Tranche Update on Designer Brands Inc.'s Equity Buyback Plan announced on November 3, 2015.

Designer Brands Inc. is a designer, producer and retailer of footwear brands and accessories. The Company operates through three segments: the U.S. Retail segment, the Canada Retail segment, and the Brand Portfolio segment. The U.S. Retail segment operates the DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW) banner through its direct-to-consumer United States stores and e-commerce site. The Canada Retail segment operates The Shoe Company and DSW banners through its direct-to-consumer Canada stores and e-commerce sites. The Brand Portfolio segment is engaged in sale of wholesale products to retailers and international distributors; commissions for serving retailers as the design and buying agent for products under private labels; and the sale of branded products. The Company sells its branded products on direct-to-consumer e-commerce sites for the Vince Camuto, Keds, Hush Puppies, and Topo brands. The Company’s Topo business designs specialty athletic footwear.