The company established severance agreements for certain executives.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition On June 11, 2026 , Vera Bradley, Inc. issued an earnings press release for the quarterly period ended May 2, 2026. The press release, including attachments, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Director — Carrie Tharp: Long-time board member Carrie Tharp decided not to stand for re-election.

Material Modifications to Rights of Security Holders. The information set forth under

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On April 17, 2026, Vera Bradley, Inc. (the “Company”) and Equiniti Trust Company, LLC, as rights agent (the “Rights Agent”), executed Amendment No. 2 (the “Amendment”) to the Rights Agreement, dated as of October 11, 2024, by and between the Company and the Rights Agent, as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to the Rights Agreement, dated as of October 10, 2025 (as amended, the “Rights Agreement”). The Amendment accelerates the expiration date…

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors — Ian Bickley: Ian Bickley has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition On March 12, 2026 , Vera Bradley, Inc. issued an earnings press release for the quarterly and annual period ended January 31, 2026. The press release, including attachments, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Executive Chairman — Ian Bickley: Compensation and equity incentives were increased for the Executive Chairman.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition On December 11, 2025 , Vera Bradley, Inc. issued an earnings press release for the quarterly period ended November 1, 2025. The press release, including attachments, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Director — Ivan Brockman: Election of a new director with extensive experience in investment banking and strategic advisory.

Chief Brand Officer — Melinda Paraie: The company is hiring a new Chief Brand Officer with extensive experience.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On October 21, 2025, certain subsidiaries of Vera Bradley, Inc. (the “Company”), JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the administrative agent, and lenders party thereto, entered into a Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement and Second Amendment to Pledge and Security Agreement (the “Amendment”) with respect to the asset based revolving Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”) and the Pledge and Security Agreement (as amended, the “Security Agre…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information set forth in

Chief Marketing Officer — Alison Hiatt: Alison Hiatt is leaving the Company as Chief Marketing Officer.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition On September 11, 2025 , Vera Bradley, Inc. issued an earnings press release for the quarterly period ended August 2, 2025. The press release, including attachments, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Chief Executive Officer — Jackie Ardrey: Ms. Ardrey's employment with the Company terminated on July 31, 2025.

Chief Financial Officer — Michael Schwindle: Mr. Schwindle's employment with the Company will terminate on June 30, 2025.

CEO — Jackie Ardrey: Jackie Ardrey is stepping down as President and CEO, with a national search for her replacement.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition On June 11, 2025 , Vera Bradley, Inc. issued an earnings press release for the quarterly period ended May 3, 2025. The press release, including attachments, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Lead Independent Director — Frances P. Philip: Long-time board member and Lead Independent Director will not stand for re-election.

Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets As previously disclosed, o n March 11, 2025, Vera Bradley Holdings, LLC (“Seller”), Creative Genius, LLC (“Creative Genius”) and Project Aster Acquisition , LLC (“Buyer”) entered into an Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, Seller sold to Buyer and Buyer purchased from Seller one hundred percent (100%) of Creative Genius, which operates under the name Pura Vida Bracelets (the “Transaction”). The…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant The information set forth in

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Interest Purchase Agreement On March 11, 2025, Vera Bradley Holdings, LLC (“Seller”), Creative Genius, LLC (“Creative Genius”) and Project Aster Acquisition , LLC (“Buyer”) entered into an Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, Seller will sell to Buyer and Buyer will purchase from Seller one hundred percent (100%) of Creative Genius, which operates under the name Pura Vida Bracelets (the “Transaction”).…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition On March 12, 2025 , Vera Bradley, Inc. issued an earnings press release for the quarterly and annual period ended February 1, 2025. The press release, including attachments, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

Director — Mary Lou Kelley: Long-time board member Mary Lou Kelley is retiring, and Andrew Meslow has been elected to join the Board of Directors.