Steven Madden — Jul 29, 2026 release

  During the second quarter of 2026, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock in the open market.   Quarterly Cash Dividend   The Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.21 per share. The dividend is payable on September 24, 2026 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 11, 2026.   Board Appointment   The Company also announced that, effective October 1, 2026, its Board of Directors will expand from ten to eleven directors, and Ken Pilot will join the Board as the newly appointed director. Mr. Pilot is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ken Pilot Ventures, an advisory and investment firm focused on retail, consumer and commerce technology companies. He brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across retail and consumer businesses, having served in senior executive roles at leading retailers including J.Crew, Gap Inc., Ralph Lauren, American Eagle Outfitters and ABC Carpet & Home. Mr. Pilot currently advises and invests in a number of companies focused on artificial intelligence, e-commerce infrastructure and retail technology platforms.   Mr. Rosenfeld commented, “We are pleased to welcome Ken to our Board of Directors. His decades of experience building brands and driving growth, together with his deep understanding of digital innovation and emerging technologies, will be invaluable as we continue