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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2026
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The RealReal, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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| Delaware | 001-38953 | 45-1234222 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
55 Francisco Street Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94133
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(855) 435-5893
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common stock, $0.00001 par value | | REAL | | The Nasdaq Global Select Market |
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment
of Principal Officers.
On November 3, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The RealReal, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from seven to eight directors and appointed Sharmistha Dubey to the Board as a Class II Director, with her term expiring at the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders until her successor is duly elected and qualified.
Ms. Dubey has served as the Chair of the Board of Directors of Fortive Corporation (NYSE: FTV), a provider of essential technologies for industrial and healthcare settings, since January 2025 and as a member of its board since August 2020; an operating partner of Advent International LP, a global private equity firm, since 2022; and a director of Naspers Limited (JSE:NPN), a technology investment company, and Prosus N.V. (AMS:PRX), a global consumer internet group that is majority-owned by Naspers, since 2022. Ms. Dubey previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Match Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTCH), a provider of global dating products, from March 2020 to May 2022, overseeing growth for the portfolio of brands, including Tinder, Match, Meetic, OkCupid, Hinge, Pairs, PlentyOfFish, and OurTime. Prior to this role, she had served in various other senior leadership positions at Match Group, Inc., including as Match Group’s President, Chief Operating Officer of Tinder, President of Match Group Americas, Chief Product Officer of Match and Princeton Review, and Chief Product Officer and EVP of The Princeton Review after joining Match Group in 2016. Ms. Dubey also served as a member of the Board of Directors at Match Group, Inc. from March 2019 to June 2026. She holds an undergraduate degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in Engineering from Ohio State University.
As a non-employee director, Ms. Dubey is entitled to receive compensation arrangements in accordance with the Company’s Director Compensation Program, which includes an annual cash retainer of $35,000, paid quarterly, and an annual equity award of $165,000 in restricted stock units under the Company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, which will vest on the earlier of the one year anniversary of the grant of such equity award or the date immediately prior to the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders occurring after such date of grant, subject to continued service as a non-employee director through such vesting date. Initial cash retainers and equity awards are adjusted pro rata for the first partial year of service. In addition, the Company will enter into its form of Indemnification Agreement with Ms. Dubey, a copy of which has been filed as Exhibit 10.35 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 28, 2023.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Ms. Dubey and any other persons pursuant to which Ms. Dubey was appointed as a director. Furthermore, there are no transactions between Ms. Dubey and the Company that would be required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 5, 2026, the Company issued a press release regarding the appointment of Ms. Dubey to the Board. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in Item 7.01 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing..
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated November 5, 2026 |
| 104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| The RealReal, Inc. |
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Date: November 5, 2026 | By: | /s/ Todd Suko |
| Todd Suko |
| | Chief Legal Officer and Secretary |
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The RealReal Appoints Shar Dubey to Board of Directors
Former Match Group CEO Brings Deep Expertise in Technology,
Digital Consumer Platforms and Scaling Global Businesses
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – November 5, 2026 – The RealReal (Nasdaq: REAL), the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated resale luxury goods, today announced the appointment of Sharmistha “Shar” Dubey, former Chief Executive Officer of Match Group, to its Board of Directors, effective November 3, 2026.
“We are pleased to welcome Shar to The RealReal’s Board,” said Karen Katz, Chair of the Board. “She brings a thoughtful, strategic perspective and a strong commitment to governance that will further strengthen our Board as we guide the company through its next chapter.”
Dubey brings more than two decades of leadership experience in technology, product innovation and scaling global consumer businesses. As CEO of Match Group, she oversaw a portfolio of leading digital brands, including Tinder, Hinge, Match and OkCupid, and, before her time as CEO, held several senior leadership roles at the company, including President, Chief Operating Officer of Tinder, President of Match Group Americas and Chief Product Officer of Match and Princeton Review. Dubey currently serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of Fortive Corporation (NYSE:FTV) and as a director of Naspers Limited (JSE:NPN) and Prosus N.V. (AMS:PRX), which is majority owned by Naspers. Her extensive experience building consumer platforms and leading global organizations will support The RealReal as it continues to scale its technology-driven luxury resale marketplace.
“Shar is an exceptional leader with a proven track record of building and scaling some of the world's most recognized consumer technology platforms,” said Rati Sahi Levesque, President and CEO of The RealReal. “Her deep expertise in digital innovation, consumer engagement and global growth will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our leadership in luxury resale, leverage AI to transform our business and pursue the significant opportunities ahead.”
“The RealReal has built a differentiated platform at the intersection of luxury, technology and the circular economy,” said Dubey. “I'm excited to join the Board at such an important stage in the company's evolution, and I look forward to working with Rati and the leadership team to help drive continued growth and long-term value.”
About The RealReal
The RealReal is the world's largest online marketplace for authenticated resale luxury goods. With more than 45 million members, The RealReal offers a full-service consignment experience, including virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. The company offers an extensive selection of authenticated luxury fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home goods. Powered by proprietary technology and AI, The RealReal is transforming how luxury goods are bought and sold. Backed by 15 years of proprietary data and more than 50 million items sold, The RealReal is redefining the luxury lifecycle.
