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Dillard's (DDS) CEO reports 23-share Class A stock grant and large holdings

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DILLARD WILLIAM T II reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

DILLARD'S, INC. director and CEO William T. Dillard II reported a small compensation-related stock grant. He received 23 shares of Class A common stock at $545.93 per share, bringing his directly held Class A position to 907,901 shares after the transaction.

He also directly holds 960,246 shares of Class B common stock, which are convertible into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis with no expiration, and indirectly holds 7,300 Class A shares in a trust for which he serves as trustee. A prior adjustment moved 59 Class A shares from his retirement plan to a brokerage account, leaving 0 shares in the retirement plan.

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Small equity grant updates an already large ownership position.

CEO and chairman William T. Dillard II reported an A-code transaction, meaning a grant, award, or other acquisition of 23 Class A shares at $545.93. This is compensation-related, not an open-market purchase, and therefore carries a weaker price-signal than a discretionary buy.

After the grant, he directly holds 907,901 Class A shares and 960,246 Class B shares that are convertible into Class A on a one-for-one basis, plus 7,300 Class A shares in a trust. The filing also records an earlier reclassification of 59 shares from a retirement plan to a brokerage account. Overall, the activity looks routine and does not materially change his substantial ownership stake.

Insider DILLARD WILLIAM T II
Role CEO, CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Class A 23 $545.93 $13K
holding Common Class B -- -- --
holding Common Class A - Retirement Plan -- -- --
holding Common Class A -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Class A — 907,901 shares (Direct, null); Common Class B — 960,246 shares (Direct, null); Common Class A - Retirement Plan — 0 shares (Direct, null); Common Class A — 7,300 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Form of Beneficial Ownership adjusted to reflect 59 shares of Dillard's, Inc (the "Issuer") Class A Common Stock that were transferred from the reporting person's retirement plan to a brokerage account on 06/17/26, adjusted for one share from 60 shares to reflect rounding. The amount reported represents shares of Issuer Class A Common Stock held by a trust for which the reporting person serves as trustee. Shares of Issuer Class B Common Stock are convertible at the option of any holder thereof into shares of Issuer Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. Issuer Class B Common Stock has no expiration date.
Equity grant 23 Class A shares at $545.93 A-code grant/award on June 29, 2026
Direct Class A holdings 907,901 shares Shares of Class A common stock held directly after transaction
Class B holdings 960,246 shares Class B shares convertible one-for-one into Class A, no expiration
Indirect Class A holdings 7,300 shares Class A shares held by a trust where he serves as trustee
Retirement plan balance 0 shares Class A shares in retirement plan after 59-share transfer to brokerage
Transferred shares 59 Class A shares Moved from retirement plan to brokerage account on June 17, 2026
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Form of Beneficial Ownership financial
"Form of Beneficial Ownership adjusted to reflect 59 shares of Dillard's, Inc"
convertible financial
"Shares of Issuer Class B Common Stock are convertible at the option of any holder"
A convertible is a type of investment that starts as a loan or preferred stake (like a bond or preferred share) but can be exchanged for common shares of the company at a set price or under certain conditions. It matters to investors because it offers a mix of steady income and downside protection like a loan, plus the upside of stock ownership if the company does well—similar to holding a coupon that you can trade for a full ticket if the event becomes valuable.
one-for-one basis financial
"convertible at the option of any holder thereof into shares of Issuer Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis"
trustee financial
"shares of Issuer Class A Common Stock held by a trust for which the reporting person serves as trustee"
A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.
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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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
DILLARD WILLIAM T II

(Last)(First)(Middle)
1600 CANTRELL RD

(Street)
LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS 72201

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DILLARD'S, INC. [ DDS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CEO, CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/29/2026
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
Common Class A06/29/2026A23A$545.93907,901(1)D
Common Class A - Retirement Plan0(1)D
Common Class A7,300ISee Footnote(2)
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
Common Class B(3) (3) (3)Common Class A960,246960,246D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Form of Beneficial Ownership adjusted to reflect 59 shares of Dillard's, Inc (the "Issuer") Class A Common Stock that were transferred from the reporting person's retirement plan to a brokerage account on 06/17/26, adjusted for one share from 60 shares to reflect rounding.
2. The amount reported represents shares of Issuer Class A Common Stock held by a trust for which the reporting person serves as trustee.
3. Shares of Issuer Class B Common Stock are convertible at the option of any holder thereof into shares of Issuer Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. Issuer Class B Common Stock has no expiration date.
/s/ William T. Dillard, II By: Michael I. Draper, Attorney-in-Fact06/30/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Dillard's (DDS) CEO William T. Dillard II report in this Form 4?

He reported receiving a grant or award of 23 Class A shares at $545.93 per share. This A-code transaction reflects equity compensation rather than an open-market trade, modestly increasing his directly held Class A stake to 907,901 shares.

How many Dillard's (DDS) Class A shares does the CEO own after the reported transaction?

Following the transaction, he directly holds 907,901 shares of Dillard's Class A common stock. He also indirectly holds 7,300 Class A shares in a trust where he serves as trustee, as disclosed in the filing’s ownership details.

What is the significance of the Dillard's (DDS) Class B shares in this Form 4?

The filing shows he holds 960,246 Class B shares, which are convertible into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. The Class B shares have no expiration date, providing a sizable potential Class A equivalent position.

Was the Dillard's (DDS) CEO buying or selling shares on the open market?

No open-market buys or sells are reported. The only share change is an A-code grant or award of 23 Class A shares at $545.93, which is a compensation-related acquisition rather than a discretionary market trade.

What happened to the Dillard's (DDS) shares in the CEO's retirement plan?

A footnote explains that 59 Class A shares were transferred from his retirement plan to a brokerage account on 06/17/26, with one share adjusted for rounding. After this transfer, the retirement plan position is reported as 0 shares.