Form 4 Filing for Designer Brands Inc. - Officer and Director Stock Transaction

This filing details a Form 4 submission for Designer Brands Inc. (DBI), specifically concerning transactions by Deborah L. Ferree, identified as V. Chair and Chief Product Officer, and also a director. On April 2, 2026, Ms. Ferree acquired 236,485 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) with a transaction price of $0.00. These RSUs are convertible into Class A Common Shares, with each RSU representing a contingent right to one share. The RSUs have an exercise and expiration date of April 2, 2029. Following this transaction, Ms. Ferree holds 236,485 shares of this type. The filing also notes the signature date as April 6, 2026, with Katherine Alfano acting as Attorney-in-Fact.