Director at Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) exercises RSUs, gains 1,051 shares
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Arqit Quantum Inc. director Carlo Calabria exercised restricted stock units and received additional shares as compensation. On April 1, 2026, he converted a total of 1,051 restricted stock units into 1,051 ordinary shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share.
Following these conversions, Calabria directly held 109,224 ordinary shares. Footnotes explain that the restricted stock units convert into ARQQ ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis and vest in equal quarterly installments across multiple dates in 2026, 2027 and 2028.
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Insider Trade Summary
1,051 shares exercised/converted
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8 txns
Insider
Calabria Carlo
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 50 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 501 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Ordinary Shares | 50 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Ordinary Shares | 250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Ordinary Shares | 250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Ordinary Shares | 501 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 50 shares (Direct);
Ordinary Shares — 108,223 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") convert into ARQQ ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis. The RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments on April 1, and July 1, 2026. The RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments on April 1, July 1, and October 1, 2026, and January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1, 2027. The RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments on April 1, July 1, and October 1, 2026, and January 1, April 1, and July 1, 2027. 501 RSUs vested on April 1, 2026 and the remaining RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments on July 1, and 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: 1,051 units
Shares acquired: 1,051 shares
Post-transaction holdings: 109,224 shares
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5 metrics
RSUs converted
1,051 units
Restricted stock units exercised into ordinary shares on April 1, 2026
Shares acquired
1,051 shares
Ordinary shares received from RSU conversions on April 1, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
109,224 shares
Ordinary shares directly held by Carlo Calabria after transactions
Single vesting tranche
501 RSUs
Restricted stock units vested on April 1, 2026
Exercise price
$0.00 per share
Stated price per share for RSU conversions
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, RSUs, derivative security, vest, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") convert into ARQQ ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
RSUs financial
"The RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments on April 1, and July 1, 2026."
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
vest financial
"501 RSUs vested on April 1, 2026 and the remaining RSUs vest quarterly in equal installments"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Carlo Calabria report at Arqit Quantum (ARQQ)?
Carlo Calabria reported exercising restricted stock units and receiving ordinary shares in Arqit Quantum. On April 1, 2026, he converted 1,051 restricted stock units into 1,051 ordinary shares as part of his equity compensation, with no open-market purchases or sales disclosed.
What are the terms of Carlo Calabria’s restricted stock units in Arqit Quantum (ARQQ)?
Calabria’s restricted stock units convert into ARQQ ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis. Footnotes state that different grants vest in equal quarterly installments on dates including April 1, July 1, October 1, 2026, and several quarterly dates throughout 2027 and 2028.
How many Arqit Quantum (ARQQ) restricted stock units vested for Carlo Calabria on April 1, 2026?
One footnote states that 501 restricted stock units vested on April 1, 2026 for Carlo Calabria. The remaining units from that grant are scheduled to vest in equal quarterly installments on multiple dates in 2026, 2027 and 2028, subject to the award terms.