Clear Secure (NYSE: YOU) EVP boosts stake through RSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Clear Secure, Inc. EVP, Aviation Kyle McLaughlin reported multiple equity transactions tied to restricted stock unit (RSU) vesting. On February 27, 2026, 12,934 RSUs converted into the same number of Class A shares, with 4,773 shares withheld at $48.64 for taxes. On March 1, 2026, additional RSUs vested and converted into 5,195 and 3,463 Class A shares, with 2,653 and 1,768 shares withheld for taxes at $48.64. After these transactions, he directly held 37,519 shares of Class A common stock.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McLaughlin Kyle

(Last) (First) (Middle)

85 10TH AVE., 9TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 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)

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

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	02/27/2026		M		12,934	A	$0(1)	38,055	D
Class A Common Stock	02/27/2026		F(1)		4,773	D	$48.64	33,282	D
Class A Common Stock	03/01/2026		M		5,195	A	$0(2)	38,477	D
Class A Common Stock	03/01/2026		F(2)		2,653	D	$48.64	35,824	D
Class A Common Stock	03/01/2026		M		3,463	A	$0(2)	39,287	D
Class A Common Stock	03/01/2026		F(2)		1,768	D	$48.64	37,519	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
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	02/27/2026		M			12,934	(1)	(1)	Class A Common Stock	12,934	$0	25,869	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	03/01/2026		M			5,195	(2)	(2)	Class A Common Stock	5,195	$0	5,195	D
Restricted Stock Units	(2)	03/01/2026		M			3,463	(2)	(2)	Class A Common Stock	3,463	$0	3,464	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction reflects the 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 vesting, and automatic withholding for tax purposes, of a portion of RSUs. These RSUs vest in equal 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 did Clear Secure (YOU) executive Kyle McLaughlin report on this Form 4?

Kyle McLaughlin reported RSU vesting and related share withholding for taxes. RSUs converted into Class A common stock on February 27 and March 1, 2026, with a portion of shares surrendered to cover tax obligations at a stated price of $48.64.

How many Clear Secure (YOU) shares did Kyle McLaughlin acquire from RSU vesting?

He acquired Class A shares through several RSU conversions on February 27 and March 1, 2026. Individual transactions show 12,934 shares, 5,195 shares, and 3,463 shares issued as RSUs vested, increasing his direct ownership before any tax-related share withholdings.

Were Kyle McLaughlin’s Clear Secure (YOU) share dispositions open-market sales?

No, the dispositions were tax-withholding transactions, not open-market sales. Shares were delivered to satisfy tax liabilities at $48.64 per share, as indicated by transaction code F, which denotes payment of tax obligations by surrendering shares rather than selling them on the market.

How many Clear Secure (YOU) shares does Kyle McLaughlin hold after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, he directly holds 37,519 shares of Class A common stock. This figure reflects RSU conversions into shares on February 27 and March 1, 2026, net of shares withheld to cover tax obligations associated with those RSU vesting events.

What are the vesting schedules for Kyle McLaughlin’s Clear Secure (YOU) RSUs?

One RSU grant vests in equal annual installments on February 27, 2026, 2027, and 2028, subject to continued service. Another RSU grant vests in equal installments on March 1, 2025, 2026, and 2027, also generally conditioned on his ongoing service with Clear Secure.