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The RealReal (REAL) product chief has 22K shares sold for taxes

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TheRealReal, Inc. (REAL) reported that Chief Product & Tech Officer Luke Thomas Friang had common stock automatically sold on 2026-08-21. Four transactions totaling 22,028 shares at $10.98 per share were executed to satisfy withholding taxes due upon the vesting of an equity award.

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Insider Friang Luke Thomas
Role Chief Product & Tech Officer
Sold 22,028 shs ($242K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock F1 8,485 $10.98 $93K
Sale Common Stock F1 2,514 $10.98 $28K
Sale Common Stock F1 8,528 $10.98 $94K
Sale Common Stock F1 2,501 $10.98 $27K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 508,648 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. F1. 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.
Shares sold (block 1) 8,485 shares at $10.98 per share Common Stock sale on 2026-08-21, direct ownership
Shares sold (block 2) 2,514 shares at $10.98 per share Common Stock sale on 2026-08-21, direct ownership
Shares sold (block 3) 8,528 shares at $10.98 per share Common Stock sale on 2026-08-21, direct ownership
Shares sold (block 4) 2,501 shares at $10.98 per share Common Stock sale on 2026-08-21, direct ownership
Total shares sold for tax withholding 22,028 shares Aggregate of four Common Stock sale transactions on 2026-08-21 tied to withholding taxes
Rule 10b5-1 checkbox false Affirmative 10b5-1 plan status box not checked for these transactions
withholding taxes financial
"sold by The RealReal, Inc. to satisfy withholding taxes payable in connection"
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
"taxes payable 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.
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"The filing’s 10b5-1 checkbox is marked false, and the footnote"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
Common Stock financial
"Represents shares of common stock automatically sold by The RealReal, Inc."
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.

FAQ

What insider transaction did REAL report for Luke Thomas Friang?

REAL reported that Chief Product & Tech Officer Luke Thomas Friang had 22,028 shares of common stock automatically sold on 2026-08-21 at $10.98 per share to satisfy withholding taxes related to the vesting of an equity award.

Was the REAL Form 4 sale by Luke Thomas Friang an open-market disposition?

The Form 4 uses code S for sale, but a footnote states the shares were automatically sold by The RealReal, Inc. to satisfy withholding taxes arising from an equity award vesting, indicating a tax-withholding mechanism rather than a discretionary open-market sale.

How many REAL shares were sold by Luke Thomas Friang on 2026-08-21?

Luke Thomas Friang had a total of 22,028 shares of REAL common stock sold on 2026-08-21, reported in four separate transactions, all tied by footnote to automatic sales for tax withholding on a vesting equity award.

What prices were reported for Luke Thomas Friang’s REAL stock sales?

All four reported transactions on 2026-08-21 for Luke Thomas Friang’s REAL common stock show a transaction price of $10.98 per share, with price semantics identified as per share in the structured data.

Were Luke Thomas Friang’s REAL transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

The filing’s 10b5-1 checkbox is marked false, and the footnote does not reference any Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. The transactions are instead described as automatic sales to satisfy withholding taxes on a vesting equity award.

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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
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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*
Friang Luke Thomas

(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 Product & Tech Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/21/2026
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 Stock08/21/2026S(1)8,485D$10.98522,191D
Common Stock08/21/2026S(1)2,514D$10.98519,677D
Common Stock08/21/2026S(1)8,528D$10.98511,149D
Common Stock08/21/2026S(1)2,501D$10.98508,648D
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 For: Luke Friang08/24/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)