---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001468327-26-000069"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RENT"
cik: "0001468327"
company_name: "Rent the Runway, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-09-04T01:54:36+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-09-04T10:05:19.979369+00:00"
event_type: "litigation"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Rent the Runway settles IPO securities class action for $9M; company to pay $3.1M cash plus stock

## Summary
- Settlement total $9M: $6M cash + $3M Class A shares (company may elect cash for stock).
- Company contributes ~$3.1M cash; insurers contribute ~$2.9M; no admission of liability.
- Resolves Sections 11, 12(a)(2), 15 Securities Act claims over IPO Offering Documents misstatements.
- Settlement subject to preliminary and final approval by Eastern District of New York; no assurance granted.
- Shares issued for stock component are unregistered; noted under Item 3.02.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001468327-26-000069
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RENT
- cik: 0001468327
- company_name: Rent the Runway, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-09-04T01:54:36+00:00
- event_type: litigation
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 3.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468327/000146832726000069/0001468327-26-000069-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1468327/000146832726000069/wdq-20260903.htm

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