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[Form 4] Vera Bradley, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Layding Martin reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Vera Bradley, Inc. reported that Chief Financial Officer Martin Layding received a grant of 88,496 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units on April 3, 2026. These units are subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions rather than being fully owned immediately.

After this award, Layding directly holds 502,935 shares of Vera Bradley common stock. An additional 250 shares are held indirectly through the Layding Family Trust for the benefit of Layding and his wife.

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Insider Layding Martin
Role Chief Financial Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 88,496 $0.00 --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 502,935 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 250 shares (Indirect, See Note)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents restricted stock units subject to vesting and forfeiture. These shares are held for the account of the Layding Family Trust for the benefit of the reporting person and his wife.
RSU grant 88,496 shares Restricted stock units of Common Stock granted on April 3, 2026
Total direct holdings after grant 502,935 shares Common Stock directly owned by CFO after reported transactions
Indirect trust holdings 250 shares Common Stock held by Layding Family Trust for Layding and his wife
Grant price per share $0.0000 per share Reported price for the 88,496-share restricted stock unit award
restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units subject to vesting and forfeiture."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
vesting financial
"Represents restricted stock units subject to vesting and forfeiture."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
forfeiture financial
"Represents restricted stock units subject to vesting and forfeiture."
Layding Family Trust financial
"These shares are held for the account of the Layding Family Trust for the benefit of the reporting person and his wife."
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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*
Layding Martin
(Last)(First)(Middle)
12420 STONEBRIDGE ROAD
(Street)
ROANOKE INDIANA 46783
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Vera Bradley, Inc. [ VRA ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/03/2026		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 Stock04/03/2026A88,496(1)A$0502,935D
Common Stock250ISee Note(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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents restricted stock units subject to vesting and forfeiture.
2. These shares are held for the account of the Layding Family Trust for the benefit of the reporting person and his wife.
/s/ Alyson Bohren, attorney-in-fact for Martin Layding04/06/2026
** 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).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Vera Bradley (VRA) disclose for CFO Martin Layding?

Vera Bradley disclosed that CFO Martin Layding received a grant of 88,496 restricted stock units of Common Stock. The award was recorded on April 3, 2026 and increases his equity-based compensation tied to the company’s performance and continued employment.

How many Vera Bradley (VRA) shares does CFO Martin Layding hold after this Form 4 filing?

Following the grant, CFO Martin Layding directly holds 502,935 shares of Vera Bradley Common Stock. In addition, 250 shares are held indirectly through the Layding Family Trust, which is maintained for the benefit of Layding and his wife.

What are the key terms of the 88,496-share award reported by Vera Bradley (VRA)?

The 88,496-share award consists of restricted stock units that are subject to vesting and forfeiture. This means Layding’s rights to the shares depend on meeting specified conditions over time, aligning the compensation with ongoing service and performance at Vera Bradley.

How is the Layding Family Trust involved in Vera Bradley (VRA) share ownership?

The Layding Family Trust holds 250 Vera Bradley Common Stock shares for the benefit of Martin Layding and his wife. These indirectly owned shares are reported separately from his direct holdings, reflecting an additional, trust-based ownership interest associated with the CFO.

Did the Vera Bradley (VRA) CFO pay a purchase price for the 88,496-share grant?

The 88,496-share award was reported at a per-share price of $0.0000, indicating it was a compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase. The value comes from the equity itself, which vests over time under the restricted stock unit terms.