DBI

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Designer Brands Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: September 18, 2025
Event: Declaration of quarterly cash dividend.

Key Financial Metrics

This filing does not report revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The document solely addresses a corporate action regarding shareholder distributions.

Material Changes

The Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share for both Class A and Class B common shares. This represents a specific capital allocation decision rather than a change in operating performance.

Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary

Dividend Details:

• Amount: $0.05 per share.
• Record Date: October 3, 2025.
• Payment Date: October 17, 2025.

Future Outlook: The filing states that details regarding record and payment dates for future quarterly dividends will be announced at the time they are declared by the Board. No other guidance or risk factors are disclosed in this specific report.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the dividend amount ($0.05) and payment date (October 17, 2025) against brokerage statements.
• Confirm share ownership status as of the close of business on the record date (October 3, 2025).
• Review prior 8-K filings or quarterly reports (10-Q) to compare this dividend amount against historical payout trends.