Designer Brands Inc. 10-K

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK We have market risk exposure related to interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Market risk is measured as the potential negative impact on earnings, cash flows, or fair values resulting from a hypothetical change in interest rates or foreign currency exchange rates over the next year. We currently do not utilize hedging instruments to mitigate these market risks. INTEREST RATE RISK As of January 29, 2022, we had $231.3 million outstanding on our Term Loan, which was settled in full on February 8, 2022, using proceeds from borrowings under the ABL Revolver. Borrowings under both the Term Loan and the ABL Revolver are based on variable rates of interest, which expose us to interest rate market risks, particularly during a period of rising interest rates. The impact of a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates on our outstanding borrowings would not result in a material amount of additional expense over a 12-month period based on the balance as of January 29, 2022. FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RISK We are exposed to the impact of foreign exchange rate risk primarily through our operations in Canada, where the functional currency is the Canadian dollar, as well as foreign denominated cash accounts. A hypothetical 10% movement in the exchange rates could result in a $2.2 million foreign currency translation fluctuation, which would be recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss within the consolidated balance sheets, and $3.3 million of foreign currency revaluation, which would be recorded in non-operating income (expenses), net, within the consolidated statements of operations. 30