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Designer Brands Inc. SEC filings document the operating results, governance, capital structure and material events of a footwear and accessories retailer with Retail and Brand Portfolio segments. Results-related 8-K filings furnish quarterly and annual financial releases, including comparable sales, margins, inventories, liquidity, debt and store-base information.
DBI filings also cover Class A and Class B common-share dividends, amendments to its asset-based revolving credit facility and FILO term loan facility, and officer appointments in finance and operations. Proxy materials disclose board matters, executive compensation, equity awards and shareholder voting items, while other event filings document merchant-processing arrangements for in-store and online transactions.
Designer Brands (DBI) filed a Form 4 reflecting a director’s equity change. On 10/17/2025, the director acquired 1,884 stock units (Code A) at $0.0000, representing dividend equivalent rights on previously awarded stock units. These units vest on grant and will convert to an equal number of Class A shares upon the director’s termination of Board service. After the transaction, 128,470 derivative securities are beneficially owned on a direct basis.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) disclosed that a director reported acquiring 3,713 stock units on 10/17/2025 at a price of $0.0000. The filing notes these shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units, with each unit equal to one share of Class A common stock.
The stock units vest upon the grant date and will convert to an equal number of shares upon the director’s termination of service from the Board. Following the transaction, the director beneficially owns 253,184 derivative securities (stock units) held directly.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) reported an insider equity award by a director. On 10/17/2025, the director acquired 2,775 stock units (Transaction Code: A) at $0.0000. These units represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units and vest on the grant date.
The stock units will convert into an equal number of Class A common shares upon the director’s termination of service from the Board of Directors. Following the transaction, the director beneficially owns 189,139 derivative securities, held directly.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) reported an insider equity change. On 10/17/2025, a director received 1,367 stock units as dividend equivalent rights tied to previously awarded units at a price of $0.0000 per unit.
The units vested on the grant date and will convert into an equal number of Class A common shares upon the director’s termination of service from the Board. Following this transaction, the director beneficially owned 93,248 derivative securities.
BlackRock, Inc. filed Amendment No. 3 to Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 2,660,397 shares of Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) common stock, representing 6.4% of the class as of September 30, 2025.
BlackRock reports sole voting power over 2,602,134 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,660,397 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The filing states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control. Various underlying clients may have rights to dividends or sale proceeds, and no single such interest exceeds five percent of the outstanding common shares.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) reported an insider equity award. On 10/15/2025, a company officer (SVP, Controller and PAO) acquired 42,135 restricted stock units (RSUs) on a Form 4. Each RSU represents the right to receive one Class A common share.
The RSUs vest one‑third per year beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, and carry an expiration date of 10/15/2028. Following the transaction, the officer held 42,135 derivative securities directly.
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP reports beneficial ownership of 1,937,413 shares of Designer Brands Inc common stock, representing 4.7% of the class. Dimensional states it acts as investment adviser or sub-adviser to funds that own these shares and expressly disclaims direct beneficial ownership, noting all securities are owned by the funds. The filing shows sole voting power over 1,884,419 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,937,413 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power reported. The statement affirms the holdings were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
Designer Brands, Inc. announced that Jared A. Poff will resign as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer effective October 31, 2025, citing a new professional opportunity and expressly stating no disagreement with the company on financial or accounting matters. The board named Mark A. Haley as interim Principal Financial Officer effective November 1, 2025; Mr. Haley will continue as Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer and work with the existing finance team while a search for a permanent CFO is launched.
As part of the interim appointment, Mr. Haley will receive a one-time cash retention bonus of $100,000 (repayable if he resigns within 24 months) and restricted stock units with a grant-date value of $150,000, scheduled to vest 33%, 33% and 34% on the first, second and third anniversaries respectively, subject to continued employment. The disclosure notes Mr. Haley's accounting background, CPA credential, and no related-party transactions or family relationships with company officers or directors.
Designer Brands Inc. reported that its Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share on its Class A and Class B common shares on September 18, 2025. The dividend will be paid on October 17, 2025 to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on October 3, 2025. The company also noted that details for any future quarterly dividends will be announced when and if they are declared by the Board.
Designer Brands Inc. (DBI) reporting person Mark Haley, SVP, Controller and PAO, sold 11,218 Class A common shares on 09/10/2025 at a weighted average price of $4.80 per share, with individual sale prices reported between $4.76 and $4.82. Following the sale the reporting person beneficially owns 0.0000 shares of Class A common stock according to the filing. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/12/2025 and notes the issuer or reporting person can provide the exact allocation of shares sold at each price upon SEC request.