REAL.NASDAQTherealreal, INC

SCHEDULE 13D/A: Kanen Wealth Management Group Reduces Stake in TheRealReal Amid Significant Stock Sales

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Beneficial Ownership Report


Kanen Wealth Management LLC and its affiliated funds, including Philotimo Fund, LP and Philotimo Focused Growth & Income Fund, have disclosed a reduction in their beneficial ownership of TheRealReal, Inc. common stock through a series of sales.

Worse than expectedThe document details significant sales of TheRealReal, Inc. common stock by a major beneficial owner group (Kanen Wealth Management and its affiliates) over the past 60 days.Large-scale selling by a significant shareholder can be perceived negatively by the market, potentially indicating a lack of confidence or a strategic divestment by the investor.

Summary

  • Kanen Wealth Management LLC (KWM) and its affiliates, Philotimo Fund, LP, Philotimo Focused Growth & Income Fund (PHLOX), and David Kanen, collectively reported beneficial ownership of 6,330,517 shares of TheRealReal, Inc. common stock as of January 6, 2025.
  • This aggregate ownership represents approximately 5.8% of TheRealReal's outstanding shares, based on 109,691,196 shares outstanding as of October 30, 2024.
  • Philotimo Fund, LP beneficially owned 3,495,965 shares (3.2%), with an aggregate purchase price of approximately $10,758,084.
  • Philotimo Focused Growth & Income Fund beneficially owned 1,941,860 shares (1.8%), with an aggregate purchase price of approximately $5,611,162.
  • KWM beneficially owned 6,308,323 shares (5.8%), including shares held by Philotimo, PHLOX, and 870,498 shares in Managed Accounts, which had an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2,308,583.
  • David Kanen beneficially owned 6,330,517 shares (5.8%), including his direct holdings of 22,194 shares (aggregate purchase price of approximately $54,448) and shares beneficially owned by KWM.
  • The shares were purchased using working capital and funds for customer accounts, which may include margin loans.
  • The filing details numerous sales of common stock by all reporting persons between November 25, 2024, and January 3, 2025, with sale prices ranging from $4.9329 to $11.0215 per share.

Sentiment

Score: 3

Explanation: The sentiment is negative as a significant shareholder group has been actively selling shares, indicating a reduction in their investment in the company.

Negatives

  • A significant shareholder group, Kanen Wealth Management and its affiliates, has been actively selling shares of TheRealReal, indicating a reduction in their stake.
  • The sales occurred across various entities within the group, suggesting a coordinated reduction in exposure to the company's stock.

Future Outlook

The document does not provide any forward-looking statements or guidance from TheRealReal, Inc. or the reporting persons regarding the company's future performance.

Industry Context

This filing reflects a significant investor's decision to reduce exposure to TheRealReal, Inc., a company operating in the luxury resale market. Such actions by large institutional investors can sometimes signal a shift in their investment thesis or perception of market conditions within the industry, though no specific reasons are provided in this filing.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The reported sales by a significant investor group could lead to increased selling pressure on the stock, potentially impacting share price negatively.

Key Dates

DateDescription
2024-10-30Date as of which 109,691,196 shares of TheRealReal, Inc. common stock were reported outstanding in the Issuer's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
2024-11-04Date TheRealReal, Inc. filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the SEC.
2024-11-25Earliest reported sale date by Kanen Wealth Management LLC (Managed Accounts).
2024-12-16Earliest reported sale date by David L. Kanen.
2024-12-23Sale date by Philotimo Focused Growth & Income Fund.
2025-01-02Date of event which required the filing of this Schedule 13D Amendment No. 1; also a sale date by Philotimo Fund, LP.
2025-01-03Sale date by Philotimo Fund, LP.
2025-01-06Close of business date as of which beneficial ownership percentages were calculated for all reporting persons.

Keywords

TheRealReal, TRRR, SEC filing, Schedule 13D, beneficial ownership, Kanen Wealth Management, Philotimo Fund, stock sales, investor activity, shareholder stake

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