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TheRealReal (REAL) CEO logs 81,194-share tax-withholding stock sales in Form 4

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TheRealReal, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Rati Sahi Levesque reported transactions in the company’s common stock tied to equity compensation. A total of 81,194 shares were sold at $9.25 per share. According to the disclosure, these shares were automatically sold by TheRealReal to cover withholding taxes due upon the vesting of an equity award, rather than as a discretionary open-market trade by the executive.

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Insider Sahi Levesque Rati
Role Chief Executive Officer
Sold 81,194 shs ($751K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 19,438 $9.25 $180K
Sale Common Stock 53,994 $9.25 $499K
Sale Common Stock 7,762 $9.25 $72K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 1,643,032 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares sold for tax withholding 81,194 shares Common stock automatically sold to cover withholding taxes
Sale price per share $9.25 per share Price for each reported common stock sale
Number of sale transactions 3 transactions Non-derivative common stock sales on May 21, 2026
withholding taxes financial
"to satisfy withholding taxes payable in connection with the vesting of an equity award"
Withholding taxes are amounts a payer or government takes out of payments — such as wages, interest, or dividends — before the recipient gets the money, functioning like a cashier keeping part of a bill to pay taxes on your behalf. For investors this matters because it reduces the cash they actually receive, affects net returns and yield calculations, and may require additional paperwork or treaty claims to recover or offset the withheld amount against final tax bills.
equity award financial
"in connection with the vesting of an equity award"
An equity award is a form of pay where a company gives employees, executives or other stakeholders the right to own or buy company shares—either immediately or after meeting certain conditions. Think of it like receiving slices of the company pie now or coupons to claim slices later; it matters to investors because it affects ownership dilution, executive incentives and reported compensation costs, and signals how management is being rewarded and retained.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
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*
Sahi Levesque Rati

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O THEREALREAL, INC.
55 FRANCISCO STREET SUITE 400

(Street)
SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 94133

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
TheRealReal, Inc. [ REAL ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/21/2026
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
Common Stock05/21/2026S(1)19,438D$9.251,643,032D
Common Stock05/21/2026S(1)53,994D$9.251,589,038D
Common Stock05/21/2026S(1)7,762D$9.251,581,276D
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
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares of common stock automatically sold by The RealReal, Inc. to satisfy withholding taxes payable in connection with the vesting of an equity award.
Remarks:
by Todd Suko, Attorney in Fact for Rati Sahi Levesque05/22/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did TheRealReal (REAL) CEO Rati Sahi Levesque report in this Form 4?

The filing shows Rati Sahi Levesque had 81,194 TheRealReal common shares sold at $9.25 each. The shares were sold automatically by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations on a vesting equity award.

Were the TheRealReal (REAL) CEO’s reported share sales discretionary open-market trades?

No, the filing states the shares were automatically sold by TheRealReal to cover withholding taxes. The transactions relate to the vesting of an equity award, not a voluntary decision to sell shares in the open market.

Does this TheRealReal (REAL) Form 4 indicate any option exercises or derivative transactions?

No, the derivative summary in the filing is empty, and transaction codes are all “S” for common stock. The activity reflects tax-related sales of vested equity rather than option exercises or other derivative security transactions.