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.
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.
Hall Robert J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vera Bradley director Robert J. Hall reported an award of 25,074 restricted stock units representing Common Stock on April 3, 2026. The units were granted at no cash cost and are subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions.
Following this grant, Hall directly holds 210,463 shares of Vera Bradley Common Stock. Additional indirect holdings are reported through several trusts and a family foundation, but Hall disclaims beneficial ownership of those indirectly held shares.
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 as equity compensation at a price of $0 per share, with the award structured as restricted stock units subject to vesting and forfeiture. Following this grant, he holds 989,558 shares directly. This Form 4/A is an amendment that corrects the previously reported transaction price, clarifying that the grant carries no purchase price for the CEO.
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.