---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001319947-26-000007"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DBI"
cik: "0001319947"
company_name: "Designer Brands Inc."
filed_at: "2026-02-09T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T03:50:54.218842+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Designer Brands resolves payment dispute with Worldpay, extends service to May 31, 2026

## Summary
- Filed temporary restraining order lifted after Omnibus Amendment with Worldpay on Feb 9, 2026.
- Worldpay withdraws termination notice; agrees to continue card processing services through May 31, 2026.
- Company identifies multiple partners to replace Worldpay; transitioning services before deadline.
- Parties plan to dismiss lawsuit with prejudice.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001319947-26-000007
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DBI
- cik: 0001319947
- company_name: Designer Brands Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-02-09T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1319947/000131994726000007/0001319947-26-000007-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1319947/000131994726000007/dbi-20260209.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001319947-26-000007.txt

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