Bray forfeits 1.19M Rocket (NYSE: RKT) shares to cover taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rocket Companies, Inc. director and Pres & CEO of Rocket Mortgage, Jesse K. Bray, reported a tax-related share disposition. He forfeited 1,193,762 shares of Class A common stock at $18.19 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations. After this transaction, he directly holds 8,844,589 Class A shares and indirectly holds 6,965,057 Class A shares through the Jesse K. Bray Living Trust.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

Bray Jesse K

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ROCKET COMPANIES, INC.

1050 WOODWARD AVE.

(Street)

DETROIT MI 48226

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Rocket Companies, Inc. [ RKT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Pres & CEO, Rocket Mortgage

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/01/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A common stock	03/01/2026		F(1)		1,193,762	D	$18.19	8,844,589	D
Class A common stock								6,965,057	I	By the Jesse K. Bray Living 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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Number of shares forfeited to pay tax withholding obligations.

Remarks:

Exhibit 24.1: Power of Attorney

	/s/ Elisabeth Gormley, attorney in fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Jesse K. Bray report in this Rocket (RKT) Form 4 filing?

Jesse K. Bray reported forfeiting Class A shares of Rocket Companies to cover tax withholding obligations. The transaction used code F, which indicates payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities instead of a traditional open-market sale.

How many Rocket Companies (RKT) shares did Bray forfeit for taxes?

Bray forfeited 1,193,762 Rocket Companies Class A common shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations. The shares were valued at $18.19 per share for this purpose, according to the Form 4 data provided in the insider transaction report.

Does Jesse K. Bray still hold Rocket (RKT) shares after this transaction?

Yes, Bray continues to hold a significant stake. After the tax-withholding disposition, he directly owns 8,844,589 Rocket Companies Class A shares and indirectly owns 6,965,057 additional Class A shares through the Jesse K. Bray Living Trust structure.

Was Bray’s Rocket (RKT) share transaction an open-market sale?

No. The transaction is coded F, meaning it was a tax-withholding disposition. Shares were forfeited to cover tax liabilities rather than sold in an open-market trade, distinguishing it from a discretionary buy or sell decision in the market.

What role does Jesse K. Bray hold at Rocket Companies (RKT)?

Jesse K. Bray is identified as a director and as Pres & CEO of Rocket Mortgage, a key role within Rocket Companies. His Form 4 filing reflects insider activity associated with his equity compensation and related tax obligations.

How are Bray’s indirect Rocket (RKT) holdings structured?

Bray’s indirect ownership is reported as 6,965,057 Class A shares held by the Jesse K. Bray Living Trust. The Form 4 indicates this position as indirect ownership, separate from his directly held Rocket Companies Class A common stock.