Was Scott E. Becker’s Genesco (GCO) share transaction an open-market purchase or sale?

The transaction was not an open-market purchase or sale. It is coded as an “A” transaction, meaning a grant or award acquisition. The 9,903 shares of restricted stock were awarded at a stated price of $0.00 per share under the equity incentive plan.

Genesco (NYSE: GCO) SVP awarded 9,903 restricted stock shares

Q: What did Genesco (GCO) insider Scott E. Becker report in this Form 4?

Scott E. Becker reported receiving an equity award of 9,903 shares of Genesco common stock. The shares were granted as restricted stock under the company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, rather than purchased on the open market, reflecting routine executive compensation.

Q: What type of Genesco (GCO) securities were involved in Scott E. Becker’s Form 4?

The Form 4 shows a grant of Common Stock in the form of restricted shares. These 9,903 restricted stock units were issued under Genesco’s Third Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan as part of executive compensation, not through a market transaction.

Q: Under which plan were the 9,903 Genesco (GCO) shares granted to Scott E. Becker?

The 9,903 restricted shares were granted under Genesco’s Third Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan . A footnote specifies that this award is a grant of restricted stock pursuant to that plan, indicating it is part of the company’s standard equity compensation framework.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GENESCO INC senior vice president and general counsel Scott E. Becker reported an equity compensation award on Common Stock. On April 2, 2026, he acquired 9,903 shares through a grant of restricted stock under the Third Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan at a stated price of $0.00 per share. After this award, he directly holds 67,158 shares of Genesco common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Becker Scott E

Role SVP, Secretary & Gen Counsel

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	9,903	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 67,158 shares (Direct)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 9,903 shares Shares held after transaction: 67,158 shares Grant price per share: $0.00 per share +2 more

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Restricted stock grant 9,903 shares Grant of restricted Common Stock on April 2, 2026

Shares held after transaction 67,158 shares Direct Genesco common stock holdings after award

Grant price per share $0.00 per share Stated price for restricted stock award

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of non-derivative securities

Transaction direction acquire Non-derivative acquisition of common stock via award

Key Terms

restricted stock, Third Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, Form 4, Common Stock, +1 more

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restricted stock financial

"Grant of restricted stock under the Third Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Third Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan financial

"Grant of restricted stock under the Third Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan."

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

""transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/07/2026 - 04:02 PM

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^*

Becker Scott E

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O GENESCO INC.

535 MARRIOTT DRIVE

(Street)

NASHVILLE

TENNESSEE

37214

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GENESCO INC [ GCO ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	SVP, Secretary & Gen Counsel

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/02/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	04/02/2026		A		9,903⁽¹⁾	A	$0.00	67,158	D

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant of restricted stock under the Third Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.

	Scott E. Becker	04/07/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Genesco (GCO) insider Scott E. Becker report in this Form 4?

Scott E. Becker reported receiving an equity award of 9,903 shares of Genesco common stock. The shares were granted as restricted stock under the company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, rather than purchased on the open market, reflecting routine executive compensation.

How many Genesco (GCO) shares does Scott E. Becker hold after this transaction?

Following the reported grant, Scott E. Becker directly holds 67,158 shares of Genesco common stock. This total reflects his position after receiving the 9,903 restricted shares and provides context for the relative size of this compensation-related award.

What type of Genesco (GCO) securities were involved in Scott E. Becker’s Form 4?

The Form 4 shows a grant of Common Stock in the form of restricted shares. These 9,903 restricted stock units were issued under Genesco’s Third Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan as part of executive compensation, not through a market transaction.

Under which plan were the 9,903 Genesco (GCO) shares granted to Scott E. Becker?

The 9,903 restricted shares were granted under Genesco’s Third Amended and Restated 2020 Equity Incentive Plan. A footnote specifies that this award is a grant of restricted stock pursuant to that plan, indicating it is part of the company’s standard equity compensation framework.