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[Form 4] PubMatic, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

PubMatic, Inc. CEO Rajeev K. Goel reported an option exercise-and-sale transaction involving 44,000 shares. He exercised fully vested stock options to acquire 44,000 shares of Class B common stock at an exercise price of $1.11 per share, which were converted into 44,000 shares of Class A common stock.

Those 44,000 Class A shares were then sold at a weighted average price of $9.5516 per share, with individual sale prices ranging from $9.43 to $9.645. The sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and were carried out by The Goel Family Trust. Following these transactions, Mr. Goel holds 2,362,194 shares of Class A and Class B common stock in total, not including unexercised or unvested equity awards.

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Insider Goel Rajeev K.
Role CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Sold 44,000 shs ($420K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Stock Option (Right to buy Class B Common Stock) 44,000 $0.00 --
Exercise Class B Common Stock 44,000 $1.11 $49K
Conversion Class B Common Stock 44,000 $0.00 --
Conversion Class A Common Stock 44,000 $0.00 --
Sale Class A Common Stock 44,000 $9.5516 $420K
holding Class B Common Stock -- -- --
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Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to buy Class B Common Stock) — 7,996 shares (Direct, null); Class B Common Stock — 254,984 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 65,206 shares (Direct, null); Class B Common Stock — 581,260 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each share of Class B common stock held by the Issuer's executive officers, directors and their respective affiliates will convert automatically into one share of Class A common stock upon any transfer, except for certain permitted transfers. Following the sales reported in this line item, Mr. Goel holds 2,362,194 shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, which figure does not reflect vested but unexercised options, unvested options, or unvested restricted stock units, each as of the date of filing. The option award under which these shares were exercised expires on July 7, 2026. The sales reported in this line item were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 2, 2025. These securities were transferred by the Reporting Person to The Goel Family Trust, of which the Reporting Person and his spouse are beneficiaries, and were sold by the Goel Family Trust as reported herein. Represents the weighted average sale price. The lowest price at which shares were sold was $9.43 and the highest price at which shares were sold was $9.645. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Issuer or its stockholders, full information regarding the total number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein. The options are fully vested. These securities are held by the Reporting Person, as custodian for the benefit of his children under the California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. These securities are held by The Goel Heritage Trust, of which the Reporting Person's children are beneficiaries. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and the filing of this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. These securities are held by The Goel Family Gift Trust, of which family members and certain other individuals are beneficiaries. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and the filing of this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. These securities are held by a trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person's child. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and the filing of this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. These securities are held by The Goel Family Trust, of which the Reporting Person and his spouse are beneficiaries.
Shares sold 44,000 shares Class A common stock sold on transaction date
Weighted average sale price $9.5516 per share Class A sale price, range $9.43–$9.645
Sale price range $9.43–$9.645 per share Lowest and highest prices in reported sales
Option exercise price $1.11 per share Stock option to buy Class B common stock
Shares acquired via option exercise 44,000 shares Class B common stock from exercised options
Post-transaction holdings 2,362,194 shares Total Class A and B held after sales
Remaining option shares 7,996 shares Stock option position after 44,000-share exercise
Option expiration date July 7, 2026 Expiration of option award exercised in this filing
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"The sales reported in this line item were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 2, 2025."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
Class B common stock financial
"Each share of Class B common stock held by the Issuer's executive officers, directors and their respective affiliates will convert automatically into one share of Class A common stock upon any transfer, except for certain permitted transfers."
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
weighted average sale price financial
"Represents the weighted average sale price. The lowest price at which shares were sold was $9.43 and the highest price at which shares were sold was $9.645."
California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act financial
"These securities are held by the Reporting Person, as custodian for the benefit of his children under the California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act."
pecuniary interest financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and the filing of this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities..."
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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OMB Number:3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Goel Rajeev K.

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O PUBMATIC, INC.
601 MARSHALL STREET

(Street)
REDWOOD CITY CALIFORNIA 94063

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
PubMatic, Inc. [ PUBM ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirectorX10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Class A Common Stock05/14/2026C44,000A(1)65,206D
Class A Common Stock(2)05/14/2026S(3)44,000(4)D$9.5516(5)21,206D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (Right to buy Class B Common Stock)$1.1105/14/2026M44,000 (6)07/07/2026Class B Common Stock44,000$07,996D
Class B Common Stock(1)05/14/2026M44,000 (1) (1)Class B Common Stock44,000$1.11254,984D
Class B Common Stock(1)05/14/2026C44,000 (1) (1)Class A Common Stock44,000$0210,984D
Class B Common Stock(1) (1) (1)Class A Common Stock581,260581,260ISee footnote(7)
Class B Common Stock(1) (1) (1)Class A Common Stock400,000400,000ISee footnote(8)
Class B Common Stock(1) (1) (1)Class A Common Stock68,61668,616ISee footnote(9)
Class B Common Stock(1) (1) (1)Class A Common Stock308,775308,775ISee footnote(10)
Class B Common Stock(1) (1) (1)Class A Common Stock308,775308,775ISee footnote(10)
Class B Common Stock(1) (1) (1)Class A Common Stock483,784483,784ISee footnote(11)
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each share of Class B common stock held by the Issuer's executive officers, directors and their respective affiliates will convert automatically into one share of Class A common stock upon any transfer, except for certain permitted transfers.
2. Following the sales reported in this line item, Mr. Goel holds 2,362,194 shares of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, which figure does not reflect vested but unexercised options, unvested options, or unvested restricted stock units, each as of the date of filing. The option award under which these shares were exercised expires on July 7, 2026.
3. The sales reported in this line item were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 2, 2025.
4. These securities were transferred by the Reporting Person to The Goel Family Trust, of which the Reporting Person and his spouse are beneficiaries, and were sold by the Goel Family Trust as reported herein.
5. Represents the weighted average sale price. The lowest price at which shares were sold was $9.43 and the highest price at which shares were sold was $9.645. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide upon request to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Issuer or its stockholders, full information regarding the total number of shares sold at each separate price within the range set forth herein.
6. The options are fully vested.
7. These securities are held by the Reporting Person, as custodian for the benefit of his children under the California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act.
8. These securities are held by The Goel Heritage Trust, of which the Reporting Person's children are beneficiaries. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and the filing of this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
9. These securities are held by The Goel Family Gift Trust, of which family members and certain other individuals are beneficiaries. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and the filing of this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
10. These securities are held by a trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person's child. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and the filing of this report is not an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of these securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.
11. These securities are held by The Goel Family Trust, of which the Reporting Person and his spouse are beneficiaries.
/s/ Andrew Woods, Attorney-in-Fact05/15/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did PubMatic (PUBM) CEO Rajeev Goel report in this Form 4?

He reported exercising options for 44,000 shares and selling 44,000 Class A shares. The activity reflects an option exercise-and-sale pattern, documented as part of his overall equity holdings in PubMatic common stock.

How many PubMatic (PUBM) shares were sold and at what price?

A total of 44,000 Class A common shares were sold at a weighted average price of $9.5516 per share. Individual sale prices ranged between $9.43 and $9.645, as detailed in the filing’s weighted average price footnote.

Were the PubMatic (PUBM) CEO’s stock sales under a 10b5-1 trading plan?

Yes, the sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 2, 2025. Such pre-arranged plans schedule transactions in advance, providing a structured framework for insider share sales.

Who actually sold the PubMatic (PUBM) shares reported in this Form 4?

The filing states the securities were transferred to The Goel Family Trust and sold by that trust. Rajeev Goel and his spouse are beneficiaries of The Goel Family Trust, which executed the reported share sales.

What are Rajeev Goel’s PubMatic (PUBM) holdings after these transactions?

After the reported sales, he holds 2,362,194 shares of PubMatic Class A and Class B common stock. This figure does not include vested but unexercised options, unvested options, or unvested restricted stock units as of the filing date.

What stock options did the PubMatic (PUBM) CEO exercise in this filing?

He exercised options covering 44,000 shares of Class B common stock at an exercise price of $1.11 per share. The filing notes these options are fully vested and the option award expires on July 7, 2026.