Vera Bradley, Inc.'s SEC filings document formal disclosures for a branded accessories company with Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect operating segments. Current reports on Form 8-K record earnings releases, financial-condition updates, executive and director appointments, officer compensation arrangements, exhibits, and material agreements affecting security-holder rights, including amendments to the company's rights agreement.
The company's proxy materials cover annual meeting matters, board and committee structure, director elections, executive compensation, equity incentive practices and shareholder voting procedures. These filings connect Vera Bradley's retail, e-commerce, wholesale, licensing and brand-management activities with its public-company governance, capital-structure and disclosure obligations.
Vera Bradley, Inc. chief administrative officer Mark C. Dely reported routine share dispositions related to tax withholding on vesting restricted stock units. On April 4 and April 5, a total of 14,019 shares of common stock were withheld at $3.39 per share to satisfy tax obligations. Following these non‑market transactions, Dely directly holds 351,880 shares of Vera Bradley common stock.
Tharp Carrie reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vera Bradley director Carrie Tharp reported an equity award of 25,074 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. The units were granted at no cash cost per share and are subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions. Following this grant, Tharp directly holds 111,537 shares of Vera Bradley common stock.
Paraie Melinda reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vera Bradley, Inc. reported that Chief Branding Officer Melinda Paraie received a grant of 73,746 common share equivalents in the form of restricted stock units. These units were awarded at no cash cost to her and are subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions. Following this compensation grant, her directly held common share equivalent position increased to 342,977 shares.
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.
Brockman Ivan reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vera Bradley, Inc. director Ivan Brockman received an award of 25,074 restricted stock units on April 3, 2026. The units were granted at no cash cost to him and are described as being subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions. Following this grant, his reported direct holdings total 25,074 common shares tied to this award.
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.
Vera Bradley CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Mark C. Dely reported compensation-related stock activity in Common Stock. On March 31, 2026, he received 22,112 shares as an earned performance share award settled in stock, and had 12,706 shares withheld at $3.02 per share to cover tax obligations on vested equity awards. Following these transactions, he directly holds 375,122 shares of Vera Bradley common stock.
Vera Bradley, Inc. describes its business, strategy, and recent portfolio changes in its annual report for the year ended January 31, 2026. The company sold 100% of Creative Genius, Inc. (Pura Vida Bracelets) on March 31, 2025, and now reports Pura Vida as discontinued operations.
The business is organized into two segments: VB Direct, which includes 29 full-line stores, 86 outlet stores, and e-commerce sites, and VB Indirect, which sells through about 1,000 specialty retailers, department stores, national accounts, and licensing. Management is executing “Project Sunshine,” a multi-pillar plan to sharpen brand focus, upgrade digital capabilities, reposition outlets, improve go-to-market processes, and reshape the organization for efficiency and growth.
The company highlights its product mix across bags, travel, accessories, home, apparel/footwear, and other items, as well as its global sourcing model centered in Asia and a single owned distribution center in Indiana. Key risk factors include execution of Project Sunshine, macroeconomic pressure on discretionary spending, competitive intensity in handbags and accessories, reliance on global suppliers, data security and e-commerce risks, and changing trade, tax, and ESG-related expectations.
Bickley Ian reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vera Bradley, Inc. reported that Chief Executive Officer Ian Bickley received a grant of 147,929 common shares on March 12, 2026, valued at $3.38 per share. These shares are in the form of restricted stock units that are subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions.
Following this compensation-related award, Bickley directly holds a total of 989,558 common shares. Because this is an equity grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale, it reflects executive compensation structure more than a discretionary trading decision.
Vera Bradley, Inc. appointed Ian Bickley as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, effective March 12, 2026, formalizing his prior interim CEO role. His employment agreement runs through the fiscal year ending on or about February 3, 2029 and renews automatically for one-year terms.
Bickley’s initial annual base salary is $750,000, with a target annual bonus of 100% of salary and a maximum annual cash bonus of up to 200%. For the 2027 fiscal year, his equity grant will have a value of $1,500,000, and he receives a sign-on restricted stock unit award equal to $500,000 divided by the closing stock price on the grant date, vesting over three years.
The agreement provides cash severance, pro rata bonus eligibility, COBRA reimbursement, and accelerated vesting of equity if he is terminated without Cause or resigns for Good Reason, with enhanced payments and full equity vesting if such termination occurs within 24 months after a Change in Control. Current Chief Financial Officer Martin Layding will also serve as Chief Operating Officer and receive an annual base salary increase from $475,000 to $550,000. Chief Administrative & Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Mark Dely will leave the company effective June 27, 2026, with severance determined under the existing executive severance plan.