Form 4 Filing for Harvey L. Sonnenberg

Harvey L. Sonnenberg, a director at Designer Brands Inc. (DBI), acquired 580 stock units on October 7, 2026. These units represent a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock upon termination of service from the Board of Directors. The acquisition was made at a price of $0.0 per share, with a post-transaction ownership of 68,784 shares. The filing, designated as Form 4, was signed by Lisa Yerrace, Attorney-in-Fact, on October 9, 2026. This transaction is classified as an equity offering due to the nature of the stock units awarded.