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Arqit Quantum COO Ben Simon Wilder sells 221 shares

The two RSU grants vest quarterly on separate schedules, with the longer schedule extending through October 1, 2028.

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Arqit Quantum Inc. Chief Operating Officer Ben Simon Wilder reported converting 278 and 167 restricted share units into the same number of ordinary shares on October 2, 2026; the units convert one-for-one. He also sold 92 and 129 ordinary shares that day at $24.4743 per share, totaling 221 shares across the two sale transactions. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported for the sales.

Insider Wilder Ben Simon
Role Chief Operating Officer
Sold 221 shs ($5K)
Approx. gross sale proceeds $5K
Type Security Shares Price Value
Exercise Restricted Share Units F2, F1 278 -- --
Exercise Restricted Share Units F3, F1 167 -- --
Exercise Ordinary Shares F1 278 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Ordinary Shares F1 167 $0.00 $0.00
Sale Ordinary Shares 92 $24.4743 $2K
Sale Ordinary Shares 129 $24.4743 $3K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Units — 7,775 contracts (Direct); Ordinary Shares — 4,251.47 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
  1. F1. The Restricted Share Units ("RSUs") convert into ARQQ ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis.
  2. F2. The RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments on October 1, 2026, and January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, 2027.
  3. F3. 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.
RSUs converted 445 RSUs Two reported transactions on October 2, 2026
Ordinary shares acquired through conversion 445 shares RSUs convert one-for-one
Ordinary shares sold 221 shares Two reported sales on October 2, 2026
Sale price $24.4743 per share Both reported sales on October 2, 2026
Restricted Share Units financial
"The Restricted Share Units ("RSUs") convert into ARQQ ordinary shares"
Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.
one-for-one basis financial
"convert into ARQQ ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis"
vest quarterly in equal installments financial
"The RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments"

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How many ARQQ shares did Ben Simon Wilder sell, and at what price?

Ben Simon Wilder sold 92 and 129 ordinary shares on October 2, 2026, at $24.4743 per share in each transaction, totaling 221 shares. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported for the sales.

How many ARQQ ordinary shares did Ben Simon Wilder receive from RSUs?

He reported converting 278 and 167 RSUs into corresponding ordinary shares, or 445 shares in total, on October 2, 2026. The RSUs convert one-for-one.

How do Ben Simon Wilder's ARQQ RSUs vest?

The 278 RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments on October 1, 2026, and January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, 2027. The 167 RSUs have those dates plus January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, 2028.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
Wilder Ben Simon

(Last)(First)(Middle)
3 ORCHARD PLACE

(Street)
LONDONSW1H 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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Operating Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/02/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Ordinary Shares10/02/2026M278A$0(1)4,305.47D
Ordinary Shares10/02/2026M167A$0(1)4,472.47D
Ordinary Shares10/02/2026S92D$24.47434,380.47D
Ordinary Shares10/02/2026S129D$24.47434,251.47D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Share Units(2)10/02/2026M278 (2) (2)Ordinary Shares278(1)3,609D
Restricted Share Units(3)10/02/2026M167 (3) (3)Ordinary Shares167(1)4,166D
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, July 1, and October 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, 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.
/s/ Noleen McDonnell, as Attorney-in-Fact10/06/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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