Vera Bradley Extends Shareholder Rights Plan Expiration Date to October 11, 2026.

Vera Bradley, Inc. has extended its existing shareholder rights plan, also known as the Rights Plan, by one year. The plan protects shareholders' interests and maximizes value for all shareholders. The Board of Directors approved the extension to guard against abusive tactics and ensure all shareholders have equal opportunities. The new expiration date is October 11, 2026.

Vera Bradley, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRA) has extended its existing shareholder rights plan, also known as the Rights Plan, by one year. The Board of Directors approved the extension on October 10, 2025, to guard against abusive tactics and ensure that all shareholders have equal opportunities to realize the long-term value of their investment Vera Bradley Extends Existing Shareholder Rights Plan^[1].

The Rights Plan, initially set to expire on October 11, 2025, will now expire on October 11, 2026. This extension allows the Board to act in the best interests of all shareholders by providing additional time to make informed judgments and protect the company from potential control or control-like positions being gained through open market accumulations of the company's common stock or other tactics that could disadvantage shareholders Vera Bradley Extends Existing Shareholder Rights Plan^[1].

Vera Bradley, Inc., based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a leading designer of women’s handbags, luggage, and other travel items, fashion and home accessories, and unique gifts. The company has two reportable segments: Vera Bradley Direct and Vera Bradley Indirect. The VB Direct business includes sales through company-owned stores, websites, and an annual outlet sale, while the VB Indirect business involves sales through specialty retail locations, department stores, and third-party e-commerce sites Vera Bradley Extends Existing Shareholder Rights Plan^[1].

The extension of the Rights Plan is part of Vera Bradley's ongoing commitment to protect shareholder interests and maximize value for all shareholders. The company has a strong focus on ESG initiatives, as outlined in its Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report Vera Bradley Extends Existing Shareholder Rights Plan^[1].

Investors and other interested parties can access the most recent corporate responsibility and sustainability report at https://verabradley.com/pages/corporate-responsibility. For further information, they can monitor the Investor Relations section of the company's website or follow press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, presentations, and webcasts Vera Bradley Extends Existing Shareholder Rights Plan^[1].