SEMrush Form 4: Melnikov sells 1,408 shares for RSU taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Semrush Holdings insider Dmitry Melnikov reported a non-discretionary sale of 1,408 shares of Class A common stock on 10/01/2025 at a weighted average price of approximately $7.15 per share to satisfy tax withholding tied to RSU vesting. After the transaction Mr. Melnikov beneficially owned 1,281,956 shares directly and maintains substantial indirect holdings across family trusts and entities totaling 17,599,855 shares (sum of disclosed indirect amounts plus direct holdings as listed).

The filing clarifies the sale was solely to cover withholding obligations and not a discretionary trade. Multiple trusts and entities are listed as indirect owners, and the reporter disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership for several of those trust-held positions except as to any pecuniary interest.

Positive

• Sale designated for tax withholding, not a discretionary trade
• Substantial retained ownership: 1,281,956 direct shares plus large indirect holdings

Negative

• Reported disposal of 1,408 shares at a weighted average price of $7.15

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Insider sold 1,408 shares to cover RSU taxes; retains large direct and indirect holdings.

What it means: The sale was reported as non-discretionary and tied to RSU vesting, indicating the reporter did not initiate a market-timing sale.

Why it matters: Although the sold amount (1,408 shares at ~$7.15) is small relative to the reporter's aggregated holdings, disclosures of trust ownership and disclaimers affect how Section 16 beneficial ownership is interpreted for control and voting analysis.

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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Melnikov Dmitry

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O SEMRUSH HOLDINGS, INC.

800 BOYLSTON STREET, SUITE 2475

(Street)

BOSTON MA 02199

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SEMrush Holdings, Inc. [ SEMR ]

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

X	Director	X	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2025

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	10/01/2025		S		1,408(1)	D	$7.15(2)	1,281,956(3)	D
Class A Common Stock								8,683,659	I	The Melnikov Family GRAT Remainder Trust(4)
Class A Common Stock								5,924,595	I	Min Choron LLC(5)
Class A Common Stock								914,033	I	The Dmitry Melnikov Grantor Retained Annuity Trust - Three(6)
Class A Common Stock								734,437	I	The Dmitry Melnikov Grantor Retained Annuity Trust - Four(7)
Class A Common Stock								1,343,131	I	The Dmitry Melnikov Grantor Retained Annuity Trust - Five(8)

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. The sale reported in this Form 4 represents the sale of shares necessary to meet tax withholding obligations as a result of vesting of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on October 1, 2025. The sale does not represent a discretionary trade by the Reporting Person.

2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions in prices ranging from $7.10 to $7.17, inclusive. The Reporting Person undertakes to provide to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer, or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote (2) to this Form 4.

3. A portion of these shares represent RSUs. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon vesting.

4. These shares are owned by The Melnikov Family GRAT Remainder Trust, a trust for the benefit of certain members of the Reporting Person's family. The Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose.

5. These shares are owned by Min Choron LLC, which is wholly owned by The Melnikov Family Dynasty Trust, a trust for the benefit of certain members of the Reporting Person's family and of which IQ EQ Trust Company, US, LLC is the trustee. The Reporting Person's spouse is the trust advisor. The trust advisor directs the trustee as to how to vote and/or dispose of the assets in trust. The Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose.

6. These shares are owned by The Dmitry Melnikov Grantor Retained Annuity Trust - Three, a grantor retained annuity trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person, and the ultimate beneficiaries of which are certain members of the Reporting Person's family. The Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose.

7. These shares are owned by The Dmitry Melnikov Grantor Retained Annuity Trust - Four, a grantor retained annuity trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person, and the ultimate beneficiaries of which are certain members of the Reporting Person's family. The Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose.

8. These shares are owned by The Dmitry Melnikov Grantor Retained Annuity Trust - Five, a grantor retained annuity trust for the benefit of the Reporting Person, and the ultimate beneficiaries of which are certain members of the Reporting Person's family. The Reporting Person disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership of these securities except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein, if any, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for Section 16 or any other purpose.

Remarks:

	/s/ David Mason, as attorney-in-fact	10/02/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did the Form 4 for SEMR disclose?

It discloses a sale of 1,408 Class A shares by Dmitry Melnikov on 10/01/2025 at a weighted average price of ~$7.15 to satisfy tax withholding from RSU vesting.

Was the insider sale discretionary or for taxes?

The filing states the sale was to meet tax withholding obligations resulting from RSU vesting and did not represent a discretionary trade.

How many shares does Mr. Melnikov beneficially own after the transaction?

The report shows 1,281,956 shares beneficially owned directly following the reported transaction, plus several indirect holdings disclosed in the filing.

What indirect holdings are disclosed in the Form 4?

Indirect holdings include 8,683,659 (Melnikov Family GRAT Remainder Trust), 5,924,595 (Min Choron LLC), and multiple grantor retained annuity trusts totaling disclosed amounts.

Does the filer disclaim beneficial ownership of trust-held shares?

Yes; the filer disclaims Section 16 beneficial ownership for several trust and entity-held positions except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.