Designer Brands Inc.
For the period ended Aug 1, 2026. Filed Sep 10, 2026.
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Aug 1, 2026 · Filed Sep 10, 2026
What changed in Risk Factors?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-05-02; filed 2026-06-09.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsUnregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of ProceedsDefaults Upon Senior SecuritiesMine Safety DisclosuresCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-08-01; filed 2026-09-10.
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Item 1A. Risk FactorsUnregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of ProceedsDefaults Upon Senior SecuritiesMine Safety DisclosuresThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Reworded paragraphs (2)
Previous wording
On August 17, 2017, the Board authorized the repurchase of anadditional $500.0 million of Class A common shares under our share repurchase program, which was added to the $33.5 million remaining from the previous authorization. Asof May 2, 2026, $19.7 million of Class A common shares remained available for repurchase under the program. The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our Class A common shares under the program. Under this share repurchase program, shares will be repurchased in the open market at times and in amounts considered appropriate based on price and market conditions. During the three months ended May 2, 2026, no Class A common shares were repurchased.
Current wording
On August 17, 2017, the Board authorized the repurchase of anadditional $500.0 million of Class A common shares under our share repurchase program, which was added to the $33.5 million remaining from the previous authorization. Asof August 1, 2026, $19.7 million of Class A common shares remained available for repurchase under the program. The share repurchase program may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time, and we have no obligation to repurchase any amount of our Class A common shares under the program. Under this share repurchase program, shares will be repurchased in the open market at times and in amounts considered appropriate based on price and market conditions. During the six months ended August 1, 2026, no Class A common shares were repurchased.
Previous wording
The payment of any future dividends is at the discretion of our Board and is based on our future earnings, cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements, changes in taxation laws, general economic condition and any other relevant factors. It is anticipated that dividends will continue to be declared on a quarterly basis.
Current wording
The payment of any future dividends is at the discretion of our Board and is based on our future earnings, cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements, changes in taxation laws, general economic condition and any other relevant factors. On September 9, 2026, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.05 per share for both Class A and Class B common shares. The dividend will be paid on October 7, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 24, 2026.