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Vera Bradley (VRA) CEO granted 221,239 RSUs, withholds shares for tax

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Vera Bradley, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Ian Bickley reported equity compensation changes in company stock. On April 3, 2026, he received a grant of 221,239 Common Shares in the form of restricted stock units that are subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions.

On April 4, 2026, 15,465 Common Shares were disposed of at $3.39 per share to cover tax withholding obligations tied to the vesting of a previously granted restricted stock unit award, rather than through an open-market sale. After these transactions, he directly owned 1,195,332 Common Shares.

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Insider Bickley Ian
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Shares 15,465 $3.39 $52K
Grant/Award Common Shares 221,239 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 1,195,332 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Represents restricted stock units subject to vesting and forfeiture. Represents shares withheld to fulfill tax withholding obligations with respect to the vesting of a previously granted restricted stock unit award.
RSU grant 221,239 Common Shares Restricted stock units granted on April 3, 2026
Tax withholding shares 15,465 Common Shares Shares withheld for RSU tax obligations on April 4, 2026
Tax withholding price $3.39 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition on April 4, 2026
Post-transaction holdings 1,195,332 Common Shares Direct ownership after reported transactions
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
"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
"restricted stock units subject to vesting and forfeiture."
tax withholding obligations financial
"shares withheld to fulfill tax withholding obligations with respect to the vesting"
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.
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*
Bickley Ian
(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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive 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 Shares04/03/2026A221,239(1)A$01,210,797D
Common Shares04/04/2026F15,465(2)D$3.391,195,332D
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. Represents shares withheld to fulfill tax withholding obligations with respect to the vesting of a previously granted restricted stock unit award.
/s/ Alyson Bohren, attorney-in-fact for Ian Bickley04/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did Vera Bradley (VRA) CEO Ian Bickley report?

Ian Bickley reported receiving 221,239 Common Shares as a restricted stock unit grant and a related tax withholding disposition of 15,465 shares. These transactions reflect equity compensation and associated tax obligations rather than open-market stock purchases or sales.

How many Vera Bradley (VRA) shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4?

Following these transactions, Ian Bickley directly holds 1,195,332 Common Shares of Vera Bradley. This figure includes the new restricted stock unit award and accounts for shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations on a prior RSU vesting event.

Was the Vera Bradley (VRA) CEO’s share disposition an open-market sale?

No. The 15,465 shares reported as a disposition were withheld for tax obligations related to the vesting of a previously granted restricted stock unit award, not sold in the open market or through discretionary trading activity.

What type of equity award did the Vera Bradley (VRA) CEO receive?

Ian Bickley received 221,239 Common Shares in the form of restricted stock units. These units are subject to vesting and forfeiture, meaning they typically become fully owned only if specific service or performance conditions are satisfied over time.

On what dates did the Vera Bradley (VRA) insider transactions occur?

The grant of 221,239 restricted stock units was recorded on April 3, 2026. The related tax withholding disposition of 15,465 shares to cover RSU vesting taxes took place on April 4, 2026, according to the Form 4 disclosure.