Steven Madden (NASDAQ: SHOO) president uses shares to pay taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Steven Madden, Ltd. president Amelia Varela reported three tax-withholding dispositions of common stock tied to restricted stock vesting. On these transactions, she surrendered 659, 736, and 614 shares at $36.10 per share to cover tax obligations. After these withholdings, she directly holds 212,673 common shares.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

VARELA AMELIA

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O STEVEN MADDEN LTD

52-16 BARNETT AVENUE

(Street)

LONG ISLAND CITY WI 11104

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
STEVEN MADDEN, LTD. [ SHOO ]

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

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

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
Common Stock par value $0.0001 per share	03/01/2026		F		659(1)	D	$36.1	214,023	D
Common Stock par value $0.0001 per share	03/01/2026		F		736(2)	D	$36.1	213,287	D
Common Stock par value $0.0001 per share	03/01/2026		F		614(3)	D	$36.1	212,673	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents shares withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations in connection with the vesting of 1,289 shares of restricted common stock of Steven Madden, Ltd.

2. Represents shares withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations in connection with the vesting of 1,441 shares of restricted common stock of Steven Madden, Ltd.

3. Represents shares withheld to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations in connection with the vesting of 1,201 shares of restricted common stock of Steven Madden, Ltd.

	/s/ Mike Lomenzo, Attorney-in-Fact for Amelia Varela	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Steven Madden (SHOO) report for Amelia Varela?

Steven Madden president Amelia Varela reported three tax-withholding dispositions of common stock. Shares were withheld to cover taxes due on vesting restricted stock awards, rather than sold in the open market, reflecting routine equity compensation administration.

How many Steven Madden (SHOO) shares were withheld for Amelia Varela’s taxes?

Three separate blocks of Steven Madden common stock were withheld: 659 shares, 736 shares, and 614 shares. Each block related to a different restricted stock vesting event and was used specifically to satisfy the associated tax obligations.

At what price were the Steven Madden (SHOO) tax-withholding shares valued?

The withheld Steven Madden shares for Amelia Varela’s tax obligations were valued at $36.10 per share. This price was applied to each of the three withholding transactions disclosed, covering taxes tied to separate restricted stock vesting events.

Does the Amelia Varela Form 4 show an open-market sale of SHOO shares?

The Form 4 shows tax-withholding dispositions coded “F,” not open-market sales. Shares were withheld by the company to pay Amelia Varela’s tax liabilities from restricted stock vesting, a common administrative step in equity compensation programs.

How many Steven Madden (SHOO) shares does Amelia Varela hold after the transactions?

After the reported tax-withholding dispositions, Amelia Varela directly owns 212,673 shares of Steven Madden common stock. This post-transaction holding reflects her remaining equity stake following the shares surrendered to satisfy vesting-related tax obligations.

What restricted stock vestings triggered Amelia Varela’s Steven Madden share withholdings?

The withholdings relate to vesting of 1,289, 1,441, and 1,201 shares of restricted common stock. Portions of each vesting were withheld to satisfy Amelia Varela’s tax obligations, as described in the accompanying Form 4 footnotes.