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Rent the Runway (RENT) backer details 59.8% stake as founder CEO exits

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CHS US Investments and affiliated entities report beneficial ownership of 19,983,656 Rent the Runway Class A shares, or 59.8% of the company, based on 33,419,413 shares outstanding as of April 2, 2026.

The filing also notes that founder Jennifer Hyman will resign as Chief Executive Officer, President, and director effective May 15, 2026, with an interim CEO appointed. A Separation, Advisor and Release Agreement and a Side Letter govern her transition, advisory role, separation benefits, restrictive covenants, and mutual non-disparagement provisions. Under the Side Letter, Hyman and her affiliates terminate all rights under the Investor Rights Agreement, including the ability to designate a director or board observer. The reporting holders say they may engage with the board, management, and other stockholders on identifying her successor.

Positive

  • None.

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  • Founder-CEO departure and loss of board role: Jennifer Hyman is resigning as Chief Executive Officer, President, and director effective May 15, 2026, with her Investor Rights Agreement privileges, including director designation rights, terminated under a Side Letter.

Insights

Control group reaffirms majority stake as founder CEO exits and governance rights shift.

The filing shows CHS US Investments directly holds 19,983,656 Class A shares, equal to 59.8% of Rent the Runway’s outstanding stock based on 33,419,413 shares as of April 2, 2026. This confirms a clear majority holder with shared voting and dispositive power across several affiliated vehicles.

On governance, founder Jennifer Hyman is resigning as CEO, President, and director effective May 15, 2026, with an interim CEO appointed. Her Separation Agreement and Side Letter end her Investor Rights Agreement privileges, including rights to appoint a director or board observer, while imposing mutual non-disparagement and other restrictive covenants.

The reporting entities note that they, Nexus, and Story3 collectively hold about 85.4% of Class A shares, though they expressly disclaim forming a group or sharing beneficial ownership with Nexus and Story3. Future disclosures in company filings may clarify how this ownership concentration and leadership change influence board composition and strategic direction.

Beneficially owned shares 19,983,656 shares Class A common stock held by CHS US Investments
Ownership percentage 59.8% Portion of Class A shares beneficially owned by reporting persons
Shares outstanding 33,419,413 shares Class A shares outstanding as of April 2, 2026
Nexus stake 4,274,394 shares (12.8%) Class A shares beneficially owned by Nexus per referenced filings
Story3 stake 4,274,394 shares (12.8%) Class A shares beneficially owned by Story3 per referenced filings
Combined major holdings 28,532,444 shares (85.4%) Reported combined holdings of reporting persons, Nexus and Story3
CEO resignation effective date May 15, 2026 Effective date of Jennifer Hyman’s resignation as CEO, President, and director
Event date for amendment May 13, 2026 Date of event requiring this Schedule 13D amendment
Schedule 13D regulatory
"Item 4 of the Scheduled 13D is hereby amended and supplemented as follows"
A Schedule 13D is a legal document that investors file with regulators when they buy a large enough stake in a company to potentially influence its management or decisions. It provides details about the investor’s intention, ownership stake, and plans, helping other investors understand who is gaining control and what their motives might be.
beneficial ownership financial
"The beneficial ownership percentages reported herein are based on 33,419,413 shares"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
Separation Agreement financial
"The Separation Agreement provides for Ms. Hyman's transition from her roles with the Issuer"
A separation agreement is a written contract that spells out the financial and legal terms when an employee and a company part ways, such as final pay, severance, continued benefits, confidentiality, and any release of claims. For investors, it matters because these agreements determine immediate costs, potential future liabilities, and whether departing staff are restricted from competing or disclosing information—factors that can affect a company’s cash flow, risk profile, and leadership continuity.
Side Letter financial
"Pursuant to the Side Letter, Ms. Hyman and her affiliates agreed to terminate"
Investor Rights Agreement financial
"terminate any and all of their respective rights under the Investor Rights Agreement"
A legally binding contract between a company and its investors that spells out investors’ core protections and privileges—such as voting rights, how and when shares can be sold, information access, and steps for resolving disputes. Think of it like a rulebook or homeowner association agreement for ownership: it clarifies who gets a say, how value can be realized, and what protections exist if things go wrong, making investment risks and expectations clearer for shareholders.
non-disparagement financial
"The Separation Agreement also includes customary restrictive covenants, including mutual non-disparagement obligations"
A non-disparagement provision is a promise in an agreement that one party will not make negative public statements about the other, like a vow to avoid “badmouthing” a business or its leaders. Investors care because such promises protect reputation and can limit public criticism that might affect a company’s stock price, signal unresolved disputes, or introduce legal risk if enforcement leads to further costs or constrained disclosure.





76010Y202

(CUSIP Number)
Wendy Ruberti
CHS (US) Management LLC, 550 Madison Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY, 10022
(929) 783-1801


Michael Ellis
Proskauer Rose LLP, Eleven Times Square
New York, NY, 20004
(212) 969-3000


Louis Rambo
Proskauer Rose LLP, 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC, 20004
(202) 416-6800

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
05/13/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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CHS US Investments LLC
Signature:/s/ Alexandra Grigos
Name/Title:By: CHS GP LP, its managing member; By: CHS UGP LLC, its general partner, By: Alexandra Grigos, Director
Date:05/13/2026
CHS GP LP
Signature:/s/ Alexandra Grigos
Name/Title:By: CHS UGP LLC, its general partner, By: Alexandra Grigos, Director
Date:05/13/2026
CHS UGP LLC
Signature:/s/ Alexandra Grigos
Name/Title:Alexandra Grigos, Director
Date:05/13/2026
CHS Platform Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Signature:/s/ Nicolas Debetencourt
Name/Title:Nicolas Debetencourt, Director
Date:05/13/2026
CHS (US) Management LLC
Signature:/s/ Alexandra Grigos
Name/Title:Alexandra Grigos, Chief Operating Officer
Date:05/13/2026

FAQ

How much of Rent the Runway (RENT) does CHS US Investments own?

CHS US Investments directly holds 19,983,656 shares of Rent the Runway Class A common stock. This represents 59.8% of the company’s outstanding Class A shares, based on 33,419,413 shares reported outstanding as of April 2, 2026.

What leadership change at Rent the Runway (RENT) is disclosed here?

Rent the Runway announced that Jennifer Hyman will resign as Chief Executive Officer, President, and board member, effective May 15, 2026. The board has appointed an interim CEO, and Hyman will provide advisory services under a Separation, Advisor and Release Agreement.

What agreements govern Jennifer Hyman’s exit from Rent the Runway (RENT)?

Her departure is governed by a Separation, Advisor and Release Agreement and a Side Letter

How concentrated is Rent the Runway (RENT) ownership among major holders?

The reporting entities state they, Nexus, and Story3 together beneficially own about 28,532,444 shares, or roughly 85.4% of Class A stock. They explicitly disclaim forming a group or sharing beneficial ownership with Nexus or Story3 under Section 13(d).

Did CHS-affiliated entities trade Rent the Runway (RENT) shares recently?

The reporting persons state that none of them has effected any transactions in Rent the Runway Class A common stock in the past 60 days. Their reported beneficial ownership reflects existing positions rather than new purchases or sales during that period.

What role does CHS (US) Management LLC play regarding Rent the Runway (RENT) stake?

CHS (US) Management LLC is described as the investment manager of CHS US Investments. It shares voting and dispositive power over 19,983,656 Class A shares, aligning it with other CHS-affiliated entities that jointly control this majority position in Rent the Runway.