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PubMatic CEO sells 40,373 shares, exercises options

Both of Goel's reported sales were under a Rule 10b5-1 plan adopted March 5, 2026.

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PubMatic, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Rajeev K. Goel exercised options on September 24, 2026, to acquire 21,870 Class B shares at $2.15 per share; his reported option balance afterward was 73,088 shares. He also reported a conversion of a derivative security into 34,370 Class A shares. That day, he sold 10,080 Class A shares at a weighted-average $18.0516 per share and 40,373 at a weighted-average $18.5439 per share; both sales were under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted March 5, 2026. Following the sales reported with the 40,373-share line item, Goel held 2,324,694 Class A and Class B shares, excluding vested but unexercised options, unvested options, and unvested restricted stock units. Separate indirect Class B positions list underlying Class A share counts of 581,260 for securities held as custodian for his children, 400,000 in The Goel Heritage Trust, 68,616 in The Goel Family Gift Trust, 308,775 in a trust for a child, and 483,784 in The Goel Family Trust. Goel disclaims beneficial ownership of the Heritage, Gift, and child-benefit trust holdings except to the extent of any pecuniary interest. The exercised award expires May 1, 2027.

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Insider Goel Rajeev K.
Role CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Sold 50,453 shs ($931K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds $931K
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Stock Option (Right to buy Class B Common Stock) F6 21,870 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Class B Common Stock F1 21,870 $2.15 $47K
Conversion Class A Common Stock F1 34,370 -- --
Sale Class A Common Stock F2, F3 10,080 $18.0516 $182K
Sale Class A Common Stock F4, F2, F5 40,373 $18.5439 $749K
holding Class B Common Stock F1, F7 -- -- --
holding Class B Common Stock F1, F8 -- -- --
holding Class B Common Stock F1, F9 -- -- --
holding Class B Common Stock F1, F10 -- -- --
holding Class B Common Stock F1, F10 -- -- --
holding Class B Common Stock F1, F11 -- -- --
Conversion Class B Common Stock F1 34,370 $0.00 $0.00
Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (Right to buy Class B Common Stock) — 73,088 contracts (Direct); Class B Common Stock — 381,338 contracts (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct); Class B Common Stock — 2,151,210 contracts (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (11)
  1. F1. 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. F2. The sales reported in this line item were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 5, 2026.
  3. F3. Represents the weighted average sale price. The lowest price at which shares were sold was $17.41 and the highest price at which shares were sold was $18.40. 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.
  4. F4. Following the sales reported in this line item, Mr. Goel holds 2,324,694 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 May 1 ,2027.
  5. F5. Represents the weighted average sale price. The lowest price at which shares were sold was $18.41 and the highest price at which shares were sold was $18.70. 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. F6. The options are fully vested.
  7. F7. 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. F8. 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. F9. 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. F10. 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. F11. These securities are held by The Goel Family Trust, of which the Reporting Person and his spouse are beneficiaries.
First Class A sale 10,080 shares September 24, 2026
First sale weighted-average price $18.0516 per share 10,080-share Class A sale on September 24, 2026
Second Class A sale 40,373 shares September 24, 2026
Second sale weighted-average price $18.5439 per share 40,373-share Class A sale on September 24, 2026
Options exercised 21,870 shares Class B shares acquired September 24, 2026
Option exercise price $2.15 per share Options exercised September 24, 2026
Option balance after exercise 73,088 shares Reported following the September 24, 2026 exercise
Class A and Class B shares held 2,324,694 shares Following the sales reported with the 40,373-share line item; excludes vested but unexercised options, unvested options, and unvested restricted stock units
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
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.
weighted average sale price financial
"Represents the weighted average sale price."
fully vested financial
"The options are fully vested."
California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act regulatory
"under the California Uniform Transfers to Minors Act."

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How many PUBM shares did CEO Rajeev K. Goel sell?

On September 24, 2026, Goel sold 10,080 Class A shares at a weighted-average $18.0516 per share and 40,373 Class A shares at a weighted-average $18.5439 per share. Both sales were made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted March 5, 2026.

What PUBM options did CEO Rajeev K. Goel exercise?

On September 24, 2026, Goel exercised fully vested options to acquire 21,870 Class B shares at $2.15 per share; the award expires May 1, 2027.

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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
OMB APPROVAL
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)
09/24/2026
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 Stock09/24/2026C34,370A(1)50,453D
Class A Common Stock09/24/2026S(2)10,080D$18.0516(3)40,373D
Class A Common Stock(4)09/24/2026S(2)40,373D$18.5439(5)0D
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)$2.1509/24/2026M21,870 (6)05/01/2027Class A Common Stock21,870$073,088D
Class B Common Stock(1)09/24/2026M21,870 (1) (1)Class A Common Stock21,870$2.15207,854D
Class B Common Stock(1)08/07/2026C34,370 (1) (1)Class A Common Stock34,370$0173,484D
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. The sales reported in this line item were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 5, 2026.
3. Represents the weighted average sale price. The lowest price at which shares were sold was $17.41 and the highest price at which shares were sold was $18.40. 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.
4. Following the sales reported in this line item, Mr. Goel holds 2,324,694 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 May 1 ,2027.
5. Represents the weighted average sale price. The lowest price at which shares were sold was $18.41 and the highest price at which shares were sold was $18.70. 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-Fact09/25/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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