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Destination XL Group (DXLG) director granted 58,373 DSUs

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MESDAG WILLEM reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC. director and ten percent owner Willem Mesdag reported an award of 58,373 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) as part of his elected quarterly retainer and committee chair compensation. Each DSU represents ownership equivalent to one share of the company’s common stock under the Director Plan.

The filing shows Mesdag with 2,593,758 shares of common stock held through various entities associated with him and 700,804 DSUs after this award. These holdings include interests in partnerships, a foundation, a trust, and Red Mountain entities. He disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.

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Insider MESDAG WILLEM
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Deferred Stock Units 58,373 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock, $0.01 par value -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Stock Units — 700,804 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock, $0.01 par value — 2,593,758 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The Reporting Person's ownership includes (i) 420,286 shares held by the Mesdag Family Limited Partnership, (ii) 97,529 shares held by the Mesdag Family Foundation, (iii), 44,746 shares held by the 2012 Mesdag Trust, (iv) 1,763,373 shares held by Red Mountain Capital Partners LLC, and (v) 267,824 shares held by Red Mountain Capital Management, Inc. The Reporting Person is the president, sole executive officer, sole director and sole shareholder of Red Mountain Capital Management, Inc. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. The filing system would not permit the filer to report his ownership as indirect. Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) issued pursuant to the Director's elected form of compensation for quarterly annual retainer and committee chairperson fee. The per share value is determined by the closing price of the Company's common stock on May 1, 2026. Each DSU is credited to the Reporting Person under the Company's Director Plan (the "Director Plan"). Each DSU represents ownership equivalent to one share of the Company's common stock. The DSUs credited under the Director Plan are payable in the form elected or provided under the Director Plan on the earlier of (i) the Reporting Person's date of separation of service, or (ii) upon death, disability or change in control as defined in the Director Plan.
Deferred Stock Units granted 58,373 units Director compensation grant on May 4, 2026
Deferred Stock Units outstanding 700,804 units DSU balance after reported grant
Common stock holdings 2,593,758 shares Total common shares associated with reporting person after transactions
Mesdag Family Limited Partnership holdings 420,286 shares Common shares held by Mesdag Family Limited Partnership
Mesdag Family Foundation holdings 97,529 shares Common shares held by Mesdag Family Foundation
2012 Mesdag Trust holdings 44,746 shares Common shares held by 2012 Mesdag Trust
Red Mountain Capital Partners LLC holdings 1,763,373 shares Common shares held by Red Mountain Capital Partners LLC
Red Mountain Capital Management, Inc. holdings 267,824 shares Common shares held by Red Mountain Capital Management, Inc.
Deferred Stock Units financial
"Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) issued pursuant to the Director's elected form of compensation"
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
Director Plan financial
"Each DSU is credited to the Reporting Person under the Company's Director Plan"
pecuniary interest financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
change in control financial
"payable ... upon death, disability or change in control as defined in the Director Plan"
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
ten percent owner regulatory
"The Reporting Person's ownership includes ... The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership"
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
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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*
MESDAG WILLEM

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O RED MOUNTAIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC
10100 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, SUITE 925

(Street)
LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA 90067

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DESTINATION XL GROUP, INC. [ DXLG ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirectorX10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/04/2026
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 Stock, $0.01 par value2,593,758D(1)
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
Deferred Stock Units(2)$0.621(3)05/04/2026A58,373(4) (5) (5)Common Stock58,373$0700,804D
Explanation of Responses:
1. The Reporting Person's ownership includes (i) 420,286 shares held by the Mesdag Family Limited Partnership, (ii) 97,529 shares held by the Mesdag Family Foundation, (iii), 44,746 shares held by the 2012 Mesdag Trust, (iv) 1,763,373 shares held by Red Mountain Capital Partners LLC, and (v) 267,824 shares held by Red Mountain Capital Management, Inc. The Reporting Person is the president, sole executive officer, sole director and sole shareholder of Red Mountain Capital Management, Inc. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. The filing system would not permit the filer to report his ownership as indirect.
2. Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) issued pursuant to the Director's elected form of compensation for quarterly annual retainer and committee chairperson fee.
3. The per share value is determined by the closing price of the Company's common stock on May 1, 2026.
4. Each DSU is credited to the Reporting Person under the Company's Director Plan (the "Director Plan"). Each DSU represents ownership equivalent to one share of the Company's common stock.
5. The DSUs credited under the Director Plan are payable in the form elected or provided under the Director Plan on the earlier of (i) the Reporting Person's date of separation of service, or (ii) upon death, disability or change in control as defined in the Director Plan.
Willem Mesdag (on behalf of himself and the Other Reporting Persons)05/06/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Willem Mesdag report in this Form 4 for DESTINATION XL GROUP (DXLG)?

Willem Mesdag reported receiving 58,373 Deferred Stock Units as director compensation. These units are part of his quarterly retainer and committee chair fees and track one-for-one with Destination XL common shares under the company’s Director Plan.

How many Deferred Stock Units does Willem Mesdag hold in DXLG after this grant?

After this grant, Willem Mesdag holds 700,804 Deferred Stock Units. Each DSU represents the economic equivalent of one Destination XL common share, credited under the company’s Director Plan for director compensation purposes.

How many Destination XL (DXLG) common shares are associated with Willem Mesdag’s reported holdings?

The filing shows 2,593,758 Destination XL common shares associated with entities linked to Willem Mesdag. These include a family limited partnership, a foundation, a trust, and Red Mountain entities, for which he notes only a pecuniary interest.

How are the DSUs granted to Willem Mesdag in DXLG valued?

The per-share value of the DSUs is based on Destination XL’s closing common stock price on May 1, 2026. This closing price is used to determine the dollar value of the DSU grant credited as director compensation.

When are Willem Mesdag’s Deferred Stock Units in DXLG payable?

The DSUs are payable under the Director Plan on the earlier of Mesdag’s separation from service, or his death, disability, or a change in control. Payment timing follows the specific distribution rules defined in the company’s Director Plan.

Does Willem Mesdag fully own all DXLG shares reported in the filing?

The filing states Mesdag disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except for his pecuniary interest. Many shares are held through related entities, including partnerships, a foundation, a trust, and Red Mountain investment entities he controls.