• Vera Bradley board accelerated expiration of existing shareholder rights plan to April 17, 2026, terminating plan at close of business.
• Action moved final expiration date forward from October 11, 2026.
• Directors concluded rights plan no longer required following review of current circumstances, including control-related accumulation risk.
• Board left open option to adopt a new rights plan in future as it evaluates shareholder interests.

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