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Rivian (RIVN) CAO has shares withheld to cover taxes on RSU vesting

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Rivian Automotive Chief Accounting Officer Sreela Venkataratnam reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On vesting of 39,889 Restricted Stock Units on May 15, 2026, 17,486 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld by the company to satisfy tax withholding obligations at a reference price of $14.52 per share. After this transaction, she directly holds 582,140 shares of Class A Common Stock.

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Insider Venkataratnam Sreela
Role Chief Accounting Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Class A Common Stock 17,486 $14.52 $254K
Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 582,140 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 17,486 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 39,889 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 17,486 shares Class A Common Stock withheld for tax obligations
Reference share price $14.52 per share Closing price on May 14, 2026 used for withholding
RSUs vested 39,889 RSUs Restricted Stock Units vested on May 15, 2026
Shares owned after transaction 582,140 shares Direct Class A holdings after tax withholding
Restricted Stock Units financial
"in connection with the vesting of 39,889 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"
Class A Common Stock financial
"17,486 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.
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 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*
Venkataratnam Sreela

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

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Accounting 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 Stock05/15/2026F17,486(1)D$14.52(2)582,140D
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. 17,486 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 39,889 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
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Rivian (RIVN) report for Sreela Venkataratnam?

Rivian reported a tax-related share disposition for Chief Accounting Officer Sreela Venkataratnam. The company withheld 17,486 Class A shares to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of 39,889 Restricted Stock Units on May 15, 2026.

Was the Rivian (RIVN) insider transaction an open-market sale?

No, the transaction was not an open-market sale. The 17,486 Class A shares were withheld by Rivian to satisfy tax withholding obligations when 39,889 Restricted Stock Units vested, which is a common, non-market compensation-related mechanism.

How many Rivian (RIVN) RSUs vested for the Chief Accounting Officer?

A total of 39,889 Restricted Stock Units vested for Rivian’s Chief Accounting Officer on May 15, 2026. To cover associated tax withholding obligations, the company retained 17,486 Class A shares, rather than the officer selling shares in the open market.

What share price was used for Rivian’s (RIVN) tax withholding calculation?

The company used a Class A Common Stock price of $14.52 per share for the tax withholding. Footnotes specify this amount as the closing price of Rivian’s Class A stock on May 14, 2026, which was applied to the 17,486 withheld shares.

How many Rivian (RIVN) shares does the Chief Accounting Officer hold after this transaction?

Following the tax-withholding transaction, the Chief Accounting Officer directly holds 582,140 shares of Rivian Class A Common Stock. This figure reflects her position after 17,486 shares were withheld to cover taxes on the vesting of 39,889 Restricted Stock Units.