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Serve Robotics officer's tax-related sale: 2,915 shares disclosed

Filing Impact
(Neutral)
Filing Sentiment
(Negative)
Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Serve Robotics Inc. (SERV) Form 4 filing: On 08/05/2025 Chief Software & Data Officer Anthony Armenta sold 2,915 common shares at $10.68 per share (transaction code “S”). The sale was executed to cover tax-withholding obligations stemming from the settlement of vested restricted stock units (RSUs). Following the sale, Armenta retains 612,664 directly held shares, indicating he disposed of roughly 0.5 % of his reported ownership. No derivative transactions were reported and the filing contains no additional share acquisitions or option exercises.

The transaction is relatively small in absolute and percentage terms and was disclosed within two business days, in line with SEC Rule 16a-3 requirements. Because the sale was for tax purposes rather than open-market profit taking, market impact is expected to be limited. Nonetheless, investors often view insider sales, even administrative ones, as a modest negative signal.

Positive

  • Officer still holds 612,664 shares, indicating ongoing ownership commitment.

Negative

  • Insider sale, even if tax-related, can be perceived as a mild negative signal by sentiment-focused investors.

Insights

TL;DR: Routine tax-related insider sale of 2,915 SERV shares; officer still holds >600k shares—market impact minimal.

The Form 4 shows Armenta disposed of 2,915 shares (≈0.5 % of his stake) at $10.68 to settle RSU-related taxes. Post-transaction ownership remains sizable at 612,664 shares, suggesting continuing alignment with shareholders. Because the sale is flagged as administrative, it lacks the negative signaling normally associated with discretionary insider selling. The small volume relative to SERV’s average daily trading volume should not create supply pressure. Overall, I classify the event as neutral for valuation, though investors tracking insider sentiment may note it as a minor negative.

Insider Armenta Anthony
Role Chief Software & Data Officer
Sold 2,915 shs ($31K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 2,915 $10.68 $31K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 612,664 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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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).
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*
Armenta Anthony

(Last) (First) (Middle)
C/O SERVE ROBOTICS INC.
730 BROADWAY

(Street)
REDWOOD CITY CA 94063

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Serve Robotics Inc. /DE/ [ SERV ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
Chief Software & Data Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/05/2025
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
Common Stock 08/05/2025 S 2,915(1) D $10.68 612,664 D
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. Represents shares of the Issuer's common stock sold to satisfy tax withholding obligations relating to the acquisition of shares of the Issuer's common stock in connection with the settlement of the vested portion of RSUs pursuant to provisions of a restricted stock unit agreement by and between the Issuer and the Reporting Person.
Remarks:
/s/ Jongmin Char, as attorney-in-fact for Anthony Armenta 08/06/2025
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
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FAQ

How many SERV shares did Anthony Armenta sell on 08/05/2025?

He sold 2,915 common shares.

At what price were the SERV shares sold?

The shares were sold at $10.68 each.

Why did the officer sell SERV shares?

The sale was to satisfy tax-withholding obligations tied to vested RSUs.

How many SERV shares does Armenta still own after the sale?

He continues to own 612,664 shares directly.

Does the Form 4 include any derivative transactions?

No; there were no options, warrants, or other derivatives reported.