Clear Secure (NYSE: YOU) CEO RSUs vest with shares withheld for taxes

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Clear Secure, Inc. CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and related tax withholding. On February 27, 2026, 73,909 RSUs were exercised into 73,909 shares of Class A Common Stock, with 40,760 shares withheld at $48.64 per share to cover taxes, leaving 33,149 shares directly held from that vesting. On March 1, 2026, a further 86,580 RSUs were converted into 86,580 Class A shares, with 47,879 shares withheld at $48.64 per share for taxes. After these transactions, she directly held 71,850 Class A shares. Footnotes explain these represent scheduled RSU vesting in equal annual installments, generally subject to continued service.

Insider Trade Summary

160,489 shares exercised/converted

Mixed 6 txns

Insider Seidman Becker Caryn

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	86,580	$0.00	--
Exercise	Class A Common Stock	86,580	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Class A Common Stock	47,879	$48.64	$2.33M
Exercise	Restricted Stock Units	73,909	$0.00	--
Exercise	Class A Common Stock	73,909	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Class A Common Stock	40,760	$48.64	$1.98M

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 86,580 shares (Direct); Class A Common Stock — 119,729 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

This transaction reflects the issuance of shares following vesting, and automatic withholding for tax purposes, of a portion of restricted stock units, each of which represents a contingent right to receive a share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer, generally subject to the reporting person's continued service ("RSUs"). The RSUs vest in equal annual installments on each of February 27, 2026, 2027 and 2028, generally subject to the reporting person's continued service. This transaction reflects the issuance of shares following vesting, and automatic withholding for tax purposes, of a portion of RSUs. These RSUs vest in equal annual installments on March 1, 2025, 2026 and 2027, generally subject to the reporting person's continued service.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/03/2026 - 09:14 PM

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).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Seidman Becker Caryn

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

85 10TH AVE., 9TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK

10011

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Clear Secure, Inc. [ YOU ]

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Class A Common Stock	02/27/2026		M		73,909	A	$0⁽¹⁾	73,909	D
Class A Common Stock	02/27/2026		F⁽¹⁾		40,760	D	$48.64	33,149	D
Class A Common Stock	03/01/2026		M		86,580	A	$0⁽²⁾	119,729	D
Class A Common Stock	03/01/2026		F⁽²⁾		47,879	D	$48.64	71,850	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	02/27/2026		M			73,909	⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Class A Common Stock	73,909	$0	147,820	D
Restricted Stock Units⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	03/01/2026		M			86,580	⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Class A Common Stock	86,580	$0	86,580	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction reflects the issuance of shares following vesting, and automatic withholding for tax purposes, of a portion of restricted stock units, each of which represents a contingent right to receive a share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer, generally subject to the reporting person's continued service ("RSUs"). The RSUs vest in equal annual installments on each of February 27, 2026, 2027 and 2028, generally subject to the reporting person's continued service.

2. This transaction reflects the issuance of shares following vesting, and automatic withholding for tax purposes, of a portion of RSUs. These RSUs vest in equal annual installments on March 1, 2025, 2026 and 2027, generally subject to the reporting person's continued service.

	/s/ Lynn Haaland, Attorney-in-Fact	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Clear Secure (YOU) report for its CEO?

Clear Secure CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker reported RSU vesting and related share issuances. RSUs converted into Class A Common Stock, and a portion of the shares was automatically withheld to satisfy tax obligations, with the remainder increasing her directly held share count.

How many Clear Secure (YOU) RSUs vested and converted to shares?

A total of 73,909 RSUs vested and converted on February 27, 2026, and 86,580 RSUs vested and converted on March 1, 2026. Each RSU represented a contingent right to receive one share of Clear Secure Class A Common Stock upon vesting.

Were any of the Clear Secure (YOU) insider transactions open-market sales?

The filing shows tax-withholding dispositions, not open-market sales. Shares with transaction code F were automatically withheld at $48.64 per share to cover tax liabilities associated with RSU vesting, rather than being discretionary sales into the market.

How many Clear Secure (YOU) shares were withheld for taxes in these transactions?

A total of 40,760 Class A shares were withheld on February 27, 2026, and 47,879 shares were withheld on March 1, 2026. These F-code transactions covered tax liabilities arising from the RSU vesting events described in the filing.

What is the RSU vesting schedule for Clear Secure (YOU) CEO’s awards?

One RSU grant vests in equal annual installments on February 27, 2026, 2027 and 2028, subject to continued service. Another grant vests in equal annual installments on March 1, 2025, 2026 and 2027, also generally conditioned on the CEO’s continued service.

How many Clear Secure (YOU) Class A shares does the CEO hold after these Form 4 transactions?

After the reported RSU conversions and tax-withholding dispositions, the CEO directly holds 71,850 shares of Clear Secure Class A Common Stock, according to the final ownership figure disclosed following the March 1, 2026 transaction.