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[Form 4] Designer Brands Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) – Form 4 insider filing details a routine equity award to non-employee director Joanne Zaiac on 18 Jun 2025.

Ms. Zaiac received two tranches of stock units that each convert 1-for-1 into Class A common shares when she leaves the Board:

  • 72,368 stock units granted under the company’s director compensation plan (Transaction Code “A”).
  • 1,036 stock units representing dividend-equivalent rights accrued on prior awards.

The award vests immediately upon grant, but settlement is deferred until board service ends, effectively aligning the director’s economic interests with long-term shareholder value. Because there is no cash exercise price (noted as $0.0000), the units function as deferred share compensation rather than options.

After the transactions Ms. Zaiac’s total derivative holdings increased to 120,693 stock units. No open-market purchases or sales of common shares occurred, and there were no changes to direct or indirect ownership classifications (all holdings remain Direct).

No earnings data, cash consideration, or change in executive roles were disclosed, making this a standard governance filing rather than a catalyst. Nevertheless, ongoing accumulation of equity by directors can serve as a modest positive signal of board alignment with shareholders.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) – Modulo 4 insider filing riporta un premio azionario di routine assegnato alla consigliera esterna Joanne Zaiac il 18 giugno 2025.

La signora Zaiac ha ricevuto due tranche di unità azionarie che si convertono 1:1 in azioni ordinarie di Classe A al termine del suo mandato nel Consiglio:

  • 72.368 unità azionarie concesse nell’ambito del piano di compensazione per consiglieri della società (Codice Transazione “A”).
  • 1.036 unità azionarie rappresentanti diritti equivalenti a dividendi maturati su premi precedenti.

Il premio matura immediatamente alla concessione, ma il pagamento è differito fino alla fine del servizio nel consiglio, allineando così gli interessi economici della consigliera al valore a lungo termine degli azionisti. Poiché non è previsto alcun prezzo di esercizio in contanti (indicato come $0,0000), le unità operano come compensazione azionaria differita e non come opzioni.

Dopo le transazioni, il totale delle partecipazioni derivate di Ms. Zaiac è salito a 120.693 unità azionarie. Non sono state effettuate compravendite di azioni ordinarie sul mercato aperto, né vi sono stati cambiamenti nelle classificazioni di proprietà diretta o indiretta (tutte le partecipazioni restano Dirette).

Non sono stati divulgati dati sugli utili, compensi in contanti o cambiamenti nei ruoli esecutivi, rendendo questa una comunicazione standard di governance piuttosto che un evento rilevante. Tuttavia, l’accumulo continuo di azioni da parte dei consiglieri può rappresentare un segnale positivo, seppur moderato, dell’allineamento del consiglio con gli azionisti.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) – Presentación Formulario 4 de insider detalla una concesión rutinaria de acciones a la directora externa Joanne Zaiac el 18 de junio de 2025.

La Sra. Zaiac recibió dos tramos de unidades accionarias que se convierten 1 a 1 en acciones ordinarias Clase A al abandonar el Consejo:

  • 72,368 unidades accionarias otorgadas bajo el plan de compensación para directores de la empresa (Código de Transacción “A”).
  • 1,036 unidades accionarias que representan derechos equivalentes a dividendos acumulados sobre premios anteriores.

El premio se consolida inmediatamente al otorgarse, pero el pago se difiere hasta que finaliza el servicio en el consejo, alineando efectivamente los intereses económicos de la directora con el valor a largo plazo para los accionistas. Dado que no hay precio de ejercicio en efectivo (indicado como $0.0000), las unidades funcionan como compensación accionaria diferida y no como opciones.

Tras las transacciones, las tenencias derivadas totales de la Sra. Zaiac aumentaron a 120,693 unidades accionarias. No se realizaron compras o ventas en el mercado abierto, ni hubo cambios en las clasificaciones de propiedad directa o indirecta (todas las tenencias permanecen Directas).

No se divulgaron datos de ganancias, consideraciones en efectivo ni cambios en roles ejecutivos, por lo que se trata de una presentación estándar de gobernanza en lugar de un catalizador. Sin embargo, la acumulación continua de acciones por parte de los directores puede ser una señal positiva, aunque moderada, del alineamiento del consejo con los accionistas.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) – 내부자 보고서 Form 4는 2025년 6월 18일 비직원 이사 Joanne Zaiac에게 이루어진 정기 주식 보상을 상세히 설명합니다.

Ms. Zaiac은 이사회 퇴임 시 1대 1로 Class A 보통주로 전환되는 두 가지 주식 단위를 받았습니다:

  • 72,368 주식 단위는 회사의 이사 보상 계획에 따라 부여되었습니다 (거래 코드 “A”).
  • 1,036 주식 단위는 이전 보상에 대해 누적된 배당금 상당 권리입니다.

이 보상은 부여 즉시 취득되지만, 정산은 이사회 서비스 종료 시까지 연기되어 이사의 경제적 이익을 장기 주주 가치와 효과적으로 일치시킵니다. 현금 행사 가격이 없으므로(0.0000달러로 명시됨) 이 단위들은 옵션이 아닌 연기된 주식 보상으로 기능합니다.

거래 후 Ms. Zaiac의 총 파생 보유량은 120,693 주식 단위로 증가했습니다. 공개 시장에서의 보통주 매매는 없었으며, 직접 또는 간접 소유 분류에도 변동이 없었습니다(모든 보유는 직접 보유 상태 유지).

수익 데이터, 현금 대가 또는 임원 역할 변경 사항은 공개되지 않아 이는 표준 거버넌스 신고에 해당하며 특별한 촉매제는 아닙니다. 그럼에도 불구하고 이사들의 지속적인 주식 축적은 이사회와 주주 간의 적절한 정렬을 나타내는 소폭 긍정 신호가 될 수 있습니다.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) – Déclaration d’initié Formulaire 4 détaille une attribution d’actions de routine à la directrice non salariée Joanne Zaiac le 18 juin 2025.

Mme Zaiac a reçu deux tranches d’unités d’actions qui se convertissent chacune en actions ordinaires de classe A au ratio de 1 pour 1 à son départ du conseil :

  • 72 368 unités d’actions attribuées dans le cadre du plan de rémunération des administrateurs de la société (Code de transaction « A »).
  • 1 036 unités d’actions représentant des droits équivalents aux dividendes accumulés sur des attributions antérieures.

Cette attribution est acquise immédiatement à la remise, mais le règlement est différé jusqu’à la fin du mandat au conseil, alignant ainsi les intérêts économiques de la directrice sur la valeur à long terme des actionnaires. Comme il n’y a pas de prix d’exercice en espèces (indiqué comme 0,0000 $), les unités fonctionnent comme une rémunération en actions différée et non comme des options.

Après ces transactions, la détention totale de dérivés de Mme Zaiac a augmenté à 120 693 unités d’actions. Aucune transaction sur le marché ouvert d’actions ordinaires n’a eu lieu, et il n’y a eu aucun changement dans les classifications de propriété directe ou indirecte (toutes les détentions restent directes).

Aucune donnée sur les bénéfices, contrepartie en espèces ou changement de rôle exécutif n’a été divulguée, faisant de cette déclaration une communication standard de gouvernance plutôt qu’un événement déclencheur. Néanmoins, l’accumulation continue d’actions par les administrateurs peut constituer un signal positif, quoique modéré, de l’alignement du conseil avec les actionnaires.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) – Form 4 Insider-Meldung beschreibt eine routinemäßige Aktienzuteilung an die externe Direktorin Joanne Zaiac am 18. Juni 2025.

Frau Zaiac erhielt zwei Tranchen von Aktieneinheiten, die jeweils 1:1 in Class A Stammaktien umgewandelt werden, wenn sie den Vorstand verlässt:

  • 72.368 Aktieneinheiten, gewährt im Rahmen des Vergütungsplans für Direktoren (Transaktionscode „A“).
  • 1.036 Aktieneinheiten, die dividendenäquivalente Rechte aus früheren Gewährungen darstellen.

Die Zuteilung wird sofort bei Gewährung fällig, die Auszahlung erfolgt jedoch erst mit Ende der Vorstandstätigkeit. Dies richtet die wirtschaftlichen Interessen der Direktorin effektiv auf den langfristigen Wert für die Aktionäre aus. Da kein Bar-Ausübungspreis vorliegt (mit 0,0000 $ angegeben), fungieren die Einheiten als aufgeschobene Aktienvergütung und nicht als Optionen.

Nach den Transaktionen stieg der Gesamtbestand von Frau Zaiac an derivativen Beteiligungen auf 120.693 Aktieneinheiten. Es gab keine Käufe oder Verkäufe von Stammaktien am offenen Markt, und es änderten sich keine Klassifizierungen der direkten oder indirekten Eigentümerschaft (alle Bestände bleiben direkt gehalten).

Es wurden keine Gewinnzahlen, Barvergütungen oder Änderungen in den Führungsfunktionen bekanntgegeben, sodass dies eine standardmäßige Governance-Meldung und kein auslösender Faktor ist. Dennoch kann die fortlaufende Ansammlung von Aktien durch Direktoren ein leicht positives Signal für die Ausrichtung des Vorstands auf die Aktionäre sein.

Positive
  • Director’s equity stake increases to 120,693 units, modestly enhancing board-shareholder alignment.
Negative
  • Grant is part of routine compensation and does not represent an open-market purchase, limiting its signaling value.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine director stock-unit grant; minimal market impact, modest alignment signal.

The filing shows director Joanne Zaiac received 72,368 stock units plus 1,036 dividend equivalents, boosting her deferred equity to 120,693 units. These awards are typical board compensation, cost-free to the insider, and do not involve open-market buying. Because settlement occurs only after board departure, the economic effect is long-dated and non-dilutive beyond existing share-reserve assumptions. Investors should view the disclosure as neutral to mildly positive for governance—ownership rises, but no incremental cash commitment was made. I rate the impact neutral (0).

TL;DR: Standard equity retainer maintains board-shareholder alignment; no red flags.

Designer Brands continues to compensate directors primarily in equity, consistent with best-practice governance that encourages long-term thinking. Immediate vesting with deferred settlement pushes taxation and builds a continued stake in corporate performance. Absence of performance conditions is typical for director grants but offers limited incentive beyond share price appreciation. No compliance issues noted and Rule 10b5-1 box remains unchecked, so award is not under a pre-arranged plan. Overall, governance posture remains sound; impact rating 0.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) – Modulo 4 insider filing riporta un premio azionario di routine assegnato alla consigliera esterna Joanne Zaiac il 18 giugno 2025.

La signora Zaiac ha ricevuto due tranche di unità azionarie che si convertono 1:1 in azioni ordinarie di Classe A al termine del suo mandato nel Consiglio:

  • 72.368 unità azionarie concesse nell’ambito del piano di compensazione per consiglieri della società (Codice Transazione “A”).
  • 1.036 unità azionarie rappresentanti diritti equivalenti a dividendi maturati su premi precedenti.

Il premio matura immediatamente alla concessione, ma il pagamento è differito fino alla fine del servizio nel consiglio, allineando così gli interessi economici della consigliera al valore a lungo termine degli azionisti. Poiché non è previsto alcun prezzo di esercizio in contanti (indicato come $0,0000), le unità operano come compensazione azionaria differita e non come opzioni.

Dopo le transazioni, il totale delle partecipazioni derivate di Ms. Zaiac è salito a 120.693 unità azionarie. Non sono state effettuate compravendite di azioni ordinarie sul mercato aperto, né vi sono stati cambiamenti nelle classificazioni di proprietà diretta o indiretta (tutte le partecipazioni restano Dirette).

Non sono stati divulgati dati sugli utili, compensi in contanti o cambiamenti nei ruoli esecutivi, rendendo questa una comunicazione standard di governance piuttosto che un evento rilevante. Tuttavia, l’accumulo continuo di azioni da parte dei consiglieri può rappresentare un segnale positivo, seppur moderato, dell’allineamento del consiglio con gli azionisti.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) – Presentación Formulario 4 de insider detalla una concesión rutinaria de acciones a la directora externa Joanne Zaiac el 18 de junio de 2025.

La Sra. Zaiac recibió dos tramos de unidades accionarias que se convierten 1 a 1 en acciones ordinarias Clase A al abandonar el Consejo:

  • 72,368 unidades accionarias otorgadas bajo el plan de compensación para directores de la empresa (Código de Transacción “A”).
  • 1,036 unidades accionarias que representan derechos equivalentes a dividendos acumulados sobre premios anteriores.

El premio se consolida inmediatamente al otorgarse, pero el pago se difiere hasta que finaliza el servicio en el consejo, alineando efectivamente los intereses económicos de la directora con el valor a largo plazo para los accionistas. Dado que no hay precio de ejercicio en efectivo (indicado como $0.0000), las unidades funcionan como compensación accionaria diferida y no como opciones.

Tras las transacciones, las tenencias derivadas totales de la Sra. Zaiac aumentaron a 120,693 unidades accionarias. No se realizaron compras o ventas en el mercado abierto, ni hubo cambios en las clasificaciones de propiedad directa o indirecta (todas las tenencias permanecen Directas).

No se divulgaron datos de ganancias, consideraciones en efectivo ni cambios en roles ejecutivos, por lo que se trata de una presentación estándar de gobernanza en lugar de un catalizador. Sin embargo, la acumulación continua de acciones por parte de los directores puede ser una señal positiva, aunque moderada, del alineamiento del consejo con los accionistas.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) – 내부자 보고서 Form 4는 2025년 6월 18일 비직원 이사 Joanne Zaiac에게 이루어진 정기 주식 보상을 상세히 설명합니다.

Ms. Zaiac은 이사회 퇴임 시 1대 1로 Class A 보통주로 전환되는 두 가지 주식 단위를 받았습니다:

  • 72,368 주식 단위는 회사의 이사 보상 계획에 따라 부여되었습니다 (거래 코드 “A”).
  • 1,036 주식 단위는 이전 보상에 대해 누적된 배당금 상당 권리입니다.

이 보상은 부여 즉시 취득되지만, 정산은 이사회 서비스 종료 시까지 연기되어 이사의 경제적 이익을 장기 주주 가치와 효과적으로 일치시킵니다. 현금 행사 가격이 없으므로(0.0000달러로 명시됨) 이 단위들은 옵션이 아닌 연기된 주식 보상으로 기능합니다.

거래 후 Ms. Zaiac의 총 파생 보유량은 120,693 주식 단위로 증가했습니다. 공개 시장에서의 보통주 매매는 없었으며, 직접 또는 간접 소유 분류에도 변동이 없었습니다(모든 보유는 직접 보유 상태 유지).

수익 데이터, 현금 대가 또는 임원 역할 변경 사항은 공개되지 않아 이는 표준 거버넌스 신고에 해당하며 특별한 촉매제는 아닙니다. 그럼에도 불구하고 이사들의 지속적인 주식 축적은 이사회와 주주 간의 적절한 정렬을 나타내는 소폭 긍정 신호가 될 수 있습니다.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) – Déclaration d’initié Formulaire 4 détaille une attribution d’actions de routine à la directrice non salariée Joanne Zaiac le 18 juin 2025.

Mme Zaiac a reçu deux tranches d’unités d’actions qui se convertissent chacune en actions ordinaires de classe A au ratio de 1 pour 1 à son départ du conseil :

  • 72 368 unités d’actions attribuées dans le cadre du plan de rémunération des administrateurs de la société (Code de transaction « A »).
  • 1 036 unités d’actions représentant des droits équivalents aux dividendes accumulés sur des attributions antérieures.

Cette attribution est acquise immédiatement à la remise, mais le règlement est différé jusqu’à la fin du mandat au conseil, alignant ainsi les intérêts économiques de la directrice sur la valeur à long terme des actionnaires. Comme il n’y a pas de prix d’exercice en espèces (indiqué comme 0,0000 $), les unités fonctionnent comme une rémunération en actions différée et non comme des options.

Après ces transactions, la détention totale de dérivés de Mme Zaiac a augmenté à 120 693 unités d’actions. Aucune transaction sur le marché ouvert d’actions ordinaires n’a eu lieu, et il n’y a eu aucun changement dans les classifications de propriété directe ou indirecte (toutes les détentions restent directes).

Aucune donnée sur les bénéfices, contrepartie en espèces ou changement de rôle exécutif n’a été divulguée, faisant de cette déclaration une communication standard de gouvernance plutôt qu’un événement déclencheur. Néanmoins, l’accumulation continue d’actions par les administrateurs peut constituer un signal positif, quoique modéré, de l’alignement du conseil avec les actionnaires.

Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) – Form 4 Insider-Meldung beschreibt eine routinemäßige Aktienzuteilung an die externe Direktorin Joanne Zaiac am 18. Juni 2025.

Frau Zaiac erhielt zwei Tranchen von Aktieneinheiten, die jeweils 1:1 in Class A Stammaktien umgewandelt werden, wenn sie den Vorstand verlässt:

  • 72.368 Aktieneinheiten, gewährt im Rahmen des Vergütungsplans für Direktoren (Transaktionscode „A“).
  • 1.036 Aktieneinheiten, die dividendenäquivalente Rechte aus früheren Gewährungen darstellen.

Die Zuteilung wird sofort bei Gewährung fällig, die Auszahlung erfolgt jedoch erst mit Ende der Vorstandstätigkeit. Dies richtet die wirtschaftlichen Interessen der Direktorin effektiv auf den langfristigen Wert für die Aktionäre aus. Da kein Bar-Ausübungspreis vorliegt (mit 0,0000 $ angegeben), fungieren die Einheiten als aufgeschobene Aktienvergütung und nicht als Optionen.

Nach den Transaktionen stieg der Gesamtbestand von Frau Zaiac an derivativen Beteiligungen auf 120.693 Aktieneinheiten. Es gab keine Käufe oder Verkäufe von Stammaktien am offenen Markt, und es änderten sich keine Klassifizierungen der direkten oder indirekten Eigentümerschaft (alle Bestände bleiben direkt gehalten).

Es wurden keine Gewinnzahlen, Barvergütungen oder Änderungen in den Führungsfunktionen bekanntgegeben, sodass dies eine standardmäßige Governance-Meldung und kein auslösender Faktor ist. Dennoch kann die fortlaufende Ansammlung von Aktien durch Direktoren ein leicht positives Signal für die Ausrichtung des Vorstands auf die Aktionäre sein.

SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED 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 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*
Zaiac Joanne

(Last) (First) (Middle)
810 DSW DRIVE

(Street)
COLUMBUS OH 43219

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Designer Brands Inc. [ DBI ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
X Director 10% Owner
Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/18/2025
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
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)
Code V Amount (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)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Unit (1) 06/18/2025 A 72,368 (2) (2) Class A Common Shares 72,368 $0.0000 119,657(3) D
Stock Unit (1) 06/18/2025 A 1,036(4) (2) (2) Class A Common Shares 1,036 $0.0000 120,693(3) D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock.
2. 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.
3. Total includes accrued dividend equivalent rights.
4. Shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units.
Katherine Alfano, Attorney-in-Fact 06/23/2025
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FAQ

How many stock units did Joanne Zaiac receive in the June 18 2025 grant for DBI?

72,368 units were granted, plus 1,036 dividend-equivalent units.

What is the exercise price of the stock units awarded to DBI director Joanne Zaiac?

The stock units have $0.0000 exercise price; they function as deferred share awards.

When will the DBI stock units granted to the director convert into Class A shares?

Conversion occurs upon the director’s termination of board service.

Did the Form 4 report any open-market purchases or sales of DBI shares?

No, the filing shows only stock-unit grants; there were no market transactions.

What is the total number of DBI derivative securities Ms. Zaiac owns after the transactions?

Her holdings increased to 120,693 stock units.
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