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[Form 4] Designer Brands Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Form 4 filing recap: On 06/23/2025 Designer Brands Inc. (ticker DBI) reported insider activity for Mark Haley, the companys SVP, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. The earliest transaction date noted is 06/18/2025.

Haley received 2,346 dividend equivalent rights (DERs) that accrue on previously granted restricted stock units (RSUs). Each DER is economically equivalent to one Class A common share and was recorded at a price of $0.0000 under transaction code "A" (acquisition).

Following the automatic accrual, Haley now directly holds 6,095 DERs. The filing shows no dispositions of common shares and no cash consideration, indicating this is a routine adjustment tied to the companys dividend policy rather than an active purchase or sale in the open market.

The document contains no additional derivative or non-derivative transactions, financial performance data, or strategic disclosures.

Riepilogo deposito Modulo 4: Il 23/06/2025 Designer Brands Inc. (simbolo DBI) ha riportato attività insider riguardante Mark Haley, SVP, Controller e Principal Accounting Officer della società. La data della prima transazione indicata è il 18/06/2025.

Haley ha ricevuto 2.346 diritti equivalenti a dividendi (DER) accumulati su unità azionarie vincolate (RSU) precedentemente concesse. Ogni DER corrisponde economicamente a una azione ordinaria di Classe A ed è stato registrato al prezzo di $0,0000 con il codice transazione "A" (acquisizione).

A seguito dell'accumulo automatico, Haley detiene ora direttamente 6.095 DER. Il deposito non mostra cessioni di azioni ordinarie né considerazioni in denaro, indicando che si tratta di un aggiustamento di routine legato alla politica dei dividendi della società, piuttosto che di un acquisto o vendita attiva sul mercato aperto.

Il documento non contiene ulteriori transazioni derivate o non derivate, dati sulle performance finanziarie o comunicazioni strategiche.

Resumen de presentación del Formulario 4: El 23/06/2025 Designer Brands Inc. (símbolo DBI) reportó actividad de insider relacionada con Mark Haley, vicepresidente senior, controlador y principal oficial contable de la empresa. La fecha más temprana de transacción indicada es el 18/06/2025.

Haley recibió 2,346 derechos equivalentes a dividendos (DER) acumulados sobre unidades restringidas de acciones (RSU) otorgadas previamente. Cada DER es económicamente equivalente a una acción común Clase A y se registró a un precio de $0.0000 bajo el código de transacción "A" (adquisición).

Tras la acumulación automática, Haley posee ahora directamente 6,095 DER. La presentación no muestra disposiciones de acciones comunes ni consideraciones en efectivo, lo que indica que se trata de un ajuste rutinario vinculado a la política de dividendos de la empresa, más que una compra o venta activa en el mercado abierto.

El documento no contiene transacciones adicionales derivadas o no derivadas, datos de desempeño financiero ni divulgaciones estratégicas.

Form 4 제출 요약: 2025년 6월 23일 Designer Brands Inc. (티커 DBI)은 회사의 SVP, 컨트롤러 및 주요 회계 책임자인 Mark Haley의 내부자 활동을 보고했습니다. 가장 이른 거래 날짜는 2025년 6월 18일로 나타났습니다.

Haley는 이전에 부여된 제한 주식 단위(RSU)에 대해 누적된 2,346개의 배당금 등가 권리(DER)를 받았습니다. 각 DER은 클래스 A 보통주 1주와 경제적으로 동일하며, 거래 코드 "A"(취득)로 가격 $0.0000에 기록되었습니다.

자동 누적 이후 Haley는 현재 직접 6,095 DER를 보유하고 있습니다. 제출 문서에는 보통주 처분 내역이 없으며 현금 대가도 없으므로, 이는 공개 시장에서의 적극적인 매매가 아닌 회사 배당 정책에 따른 일상적인 조정임을 나타냅니다.

문서에는 추가적인 파생 또는 비파생 거래, 재무 성과 데이터 또는 전략적 공시가 포함되어 있지 않습니다.

Récapitulatif du dépôt du formulaire 4 : Le 23/06/2025, Designer Brands Inc. (symbole DBI) a rapporté une activité d’initié concernant Mark Haley, vice-président principal, contrôleur et principal responsable comptable de la société. La date de la première transaction indiquée est le 18/06/2025.

Haley a reçu 2 346 droits équivalents aux dividendes (DER) accumulés sur des unités d’actions restreintes (RSU) précédemment attribuées. Chaque DER équivaut économiquement à une action ordinaire de classe A et a été enregistré au prix de 0,0000 $ sous le code transaction « A » (acquisition).

Suite à cet accroissement automatique, Haley détient désormais directement 6 095 DER. Le dépôt ne montre aucune cession d’actions ordinaires ni contrepartie en espèces, ce qui indique qu’il s’agit d’un ajustement de routine lié à la politique de dividendes de la société, plutôt que d’un achat ou d’une vente active sur le marché ouvert.

Le document ne contient pas d’autres transactions dérivées ou non dérivées, de données de performance financière ou de divulgations stratégiques.

Formular 4 Einreichungszusammenfassung: Am 23.06.2025 meldete Designer Brands Inc. (Ticker DBI) Insideraktivitäten von Mark Haley, dem SVP, Controller und Principal Accounting Officer des Unternehmens. Das früheste Transaktionsdatum ist der 18.06.2025.

Haley erhielt 2.346 Dividendenäquivalente Rechte (DERs), die auf zuvor gewährten Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) anfallen. Jedes DER entspricht wirtschaftlich einer Stammaktie der Klasse A und wurde zum Preis von 0,0000 $ unter dem Transaktionscode "A" (Erwerb) verbucht.

Nach der automatischen Zurechnung hält Haley nun direkt 6.095 DERs. Die Einreichung zeigt keine Veräußerungen von Stammaktien und keine Barzahlung, was darauf hinweist, dass es sich um eine routinemäßige Anpassung im Zusammenhang mit der Dividendenpolitik des Unternehmens handelt und nicht um einen aktiven Kauf oder Verkauf am offenen Markt.

Das Dokument enthält keine weiteren derivativen oder nicht-derivativen Transaktionen, keine Finanzleistungsdaten oder strategische Offenlegungen.

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TL;DR: Routine accrual of 2,346 dividend rights; neutral impact.

This Form 4 records the automatic crediting of dividend equivalent rights associated with earlier RSU grants to SVP Mark Haley. The rights were issued at $0.0000 under code "A", reflect no out-of-pocket investment, and do not change the insider's ownership of actual common shares. Because no shares were bought or sold, there is no fresh signal on management's valuation view, and the small size makes the event financially immaterial for investors. Overall, I regard the disclosure as administrative and not impactful.

TL;DR: Timely disclosure of automatic dividend equivalents; governance neutral.

The filing demonstrates compliance with Section 16 reporting deadlines, indicating effective internal controls and attention to fiduciary duties. Because the rights arise mechanically from the company's dividend policy and carry no cash value, they do not alter management incentives or raise conflict-of-interest concerns. No sale activity or pattern of opportunistic trading is evident. I therefore view the governance impact as neutral.

Riepilogo deposito Modulo 4: Il 23/06/2025 Designer Brands Inc. (simbolo DBI) ha riportato attività insider riguardante Mark Haley, SVP, Controller e Principal Accounting Officer della società. La data della prima transazione indicata è il 18/06/2025.

Haley ha ricevuto 2.346 diritti equivalenti a dividendi (DER) accumulati su unità azionarie vincolate (RSU) precedentemente concesse. Ogni DER corrisponde economicamente a una azione ordinaria di Classe A ed è stato registrato al prezzo di $0,0000 con il codice transazione "A" (acquisizione).

A seguito dell'accumulo automatico, Haley detiene ora direttamente 6.095 DER. Il deposito non mostra cessioni di azioni ordinarie né considerazioni in denaro, indicando che si tratta di un aggiustamento di routine legato alla politica dei dividendi della società, piuttosto che di un acquisto o vendita attiva sul mercato aperto.

Il documento non contiene ulteriori transazioni derivate o non derivate, dati sulle performance finanziarie o comunicazioni strategiche.

Resumen de presentación del Formulario 4: El 23/06/2025 Designer Brands Inc. (símbolo DBI) reportó actividad de insider relacionada con Mark Haley, vicepresidente senior, controlador y principal oficial contable de la empresa. La fecha más temprana de transacción indicada es el 18/06/2025.

Haley recibió 2,346 derechos equivalentes a dividendos (DER) acumulados sobre unidades restringidas de acciones (RSU) otorgadas previamente. Cada DER es económicamente equivalente a una acción común Clase A y se registró a un precio de $0.0000 bajo el código de transacción "A" (adquisición).

Tras la acumulación automática, Haley posee ahora directamente 6,095 DER. La presentación no muestra disposiciones de acciones comunes ni consideraciones en efectivo, lo que indica que se trata de un ajuste rutinario vinculado a la política de dividendos de la empresa, más que una compra o venta activa en el mercado abierto.

El documento no contiene transacciones adicionales derivadas o no derivadas, datos de desempeño financiero ni divulgaciones estratégicas.

Form 4 제출 요약: 2025년 6월 23일 Designer Brands Inc. (티커 DBI)은 회사의 SVP, 컨트롤러 및 주요 회계 책임자인 Mark Haley의 내부자 활동을 보고했습니다. 가장 이른 거래 날짜는 2025년 6월 18일로 나타났습니다.

Haley는 이전에 부여된 제한 주식 단위(RSU)에 대해 누적된 2,346개의 배당금 등가 권리(DER)를 받았습니다. 각 DER은 클래스 A 보통주 1주와 경제적으로 동일하며, 거래 코드 "A"(취득)로 가격 $0.0000에 기록되었습니다.

자동 누적 이후 Haley는 현재 직접 6,095 DER를 보유하고 있습니다. 제출 문서에는 보통주 처분 내역이 없으며 현금 대가도 없으므로, 이는 공개 시장에서의 적극적인 매매가 아닌 회사 배당 정책에 따른 일상적인 조정임을 나타냅니다.

문서에는 추가적인 파생 또는 비파생 거래, 재무 성과 데이터 또는 전략적 공시가 포함되어 있지 않습니다.

Récapitulatif du dépôt du formulaire 4 : Le 23/06/2025, Designer Brands Inc. (symbole DBI) a rapporté une activité d’initié concernant Mark Haley, vice-président principal, contrôleur et principal responsable comptable de la société. La date de la première transaction indiquée est le 18/06/2025.

Haley a reçu 2 346 droits équivalents aux dividendes (DER) accumulés sur des unités d’actions restreintes (RSU) précédemment attribuées. Chaque DER équivaut économiquement à une action ordinaire de classe A et a été enregistré au prix de 0,0000 $ sous le code transaction « A » (acquisition).

Suite à cet accroissement automatique, Haley détient désormais directement 6 095 DER. Le dépôt ne montre aucune cession d’actions ordinaires ni contrepartie en espèces, ce qui indique qu’il s’agit d’un ajustement de routine lié à la politique de dividendes de la société, plutôt que d’un achat ou d’une vente active sur le marché ouvert.

Le document ne contient pas d’autres transactions dérivées ou non dérivées, de données de performance financière ou de divulgations stratégiques.

Formular 4 Einreichungszusammenfassung: Am 23.06.2025 meldete Designer Brands Inc. (Ticker DBI) Insideraktivitäten von Mark Haley, dem SVP, Controller und Principal Accounting Officer des Unternehmens. Das früheste Transaktionsdatum ist der 18.06.2025.

Haley erhielt 2.346 Dividendenäquivalente Rechte (DERs), die auf zuvor gewährten Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) anfallen. Jedes DER entspricht wirtschaftlich einer Stammaktie der Klasse A und wurde zum Preis von 0,0000 $ unter dem Transaktionscode "A" (Erwerb) verbucht.

Nach der automatischen Zurechnung hält Haley nun direkt 6.095 DERs. Die Einreichung zeigt keine Veräußerungen von Stammaktien und keine Barzahlung, was darauf hinweist, dass es sich um eine routinemäßige Anpassung im Zusammenhang mit der Dividendenpolitik des Unternehmens handelt und nicht um einen aktiven Kauf oder Verkauf am offenen Markt.

Das Dokument enthält keine weiteren derivativen oder nicht-derivativen Transaktionen, keine Finanzleistungsdaten oder strategische Offenlegungen.

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 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 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)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
SVP, Controller and PAO
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
Dividend Equivalent Rights (1) 06/18/2025 A 2,346 (1) (1) Class A Common Shares 2,346 $0.0000 6,095 D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) and become exercisable proportionately with the RSUs to which they relate. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of Issuer's Class A common stock.
Katherine Alfano, Attorney-in-Fact 06/23/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

Who is the insider named in Designer Brands (DBI) Form 4 filed on 06/23/2025?

Mark Haley, the company's SVP, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer.

What securities were acquired according to the DBI Form 4 dated 06/18/2025?

2,346 dividend equivalent rights linked to previously granted RSUs.

What was the transaction code and price for the acquisition?

The rights were reported under code A at a price of $0.0000.

How many dividend equivalent rights does Mark Haley hold after the transaction?

Haley now directly owns 6,095 dividend equivalent rights.

Did the Form 4 disclose any sale of Designer Brands common shares?

No; the filing reports no dispositions of DBI common shares.
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