termination of service from the Board. The reported total of 285,837 stock units after the transaction includes accrued dividend equivalent rights.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
EISENMAN ELAINE J
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Unit | 2,551 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Unit — 285,837 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock. Shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units. The stock unit becomes vested upon the date of grant and will be converted to an equal number of shares of Issuer's Class A common stock upon Insider's termination of service from the Board of Directors. Total includes accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Key Figures
Stock units granted: 2,551 stock units
Total stock units after transaction: 285,837 stock units
Conversion ratio: 1 stock unit = 1 Class A common share
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4 metrics
Stock units granted
2,551 stock units
Grant/award acquisition reported for July 8, 2026
Total stock units after transaction
285,837 stock units
Holdings following the reported grant, including dividend equivalent rights
Conversion ratio
1 stock unit = 1 Class A common share
Each stock unit represents a contingent right to one Class A common share
Transaction price per unit
0.0000
Reported transaction price per stock unit for the grant/award
Key Terms
stock unit, dividend equivalent rights, Class A common stock, contingent right
4 terms
stock unit financial
"Each stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
Class A common stock financial
"receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
contingent right financial
"Each stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
FAQ
What did Designer Brands (DBI) director Elaine Eisenman report in this Form 4?
Elaine J. Eisenman reported a grant of 2,551 stock units of Designer Brands Inc. Each unit is a contingent right to one Class A common share, vesting on the grant date and settling when her Board service ends.
How many Designer Brands (DBI) stock units does Elaine Eisenman hold after this transaction?
After the reported award, Elaine J. Eisenman holds 285,837 stock units. This total includes accrued dividend equivalent rights associated with previously awarded stock units, as disclosed in the filing.
What does each stock unit granted to Elaine Eisenman by Designer Brands (DBI) represent?
Each stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Designer Brands’ Class A common stock. The units vest on the grant date and convert into shares when her Board service terminates.
Why did Elaine Eisenman of Designer Brands (DBI) receive 2,551 additional stock units?
The 2,551 additional stock units represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units. These are granted so holders are compensated for dividends paid on the underlying Class A common shares.