Designer Brands director granted 707 stock units
Designer Brands Inc. director John W. Atkinson acquired 707 stock units on April 10, 2026 as a grant.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Designer Brands Inc. director John W. Atkinson acquired 707 stock units on April 10, 2026 as a grant. Each stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Class A common share and becomes vested on the grant date.
The 707 units reflect dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units. These units will convert into an equal number of Class A common shares upon Atkinson’s termination of service from the Board of Directors. Following this award, he holds 94,566 stock units, including accrued dividend equivalents.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 707 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Atkinson John W.
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Unit | 707 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Unit — 94,566 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Each stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock.
- F2. Shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units.
- F3. 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.
- F4. Total includes accrued dividend equivalent rights.
Key Figures
Stock units granted: 707 stock units
Total stock units after grant: 94,566 stock units
Grant price per unit: $0.00 per unit
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4 metrics
Stock units granted
707 stock units
Grant on April 10, 2026 as dividend equivalent rights
Total stock units after grant
94,566 stock units
Holdings following the reported transaction, including dividend equivalents
Grant price per unit
$0.00 per unit
Reported transaction price for the 707 granted stock units
Underlying Class A shares
707 shares
Each new stock unit is linked to one Class A common share
Key Terms
Stock Unit, dividend equivalent rights, Class A common stock, Board of Directors
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
"Each stock unit represents a contingent right to 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.
Board of Directors financial
"converted to an equal number of shares ... upon Insider's termination of service from the Board of Directors"
The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Designer Brands (DBI) report for John W. Atkinson?
Designer Brands reported that director John W. Atkinson received a grant of 707 stock units on April 10, 2026. These units arise from dividend equivalent rights on earlier awards and increase his total stock unit holdings to 94,566, including all accrued dividend equivalents.
What does each stock unit represent for Designer Brands (DBI) director John W. Atkinson?
Each stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Designer Brands’ Class A common stock. The units are fully vested on the grant date and will ultimately convert into Class A shares when Atkinson’s service on the Board of Directors ends.
How many stock units does John W. Atkinson hold after this Designer Brands (DBI) Form 4?
After the reported transaction, John W. Atkinson holds a total of 94,566 stock units. This figure includes the newly credited 707 units and all previously accrued dividend equivalent rights tied to his earlier stock unit awards from Designer Brands.
What is the source of the 707 stock units granted to Designer Brands (DBI) director John W. Atkinson?
The 707 stock units reflect dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units. Rather than a cash dividend, Atkinson receives additional stock units, which mirror the dividends that would have been paid on underlying Class A common shares.
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