SCHOTTENSTEIN JAY L (Executive Chairman) 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: 3/25/2026ACC: 0001225208-26-004010
DirectorOfficer10% Owner· Executive Chairman
Since Mar 2026
-58.82K
Net shares
Net seller
$317.6K
Total sold
0
Open market trades
0B · 0S
4
Total transactions
196.54K acquired · 255.37K disposed
Non-Derivative Transactions2
Class A Common Shares
Direct
Shares
+196.54K
Price / share
—
Trade value
—
% of position
13.6%
3/23/2026
1.45M→1.65M
Class A Common Shares
Direct
Shares
−58.82K
Price / share
$5.40
Trade value
$317.64K
% of position
3.6%
3/23/2026
1.65M→1.59M
Total
Net shares
+137.72K
Net value
-$317.64K
| Security | Date | Type | Shares | Price / Share | Trade Value | % of Position | Held Before | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class A Common Shares Direct | 3/23/2026 | M · Option Exercise | +196.54K | — | — | 13.6% | 1.45M | 1.65M |
| Class A Common Shares Direct | 3/23/2026 | F · Tax Withholding | −58.82K | $5.40 | $317.64K | 3.6% | 1.65M | 1.59M |
| Total | +137.72K | -$317.64K | ||||||
Derivative Transactions2
Dividend Equivalent Rights
Direct
Converts to
Class A Common Shares
20.49K shares
Shares
−20.49K
Strike price
Held after
60.20K
Exercisable
—
3/23/2026
Restricted Stock Unit
Direct
Converts to
Class A Common Shares
176.06K shares
Shares
−176.06K
Strike price
Held after
0.00
Exercisable
—
3/23/2026
| Security | Converts To | Date | Type | Shares | Strike Price | Exercisable | Held After |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Equivalent Rights Direct | Class A Common Shares20.49K shares | 3/23/2026 | M · Option Exercise | −20.49K | — | 60.20K | |
| Restricted Stock Unit Direct | Class A Common Shares176.06K shares | 3/23/2026 | M · Option Exercise | −176.06K | — | 0.00 |
Non-Derivative Holdings (Post-Transaction)5
Class A Common Shares
IndirectShares owned1.86M
Class A Common Shares
IndirectShares owned629.52K
Class A Common Shares
IndirectShares owned236.53K
Class A Common Shares
IndirectShares owned186.67K
Class A Common Shares
IndirectShares owned1.27M
Total
4.19M indirect4.19M
| Security Title | Shares Owned | Ownership Type |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Common Shares | 1.86M | Indirect |
| Class A Common Shares | 629.52K | Indirect |
| Class A Common Shares | 236.53K | Indirect |
| Class A Common Shares | 186.67K | Indirect |
| Class A Common Shares | 1.27M | Indirect |
| Total | 4.19M | 4.19M indirect |
Derivative Holdings (Post-Transaction)0
No derivative holdings reported