Arqit Quantum director receives 252 shares from grants

Q: How many shares did ARQQ director Garth Ritchie receive from RSUs?

Garth Ritchie acquired 252 Arqit ordinary shares through RSU conversions on October 1, 2026, with the ordinary-share acquisitions reported at $0.00 per share.

Q: How do ARQQ RSUs convert and when do they vest?

Arqit’s RSUs convert into ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis and vest quarterly. Reported schedules end July 1, 2027, October 1, 2027, or October 1, 2028, depending on the RSU award.

The restricted share units convert one-for-one, and their reported vesting schedules continue quarterly through dates in 2027 and 2028.

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Garth Ritchie, a director of Arqit Quantum Inc. (ARQQ), reported four conversions of restricted share units totaling 252 RSUs into 252 ordinary shares on October 1, 2026. The ordinary-share acquisitions were reported at $0.00 per share; RSUs convert on a one-for-one basis. The awards have quarterly vesting schedules with final installments ranging from July 1, 2027, to October 1, 2028. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

252 shares exercised/converted

Exercise 8 txns

Insider Ritchie Garth

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise	Restricted Share Units ^{F2, F1}	17	--	--
Exercise	Restricted Share Units ^{F2, F1}	67	--	--
Exercise	Restricted Share Units ^{F3, F1}	84	--	--
Exercise	Restricted Share Units ^{F4, F1}	84	--	--
Exercise	Ordinary Shares ^F1	17	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Ordinary Shares ^F1	67	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Ordinary Shares ^F1	84	$0.00	$0.00
Exercise	Ordinary Shares ^F1	84	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Units — 4,249 contracts (Direct); Ordinary Shares — 105,702 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (4)

F1. The Restricted Share Units ("RSUs") convert into ARQQ ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis.
F2. The RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments on October 1, 2026, and January 1, April 1, and July 1, 2027.
F3. The RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments on October 1, 2026, and January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, 2027.
F4. The RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments on October 1, 2026, and January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, 2027, and January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, 2028.

Key Figures

RSUs converted: 252 RSUs Ordinary shares acquired: 252 shares Reported acquisition price: $0.00 per share +4 more

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RSUs converted 252 RSUs Four RSU conversion transactions on October 1, 2026

Ordinary shares acquired 252 shares Corresponding acquisitions on October 1, 2026

Reported acquisition price $0.00 per share Ordinary shares acquired on October 1, 2026

RSU conversion quantity 17 RSUs Transaction dated October 1, 2026; vesting schedule ends July 1, 2027

RSU conversion quantity 67 RSUs Transaction dated October 1, 2026; vesting schedule ends July 1, 2027

RSU conversion quantity 84 RSUs Transaction dated October 1, 2026; vesting schedule ends October 1, 2027

RSU conversion quantity 84 RSUs Transaction dated October 1, 2026; vesting schedule ends October 1, 2028

Key Terms

Restricted Share Units, one-for-one basis, foreign private issuer, Sections 16(b) and 16(c)

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one-for-one basis financial

"convert into ARQQ ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis"

foreign private issuer regulatory

"Due to the issuer's status as a foreign private issuer"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

Sections 16(b) and 16(c) regulatory

"transactions in the issuer's securities are exempt from Sections 16(b) and 16(c)"

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How many shares did ARQQ director Garth Ritchie receive from RSUs?

Garth Ritchie acquired 252 Arqit ordinary shares through RSU conversions on October 1, 2026, with the ordinary-share acquisitions reported at $0.00 per share.

How do ARQQ RSUs convert and when do they vest?

Arqit’s RSUs convert into ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis and vest quarterly. Reported schedules end July 1, 2027, October 1, 2027, or October 1, 2028, depending on the RSU award.

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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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Ritchie Garth

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

3 ORCHARD PLACE

(Street)

LONDON

SW1H 0BF

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED KINGDOM

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Arqit Quantum Inc. [ ARQQ ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/01/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Ordinary Shares	10/01/2026		M		17	A	$0⁽¹⁾	105,467	D
Ordinary Shares	10/01/2026		M		67	A	$0⁽¹⁾	105,534	D
Ordinary Shares	10/01/2026		M		84	A	$0⁽¹⁾	105,618	D
Ordinary Shares	10/01/2026		M		84	A	$0⁽¹⁾	105,702	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Share Units	⁽²⁾	10/01/2026		M			17	⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Ordinary Shares	17	⁽¹⁾	983	D
Restricted Share Units	⁽²⁾	10/01/2026		M			67	⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Ordinary Shares	67	⁽¹⁾	916	D
Restricted Share Units	⁽³⁾	10/01/2026		M			84	⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Ordinary Shares	84	⁽¹⁾	1,167	D
Restricted Share Units	⁽⁴⁾	10/01/2026		M			84	⁽⁴⁾	⁽⁴⁾	Ordinary Shares	84	⁽¹⁾	2,166	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Restricted Share Units ("RSUs") convert into ARQQ ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis.

2. The RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments on October 1, 2026, and January 1, April 1, and July 1, 2027.

3. The RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments on October 1, 2026, and January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, 2027.

4. The RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments on October 1, 2026, and January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, 2027, and January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, 2028.

Remarks:

Due to the issuer's status as a foreign private issuer pursuant to Rule 3a12-3(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Act"), the reporting person's transactions in the issuer's securities are exempt from Sections 16(b) and 16(c) of the Act. Ex.24 - Power of Attorney.

	/s/ Noleen McDonnell, as Attorney-in-Fact	10/05/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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