Designer Brands Inc.: director Elaine J. Eisenman received 2,427 shares

What happened Elaine J. Eisenman, a director, received a grant of 2,427 stock units on Oct 7, 2026, at $0.00 per unit for a total value of $0 (derivative award). The filing says each stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the issuer's Class A common stock; the units vest on the date of grant and will convert to an equal number of shares upon the insider's termination of service. The award includes accrued dividend equivalent rights.

Key details

• Transaction date and price: Oct 7, 2026 at $0.00 (transaction code A, award/grant).
• Quantity: 2,427 stock units.
• Shares owned after the transaction: the filing does not report shares owned following the transaction.
• Relevant footnotes from the filing: F1 each stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share; F2 shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded stock units; F3 units vest on grant date and convert to shares upon termination of service; F4 total includes accrued dividend equivalent rights.
• Filing date and reporting period: filed Oct 9, 2026; period of report Oct 7, 2026.

Why it may matter This was a derivative award of stock units, not a market sale or purchase; the units convert to shares only upon the insider's termination of service. A filing does not show why the insider traded or why the company acted.