D-Wave Quantum exec reports 400K-share stake
Acting CFO Gregory Golkov reports initial QBTS ownership, including common shares, unvested RSUs, and fully vested stock options.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) reports the initial beneficial ownership of its Acting CFO & SVP, Finance, Gregory Golkov, as he became a Section 16 officer on September 2, 2026. He holds 400,923 shares of Common Stock directly, including 230,764 unvested RSUs, and a fully vested stock option covering 43,152 shares at an exercise price of $0.8455 per share expiring January 10, 2034. The RSUs vest over multiple quarterly schedules through March 9, 2030, subject to his continued service.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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Insider
GOLKOV GREGORY
Role
Acting CFO & SVP, Finance
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| holding | Stock Option (right to buy) F2 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") F1 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 43,152 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share ("Common Stock") — 400,923 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Includes 230,764 restricted stock units ("RSUs") that were unvested as of September 2, 2026, the effective date of Mr. Golkov's designation as a Section 16 officer. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Common Stock of the Issuer. 2,384 of such RSUs vested on September 9, 2026 and 8,125 of such RSUs vested on September 18, 2026. Subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer, (i) 75,000 of such RSUs will vest in equal quarterly installments from September 28, 2026 through June 28, 2027, (ii) 30,625 of such RSUs will vest in equal quarterly installments from September 27, 2026 through March 27, 2028, (iii) 81,250 of such RSUs will vest in equal quarterly installments from December 18, 2026 through March 18, 2029, and (vi) 33,380 of such RSUs will vest in equal quarterly installments from December 9, 2026 through March 9, 2030.
- F2. All of the options are fully vested and exercisable as of the date hereof.
Key Figures
Direct Common Stock holdings: 400,923 shares
Unvested RSUs: 230,764 RSUs
Stock option underlying shares: 43,152 shares
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Direct Common Stock holdings
400,923 shares
Held directly by Gregory Golkov as of September 2, 2026
Unvested RSUs
230,764 RSUs
Unvested as of September 2, 2026, each for one QBTS share
Stock option underlying shares
43,152 shares
Underlying Common Stock for fully vested option held directly
Stock option exercise price
$0.8455 per share
Exercise price for option expiring January 10, 2034
Option expiration date
January 10, 2034
Expiration of fully vested stock option
RSUs vested September 9, 2026
2,384 RSUs
RSUs that vested on September 9, 2026
RSUs vested September 18, 2026
8,125 RSUs
RSUs that vested on September 18, 2026
Future RSU vesting blocks
75,000; 30,625; 81,250; 33,380 RSUs
Four RSU groups vesting quarterly from 2026 through 2030
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), Section 16 officer, fully vested and exercisable, beneficial ownership
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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Includes 230,764 restricted stock units ("RSUs") that were unvested"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
Section 16 officer regulatory
"the effective date of Mr. Golkov's designation as a Section 16 officer"
A Section 16 officer is a corporate executive who, under U.S. securities law, must publicly report their purchases and sales of the company’s stock and is subject to rules that can force them to return short-term trading profits. Think of them as an insider required to keep a public trading log so investors can see when executives are buying or selling; that transparency helps investors assess management’s confidence and reduces the risk of undisclosed insider trading.
fully vested and exercisable financial
"All of the options are fully vested and exercisable as of the date"
beneficial ownership financial
"the effective date of Mr. Golkov's designation as a Section 16 officer"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
FAQ
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What does QBTS’s Form 3 report about Gregory Golkov’s common stock holdings?
It reports that Gregory Golkov directly holds 400,923 shares of D-Wave Quantum Inc. Common Stock as of September 2, 2026, the effective date of his designation as a Section 16 officer.
How many unvested RSUs does Gregory Golkov hold in QBTS?
He holds 230,764 unvested restricted stock units (RSUs) as of September 2, 2026. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of D‑Wave Quantum Inc. Common Stock, subject to vesting and his continued service.
What stock options does Gregory Golkov have in D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS)?
He holds a fully vested stock option covering 43,152 shares of Common Stock with an exercise price of $0.8455 per share, expiring on January 10, 2034. All of these options are fully vested and exercisable as of the reporting date.
What RSUs for QBTS vested for Gregory Golkov in September 2026?
The filing states that 2,384 RSUs vested on September 9, 2026 and an additional 8,125 RSUs vested on September 18, 2026, each RSU representing one share of D‑Wave Quantum Inc. Common Stock.
What is the future vesting schedule of Gregory Golkov’s QBTS RSUs?
Subject to his continued service, 75,000 RSUs vest quarterly from September 28, 2026 through June 28, 2027; 30,625 RSUs vest quarterly from September 27, 2026 through March 27, 2028; 81,250 RSUs vest quarterly from December 18, 2026 through March 18, 2029; and 33,380 RSUs vest quarterly from December 9, 2026 through March 9, 2030.
Was QBTS’s Form 3 for Gregory Golkov filed in connection with a trade?
No specific buy or sell transactions are reported. The Form 3 presents initial beneficial ownership as of when Gregory Golkov became a Section 16 officer, listing his existing common stock, RSUs, and stock options.
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