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Rivian (RIVN) CEO RSU vesting triggers 44,034-share tax withholding event

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Rivian Automotive CEO Robert J. Scaringe reported routine equity compensation activity involving Class A Common Stock. On May 15, 2026, 44,034 shares were withheld by the company to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of 86,540 Restricted Stock Units. This tax-withholding disposition (code F) is not an open-market sale and reflects required tax payments on vested awards.

Following this event, Scaringe directly holds 957,104 Class A shares. He also has indirect holdings of 2,632,766 shares held by a trust and 2,297 shares held by an LLC, according to the filing.

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Insider Scaringe Robert J
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 44,034 $14.52 $639K
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
holding Class A Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 957,104 shares (Direct, null); Class A Common Stock — 2,297 shares (Indirect, By LLC)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 44,034 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld by the Company for the purposes of satisfying tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of 86,540 Restricted Stock Units on May 15, 2026. The closing price of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on May 14, 2026.
Shares withheld for taxes 44,034 shares Tax withholding on May 15, 2026 for vested RSUs
RSUs vested 86,540 units Restricted Stock Units vesting on May 15, 2026
Withholding share price $14.52 per share Closing price on May 14, 2026 used for withholding
Direct shares after transaction 957,104 shares Direct Class A Common Stock holdings following withholding
Trust-held shares 2,632,766 shares Indirect Class A holdings by trust
LLC-held shares 2,297 shares Indirect Class A holdings by LLC
Restricted Stock Units financial
"in connection with the vesting of 86,540 Restricted Stock Units on May 15, 2026"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld by the Company for the purposes of satisfying tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting"
Class A Common Stock financial
"44,034 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld by the Company"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
closing price financial
"The closing price of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on May 14, 2026."
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 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*
Scaringe Robert J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
14600 MYFORD ROAD

(Street)
IRVINE CALIFORNIA 92606

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Rivian Automotive, Inc. / DE [ RIVN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026
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 Stock05/15/2026F44,034(1)D$14.52(2)957,104D
Class A Common Stock2,297IBy LLC
Class A Common Stock2,632,766IBy Trust
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. 44,034 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld by the Company for the purposes of satisfying tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of 86,540 Restricted Stock Units on May 15, 2026.
2. The closing price of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on May 14, 2026.
Remarks:
/s/ Jamie Chung, Attorney-in-Fact05/19/2026
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Rivian (RIVN) CEO Robert Scaringe report in this Form 4?

Robert Scaringe reported a tax-related share withholding tied to RSU vesting. The company withheld 44,034 Class A shares on May 15, 2026 to cover tax obligations, following the vesting of 86,540 Restricted Stock Units granted as equity compensation.

How many Rivian (RIVN) shares were withheld for taxes in this filing?

The company withheld 44,034 Class A Common Stock shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations. This withholding was connected to the vesting of 86,540 Restricted Stock Units on May 15, 2026, and did not involve an open-market sale of shares by the CEO.

How many Restricted Stock Units vested for Rivian CEO Robert Scaringe?

A total of 86,540 Restricted Stock Units vested for Robert Scaringe on May 15, 2026. To cover associated tax obligations from this vesting, Rivian withheld 44,034 Class A Common Stock shares, using the stock’s May 14, 2026 closing price as the valuation reference.

What are Robert Scaringe’s direct Rivian (RIVN) share holdings after this transaction?

After the tax-withholding event, Robert Scaringe directly holds 957,104 shares of Rivian Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects his remaining direct ownership position following the withholding of 44,034 shares to satisfy tax obligations related to vested Restricted Stock Units.

What indirect Rivian (RIVN) holdings does Robert Scaringe report?

Scaringe reports indirect ownership of 2,632,766 Rivian Class A shares held by a trust and 2,297 shares held by an LLC. These positions are separate from his 957,104 directly held shares and are disclosed as indirect holdings in the Form 4 filing.

What price was used for Rivian’s tax-withholding shares in this Form 4?

The filing references a price of $14.52 per share for the 44,034 withheld shares. A footnote explains this represents the closing price of Rivian’s Class A Common Stock on May 14, 2026, used to value the tax-withholding disposition tied to RSU vesting.

Was this Rivian (RIVN) Form 4 an open-market sale by the CEO?

No, the Form 4 shows a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld by Rivian to cover tax obligations on vested Restricted Stock Units, classified under transaction code F, which is standard for tax or exercise-price payments in equity awards.