Insider Transaction Report for Designer Brands Inc.

This filing details a transaction by Elaine J. Eisenman, a director at Designer Brands Inc. On December 19, 2025, Eisenman acquired 1,657 stock units, with each unit representing a contingent right to one share of Class A common stock. The acquisition was made at a price of $0.00 per share. These stock units vest upon the date of grant and will convert to Class A common stock upon Eisenman's termination of service from the Board of Directors. Following this transaction, Eisenman owns a total of 254,841 stock units. The filing also notes that the acquired shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units, and the total includes units acquired through a special dividend and accrued dividend equivalent rights.