Form 4 Filing for Designer Brands Inc. - Insider Transaction

This filing details a transaction by Sheamus Toal, EVP & CFO of Designer Brands Inc., on April 10, 2026. The transaction involved 784 Dividend Equivalent Rights, which are economically equivalent to Class A Common Shares. These rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) and became exercisable in proportion to the RSUs to which they relate. The transaction code 'A' indicates acquisition, and the price per share was $0.00. Following the transaction, Mr. Toal holds 784 shares of this type. The underlying security for these rights is Class A Common Shares, with 784 underlying shares.