Vera Bradley (VRA) director receives 25,074 restricted stock units as equity grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Vera Bradley director Andrew Meslow received an equity grant in the form of restricted stock units. He acquired 25,074 common shares on a grant or award basis at a stated price of $0.00 per share, reflecting stock-based compensation rather than a market purchase. Following this award, he directly holds 625,074 common shares. A footnote explains that these 25,074 shares represent restricted stock units that are subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions, meaning Meslow’s ability to retain them depends on meeting those requirements.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Meslow Andrew

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Shares	25,074	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 625,074 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant size: 25,074 shares Shares after transaction: 625,074 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share

3 metrics

RSU grant size 25,074 shares Restricted stock units granted on 2026-04-03

Shares after transaction 625,074 shares Total common shares directly held after award

Grant price $0.00 per share Stated price for stock-based award

Key Terms

restricted stock units, vesting, forfeiture, grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

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."

grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Meslow Andrew

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/03/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares	04/03/2026		A		25,074(1)	A	$0	625,074	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 Andrew Meslow	04/06/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Vera Bradley (VRA) director Andrew Meslow report in this Form 4?

Andrew Meslow reported receiving 25,074 common shares of Vera Bradley as a stock-based award. The award is structured as restricted stock units that are subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions, reflecting compensation rather than an open-market share purchase.

How many Vera Bradley (VRA) shares does Andrew Meslow hold after this transaction?

After the award, Andrew Meslow directly holds 625,074 common shares of Vera Bradley. This figure includes the newly granted 25,074 restricted stock units, which are still subject to vesting and forfeiture terms described in the filing’s footnote.

Was the Vera Bradley (VRA) Form 4 transaction a market buy or sell?

The Form 4 shows an acquisition coded as a grant or award, not an open-market trade. Meslow received 25,074 shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share, indicating equity compensation rather than a purchase or sale in the public market.

What are the terms of the Vera Bradley (VRA) restricted stock units granted to Andrew Meslow?

The filing notes that the 25,074 shares represent restricted stock units subject to vesting and forfeiture. This means Meslow must satisfy specified conditions, such as service or performance requirements, to fully secure the award and avoid losing unvested units.

Does the Vera Bradley (VRA) Form 4 indicate any derivative securities for Andrew Meslow?

The insider data shows no derivative securities for this transaction, and the derivative summary is empty. The reported activity relates only to non-derivative common shares granted as restricted stock units, rather than options, warrants, or other derivative instruments.