Vera Bradley discloses 269,231-share grant to branding chief

Vera Bradley, Inc. reported an insider equity award to its Chief Branding Officer, Melinda Paraie.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vera Bradley, Inc. reported an insider equity award to its Chief Branding Officer, Melinda Paraie. On December 12, 2025, she acquired 269,231 restricted stock units representing common shares at a price of $1.95 per share.

Following this grant, Paraie beneficially owns 269,231 common shares directly. The award consists of restricted stock units that are subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions, so the underlying shares are earned over time and can be lost if those conditions are not satisfied.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 269,231 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Paraie Melinda

Role Chief Branding Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Shares	269,231	$1.95	$525K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 269,231 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents restricted stock units subject to vesting and forfeiture.

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What insider transaction did Vera Bradley (VRA) report in this Form 4?

The company reported that Chief Branding Officer Melinda Paraie acquired 269,231 restricted stock units representing common shares of Vera Bradley, Inc.

How many Vera Bradley (VRA) shares did the officer acquire and at what price?

Melinda Paraie acquired 269,231 restricted stock units tied to common shares at a reported price of $1.95 per share.

What is Melinda Paraies role at Vera Bradley (VRA)?

Melinda Paraie is identified as an officer of Vera Bradley, Inc., serving as the companys Chief Branding Officer.

How many Vera Bradley (VRA) shares does the reporting person own after the transaction?

After the reported grant, Melinda Paraie beneficially owns 269,231 common shares of Vera Bradley, Inc., held in direct ownership.

Was this Vera Bradley (VRA) insider transaction an acquisition or a sale?

The Form 4 classifies the transaction with code A, indicating an acquisition of securities, not a sale.

What conditions apply to the restricted stock units reported for Vera Bradley (VRA)?

The filing explains that the 269,231 units represent restricted stock units subject to vesting and forfeiture, meaning they are not fully earned until vesting conditions are met.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 12/15/2025 - 05:05 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Paraie Melinda

(Last) (First) (Middle)

12420 STONEBRIDGE ROAD

(Street)

ROANOKE IN 46783

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Vera Bradley, Inc. [ VRA ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/12/2025

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 Shares	12/12/2025		A		269,231(1)	A	$1.95	269,231	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 restricted stock units subject to vesting and forfeiture.

	/s/ Alyson Bohren, attorney-in-fact for Melinda Paraie	12/15/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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