Form 4: Designer Brands Executive Reports Stock Transaction
Insider Transaction (Form 4)
Laura Davis, EVP;Pres DSW Designer ShoeWhse of Designer Brands Inc., reported multiple transactions in common stock on August 1, 2026.
Summary
- Option exercise/conversion: acquired 114,501 Class A Common Shares on August 1, 2026; holds 134,698 after (Direct).
- Tax/exercise-price withholding: disposed of 34,547 Class A Common Shares at $6.04 ($208,664) on August 1, 2026; holds 100,151 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 12,566 Dividend Equivalent Rights on August 1, 2026; holds 24,403 after (Direct).
- Option exercise/conversion: disposed of 101,935 Restricted Stock Unit on August 1, 2026 (Direct).
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as routine: the reported changes are grants, option exercises, tax withholding or similar administrative transactions, which carry limited directional signal.
Insider Transactions
Laura Davis — Officer (EVP;Pres DSW Designer ShoeWhse)
| Date | Transaction | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Option exercise/conversion | Class A Common Shares | 114,501 | — | — | 134,698 |
| 2026-08-01 | Tax/exercise-price withholding | Class A Common Shares | 34,547 | $6 | $208.7K | 100,151 |
| 2026-08-01 | Option exercise/conversion | Dividend Equivalent Rights | 12,566 | — | — | 24,403 |
| 2026-08-01 | Option exercise/conversion | Restricted Stock Unit | 101,935 | — | — | 0 |
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-01 | Option exercise/conversion (114,501 shares) |
| 2026-08-01 | Tax/exercise-price withholding (34,547 shares) |
| 2026-08-01 | Option exercise/conversion (12,566 shares) |
| 2026-08-01 | Option exercise/conversion (101,935 shares) |
Keywords
insider transaction, Form 4, DBI, Designer Brands Inc., neutral, Laura Davis
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