Form 4 Filing for Designer Brands Inc. - Jay L. Schottenstein

This filing details a transaction by Jay L. Schottenstein, Executive Chairman of Designer Brands Inc. (DBI). On April 10, 2026, Mr. Schottenstein acquired 8,916 Dividend Equivalent Rights (DERs) with a transaction value of $0.00. These DERs are linked to previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) and represent the economic equivalent of 8,916 Class A common shares. Following this transaction, Mr. Schottenstein holds 69,112 shares. The acquisition of DERs is marked with transaction code "A" and the ownership is direct ("D"). The filing is made on Form 4, indicating a change in beneficial ownership.