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Designer Brands (NYSE: DBI) grants 38,850 RSUs to senior finance executive

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Haley Mark reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Designer Brands Inc. granted Senior Vice President, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer Mark Haley 38,850 restricted stock units on April 2, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A common share. Following this grant, Haley holds 38,850 restricted stock units directly.

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Insider Haley Mark
Role SVP, Controller & PAO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Unit 38,850 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Unit — 38,850 shares (Direct)
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RSUs granted 38,850 units Restricted stock units granted on April 2, 2026
Grant price per unit $0.00 Reported transaction price per restricted stock unit
Underlying shares 38,850 Class A shares Each RSU represents a right to one Class A common share
Exercise/expiration date April 2, 2029 Reported exercise and expiration date for the restricted stock units
Post-grant RSU holdings 38,850 units Total restricted stock units held after the reported grant
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
Class A common stock financial
"receive one share of 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
"represents a contingent right to receive one share"
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction code description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Haley Mark
(Last)(First)(Middle)
810 DSW DRIVE
(Street)
COLUMBUS OHIO 43219
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Designer Brands Inc. [ DBI ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
SVP, Controller & PAO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/02/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit(1)04/02/2026A38,85004/02/202904/02/2029Class A Common Shares38,850$0.000038,850D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's Class A common stock.
Katherine Alfano, Attorney-in-Fact04/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What equity award did Designer Brands (DBI) grant to executive Mark Haley?

Designer Brands granted Mark Haley 38,850 restricted stock units. These units are a form of share-based compensation that can convert into Class A common shares, aligning the executive’s interests with shareholders over time as the units settle into stock.

What does each restricted stock unit represent for DBI’s Mark Haley?

Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A common share. This means Haley does not receive shares immediately, but may receive an equivalent number of Class A shares if the units vest and settle as outlined.

How many restricted stock units does Mark Haley hold after this DBI award?

After the award, Mark Haley holds 38,850 restricted stock units. This total matches the number of units granted on April 2, 2026, indicating this grant established his reported restricted stock unit position in Designer Brands’ equity.

Was cash paid for the restricted stock units granted to DBI’s Mark Haley?

The restricted stock units were granted at a reported price of $0.00 per unit. This reflects that they are compensation-based awards rather than shares purchased in the open market, commonly used to incentivize and retain senior executives.

What underlying security is linked to Mark Haley’s DBI restricted stock units?

The restricted stock units are linked to Class A Common Shares of Designer Brands. If settlement conditions are met, each unit can convert into one Class A common share, directly tying the award’s value to the company’s equity performance.