SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The RealReal (Nasdaq: REAL)—the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods—on June 13, 2025, paid the remaining $26,749,000 in aggregate principal amount of its 3% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (“2025 Notes”). The RealReal has reduced indebtedness by a total of $63 million year to date and $81 million over the last 16 months.

Ajay Gopal, The RealReal’s Chief Financial Officer, stated, “The paydown of our remaining 2025 Notes represents another milestone on our path to reducing leverage and strengthening our balance sheet. Given the capital-light nature of our business and our favorable working capital dynamics, we are well-positioned to generate cash efficiently as we grow. Deleveraging over time enhances our financial flexibility, enables us to advance our strategic growth initiatives, and reinforces our leading position in the luxury resale market."

About The RealReal Inc.
The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 38 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service.

Investor Relations Contact:
Caitlin Howe
IR@therealreal.com 

Press Contact:
Mallory Johnston
PR@therealreal.com 

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