HOWE DOUGLAS M. (EVP, President of DSW) exercised options at DESIGNER BRANDS INC.
Option exercise — a mechanical event triggered by vesting or expiry. Not a discretionary conviction trade.
M · 1 exercise
Filed: 3/4/2026ACC: 0001225208-26-003149
Officer· EVP, President of DSW
Since May 2022
-19.20K
Net shares
Net seller
$138.3K
Total sold
0
Open market trades
0B · 0S
4
Total transactions
42.35K acquired · 61.55K disposed
Non-Derivative Transactions2
Class A Common Shares
Direct
Shares
+42.35K
Price / share
—
Trade value
—
% of position
12.4%
3/3/2026
342.43K→384.78K
Class A Common Shares
Direct
Shares
−19.20K
Price / share
$7.20
Trade value
$138.28K
% of position
5.0%
3/3/2026
384.78K→365.57K
Total
Net shares
+23.14K
Net value
-$138.28K
| Security | Date | Type | Shares | Price / Share | Trade Value | % of Position | Held Before | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A Common Shares Direct | 3/3/2026 | M · Option Exercise | +42.35K | — | — | 12.4% | 342.43K | 384.78K |
| Class A Common Shares Direct | 3/3/2026 | F · Tax Withholding | −19.20K | $7.20 | $138.28K | 5.0% | 384.78K | 365.57K |
| Total | +23.14K | -$138.28K | ||||||
Derivative Transactions2
Dividend Equivalent Rights
Direct
Converts to
Class A Common Shares
2.46K shares
Shares
−2.46K
Strike price
Held after
112.96K
Exercisable
—
3/3/2026
Restricted Stock Unit
Direct
Converts to
Class A Common Shares
39.89K shares
Shares
−39.89K
Strike price
Held after
39.89K
Exercisable
—
3/3/2026
| Security | Converts To | Date | Type | Shares | Strike Price | Exercisable | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Equivalent Rights Direct | Class A Common Shares2.46K shares | 3/3/2026 | M · Option Exercise | −2.46K | — | 112.96K | |
| Restricted Stock Unit Direct | Class A Common Shares39.89K shares | 3/3/2026 | M · Option Exercise | −39.89K | — | 39.89K |