Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) director logs small open-market warrant sales
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Arqit Quantum Inc. director Lefebvre d'Ovidio Manfredi reported small open-market sales of Business Combination Warrants indirectly held through Heritage Assets SCSp. On two dates, a total of 293 warrants were sold at $2.10 per warrant, reducing the position slightly.
After these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owns 615,911 Business Combination Warrants, equivalent to 24,636.44 ordinary shares on a post-reverse-split basis. Each warrant has an exercise price of $11.50 and, following a 25-for-1 reverse stock split, represents the right to purchase 0.04 of an ordinary share, requiring 25 warrants for one whole share.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 293 shares ($615)
Net Sell
2 txns
Insider
Lefebvre d'Ovidio Manfredi
Role
null
Sold
293 shs ($615.30)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Business Combination Warrants (right to buy) | 112 | $2.10 | $235.20 |
| Sale | Business Combination Warrants (right to buy) | 181 | $2.10 | $380.10 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Business Combination Warrants (right to buy) — 24,636.44 shares (Indirect, Beneficially owned through Heritage Assets SCSp)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
First warrant sale: 181 warrants at $2.10
Second warrant sale: 112 warrants at $2.10
Total warrants sold: 293 warrants
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8 metrics
First warrant sale
181 warrants at $2.10
Open-market sale of Business Combination Warrants
Second warrant sale
112 warrants at $2.10
Open-market sale of Business Combination Warrants
Total warrants sold
293 warrants
Combined across two open-market sales
Warrants remaining
615,911 warrants
Beneficially owned after transactions
Share equivalent
24,636.44 ordinary shares
Post-reverse-split equivalent if all warrants exercised
Warrant exercise price
$11.50 per warrant
Exercise price for Business Combination Warrants
Reverse split ratio
25-for-1
ARQQ ordinary share reverse stock split
Warrants per share
25 warrants for 1 share
Post-split; aggregate exercise price $287.50 per share
Key Terms
Business Combination Warrants (right to buy), reverse stock split, exercise price, beneficially owns, +2 more
6 terms
Business Combination Warrants (right to buy) financial
"Business Combination Warrants (right to buy)"
reverse stock split financial
"announced the implementation of a reverse stock split whereby every 25"
A reverse stock split is when a company reduces the number of its shares outstanding, making each share more valuable. For example, if you own 100 shares worth $1 each, a 1-for-10 reverse split would turn your 100 shares into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to boost their stock price and appear more stable to investors.
exercise price financial
"Each Business Combination Warrant has an exercise price of $11.50"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
beneficially owns financial
"The reporting person beneficially owns 615,911 Business Combination Warrants"
Beneficially owns means a person or entity enjoys the economic benefits and control of a security even if the legal title or registration is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and profits from a car that is registered to a friend: you use it, benefit from it, and make decisions about it even though the official paperwork lists someone else. For investors, this matters because it reveals who truly controls shares, affects voting power, potential conflicts of interest, and regulatory disclosure obligations.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) report in this Form 4?
The filing shows two open-market sales of Business Combination Warrants, totaling 293 warrants sold at $2.10 each. These derivative securities are indirectly held through Heritage Assets SCSp on behalf of director Lefebvre d'Ovidio Manfredi.
How many Arqit Quantum Business Combination Warrants were sold and at what price?
The insider sold 181 warrants on one date and 112 warrants on another, for a combined 293 warrants. Each transaction was executed at a price of $2.10 per warrant in open-market sales of derivative securities.
What is the remaining Arqit Quantum warrant position after these sales?
After the reported sales, the insider beneficially owns 615,911 Business Combination Warrants. According to the filing, this position is economically equivalent to 24,636.44 Arqit Quantum ordinary shares on a post-reverse stock split basis.
What reverse stock split did Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) implement affecting its warrants?
Arqit Quantum implemented a 25-for-1 reverse stock split, consolidating every 25 ordinary shares into one. Following this, each Business Combination Warrant now represents 0.04 of a post-split ordinary share and cannot be exercised for fractional shares.
Are the Arqit Quantum warrant holdings owned directly by the reporting person?
The filing states the Business Combination Warrants are beneficially owned through Heritage Assets SCSp. This indicates the position is held indirectly via that entity rather than directly in the individual’s own name.